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MPSC Group C · Previous year papers · 2021

MPSC Group C 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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MPSC Group C 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

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 Economy

    Which institution is responsible for regulating the insurance sector in India?

    • A. Reserve Bank of India
    • B. Securities and Exchange Board of India
    • C. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority
    • D. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    IRDAI (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India) is the statutory body established in 1999 to regulate and promote the insurance and reinsurance industries in India.

  2. Q2 · Geography of India and Maharashtra

    The Konkan Railway, which connects Roha to Mangalore, passes through how many states?

    • A. Two states
    • B. Three states
    • C. Four states
    • D. Five states
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Konkan Railway passes through three states: Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, covering a distance of 741 kilometers along the western coast of India.

  3. Q3 · Percentage

    A student scored 432 marks out of 600. What percentage did the student score?

    • A. 70%
    • B. 72%
    • C. 75%
    • D. 68%
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Percentage = (432/600) × 100 = 72%.

  4. Q4 · Number System and Simplification

    What is the value of [(64)^(2/3) + (125)^(1/3)] × 2?

    • A. 42
    • B. 38
    • C. 44
    • D. 40
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    64^(2/3) = 16 since 64=4^3, so (4^3)^(2/3)=4^2=16. 125^(1/3)=5. Sum=21, times 2 = 42.

  5. Q5 · Elementary Algebra

    If 3x – 7 = 14, then what is the value of x?

    • A. 7
    • B. 6
    • C. 5
    • D. 8
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    3x – 7 = 14 → 3x = 14 + 7 → 3x = 21 → x = 21/3 = 7, so the correct answer is A.

  6. Q6 · Number and Letter Series

    Find the missing term in the letter series: A, C, F, J, ?

    • A. M
    • B. N
    • C. O
    • D. P
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The gaps increase by 1 each time: A+2=C, C+3=F, F+4=J, J+5=O. So, the next letter is O.

  7. Q7 · Calendar and Clock

    If 15th August 2020 was Saturday, what day of the week was 15th August 2022?

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

    Answer: B

    From 15 Aug 2020 to 15 Aug 2022 is 730 days (365+365, as 2020 was leap year extra day was before Aug). 730 days = 104 weeks + 2 odd days. Saturday + 2 days = Monday.

  8. Q8 · Indian Economy

    What does GDP stand for in economic terminology?

    • A. Gross Domestic Product
    • B. General Development Product
    • C. Gross Development Profit
    • D. General Domestic Profit
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product, which measures the total value of all goods and services produced within a country during a specific period.

  9. Q9 · Current Affairs

    Which Indian city hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?

    • A. Mumbai
    • B. Bangalore
    • C. New Delhi
    • D. Hyderabad
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    New Delhi hosted the G20 Leaders' Summit in September 2023, where India held the presidency and brought together world leaders to discuss global economic issues.

  10. Q10 · Profit and Loss

    A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹850 and sells it at a profit of 15%. What is the selling price?

    • A. ₹965.50
    • B. ₹975.50
    • C. ₹977.50
    • D. ₹987.50
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit = 850 + (15% of 850) = 850 + 127.50 = ₹977.50.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Studies

    5 questions

  • Arithmetic and Numerical Skills

    7 questions

  • Intelligence Test and Reasoning

    4 questions

  • Marathi and English Language

    1 questions

  • Maharashtra — History, Culture and Administration

    2 questions

MPSC Group C 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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