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🟣 Group-C General Awareness
West Bengal School Service Commission — Mock Test
SET 18 | 50 Questions
📚 Section 1 — NEP 2020 & School Education in WB (Q1–Q10)
Question 1 of 50
The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommends which school structure?
✅ NEP 2020 recommends the 5+3+3+4 curricular structure: Foundational (5 yrs), Preparatory (3 yrs), Middle (3 yrs), and Secondary (4 yrs).
Question 2 of 50
Under NEP 2020, the “Foundational Stage” covers which age group?
✅ The Foundational Stage (5 years) covers ages 3–8 years, encompassing 3 years of pre-school and Classes 1–2.
Question 3 of 50
NEP 2020 aims to achieve a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education of ___% by 2035.
✅ NEP 2020 targets a 50% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in higher education by 2035.
Question 4 of 50
NEP 2020 recommends that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5 should be:
✅ NEP 2020 strongly recommends that the medium of instruction until at least Grade 5 should be the home language / mother tongue.
Question 5 of 50
Which commission’s report is the basis of the “10+2” school structure in India?
✅ The Kothari Commission (1964–66) recommended the 10+2+3 structure which became the basis of the national school education pattern.
Question 6 of 50
Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009, free and compulsory education is guaranteed for children of which age group?
✅ The RTE Act 2009 guarantees free and compulsory education to all children aged 6–14 years under Article 21A.
Question 7 of 50
“Paray Shikshalay” is a school education initiative of which state?
✅ Paray Shikshalay (Neighbourhood School) is a school-level initiative launched by the West Bengal government to bring education closer to students’ homes.
Question 8 of 50
Which scheme provides midday meals to school children in India?
✅ PM POSHAN (formerly known as the Mid-Day Meal Scheme) provides free cooked meals to students from Classes 1–8 in government and aided schools.
Question 9 of 50
NEP 2020 proposes that no student should be held back, expelled, or failed until which class?
✅ Under NEP 2020, no student should be held back, expelled or failed until Class 5 (up to Grade 5, aligning with the Foundational Stage).
Question 10 of 50
The “NIPUN Bharat” mission launched in 2021 aims to ensure foundational literacy and numeracy by:
✅ NIPUN Bharat aims to ensure that every child attains foundational literacy and numeracy skills by Grade 3 (end of Class 3) by 2026–27.
♀️ Section 2 — Gender Awareness & Women’s Rights (Q11–Q20)
Question 11 of 50
The “Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act” was enacted in which year?
✅ The Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act was enacted in 2005 to protect women from all forms of domestic violence.
Question 12 of 50
“International Women’s Day” is observed on:
✅ International Women’s Day is observed every year on 8 March.
Question 13 of 50
The “Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Act 2017” extended paid maternity leave in India to:
✅ The Maternity Benefit Amendment Act 2017 extended paid maternity leave from 12 weeks to 26 weeks.
Question 14 of 50
The “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” campaign was launched by the Government of India in which year?
✅ Beti Bachao Beti Padhao was launched on 22 January 2015 at Panipat, Haryana, to address the declining child sex ratio.
Question 15 of 50
Which Supreme Court judgment in 1997 laid down guidelines against sexual harassment at workplace?
✅ The Vishaka v. State of Rajasthan (1997) judgment laid down the “Vishaka Guidelines” against sexual harassment at the workplace, later codified into the POSH Act 2013.
Question 16 of 50
The “POSH Act” (Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace) was enacted in:
✅ The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act was enacted in 2013.
Question 17 of 50
Which Article of the Indian Constitution specifically prohibits discrimination on grounds of sex?
✅ Article 15 prohibits discrimination on grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth. Article 14 guarantees equality before law.
Question 18 of 50
The “Dowry Prohibition Act” was enacted in India in:
✅ The Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted in 1961 to prohibit the giving or taking of dowry.
Question 19 of 50
Under which scheme does West Bengal provide financial assistance to girl students?
✅ Kanyashree Prakalpa is a WB government scheme providing financial assistance to girl students to continue their education and delay marriage. It won the UN Public Service Award in 2017.
Question 20 of 50
The minimum legal age of marriage for girls in India was raised to 21 years through which bill?
✅ The government introduced the Prohibition of Child Marriage (Amendment) Bill 2021 to raise the minimum marriage age for women from 18 to 21 years.
🔢 Section 3 — Arithmetic (Class X Level) (Q21–Q35)
Question 21 of 50
The LCM of 15 and 25 is:
✅ 15 = 3×5; 25 = 5². LCM = 3×5² = 75.
Question 22 of 50
A man bought an article for ₹1,200 and sold it at a loss of 15%. The selling price is:
✅ Loss = 15% of 1200 = ₹180. SP = 1200 − 180 = ₹1,020.
Question 23 of 50
If 40% of a number is 200, what is 60% of that number?
✅ 40% = 200 → Number = 500. 60% of 500 = 300.
Question 24 of 50
A and B together can finish a work in 12 days. A alone can do it in 20 days. In how many days can B alone do the work?
✅ B’s 1-day work = 1/12 − 1/20 = 5/60 − 3/60 = 2/60 = 1/30. B alone takes 30 days.
