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Unlock the gateway to your dream government career with an in-depth analysis of the JPSC PT 2024 Question Paper conducted on March 17, 2024. A pivotal moment for countless aspirants, the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) Preliminary Test sets the stage for future administrative leaders in the vibrant state of Jharkhand. If you’re aiming to gauge your performance or seeking insights to better prepare for future exams, you’re in the right place.

The JPSC PT 2024 Question Paper provided cover a broad spectrum of topics including current events, geography, history, culture, constitutional and legal aspects, environmental issues, science, and technology. Here’s a classification based on these categories:

Current Events and General Knowledge

Nobel Prize Winners of 2022
Global Buddhist Summit 2023 location
Highest civilian award to the President of India in 2023
G20 presidency and summit details
Diwali holiday declaration in a US State in 2023
Rescue operation in Sudan

Geography and Environment

Cities hosting specific centers or events
Geographic features and locations (e.g., Yaya Tso Lake, Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve, Western Ghats, Indus Valley sites)
Environmental concepts and observances (e.g., Earth Overshoot Day, World Environment Day)

History and Culture

Authors of notable books
Ancient and medieval Indian history, including empires, rulers, and coins
Freedom movement and Congress sessions
Cultural and religious practices among Indian tribes

Constitutional and Legal Aspects

Articles of the Indian Constitution related to Uniform Civil Code, Directive Principles, Rajya Sabha’s powers
Amendment Acts and legal provisions for SC/ST reservations in promotion
Fundamental rights and freedom of speech restrictions
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and its functions

Science and Technology

Concepts in physics (e.g., sound waves, light year, echo)
Characteristics of RAM and computing terms
Biology and genetics (e.g., Angora wool, chromosomes in maize)
Agricultural practices and soil management

Social and Economic Issues

Poverty estimation committees
Agricultural and economic policies (e.g., PM KUSUM Scheme, Labour force participation rate)
Urbanization and census data
Sustainable development and economic reforms

Miscellaneous

Awards and recognitions (e.g., Padma Shri Recipients)
Infrastructure and architectural projects (e.g., new building of the Indian Parliament)
Educational schemes and initiatives by Indian states

This classification of JPSC PT 2024 Question Paper showcases the wide range of topics relevant for competitive exams and general knowledge, emphasizing current events, geographic and environmental awareness, historical and cultural depth, constitutional and legal knowledge, scientific understanding, and awareness of social and economic issues.

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JPSC PT 2024 Question Paper -Paper 1

