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The SSC JE Civil 2023 exam is approaching and the candidates shall leave no stone unturned to crack the SSC JE examination this year. Every aspirant has their own preparation strategy, however when it comes to previous year papers, many people are likely to look for it and attempt it just to get an idea as what kinds of questions have been asked in the examination previously. Here, we have come up with SSC JE Civil Previous Year Paper with Detailed Solutions. It is a complete PDF which is free to download for the aspirants preparing for it. In this article, we are mentioning few previous year questions, however for more than 200 questions you will have to download the PDF. Before The SSC JE Civil Previous Year Paper with Detailed Solutions PDF, let’s first take a sneak peak into the SSC JE Civil Engineering exam pattern:

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SSC JE Civil Engineering Exam Pattern

Paper	Mode	Subject	No of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
Paper I	CBT  (Computer Based Test)	General Intelligence & Reasoning	50	50
		General Awareness	50	50
		General Engineering (Civil & Structural) OR Part-B General Engineering (Electrical) OR Part-C General Engineering (Mechanical)	100	100
	Total		200	200	2 Hours

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1. The Golden Revolution in the Indian agricultural sector is related to _________.

(1) Minerals

(2) Coconut production

(3) Horticulture

(4) Cashew cultivation

Answer key: 3

Solution:

The period between 1991 and 2003 is referred to as the Golden Revolution in India. The Golden Revolution is related to increased production of honey and horticulture which was the main objective of this agricultural revolution.

Note: Nirpakh Tutej is the father of the Golden Revolution.

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2. Brihat Samhita is a noted work of whom among the following?

(1) Aryabhata

(2) Varahamihira

(3) Bhaskar

(4) Brahmagupta

Answer key: 2

Solution:

Brihat Samhita is a noted work of Varahamihira.

• Varahamihira was an Indian astronomer, mathematician, and astrologer who lived during the 6^th century.
• Brihat Samhita, which translates to “The Great Compilation“, is one of his most famous works.

3. Who among the following started the Kuchipudi Art Academy at Madras (now Chennai) in 1963?

(1) Nataraja Ramakrishna

(2) Shanmukha Srinivas

(3) Vedantam Raghavaiah

(4) Vempati Chinna Satyam

Answer key: 4

Solution:

Vempati Chinna Satyam started the Kuchipudi Art Academy at Madras in 1963.

• He played a crucial role in promoting and popularizing the Kuchipudi dance form, both in India and internationally.
• The Academy has to its credit more than 180 solo items and 15 dance dramas composed and choreographed by Satyam.

4. Which of the following is India’s first smart and green highway?

(1) Yamuna Expressway

(2) Delhi – Noida Expressway

(3) Western Peripheral Expressway

(4) Eastern (KGP) Peripheral Expressway

Answer key: 3

Solution:

The Western Peripheral Expressway which is also known as the Kundli-Manesar-Palwal (KMP) Expressway, is India’s first smart and green highway.

• It is a 135.6-kilometer-long six-lane expressway that connects Kundli in Haryana with Palwal in Haryana, bypassing Delhi.
• The expressway is designed with smart features such as intelligent transportation systems, advanced traffic management systems, and green initiatives like rainwater harvesting and solar power generation.
• It aims to reduce traffic congestion and provide a smoother and more environmentally friendly transportation route.

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5. How many oxygen atoms are there in a molecule of hydrogen peroxide?

(1) 3

(2) 4

(3) 2

(4) 1

Answer key: 3

Solution:

The chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide is H₂O₂, which indicates that the hydrogen peroxide molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.

Hydrogen peroxide in its pure form, is a very pale blue liquid that is slightly more viscous than water.

It is used as an oxidizer, bleaching agent, and antiseptic, usually as a dilute solution in water for consumer use, and in higher concentrations for industrial use.

6. Identify the element that does NOT belong to period 3 of the modern periodic table.

(1) Sodium

(2) Aluminium

(3) Hydrogen

(4) Magnesium

Answer key: 3

Solution:

The third period of the Modern periodic table contains eight elements: sodium, magnesium, aluminium, silicon, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, and argon.

