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KPSC Group C · Previous year papers · 2021

KPSC Group C 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200) · 150 min

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Showing 10 of the 20 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 · Geography of India and Karnataka

    The Western Ghats in Karnataka are recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest biodiversity hotspots.' Which range forms the highest peak in Karnataka?

    • A. Kudremukh Range
    • B. Baba Budangiri Range
    • C. Mullayanagiri Range
    • D. Pushpagiri Range
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Mullayanagiri, at 1,930 meters above sea level, is the highest peak in Karnataka, located in the Chikmagalur district of the Western Ghats.

  2. Q2 · Indian Polity

    The Concurrent List in the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution contains subjects on which both the Union and State legislatures can make laws. How many subjects are currently in the Concurrent List?

    • A. 47 subjects
    • B. 52 subjects
    • C. 61 subjects
    • D. 97 subjects
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Concurrent List currently contains 52 subjects including education, forests, trade unions, and criminal law, on which both Union and State can legislate.

  3. Q3 · Profit and Loss

    A shopkeeper sells an article at Rs. 540 and gains 20%. What was the cost price of the article?

    • A. Rs. 400
    • B. Rs. 420
    • C. Rs. 450
    • D. Rs. 480
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Selling Price = Cost Price × (1 + 20/100); 540 = CP × 1.2; CP = 540 / 1.2 = Rs. 450.

  4. Q4 · Karnataka Administration and Welfare

    Which department is primarily responsible for the implementation of rural development schemes in Karnataka?

    • A. Department of Agriculture
    • B. Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department
    • C. Department of Revenue
    • D. Department of Cooperation
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department oversees implementation of rural welfare, employment, and infrastructure schemes in Karnataka.

  5. Q5 · Number and Letter Series

    Find the missing number in the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, ?

    • A. 60
    • B. 70
    • C. 80
    • D. 90
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Each number is multiplied by 2 to get the next number. 40 × 2 = 80.

  6. Q6 · Time, Speed and Distance

    A car travels 150 km in 3 hours. What is its average speed?

    • A. 40 km/hr
    • B. 45 km/hr
    • C. 50 km/hr
    • D. 55 km/hr
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Average speed = Total distance / Total time = 150 km / 3 hours = 50 km/hr.

  7. Q7 · Data Interpretation

    A company's annual sales data for 2020-2021 shows: Q1 - ₹12 lakhs, Q2 - ₹15 lakhs, Q3 - ₹18 lakhs, Q4 - ₹21 lakhs. What is the percentage increase in sales from Q1 to Q4?

    • A. 50%
    • B. 75%
    • C. 60%
    • D. 65%
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Percentage increase = [(21 - 12) / 12] × 100 = (9 / 12) × 100 = 75%.

  8. Q8 · Analogy and Classification

    Complete the analogy: Book : Author :: Painting : ?

    • A. Canvas
    • B. Artist
    • C. Museum
    • D. Frame
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Just as a book is created by an author, a painting is created by an artist.

  9. Q9 · Geography of India and Karnataka

    Which river forms the famous Jog Falls in Karnataka?

    • A. Cauvery
    • B. Krishna
    • C. Sharavathi
    • D. Tungabhadra
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India, is formed by the Sharavathi River in Shimoga district of Karnataka.

  10. Q10 · Karnataka Unification Movement

    In which year was the Mysore State officially renamed as 'Karnataka'?

    • A. 1956
    • B. 1968
    • C. 1973
    • D. 1975
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    On 1 November 1973, under the chief ministership of Devaraj Urs, the Mysore State was officially renamed as Karnataka.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Studies / General Knowledge

    5 questions

  • Quantitative Aptitude

    5 questions

  • Karnataka — History, Culture and Administration

    4 questions

  • Mental Ability and Reasoning

    5 questions

  • General Kannada, General English and Computer Knowledge

    1 questions

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