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SOF IGKO · Previous year papers · 2022

SOF IGKO 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · Computers and IT Basics
Which component of a computer is often called the 'brain' of the system?
- A. Hard Disk
- B. Random Access Memory (RAM)
- C. Central Processing Unit (CPU)
- D. Motherboard
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The CPU (Central Processing Unit) is called the brain of the computer because it performs all the processing and controls the operations of other components.
Q2 · India and the World
The headquarters of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is located in which city?
- A. Geneva
- B. New York
- C. Paris
- D. Vienna
Answer and solution
Answer: C
UNESCO's headquarters is situated in Paris, France, where it works to promote international cooperation in education, science, culture, and communication.
Q3 · Famous Personalities
Who became the youngest Indian woman to summit Mount Everest in 2014 at the age of 13 years and 11 months?
- A. Poorna Malavath
- B. Shivangi Pathak
- C. Arunima Sinha
- D. Bachendri Pal
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Poorna Malavath from Telangana became the youngest Indian woman to climb Mount Everest in 2014 at the age of 13 years and 11 months.
Q4 · Sports News
Which Indian state hosted the 36th National Games in 2022 after a gap of 7 years?
- A. Maharashtra
- B. Kerala
- C. Gujarat
- D. Karnataka
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Gujarat hosted the 36th National Games from September 27 to October 10, 2022, with events held across six cities including Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Surat.
Q5 · Health and Hygiene
Which of the following practices is MOST important to prevent the spread of communicable diseases like flu and common cold?
- A. Wearing fashionable clothes
- B. Regular handwashing with soap and water
- C. Eating only vegetarian food
- D. Avoiding outdoor activities
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Regular handwashing with soap and water is the most effective way to prevent the transmission of germs and communicable diseases like flu and common cold.
Q6 · Environmental Awareness
Which international agreement aims to limit global temperature rise to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels?
- A. Kyoto Protocol
- B. Montreal Protocol
- C. Paris Agreement
- D. Rio Declaration
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, commits countries to limit global warming to well below 2°C and pursue efforts to limit it to 1.5°C.
Q7 · Case Studies and Inferences
A country facing severe water scarcity decided to implement rainwater harvesting in all urban buildings. This decision was primarily aimed at achieving which of the following goals?
- A. Increasing groundwater recharge and conserving water resources
- B. Promoting construction industry growth
- C. Reducing electricity consumption
- D. Improving air quality in cities
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Rainwater harvesting directly helps in recharging groundwater levels and conserving water resources, which is the primary objective when implemented in water-scarce regions.
Q8 · Career and Education Awareness
Which entrance examination is primarily conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India?
- A. NEET
- B. JEE Main
- C. CLAT
- D. CAT
Answer and solution
Answer: B
JEE Main (Joint Entrance Examination Main) is the primary entrance test for admission to undergraduate engineering programs in India, including NITs and IIITs.
Q9 · Books and Authors
Who is the author of the famous book 'The God of Small Things'?
- A. Kiran Desai
- B. Jhumpa Lahiri
- C. Arundhati Roy
- D. Anita Desai
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Arundhati Roy authored 'The God of Small Things', which won the Booker Prize in 1997.
Q10 · Science and Technology
Which element is used in making semiconductors for computer chips?
- A. Copper
- B. Silicon
- C. Aluminum
- D. Gold
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Silicon is the primary element used in semiconductor manufacturing for computer chips due to its electrical properties.

Breakdown by subject

General Awareness
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Current Affairs
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Life Skills
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Achievers Section
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SOF IGKO 2022 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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At https://shishya.in/exams/SOF_IGKO/pyq/2022 you can solve SOF IGKO 19 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2022 paper free. Shishya does not reproduce the original paper: every question is freshly worded in that year's pattern — same topics, style and difficulty, new wording and numbers, and this set holds 19 questions, not the whole paper. They run as a timed mock with instant scoring, step-by-step solutions and topic-wise weak-area analysis. No fee and no coaching enrolment needed.

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