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MPSC Group C 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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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 Polity

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution empowers the President to promulgate ordinances during the recess of Parliament?

    • A. Article 122
    • B. Article 123
    • C. Article 213
    • D. Article 356
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Article 123 grants the President the power to promulgate ordinances when Parliament is not in session. Article 213 gives similar power to Governors for state legislatures, while Article 356 deals with President's rule in states.

  2. Q2 · Current Affairs

    India's chairmanship of which international grouping concluded in 2023 after a successful year of diplomatic leadership?

    • A. BRICS
    • B. G20
    • C. ASEAN
    • D. SCO
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    India held the G20 Presidency from December 2022 to November 2023, hosting the G20 Summit in New Delhi and leading discussions on global economic cooperation and development.

  3. Q3 · Number System and Simplification

    Simplify: 45 ÷ 5 × 2 + 18 – 6 = ?

    • A. 28
    • B. 30
    • C. 32
    • D. 26
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Following BODMAS: 45 ÷ 5 = 9, then 9 × 2 = 18, then 18 + 18 = 36, finally 36 – 6 = 30.

  4. Q4 · Art, Culture and Literature of Maharashtra

    The Lavani folk art form of Maharashtra is traditionally performed to the beats of which musical instrument?

    • A. Tabla
    • B. Dholki
    • C. Mridangam
    • D. Harmonium
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Lavani, a popular folk performance art of Maharashtra, is traditionally performed to the rhythmic beats of the Dholki, a two-headed drum.

  5. Q5 · Mensuration

    The area of a rectangular field is 2400 sq.m, and its length is 60 m. What is the perimeter of the field?

    • A. 200 m
    • B. 220 m
    • C. 240 m
    • D. 260 m
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Width = 2400/60 = 40 m. Perimeter = 2(60+40) = 2(100) = 200 m.

  6. Q6 · Simple and Compound Interest

    A sum of ₹8,000 is invested at 10% per annum compound interest for 2 years. What is the compound interest earned?

    • A. ₹1,680
    • B. ₹1,600
    • C. ₹1,750
    • D. ₹1,800
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Amount = P(1 + R/100)^T = 8000(1.1)^2 = 8000 × 1.21 = ₹9,680. Compound Interest = 9680 – 8000 = ₹1,680.

  7. Q7 · Syllogism

    Statements: All books are pens. Some pens are pencils. Conclusions: I. Some books are pencils. II. Some pencils are books.

    • A. Only conclusion I follows
    • B. Only conclusion II follows
    • C. Both conclusions follow
    • D. Neither conclusion follows
    Answer and solution

    Answer: D

    Since the connection between books and pencils is not established (only some pens are pencils), neither conclusion can be logically derived.

  8. Q8 · Indian Polity

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Governor of a State?

    • A. Article 153
    • B. Article 155
    • C. Article 156
    • D. Article 157
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Article 155 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Governor, stating that the Governor shall be appointed by the President.

  9. Q9 · Geography of India and Maharashtra

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian states?

    • A. 6
    • B. 7
    • C. 8
    • D. 9
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram.

  10. Q10 · Number System and Simplification

    What is the value of 36 ÷ 4 + 3 × 5 - 7?

    • A. 17
    • B. 23
    • C. 27
    • D. 32
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Following order of operations: 36÷4 = 9, 3×5 = 15. Then 9 + 15 - 7 = 17.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Studies

    6 questions

  • Arithmetic and Numerical Skills

    8 questions

  • Maharashtra — History, Culture and Administration

    1 questions

  • Intelligence Test and Reasoning

    2 questions

  • Marathi and English Language

    1 questions

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