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UPSSSC PET 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 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 · Indus Valley Civilisation

   The Great Bath discovered at Mohenjo-Daro was primarily used for which purpose?

   • A. Irrigation and agriculture
   • B. Ritual bathing and religious ceremonies
   • C. Storage of drinking water
   • D. Public entertainment
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Great Bath at Mohenjo-Daro is believed to have been used for ritual bathing and religious ceremonies, indicating the importance of cleanliness and spiritual practices.

2. Q2 · Mauryan Empire

   According to the Arthashastra, who among the following was responsible for administering the affairs of a village?

   • A. Gramika
   • B. Mahamatya
   • C. Rajuka
   • D. Yukta
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Gramika was the village headman responsible for administering village affairs during the Mauryan period as described in Kautilya's Arthashastra.

3. Q3 · Harshavardhana

   The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang, who visited India during Harsha's reign, described Harsha's empire in which of his works?

   • A. Si-Yu-Ki
   • B. Record of Buddhist Countries
   • C. Great Tang Records on the Western Regions
   • D. Both A and C
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Hiuen Tsang documented his journey and observations about Harsha's empire in Si-Yu-Ki (also called the Great Tang Records on the Western Regions), providing valuable historical insights.

4. Q4 · Mughal Empire

   Which Mughal emperor is credited with introducing the 'Mansabdari' system for military and civil administration?

   • A. Babur
   • B. Akbar
   • C. Jahangir
   • D. Aurangzeb
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Akbar introduced the Mansabdari system to organize military officers and civil officials through ranks (mansabs), combining military and administrative duties.

5. Q5 · Social & Economic Impact of British Rule

   The Permanent Settlement of 1793 introduced by Lord Cornwallis had which primary economic impact?

   • A. Fixed land revenue directly with cultivators
   • B. Created a class of zamindars with hereditary rights
   • C. Abolished all intermediaries in revenue collection
   • D. Introduced crop insurance schemes
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Permanent Settlement created a new landlord class (zamindars) with fixed revenue obligations, who often exploited tenant farmers, leading to agrarian distress.

6. Q6 · Swadeshi & Civil Disobedience

   The Swadeshi Movement was launched in response to which event?

   • A. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
   • B. Partition of Bengal in 1905
   • C. Rowlatt Act of 1919
   • D. Simon Commission arrival
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Swadeshi Movement was launched in 1905 as a protest against the partition of Bengal by Lord Curzon, promoting indigenous products and boycott of British goods.

7. Q7 · Quit India Movement

   The Quit India Movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in which year?

   • A. 1940
   • B. 1942
   • C. 1945
   • D. 1947
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942, demanding immediate British withdrawal from India.

8. Q8 · Forest Resources

   Which type of forests are predominantly found in the Western Ghats and receive heavy rainfall?

   • A. Tropical Deciduous Forests
   • B. Tropical Evergreen Forests
   • C. Thorn Forests
   • D. Montane Forests
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Western Ghats receive very high rainfall and support Tropical Evergreen Forests, which remain green throughout the year.

9. Q9 · Rivers & Water Resources

   Which river is known as the 'Sorrow of Bihar' due to frequent devastating floods?

   • A. Ganga
   • B. Gandak
   • C. Kosi
   • D. Sone
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Kosi River is called the 'Sorrow of Bihar' because it frequently changes its course and causes devastating floods in the region.

10. Q10 · Climate & Weather

    The phenomenon of 'South-West Monsoon' winds in India reverses their direction mainly due to:

    • A. Pressure difference between land and ocean
    • B. Coriolis force acting on ocean currents
    • C. Orographic lifting by Himalayan ranges
    • D. El Niño effect from Pacific Ocean
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    The South-West Monsoon reverses direction primarily due to seasonal pressure differences between the Indian landmass and the Indian Ocean, driven by differential heating.