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15 questions picked from past GPSTR papers. Every question has the correct answer and a short explanation. Each page is printed in Kannada, followed by the same questions in English.
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GPSTR previous year questions with answers
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The skill component developed by collaborative learning
From: GPSTR Paper 1 MAY 22, 2022
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Answer: C. Academic and social skills
Collaborative learning develops both academic and social skills. Students learn subject content while also developing teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
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The starting route of 'Tejas Express' train
From: GPSTR Paper 1 MAY 25 2019
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Answer: D. Mumbai to Goa
The inaugural run of Tejas Express was on 24 May 2017 from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus to Karmali in Goa. It covered 552 km in 8 hours and 30 minutes and was India's first semi-high-speed fully air-conditioned train.
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The empirical relationship between three measures of central tendency
From: GPSTR Mathematics AND Science 2022
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Answer: C. 3 Median = 2 Mean + Mode
The empirical relationship: Mode = 3 Median − 2 Mean, rearranged as 3 Median = 2 Mean + Mode.
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Read the statements and identify the correct person.
i. She opposed women's exploitation in her book 'Stri-Purusha Tulane'.
ii. She was a member of 'Satyashodhak Samaj'.From: GPSTR Social Science MAY 22, 2022
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Answer: C. Tarabai Shinde
Tarabai Shinde wrote 'Stri-Purusha Tulane' (Comparison of Women and Men) opposing women's exploitation. She was a member of Jyotirao Phule's Satyashodhak Samaj.
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The defence mechanism of, 'Sour Grapes', and, 'sweet lemon', for adjustment to situations is :
From: GPSTR Paper 1 November 25 2017
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Answer: C. Rationalization
Rationalization is the defence mechanism where a person justifies undesirable outcomes with logical-sounding reasons. "Sour grapes" devalues unattained goals, while "sweet lemon" overvalues what one has, both being forms of rationalization.
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Teak, Sandalwood and Ebony trees are the main trees found in this type of forest.
From: GPSTR Social Science MAY 26 2019
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Answer: C. Monsoon Forests
Teak, Sandalwood and Ebony are the main trees of Monsoon Forests (also called Tropical Deciduous Forests). These forests shed leaves during the dry season and receive rainfall between 70-200 cm, predominantly in areas like central and southern India.
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Which of the following is not an audio-visual teaching aid?
From: GPSTR Paper 1 November 11 2017
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Answer: C. Gramophone
Gramophone is an audio-only teaching aid that produces sound but has no visual component. Video, PowerPoint presentations, and films combine both audio and visual elements, making them true audio-visual aids.
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According to Vygotsky, support is given to a student to master a task. Later when support is withdrawn, the student still completes the task. This represents
From: GPSTR Paper 1 MAY 22, 2022
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Answer: C. Zone of Proximal Development
This describes Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD) with scaffolding. The ZPD is the gap between what a learner can do independently and what they can achieve with guidance, which is later removed.
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There are three basic dimensions for any intellectual work. They are called operations, products, and contents. The psychologist who proposed this view is
From: GPSTR Paper 1 MAY 25 2019
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Answer: C. Guilford and associates
J.P. Guilford proposed the Structure of Intellect (SOI) model which describes intelligence through three dimensions: Operations (tasks), Products (outputs) and Contents (subject matter). His model identified 120 (later expanded to 150) distinct intellectual abilities. This three-dimensional model revolutionised the understanding of human intelligence beyond simple IQ scores.
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The successive members of homologous series of carbon compounds differ by
From: GPSTR Mathematics AND Science 2022
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Answer: C. CH₂
In a homologous series, successive members differ by a CH₂ group (molecular mass difference of 14 u).
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Read the given clues and identify the crop.
a. Virginia is a variety of this crop.
b. Portuguese introduced this crop to India in 17th century.
c. Grown in moderate rainfall, high temperature areas with sandy soil.
d. Nipani in Belgaum is famous for its market.From: GPSTR Social Science MAY 22, 2022
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Answer: B. Tobacco
Tobacco matches all clues: Virginia is a tobacco variety, Portuguese introduced it to India, it grows in sandy soil with moderate rainfall, and Nipani (Belgaum) is famous for its tobacco market.
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The concept of "Light" begins from the first class with sun and progress towards shadows, reflection and refraction. This is an example for :
From: GPSTR Paper 1 November 25 2017
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Answer: B. Concentric approach
This is an example of concentric approach, where a concept is introduced in a simple form and expanded with more complexity in subsequent classes. The topic spirals outward from a core idea, adding depth progressively over time.
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This Article of the Constitution provides for the position of the President of India.
From: GPSTR Social Science MAY 26 2019
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Answer: C. Article 52
Article 52 of the Indian Constitution provides for the office of the President of India. It states that there shall be a President of India, while Article 53 deals with the executive power of the Union vested in the President.
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Chemical which is added to soda glass to give yellow coloured glass is :
From: GPSTR Paper 1 November 11 2017
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Answer: A. Feric compound
Ferric compounds (Iron compounds) are added to soda glass to impart a yellow colour. Different metal compounds give different colours to glass, for example cobalt gives blue and chromium gives green.
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Adolescents develop loyalty towards
From: GPSTR Paper 1 MAY 22, 2022
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Answer: C. Peers
During adolescence, peer groups become the primary reference group. Adolescents develop strong loyalty and emotional attachment towards their peers as they seek identity and independence from parents.
7 GPSTR previous year papers in the Sadhisu app
Practise these full GPSTR papers as timed tests, with answers, explanations and your score:
- GPSTR Mathematics AND Science 2022
- GPSTR Paper 1 MAY 22, 2022
- GPSTR Paper 1 MAY 25 2019
- GPSTR Paper 1 November 11 2017
- GPSTR Paper 1 November 25 2017
- GPSTR Social Science MAY 22, 2022
- GPSTR Social Science MAY 26 2019
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