MPSC 2023 PYQ — Attempt 100 Previous Year Questions

MPSC 2023 PYQ 1 — Science

Phyllum Mollusca contains soft bodied animals characterized of : a. They are second largest phyllum in animal kingdom b. They are generally bilaterally symmetrical c. They are only Terrestrial animals d. They are having muscular foot

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

1. only a
2. a, b and d
3. a, b and c
4. only a and b

Answer: B. a, b and d

MPSC 2023 PYQ 2 — English Comprehension

Human population has been growing rapidly. It has crossed 6 billion mark in 1999. Per capita consumption of resources has increased to many times (e.g. 25 litres of fresh water to 250 litres/day). This has strained in life supporting system of earth and brought about a number of environmental changes on a global scale. i. Forest cover of the world was 50% of land area in the decade of 1900, 40% of land in the decade of 1950s and less than 30% in the decade of 2000. It has resulted in increased desertification, irregular rainfall, more floods, increased soil erosion, loss of perrenial flow in rivers, reduced ground water and therefore, increased drought.i. More and more people are migrating to towns and cities. There is rise in the number of slums and consequently, an increase in filth and pollution. iii. Increase in quantity of solid wastes. iv. Rise in industrial wastes and pollutants. v. Increased passage of fertilizers and pesticides in water bodies and food chains. V1. High rate of consumption of fossil fuels 1s adding COz, SO and a number of other gases and chemicals into the atmosphere causing acid rain, ozone depletion, global warming and frequent foggy weather. Green House Effect is a warming effect found in a green house by allowing solar radiations to pass in, but preventing long wave heat radiations to pass out due to glass panes, water vapours and carbon dioxide. Because of it, green houses are used for growing tropical plants in temperate areas. Green house warm up is similar to the inside of a car parked in the sun for an hour or so. Dusty/humid/cloudy nights are warmer due to this phenomenon.

High rate of consumption of fossil fuel resulted in which effects? : A. Acid rain B. Ozone depletion C. Clean weather D. Frequent foggy weather

1. A only
2. A and B only
3. A, B and D
4. A, B and C

Answer: A. A only

MPSC 2023 PYQ 3 — History

According to Setu Madhavrao Pagadi, who of the following saint renamed himself as ‘Shaha Ramjan’ and got converted to Islam by a Sufi Saint Nizamuddin. It is a mystery of cultural history of Maharashtra.

1. Gorakhnath
2. Gahininath
3. Jalandharnath
4. Kanifnath

Answer: C. Jalandharnath