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? Nobel Prize Winner (2022) – Area of Prize[A] Svante Pääbo — Physics [B] Alain Aspect — Chemistry [C] Morten Medal — Economic Sciences [D] Annie Ernaux — Literature
In which of the following cities was the Global Buddhist Summit held on 20th April, 2023? [A] Delhi [B] Kathmandu [C] Kuala Lumpur [D] Jakarta
Which of the following countries awarded the highest civilian award “The Grand Order of the Chain of Yellow Star” to the President of India during her visit in 2023? [A] Egypt [B] Malaysia [C] Indonesia [D] Surinam
Who is the author of the book “The Coalition Years”? [A] Shashi Tharoor [B] Pranab Mukherjee [C] Ravi Mathur [D] M. M. Singh
With reference to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), which of the following statements is/are correct? I. It has 42 member nations. II. Its Headquarters is located at Brussels. Select the correct answer from the options given below: [A] Only I [B] Only II [C] Both I and II [D] Neither I nor I
IWith reference to G20 (Group of 20), which of the following statements is/are correct? I. India took over the G20 presidency from Australia on 1st December, 2022. II. The first G20 Summit was held in Washington in 2008. Select the correct answer using the options given below: [A] Only I [B] Only II [C] Both I and II [D] Neither I nor II
Which of the following Articles of the Constitution of India talks about the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)? [A] Article 43 [B] Article 44 [C] Article 45 [D] Article 46
In 2023, which US State recently declared holiday in public schools on the festival of Diwali? [A] Los Angeles [B] Boston [C] Jersey [D] New York
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?Name of Padma Shri Recipients & Area of Award[A] Shri Anand Kumar—Science and Engineering[B] Shri Moolchand Lodha—Literature and Education[C] Shri Janum Singh Soy—Public Affairs[D] Shri P. Kalyansundaram—Social Work
In which of the following States has the world’s largest railway platform been inaugurated?[A] Karnataka[B] Madhya Pradesh[C] Rajasthan[D] Delhi
Who was the Chief Guest for the Republic Day in 2023?[A] President of Afghanistan[B] President of Egypt[C] President of UAE[D] President of Indonesia
The Indian Government has launched a rescue operation in Sudan to evacuate its stranded citizens. This operation is known as:[A] Operation Devi Shakti[B] Operation Ganga[C] Operation Addis Ababa[D] Operation Kaveri
Which architect has designed the new building of the Indian Parliament? – [A] Ravi Modi – [B] Bimal Roy – [C] Bimal Patel – [D] D. Radhakrishnan
Which of the following statements about the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) is/are true?I. India is a member of CDRI.II. It is a UN agency.III. Its headquarters is located in Paris.IV. It was launched during the G20 Summit, 2023.Options:[A] Only I[B] Only I and II[C] Only I, II, and IV[D] I, II, III, and IV
Agricultural drought is defined as:[A] Uneven distribution of rainfall over time and place.[B] Low soil moisture.[C] Inadequate rainfall of 30 percent or more in cropped areas.[D] The lack of water supply in water storage reservoirs which can be compensated by normal rainfall.
Indian National Center for Ocean Information Services is located in which of the following cities? – [A] Mumbai – [B] Delhi – [C] Kolkata – [D] Hyderabad
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Yaya Tso Lake? I. It is located in Ladakh. II. It is Ladakh’s first heritage site under the Biological Diversity Act. III. It is also known as bird’s paradise. IV. It is fed by Sutlej river. Select the correct answer from the options given below: [A] I and II only [B] I, II and IV only [C] I, III and IV only [D] I, II, III and IV
The Lakdawala Committee (1993) is related to [A] income inequality [B] poverty estimation [C] inter-State relation [D] biodiversity conservation
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by UN General Assembly, does not include which of the following? [A] Dignity, Liberty, and Equality [B] Right to Life [C] Freedom of Adequate Standard of Living [D] Right to Universal Basic Income
Which of the following is not considered a subsidy box for agriculture in WTO? [A] Green box subsidy [B] Amber box subsidy [C] Red box subsidy [D] White box subsidy
Which of the following statements are true for alluvial soil? I. Its sand content decreases from east to west. II. They are in the form of Bhangar and Khadar. III. This soil covers about 40 percent of the total area of the country. IV. This soil is rich in potash and poor in phosphorus. Select the correct answer from the options given below: [A] I only [B] I and II only [C] I, II and III only [D] I, II, III and IV
PM KUSUM Scheme is related to [A] agricultural solar pump system [B] educational subsidy [C] semi-conductor sector [D] fertilizer sector
