HPAS Prelims 2013: Complete Question Paper with Answers & Solutions
HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q1
On the bank of which river is Nadaun town of Hamirpur District?
(A) Satluj
(B) Ravi
(C) Beas
(D) Uhal
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q2
Which mountain pass connects Spiti to Ladakh?
(A) Kangla
(B) Shipki
(C) Rohtang
(D) Manirang
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q3
Which of the following is not in the vicinity of Kullu?
(A) Sultanpur Palace
(B) Bijli Mahadev
(C) Devatibba
(D) Kalatope
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q4
In which town is Panchvaktra temple?
(A) Chamba
(B) Mandi
(C) Hamirpur
(D) Una
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q5
Which lake at Rewalsar is known for floating island?
(A) Kuntbhyog
(B) Parashar
(C) Kalasar
(D) Sukhsar
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q6
Identify the correct chronological order in which the following Europeans travelled in Punjab and Shimla Hill states? Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
(i) Vigne (ii) Moorcraft (iii) Forster (iv) Thomas Coryat
(A) (iv), (iii), (ii), (i)
(B) (i), (iii), (ii), (iv)
(C) (ii), (i), (iii), (iv)
(D) (iv), (i), (ii), (iii)
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q7
Which action of Raja Sansar Chand prompted the hill chiefs to invite Gurkhas to invade Kangra?
(A) his failure to retrieve Kangra fort
(B) his attack on Kahlur state and capture some territory
(C) his alliance with Sikh Chief Jassa Singh Ramgarhia
(D) his defeat at the hands of Sikh Chief Jai Singh of Kanhaiya Misl
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q8
Which of the following is believed to be the oldest among the Shimla Hill states?
(A) Jubbal
(B) Keonthal
(C) Bushahr
(D) Baghat
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q9
Who negotiated the arrangement between the states of Kashmir and Chamba by which the latter became independent of the former?
(A) Col. Lawrence
(B) George Russel
(C) David Ochterlony
(D) Captain G. Birch
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q10
Raja of which state was treated by the wife of Dara Shikoh as her son?
(A) Kangra
(B) Sirmaur
(C) Nurpur
(D) Guler
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q11
When did the consultative body of rulers of princely states known as Narendra Mandal came into existence?
(A) 1911
(B) 1921
(C) 1931
(D) 1941
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q12
With which district of Himachal Pradesh is Kayang folk dance associated?
(A) Una
(B) Solan
(C) Sirmaur
(D) Kinnaur
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q13
With which of the following is NGO named Vishakha associated?
(A) Dalits
(B) Women
(C) Physically challenged
(D) Senior citizens
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q14
When was a Sanad granted to the Raja of Bilaspur by the British government confirming his possession on the right bank of Satluj?
(A) February, 1846
(B) March, 1846
(C) October, 1847
(D) April, 1848
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q15
Court poet of which princely state of Shimla Hills is the author of Shashi Vansh Vinod?
(A) Jubbal
(B) Nurpur
(C) Guler
(D) Bilaspur
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q16
Who was the first person to vote in the First General Elections in India in 1951-52?
(A) Shyam Sharan Negi of Kalpa
(B) Satya Dev Bushehri of Rohru
(C) Bhagmal Santha of Jubbal
(D) Anand Chand of Bilaspur
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q17
In which year did the publication of Hindi daily Divya Himachal begin?
(A) 1997
(B) 2002
(C) 2005
(D) 2007
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q18
Which tehsil of Mahasu district was carved out to form Kinnaur district?
(A) Rohru
(B) Chini
(C) Kotkhai
(D) Rampur
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q19
According to Annual Status Education Report (ASER) 2012-13 what percentage of class V students of Himachal Pradesh Government and private schools can read only class II text?
(A) 44.6
(B) 57.7
(C) 72.8
(D) 83.2
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q20
Who led the famous Mandi conspiracy of 1914-15?
(A) Swami Krishna Nand
(B) Pandit Gauri Prasad
(C) Shobha Ram
(D) Mian Jawahar Singh
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q21
Which day is observed as Anti-Leprosy Day?
(A) October 02
(B) November 14
(C) January 30
(D) October 31
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q22
After which American scientist is ‘h-index’ named?
(A) Jorge E. Hirsch
(B) Frederick Sainger
(C) Linus Pauling
(D) Percy Julian
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q23
Which lake is jointly owned by China and India?
(A) Tsomoriri
(B) Tsokar
(C) Pongong Tso
(D) Thanka
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q24
Who is George Alexander Louis?
(A) a French novelist
(B) an American film star
(C) third in line as heir to the British throne
(D) a German football player
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q25
In which field did Frederick Sainger win Nobel prize twice?
(A) Literature
(B) Economics
(C) Chemistry
(D) Peace
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q26
When was telegraph service closed in India?
