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TSPSC Group IV 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Current Affairs
Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the QUAD grouping?
- A. India
- B. Japan
- C. South Korea
- D. Australia
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD) comprises India, Japan, Australia, and the United States. South Korea is not a member.
Q2 · Geography and Resources of Telangana
Which of the following districts in Telangana is known for significant granite and limestone mining activities?
- A. Nalgonda
- B. Khammam
- C. Medak
- D. Warangal
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Testing each option: Nalgonda district is well-documented for its extensive granite quarries and large cement industry based on abundant limestone deposits (multiple cement plants at Nalgonda). Khammam is known more for coal and other minerals, Medak for industry, and Warangal for coal/granite but less for limestone. Nalgonda best fits both granite and limestone mining prominence.
Q3 · History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana
Which monument in Hyderabad was commissioned using bricks made from soil brought from Mecca, giving it its name?
- A. Charminar
- B. Golconda Fort
- C. Mecca Masjid
- D. Qutb Shahi Tombs
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah, the fifth ruler of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, commissioned bricks made from soil brought from Mecca and used them in the central arch of Mecca Masjid, thus giving the mosque its name.
Q4 · Simple and Compound Interest
What is the simple interest on ₹6,000 at 8% per annum for 3 years?
- A. ₹1,440
- B. ₹1,200
- C. ₹1,600
- D. ₹1,800
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Simple Interest = (P × R × T)/100 = (6000 × 8 × 3)/100 = ₹1,440.
Q5 · Profit and Loss
A merchant marks an article 40% above the cost price and allows a discount of 25%. What is his profit percentage?
- A. 5%
- B. 10%
- C. 15%
- D. 12%
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Let CP = 100. MP = 140. SP after 25% discount = 140 × 0.75 = 105. Profit = 105 - 100 = 5. Profit % = 5%.
Q6 · Directions and Distances
A person walks 8 km towards North, then turns right and walks 6 km, then turns left and walks 4 km. How far is he from the starting point?
- A. 10 km
- B. 12 km
- C. 13 km
- D. 15 km
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Total northward distance = 8 + 4 = 12 km. Eastward distance = 6 km. Distance = √(12² + 6²) = √(144 + 36) = √180 ≈ 13.4 km, closest to 13 km.
Q7 · Statistics
The median of the data set 15, 22, 18, 27, 30, 24, 19 is:
- A. 22
- B. 24
- C. 19
- D. 27
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Arranging in order: 15, 18, 19, 22, 24, 27, 30. The middle (4th) value is 22.
Q8 · Calendar and Clock
How many times do the hands of a clock form a right angle in a day?
- A. 22
- B. 24
- C. 44
- D. 48
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The hands of a clock form a right angle 2 times every hour (except at 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock where they form only once). In 12 hours = 22 times, so in 24 hours = 44 times.
Q9 · History and Cultural Heritage of Telangana
The famous Warangal Fort was built during the reign of which dynasty?
- A. Satavahana Dynasty
- B. Kakatiya Dynasty
- C. Qutb Shahi Dynasty
- D. Asaf Jahi Dynasty
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Warangal Fort was constructed by the Kakatiya dynasty, who ruled the region during the 12th and 13th centuries.
Q10 · Logical Reasoning, Analytical Ability and Data Interpretation
If in a row of 35 students, Ravi is 14th from the left and Sita is 18th from the right, how many students are there between Ravi and Sita?
- A. 2
- B. 3
- C. 4
- D. 5
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Sita's position from left = 35 - 18 + 1 = 18. Students between them = 18 - 14 - 1 = 3.
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