MPSC Rajyaseva 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

MPSC Rajyaseva 2025 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 · Maharashtra and India — Polity and Governance

   Consider the following statements regarding the Governor of a State: 1. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President. 2. A person can be appointed as Governor for more than one State simultaneously. 3. The Governor can withhold assent to a Money Bill. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 2 and 3 only
   • C. 1 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The Governor holds office during the pleasure of the President (Article 156). One person can be Governor for multiple states. However, statement 3 is incorrect - the Governor cannot withhold assent to a Money Bill; it must be given assent or reserved for Presidential consideration.

2. Q2 · Maharashtra Economy and Welfare

   In the context of Maharashtra's economic development, which sector contributes the largest share to the State's Gross Domestic Product (GSDP) as of recent estimates?

   • A. Agriculture and Allied Activities
   • B. Manufacturing and Industry
   • C. Services Sector
   • D. Mining and Quarrying
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Services Sector contributes the largest share to Maharashtra's GSDP, accounting for over 60% of the state economy, driven by finance, IT, and trade.

3. Q3 · Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

   Statements: All doctors are graduates. Some graduates are teachers. Conclusions: I. Some teachers are doctors. II. Some doctors are teachers. Which conclusion logically follows from the given statements?

   • A. Only conclusion I follows
   • B. Only conclusion II follows
   • C. Both conclusions I and II follow
   • D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   The overlap between graduates and teachers is not specified to include doctors; hence, neither conclusion can be definitively inferred from the statements.

4. Q4 · Basic Numeracy

   If the sum of two numbers is 48 and their difference is 12, what is the larger number?

   • A. 18
   • B. 24
   • C. 30
   • D. 36
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Let the numbers be x and y. Given x + y = 48 and x - y = 12. Adding both equations: 2x = 60, so x = 30.

5. Q5 · Data Interpretation

   The ratio of boys to girls in a school is 5:4. If there are 540 students in total, how many girls are there in the school?

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

   Answer: C

   Total ratio parts = 5 + 4 = 9. Number of girls = (4/9) × 540 = 240.

6. Q6 · Interpersonal and Communication Skills

   A newly appointed officer notices that two senior team members consistently disagree during meetings, affecting team morale. What would be the most appropriate course of action?

   • A. Transfer one member to another department immediately
   • B. Arrange a private meeting with both to understand concerns and facilitate constructive dialogue
   • C. Ignore the situation as it involves senior members
   • D. Publicly reprimand both members in the next meeting
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills require understanding underlying issues through private dialogue. This approach respects the seniority of team members while addressing the problem constructively without public confrontation.

7. Q7 · Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

   Five friends – Arun, Bharat, Chetan, Dinesh, and Eknath – are sitting in a row facing north. Chetan is sitting to the immediate left of Dinesh. Bharat is sitting at one of the extreme ends. Arun is sitting between Bharat and Chetan. Who is sitting in the middle?

   • A. Arun
   • B. Chetan
   • C. Dinesh
   • D. Eknath
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Bharat at one end, Arun between Bharat and Chetan gives B-A-C. Chetan immediately left of Dinesh gives C-D, so B-A-C-D. Eknath takes the last spot: B-A-C-D-E. Position 3 (middle) is Chetan.

8. Q8 · Basic Numeracy

   The average of five consecutive odd numbers is 27. What is the largest of these numbers?

   • A. 29
   • B. 31
   • C. 33
   • D. 35
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The middle (third) number in five consecutive odd numbers equals the average, which is 27. The numbers are 23, 25, 27, 29, 31. The largest is 31.

9. Q9 · Economic and Social Development

   Which of the following statements about India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) is/are correct? 1. GST is a destination-based consumption tax. 2. Petroleum products are currently included under GST. 3. The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 1 and 3 only
   • C. 2 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   GST is a destination-based consumption tax (statement 1 correct). Petroleum products like crude oil, petrol, diesel remain outside GST (statement 2 incorrect). The GST Council is chaired by the Union Finance Minister (statement 3 correct).

10. Q10 · Art, Culture and Heritage of Maharashtra

    The famous Ganesh festival, popularized as a public celebration in Maharashtra, was initiated by:

    • A. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    • B. Veer Savarkar
    • C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
    • D. Dadabhai Naoroji
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak transformed Ganesh Chaturthi into a public festival in 1893 to unite people and promote nationalist sentiments during British rule.