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GSSSB 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

18 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 150) · 120 min

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GSSSB 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

  1. Q1 · Indian Economy

    The 'Base Year' for the current series of Consumer Price Index (CPI) in India is:

    • A. 2010
    • B. 2011
    • C. 2012
    • D. 2015
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The base year for the current Consumer Price Index (CPI) series in India is 2012, which was adopted for better reflection of consumption patterns.

  2. Q2 · Indian Constitution

    The Directive Principles of State Policy are contained in which Part of the Indian Constitution?

    • A. Part II
    • B. Part III
    • C. Part IV
    • D. Part V
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Part IV of the Indian Constitution (Articles 36-51) contains the Directive Principles of State Policy which guide the state in policy-making.

  3. Q3 · Rivers and Dams of Gujarat

    The Sardar Sarovar Dam, one of the largest dams in India, is built on which river?

    • A. Sabarmati River
    • B. Mahi River
    • C. Narmada River
    • D. Tapi River
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Sardar Sarovar Dam is constructed on the Narmada River and is a key component of the Narmada Valley Project.

  4. Q4 · International Organisations

    Which international organization was established by the Treaty of Rome in 1957?

    • A. United Nations
    • B. European Economic Community
    • C. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    • D. World Trade Organization
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC), a precursor to the modern European Union, to promote economic integration.

  5. Q5 · Fairs and Festivals

    The Bhavnath Mahadev Fair is celebrated for five days during which Hindu festival in Gujarat?

    • A. Navratri
    • B. Mahashivratri
    • C. Kartik Purnima
    • D. Sharad Purnima
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Bhavnath Mahadev Fair is held for five days during Mahashivratri at the Bhavnath Mahadev Temple in Junagadh, featuring religious rituals, processions, and gathering of Naga Sadhus.

  6. Q6 · Tourism in Gujarat

    The Rann Utsav, a major cultural festival showcasing Gujarat's heritage, is primarily celebrated in which region during the winter months?

    • A. Gir Forest
    • B. Rann of Kutch
    • C. Saputara Hills
    • D. Girnar Mountain
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Rann Utsav is celebrated at the white Rann of Kutch, typically from November to February/March, showcasing Gujarat's rich cultural heritage, folk traditions, and handicrafts against the backdrop of the sparkling white desert.

  7. Q7 · Samas (સમાસ)

    'નીલકમળ' શબ્દમાં કયો સમાસ છે?

    • A. કર્મધારય સમાસ
    • B. દ્વિગુ સમાસ
    • C. તત્પુરુષ સમાસ
    • D. અવ્યયીભાવ સમાસ
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    'નીલકમળ' એટલે નીલ (વિશેષણ) કમળ (વિશેષ્ય), જ્યાં વિશેષણ-વિશેષ્યનો સમાસ હોય તે કર્મધારય સમાસ છે.

  8. Q8 · Idioms and Phrases

    Choose the correct meaning of the underlined idiom: The new project was a "shot in the dark" for the company.

    • A. A carefully planned action
    • B. A wild guess or attempt with little chance of success
    • C. A successful business venture
    • D. An action taken at night
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The idiom 'a shot in the dark' means an attempt or guess made without sufficient information or with little expectation of success.

  9. Q9 · Translation (English to Gujarati)

    નીચેનું અંગ્રેજી વાક્ય ગુજરાતીમાં અનુવાદ કરો: "Regular exercise and a balanced diet are essential for maintaining good health." યોગ્ય ગુજરાતી અનુવાદ શોધો:

    • A. સારા સ્વાસ્થ્ય માટે કસરત અને આહાર જરૂરી નથી.
    • B. નિયમિત કસરત અને સંતુલિત આહાર સારા સ્વાસ્થ્ય જાળવવા માટે આવશ્યક છે.
    • C. માત્ર કસરત કરવાથી સ્વાસ્થ્ય સારું રહે છે.
    • D. સંતુલિત આહાર કસરત કરતાં વધુ જરૂરી છે.
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Option B accurately translates both parts of the sentence, correctly conveying that regular exercise AND balanced diet are essential (not optional) for maintaining good health.

  10. Q10 · Average

    The average of 5 consecutive odd numbers is 27. What is the largest of these numbers?

    • A. 29
    • B. 31
    • C. 33
    • D. 35
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    For 5 consecutive odd numbers, the average equals the middle number. So the middle number is 27, and the sequence is 23, 25, 27, 29, 31. The largest is 31.

Breakdown by subject

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    4 questions

  • Gujarat General Knowledge

    3 questions

  • Gujarati Language Skills

    2 questions

  • English Language Skills

    1 questions

  • Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude

    6 questions

  • Computer Aptitude

    2 questions

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