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MPPSC SSE 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Polity of India
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
- A. Article 14
- B. Article 15
- C. Article 17
- D. Article 19
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Article 17 of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability and forbids its practice in any form, making it a punishable offense.
Q2 · General Science & Environment
Which vitamin is primarily synthesized by the human body upon exposure to sunlight?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin C
- C. Vitamin D
- D. Vitamin K
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin through exposure to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight, essential for calcium absorption and bone health.
Q3 · Arts & Sculpture of MP
The rock shelters of Bhimbetka in Madhya Pradesh, a UNESCO World Heritage site, primarily showcase which form of ancient art?
- A. Terracotta sculptures
- B. Prehistoric cave paintings
- C. Stone inscriptions in Brahmi script
- D. Bronze statues of deities
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Bhimbetka rock shelters contain some of the oldest known cave paintings in India, depicting scenes from the Paleolithic and Mesolithic periods, making it an important archaeological site.
Q4 · Festivals, Folk Music & Literature
The Karma dance, which is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records, is a traditional folk dance performed by which tribal group during the Karma festival in Madhya Pradesh?
- A. Bhil tribe
- B. Gond tribe
- C. Sahariya tribe
- D. Korku tribe
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Karma dance is a traditional folk dance of the Gond tribe, performed during the Karma festival. It holds cultural significance and has been recognized in the Guinness Book of World Records for mass participation.
Q5 · Irrigation & Power Projects of MP
The Tawa Dam, a composite masonry structure with earthen flanks, is built across which tributary of the Narmada River in Madhya Pradesh?
- A. Hiran River
- B. Tawa River
- C. Dudhi River
- D. Shakkar River
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Tawa Dam is constructed across the Tawa River, a major left-bank tributary of Narmada, near Ranipur in Hoshangabad district (now Narmadapuram), providing irrigation and hydropower generation.
Q6 · Rivers of MP
Which river flows through the historic town of Orchha in the Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh?
- A. Ken River
- B. Betwa River
- C. Chambal River
- D. Sindh River
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Orchha, the former capital of the Bundela Rajput kingdom founded in 1531, is situated on the banks of the Betwa River, which flows through the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh.
Q7 · Famous Personalities of MP
Rani Durgavati, the legendary queen who fought against Mughal expansion, ruled over which region of present-day Madhya Pradesh?
- A. Malwa region
- B. Gondwana region (Jabalpur area)
- C. Bundelkhand region
- D. Nimar region
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Rani Durgavati was a Gond queen who ruled the Gondwana region centered around Jabalpur. The Rani Durgavati Museum and Madan Mahal Fort in Jabalpur commemorate her legacy.
Q8 · Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
Statement I: All UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Madhya Pradesh are related to Buddhist architecture. Statement II: Sanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh. Which of the following is correct?
- A. Both statements are true and Statement II explains Statement I
- B. Both statements are true but Statement II does not explain Statement I
- C. Statement I is false but Statement II is true
- D. Both statements are false
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Statement I is false because Khajuraho (Hindu and Jain temples) and Bhimbetka (prehistoric rock shelters) are also UNESCO sites in MP, not just Buddhist architecture. Statement II is true.
Q9 · Data Interpretation
The following table shows the number of candidates who appeared and passed in MPPSC Prelims from 2018 to 2022: Year | Appeared | Passed 2018 | 1,80,000 | 9,000 2019 | 2,00,000 | 10,500 2020 | 2,20,000 | 11,000 2021 | 2,50,000 | 12,000 2022 | 2,70,000 | 13,500 In which year was the pass percentage the HIGHEST?
- A. 2019
- B. 2020
- C. 2021
- D. 2019 and 2022 (tied)
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Calculate pass percentages: 2018 = 5.00%, 2019 = 5.25%, 2020 = 5.00%, 2021 = 4.80%, 2022 = 5.00%. The highest is 5.25% in 2019.
Q10 · Basic Numeracy
The ratio of the number of male to female employees in a government office is 7:5. If 8 more females join, the ratio becomes 7:6. What is the current number of male employees?
- A. 56
- B. 49
- C. 42
- D. 35
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Let males = 7x, females = 5x. After adding 8 females: 7x/(5x+8) = 7/6. Cross-multiply: 42x = 35x + 56, so 7x = 56, x = 8. Males = 7×8 = 56.
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