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KSP Constable 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · World Geography
Which country is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun'?
- A. China
- B. South Korea
- C. Japan
- D. Thailand
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Japan is known as the 'Land of the Rising Sun' because the sun rises in the east and Japan is located in the Far East.
Q2 · Indian Polity & Constitution
How many members can be nominated by the President to the Rajya Sabha?
- A. 10
- B. 12
- C. 14
- D. 16
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The President can nominate 12 members to the Rajya Sabha who have special knowledge or practical experience in fields like literature, science, art, and social service.
Q3 · Computer Knowledge
Which of the following is NOT an input device?
- A. Scanner
- B. Printer
- C. Keyboard
- D. Mouse
Answer and solution
Answer: B
A printer is an output device that produces hard copies of data. Scanner, keyboard, and mouse are all input devices used to feed data into the computer.
Q4 · Sports
The Eden Gardens cricket stadium is located in which city?
- A. Mumbai
- B. Chennai
- C. Kolkata
- D. Delhi
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Eden Gardens, one of India's oldest and most iconic cricket stadiums with a capacity of over 66,000, is located in Kolkata, West Bengal.
Q5 · Karnataka & Freedom Struggle
Rani Chennamma of Kittur fought against the British in which year?
- A. 1824
- B. 1857
- C. 1830
- D. 1842
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Rani Chennamma of Kittur led an armed rebellion against the British East India Company in 1824, resisting the Doctrine of Lapse and becoming one of India's earliest freedom fighters.
Q6 · Direction Sense
Suresh walks 6 km towards North, then turns left and walks 4 km, then turns right and walks 3 km. In which direction is he from his starting point?
- A. North-East
- B. North-West
- C. South-East
- D. South-West
Answer and solution
Answer: B
After moving 6 km North, 4 km West (left), and 3 km North (right), Suresh is 9 km North and 4 km West from start, i.e., North-West direction.
Q7 · Observation
In a classroom, there are 18 boys and 14 girls. Out of these, 6 boys and 4 girls wear glasses. How many students in total do NOT wear glasses?
- A. 22
- B. 20
- C. 24
- D. 26
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Total students = 18 + 14 = 32. Students wearing glasses = 6 + 4 = 10. Students NOT wearing glasses = 32 - 10 = 22.
Q8 · Number System
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 12 and 336 respectively. If one number is 48, what is the other number?
- A. 72
- B. 84
- C. 96
- D. 108
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Using the formula: Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM. So 48 × other number = 12 × 336 = 4032. Other number = 4032 ÷ 48 = 84.
Q9 · Average
The average of 5 numbers is 36. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 32. What is the excluded number?
- A. 48
- B. 50
- C. 52
- D. 54
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Sum of 5 numbers = 5 × 36 = 180. Sum of 4 numbers = 4 × 32 = 128. Therefore, excluded number = 180 - 128 = 52.
Q10 · Percentage
In an election between two candidates, one candidate got 62% of the total votes and won by 288 votes. What was the total number of votes?
- A. 1,100
- B. 1,200
- C. 1,300
- D. 1,400
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Let total votes be x. Winner got 62% and loser got 38%. Difference = 62% - 38% = 24% of x = 288. So x = 288 × 100/24 = 1,200 votes.
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