General Knowledge PYQs for Competitive Exams

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General Knowledge PYQs for Competitive Exams

Topic-wise lessons, explanations, exam traps and revision tests

3Detailed lessons
30Topic questions
10Pillar revision MCQs
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Student goal: Use this page as a subject dashboard. Complete each linked topic lesson, note your score and return here for the mixed revision test.

Detailed PYQ Lessons

10-question lesson

APPSC Group-II General Studies PYQ-Based Test

A focused mixed test aligned with APPSC Group-II General Studies and Andhra Pradesh topics.

10-question lesson

Police SI and Constable Previous-Question Concepts

Constitutional safeguards, new criminal laws, policing systems and high-frequency police-exam GK.

10-question lesson

SSC and Railway General Knowledge PYQ Test

A mixed high-frequency revision test for SSC and Railway recruitment exams.

Recommended Study Order

  1. Read the first topic’s rapid-answer map.
  2. Attempt its ten questions without notes.
  3. Record every wrong concept in a revision notebook.
  4. Complete the other linked lessons.
  5. Attempt the mixed pillar test below.
Copyright and accuracy: The series does not reproduce full official papers. It independently rewrites selected recurring concepts and links to official repositories for verification.

10 Mixed Revision MCQs

Pillar revision question

Which Article establishes the Finance Commission?

Answer: B) Article 280
Article 280 provides for the Finance Commission.
Related fact: This is a recurring APPSC polity-economy interface.
Pillar revision question

Nagarjuna Sagar Project is built across the:

Answer: B) Krishna
Nagarjuna Sagar is on the Krishna River.
Related fact: It is important for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana geography.
Pillar revision question

Andhra State was formed in:

Answer: B) 1953
Andhra State was created on 1 October 1953.
Related fact: Andhra Pradesh was formed in 1956.
Pillar revision question

The first capital of Andhra State was:

Answer: B) Kurnool
Kurnool was the capital of Andhra State.
Related fact: The High Court initially functioned at Guntur.
Pillar revision question

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita replaced the:

Answer: B) Indian Penal Code
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 from 1 July 2024.
Related fact: It is one of the three new central criminal laws.
Pillar revision question

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita replaced the:

Answer: A) Code of Criminal Procedure
BNSS replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 from 1 July 2024.
Related fact: It governs criminal procedure.
Pillar revision question

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam replaced the:

Answer: B) Indian Evidence Act
BSA replaced the Indian Evidence Act, 1872 from 1 July 2024.
Related fact: It modernises rules relating to evidence, including electronic records.
Pillar revision question

Protection against arbitrary arrest and detention is especially associated with:

Answer: B) Article 22
Article 22 provides safeguards relating to arrest and detention.
Related fact: It includes communication of grounds and production before a magistrate within the prescribed period.
Pillar revision question

The headquarters of the Reserve Bank of India is at:

Answer: B) Mumbai
RBI’s central office is in Mumbai.
Related fact: The institution began operations in 1935.
Pillar revision question

The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many Indian States?

Answer: C) 8
It passes through eight States.
Related fact: Map-based questions are common in SSC and Railway exams.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start with pillar pages or detailed lessons?

Use the pillar to understand the roadmap, then complete detailed lessons one by one.

Are explanations sufficient for final revision?

They provide a strong base, but students should also consult the official syllabus and standard textbooks.

How often should I reattempt the test?

Reattempt after 48 hours and after one week until you consistently score at least 8/10.

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Last reviewed: 21 July 2026.

Official Sources

  1. APPSC question papers and final keys
  2. UPSC previous question papers
  3. SSC official portal
  4. RRB official portal
  5. NCERT textbooks
Study and Accuracy Note: Exact exam attribution is used only when it can be checked in an official paper or final key.

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