HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q16
What is the minimum calorie requirement in rural areas for measuring poverty?
(A) 2100 calories per person per day
(B) 2200 calories per person per day
(C) 2400 calories per person per day
(D) 3100 calories per person per day
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q17
The phenomenon of „demographic dividend” of a country is related to:
(A) A sharp decline in the total population
(B) A decline in the infant mortality Rate
(C) An increase in the sex ratio
(D) An increase in the population in the working age group
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q18
SANKALP is launched to provide:
(A) Better healthcare for rural poor
(B) Better healthcare for urban poor
(C) Quality education
(D) Market relevant training to youths
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q19
According to FRBM Act, India’s fiscal deficit should not exceed:
(A) 2 percent of GDP
(B) 3 percent of GDP
(C) 4 percent of GDP
(D) 3.5 percent of GDP
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q34
Statement 1: Container Corporation of India Limited is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
Statement 2: Dedicated Goods Transport Corridor Corporation Limited is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways.
(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect
(C) Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q38
Statement 1: Revenue Deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.
Statement 2: Effective Revenue Deficit is the difference between Revenue Deficit and Grants for Creation of Capital Assets.
(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect
(C) Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q48
Arrange the following steps in relation to self-help groups in correct sequence:
1. Lending, repayment and maintaining accounts and records.
2. Arranging regular meetings with groups.
3. Identifying the area and forming a group of women with common interest.
4. Deciding on the amount for contribution and pooling the money.
(A) 4, 3, 2, 1
(B) 1, 2, 3, 4
(C) 3, 2, 4, 1
(D) 2, 3, 4, 1
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q58
Consider the given four statements and choose the correct answer from the given options.
1. “Ease of Living Index” is released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
2. This index was firstly released in August, 2019.
3. Citizen Participation survey is an important part of the Index assessment.
4. It captures quality of life based on Data collected on 6 parameters.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 3
(D) 2 and 4
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q59
Consider the given four statements and choose the correct answer from the given options.
1. “Jaivik Kheti Portal” is an initiative of Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture alongwith the Ministry of Science Technology and Climate change.
2. This portal is not an E-commerce platform.
3. This portal does not promote organic farming.
4. This portal provides price discovery mechanisms to help farmers.
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 1 and 3
(C) 2 and 4
(D) 1 and 4
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper – Q65
Match List I with List II:
List-I (Growth rate in 2018-19)
A. Net Tax Revenue
B. Non-Tax Revenue
C. Gross Tax Revenue
D. Non-debt capital Receipts
List-II
1. 1.6%
2. 22.3%
3. 8.4%
4. -2.5%
(A) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
(B) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
(C) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(D) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
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Answer: C
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