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KPSC Group C 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2023 paper (which had 200) · 150 min

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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

    Which of the following constitutional provisions allows the President of India to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on any question of law or fact?

    • A. Article 131
    • B. Article 143
    • C. Article 226
    • D. Article 368
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Article 143 grants the President power to seek the Supreme Court's advisory opinion on questions of public importance, though such opinions are not binding.

  2. Q2 · Karnataka Unification Movement

    On which date was the unified state of Mysore (later renamed Karnataka) officially formed following the States Reorganisation Act?

    • A. 15 August 1956
    • B. 1 November 1956
    • C. 26 January 1956
    • D. 1 November 1973
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The unified state of Mysore was formed on 1 November 1956, merging Kannada-speaking regions; this date is celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava (Formation Day).

  3. Q3 · Number System and Simplification

    What is the value of (18 + 12) ÷ 5 × 3 – 2?

    • A. 16
    • B. 14
    • C. 12
    • D. 10
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Following BODMAS: (30) ÷ 5 × 3 – 2 = 6 × 3 – 2 = 18 – 2 = 16.

  4. Q4 · Simple and Compound Interest

    A sum of money amounts to Rs. 6,600 in 2 years and Rs. 7,260 in 3 years at simple interest. What is the principal?

    • A. Rs. 5,200
    • B. Rs. 5,280
    • C. Rs. 5,400
    • D. Rs. 5,500
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Interest for 1 year = 7,260 – 6,600 = Rs. 660; Interest for 2 years = 660 × 2 = Rs. 1,320; Principal = 6,600 – 1,320 = Rs. 5,280.

  5. Q5 · Mensuration

    The radius of a circle is 7 cm. What is the area of the circle? (Use π = 22/7)

    • A. 154 sq. cm
    • B. 144 sq. cm
    • C. 134 sq. cm
    • D. 124 sq. cm
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Area of circle = πr² = (22/7) × 7 × 7 = 22 × 7 = 154 sq. cm.

  6. Q6 · Blood Relations

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

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

    Answer: A

    The only son of Suresh's grandfather is Suresh's father. The daughter of Suresh's father is Suresh's sister.

  7. Q7 · Calendar and Clock

    If 15th August 2022 was a Monday, what day of the week was 15th August 2023?

    • A. Monday
    • B. Tuesday
    • C. Wednesday
    • D. Thursday
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Since 2023 is not a leap year, there are 365 days between the two dates. 365 ÷ 7 = 52 weeks + 1 day, so the day advances by one, making it Tuesday.

  8. Q8 · Computer Knowledge

    Which of the following is NOT an example of system software?

    • A. Operating System
    • B. Device Drivers
    • C. MS Word
    • D. BIOS
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    MS Word is application software, not system software. System software includes Operating Systems, Device Drivers, and BIOS.

  9. Q9 · Indian Polity

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the establishment of Inter-State Council?

    • A. Article 261
    • B. Article 263
    • C. Article 280
    • D. Article 368
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Article 263 provides for the establishment of an Inter-State Council to promote coordination and cooperation between states and the Union government.

  10. Q10 · Karnataka Unification Movement

    Which organization established in 1890 at Dharwad played a pioneering role in the Karnataka unification movement?

    • A. Karnataka Sahitya Parishat
    • B. Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha
    • C. Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee
    • D. Karnataka Ekikarana Sabha
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Karnataka Vidyavardhaka Sangha was established in 1890 by R.H. Deshpande at Dharwad to promote Kannada language and later became the backbone of the unification movement.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Studies / General Knowledge

    3 questions

  • Karnataka — History, Culture and Administration

    4 questions

  • Quantitative Aptitude

    6 questions

  • Mental Ability and Reasoning

    4 questions

  • General Kannada, General English and Computer Knowledge

    2 questions

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