Thus, Hydrogen does not belong to period 3 of the modern periodic table.

It is a unique element that has its own position at the top of Group 1 (the alkali metals) but is not part of any specific period.

7. Which of the following options is correctly paired?

(1) Ribosomes – Double membrane bound

(2) Mitochondria – Membrane bound

(3) Nucleus – Non membrane bound

(4) Plastids – Non membrane bound

Answer key: 2

Solution:

Mitochondria are membrane-bound organelles found in eukaryotic cells. They have a double membrane structure consisting of an outer membrane and an inner membrane.

The inner membrane is highly folded and contains enzymes and proteins involved in cellular respiration and ATP production. The presence of these membranes allows mitochondria to carry out their essential functions within the cell.

Note:

• Ribosomes are not double membrane-bound organelles.
• The nucleus is a membrane-bound organelle.
• Plastids are membrane-bound organelles found in plant cells.

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8. Under which Article of the Constitution of India can a person go to the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

(1) Article 28

(2) Article 32

(3) Article 37

(4) Article 45

Answer key: 2

Solution:

Article 32 of the Constitution of India grants the right to individuals to directly approach the Supreme Court for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights.

It is regarded as one of the most significant provisions in the Indian Constitution as it enables citizens to seek justice and protection in cases where their fundamental rights have been violated.

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9. Danda-nacha is a form of dance that narrates stories about __________.

(1) Lord Brahma

(2) Lord Shiva

(3) Lord Krishna

(4) Goddess Durga

Answer key: 2

Solution:

Danda-nacha is a form of dance that narrates stories about Lord Shiva.

Danda nacha is an Indian dance festival that originated in the Ganjam district of Odisha.

10. Match the following.

List (I)(Organelle)	List (II)(Function)
i. Mitochondria	a. Control of cell activity and cell division
ii. Desmosomes	b. ATP generation
iii. Lysosomes	c. Adhesive Complex
iv. Nucleus	d. Contain hydrolytic enzymes

Select the Code:

(1) i – b, ii – c, iii – d, iv – a

(2) i – b, ii – a, iii – c, iv – d

(3) i – c, ii – a, iii – d, iv – c

(4) i – a, ii – b, iii – c, iv – d

Answer key: 1

Solution:

Mitochondria are responsible for generating ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the energy currency of the cell.

Desmosomes are specialized cell junctions that function as an adhesive complex, providing strong mechanical connections between cells.

Lysosomes contain hydrolytic enzymes that aid in the breakdown of cellular waste materials and foreign substances.

The nucleus controls cell activity and cell division by housing the cell’s genetic material (DNA) and regulating gene expression.

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11. In March 2022, _________ announced that it will soon implement Aama Yojana, a scheme for helping non-working mothers, and the Bahini Scheme benefitting girl students of the State.

(1) Manipur

(2) Arunachal Pradesh

(3) Sikkim

(4) Mizoram

Answer key: 3

Solution:

In March 2022, Sikkim announced that it will launch Aama Yojana, a scheme for helping non-working mothers, and the Bahini Scheme benefiting girl students of the State.

12. Indian boxer __________ (48 kg) was one of the gold medal winners at the 73^rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament, held in Sofia, Bulgaria in February 2022.

(1) Babyrojisana Chanu

(2) Nitu Ghanghas

(3) Manju Rani

(4) Gitika Narwal

Answer key: 2

Solution:

Indian boxers Nikhat Zareen (52kg) and Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) had won gold medals at the 73^rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament, held in Sofia, Bulgaria

Nitu Ghanghas is an Indian boxer who is the 2023 world champion in the minimum weight category and a two-time world youth champion in light flyweight. She won the gold medal at the 2023 IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships and 2022 Commonwealth Games in the minimum weight category.

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13. Regarding the export of commodities from India in 2021, which commodity ranks first?

(1) Engineering goods

(2) Electronic goods

(3) Organic and inorganic chemicals

(4) Drugs and pharmaceuticals

Answer key: 1

Solution:

Engineering goods remain India’s most exported commodity in 2021.

