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WBCS 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

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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 Economy

    Which of the following instruments is NOT directly used by the Reserve Bank of India for credit control?

    • A. Statutory Liquidity Ratio
    • B. Repo Rate
    • C. Fiscal Deficit Target
    • D. Cash Reserve Ratio
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Fiscal Deficit Target is a fiscal policy tool set by the government, not a monetary policy instrument used by RBI. RBI uses SLR, Repo Rate, and CRR for credit control.

  2. Q2 · Indian Polity and Governance

    Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the provision of Panchayats in Scheduled Areas?

    • A. Article 243
    • B. Article 243A
    • C. Article 243M
    • D. Article 243ZC
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Article 243M of the Constitution provides for the extension of Part IX (Panchayats) to Scheduled Areas with certain modifications as per the Fifth Schedule.

  3. Q3 · Number System

    A number when divided by 357 leaves remainder 39. What will be the remainder when the same number is divided by 17?

    • A. 3
    • B. 5
    • C. 7
    • D. 9
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Since 357 = 17 × 21, when the number leaves remainder 39 with 357, we divide 39 by 17 to get the remainder: 39 = 17 × 2 + 5. Therefore remainder is 5.

  4. Q4 · Time and Distance

    A car travels from city X to city Y at a speed of 60 km/h and returns at a speed of 40 km/h. What is the average speed for the entire journey?

    • A. 48 km/h
    • B. 50 km/h
    • C. 52 km/h
    • D. 55 km/h
    Answer and solution

    Answer: A

    Average speed = 2×60×40 / (60+40) = 4800 / 100 = 48 km/h.

  5. Q5 · Time and Work

    If 8 men can complete a work in 12 days, how many days will 6 men take to complete the same work?

    • A. 14 days
    • B. 15 days
    • C. 16 days
    • D. 18 days
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Total work = 8 × 12 = 96 man-days. With 6 men, days required = 96 / 6 = 16 days.

  6. Q6 · Vocabulary

    Select the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to 'METICULOUS':

    • A. Careful
    • B. Thorough
    • C. Careless
    • D. Precise
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Meticulous means showing great attention to detail; very careful and precise. Careless is the opposite, meaning not giving sufficient attention or thought.

  7. Q7 · Vocabulary

    'ক্ষুধার্ত' শব্দের সন্ধি বিচ্ছেদ কী?

    • A. ক্ষুধা + অর্ত
    • B. ক্ষুধ + আর্ত
    • C. ক্ষুধা + আর্ত
    • D. ক্ষুধ + র্ত
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    ক্ষুধার্ত is formed by combining ক্ষুধা (hunger) and আর্ত (afflicted/troubled), where আ + আ = আ according to sandhi rules in Bengali.

  8. Q8 · Indian Economy

    The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Reserve Bank of India consists of how many members?

    • A. 5 members
    • B. 6 members
    • C. 7 members
    • D. 9 members
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The Monetary Policy Committee consists of 6 members—three from RBI including the Governor as chairperson, and three external members appointed by the Government of India.

  9. Q9 · Indian Polity and Governance

    Under which Article of the Constitution can the President of India impose President's Rule in a state?

    • A. Article 352
    • B. Article 356
    • C. Article 360
    • D. Article 365
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Article 356 empowers the President to impose President's Rule in a state if the constitutional machinery fails or the state cannot be governed according to the Constitution.

  10. Q10 · Puzzles and Games

    In a family of six members A, B, C, D, E, and F: A and B are a married couple. D is the only son of C. E is the sister of D. C is the daughter-in-law of A. F is the mother of E. How is B related to D?

    • A. Father
    • B. Grandfather
    • C. Uncle
    • D. Brother
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    C is the daughter-in-law of A, so A and B are D's grandparents. F is the mother of E and D. Since C is also related, B must be D's grandfather.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Studies

    6 questions

  • Arithmetic

    7 questions

  • English Language

    2 questions

  • Bengali Language and Literature

    2 questions

  • Mental Ability

    1 questions

WBCS 2022 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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