MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims Answer Key 2025

16. According to the 2011 census, which Union Territory has the highest percentage of scheduled tribe population?

(1) Chandigarh

(2) Lakshadweep

(3) Dadra-Nagar Haveli

(4) Delhi

Correct Answer: (2) Lakshadweep

Explanation: Lakshadweep has ~94.8% ST population (mostly tribal communities).

17. According to the 2011 census of India, the State of Rajasthan had the lowest literacy rate of __________?

(1) 55.42%

(2) 61.8%

(3) 66.11%

(4) 65.39%

Correct Answer: (3) 66.11%

Explanation: Rajasthan’s literacy rate in 2011 was 66.11%, lowest among states (Bihar was higher at 61.8% wait—no, Bihar 61.8%, but Rajasthan was low; actual lowest Bihar, but options point to 66.11% as Rajasthan).

Wait, correction: Rajasthan 66.11%, but Bihar was lowest at 61.8%. Option (2) 61.8% is Bihar, but question says Rajasthan—perhaps error, but per options, Rajasthan is 66.11%.

Actual: Rajasthan literacy 66.1%, but lowest was Bihar. Question likely has Rajasthan as per data.

18. Which one of the following statements is false? (About India’s land tips)

(1) The Northern tip of main land India is Defdar in Ladakh.

(2) The Southern tip of main land India is Kanniyakumari in Tamil Nadu.

(3) The Eastern tip of main land India is Kibithu in Assam.

(4) The Western tip of main land India is Ghuar mota in Gujarat.

Correct Answer: (1)

Explanation: Northern tip is Indira Col (Siachen), not Defdar. Others correct: South Kanyakumari, East Kibithu (Arunachal), West Ghuar Mota.

19. Which one of the following statements is/are not correct? (Tropical cyclones)

a. Tropical cyclones are formed in the 30° Latitude region North and South of the equator.

b. The diameter of a tropical cyclone can range from 300 to 1500 km and even more.

c. Tropical cyclones can have wind speed of 50 to 60 km per hour and even more.

d. Tropical cyclones flow clockwise direction in the Northern hemisphere.

(1) Only a

(2) Only b and c

(3) Only d

(4) Only b and d

Correct Answer: (3) Only d

Explanation: Tropical cyclones rotate anti-clockwise in Northern Hemisphere (Coriolis Effect).

20. Which of the following rivers are the tributaries of the Sindhu River?

A. Jhelum, Chenab, Kosi, Sutlej

B. Gandak, Kosi, Ghagra, Son

C. Sutlej, Beas, Ravi, Chenab

D. Kabul, Kurram, Swat, Jhelum

(1) A and B are correct

(2) C and D are correct

(3) B and D are correct

(4) A and C are correct

Correct Answer: (2) C and D

Explanation: Indus tributaries: Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej (Punjab); Kabul, Swat, Kurram (Afghanistan).