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GPSC Class 1-2 · Previous year papers · 2021

GPSC Class 1-2 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · Mauryan rule in Gujarat
Which rock inscription of Emperor Ashoka found in Gujarat provides evidence of Mauryan influence in the region?
- A. Girnar Rock Edict
- B. Sopara Edict
- C. Junagadh Pillar Inscription
- D. Sanchi Stone Inscription
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The Girnar Rock Edict near Junagadh in Gujarat contains fourteen major rock edicts of Ashoka, demonstrating the extent of Mauryan rule and Buddhist propagation in Gujarat.
Q2 · Medieval India
Who among the following Mughal emperors abolished the Jizya tax on non-Muslims?
- A. Babur
- B. Humayun
- C. Akbar
- D. Jahangir
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Akbar abolished the Jizya (tax on non-Muslims) in 1564 CE as part of his policy of religious tolerance and Sulh-i-kul (universal peace). It was later reimposed by Aurangzeb in 1679 CE.
Q3 · Statehood of Gujarat
Gujarat became a separate state on 1st May 1960 following the bifurcation of which former state?
- A. Madras State
- B. Bombay State
- C. Hyderabad State
- D. United Provinces
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Gujarat was formed on 1st May 1960 by separating Gujarati-speaking regions from the bilingual Bombay State, with Maharashtra being formed simultaneously.
Q4 · Location and physiography of Gujarat
The Gir Forest National Park, the only natural habitat of the Asiatic lion, is located in which district of Gujarat?
- A. Junagadh
- B. Bhavnagar
- C. Rajkot
- D. Amreli
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Gir Forest National Park is primarily located in Junagadh district (with parts in neighboring districts), serving as the sole natural home for Asiatic lions globally.
Q5 · Physics in everyday life
A person standing inside a moving train tosses a coin vertically upward. The coin falls back into his hand. This demonstrates which principle?
- A. Newton's First Law of Motion
- B. Newton's Second Law of Motion
- C. Conservation of Angular Momentum
- D. Archimedes' Principle
Answer and solution
Answer: A
This demonstrates Newton's First Law (inertia). The coin retains the horizontal velocity of the train even after being tossed, so it moves with the person and falls back into the hand.
Q6 · Science and technology
Which technology uses quantum mechanical phenomena to perform computations that would be practically impossible for classical computers?
- A. Cloud Computing
- B. Quantum Computing
- C. Edge Computing
- D. Grid Computing
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Quantum Computing leverages quantum mechanical phenomena like superposition and entanglement to perform complex computations. Unlike classical computers that use bits (0 or 1), quantum computers use qubits that can exist in multiple states simultaneously.
Q7 · State Government and Panchayati Raj
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992, added which Schedule to the Constitution of India to enumerate the powers and functions of Panchayats?
- A. Tenth Schedule
- B. Eleventh Schedule
- C. Twelfth Schedule
- D. Ninth Schedule
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The 73rd Amendment Act added the Eleventh Schedule to the Constitution, listing 29 subjects over which Panchayati Raj institutions have authority, including agriculture, health, and education at the local level.
Q8 · Climate change
Which greenhouse gas has the highest Global Warming Potential (GWP) among the following over a 100-year period?
- A. Carbon dioxide (CO2)
- B. Methane (CH4)
- C. Nitrous oxide (N2O)
- D. Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6)
Answer and solution
Answer: D
Sulfur hexafluoride (SF6) has the highest GWP among common greenhouse gases, approximately 23,500 times more potent than CO2 over 100 years, though it is present in much smaller quantities in the atmosphere.
Q9 · Ports and trade
Which of the following ports in Gujarat is India's largest commercial port by cargo volume?
- A. Kandla Port
- B. Mundra Port
- C. Pipavav Port
- D. Hazira Port
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Mundra Port, operated by Adani Ports, is India's largest commercial port by cargo volume, handling over 155 million tonnes annually, accounting for nearly 11% of India's total maritime cargo.
Q10 · Indian economy basics
NITI Aayog replaced which of the following institutions in India?
- A. Finance Commission
- B. Planning Commission
- C. Central Statistical Organisation
- D. Reserve Bank of India
Answer and solution
Answer: B
NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) was established in 2015 to replace the Planning Commission, shifting from a centralized planning approach to cooperative federalism.

Breakdown by subject

General Studies (Paper I)
12 questions
General Studies (Paper II)
6 questions

GPSC Class 1-2 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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