Labour force participation rate is defined as the [A] ratio of unemployed population to work force [B] ratio of employed and willing to work to working age population [C] ratio of employed to unemployed population [D] ratio of work force to working age population excluding disguised unemployment
World Social Security Report is released by which of the following? [A] World Bank [B] UN Women Commission [C] ILO [D] UN Human Rights Commission
Which of the following statements are correct regarding Kharai camels? I. It is a rare camel breed found in Ladakh. II. Their name is derived from the local word ‘Khara’ meaning saline. III. They swim long distances in sea to reach their grazing areas. IV. They were anciently used in the ‘Silk Route’ areas. Select the correct answer from the options given below: [A] I and II only [B] II and III only [C] I and IV only [D] I, II, III and IV
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Gini coefficient? I. It measures the level of income inequality in the society. II. Higher the Gini coefficient, lower the inequality. III. It can be derived using the Lorenz curve. Select the correct answer from the options given below: [A] I only [B] I and III only [C] II and III only [D] II and III only
Where is Dibru-Saikhowa Biosphere Reserve located? [A] Arunachal Pradesh [B] Assam [C] Manipur [D] Sikkim
Earth Overshoot Day is related to [A] environmental degradation [B] overheating of troposphere [C] melting of glacier due to intense sun rays [D] geomagnetism
At which of the following Indus Valley sites was a terracotta replica relating to exploration of a plough discovered? [A] Dholavira [B] Kalibangan [C] Rakhigarhi [D] Banawali
In which district of Jharkhand is the neolithic archaeological site Barudih located? [A] Hazaribagh [B] Simdega [C] Jamtara [D] None of the above
Which one of the following administrative structures in ascending order is correct? [A] Dronamukha, Sthaniya, Samgrahana, Karvatika [B] Sthaniya, Karvatika, Dronamukha, Samgarhana [C] Sthaniya, Dronamukha, Karvatika, Samgarhana [D] Sthaniya, Dronamukha, Samgarhana, Karvatika
Prabhavati Gupta was the ruler of [A] Gupta Dynasty [B] Sunga Dynasty [C] Vakataka Dynasty [D] Maukhari Dynasty
The Sangam text ‘Tolkappiyam’ is a work on [A] astronomy [B] grammar [C] music [D] medicine
Who was responsible for the smooth functioning of the Mughal ‘Mansabdari’ system? [A] Vakil [B] Wazir [C] Mir Bakshi [D] Sadr
During the Mughal period, the coins minted during the previous reign were called [A] Khajana [B] Chalani [C] Mohur [D] Bikha
The capital of Vijayanagar Empire was situated on the bank of which river? [A] Tungabhadra [B] Narmada [C] Godavari [D] Bhima
Which of the following is not correctly matched? Building – Builder [A] Lal Mahal – Balban [B] Hindola Mahal – Hoshang Shah [C] Jahaz Mahal – Ghiyasuddin Khilji [D] Lal Darwaja Mosque – Bibi Raji
Who among the following is not a painter of Jahangir’s period? [A] Mansur [B] Manohar [C] Khwaja Abdus Samad [D] Abul Hasan
Which Congress Session passed the resolution of Fundamental Rights in 1931? [A] Allahabad [B] Karachi [C] Mumbai [D] Gaya
Who among the following said “The Ryotwari is a system which has always prevailed in India”? [A] John Shore [B] Alexander Duff [C] Captain Reed [D] Thomas Munro
With which of the following newspapers was Gandhiji not associated? [A] Young India [B] Indian Mirror [C] Harijan [D] Indian Opinion
The Treaty of Amritsar was concluded between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and [A] Lord Cornwallis [B] Lord Dalhousie [C] Lord Hastings [D] Lord Minto
Which of the following books has not been written by Dr. Ambedkar? [A] Thoughts on Pakistan [B] Annihilation of Caste [C] The Problem of Rupee: Its Origin and Its Solution [D] Servants of India
Consider the following statements:. I. The latitudinal and longitudinal extent of mainland India is around 30°. II. From Gujarat to Arunachal Pradesh, there is a time lag of two and half hours. III. The 82°30′ E is the Standard Meridian of India. IV. Time along the Standard Meridian is taken as the standard time for India.Select the correct answer from the options given below: [A] I-True, II-False, III-False, IV-True [B] I-True, II-False, III-True, IV-True [C] I-True, II-True, III-True, IV-False [D] I-False, II-True, III-False, IV-True
Which of the following statements are true?I.The Tropic of Cancer divides India into two halves. II. The Tropic of Cancer divides Indian International boundary into two halves. III Maximum East-West expansion of India lies along the Tropic of Cancer. IV. Line joining the easternmost and westernmost points of India lies to the north of the Tropic of Cancer.Select the correct answer from the options given below: [A] I and II [B] III and IV [C] II and III [D] I and IV
Which of the following Indian States shares its boundary with Bangladesh and Myanmar? [A] Nagaland [B] Tripura [C] Mizoram [D] Manipur
