TSPSC Group I 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

TSPSC Group I 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 · Economic Development

   In the context of inclusive economic growth, what does the term 'financial inclusion' primarily aim to achieve?

   • A. Providing banking and financial services to the unbanked population
   • B. Increasing the profit margins of commercial banks
   • C. Reducing the fiscal deficit of the government
   • D. Encouraging foreign direct investment in the banking sector
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Financial inclusion aims to provide affordable and accessible banking and financial services to all sections of society, particularly the unbanked and underprivileged populations, thereby promoting inclusive economic growth.

2. Q2 · Telangana Leaders and Movements

   Who was known as the 'Andhra Kesari' and played a crucial role in advocating for a separate Andhra state that indirectly influenced the later Telangana movement?

   • A. Potti Sriramulu
   • B. T. Prakasam
   • C. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao
   • D. Konda Venkatappayya
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   T. Prakasam was known as 'Andhra Kesari' and was instrumental in advocating for linguistic state formation.

3. Q3 · Quantitative Aptitude

   A sum of Rs. 12,000 is invested at 8% per annum simple interest for 3 years. What will be the total amount received at the end of the period?

   • A. Rs. 14,400
   • B. Rs. 14,880
   • C. Rs. 13,920
   • D. Rs. 15,000
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Simple Interest = (P × R × T)/100 = (12000 × 8 × 3)/100 = Rs. 2,880. Total Amount = Principal + SI = 12,000 + 2,880 = Rs. 14,880.

4. Q4 · Data Sufficiency

   What is the percentage increase in the population of City X from 2020 to 2023? Statement I: The population in 2020 was 5 lakh. Statement II: The population in 2023 is 20% more than the population in 2022. Which statement(s) is/are sufficient to answer the question?

   • A. Statement I alone is sufficient
   • B. Statement II alone is sufficient
   • C. Both statements together are necessary
   • D. Neither statement is sufficient even together
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Statement I gives only the 2020 population; Statement II relates 2023 to 2022 but not to 2020. Neither alone nor together can we determine the increase from 2020 to 2023 without the actual 2023 population or intermediate data.

5. Q5 · Geography

   The Western Ghats are recognized as one of the world's eight 'hottest hotspots' of biological diversity primarily because:

   • A. They receive the highest rainfall in India throughout the year
   • B. They have high levels of endemism in flora and fauna with significant habitat loss
   • C. They are the oldest mountain ranges in India
   • D. They contain the largest number of tiger reserves in the country
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Western Ghats are designated as a biodiversity hotspot due to exceptionally high endemism—many species found nowhere else—combined with significant threats from habitat loss and degradation.

6. Q6 · Disaster Management and Internal Security

   Which of the following is/are components of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) framework? 1. It is headed by the Prime Minister of India. 2. State Disaster Management Authorities are chaired by the respective Chief Ministers. 3. District Disaster Management Authorities are headed by the District Magistrate. Select the correct answer:

   • A. 1 and 2 only
   • B. 2 and 3 only
   • C. 1 and 3 only
   • D. 1, 2 and 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   All three statements are correct. The NDMA is chaired by the Prime Minister, State DMAs by Chief Ministers, and District DMAs by District Collectors/Magistrates, as per the Disaster Management Act, 2005.

7. Q7 · Telangana Leaders and Movements

   Who among the following led the armed peasant struggle against the Nizam's rule in Telangana during 1946-1951?

   • A. Ravi Narayan Reddy
   • B. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao
   • C. Swami Ramananda Tirtha
   • D. K. V. Ranga Reddy
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Ravi Narayan Reddy was a key communist leader who played a central role in organizing the armed peasant rebellion against the feudal landlords and Nizam's regime during the Telangana armed struggle.

8. Q8 · Quantitative Aptitude

   If the price of a commodity increases by 25%, by what percentage should consumption be reduced so that the expenditure remains the same?

   • A. 20%
   • B. 22%
   • C. 25%
   • D. 30%
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Reduction required = [25/(100+25)] × 100 = (25/125) × 100 = 20%. To keep expenditure constant, consumption must be reduced by 20%.

9. Q9 · Tables and Charts

   The following table shows the crop production (in lakh tonnes) in four districts of Telangana for the year 2023: District | Rice | Cotton | Maize Khammam | 12.5 | 8.2 | 6.8 Warangal | 10.3 | 11.5 | 7.4 Nalgonda | 14.1 | 6.9 | 5.2 Adilabad | 9.7 | 9.8 | 8.6 Which district produced the HIGHEST total crop output?

   • A. Khammam
   • B. Warangal
   • C. Nalgonda
   • D. Adilabad
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Total production for Warangal = 10.3 + 11.5 + 7.4 = 29.2 lakh tonnes, which is the highest among all districts.

10. Q10 · Basic Statistics

    The number of complaints received by a District Grievance Cell over six months are: 45, 52, 48, 63, 55, and 57. What is the median number of complaints?

    • A. 52
    • B. 53.5
    • C. 54
    • D. 55
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Arranging in order: 45, 48, 52, 55, 57, 63. Median = (52 + 55) / 2 = 53.5.