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MPSC Group C · Previous year papers · 2025

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

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Q1 · Current Affairs
Which international organization recently launched the 'Global Carbon Budget 2024' report to track greenhouse gas emissions worldwide?
- A. World Bank
- B. Global Carbon Project
- C. International Energy Agency
- D. United Nations Development Programme
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Global Carbon Project is responsible for publishing the annual Global Carbon Budget report, which provides comprehensive data on global carbon dioxide emissions and their sources.
Q2 · General Science
Which vitamin deficiency causes the disease known as 'Pellagra'?
- 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 deficiency of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) and is characterized by the '4 Ds': dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, and death if untreated.
Q3 · Maharashtra Administration and Welfare
Under which Act does a citizen of Maharashtra have the right to obtain public services within a specified time limit?
- A. Right to Information Act, 2005
- B. Maharashtra Right to Public Service Act, 2015
- C. Maharashtra Civil Services Act, 2010
- D. Consumer Protection Act, 1986
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Maharashtra Right to Public Service Act, 2015 guarantees citizens the right to receive designated public services within a specified time frame, ensuring accountability and transparency.
Q4 · Average
The average of 8 numbers is 35. If one number is excluded, the average becomes 32. What is the excluded number?
- A. 56
- B. 53
- C. 59
- D. 62
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Total of 8 numbers = 8×35 = 280. Total of remaining 7 = 7×32 = 224. Excluded number = 280 - 224 = 56.
Q5 · Simple and Compound Interest
A sum of ₹12,000 is invested at 8% per annum simple interest for 3 years. What will be the total amount received at the end of the period?
- A. ₹14,880
- B. ₹14,400
- C. ₹15,120
- D. ₹14,640
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Simple Interest = (P × R × T)/100 = (12000 × 8 × 3)/100 = ₹2,880. Total Amount = Principal + SI = 12000 + 2880 = ₹14,880.
Q6 · Data Interpretation
A company's sales in four consecutive months are ₹50,000, ₹60,000, ₹55,000, and ₹65,000. What is the average monthly sales?
- A. ₹57,000
- B. ₹57,500
- C. ₹58,000
- D. ₹56,500
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Total sales = 50000 + 60000 + 55000 + 65000 = ₹2,30,000. Average = 230000/4 = ₹57,500, so the correct answer is B.
Q7 · Directions and Distances
Rahul walks 8 km towards North, then turns left and walks 5 km. He then turns left again and walks 12 km. In which direction is he now from the starting point?
- A. South-West
- B. South-East
- C. North-West
- D. North-East
Answer and solution
Answer: A
After moving 8 km North, 5 km West, and 12 km South, Rahul is 4 km South and 5 km West of the starting point, which is South-West direction.
Q8 · General Science
Which vitamin is primarily synthesized in the human body when exposed to sunlight?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin C
- C. Vitamin D
- D. Vitamin E
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when exposed to ultraviolet rays from sunlight. It plays a crucial role in calcium absorption and bone health.
Q9 · Maharashtra Administration and Welfare
Under which scheme does the Maharashtra government provide financial assistance for the education of girl children from economically weaker sections?
- A. Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree Scheme
- B. Saral Jeevan Bima Yojana
- C. Ramai Awas Yojana
- D. Shivbhojan Scheme
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Majhi Kanya Bhagyashree is a welfare scheme specifically designed to promote education and welfare of girl children from economically weaker families in Maharashtra.
Q10 · Average
The average of five consecutive odd numbers is 47. What is the largest of these numbers?
- A. 49
- B. 51
- C. 53
- D. 55
Answer and solution
Answer: B
If the average is 47, the middle (third) number is 47. The five consecutive odd numbers are 43, 45, 47, 49, 51. The largest is 51.

Breakdown by subject

General Studies
34 questions
Maharashtra — History, Culture and Administration
29 questions
Arithmetic and Numerical Skills
15 questions
Intelligence Test and Reasoning
9 questions
Marathi and English Language
6 questions

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