The night before the exam, sleep. A rested mind recalls what a tired one has only read.

TSPSC Group IV · Previous year papers · 2021

TSPSC Group IV 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 150) · 150 min

Every question here is freshly worded in the pattern of the 2021 paper — same topics, style and difficulty — not the original questions, which Shishya does not reproduce.

More Telangana government exams →

Share with your prep group:WhatsApp

Solve these 20 2021-pattern questions as a timed mock — free

20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 150) · instant scoring · topic-wise analysis. Sign up with Google, free, to attempt and track your progress.

Sign up with GoogleNo forms. Take this set timed and keep your score.Practise 10 questions from this set now — no sign-in →

Stuck on a question from this set?

Ask Shishya — your free AI tutor — to explain any TSPSC Group IV 2021-pattern question, concept, or shortcut, step by step, in your language.

Ask Shishya about this set →

TSPSC Group IV 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 20 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

Q1 · Indian Polity and Governance
Which of the following statements regarding the Governor of a State is/are correct? 1. The Governor is appointed by the President for a term of five years. 2. The Governor can be removed only through impeachment. 3. The Governor acts as the Chancellor of universities in the State.
- A. 1 and 3 only
- B. 1 only
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. All of the above
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Statement 1 is correct: the Governor holds office for five years. Statement 3 is also correct: the Governor typically serves as Chancellor of state universities. Statement 2 is incorrect: the Governor can be removed by the President at any time, not through impeachment.
Q2 · General Science and its Applications
Which of the following vitamins is synthesized in the human body upon exposure to sunlight?
- A. Vitamin A
- B. Vitamin C
- C. Vitamin D
- D. Vitamin K
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Vitamin D is synthesized in the skin when it is exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) radiation from sunlight. It is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health.
Q3 · Telangana Economy and Development
T-Hub, a platform for start-ups focusing on technology-driven solutions, is primarily located in which city?
- A. Warangal
- B. Nizamabad
- C. Hyderabad
- D. Karimnagar
Answer and solution
Answer: C
T-Hub is located in Hyderabad, which has become a global IT hub hosting technology giants like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. T-Hub supports start-ups with technology-driven solutions for sustainable development challenges.
Q4 · Telangana Statehood Movement (1948-2014)
On which date did the President of India give assent to the Telangana Bill, formally paving the way for creation of the new state?
- A. February 18, 2014
- B. February 20, 2014
- C. March 1, 2014
- D. June 2, 2014
Answer and solution
Answer: C
President Pranab Mukherjee gave his assent to the Telangana Bill on March 1, 2014. The bill had been passed in the Lok Sabha on February 18 and in the Rajya Sabha on February 20, 2014. Telangana formally came into existence on June 2, 2014.
Q5 · Time and Work
A can complete a work in 12 days and B can complete it in 18 days. Working together, in how many days will they finish the work?
- A. 7.2 days
- B. 6.5 days
- C. 8 days
- D. 9 days
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Work done per day by A = 1/12, by B = 1/18. Together = 1/12 + 1/18 = 5/36. Time = 36/5 = 7.2 days.
Q6 · Simple and Compound Interest
The compound interest on ₹8,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years (compounded annually) is:
- A. ₹1,680
- B. ₹1,600
- C. ₹1,800
- D. ₹1,750
Answer and solution
Answer: A
A = P(1 + R/100)^n = 8000(1.1)² = 8000 × 1.21 = 9680. CI = 9680 - 8000 = ₹1,680.
Q7 · Blood Relations
Pointing to a woman, Ravi said, 'She is the daughter of my grandfather's only son.' How is the woman related to Ravi?
- A. Sister
- B. Daughter
- C. Mother
- D. Cousin
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Grandfather's only son is Ravi's father. Daughter of Ravi's father is Ravi's sister.
Q8 · Number and Letter Series
Find the next term in the letter series: B, E, H, K, ?
- A. M
- B. N
- C. L
- D. O
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Each letter is shifted 3 positions forward in the alphabet. K + 3 = N.
Q9 · Calendar and Clock
The calendar for the year 2015 will be the same as for which of the following years?
- A. 2021
- B. 2026
- C. 2031
- D. 2037
Answer and solution
Answer: B
2015 is a non-leap year starting on Thursday. Counting odd days forward, 2026 also starts on Thursday and is a non-leap year, making the calendars identical.
Q10 · Non-Verbal Reasoning
If a square piece of paper is folded diagonally to form a triangle and then folded again diagonally, what shape is formed?
- A. Rectangle
- B. Square
- C. Smaller triangle
- D. Pentagon
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Folding a square diagonally creates a triangle. Folding the triangle diagonally again creates a smaller triangle.

Breakdown by subject

General Studies and General Abilities
4 questions
Telangana — History, Movement, Geography and Policies
4 questions
Arithmetic and Numerical Ability
4 questions
Mental Ability and Reasoning
8 questions

TSPSC Group IV 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

Where can I solve the TSPSC Group IV 2021 previous year paper (PYQ) free online?

At https://shishya.in/exams/TS_TSPSC_GROUP4/pyq/2021 you can solve TSPSC Group IV 20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 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 20 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.

Are these the actual TSPSC Group IV 2021 paper questions?

No. They are PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the TSPSC Group IV 2021 paper — freshly worded practice questions in the same pattern, not the original questions, which Shishya does not reproduce. This set holds 20 questions.

Do these TSPSC Group IV 2021 pattern questions come with solutions and analysis?

Yes — every question carries a worked solution, and on submitting you get an instant score with a topic-wise breakdown showing exactly which areas to revise. Wrong answers are auto-collected into a free Mistake Notebook for one-tap re-practice until cleared.

Are previous year papers enough to crack TSPSC Group IV?

Previous-year papers are the best signal of what the exam actually tests, but they work best with targeted practice and a plan. On Shishya (all free): solve PYQ-pattern sets year-wise, drill weak topics via the Mistake Notebook, follow a day-by-day plan from the Personal Coach at https://shishya.in/coach and sit the Sunday All-India Live Test at https://shishya.in/live-test to see where you stand nationally.