Question 25 of 50
The compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:
✅ A = P(1+r/100)ⁿ = 10000×(1.1)² = 10000×1.21 = 12100. CI = 12100−10000 = ₹2,100.
Question 26 of 50
A rectangular field is 50 m long and 30 m wide. What is its perimeter?
✅ Perimeter = 2×(L+W) = 2×(50+30) = 2×80 = 160 m.
Question 27 of 50
Divide ₹720 between A, B, and C in the ratio 2:3:4. What is C’s share?
✅ Total parts = 2+3+4 = 9. C’s share = (4/9)×720 = 4×80 = ₹320.
Question 28 of 50
A shopkeeper marks an article at ₹500 and gives a 20% discount. The selling price is:
✅ Discount = 20% of 500 = ₹100. SP = 500−100 = ₹400.
Question 29 of 50
The average of first 10 natural numbers is:
✅ Sum of 1 to 10 = n(n+1)/2 = 55. Average = 55/10 = 5.5.
Question 30 of 50
Two numbers are in ratio 5:7. Their LCM is 140. Find the numbers.
✅ Numbers = 5k and 7k. LCM = 35k = 140 → k=4. Numbers: 5×4=20 and 7×4=28. Answer: 20 and 28.
Question 31 of 50
A sum of ₹4,500 is to be distributed among A, B, and C such that A gets twice as much as B and B gets twice as much as C. C’s share is:
✅ Let C=x, B=2x, A=4x. Total = 7x = 4500 → x = 4500/7 ≈ 642.86 ≈ ₹643. (Ratio 4:2:1, C gets 1/7 of 4500.)
Question 32 of 50
Simplify: (2/5) ÷ (4/15)
✅ (2/5) ÷ (4/15) = (2/5) × (15/4) = 30/20 = 3/2.
Question 33 of 50
A bus covers 420 km in 6 hours. Find the time taken to cover 700 km at the same speed.
✅ Speed = 420/6 = 70 km/h. Time = 700/70 = 10 hours.
Question 34 of 50
The HCF of two numbers is 12 and their LCM is 360. If one number is 60, find the other.
✅ Product of two numbers = HCF × LCM = 12×360 = 4320. Other number = 4320/60 = 72.
Question 35 of 50
If the selling price of an article is 4/3 of its cost price, the profit percentage is:
✅ SP = (4/3)CP. Profit = (1/3)CP. Profit% = (1/3)×100 = 33.3%.
🧠 Section 4 — Logical Reasoning & General English (Q36–Q50)
Question 36 of 50
Find the odd one out: Crow, Sparrow, Bat, Pigeon
✅ Bat is a mammal, not a bird. Crow, Sparrow, and Pigeon are all birds.
Question 37 of 50
Complete the series: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ___
✅ These are perfect squares: 1², 2², 3², 4², 5². Next = 6² = 36.
Question 38 of 50
If MANGO is coded as NBOHP, what is the code for APPLE?
✅ Each letter shifts +1: A→B, P→Q, P→Q, L→M, E→F = BQQMF.
Question 39 of 50
In a class, Ritu is 10th from the top and 20th from the bottom. Total students in the class are:
✅ Total = Top rank + Bottom rank − 1 = 10 + 20 − 1 = 29.
Question 40 of 50
Statements: All pens are books. Some books are copies. Conclusion: Some pens are copies — this conclusion is:
✅ “Some books are copies” does not specify which books — they may or may not be pens. So “Some pens are copies” is not necessarily true.
Question 41 of 50
Choose the synonym of “Diligent”:
✅ Diligent means showing care and effort. Synonym: Hardworking.
Question 42 of 50
Choose the antonym of “Benevolent”:
✅ Benevolent means well-wishing and kind. Its antonym is Malevolent (wishing evil on others).
Question 43 of 50
Identify the correctly spelled word:
✅ The correct spelling is Maintenance (main + ten + ance).
Question 44 of 50
Fill in the blank: He is known ___ his generosity.
✅ The correct phrase is “known for”: He is known for his generosity.
Question 45 of 50
Choose the correct sentence:
✅ “News” is an uncountable singular noun and takes a singular verb. Correct: “The news is shocking.”
Question 46 of 50
Convert to indirect speech: She said, “I am busy now.”
✅ In indirect speech: “I am” → “she was”; “now” → “then”. Correct: “She said that she was busy then.”
Question 47 of 50
What is the plural of “Syllabus”?
✅ The plural of Syllabus is Syllabi (Latin) or Syllabuses (both accepted in modern English).
Question 48 of 50
Choose the correct preposition: The train arrived ___ time.
✅ The correct phrase is “on time” (punctual). “In time” means before it’s too late — both can work, but “on time” is the standard exam answer here.
Question 49 of 50
Identify the part of speech of the underlined word: “She sings beautifully.”
✅ Beautifully modifies the verb “sings” — it is an Adverb.
Question 50 of 50
Change to active voice: “A letter was written by him.”
✅ Passive (simple past) → Active (simple past): Subject + V2 + Object. “He wrote a letter.”
🎯 Your Final Result — Set 18
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