(A) July, 2013
(B) September, 2012
(C) October, 2011
(D) November, 2010
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q27
Who is Shinzo Abe?
(A) Prime Minister of Israel
(B) Dissident artist of China
(C) Chess player of Korea
(D) Prime Minister of Japan
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q28
With which game/sport is Deepika Kumari associated?
(A) Wrestling
(B) Archery
(C) Badminton
(D) Boxing
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q29
What is the name of the Pakistani bus that plies between Lahore and Delhi?
(A) Sada-e-Sarhad
(B) Samjhauta
(C) Karvan-e-Aman
(D) Dosti
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q30
For which work did Mridula Garg get the 2013 Sahitya Academy Award?
(A) Miljulman
(B) Uske Hisse Ki Dhoop
(C) Chitkobra
(D) Kathgulab
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q31
According to Transparency International which are the most honest countries in the world in 2012-13?
(A) France and Belgium
(B) Holland and Australia
(C) New Zealand and Denmark
(D) Sweden and Germany
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q32
Who was crowned as Miss World in 2013 beauty contest?
(A) Marialin of France
(B) Navaneet Kaur of India
(C) Oaklin of Ghana
(D) Megan Young of Philippines
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q33
In which of the following year the Asiatic Society of Bengal was established?
(A) 1757
(B) 1784
(C) 1835
(D) 1857
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q34
Which of the following is represented by the Harappan Civilization?
(A) Second urbanisation
(B) Third urbanisation
(C) First urbanisation
(D) Fourth urbanisation
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q35
Which of the following rivers is called ‘Nadittam’ in the Rigveda?
(A) Jhelum
(B) Ravi
(C) Beas
(D) Saraswati
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q36
The officer who enjoyed authority over a large pasture ground was known as during Rigvedic period?
(A) Gramini
(B) Vrajapati
(C) Kulapas
(D) Senani
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q37
Match names of List I with that of List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I: (a) Kailashanath Temple (b) Brihadeshwar Temple (c) Hoyasaleshwar Temple (d) Gomteshwar
List II: (i) Halebid (ii) Shravanabelgola (iii) Kanchipuram (iv) Tanjavur
(A) (a)-(iii) (b)-(iv) (c)-(i) (d)-(ii)
(B) (a)-(i) (b)-(ii) (c)-(iii) (d)-(iv)
(C) (a)-(iv) (b)-(i) (c)-(ii) (d)-(iii)
(D) (a)-(iii) (b)-(iv) (c)-(ii) (d)-(i)
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q38
Which of the following is the author of Tamil Ramayana?
(A) Pampa
(B) Ponna
(C) Ranna
(D) Kamban
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q39
Which of the following rivers ‘Swargadwari’ is located at?
(A) Indus
(B) Ganga
(C) Godawari
(D) Brahmaputra
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q40
Who among the following increased the Mansab from 5,000/- to 7,000/-?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q41
Which of the following political parties was called ‘Rajadroha Ka Karkhana’ by the British?
(A) Muslim League
(B) Indian National Congress
(C) Communist Party of India
(D) Unionist Party
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q42
Who among the following established the Central Hindu School at Banaras?
(A) Madan Mohan Malviya
(B) Annie Besant
(C) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(D) Swami Dayanand
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q43
Rani Gidalu was one of the freedom fighter from the north-east. She hailed from one of the following states. Identify it:
(A) Nagaland
(B) Manipur
(C) Assam
(D) Meghalaya
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q44
Which of the following states did not return Congress in power after the first provincial elections in 1937?
(A) Punjab
(B) Gujarat
(C) Sindh
(D) Madras
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q45
Which is not temperate grassland?
(A) Prairie
(B) Steppes
(C) Compos
(D) Downs
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q46
Which one of the following is located in Atlantic Ocean?
(A) Okinawa
(B) Bermuda
(C) Timor
(D) Male
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q47
Which one of the following is incorrect?
(1) India’s north-south extent is 3,214 km
(2) India’s east-west extent is 2,933 km
(3) India’s land frontier is 15,200 km
(4) India’s total geographical area is 4.2% of total land area of the world
(A) (1)
(B) (2)
(C) (3)
(D) (4)
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q48
Which is correct descending order in terms of length of river?
(A) Ganga, Godawari, Krishna, Narmada
(B) Ganga, Krishna, Godawari, Narmada
(C) Ganga, Godawari, Narmada, Krishna
(D) Ganga, Narmada, Godawari, Krishna
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q49
Zulus tribe is found in:
(A) South America
(B) Africa
(C) Australia
(D) Asia
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q50
Which of the following has the highest sex ratio as per 2011 census?
(A) Mizoram
(B) Meghalaya
(C) Tamil Nadu
(D) Andhra Pradesh
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q51
Which one of the following is incorrect?
