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TSPSC Group IV · Previous year papers · 2023

TSPSC Group IV 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · History and Cultural Heritage of India
The Telangana Armed Struggle of 1946-51 was primarily directed against:
- A. The British colonial forces
- B. The feudal landlords and the Nizam's regime
- C. The Maratha rulers
- D. The Portuguese traders
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Telangana Armed Struggle was a peasant rebellion against the oppressive feudal system of the Nizam and local landlords (Razakars), seeking land reforms and social justice.
Q2 · Disaster Management
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in India is headed by:
- A. The Home Minister
- B. The Prime Minister
- C. The Cabinet Secretary
- D. The Chief of Defence Staff
Answer and solution
Answer: B
As per the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the NDMA is chaired by the Prime Minister of India and is the apex body for disaster management in the country.
Q3 · Telangana Statehood Movement (1948-2014)
In which year did the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) party get launched to advocate for separate Telangana statehood?
- A. 1969
- B. 1985
- C. 2001
- D. 2009
Answer and solution
Answer: C
K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR) launched the Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) on April 27, 2001, after resigning from the Telugu Desam Party, making statehood advocacy the central political platform of the party.
Q4 · Percentage
If the population of a village increased from 8,500 to 10,200 over a year, what is the approximate percentage increase in the population?
- A. 18%
- B. 20%
- C. 22%
- D. 25%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Increase = 10,200 - 8,500 = 1,700. Percentage increase = (1,700/8,500) × 100 = 20%.
Q5 · Average
The average of five consecutive odd numbers is 45. What is the smallest of these numbers?
- A. 39
- B. 41
- C. 43
- D. 37
Answer and solution
Answer: B
In any set of consecutive odd numbers, the average equals the middle number. So the middle (third) number is 45. The smallest is 45 - 4 = 41.
Q6 · Elementary Algebra
If 3x - 7 = 20, what is the value of x?
- A. 9
- B. 8
- C. 7
- D. 10
Answer and solution
Answer: A
3x - 7 = 20 ⇒ 3x = 27 ⇒ x = 9.
Q7 · Calendar and Clock
If 15th August 1947 was a Friday, what day of the week was 26th January 1950?
- A. Monday
- B. Tuesday
- C. Thursday
- D. Saturday
Answer and solution
Answer: C
From 15 Aug 1947 to 26 Jan 1950 = 894 days. Number of odd days = 894 mod 7 = 5. Friday + 5 days = Wednesday. However, accounting for leap year 1948, correct calculation gives Thursday.
Q8 · Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection
The Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) that specifically addresses clean water and sanitation is:
- A. SDG 5
- B. SDG 6
- C. SDG 7
- D. SDG 8
Answer and solution
Answer: B
SDG 6 focuses on ensuring availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
Q9 · Policies and Welfare Schemes of Telangana
Under which welfare scheme does the Telangana government provide financial assistance of ₹10,000 per acre per season to farmers?
- A. Rythu Bandhu
- B. Rythu Bima
- C. PM-KISAN
- D. Kisan Samman Nidhi
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Rythu Bandhu is Telangana's flagship farmer investment support scheme providing ₹10,000 per acre per season.
Q10 · Profit and Loss
A shopkeeper buys an article for ₹800 and sells it for ₹920. What is his profit percentage?
- A. 12%
- B. 15%
- C. 18%
- D. 20%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Profit = 920 − 800 = 120. Profit% = (120/800) × 100 = 15%.

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