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TSPSC Group II 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Science and Technology
Consider the following statements about ISRO's Chandrayaan missions: 1. Chandrayaan-1 discovered water molecules on the lunar surface 2. Chandrayaan-2 successfully landed its rover on the Moon's south polar region 3. Chandrayaan-3 achieved India's first successful soft landing on the Moon Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A. Only 1 and 3
- B. Only 2 and 3
- C. Only 1 and 2
- D. All 1, 2 and 3
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Statement 1 is correct—Chandrayaan-1 discovered water molecules in 2008. Statement 2 is incorrect—Chandrayaan-2's lander crashed during descent in 2019. Statement 3 is correct—Chandrayaan-3 successfully landed in August 2023.
Q2 · Indian Economy and Planning
The term 'Green Revolution' in India primarily refers to:
- A. Large-scale afforestation programs undertaken in the 1970s
- B. Significant increase in agricultural production through high-yielding variety seeds
- C. Promotion of organic farming across rural India
- D. Development of renewable energy sources in agriculture
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Green Revolution in India, which began in the mid-1960s, refers to the dramatic increase in agricultural production, especially wheat and rice, achieved through the introduction of high-yielding variety (HYV) seeds, chemical fertilizers, and improved irrigation.
Q3 · Irrigation and Water Management
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project lifts water from which river to provide irrigation to upland areas?
- A. Krishna River
- B. Godavari River
- C. Manjira River
- D. Bhima River
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, one of the world's largest multi-stage lift irrigation schemes, lifts water from the Godavari River to irrigate over 18 lakh acres in 13 districts of Telangana.
Q4 · Logical Reasoning
Complete the series: 5, 11, 23, 47, 95, ?
- A. 181
- B. 191
- C. 185
- D. 175
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The pattern is: each term is obtained by multiplying the previous term by 2 and adding 1. Thus, 95 × 2 + 1 = 191.
Q5 · Critical Reasoning
Statements: No scientist is an artist. All musicians are artists. Conclusions: I. No musician is a scientist. II. Some artists are musicians.
- A. Only conclusion I follows
- B. Only conclusion II follows
- C. Both conclusions follow
- D. Neither conclusion follows
Answer and solution
Answer: C
From 'No scientist is an artist' and 'All musicians are artists', we can conclude that no musician can be a scientist (conclusion I follows). Also, since all musicians are artists, it means some artists are musicians (conclusion II follows). Therefore, both conclusions follow.
Q6 · Grammar
Identify the correct form of the verb: "Neither the teacher nor the students ____ present yesterday."
- A. was
- B. were
- C. is
- D. are
Answer and solution
Answer: B
When 'neither...nor' connects two subjects, the verb agrees with the subject closer to it; here 'students' is plural, so 'were' is correct.
Q7 · Verbal Ability
Complete the analogy: Pen : Writer :: Brush : ?
- A. Painter
- B. Canvas
- C. Color
- D. Art
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The relationship is tool to user; a pen is the tool used by a writer, just as a brush is the tool used by a painter.
Q8 · Telangana Polity and Administration
According to the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, what is the minimum population requirement for an area to be constituted as a Gram Panchayat?
- A. 500 persons
- B. 1000 persons
- C. 1500 persons
- D. 2000 persons
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Under the Telangana Panchayat Raj Act, 2018, a village with a population of not less than 500 persons can be constituted as a Gram Panchayat.
Q9 · Geography of India
Which soil type, known for its high fertility and moisture retention capacity, is predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau region?
- A. Alluvial soil
- B. Red soil
- C. Black soil
- D. Laterite soil
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Black soil, also known as regur or cotton soil, is characteristic of the Deccan Plateau region and is highly suitable for cotton cultivation due to its moisture retention properties.
Q10 · Logical Reasoning
Five friends P, Q, R, S, and T are sitting in a row facing north. Q sits at one of the extreme ends. T sits between P and S. R does not sit next to Q. Who sits at the center?
- A. P
- B. T
- C. S
- D. R
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Since Q is at an extreme end, T is between P and S, and R does not sit next to Q, the arrangement is Q-P-T-S-R. Therefore, T sits at the center.
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