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WBPSC Clerkship 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Indian Polity and Constitution
Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the appointment of the Governor of a state?
- A. Article 153
- B. Article 155
- C. Article 356
- D. Article 163
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Article 155 of the Indian Constitution specifies that the Governor of a state shall be appointed by the President of India.
Q2 · Indian Freedom Struggle
Who founded the Indian National Army (INA) to fight for India's independence?
- A. Mahatma Gandhi
- B. Subhas Chandra Bose
- C. Bhagat Singh
- D. Sardar Patel
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Subhas Chandra Bose reorganized and led the Indian National Army (INA) with the slogan 'Jai Hind' to fight against British rule during World War II.
Q3 · International Organisations
India became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for which term during 2021-22?
- A. Fifth term
- B. Sixth term
- C. Seventh term
- D. Eighth term
Answer and solution
Answer: D
India served as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the eighth time during the 2021-22 term, having previously served in 1950-51, 1967-68, 1972-73, 1977-78, 1984-85, 1991-92, and 2011-12.
Q4 · Geography of West Bengal
The Sundarbans mangrove forest in West Bengal is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is primarily located in which district?
- A. North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas
- B. Howrah and Hooghly
- C. Purba Medinipur and Paschim Medinipur
- D. Nadia and Murshidabad
Answer and solution
Answer: A
The Sundarbans mangrove forest, home to the Royal Bengal Tiger, is located primarily in the North 24 Parganas and South 24 Parganas districts of West Bengal, forming the largest tidal mangrove forest in the world.
Q5 · Fundamental Operations
Simplify: (625 ÷ 25) × 4 + (144 ÷ 12) - 8 = ?
- A. 104
- B. 112
- C. 108
- D. 116
Answer and solution
Answer: A
625÷25=25, ×4=100. 144÷12=12. 100+12-8=104.
Q6 · Ratio and Proportion
Two numbers are in the ratio 5:7. If their sum is 144, what is the smaller number?
- A. 60
- B. 70
- C. 50
- D. 84
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Let the numbers be 5x and 7x. Then 5x + 7x = 144, so 12x = 144, x = 12. Smaller number = 5 × 12 = 60.
Q7 · Statistics Basics
The mean of 8 numbers is 35. If one number 45 is excluded, what is the mean of the remaining numbers?
- A. 32.86
- B. 33.57
- C. 34.29
- D. 35.71
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Sum of 8 numbers = 8 × 35 = 280. After excluding 45, sum of remaining 7 numbers = 280 - 45 = 235. Mean = 235/7 ≈ 33.57.
Q8 · English Grammar
Identify the sentence with correct punctuation:
- A. She said I will come tomorrow.
- B. She said, "I will come tomorrow."
- C. She said: I will come tomorrow
- D. She said I will come, tomorrow.
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Direct speech requires quotation marks around the spoken words and a comma before the opening quotation. Option B follows the correct punctuation rule for direct speech.
Q9 · Translation (Bengali to English / English to Bengali)
Which of the following is the most appropriate English translation of the Bengali phrase: "সরকার নতুন শিক্ষা নীতি ঘোষণা করেছে।"
- A. The government announced new education policy.
- B. The government has announced a new education policy.
- C. The government is announcing new education policy.
- D. The government will announce new education policy.
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Bengali verb 'করেছে' indicates present perfect tense, and the phrase requires the article 'a' before 'new education policy', making option B grammatically accurate and contextually appropriate.
Q10 · Reading Comprehension
Read the sentence: "The mayor inaugurated the new community library, emphasizing the importance of reading in building a progressive society." What did the mayor emphasize?
- A. The cost of building the library
- B. The role of reading in societal progress
- C. The architectural design of the library
- D. The need for more community centers
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The sentence clearly states that the mayor emphasized 'the importance of reading in building a progressive society', which corresponds to option B.
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Computer Operation and Typing
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