KPSC Group C 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

KPSC Group C 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

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 · Modern History of India and Indian Culture

   The Doctrine of Lapse, a policy used by the British to annex Indian princely states, was primarily associated with which Governor-General?

   • A. Lord Dalhousie
   • B. Lord Wellesley
   • C. Lord Cornwallis
   • D. Lord Curzon
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Lord Dalhousie extensively applied the Doctrine of Lapse between 1848-1856, annexing states like Satara, Jhansi, and Nagpur when rulers died without natural heirs.

2. Q2 · History of Karnataka

   Which Hoysala king is credited with the construction of the magnificent Chennakesava Temple at Belur in 1117 CE?

   • A. Vishnuvardhana
   • B. Ballala II
   • C. Narasimha I
   • D. Veera Ballala III
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   King Vishnuvardhana commissioned the Chennakesava Temple at Belur in 1117 CE to commemorate his conversion from Jainism to Vaishnavism and his victory over the Cholas.

3. Q3 · Karnataka Administration and Welfare

   The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in which year?

   • A. 1983
   • B. 1993
   • C. 2003
   • D. 2013
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Karnataka Panchayat Raj Act was enacted in 1993 to strengthen local self-governance at the village, taluk and district levels.

4. Q4 · Average

   The average of five numbers is 36. If one of the numbers is excluded, the average becomes 32. What is the excluded number?

   • A. 48
   • B. 50
   • C. 52
   • D. 54
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Total of 5 numbers = 5 × 36 = 180; Total of 4 numbers = 4 × 32 = 128; Excluded number = 180 – 128 = 52.

5. Q5 · Time, Speed and Distance

   A train travels at a speed of 80 km/hr. If it takes 9 seconds to cross a pole, what is the length of the train?

   • A. 180 m
   • B. 200 m
   • C. 220 m
   • D. 240 m
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Speed = 80 km/hr = 80 × 5/18 = 200/9 m/s. Length of train = Speed × Time = (200/9) × 9 = 200 m.

6. Q6 · Directions and Distances

   Ravi walks 5 km towards North, then turns right and walks 3 km. He then turns right again and walks 5 km. How far is he from his starting point?

   • A. 2 km
   • B. 3 km
   • C. 4 km
   • D. 5 km
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Ravi moves North 5 km, East 3 km, then South 5 km. His net displacement is 3 km East from the starting point.

7. Q7 · Syllogism

   Statements: 1. All engineers are professionals. 2. Some professionals are artists. Conclusions: I. Some artists are engineers. II. Some engineers are artists.

   • A. Only conclusion I follows
   • B. Only conclusion II follows
   • C. Either conclusion I or II follows
   • D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   There is no direct relationship established between engineers and artists in the statements, so neither conclusion necessarily follows.

8. Q8 · General Kannada

   ಈ ಕೆಳಗಿನ ಪದಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ ಪದವನ್ನು ಆರಿಸಿ: 'ಆಕಾಶ'

   • A. ಭೂಮಿ
   • B. ನಭ
   • C. ಸಾಗರ
   • D. ಪರ್ವತ
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'ಆಕಾಶ' (sky) ಮತ್ತು 'ನಭ' (sky) ಸಮಾನಾರ್ಥಕ ಪದಗಳು.

9. Q9 · Modern History of India and Indian Culture

   The 'Quit India Movement' was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

   • A. 1940
   • B. 1942
   • C. 1944
   • D. 1947
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Quit India Movement was launched on 8 August 1942 at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee, demanding an end to British rule.

10. Q10 · History of Karnataka

    Who among the following is considered the founder of the Vijayanagara Empire?

    • A. Bukka Raya I
    • B. Harihara I
    • C. Krishnadevaraya
    • D. Devaraya II
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Harihara I, along with his brother Bukka Raya I, founded the Vijayanagara Empire in 1336 CE with Hampi as its capital.