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TSPSC Group II 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Indian Economy and Planning
Which of the following is NOT a component of India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) calculation using the expenditure method?
- A. Private Consumption Expenditure
- B. Government Consumption Expenditure
- C. Net Exports (Exports minus Imports)
- D. Fiscal Deficit of the Government
Answer and solution
Answer: D
The expenditure method of GDP calculation includes Private Consumption, Government Consumption, Gross Investment, and Net Exports. Fiscal Deficit is a measure of government borrowing and is not a component of GDP calculation.
Q2 · History and Culture of Telangana
The Kakatiya dynasty, which ruled Telangana region, had its capital at:
- A. Hyderabad
- B. Warangal
- C. Karimnagar
- D. Nizamabad
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Kakatiya dynasty established their capital at Warangal (also called Orugallu) and ruled from the 12th to 14th centuries. They were known for their administrative efficiency and architectural contributions.
Q3 · Economy of Telangana
Which sector contributes the highest share to Telangana's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)?
- A. Agriculture and Allied Activities
- B. Manufacturing Industries
- C. Services Sector
- D. Mining and Quarrying
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Services Sector contributes the largest share to Telangana's GSDP, driven primarily by IT and ITeS industries, financial services, and real estate, accounting for more than 60% of the state's economy.
Q4 · Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, if TELANGANA is written as UFMBOHBOB, how will HYDERABAD be written in that code?
- A. IZEFSBCBE
- B. GXCDQZAZC
- C. IYFDRABAD
- D. HZEFSBCBE
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The pattern shows each letter is shifted by +1 position in the alphabet (T→U, E→F, etc.). Applying the same logic to HYDERABAD: H→I, Y→Z, D→E, E→F, R→S, A→B, B→C, A→B, D→E gives IZEFSBCBE.
Q5 · Permutations and Combinations
In how many ways can 5 boys and 4 girls be arranged in a row such that no two girls sit together?
- A. 86400
- B. 14400
- C. 28800
- D. 43200
Answer and solution
Answer: D
5 boys arrange in 5!=120 ways, creating 6 gaps. Place 4 girls in these gaps: 6P4=360. Total=120×360=43200.
Q6 · Reading Comprehension
Read the sentence: "The drought had devastating effects on agriculture, resulting in crop failure and food scarcity." What can be inferred from this statement?
- A. Agriculture thrived during the drought
- B. The drought caused agricultural and food problems
- C. Food was abundant despite drought
- D. Crops were unaffected by lack of rain
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The sentence clearly indicates that drought led to both agricultural damage (crop failure) and consequent food supply issues (scarcity).
Q7 · Science and Technology
Which of the following is the primary function of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the human body?
- A. Transport of oxygen
- B. Blood clotting
- C. Defense against infections
- D. Regulation of body temperature
Answer and solution
Answer: C
White blood cells or leukocytes are primarily responsible for defending the body against infections and foreign invaders as part of the immune system.
Q8 · Geography of Telangana
The Godavari River, which is the longest river flowing through Telangana, originates in which state?
- A. Karnataka
- B. Maharashtra
- C. Madhya Pradesh
- D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Godavari River originates at Trimbakeshwar in the Nashik district of Maharashtra and flows through Telangana before entering Andhra Pradesh.
Q9 · Verbal Reasoning
If HARMONY is coded as IBSNPOZ, then how will JUSTICE be coded in the same pattern?
- A. KVTUJDF
- B. KVTUJEF
- C. KVTUJDG
- D. KVTUJCF
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Each letter is shifted by +1 position in the alphabet. J→K, U→V, S→T, T→U, I→J, C→D, E→F, giving KVTUJDF.
Q10 · Arithmetic
A shopkeeper marked an article at 40% above the cost price and then allowed a discount of 20%. If the selling price is ₹672, what is the cost price of the article?
- A. ₹580
- B. ₹600
- C. ₹620
- D. ₹640
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Let cost price be x. Marked price = 1.4x. After 20% discount, selling price = 0.8 × 1.4x = 1.12x = 672. Therefore, x = 672/1.12 = ₹600.
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