(A) No scheduled caste population is found in Karnataka
(B) Majority of scheduled tribe population is found in hilly areas
(C) Main occupation of scheduled caste population is agriculture based activities
(D) No caste is notified as scheduled tribe in Delhi
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q52
Which one of the following is largest producer of coffee in world?
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Brazil
(C) Colombia
(D) Kenya
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q53
Which one of the following is not trade block?
(A) SAPTA
(B) EFTA
(C) OPEC
(D) UPEC
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q54
Which is the tallest dam of India?
(A) Hirakud
(B) Tehri
(C) Bhakra-Nangal
(D) Sardar Sarovar
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q55
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(A) Pittsburg of India-Jamshedpur
(B) Boston of India-Ahmedabad
(C) Silicon Valley of India-Hyderabad
(D) Deccan Queen of India-Pune
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q56
What was the exact constitutional status of the Indian Republic on 26th January 1950?
(A) a Democratic Republic
(B) a Sovereign Democratic Republic
(C) a Sovereign Secular Democratic Republic
(D) a Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q57
Who among the following former Presidents contested the election to the office of the President of India without resigning from the office of vice-President of India?
(1) Dr. Zakir Husain (2) V.V. Giri (3) R. Venkataraman (4) Dr. S.D. Sharma
(A) (1), (3) and (4)
(B) (2), (3) and (4)
(C) (1), (2) and (3)
(D) (1) and (3)
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q58
Which of the following are the ways of acquiring citizenship of India?
(1) Birth (2) Descent (3) Incorporational of Territory (4) Naturalization
(A) (1) only
(B) (1) and (2)
(C) (1), (2) and (4)
(D) (1), (2), (3) and (4)
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q59
The Right to Freedom under Article 19 of the Constitution of India may be suspended by the President of India?
(A) under Article 360
(B) under Article 356
(C) under Article 352
(D) at any time he so desires
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q60
Disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament on the following bills can be resolved by the Houses in a joint sitting?
(1) An Ordinary Bill (2) Money Bill (3) Constitutional Amendment Bill (4) Private Member Bill
(A) (1) and (3)
(B) (1), (3) and (4)
(C) (1), (2) and (3)
(D) (1) and (4)
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q61
Which of the following union territories do not have any representative in the Rajya Sabha?
(1) Delhi (2) Chandigarh (3) Dadra and Nagar Haveli (4) Lakshadweep
(A) (4) only
(B) (3) and (4) only
(C) (2), (3) and (4)
(D) (1), (3) and (4)
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q62
Which of the following languages have been declared by the Constitution to be the languages for conducting business in Parliament?
(A) English
(B) Hindi
(C) English and Hindi
(D) English, Hindi and mother tongue
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q63
Which among the following committees was the first to demand constitutional recognition for Panchayats?
(A) Balwantrai Mehta Committee
(B) Ashok Mehta Committee
(C) G.V.K. Rao Committee
(D) L.M. Singhvi Committee
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q64
In which of the following states have the Panchayati Raj institutions been set up in conformity with the traditions and customs of the local people?
(1) Assam (2) Goa (3) Nagaland (4) Arunachal Pradesh
(A) (1) and (3)
(B) (1) and (4)
(C) (3) and (4)
(D) (1), (3) and (4)
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q65
Which one of the following models/theories views public policy as a continuation of previous government activities with some modifications?
(A) Rational Model
(B) Incremental Model
(C) Group Theory
(D) Game Theory
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q66
The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) was set up in:
(A) 2006
(B) 2008
(C) 2010
(D) 2012
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q67
What were the main findings of the N.N. Vohra Committee?
(A) Internal Security Threat
(B) Electoral Malpractices
(C) Politicisation of Bureaucracy
(D) Nexus between Politicians, Bureaucrats and Criminals
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q68
NABARD came into existence in the year:
(A) 1980
(B) 1982
(C) 1984
(D) 1988
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q69
Who is the Chairman of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) at present?
(A) Abhijit Sen
(B) Arjun Sengupta
(C) Ashok Gulati
(D) G. K. Chaddha
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q70
The Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) was adopted in the year:
(A) 1991
(B) 1995
(C) 1997
(D) 2002
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q71
What is India’s Global Position out of 187 countries as per UNDP’s Human Development Report, 2011?
(A) 119
(B) 134
(C) 143
(D) 137
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q72
Which one of the following is correct measure of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)?
(A) No. of infant deaths during a year/No. of live births during the year × 1000
(B) No. of infant deaths during a year/Total No. of births during the year × 1000
(C) No. of infant deaths during a year/Mid-year population of infants × 1000
(D) No. of infant deaths during a year/No. of still births during the year × 1000
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q73
What was the average annual growth rate of Agricultural and Allied Sector in India during 11th five year plan?
