MPPSC SSE 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

MPPSC SSE 2024 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 · Current Events of National & International Importance

   Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?

   • A. Indonesia
   • B. India
   • C. Brazil
   • D. Italy
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   India hosted the G20 Summit in 2023 in New Delhi, assuming the presidency from Indonesia and passing it to Brazil for 2024.

2. Q2 · Information & Communication Technology

   What does 'AI' stand for in the context of computer technology?

   • A. Automatic Intelligence
   • B. Artificial Intelligence
   • C. Advanced Integration
   • D. Analytical Interface
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which refers to the simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems.

3. Q3 · MP's Contribution to Freedom Movement

   Saadat Khan, an officer in the cavalry unit of Tukoji Rao Holkar II, is particularly remembered for his role in which event during the freedom struggle in Indore?

   • A. Leading the Salt Satyagraha movement in 1930
   • B. Organizing the Quit India Movement in 1942
   • C. Spearheading the revolt against the British in July 1857
   • D. Founding the Indian National Congress chapter in Indore
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Saadat Khan led a surprise attack against British officials at the Indore Residency on July 1, 1857, forcing them to flee within hours. He is celebrated as a guiding spirit of the 1857 revolt in Indore.

4. Q4 · Festivals, Folk Music & Literature

   Bhagoria festival, celebrated in the Jhabua and Khargone districts of Madhya Pradesh, is also known as the 'Festival of Love.' Which tribal community primarily celebrates this festival?

   • A. Gond tribe
   • B. Korku tribe
   • C. Bhil tribe
   • D. Baiga tribe
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Bhagoria is celebrated by the Bhil tribe in March, just before Holi. During this festival, young men and women choose their life partners, and consent is shown by applying red powder on each other's faces.

5. Q5 · Physical Geography of MP

   Dhupgarh, the highest peak of Madhya Pradesh with an altitude of approximately 1,350 meters, is located in which mountain range?

   • A. Vindhya Range
   • B. Satpura Range
   • C. Aravalli Range
   • D. Maikal Range
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Dhupgarh peak is situated in the Satpura Range in Madhya Pradesh and is the highest point in the state at approximately 1,350 meters above sea level.

6. Q6 · Polity of MP

   Which Governor of Madhya Pradesh served during the brief period of President's Rule from April 30, 1977 to June 23, 1977?

   • A. Pattabhi Sitaramayya
   • B. Hari Vinayak Pataskar
   • C. Satya Narayan Sinha
   • D. K. C. Reddy
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Satya Narayan Sinha was the Governor of Madhya Pradesh during the President's Rule period from April 30, 1977 to June 23, 1977, following the political transition after the Emergency.

7. Q7 · Economy of Madhya Pradesh

   Which sector contributes the most to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Madhya Pradesh?

   • A. Secondary sector
   • B. Tertiary sector
   • C. Primary sector
   • D. Quaternary sector
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Eliminating options: Quaternary sector (D) is not a standard GSDP classification, so ruled out. Between primary, secondary, and tertiary, most Indian states—including Madhya Pradesh—have the services (tertiary) sector as the largest contributor to GSDP, typically 40%+, exceeding agriculture and industry. Estimation of typical state economic structure confirms tertiary dominance.

8. Q8 · Comprehension

   Read the passage and answer the question: "Economic diversification is critical for sustainable development. States with agrarian economies must invest in secondary and tertiary sectors to create employment opportunities and reduce rural-urban migration. Industrial clusters and service hubs can transform regional economies." Which of the following is the primary message of the passage?

   • A. Agriculture should be completely replaced by industry
   • B. Balanced development across sectors is essential for sustainability
   • C. Rural-urban migration is the main problem in agrarian states
   • D. Service sectors are more important than agriculture
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage emphasizes economic diversification across sectors rather than abandoning agriculture, highlighting balanced development as key to sustainability and employment generation.

9. Q9 · General Mental Ability

   In a certain code language, 'MPPSC' is written as 'NQQTD'. How is 'BHOPAL' written in that code?

   • A. CIPQBM
   • B. CJPQBM
   • C. BIPQAM
   • D. CIQPBN
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each letter is shifted one position forward in the alphabet (M→N, P→Q, P→Q, S→T, C→D). Applying the same rule: B→C, H→I, O→P, P→Q, A→B, L→M.

10. Q10 · Decision Making & Problem Solving

    You are a Forest Officer and receive intelligence that a group of villagers plan to illegally cut trees in a protected forest area tomorrow to build a community hall, as they have no government-allocated land. They are economically weak. Stopping them forcibly may lead to unrest. What is the MOST balanced approach?

    • A. Ignore the matter as it is for a community cause and the villagers are poor
    • B. Deploy armed forest guards to prevent the cutting and arrest violators
    • C. Immediately meet village leaders, explain legal consequences, and initiate dialogue with district administration for legal land allocation
    • D. Allow them to cut a limited number of trees as a compromise
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Option C balances enforcement with empathy: it prevents the illegal act through dialogue, addresses the root cause, and involves proper administrative channels without confrontation or compromising the law.