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KSP Constable 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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KSP Constable 2023 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 · Indian Geography

    Which river forms the boundary between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for a significant stretch?

    • A. Krishna
    • B. Kaveri
    • C. Tungabhadra
    • D. Godavari
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Tungabhadra river forms a natural boundary between Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh for a considerable distance.

  2. Q2 · Science & Technology

    Which Indian Space Research Organisation mission successfully placed a spacecraft in orbit around Mars in 2014?

    • A. Chandrayaan-1
    • B. Mangalyaan
    • C. Gaganyaan
    • D. Aditya L-1
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission) was successfully placed in orbit around Mars on September 24, 2014, making India the first nation to succeed in its maiden attempt.

  3. Q3 · Current Affairs

    India successfully launched its first solar mission 'Aditya-L1' in which year?

    • A. 2021
    • B. 2022
    • C. 2023
    • D. 2024
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    India's first solar mission Aditya-L1 was successfully launched by ISRO in September 2023 to study the Sun's corona and solar winds from the Lagrange Point L1.

  4. Q4 · Karnataka History

    The Chalukya dynasty king who defeated Harsha of Kannauj in the 7th century was:

    • A. Pulakeshin I
    • B. Pulakeshin II
    • C. Vikramaditya VI
    • D. Jayasimha II
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Pulakeshin II of the Chalukya dynasty defeated Emperor Harsha of Kannauj in 618 CE on the banks of the Narmada River, establishing Chalukya supremacy in the Deccan.

  5. Q5 · Classification

    Find the odd one out from the following:

    • A. Bangalore
    • B. Mysore
    • C. Hubli
    • D. Hyderabad
    Answer and solution

    Answer: D

    Bangalore, Mysore, and Hubli are all cities in Karnataka, while Hyderabad is the capital of Telangana, making it the odd one out.

  6. Q6 · Blood Relations

    Pointing to a lady, Ramesh said, 'She is the daughter of the only son of my mother.' How is the lady related to Ramesh?

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

    Answer: B

    The only son of Ramesh's mother is Ramesh himself. Therefore, the lady is Ramesh's daughter.

  7. Q7 · Spatial Visualization & Orientation

    A cube is painted red on all faces and then cut into 64 smaller identical cubes. How many cubes have exactly one face painted?

    • A. 16
    • B. 20
    • C. 24
    • D. 32
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    For a 4×4×4 cube, the cubes with exactly one face painted are on the centers of each face. Each face has (4-2)² = 4 such cubes, and there are 6 faces: 6×4 = 24.

  8. Q8 · Simplification

    Simplify: 48 ÷ 6 × 3 + 12 - 8 = ?

    • A. 28
    • B. 32
    • C. 24
    • D. 20
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Following BODMAS: 48 ÷ 6 = 8, then 8 × 3 = 24, then 24 + 12 = 36, finally 36 - 8 = 28. Wait, recalculating: 48÷6=8, 8×3=24, 24+12=36, 36-8=28. Correction: the answer should be 28, but option A is 28, so answerKey should be A. Let me recalculate: 48÷6×3+12-8 = 8×3+12-8 = 24+12-8 = 36-8 = 28, so correct answer is A. [Correction 2026-07-28: answer key corrected to A after student report + independent re-verification. Following order of operations: 48÷6=8, then 8×3=24, then 24+12=36, finally 36-8=28. The computed answer 28 matches option A exactly.]

  9. Q9 · Ratio & Proportion

    The ratio of the ages of A and B is 5:7. If the sum of their ages is 48 years, what is the age of B?

    • A. 20 years
    • B. 24 years
    • C. 28 years
    • D. 32 years
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Let the ages be 5x and 7x respectively. Then 5x + 7x = 48, so 12x = 48, which gives x = 4. Therefore, age of B = 7x = 7 × 4 = 28 years.

  10. Q10 · Mensuration

    The area of a circular field is 616 m². What is the cost of fencing the field at ₹12 per meter? (Use π = 22/7)

    • A. ₹1,056
    • B. ₹1,144
    • C. ₹1,232
    • D. ₹1,320
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Area = πr² = 616, so r² = 616 × 7/22 = 196, which gives r = 14 m. Circumference = 2πr = 2 × 22/7 × 14 = 88 m. Cost of fencing = 88 × 12 = ₹1,056.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Knowledge

    8 questions

  • Mental Ability & Reasoning

    3 questions

  • Mathematics

    4 questions

  • Kannada Language (ಕನ್ನಡ)

    3 questions

KSP Constable 2023 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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