MPSC and Government Exam Previous-Year Question Papers

The given sentence is divided into four segments. Select the option that has the segment with a grammatical error.
She always / likes to / show on / her wealth.

Parts of the following sentence have been underlined and given as options. Select the option that contains an error.
If it will rain tomorrow, I will stay at home.

The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error.
Hard had she / thrown the basketball / when it fell / on the ground.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (1) ________ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (2) ________ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they (3) ________ it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (4) ________ a common political and economic programme which (5) ________ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (1) ________ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (2) ________ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they (3) ________ it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (4) ________ a common political and economic programme which (5) ________ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (1) ________ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (2) ________ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they (3) ________ it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (4) ________ a common political and economic programme which (5) ________ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.
It took 4 hours straight to ________ the deal with the regional company.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
At one's fingertips

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (1) ________ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (2) ________ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they (3) ________ it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (4) ________ a common political and economic programme which (5) ________ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

The period from 1858-1905 was the seed time of Indian nationalism; and the early nationalists (1) ________ the seeds well and deep. Instead of basing their nationalism or appeals to (2) ________ sentiments and passing emotions, or abstract rights of freedom and liberty, or on obscurantist appeals to the past, they (3) ________ it in a hard-headed and penetrating analysis of the complex mechanism of modern imperialism and the chief contradiction between the interests of the Indian people and British rule. The result was that they (4) ________ a common political and economic programme which (5) ________ rather than divided the different sections of the people. Later on, the Indian people could gather around this programme and wage powerful struggles.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Resistance

Select the most appropriate option that can replace the bracketed word segment in the following sentence.
Children should avoid giving out personal details online (which will) identify them or their location.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the indicated word.
The rocky terrain made the hike difficult and strenuous.
Target word: strenuous

Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the indicated segment in the given sentence.
The road which connecting the two states is overcrowded.
Target segment: connecting

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the indicated word in the given sentence.
Ria is liked by everyone as she is very amicable.
Target word: amicable

Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words.
Hospital for people with mental illnesses

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word in the given sentence.
A distinguished academecian, Amartya Sen has taught in India, Britain and the United States.

Select the most appropriate meaning of the indicated idiom.
Teja followed his friend's advice so now he is in deep water.
Target idiom: in deep water

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the indicated word in the given sentence.
The committee deposed him from his office.
Target word: deposed

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the indicated word.
Language interacts with all aspects of human life and society.
Target word: interacts

Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.

Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.
Beautiful

Select the word in the following sentence that is the most appropriate ANTONYM of 'defeat'.
The first battle of Panipat was fought on 21 April 1526, where Babur introduced cannon warfare and was able to gain victory over Delhi and subjugated Sultanate ruler Ibrahim Lodi.

Select the combination of letters that, when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series, will complete the series.
KJ_HIJKI_JM_EJ_K

'Q + R' means 'Q is the father of R'.
'Q - R' means 'Q is the wife of R'.
'Q × R' means 'Q is the brother of R'.
'Q ÷ R' means 'Q is the daughter of R'.
What does 'M - N + O' mean?

Three statements are followed by three conclusions. Assume the statements are true, even if they differ from commonly known facts, and decide which conclusions logically follow.
Statements:
All rings are earrings.
Some rings are chains.
All chains are bangles.
Conclusions:
I. Some rings are bangles.
II. Some earrings are bangles.
III. Some chains are earrings.

Select the word-pair that best represents a relationship similar to the given pair. Consider the words as meaningful English words, not their numbers of letters, consonants or vowels.
Hand : Wrist

Based on alphabetical order, three of the following letter-clusters are alike and form a group. Which letter-cluster does not belong?
The distinction is not based on the number or positions of consonants and vowels.

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as in the following sets. Perform operations on whole numbers without splitting them into digits.
(21, 34, 76)
(39, 26, 104)

If T stands for ×, M stands for +, K stands for ÷ and G stands for -, what replaces the question mark?
100 K 5 M 73 T 48 M 56 G 23 = ?

In a certain code language, KIOSK is coded as LJRTL and FLAME is coded as GMDNF. What is the code for ENJOY?

11 is related to 55 following a certain logic, and 22 is related to 110 following the same logic. To which number is 44 related?
Perform operations on the whole numbers without splitting them into digits.

What replaces the question mark if + and ÷ are interchanged, and × and - are interchanged?
21 + 3 - 7 ÷ 11 × 4 = ?

What should replace the question mark in this series based on English alphabetical order?
ZRJ, EUK, JXL, ?, TDN

What should replace the question mark in the series?
162, 167, 172, 177, 182, ?

In a certain code language, 'messages are encrypted' is written as 'tg gc mz' and 'are you coming' is written as 'ze fp mz'. How is 'are' written in that language?

If 15 December 2006 is a Friday, what is the day of the week on 13 October 2009?

Which number replaces the question mark in this series?
54, 58.7, 64.4, 71.1, 78.8, ?

If Z stands for ÷, Q stands for ×, H stands for + and E stands for -, what replaces the question mark?
17 H 23 Q 42 Z 7 E 13 = ?

