WBPSC Clerkship 2024 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

WBPSC Clerkship 2024 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 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 · Indian Freedom Struggle

   The 'Vande Mataram' song was first sung at which session of the Indian National Congress?

   • A. Calcutta Session, 1896
   • B. Lahore Session, 1929
   • C. Bombay Session, 1904
   • D. Surat Session, 1907
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Vande Mataram was first sung at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress in 1896, composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

2. Q2 · General Science

   What is the chemical formula of common salt?

   • A. NaCl
   • B. KCl
   • C. CaCl2
   • D. NaHCO3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Common salt is sodium chloride with the chemical formula NaCl, composed of sodium and chlorine ions.

3. Q3 · Current Affairs

   India successfully launched its solar mission 'Aditya-L1' in 2023. What does 'L1' represent in this mission?

   • A. Launch-1, signifying the first solar mission
   • B. Lagrange Point 1, a gravitational stable point
   • C. Latitude-1, an orbital position
   • D. Layer-1, the outermost part of the Sun
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   L1 refers to Lagrange Point 1, a position in space where the gravitational forces of the Sun and Earth balance, allowing continuous observation of the Sun without eclipses.

4. Q4 · Geography of West Bengal

   Which of the following is the highest peak in West Bengal?

   • A. Sandakphu
   • B. Tiger Hill
   • C. Phalut
   • D. Tonglu
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Sandakphu, at 3,636 meters (11,929 feet), is the highest peak in West Bengal, located in the Singalila Ridge on the border with Nepal in Darjeeling district.

5. Q5 · Economy of West Bengal

   Which sector contributes the highest share to the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of West Bengal as per recent economic surveys?

   • A. Agriculture and Allied Activities
   • B. Manufacturing and Industry
   • C. Services Sector
   • D. Mining and Quarrying
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Services Sector contributes the largest share to West Bengal's GSDP, consistent with the broader Indian economy where tertiary sector dominates state-level output.

6. Q6 · Simplification

   Simplify: (125 + 75) ÷ 5 – 8 × 3

   • A. 16
   • B. 24
   • C. 20
   • D. 12
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Following BODMAS: (200 ÷ 5) – 8 × 3 = 40 – 24 = 16.

7. Q7 · Time and Distance

   A train travels at 72 km/hr and crosses a platform 240 m long in 20 seconds. What is the length of the train?

   • A. 160 m
   • B. 180 m
   • C. 200 m
   • D. 240 m
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Speed = 72 km/hr = 20 m/s. Total distance covered in 20 seconds = 20 × 20 = 400 m. Length of train = 400 - 240 = 160 m.

8. Q8 · Vocabulary

   Select the word most OPPOSITE in meaning to 'Diligent':

   • A. Hardworking
   • B. Lazy
   • C. Careful
   • D. Sincere
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Diligent means showing care and effort in one's work. The opposite of diligent is lazy, which means unwilling to work or use energy.

9. Q9 · Reading Comprehension

   Read the passage: "Education is not merely the accumulation of facts but the development of critical thinking. Students should be encouraged to question, analyze, and form their own opinions rather than accept information passively." What is the main idea of the passage?

   • A. Education should focus on memorizing facts
   • B. Students should develop analytical and questioning skills
   • C. Passive learning is the best method
   • D. Facts are not important in education
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The passage emphasizes that education is about developing critical thinking, questioning, and analysis, not just memorizing facts, making option B the main idea.

10. Q10 · Composition / Essay

    Which of the following is the MOST important element when writing a composition on a given topic?

    • A. Using complex vocabulary to impress the examiner
    • B. Maintaining coherence and logical flow of ideas
    • C. Writing the maximum number of pages possible
    • D. Avoiding the use of examples and illustrations
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Coherence and logical flow are essential for effective composition writing. The ideas should connect smoothly, making the composition easy to understand and well-structured.