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15 questions picked from past PSI 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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PSI previous year questions with answers
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Where is India's only private sanctuary - SAI (Sanctuary for Asian Insectivora) located?
From: PSI 2021
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Answer: C. Kodagu
SAI (Sanctuary for Asian Insectivora) is located in Kodagu district of Karnataka.
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Mullayanagiri hills are part of which range of the Western Ghats?
From: PSI 2024
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Answer: B. Chandra Drona
Mullayanagiri, the highest peak in Karnataka (1,930m), is part of the Chandra Drona range (also known as Baba Budan range) in the Western Ghats, located in Chikkamagaluru district.
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In which year was Mother Teresa awarded the Nobel Peace Prize?
From: PSI 2020
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Answer: B. 1979
Mother Teresa was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 for her humanitarian work with the poor and destitute in Kolkata, India.
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The India-Pakistan boundary was settled by
From: PSI 2020 - Paper 2
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Answer: B. Radcliff line
The Radcliff Line is the boundary demarcation between India and Pakistan.
It was drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in 1947 during the partition of British India into India and Pakistan. -
Which of the following is a Central Armed Police Force (CAPF)?
From: PSI 2022 - Paper2
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Answer: C. CISF
CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) is one of the seven Central Armed Police Forces.
Others include CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, and Assam Rifles.
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Which of the following represents the correct chronological order of monuments built?
From: PSI 2016 - Civil
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Answer: C. Qutub Minar, Buland Darwaza, Red Fort, Gol Gumbaz
The correct chronological order is: Qutub Minar (1193-1368), Buland Darwaza (1601), Red Fort (1648), and Gol Gumbaz (1656).
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How many banks were nationalized in 1969?
From: PSI 2017
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Answer: B. 14
On July 19, 1969, Prime Minister Indira Gandhi nationalized 14 major commercial banks in India.
This was done to align banking sector with the economic goals of the government and to extend banking services to rural areas.
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Which is the nodal ministry for implementing India's Deep Ocean Mission?
From: PSI 2021
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Answer: B. Ministry of Earth Sciences
The Ministry of Earth Sciences is launching India's Deep Ocean Mission.
This mission aims to explore the deep ocean for resources and develop deep-sea technologies for sustainable use of ocean resources.
The mission includes developing manned submersibles, deep-sea mining technologies, ocean climate change studies, and establishing underwater observations and technological solutions for harnessing energy and freshwater from the ocean. -
Where is India's first multi-modal terminal on the Ganga river, inaugurated in November 2018, located?
From: PSI 2024
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Answer: A. Varanasi
India's first multi-modal terminal on the Ganga river is located in Varanasi.
It was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in November 2018 as part of the Jal Marg Vikas Project to enhance inland water transportation and promote cargo movement through waterways. -
The Sahara Desert is located in which continent?
From: PSI 2020
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Answer: B. Africa
The Sahara Desert, the world's largest hot desert, is located in Africa, covering much of North Africa.
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14th edition of the Indo-Mongolian Joint Exercise Nomadic Elephant, 2019 (10th October 2019) was organized where?
From: PSI 2020 - Paper 2
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Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh
The 14th edition of the Indo-Mongolian Joint Exercise 'Nomadic Elephant' was organized in Himachal Pradesh in October 2019.
This joint military exercise aims to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the Indian and Mongolian armies. -
Central Institute of Indian Languages is located in
From: PSI 2022 - Paper2
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Answer: B. Mysuru
The Central Institute of Indian Languages (CIIL) is located in Mysuru, Karnataka.
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The highest peak in the Nilgiris
From: PSI 2016 - Civil
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Answer: B. Doddabetta
Doddabetta is the highest mountain in the Nilgiri Hills, standing at 2,637 meters (8,650 feet) above sea level.
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Legal advisors of states in India are called
From: PSI 2017
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Answer: A. Advocate General
The Advocate General is the highest law officer of a state in India.
Appointed by the Governor under Article 165 of the Constitution, they advise the state government on legal matters, represent the state in courts, and perform other legal duties assigned by the Governor. -
Who wrote the book 'Mandra'?
From: PSI 2021
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Answer: B. S.L. Bhyrappa
'Mandra' (2002) is a Kannada novel by S.L. Bhyrappa, set in the world of Hindustani classical music; it won the Saraswati Samman (2010).
D.R. Bendre was a poet who died in 1981.
7 PSI previous year papers in the Sadhisu app
Practise these full PSI papers as timed tests, with answers, explanations and your score:
- PSI 2016 - Civil
- PSI 2017
- PSI 2020
- PSI 2020 - Paper 2
- PSI 2021
- PSI 2022 - Paper2
- PSI 2024
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Full previous year papers as timed tests, subject-wise practice, daily current affairs and bilingual study notes.
PSI previous year papers — FAQs
Where can I download PSI previous year question papers PDF?
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Yes. Every question has the correct answer and a short explanation, in both Kannada and English.
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