From north to south, Western Ghats are locally known as [A] Sahyadri-Nilgiri-Anaimalai-Cardamom Hills [B] Sahyadri-Anaimalai-Nilgiri-Cardamom Hills [C] Nilgiri-Sahyadri-Cardamom Hills-Anaimalai [D] Sahyadri-Nilgiri-Cardamom Hills-Anaimalai
Which of the following rivers does not drain into the Arabian Sea? [A] Krishna [B] Sabarmati [C] Tapi [D] Narmada
Mango showers are common phenomena in which States of India? [A] Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh [B] Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka [C] Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu [D] Kerala and Karnataka
Which of the following statements are true? I. Bajra is sown in hot and dry climatic conditions of western and central parts of India. II. It is a hardy crop which can resist frequent dry spells. III. Being a rainfed crop, the yield of this crop is low in Rajasthan. IV. Rajasthan leads in its production.Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [A] I and II [B] II and III [C] III and IV [D] I and IV
The dryland farming in India is largely confined to the regions having annual rainfall of: [A] less than 25 cm [B] less than 50 cm [C] less than 75 cm [D] less than 100 cm
As per 2011 Census, inter-state female migration by place of last residence in India followed the sequence of: [A] Rural to Urban—Urban to Rural—Urban to Urban—Rural to Rural [B] Urban to Rural—Urban to Urban—Rural to Urban—Rural to Rural [C] Rural to Rural—Rural to Urban—Urban to Rural—Urban to Urban [D] Urban to Urban—Rural to Urban—Rural to Rural—Urban to Rural
On the basis of population size, which of the following is the increasing order of urban agglomerations? [A] Chennai–Bengaluru–Ahmedabad–Hyderabad [B] Bengaluru–Hyderabad–Ahmedabad–Chennai [C] Ahmedabad–Hyderabad–Bengaluru–Chennai [D] Hyderabad–Chennai–Bengaluru–Ahmedabad
The Provision for Election Commission in Indian Constitution was inspired by which of the following countries? [A] Ireland [B] United Kingdom (U.K.) [C] United States of America (U.S.A.) [D] None of the above
Under which Article of the Indian Constitution, can the Rajya Sabha authorize the Parliament to legislate on a State subject by 2/3rd majority? [A] Article 249 [B] Article 243 [C] Article 259 [D] Article 250
Which Article of the Indian Constitution says that Directive Principles of State Policy are not enforceable by any court? [A] Article 39 [B] Article 38 [C] Article 36 [D] Article 37
Under which Amendment Act was the reservation in promotion for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes ensured by inserting Clause ‘4A’ in Article 16? [A] 75th Amendment Act, 1994 [B] 76th Amendment Act, 1994 [C] 77th Amendment Act, 1995 [D] 108th Amendment Act, 2008
Which of the following statements are true about Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)? I. It was first established in 1997. II. It is a statutory body. III. It was established to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revising tariffs. IV. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai. Select the correct answer: [A] Only I, III and IV [B] Only I, II and III [C] Only II and III [D] All of the above
Which of the following Committees were appointed to inquire into the working of Panchayati Raj Institution in India? I. L. M. Singhvi Committee II. G. V. K. Rao Committee III. Ashok Mehta Committee IV. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee Select the correct answer: [A] Only I, II and III [B] Only III and IV [C] Only II, III and IV [D] All of the above
Which date is observed as the Good Governance Day in India? [A] 14th November [B] 25th December [C] 2nd October [D] 1st May
Which among the following is not true about the Comptroller and Auditor General of India? I. The administrative expenses of his office are subject to vote of Parliament. II. He is not eligible for further office under the Government of India or of any State after he quits office. III. The CAG can be removed from office on the ground of proven incapacity or misbehaviour after an address by both houses of Parliament. Select the correct answer: [A] Only I [B] Only II and III [C] Only II [D] Only I and III
Reasonable restrictions on ‘Exercise of Freedom of Speech and Expression’ under Article 19(2) are justified in the interest of which of the following conditions? I. Security of State II. Defamation III. Sedition IV. Public order Select the correct answer: [A] Only I and II [B] Only II and III [C] Only I, II and IV [D] All of the above
Which Committee’s report paved the way for the Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, PESA 1996 ensuring tribal self-rule for people living in Scheduled Areas of India? [A] Ashok Mehta Committee [B] G. V. K. Rao Committee [C] Bhuria Committee [D] Balwant Rai Mehta Committee
Which area was given the maximum emphasis in the Second Five-Year Plan? [A] Agricultural sector [B] Transport sector [C] Industrial sector [D] Poverty alleviation
Which Index is considered as the basis for evaluation of poverty in urban areas? [A] Consumer Price Index of Agricultural Labourers [B] Wholesale Price Index [C] Stock Index [D] Consumer Price Index of Industrial Workers (CPI-IW)
