PYQ • UPSC EPFO2016Medium

UPSC APFC 2016 General Ability Test: Solved Question Paper (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper

Attempt the full UPSC APFC 2016 General Ability Test previous year question paper exactly as it was set, from Test Booklet B-CRHE-O-PAPA (Series A). It carries all 120 questions for 100 marks in 120 minutes, with one-third of the marks deducted for a wrong answer, just as in the examination. The paper ranges across General English, Indian Culture and Heritage, Indian Polity and Economy, General Science and Knowledge of Computer Applications and the rest of the Commission's nine-part syllabus, so it doubles as a diagnostic for the labour-law and social-security half that sets EPFO apart from every other central recruitment. Every question here is solved and explained question by question.

Duration

120 mins

Questions

120 MCQs

Total Marks

99 pts

Negative

-0.28 per wrong

Topics Covered in This Paper

Indian Polity and Economy
30 Qs25%
General Mental Ability and Quantitative Aptitude
30 Qs25%
General Science and Knowledge of Computer Applications
22 Qs18%
General English
10 Qs8%
Social Security in India
9 Qs8%
Indian Culture and Heritage
5 Qs4%
Current Events and Developmental Issues
5 Qs4%
Indian Freedom Struggle
4 Qs3%
General Accounting Principles
3 Qs3%
Industrial Relations and Labour Laws
2 Qs2%

Sample Questions

Q1.What is the indication out of the sentence : 'I gave him a piece of my mind' ?

  • AAppreciation
  • BWarning
  • CGreeting
  • DScolding

Q2.What is the meaning of the expression : 'Blue blood' ?

  • APolluted industrial waste water
  • BSap of teak wood
  • CAn aristocrat
  • DA costly object

Q3.'He was hoist by his own petard' refers to

  • AHe had problems as a result of his own plans to hurt others
  • BHe was high up on the pole
  • CHe would usually run away from trouble
  • DHe was indifferent to his surroundings

Before you begin

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Disclaimer: The questions provided here are extracted and digitized from previous year papers using automated processes. They may contain typographical errors, formatting issues, or minor variations from the actual examination paper. While we have done our best to verify the accuracy of the official answer keys, discrepancies may occasionally exist. Please refer to the official commission website for the most authentic paper.

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FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many questions are in the UPSC APFC 2016 General Ability Test: Solved Question Paper previous year paper?
This paper has 120 multiple-choice questions carrying 99 marks in total, to be attempted in 120 minutes.
Is the UPSC APFC 2016 General Ability Test: Solved Question Paper previous year paper free to attempt?
Yes. You can attempt the full paper online for free on AI Test Planet, and see your score and correct answers immediately after submitting.
Does this paper have negative marking?
Yes, marks are deducted for wrong answers, mirroring the actual UPSC EPFO marking scheme. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
Are solutions and explanations available?
Yes. After you submit, every question shows the correct answer with a step-by-step explanation, along with a topic-wise breakdown of your performance.
Which year is this UPSC EPFO paper from?
This is the 2016 paper. You can attempt other years of the same exam from the UPSC EPFO papers page.