MPSC ASO Prelims 2018 English PYQ: Previous Year Questions, Answer Key & Analysis

Consider the following statements about the 'Pradhan Mantri Matritva (Matru) Vandana Yojana':
(a) This scheme was launched by the Central Government on April 1, 2016.
(b) Under the Scheme government would provide

\text{₹ } 8,000

financial aid to pregnant and lactating mothers.
(c) It also aims at improving the health of pregnant women and lactating mothers through cash incentives.

Who is the author of the book 'The Coalition Years'?

Jaydev Unadkat emerged as the most expensive Indian Player in 2018 IPL auction. He is signed by

Who among the following is the recipient of the award for research on language in the name of Dr. Ashok Kelkar, given by the government of Maharashtra?

Following are the different initiatives by Tourism Ministry, Government of India. Which of them is incorrectly stated?

Which of the following statements about Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are true?
(a) It has been organised by Ministry of External Affairs.
(b) It has been organised through two different routes Lipulekh Pass (Uttarakhand) and Nathula Pass (Sikkim).
(c) Foreign Nationals are not eligible to apply for this yatra.
(d) Ministry of External Affairs does not provide any subsidy/financial assistance to Yatris.

What is the range of Agni - 5 ballistic missile?

'#MeToo' campaign on social media is related with

Match the following villages/cities with their respective projects:

(a) Pawani Tahsil
(b) Chichpalli
(c) Navegaon
(d) Nagpur

Associated Projects:

(i) Nagzira Tiger Project
(ii) Gosikhurd
(iii) Mazi Metro
(iv) Bamboo Research and Training Centre

The main function of Maharashtra State Commission for women is
(a) To evaluate the progress of the women empowerment in the state
(b) To implement the Directive Principles of the Constitution mentioned in the article 38, 39, 39-A and 42
(c) To conduct the elections of the women for the state legislative assembly as well as local self Government

Avani Chaturvedi has become the first Indian woman to fly a fighter jet solo. Which aircraft did she fly?

Which Yojana has been launched by central government for providing Physical Aids and Assisted - living Devices to Senior Citizens belonging to below poverty line category?

According to a report by 'New world wealth', Mumbai is among the top 15 richest cities in the world. Which city follows Mumbai in this report?

Which state has launched KCR Kit Scheme for the welfare of pregnant women and new born babies in the states?

Human Rights activist, Asma Jehangir recently Passed away, she was a citizen of

According to Maharashtra Zilla Parishad and Panchayat Samiti Act, 1961, match the following operational structures and responsibilities with their relevant legislative sections:

(a) Various Committees and Structure in Zilla Parishad
(b) Appointment of Block Development Officer
(c) Powers and Functions of Panchayat Samiti President and Vice President
(d) Powers and Functions of Chief Executive Officers

Which of the following subjects are included in the concurrent list?
(a) Electricity
(b) Marriage and Divorce, adoption
(c) Weights and measures and establishment of its standards
(d) Trade Union

Find out the incorrect statements:
(a) National Commission for Backward Classes is statutory body.
(b) It works under Home Ministry.
(c) NCBC is not yet been empowered to look into the grievances of persons of other Backward classes.
(d) It was established in year 1990.

Consider the following statements with reference to the High Court:
(a) The President has the power to appoint an additional judge for a temporary period of not exceeding two years for the clearance of the arrears of the work in a High Court.
(b) The President can appoint an acting judge when a permanent judge of the High Court (other than a Chief Justice) is temporarily absent or unable to perform his duties.
(c) Neither an additional nor acting judge can hold office beyond the age of 65 years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The state can impose reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression [Article - 19 (1)(a)] on which of the following grounds?
(a) Contempt of court
(b) Protection of minorities
(c) Friendly relations with foreign states
(d) Sovereignty and integrity of India
(e) Decency or morality

Which one of the following statements regarding Maharashtra Legislature is incorrect?

Match the pairs of Adult Franchise obtained countries:

(a) Sri Lanka
(b) Malaysia
(c) Australia
(d) South Africa

Associated Years:

(i) 1962
(ii) 1994
(iii) 1931
(iv) 1955

Find the incorrectly matched pair/s:
Article - Provision

(a) 343 - Official language of the Union
(b) 345 - Language to be used in Supreme Court and High Court and for Acts, Bills etc.
(c) 348 - Official language/languages of a state
(d) 351 - Directive for development of the Hindi language

Consider the following statements regarding the Metropolitan Planning Committee:
(a) The composition and the manner of election of members of such committees are decided by State Government.
(b) The State Government may make provision about the representation in such committees of the Central Government, State Government and other organisations.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?

