KPSC Group C 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

KPSC Group C 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 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 · Current Events

   Which international organization recently launched the 'Global Stocktake' mechanism to assess progress on climate commitments and mitigation targets?

   • A. World Economic Forum
   • B. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
   • C. International Monetary Fund
   • D. G20 Climate Action Group
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The UNFCCC's Global Stocktake assesses collective progress towards Paris Agreement goals every five years, making it the correct answer.

2. Q2 · General Science

   Which vitamin deficiency is primarily responsible for the disease called 'Pellagra', characterized by dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia?

   • A. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)
   • B. Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
   • C. Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
   • D. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Pellagra is caused by severe deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin), manifesting as the '3 Ds': dermatitis, diarrhea, and dementia.

3. Q3 · Karnataka Art, Culture and Literature

   Which of the following classical dance forms is most closely associated with the traditional temple rituals of Karnataka?

   • A. Yakshagana
   • B. Bharatanatyam
   • C. Kuchipudi
   • D. Kathak
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Yakshagana is a traditional theatre form and dance of Karnataka closely linked to temple rituals and folk traditions of the state.

4. Q4 · Ratio and Proportion

   If A:B = 3:5 and B:C = 4:7, then find A:B:C.

   • A. 12:20:35
   • B. 3:5:7
   • C. 6:10:14
   • D. 15:25:35
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Convert B to a common value: A:B = 3:5 = 12:20; B:C = 4:7 = 20:35; hence A:B:C = 12:20:35.

5. Q5 · Time and Work

   A and B together can complete a work in 12 days. A alone can complete it in 20 days. How many days will B alone take to complete the work?

   • A. 25 days
   • B. 30 days
   • C. 35 days
   • D. 40 days
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A's one day work = 1/20. (A+B)'s one day work = 1/12. Therefore, B's one day work = 1/12 - 1/20 = 2/60 = 1/30. Hence, B alone can complete the work in 30 days.

6. Q6 · Coding-Decoding

   In a certain code language, if 'CHAIR' is written as 'DIBJS', how is 'TABLE' written in that code?

   • A. UBCMF
   • B. UCBMF
   • C. UBFMC
   • D. TUCMF
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each letter is shifted by +1 in the alphabet. T→U, A→B, B→C, L→M, E→F. Hence, 'TABLE' becomes 'UBCMF'.

7. Q7 · Analogy and Classification

   Find the odd one out from the given options:

   • A. Tiger : Cub
   • B. Cow : Calf
   • C. Horse : Foal
   • D. Lion : Pride
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Options A, B, and C represent animal-to-young-one relationships, whereas option D represents an animal-to-group relationship (a group of lions is called a pride).

8. Q8 · General English

   Choose the correct synonym for the word 'Eloquent':

   • A. Silent
   • B. Articulate
   • C. Hesitant
   • D. Unclear
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'Eloquent' means fluent or persuasive in speaking or writing, which is synonymous with 'articulate'.

9. Q9 · Current Events

   Which international organization released the 'Global Climate Risk Index 2025' highlighting extreme weather vulnerabilities?

   • A. United Nations Environment Programme
   • B. Germanwatch
   • C. World Meteorological Organization
   • D. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Germanwatch regularly publishes the Global Climate Risk Index assessing countries most affected by extreme weather events.

10. Q10 · General Science

    Which vitamin is synthesized in the human body when exposed to sunlight?

    • A. Vitamin A
    • B. Vitamin C
    • C. Vitamin D
    • D. Vitamin K
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin upon exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight, converting 7-dehydrocholesterol to pre-vitamin D3.