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UKSSSC 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 92 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

  1. Q1 · History of India

    The Battle of Plassey (1757) was a turning point in Indian history. Which of the following statements about this battle is correct?

    • A. It was fought between Tipu Sultan and the British East India Company
    • B. Robert Clive led the British forces against Siraj-ud-Daulah
    • C. The battle took place in present-day Maharashtra
    • D. It resulted in the complete independence of Bengal from Mughal rule
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Battle of Plassey was fought between the British East India Company led by Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daulah, the Nawab of Bengal, establishing British dominance in Bengal.

  2. Q2 · World Geography

    The 'Ring of Fire' is a major zone in the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. Which of the following countries is NOT part of the Ring of Fire?

    • A. Japan
    • B. Chile
    • C. Iceland
    • D. Philippines
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Iceland is located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, not on the Pacific Ring of Fire. Japan, Chile, and the Philippines are all part of the Ring of Fire.

  3. Q3 · International Organisations

    Which of the following international organizations has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya?

    • A. United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
    • B. World Health Organization (WHO)
    • C. International Labour Organization (ILO)
    • D. World Meteorological Organization (WMO)
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has its headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, making it the only major UN agency headquartered in a developing country.

  4. Q4 · Geography of Uttarakhand

    Which district of Uttarakhand shares its boundary with Nepal and Tibet (China) both?

    • A. Chamoli
    • B. Pithoragarh
    • C. Uttarkashi
    • D. Champawat
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Pithoragarh district shares international borders with both Nepal and Tibet (China), making it strategically important in Uttarakhand's geography.

  5. Q5 · Economy of Uttarakhand

    Which of the following is the primary source of employment in the rural economy of Uttarakhand?

    • A. Tourism industry
    • B. Agriculture and allied activities
    • C. Handicrafts
    • D. Small-scale industries
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Agriculture and allied activities remain the primary source of employment for the majority of rural population in Uttarakhand despite the state's hilly terrain.

  6. Q6 · Tourism in Uttarakhand

    Which national park in Uttarakhand is the largest in terms of area?

    • A. Jim Corbett National Park
    • B. Rajaji National Park
    • C. Gangotri National Park
    • D. Nanda Devi National Park
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Gangotri National Park is the largest national park in Uttarakhand by area, located in the Uttarkashi district and known for its Himalayan flora and fauna.

  7. Q7 · Notable Personalities

    Who was the first woman from Uttarakhand to successfully scale Mount Everest?

    • A. Arunima Sinha
    • B. Bachendri Pal
    • C. Santosh Yadav
    • D. Premlata Agarwal
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Bachendri Pal from Nakuri village in Uttarkashi district became the first Indian woman and first woman from Uttarakhand to conquer Mount Everest in 1984.

  8. Q8 · Sandhi (सन्धि)

    निम्नलिखित में से 'सत्याग्रह' का सही सन्धि-विच्छेद क्या है?

    • A. सत्या + आग्रह
    • B. सत्य + आग्रह
    • C. सत + आग्रह
    • D. सत्यं + ग्रह
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    सत्य + आग्रह = सत्याग्रह। यहाँ 'अ' + 'आ' मिलकर दीर्घ 'आ' बनता है, यह दीर्घ स्वर सन्धि का उदाहरण है।

  9. Q9 · Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan (मुहावरे एवं लोकोक्तियाँ)

    'टाँग अड़ाना' मुहावरे का अर्थ क्या है?

    • A. काम में बाधा डालना
    • B. चोट लग जाना
    • C. थक जाना
    • D. आराम करना
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    'टाँग अड़ाना' का अर्थ है बिना कारण किसी काम में बाधा या दखल देना।

  10. Q10 · Ras and Chhand (रस एवं छन्द)

    निम्नलिखित में से किस रस का स्थायी भाव 'उत्साह' होता है?

    • A. करुण रस
    • B. वीर रस
    • C. रौद्र रस
    • D. हास्य रस
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    वीर रस का स्थायी भाव 'उत्साह' है जो युद्ध, दान, और पराक्रम के वर्णन में प्रकट होता है।

Breakdown by subject

  • General Studies

    15 questions

  • General Knowledge of Uttarakhand

    41 questions

  • General Hindi

    17 questions

  • Reasoning and Mental Ability

    19 questions

UKSSSC 2025 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

Where can I solve the UKSSSC 2025 previous year paper (PYQ) free online?
At https://shishya.in/exams/UK_UKSSSC/pyq/2025 you can solve UKSSSC 92 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2025 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, at the real paper's full length. 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. The official 2025 answer key is published by Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (उत्तराखण्ड अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s34ffd0e19d2069412274bd3025b0e176c/uploads/2025/08/202508271503144854.pdf
Are these the actual UKSSSC 2025 paper questions?
No. They are PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the UKSSSC 2025 paper — freshly worded practice questions in the same pattern, not the original questions, which Shishya does not reproduce. This set holds 92 questions. The official 2025 answer key is published by Uttarakhand Subordinate Service Selection Commission (उत्तराखण्ड अधीनस्थ सेवा चयन आयोग): https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s34ffd0e19d2069412274bd3025b0e176c/uploads/2025/08/202508271503144854.pdf For a whole paper in one sitting, Shishya has a free full-length mock in the real pattern (100 questions, 120 minutes): the "Full-Length Mock (Real Pattern)" tile at https://shishya.in/exams/UK_UKSSSC
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