If 6 May 2005 is a Friday, what is the day of the week on 25 September 2018?

The age of the older of two boys is three times that of the younger. Nine years ago, it was five times that of the younger. Find their present ages, younger first.

The price of an electric bike was ₹1,25,000 last year. This year its price decreased by 30%. What is its price this year, in rupees?

The ratio of the numerical values of the curved surface area (in cm²) and volume (in cm³) of a right circular cylinder is 2 : 3. The ratio of its radius to its height is 3 : 7. What is its total surface area?

Find the number which, when successively divided by 3, 5 and 7, leaves remainders 2, 1 and 3 respectively, with final quotient 3.

If 18 out of 75 toys are for boys and the rest are for girls, what percentage of the toys are for girls?

The surface areas of two spheres are in the ratio 25 : 36. What is the ratio of their volumes, in the same order?

A person drives 110 miles at 55 miles per hour, then 120 miles at 60 miles per hour, and then another 60 miles in one hour. What is the average speed for the entire journey, in miles per hour?

In triangle ABC, medians AD and BE intersect at G at right angles. If AD = 18 cm and BE = 12 cm, what is BD?

Evaluate the expression below. Parenthesized sums represent mixed numbers; 'of' is evaluated as a grouped product before division.
(4/7) × (4 + 1/2) ÷ [(5 + 1/3) × (2 + 1/2)] - [(7 + 7/8) ÷ ((5 + 1/9) × (9 + 9/20))] + 1/2

A and B can complete a piece of work together in 8 days. B alone can complete it in 16 days. In how many days can A complete it alone?

PQ is a diameter of a circle with centre O. The tangent at R meets PQ produced at A. If angle RPQ = 27°, what is angle RQP?

Ram travels equal distances at speeds of 40 km/h, 45 km/h and 60 km/h. What is his average speed for the whole journey, correct to two decimal places?

Three candidates received 1136, 7636 and 11628 votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate receive?

Ravi sells his goods at a stated 25% loss on cost price but supplies 45% less weight than stated. What is his actual percentage profit or loss?

Two circles touch each other externally at O. AB is a direct common tangent, touching the circles at A and B. Their radii are 9 cm and 4 cm. Find AB.

If 2³ : 8^(5.06) :: 8^(-4.06) : x, find x.

The following data give cumulative numbers of students, among 100 students, meeting each marks threshold in examinations out of 50 marks.
Threshold order: 40 or above; 30 or above; 20 or above; 10 or above; 0 or above.
Mathematics: 9; 32; 80; 92; 100.
Physics: 4; 21; 66; 81; 100.
Row labelled Average: 7; 27; 73; 87; 100.
If at least 60% marks in Physics are required to pursue higher studies in Physics, how many students are eligible?

Reshma takes a loan of ₹12,00,000 at simple interest. The number of years equals the numerical annual percentage interest rate. If the total interest is ₹9,72,000, what is the annual rate?

Which of the following is NOT a stringed instrument?

Evaluate the following fraction using the usual order of operations:
(7 + 8 × 7 ÷ 8 + 7 ÷ 7 ÷ 7) / (3 + 3 × 3 ÷ 3 + 5 ÷ 5 ÷ 5).
The options are mixed numbers.

The side lengths of a cuboid are in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. Its surface area equals that of a cube of side 6 units. What is its approximate volume, in cubic units?

The Badami (or Vatapi) Chalukyas were originally subordinate to which power?

According to National Crime Records Bureau data, by approximately what percentage did registered suicide cases attributed to unemployment increase from 2016 to 2019?

In which year was the Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana (SGSY) launched by the Government of India?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of commercial farming in the standard classification of Indian farming practices?

Which country hosted the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup in 2023?

Who was the Chief Coordinator for India's G20 presidency and summit in 2023?

On 26 January 1950, India became:

Which of the following is NOT listed among the main pillars of the Namami Gange Programme, launched by the Government of India in 2014?

The song 'Teri Mitti' is from which movie?

Which statement about eutrophication is correct?

Muhammad Yunus established which of the following banks in 1983?

In which year did Robert Brown observe the irregular zigzag movement of microscopic particles suspended in water, now called Brownian motion?

In 2023, the Government of India launched which fellowship programme to connect Indian-origin researchers abroad with Indian higher-education and research institutions?

Which dwarf planet is closest to the Sun, at an average distance of approximately 2.8 times the Earth-Sun distance?

According to the Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2022 report, which of the following pairs of Indian states was among the ten poorest states?

Which of the following statements is correct about India's Five-Year Plans?

Who among the following won gold at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup 2023?

Which critique of the caste system was written by Mahatma Phule and published in 1873?

Which part of the Indian Constitution is described as the 'Magna Carta of India'?

Hampi Utsava, celebrated in Karnataka, is also called which of the following?

Nehru Institute of Mountaineering is located in which of the following?

Which of the following dances developed in the monasteries of Assam?