HSSC CET 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

HSSC CET 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 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 Polity and Constitution

   Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister?

   • A. Article 163
   • B. Article 164
   • C. Article 166
   • D. Article 167
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Article 164 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers of a state, their tenure, and conditions of office.

2. Q2 · Analogy

   Doctor : Hospital :: Teacher : ?

   • A. Books
   • B. School
   • C. Students
   • D. Classroom
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Just as a Doctor works in a Hospital, a Teacher works in a School. The relationship is between a professional and their workplace.

3. Q3 · Blood Relations

   Pointing to a photograph, Rajesh said, 'She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son'. How is the woman in the photograph related to Rajesh?

   • A. Sister
   • B. Cousin
   • C. Mother
   • D. Niece
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Rajesh's grandfather's only son is Rajesh's father, so the daughter of his father is Rajesh's sister.

4. Q4 · Classification (Odd One Out)

   Find the odd one out from the following:

   • A. Triangle
   • B. Square
   • C. Circle
   • D. Cone
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Triangle, Square, and Circle are 2D shapes, while Cone is a 3D shape.

5. Q5 · Cause and Effect

   I. The municipal corporation has decided to impose a ban on single-use plastic bags in the city. II. Residents have started using cloth and jute bags for shopping. Which of the following explains the relationship between these two statements?

   • A. Statement I is the cause and statement II is its effect
   • B. Statement II is the cause and statement I is its effect
   • C. Both are independent causes
   • D. Both are effects of a common cause
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The municipal ban on single-use plastic (statement I) led residents to adopt reusable alternatives like cloth and jute bags (statement II), establishing a clear cause-and-effect relationship.

6. Q6 · Number System

   A number when divided by 7 leaves a remainder of 4. What will be the remainder when the square of the same number is divided by 7?

   • A. 1
   • B. 2
   • C. 3
   • D. 4
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Let the number be N = 7k + 4. Then N² = (7k + 4)² = 49k² + 56k + 16 = 7(7k² + 8k + 2) + 2. The remainder when N² is divided by 7 is 2.

7. Q7 · LCM and HCF

   The HCF of two numbers is 18 and their LCM is 360. If one of the numbers is 72, what is the other number?

   • A. 90
   • B. 108
   • C. 120
   • D. 144
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Using the formula: Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM, we get Other number = (18 × 360) / 72 = 90.

8. Q8 · Simple and Compound Interest

   At what rate percent per annum will ₹8,000 amount to ₹10,400 in 3 years at simple interest?

   • A. 8%
   • B. 10%
   • C. 12%
   • D. 15%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Simple Interest = 10,400 - 8,000 = 2,400. Using SI = PRT/100: 2,400 = (8,000 × R × 3)/100, so R = 10%.

9. Q9 · Algebra

   If 3x + 7 = 25, then what is the value of 2x - 5?

   • A. 5
   • B. 7
   • C. 9
   • D. 11
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   From 3x + 7 = 25, we get 3x = 18, so x = 6. Then 2x - 5 = 2(6) - 5 = 12 - 5 = 7.

10. Q10 · English Reading Comprehension

    Read the passage: 'Regular exercise is essential for maintaining good health. It strengthens the heart, improves circulation, and reduces stress. People who exercise daily tend to live longer and feel happier.' According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a benefit of regular exercise?

    • A. Strengthens the heart
    • B. Improves circulation
    • C. Increases appetite
    • D. Reduces stress
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The passage mentions strengthening the heart, improving circulation, and reducing stress, but does not mention increasing appetite.