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JPSC CCE 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
16 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200) · 240 min
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The official 2021 answer key, as Jharkhand Public Service Commission published it
- Combined Civil Services Examination-2021,(Advt. No.01/2021) - Corrigendum with corrected revised Answer Key for Paper-II, dtd. 10-10-2021 ↗ · Answer key · scanned PDF · 570 KB
- Combined Civil Services Examination-2021,(Advt. No.01/2021) - Press Release and Model Answer key dtd.21-09-2021 ↗ · Answer key · PDF · 2.3 MB
- Combined Civil Services Examination-2021,(Advt. No.01/2021) - Press Release and Revised Model Answer Key dtd. 08-10-2021 ↗ · Answer key · PDF · 1.3 MB
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Q1 · Physical geography of India and World
Which of the following atmospheric layers contains the ozone layer that protects Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation?
- A. Troposphere
- B. Stratosphere
- C. Mesosphere
- D. Thermosphere
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The stratosphere contains the ozone layer at an altitude of approximately 15-35 km, which absorbs most of the Sun's harmful ultraviolet radiation.
Q2 · Physical geography of India and World
The phenomenon of 'Continental Drift' was first comprehensively proposed by which scientist in 1912?
- A. Arthur Holmes
- B. Alfred Wegener
- C. Harry Hess
- D. J. Tuzo Wilson
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift theory in 1912, suggesting that continents were once joined in a supercontinent called Pangaea and later drifted apart.
Q3 · Physics in everyday life
A passenger in a moving train tosses a coin upward. The coin falls behind him. This observation suggests that the train is:
- A. Moving with uniform velocity
- B. Accelerating forward
- C. Decelerating
- D. Moving in a circular path
Answer and solution
Answer: B
When the coin is tossed, it retains the train's initial velocity. If the train accelerates forward, the train moves ahead faster than the coin, making it appear to fall behind the passenger.
Q4 · Environment and ecology
Which of the following is a primary producer in an aquatic ecosystem?
- A. Zooplankton
- B. Phytoplankton
- C. Small fish
- D. Aquatic insects
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Phytoplankton are primary producers as they perform photosynthesis and form the base of the aquatic food chain. Zooplankton and fish are consumers.
Q5 · Logical reasoning and mental ability
If in a certain sequence 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, the next number is:
- A. 40
- B. 42
- C. 44
- D. 48
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The differences are 4, 6, 8, 10, each increasing by 2. The next difference is 12, so 30 + 12 = 42.
Q6 · Santhal Hul (1855-56)
The Santhal Hul of 1855-56 was led by which pair of brothers from Bhognadih village?
- A. Tilka Manjhi and Bhagrit Manjhi
- B. Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu
- C. Chand Murmu and Bhairav Murmu
- D. Ganga Narain Singh and Bhola Nath Sahay
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Santhal Hul (1855-56) was led by the brothers Sidhu Murmu and Kanhu Murmu from Bhognadih village in Santhal Pargana, who mobilized thousands of Santhals against British oppression.
Q7 · Rivers of Jharkhand
The North Koel River, which originates from the Ranchi plateau, ultimately merges into which major river system?
- A. Ganga River (directly)
- B. Son River
- C. Brahmani River
- D. Damodar River
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The North Koel River originates from the Ranchi plateau and flows northward, ultimately joining the Son River, which is a major tributary of the Ganga.
Q8 · Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups
Which of the following PVTGs in Jharkhand is primarily concentrated in Gumla, Lohardaga, and Latehar districts and is traditionally known for iron smelting?
- A. Korwa
- B. Asur
- C. Birjia
- D. Savar
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Asur tribe is found primarily in Gumla, Lohardaga, and Latehar districts with the majority residing in Gumla, and they are traditionally known for their iron smelting skills.
Q9 · Industries of Jharkhand
Which of the following steel plants in Jharkhand was built with Soviet assistance in 1964?
- A. Tata Steel Jamshedpur
- B. Bokaro Steel Plant
- C. JSPL Patratu
- D. Tata Steel Kalinganagar
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Bokaro Steel Plant was the fourth integrated public sector steel plant in India, built with Soviet technology. It was incorporated as a limited company in 1964 and later merged with SAIL.
Q10 · Panchayati raj and 5th Schedule
The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996 (PESA), which is applicable to Fifth Schedule areas of Jharkhand, grants Gram Sabhas the authority to do which of the following? 1. Approve development plans before implementation. 2. Control minor water bodies. 3. Regulate sale or consumption of intoxicants.
- A. Only 1 and 2
- B. Only 2 and 3
- C. Only 1 and 3
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer and solution
Answer: D
PESA Act empowers Gram Sabhas in Fifth Schedule areas with several powers including approving development plans, controlling minor water bodies, and regulating sale or consumption of intoxicants. All three statements are correct.
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General Studies (Paper I)
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