HSSC CET 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

HSSC CET 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 · Art and Culture

   Phulkari, a traditional embroidery art form, is associated with which state?

   • A. Punjab and Haryana
   • B. Gujarat
   • C. Rajasthan
   • D. Uttar Pradesh
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Phulkari is a traditional folk embroidery art form of Punjab and Haryana, where floral patterns are embroidered on dupattas and shawls using vibrant silk threads.

2. Q2 · Series Completion

   Which letter will replace the question mark in the series: B, E, I, N, ?

   • A. R
   • B. S
   • C. T
   • D. U
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The position values are increasing: B(2), E(5), I(9), N(14). The differences are 3, 4, 5, so next difference is 6. 14+6=20, which corresponds to T.

3. Q3 · Blood Relations

   A woman introduces a man as the son of the brother of her mother. How is the man related to the woman?

   • A. Uncle
   • B. Son
   • C. Cousin
   • D. Nephew
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The brother of her mother is her maternal uncle, and his son is her cousin.

4. Q4 · Cube and Dice

   A standard dice is thrown twice. The sum of the numbers on the top face is 9. What is the sum of the numbers on the bottom faces in the two throws?

   • A. 5
   • B. 6
   • C. 9
   • D. 12
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Opposite faces of a die sum to 7, so each bottom = 7 minus its top. Total bottom = 14 - (sum of tops) = 14 - 9 = 5.

5. Q5 · Number System

   The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 117. What is the largest of these numbers?

   • A. 37
   • B. 39
   • C. 41
   • D. 43
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Let the three consecutive odd numbers be x, x+2, and x+4. Their sum: x + (x+2) + (x+4) = 117 ⇒ 3x + 6 = 117 ⇒ 3x = 111 ⇒ x = 37. The largest number is 37 + 4 = 41.

6. Q6 · Profit, Loss and Discount

   A merchant sells two articles, each for ₹2,400. On one he gains 20% and on the other he loses 20%. What is his overall profit or loss percentage?

   • A. No profit, no loss
   • B. 2% loss
   • C. 4% loss
   • D. 4% profit
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   When SP is same with equal profit% and loss%, there is always a loss = (20²/100)% = 4% loss.

7. Q7 · Ratio and Proportion

   If A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5, then what is A:C?

   • A. 6:15
   • B. 8:15
   • C. 2:5
   • D. 3:5
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A:B = 2:3 and B:C = 4:5. Making B equal: A:B:C = 8:12:15. Therefore A:C = 8:15.

8. Q8 · English Grammar

   Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence: 'Neither the students nor the teacher _____ present in the classroom.'

   • A. were
   • B. are
   • C. was
   • D. have been
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the noun closer to it. 'Teacher' is singular, so the correct verb is 'was'.

9. Q9 · Algebra

   If (x - 2) is a factor of the polynomial x² - 5x + k, what is the value of k?

   • A. 4
   • B. 6
   • C. 8
   • D. 10
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   If (x - 2) is a factor, then x = 2 must satisfy the equation. Substituting: (2)² - 5(2) + k = 0 gives 4 - 10 + k = 0, so k = 6.

10. Q10 · Hindi Reading Comprehension

    निम्नलिखित गद्यांश को पढ़कर प्रश्न का उत्तर दें: 'शिक्षा केवल पुस्तकों से नहीं मिलती, जीवन के अनुभव भी हमें बहुत कुछ सिखाते हैं। जो व्यक्ति अपने अनुभवों से सीखता है, वह वास्तविक ज्ञानी होता है।' उपरोक्त गद्यांश का मुख्य भाव क्या है?

    • A. पुस्तकें अनावश्यक हैं।
    • B. अनुभव भी शिक्षा का महत्वपूर्ण अंग है।
    • C. ज्ञानी व्यक्ति को पुस्तकें नहीं पढ़नी चाहिए।
    • D. सिर्फ अनुभव से सब कुछ सीखा जा सकता है।
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    गद्यांश में यह बताया गया है कि शिक्षा केवल पुस्तकों से ही नहीं बल्कि जीवन के अनुभवों से भी मिलती है, इसलिए मुख्य भाव यह है कि अनुभव भी शिक्षा का महत्वपूर्ण अंग है।