In which of the following states, seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes in the Lok Sabha?

Arrange the following in chronological order:
(a) IInd Round Table Conference
(b) Nehru Report
(c) Gandhi - Irwin Pact
(d) Communal Award

The Holkars were neutral during the Revolt of 1857, yet their soldiers revolted at which of the following places?
(a) Bhopal
(b) Mahu
(c) Indore
(d) Mahidasi

In 1920 A.D., who was appointed as the first High Commissioner of India?

The farmers from which district of Bengal had established an organization of Farmers in 1873?

Operation Polo was undertaken to merge which of the following states into the Indian Union?

Who had started the following periodicals?

(a) Vidyarthi
(b) Congress
(c) Sadhana

Match the following:

(a) Kichakvadh
(b) Swadeshi
(c) Vang Bhang
(d) Bhimrao

Associated Authors/Creators:

(i) Ganesh Ballal Fansalkar
(ii) Vasudeo Purushottam Sathe
(iii) Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar
(iv) Laxman Narayan Joshi

Which of the following honours were Conferred on Maharshi Dhondo Keshav Karve?
(a) Bharat Ratna
(b) Padma Vibhushan
(c) D. Litt.
(d) LL. D.

The Kolhapur Praja Parishad was established by the efforts of:

Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar became a follower of:

The discussion between Vishnubaba Brahmachari and the Missionaries is found in the book:

Womeshchandra Banarjee, the first President of the National Congress stated the objectives for the establishment of the National Congress, which were they?
(a) Social Equality/Uniformity
(b) National Feeling
(c) Secularism
(d) Development of sense of unity and consolidation of the same

By which law was the Supreme Court of Calcutta established?

Which of the following pairs is correct?

Who wrote the Booklet "Bandi shadow" / "Bandi Jiven"?

What is the total Geographical area of Maharashtra?

Because of the Konkan Railway, the rail distance between Mumbai and Cochin is reduced by how many kilometers?

Which of the following rivers is not a part of the Godavari river basin?

Which of the following is a major port located in Gujarat State?

Which of the following caves is recorded as a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Which of the following Indian states has a high prevalence of tank irrigation?

Gomit, Pardhi, and Bhill scheduled tribes are mainly found in which of the following districts of Maharashtra?

As per Census 2011, which district has the highest population of Scheduled Castes (SC) in Maharashtra?

What was the implementation period of India's First Five Year Plan?

What is the main water divider of Maharashtra?

The first nuclear research reactor in Maharashtra and India is known as:

Match the following pairs of Districts and Talukas of Maharashtra:

\begin{array}{ll} \textbf{District} & \textbf{Taluka} \\ \text{(a) Nanded} & \text{(i) Bhokar} \\ \text{(b) Jalna} & \text{(ii) Bhokardan} \\ \text{(c) Buldhana} & \text{(iii) Umerkhed} \\ \text{(d) Yavatmal} & \text{(iv) Sangrampur} \\ \end{array}

The dolomite mineral deposits are primarily located in which districts of Maharashtra?

Which is the first official designated "Tourism District" in Maharashtra?

To which of the following sets of district boundaries is Jalna district connected?
(a) Buldhana, Parbhani, Beed, Aurangabad
(b) Buldhana, Washim, Parbhani, Nanded, Beed, Aurangabad, Jalgaon
(c) Aurangabad, Jalgaon, Usmanabad, Parbhani, Hingoli, Buldhana

Since 1950-51 to 2013-14, the share of the agriculture sector in the total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has indicated which trend?

The Konkan division of Maharashtra has a sustainable comparative advantage in which of the following sectors?
(a) Agriculture and Agro Processing Industries
(b) Forests and Mineral Wealth
(c) Textile Industry
(d) Fisheries, horticulture, tourism

According to the Government of Maharashtra 2013 Kelkar Committee Report, which of the following communities are classified as Primitive Tribal Groups (PVTGs)?
(a) Katkaris
(b) Madia Gonds
(c) Kolams
(d) Bhils

Match the following Fiscal Indicators with their Budget Estimates for the year 2018-19 represented as a percentage of GDP:

\begin{array}{ll} \textbf{List - I (Fiscal Indicators)} & \textbf{List - II (Budget Estimates 2018-19 as \% of GDP)} \\ \text{(a) Fiscal Deficit} & \text{(i) 12.1} \\ \text{(b) Revenue Deficit} & \text{(ii) 48.8} \\ \text{(c) Total Outstanding Liabilities} & \text{(iii) 2.2} \\ \text{(d) Gross Tax Revenue as \% of GDP} & \text{(iv) 3.3} \\ \end{array}

