PSSSB 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

PSSSB 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 20 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 · Indian and World Geography

   Which of the following is the correct descending order of Indian states by geographical area?

   • A. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
   • B. Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh
   • C. Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra
   • D. Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   By geographical area, the correct descending order is Rajasthan (largest), followed by Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and then Uttar Pradesh.

2. Q2 · Number System

   A number when divided by 357 leaves a remainder of 48. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 17?

   • A. 12
   • B. 14
   • C. 16
   • D. 15
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Since 357 is divisible by 17 (357 = 17 × 21), when the number leaves remainder 48 with 357, dividing 48 by 17 gives quotient 2 and remainder 14.

3. Q3 · Percentage

   A shopkeeper increases the price of an article by 20% and then offers a discount of 15%. What is the net percentage change in price?

   • A. 5% increase
   • B. 2% increase
   • C. 3% decrease
   • D. 2% decrease
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Let original price be 100. After 20% increase: 120. After 15% discount on 120: 120 - 18 = 102. Net change = 2% increase.

4. Q4 · Time and Work

   A and B together can complete a work in 12 days. A alone can do it in 20 days. In how many days can B alone complete the work?

   • A. 25 days
   • B. 30 days
   • C. 35 days
   • D. 40 days
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   A's 1 day work = 1/20, (A+B)'s 1 day work = 1/12. B's 1 day work = 1/12 - 1/20 = 1/30. B alone takes 30 days.

5. Q5 · Geometry

   Two angles of a triangle are 45° and 65°. What is the measure of the third angle?

   • A. 60°
   • B. 70°
   • C. 75°
   • D. 80°
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The sum of all angles in a triangle is 180°. Third angle = 180° - (45° + 65°) = 180° - 110° = 70°.

6. Q6 · Classification

   Find the odd one out from the following: Rose, Lotus, Lily, Potato

   • A. Rose
   • B. Lotus
   • C. Lily
   • D. Potato
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Potato is a vegetable, while Rose, Lotus, and Lily are flowers.

7. Q7 · Blood Relations

   Pointing to a photograph, Ravi said, 'She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son.' How is the woman in the photograph related to Ravi?

   • A. Sister
   • B. Daughter
   • C. Mother
   • D. Cousin
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Ravi's grandfather's only son is Ravi's father. The daughter of Ravi's father is Ravi's sister.

8. Q8 · Ranking and Order

   In a class of 40 students, Meera ranks 12th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom?

   • A. 28
   • B. 29
   • C. 30
   • D. 31
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Rank from bottom = Total students - Rank from top + 1 = 40 - 12 + 1 = 29.

9. Q9 · Statement and Argument

   Statement: The government should ban the use of plastic bags in all cities. Argument I: Yes, plastic bags are non-biodegradable and harm the environment. Argument II: No, it will affect the livelihood of plastic bag manufacturers. Which argument(s) is/are strong?

   • A. Only argument I is strong
   • B. Only argument II is strong
   • C. Both arguments I and II are strong
   • D. Neither I nor II is strong
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Argument I is strong as it provides environmental justification. Argument II is weak as livelihood concerns cannot override environmental damage.

10. Q10 · Samanarthak (Synonyms)

    ਸ਼ਬਦ 'ਅਕਾਸ਼' ਦਾ ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਕਿਹੜਾ ਹੈ? (Which is the synonym of 'ਅਕਾਸ਼' (sky)?)

    • A. ਧਰਤੀ (Earth)
    • B. ਅੰਬਰ (Sky)
    • C. ਪਾਣੀ (Water)
    • D. ਅੱਗ (Fire)
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    ਅੰਬਰ is a synonym of ਅਕਾਸ਼, both meaning sky in Punjabi.