MPPSC SSE 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

MPPSC SSE 2023 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 16 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 · History of India

   The Battle of Plassey in 1757 was fought between the British East India Company and which ruler?

   • A. Tipu Sultan
   • B. Siraj-ud-Daulah
   • C. Mir Qasim
   • D. Shuja-ud-Daulah
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, marking the beginning of British colonial rule in India.

2. Q2 · History of Madhya Pradesh

   Which dynasty ruled over the region of Malwa in Madhya Pradesh during the medieval period and had their capital at Mandu?

   • A. Tomars
   • B. Paramaras
   • C. Mughals
   • D. Malwa Sultanate
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   The Malwa Sultanate, established in the 15th century, ruled the Malwa region with Mandu as its capital, known for its magnificent Afghan architecture.

3. Q3 · Major Events & Dynasties of MP

   Which among the following dynasties of Madhya Pradesh is known for establishing the capital at Tripuri and later shifting to Jabalpur during the medieval period?

   • A. Chandela dynasty
   • B. Paramara dynasty
   • C. Kalachuri dynasty
   • D. Gond dynasty
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri, which ruled over parts of central India, had Tripuri (near Jabalpur) as their capital. Gangeyadeva was one of the notable rulers of this dynasty.

4. Q4 · MP Forests & Wildlife

   According to the India State of Forest Report, which district of Madhya Pradesh has forest cover less than 10% of its geographical area?

   • A. Guna
   • B. Bhind
   • C. Sehore
   • D. Vidisha
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Bhind district in northern Madhya Pradesh has forest cover of less than 10% relative to its geographical area, being part of the semi-arid Chambal division with predominantly agricultural land use.

5. Q5 · MP-specific Schemes

   Under which scheme did the Government of Madhya Pradesh establish the PM Mitra Park in Bhainsola village to boost the textile industry?

   • A. Atmanirbhar MP Yojana
   • B. PM Mitra (Mega Integrated Textile Region and Apparel) Park
   • C. One District One Product (ODOP)
   • D. Invest Madhya Pradesh Initiative
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The PM Mitra Park was inaugurated in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh, and is expected to create nearly three lakh jobs in the textile sector.

6. Q6 · Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

   In a district, five villages – P, Q, R, S, and T – are being assessed for a rural development program. The selection criteria are: 1. Villages with population > 5000 get priority. 2. Villages with literacy rate < 60% are excluded. 3. If a village has a health center, it gets extra points even if population < 5000. Village R has 4800 population, 65% literacy, and a health center. Village S has 6200 population, 58% literacy, and no health center. Which statement is correct?

   • A. Both R and S qualify for the program
   • B. Only R qualifies for the program
   • C. Only S qualifies for the program
   • D. Neither R nor S qualifies for the program
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Village R qualifies because it has a health center (exception in criterion 3) and literacy > 60%. Village S is excluded despite high population because literacy is below 60%.

7. Q7 · Basic Numeracy

   A state government scheme offers a subsidy of 35% on the purchase of agricultural equipment. If a farmer buys a tractor for ₹4,80,000 after the subsidy, what was the original price of the tractor?

   • A. ₹7,38,462
   • B. ₹6,48,000
   • C. ₹7,20,000
   • D. ₹6,00,000
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   If the subsidy is 35%, the farmer pays 65% of the original price. Let original price = X. Then 0.65X = 4,80,000. So X = 4,80,000 ÷ 0.65 = 7,38,462 (approximately).

8. Q8 · General Mental Ability

   If in a sequence, the fifth term is 23 and the eighth term is 38, and each term increases by the same amount, what is the fifteenth term?

   • A. 68
   • B. 73
   • C. 63
   • D. 58
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Common difference d = (38 - 23) / (8 - 5) = 15 / 3 = 5. From 8th term (38) to 15th term is 7 steps: 38 + 7×5 = 38 + 35 = 73.

9. Q9 · Major Events & Dynasties of MP

   The Paramara dynasty ruler Bhoja, who established Bhojpur and built the famous Bhojeshwar Temple, ruled primarily from which capital city?

   • A. Ujjain
   • B. Mandu
   • C. Dhar
   • D. Maheshwar
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Raja Bhoja of the Paramara dynasty ruled from Dhar (Dhara Nagari) as his capital. He was a renowned scholar-king and patron of arts who built Bhojpur and the magnificent Bhojeshwar Temple.

10. Q10 · MP Forests & Wildlife

    Which wildlife sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh was specifically established for the conservation of the endangered Swamp Deer (Barasingha)?

    • A. Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary
    • B. Kuno National Park
    • C. Kanha National Park
    • D. Pench National Park
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Kanha National Park is famous for successfully conserving the hard-ground barasingha (swamp deer), which was on the brink of extinction and is now found only in this park.