According to the Maharashtra Government's Budget Estimate for 2016-17, which of the following is the correct sequence of the relative shares of revenue sources arranged by their importance in the total revenue?
(a) State Excise Duties, Sales Tax, Other Taxes
(b) Tax and Duties on Electricity, State Excise Duties, Tax on Vehicles
(c) Sales Tax, Stamps and Registration charges, State Excise Duties
(d) Stamps and Registration charges, State Excise Duties, Other Taxes

According to the theory of demographic transition, in the second stage there is:

One of the following alternatives shows the cost of generating one day of employment (

...

) and average employment per household (days) respectively for the year 2015-16 related to the MGNREGA Scheme for the State of Maharashtra. Which one of the below statements is correct?

Which of the following states adopted Fiscal Responsibility Legislation even before the Central Government?
(a) Uttar Pradesh, Punjab
(b) Karnataka, Kerala
(c) Tamil Nadu
(d) West Bengal

The average GDP growth rate during the later phases of planning 1981 to 2012 was:

'Universal Basic Income' has following components:

According to results of PSE's in 2004-05, PSEs show much better results in new economic environment due to:

Which of the following are the objectives of economic planning for the agricultural sector?

Match the following Government Schemes with their respective Objectives:

\begin{array}{ll} \textbf{List - I (Government Scheme)} & \textbf{List - II (Objective)} \\ \text{(a) Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana} & \text{(i) to provide LPG connections to BPL households} \\ \text{(b) Saubhagya Scheme} & \text{(ii) to enhance financial health of electricity distribution companies} \\ \text{(c) Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana} & \text{(iii) universal household electrification} \\ \text{(d) The Ujjawal Discom Assurance Yojana} & \text{(iv) to develop and refinance micro industrial activities} \\ \end{array}

If the deprivation score is how many percent or greater, that household is multidimensionally poor?

The monetary policy refers to a regulatory policy where the Central bank maintains its control over the:

Which of the following statements is correct according to the laws of reflections for drawing ray diagrams of a concave mirror?
(A) If the incident ray is parallel to the principal axis then the reflected ray passes through the focus.
(B) If the incident ray is passing through the focus then the reflected ray is parallel to the principal axis.

Find the heat generated in calories if a current of

0.3\text{ A}

is passed through a coil of resistance

418\ \Omega

for one minute.

The general formula of alkynes is:

Match the given mineral names in List I with their corresponding chemical compositions in List II:

\begin{array}{ll} \textbf{List I} & \textbf{List II} \\ \text{(a) Cryolite} & \text{(i) } \text{CuCO}_3 \cdot \text{Cu(OH)}_2 \\ \text{(b) Magnetite} & \text{(iv) } \text{Fe}_3\text{O}_4 \\ \text{(c) Malachite} & \text{(vii) } \text{Na}_3\text{AlF}_6 \\ \text{(d) Sphalerite} & \text{(viii) } \text{ZnS} \\ \end{array}

The discoverer of the electron is:

Select the correct answer. Peptide chain termination occurs with which codons?
(a) UAA, UGA, UGC
(b) UAG, CGA, AGC
(c) UGA, UAA, UAG
(d) CGA, UAA, UGA

Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
(a) Taenia solium is called as Hookworm.
(b) Fasciola hepatica is commonly known as liver fluke.
(c) Ancylostoma duodenale is also called as Tapeworm.
(d) Nereis chilkaensis is commonly called as Ragworm.

Brunner's glands occur in the:

Which chromosomal characters play an important role in the classification of plants?
(a) Number of chromosomes
(b) Morphology of chromosomes
(c) Size of chromosomes
(d) Aberrations in chromosomes

Which of the following plant groups has a vascular system and produces spores, but does not have seeds?

The plant disease "Late Blight of Potato" is caused by which of the following organisms?

In Mammals, structurally the sense organs take which one of the following three basic forms?

The infections which usually develop slowly and are long-lasting are known as what kind of infections?