Engineering goods including iron and steel products, industrial machinery, and automobiles are India’s top export this fiscal.

These are India’s top 10 export commodities:      

1) Engineering goods

2) Petroleum products

3) Gems and jewelry

4) Organic and inorganic chemicals  

5) Drugs and pharmaceuticals

6) Electronic goods

7) Cotton yarn/fabrics/made-ups, handloom products etc

8) Ready-made garments (RMG) of all textiles

9) Marine products

10) Plastic and linoleum

14. The alpine biome is usually located at altitudes above ________ and extends to the area just below the snow line.

(1) 500 meters

(2) 2000 meters

(3) 3000 meters

(4) 1000 meters

Answer key: 3

Solution:

The alpine biome usually lies between an altitude of about 10,000 feet (3,000 meters), and the place where the snow line of a mountain begins.

15. Who was appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in February 2022?

(1) Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari

(2) Justice Satish Chandra Sharma

(3) Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra

(4) Justice Sanjaya Kumar Mishra

Answer key: 1

Solution:

The Acting Chief Justice of the Madras High Court is Munishwar Nath Bhandari. He was appointed as the new Chief Justice of the Madras High Court in February 2022.

The Madras High Court is a High Court in India. It has appellate jurisdiction over the state of Tamil Nadu and the union territory of Puducherry. It is located in Chennai and is the third oldest high court of India after the Calcutta High Court in Kolkata and the Bombay High Court in Mumbai.

16. Under whose captainship did India defeat England by four wickets to clinch a record-extending fifth U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup title at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua, in 2022?

(1) Dinesh Bana

(2) Yash Dhull

(3) Raj Angad Bawa

(4) Harnoor Singh

Answer key: 2

Solution:

India lifted a record-extending fifth ICC U19 World Cup title after defeating England in the final at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in North Sound, Antigua in 2022.

Under the captainship of Yash Dhull, India defeated England by four wickets.

17. What does R stand for in FERA, 1973?

(1) Regulation

(2) Regulatory

(3) Resolution

(4) Rule

Answer key: 1

Solution:

Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) is a legislation that came into existence in 1973.

The Act aims to regulate certain dealings in foreign exchange, impose restrictions on certain kinds of payments and to monitor the transactions impinging the foreign exchange and the import and export of currency.

18. Who received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1962 for his ‘pioneering theory for condensed matter, especially liquid helium’?

(1) Wolfgang Pauli

(2) Ernest Orlando Lawrence

(3) Lev Davidovich Landau 

(4) John Bardeen

Answer key: 3

Solution:

The Nobel Prize in Physics 1962 was awarded to Professor Lev Davidovich Landau for his pioneering theories for condensed matter, especially liquid helium.

Lev Davidovich Landau (22 January 1908 – 1 April 1968) was a Soviet-Azerbaijani physicist who made fundamental contributions to many areas of theoretical physics.

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19. Match the given pairs of winds and their corresponding regions correctly.

A. Mango Shower	1.) Bengal and Assam
B. Nor Wester	2.) Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Bihar
C. Loo	3.) Kerala and Karnataka

Select the Code:

(1) A – 2, B – 3, C – 1

(2) A – 1, B – 2, C – 3

(3) A – 3, B – 1, C – 2

(4) A – 3, B – 2, C – 1

Answer key: 3

Solution:

Mango showers is a colloquial term to describe the occurrence of pre-monsoon rainfall.

Towards the close of summer, pre-monsoon showers are common, especially in Kerala, Karnataka, and parts of Tamil Nadu in India. They help in the early ripening of mangoes and are hence often referred to as “Mango showers”.

A kalbaisakhi also known in Assam as a bordoisila and in some English publications as a Nor Wester, is a localized rainfall and thunderstorm event which occurs in Bangladesh as well as the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Tripura Assam, and West Bengal.

The Loo is a strong, dusty, gusty, hot, and dry summer wind from the west that blows over the Indo-Gangetic Plain region of North India (Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, etc.) and Pakistan.

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