India is the largest producer as well as the largest consumer and importer of which of the following crops? [A] Wheat [B] Cotton [C] Pulses [D] Sugarcane
Which of the following is not a cash crop? [A] Jute [B] Millet [C] Sugarcane [D] Peanut
Which indices are the basis for determining sustainable development? [A] Ecology [B] Social and cultural [C] Economic [D] All of the above
In which year was Sustainable Development Conference held in Johannesburg? [A] 1997 [B] 2002 [C] 2003 [D] 2004
What is sustainable development? [A] Economic development [B] Environmental development [C] Social development [D] All of the above
When did the term ‘Sustainable Development’ come into existence? [A] 1980 [B] 1987 [C] 1992 [D] 1998
When was the process of economic reforms started in India? [A] 1990 [B] 1991 [C] 1993 [D] 1994
Match List—I with List—II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List—I (a) Price discrimination (b) Land reform (c) Vicious circle of poverty (d) I.B.R.D.List—II (i) Ragnar Nurkse (ii) Bretton Woods (iii) Land monopoly (iv) Land consolidationCode: [A] (a)(iii) (b)(iv) (c)(i) (d)(ii) [B] (a)(ii) (b)(iii) (c)(iv) (d)(i) [C] (a)(i) (b)(ii) (c)(iii) (d)(iv) [D] (a)(iv) (b)(i) (c)(ii) (d)(iii)
What do we call the distance between two consecutive compressions of a sound wave? [A] Wave number [B] Frequency [C] Wavelength [D] Amplitude
Which of the following is a cause of echo? [A] Absorption of sound [B] Transmission of sound [C] Reflection of sound [D] Refraction of sound
Light year is a unit of [A] distance [B] time [C] energy [D] intensity of light
Which of the following cannot travel in vacuum? [A] Light [B] Heat [C] Sound [D] Electromagnetic waves
The process of superposition of any information on radiowaves is named as [A] transmission [B] modulation [C] demodulation [D] reception
Angora wool is extracted from which of the following animals? [A] Sheep [B] Goat [C] Rabbit [D] Fox
Which of the following is not true about RAM? [A] RAM is a temporary storage area [B] RAM is like a hard disc storage [C] RAM is volatile memory [D] Information stored in RAM is gone when the computer is turned off
Using websites to pour out one’s grievances is called [A] Web plea [B] Web hate [C] Cyber ranting [D] Cyber venting
Which part of Central Processing Unit (CPU) performs calculations and makes decisions? [A] Alternate Local Unit [B] American Logic Unit [C] Alternating Logic Unit [D] Arithmetic Logic Unit
ICAR Day is celebrated on [A] 23rd December [B] 16th July [C] 22nd April [D] 23rd November
Global Gene Bank of rice is situated at [A] Philippines [B] Pusa, New Delhi [C] Cuttack [D] Hyderabad
Sugarcane is a [A] short day plant [B] long day plant [C] day neutral plant [D] photo insensitive plant
How many chromosomes are found in the endosperm of maize? [A] 20 [B] 30 [C] 40 [D] 23
Which of the following genomic conditions is found in commercial edible wheat? [A] AB genome [B] ABC genome [C] ABCD genome [D] ABD genome
Alkaline soils can be improved [A] by the use of lime [B] by the use of gypsum [C] by the use of saline water [D] None of the above
Which of the following signifies the Lota Pahar? [A] Centre of the Revolt of Tilka Manjhi [B] Centre of the Stone Age of primitive people [C] A major centre of the 1857 Sepoy Struggle [D] A major centre of the Kol Uprising
Which elephant of the Chhota Nagpur Raj has been mentioned in Jahangirnama? [A] Moti Chandra [B] Sharat Chandra [C] Nagpuri Pitho [D] Shyam Chandra
Rohini, one of the major centres of 1857 uprisings, is located today in which district? [A] Godda [B] Jamtara [C] Deoghar [D] Dumka
Who is the most important God of the Santhal Tribe? [A] Marang Buru [B] Marang Manjhi [C] Moreko Turiko [D] Thakur Deo
In which town was the Rajkumari Leper Asylum, 1895 established? [A] Deoghar [B] Ranchi [C] Daltonganj [D] Hazaribagh
By which term does the Hill Kharia community refer to a body bigger than the Panchayat? [A] Parha [B] Chira [C] Para [D] Bara Jutan
Who among the following was considered as the head of the village? [A] Khuntkatti Raiyat [B] Jeth Raiyat [C] Asami [D] Bhogta
‘Thendri’ and ‘Biddari’ rituals are related to [A] Santhal matrimony [B] Oraon birth ceremony [C] Munda last rites [D] Oraon last rites
In which year was Giridih connected with the railways? [A] 1871 [B] 1885 [C] 1904 [D] 1915
The famous pilgrim centre Parasnath is in the closest proximity of which of the following? [A] Isri [B] Dumri [C] Madhuban [D] Kakolat
Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Day – Date [A] World Environment Day – 5th June [B] World Earth Day – 22nd April [C] World Homeopathy Day – 12th March [D] International Day of Yoga – 21st June
Which of the following States has launched the scheme ‘Learn and Earn’ in 2023? [A] Uttar Pradesh [B] Madhya Pradesh [C] Rajasthan [D] Haryana

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