(A) 3
(B) 3.6
(C) 4.2
(D) 2.8
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q74
“There is enough for everybody’s need but not enough for everybody’s greed.” Who said it?
(A) Nelson Mandela
(B) Jawahar Lal Nehru
(C) M. K. Gandhi
(D) Rabindranath Tagore
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q75
The Khadi and Village Industries Commission was established during which of the Five Year Plans?
(A) 4th
(B) 2nd
(C) 3rd
(D) 6th
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q76
Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
(i) Bihar has the highest decadal (2001-2011) growth rate of population, while Kerala has the lowest.
(ii) The best performing state in terms of growth rate during 2011-12 in Bihar
(A) Only (i)
(B) Only (ii)
(C) Both (i) and (ii)
(D) Neither (i) nor (ii)
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q77
Which one of the following is taken as the Base Year for estimating GDP at constant prices in India during 2012-13?
(A) 1993-94
(B) 1999-2000
(C) 2004-05
(D) 2009-10
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q78
Which Indian State has the lowest death rate according to census 2011?
(A) Orissa
(B) Kerala
(C) West Bengal
(D) Himachal Pradesh
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q79
In a national park protection is provided to:
(A) Entire ecosystem
(B) Flora and Fauna
(C) Fauna only
(D) Flora only
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q80
Soil erosion can be prevented by:
(A) Deforestation
(B) Afforestation
(C) Overgrazing
(D) Vegetation removal
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q81
Climatology is the science of:
(A) Edaphic factors
(B) Topographic factors
(C) Climatic factors
(D) Biotic factors
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q82
Ultimate source of energy for living being is:
(A) Carbohydrates
(B) Fats
(C) Sunlight
(D) ATB
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q83
‘Jhum’ is a term used for:
(A) Terrace farming
(B) Tribal farming
(C) Shifting farming
(D) Farming on a slope
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q84
The working principle of a washing machine is:
(A) Centrifugation
(B) Dialysis
(C) Reverse osmosis
(D) Diffusion
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q85
An air bubble in water will act like a:
(A) Convex mirror
(B) Convex lens
(C) Concave mirror
(D) Concave lens
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q86
Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to:
(A) Carbon dioxide
(B) Dust particles
(C) Helium
(D) Water vapours
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q87
The characteristic odour of garlic is due to:
(A) A chloro compound
(B) A sulphur compound
(C) Acetic acid
(D) A fluorine compound
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q88
Which one of the following is an active component of clove oil?
(A) Menthol
(B) Eugenol
(C) Methanol
(D) Benzaldehyde
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q89
Which one of the following is not an essential micronutrient for plants?
(A) Boron
(B) Zinc
(C) Sodium
(D) Copper
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q90
Fat present below the skin surface in our body, acts as a barrier against:
(A) loss of heat from our body
(B) loss of essential body fluids
(C) loss of salts from the body
(D) entry of harmful micro-organisms from the environment
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q91
When ants bite, they inject:
(A) Glacial acetic acid
(B) Methanol
(C) Formic acid
(D) Stearic acid
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q92
The “Stones” formed in human kidney consist mostly of:
(A) Calcium oxalate
(B) Sodium acetate
(C) Magnesium sulphate
(D) Calcium alone
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q93
Cryogenic engines find applications in:
(A) Submarine propulsion
(B) Frost-free refrigerators
(C) Rocket technology
(D) Researches in super-conductivity
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q94
In eye donation, which one of the following parts of donor’s eye is utilized?
(A) Iris
(B) Lens
(C) Cornea
(D) Retina
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q95
The major component of honey is:
(A) Glucose
(B) Sucrose
(C) Maltose
(D) Fructose
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q96
Arteries supplying blood to the heart are called:
(A) Carotid arteries
(B) Hepatic arteries
(C) Coronary arteries
(D) Pulmonary arteries
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q97
What is the average fat content of “Buffalo milk”?
(A) 7.2%
(B) 4.2%
(C) 9.0%
(D) 10.0%
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q98
Which one of the following fuels causes minimum environmental pollution?
(A) Diesel
(B) Coal
(C) Hydrogen
(D) Kerosene
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q99
Standard 18-carat gold sold in the market contains:
(A) 82 parts gold and 18 parts other metals
(B) 18 parts gold and 82 parts other metals
(C) 18 parts gold and 6 parts other metals
(D) 9 parts gold and 15 parts other metals
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Answer: A (Note: Based on the standard definition, but among given options, choice (A) is closest)
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HPAS 2013 Prelims Question Paper -Q100
Which one of the following types of glasses can cut-off ultraviolet rays?
(A) Soda glass
(B) Pyrex glass
(C) Jena glass
(D) Croobes glass
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Answer: D
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