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UPSSSC PET · Previous year papers · 2023

UPSSSC PET 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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Q1 · Vedic Civilisation
Which of the following Vedas is primarily concerned with melodies and chants?
- A. Rigveda
- B. Samaveda
- C. Yajurveda
- D. Atharvaveda
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Samaveda is the Veda of melodies and chants, consisting of musical notations and verses to be sung during rituals.
Q2 · Mauryan Empire
The Mauryan emperor Ashoka renounced violence and adopted Buddhism after which war?
- A. War against Taxila
- B. Kalinga War
- C. War against the Greeks
- D. War against the Cheras
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Ashoka renounced violence after witnessing the bloodshed of the Kalinga War (around 261 BCE) and subsequently adopted Buddhism, promoting non-violence and Dhamma.
Q3 · Rajput Era
The famous battle of Tarain in 1192 CE was fought between Muhammad Ghori and which Rajput ruler?
- A. Rana Sanga
- B. Prithviraj Chauhan
- C. Rana Kumbha
- D. Maharana Pratap
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Second Battle of Tarain (1192 CE) was fought between Muhammad Ghori and Prithviraj Chauhan, resulting in Ghori's victory and establishing Muslim rule in North India.
Q4 · Maratha Empire
The Third Battle of Panipat (1761) was fought between the Marathas and which invading force?
- A. Mughals under Shah Alam II
- B. Ahmad Shah Abdali (Durrani)
- C. Nadir Shah
- D. British East India Company
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Third Battle of Panipat was fought between the Maratha Confederacy and Ahmad Shah Abdali (Durrani) of Afghanistan, resulting in a significant defeat for the Marathas.
Q5 · British Rule & 1857 Revolt
In which year did the Revolt of 1857 begin in Meerut, marking a major uprising against the British East India Company?
- A. 1856
- B. 1857
- C. 1858
- D. 1859
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Revolt of 1857 began on May 10, 1857, when sepoys in Meerut mutinied, sparking a widespread rebellion across northern and central India.
Q6 · Swadeshi & Civil Disobedience
On which date did Mahatma Gandhi start the Dandi March to protest the British salt monopoly?
- A. March 10, 1930
- B. March 12, 1930
- C. April 6, 1930
- D. April 13, 1930
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Dandi March began on March 12, 1930, from Sabarmati Ashram, and Gandhi reached Dandi on April 6, where he symbolically broke the salt law.
Q7 · Azad Hind Fauj & Subhash Chandra Bose
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose reorganized the Azad Hind Fauj (Indian National Army) after reaching which region?
- A. Middle East
- B. Southeast Asia
- C. East Africa
- D. Central Asia
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Subhash Chandra Bose arrived in Southeast Asia in 1943 and reorganized the Indian National Army to fight for India's independence.
Q8 · Mineral Resources
Which state in India is the largest producer of iron ore?
- A. Jharkhand
- B. Odisha
- C. Chhattisgarh
- D. Karnataka
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Odisha is the largest producer of iron ore in India, contributing approximately 50% of the country's total production.
Q9 · Mountains & Glaciers
Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, is located in which mountain range?
- A. Karakoram
- B. Himalayas
- C. Western Ghats
- D. Aravalli
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Mount Everest (8,849 meters) is located in the Himalayan mountain range on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Q10 · Time Zones
The Indian Standard Time (IST) is ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) by:
- A. 4 hours 30 minutes
- B. 5 hours 30 minutes
- C. 6 hours 30 minutes
- D. 5 hours 0 minutes
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Indian Standard Time (IST) is 5 hours and 30 minutes ahead of GMT, corresponding to the 82.5°E meridian passing through Prayagraj (Allahabad).

Breakdown by subject

Indian History
7 questions
Indian National Movement
2 questions
Geography
3 questions
Indian Economy
3 questions
Indian Constitution & Public Administration
3 questions
General Science
1 questions
Elementary Arithmetic
1 questions

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