RSMSSB 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

RSMSSB 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 · Indian Polity and Constitution

   Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers of a state?

   • A. Article 163
   • B. Article 164
   • C. Article 165
   • D. Article 166
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Article 164 of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Chief Minister and other ministers of a state, their tenure, and collective responsibility to the State Legislative Assembly.

2. Q2 · Current Affairs

   The 'Mission LiFE' (Lifestyle for Environment) initiative was launched to promote sustainable living. Which organization is the nodal agency for its implementation in India?

   • A. NITI Aayog
   • B. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
   • C. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
   • D. Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Mission LiFE was launched by the Prime Minister at COP26, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal agency for its implementation.

3. Q3 · Physics

   A body of mass 5 kg is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. What is its kinetic energy?

   • A. 100 J
   • B. 250 J
   • C. 500 J
   • D. 50 J
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Kinetic Energy = 1/2 × m × v² = 1/2 × 5 × (10)² = 1/2 × 5 × 100 = 250 Joules.

4. Q4 · Average

   The average age of 8 persons is increased by 2 years when one person aged 24 years is replaced by a new person. What is the age of the new person?

   • A. 36 years
   • B. 38 years
   • C. 40 years
   • D. 42 years
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Total increase in age = 8×2 = 16 years. Since the person aged 24 is replaced, the new person's age = 24 + 16 = 40 years.

5. Q5 · Chemistry

   Which of the following is the chemical name of common baking soda?

   • A. Sodium carbonate
   • B. Sodium bicarbonate
   • C. Calcium carbonate
   • D. Sodium hydroxide
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Baking soda is chemically known as sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO₃), used in cooking and as an antacid.

6. Q6 · LCM and HCF

   The HCF of two numbers is 18 and their LCM is 1080. If one of the numbers is 108, what is the other number?

   • A. 180
   • B. 162
   • C. 216
   • D. 198
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Using the relation: Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM. So, 108 × Other number = 18 × 1080. Other number = 19440 ÷ 108 = 180.

7. Q7 · Simple and Compound Interest

   A sum of money becomes ₹9,360 in 2 years and ₹10,800 in 4 years at simple interest. What is the principal amount?

   • A. ₹7,920
   • B. ₹8,200
   • C. ₹8,640
   • D. ₹7,200
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Interest for 2 years (from year 2 to year 4) = 10800 - 9360 = 1440. So SI for 1 year = 720. Total SI for 2 years = 1440, so Principal = 9360 - 1440 = 7920.

8. Q8 · Algebra

   If 3x + 7 = 28, what is the value of x?

   • A. 5
   • B. 7
   • C. 9
   • D. 6
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   3x + 7 = 28 → 3x = 21 → x = 7.

9. Q9 · Trigonometry (Basics)

   If sin θ = 3/5, what is the value of cos θ? (Assume θ is acute)

   • A. 3/5
   • B. 4/5
   • C. 5/3
   • D. 5/4
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Using Pythagoras theorem in a right triangle: cos θ = √(1 - sin²θ) = √(1 - 9/25) = √(16/25) = 4/5.

10. Q10 · Series Completion

    Find the missing number in the following series: 7, 14, 28, 56, ?

    • A. 84
    • B. 96
    • C. 112
    • D. 120
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Each number in the series is multiplied by 2 to get the next number. 7×2=14, 14×2=28, 28×2=56, 56×2=112. Hence, the missing number is 112.