Sensory nerve cells called Rods and Cones are found in the:

Find the value of

Y

and

Z

respectively after identifying the rule in the number arrangement:
Circle 1: Upper-Left: 9, Upper-Right: 4, Lower-Left: 8, Lower-Right: 3
Circle 2: Upper-Left: 11, Upper-Right: Z, Lower-Left: 8, Lower-Right: 3
Circle 3: Upper-Left: 18, Upper-Right: 10, Lower-Left: 17, Lower-Right: Y
Circle 4: Upper-Left: 27, Upper-Right: 10, Lower-Left: 43, Lower-Right: 26

You have two cubes,

X

and

Y

, in front of you placed adjacent to each other. Cube

X

is on your left side and cube

Y

is on your right side. One pair of opposite faces of cube

X

is painted red. Another pair of opposite faces is painted blue, and of the remaining faces, one is painted yellow and the other violet. Only one pair of opposite faces of cube

Y

is painted blue. Another pair of opposite faces has brown and green colors, while the remaining opposite pair has black and white colors. If the red face of cube

X

and the blue face of

Y

are touching the table, and the yellow face of

X

and the brown face of

Y

are facing you, select the color of the face of cube

Y

that is facing the blue side of cube

X

.

Measurements of a lizard-like animal are as follows: Its head is

7\text{ cm}

long. Its body length between the head and the tail is equal to the head plus the tail. The tail length is equal to the head plus one-half of the body length between the head and the tail. Select the option that indicates the total length of the lizard.

Identify the wrong term in the given number series: 6, 24, 72, 240, 726

Study the following information carefully and answer the question asked:
Seven candidates Hari, Samir, Nilesh, Shailaja, Nikita, Laxman, and Sujata are interviewed for selection as teachers by different panels I to VII for different schools A, B, C, D, E, F, and G, not necessarily in the same order. Nilesh is interviewed by panel IV for school A. Samir is interviewed by panel III but not for school C or D. Hari is interviewed for school B, but not by panel I or II. Nikita is interviewed by panel VI for School E. Panel VII conducts the interview for school F. Shailaja is interviewed by panel I but not for school C. Panel II does not interview Laxman. Who was interviewed by Panel V?

There are six routes for reaching from town A to hill town B. Three of these are indicated by P, Q and R and other three are indicated by 1, 2, and 3. Route Q is closed during stormy weather. Routes P, 1 and 3 are affected by flooding of one river. If route 1 is closed, route R gets closed automatically as both are bifurcations of the single route from A after some distance. Select the route/s which is/are available for transport when weather is stormy and causes flooding of the rivers that affect the routes.

If the average of

p

and

q

is 20, the average of

q

and

y

is 25, and the average of

p

,

q

, and

y

is 23, then what is the average of

p

and

y

?

Which number will replace the question mark?
Grid 1 Corner numbers: 7, 1, 4, 5

\rightarrow

Center number: 91
Grid 2 Corner numbers: 2, 1, 6, 5

\rightarrow

Center number: 66
Grid 3 Corner numbers: 2, 3, 4, 4

\rightarrow

Center number: ?

The relation between the third and fourth numbers is the same as it is in the first two numbers. Select the correct option in place of the question mark.

86 : 29 :: 98 : \underline{?}

An accompanying image shows language regions inside a colony: Arrow represents Marathi, Circle represents Gujarati, Triangle represents Kannada, Rectangle represents Hindi, and an Irregular shape represents English. Select the false conclusion/s based on this information.

There is some relationship between the two terms at the left of

::

and the same relationship holds between the two terms to the right. Find out the correct alternative in place of the question mark.

\text{EF} : 15 :: \text{KL} : ?

The relation between the third and fourth terms is as it is in the first two terms. What number should replace the question mark?

122 : 170 :: 290 : ?

In a certain code language, if

\text{VIDEO}

is coded as

\text{VWREL}

and

\text{CHAIR}

is coded as

\text{RZSXI}

, then how will

\text{BOARD}

be coded in that code language?

Consider the following statements:
(a) Kunda is available at home during 12 noon to 4 pm on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
(b) Her younger sister Naina is available at home on Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday during 10 am to 2 pm.
(c) The eldest sister Jyoti is available at home during 9 am to 12 noon on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday and 2 pm to 4 pm on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
On which day and at what time, all the three sisters are available at home?

Study the following information about a joint family comprised of three generations.

A, B, C, D, E,

and

F

are members with two married couples, and each member prefers a distinct fruit among banana, chiku, pineapple, figs, guava, and orange. No male member prefers either figs or guava.

C

, who is the daughter-in-law of

E

, enjoys pineapple most.

B

, who is the unmarried son of

D

, prefers chiku.

F

is a grandchild of

A

, adopted by a second-generation couple, and

F

does not like orange. Person

A

prefers figs and has a spouse who prefers banana. Select the statements from the following set which are not true with respect to this information.
Statements:
(a)

D

prefers orange and is not a son of

A

.
(b)

E

is definitely a male member of the family.
(c)

C

has adopted a girl.