HPAS Prelims 2018: Complete Question Paper with Answers & Solutions
HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q1
Which of the following valleys lies between the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal?
(A) Balh Valley
(B) Bara Bhangal Valley
(C) Kiara Dun Valley
(D) Pabbar Valley
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q2
Which of the following Himalayan zones occupies the maximum percentage of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh?
(A) Sub-Himalayan Zone
(B) Mid-Himalayan Zone
(C) High Hill Zone
(D) Trans Himalayan Zone
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q3
Shingo-La is the name of which pass?
(A) Zanskar Pass
(B) Bara Lacha Pass
(C) Rohtang Pass
(D) Jalori Pass
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q4
Where does river Yamuna, after flowing through Uttrakhand, enter in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh?
(A) Tajewala
(B) Khodarmanjari
(C) Baru Sahib
(D) Dadahu
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q5
The movement started under the aegis of ‘Kisan Sabha’ in which Shri Lakshmi Singh and Vaid Surat Singh played a pivotal role was:
(A) Praja Mandal
(B) Pajhota Andolan
(C) Swaraj Sangh
(D) Lokraj Sabha
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q6
‘Democratisation of the Administration’ was the main aim of:
(A) Praja Mandal Movement
(B) Mandi Conspiracy
(C) Bilaspur Struggle
(D) Chamba Agitation
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q7
When Himachal Pradesh got right to participate in the election for the first time under the new constitution?
(A) 1952
(B) 1957
(C) 1962
(D) 1967
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q8
Which of the following Monasteries was built by a Western Tibet ruler ‘Ye-Sashoad’ around the year 996 A.D.?
(A) Gemur
(B) Kardang
(C) Tabo
(D) Tayul
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q9
Which was the old capital of Kullu Rajas from where the twelve generations of Kullu Rajas ruled?
(A) Manali
(B) Jagatsukh
(C) Sultanpur
(D) Bajaura
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q10
In 1804 A.D. Rulers of Bilaspur, Mandi, Chamba and other small rulers of Kangra area invited whom to invade Kangra?
(A) Gurkha Army Chief Amar Singh Thapa
(B) British Army
(C) Mughals
(D) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q11
In 1848, who suppressed the rebellion of Wazir of Nurpur and then Pramod Chand and Rajas of Jaswan and Datarpur?
(A) Mr Lawerence
(B) Mr Jackson
(C) Mr Moorcraft
(D) Mr Williams
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q12
‘Madho Rai ki Jaleb’ is the main attraction of which popular Himachali fair?
(A) Dussehra
(B) Lohri
(C) Shivratri
(D) Nalwari
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q13
What is the architectural style of the temple built on the edge of the Prashar Lake?
(A) Cone Shaped
(B) Pagoda
(C) Pentroof
(D) Pyramidal Shaped
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q14
‘Dohru’ is a traditional woollen dress worn by the women of which district?
(A) Una
(B) Kangra
(C) Bilaspur
(D) Kinnaur
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q15
What is the approximate capacity of ‘Shontong Karcham’ Hydro Electric Power Project?
(A) 195 MW
(B) 100 MW
(C) 205 MW
(D) 450 MW
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q16
In which district Central Government approved Rs. 80 lakh in 2011 for setting up of Snow Leopard centre?
(A) Kilba in Kinnaur
(B) Kibber in Lahaul-Spiti
(C) Sainj in Kullu
(D) Pangi in Chamba
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q17
To improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education, the government of H.P. has adopted ‘Rashtriya Uchtar Shikha Abhiyan’ the centrally scheme in the year:
(A) 2012
(B) 2013 (2013-14)
(C) 2014
(D) 2015
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q18
Who is the author of the book ‘Polyandry in the Himalayas’?
(A) Dr Y.S Parmar
(B) C.G. Bruce
(C) V.P. Menon
(D) M.S. Gill
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q19
Which famous football tournament was started in 1888 from Annadale?
(A) Subroto Cup
(B) Santosh Trophy
(C) Durand Cup
(D) Federation Cup
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q20
The Mushroom Development Project in Palampur was launched in 1985 with the introduction of the technology of which country?
(A) British
(B) Dutch
(C) American
(D) Brazil
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q21
What was the approximate decadal population growth rate of Himachal Pradesh in census 2011?
(A) 13.3%
(B) 12.9%
(C) 12.5%
(D) 12%
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q22
What is India’s estimated GDP growth rate for 2018-19 in the Economic Survey?
(A) 7.3%-7.1%
(B) 7.2%-7.5%
(C) 7%-7.5%
(D) 7%-7.2%
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q23
What was the Index of Industrial Production in December 2017?
(A) 6.8%
(B) 7.1%
(C) 7.8%
(D) 7.4%
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q24
Find the correct poverty estimates for the given states in 2011-12, as per the Planning Commission?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh-34.7%, Bihar-33.7%, Chhattisgarh-36.9%, Manipur-34.7%
(B) Arunachal Pradesh-33.7%, Bihar-36.9%, Chhattisgarh-39.9%, Manipur-33.7%
(C) Arunachal Pradesh-36.9%, Bihar-39.9%, Chhattisgarh-33.7%, Manipur-34.7%
(D) Arunachal Pradesh-34.7%, Bihar-33.7%, Chhattisgarh-39.9%, Manipur-36.9%
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q25
With what is “Operation Green” related?
(A) Use of paramilitary forces against Naxalites in Maharashtra
(B) Use of paramilitary forces against Naxalites in Chhattisgarh
(C) Tomato Onion Potato
(D) Round Revolution
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q26
Who is the first woman advocate whose name has been recommended by the collegium to become the Judge of Supreme Court of India?
(A) Indu Malhotra
(B) Neeru Chadha
(C) Sujata V. Manohar
(D) Gyan Sudha Mishra
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q27
What is the bank account available to Dalits and Women under “Stand-up India”?
(A) 1-10 lakh
(B) 10-50 lakh
(C) 10 lakh – 1 crore
(D) 50 lakh – 1 crore
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q28
Immunization of all children by 2020 is related to:
(A) Mission Rainbow
(B) Mission Ayushmaan Bharat
(C) Mission Arogya
(D) Mission Healthy Bharat
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q29
According to the Global Nutrition Report 2017, how many females suffered from anaemia in India?
(A) 49%
(B) 51%
(C) 53%
(D) 54%
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q30
What is the estimated social sector expenditure in budget 2018-19?
(A) 1.36 lakh crore
(B) 1.37 lakh crore
(C) 1.38 lakh crore
(D) 1.39 lakh crore
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q31
How many poor families will be provided with how much medical insurance per family in 2018-19 under the Ayushmaan Bharat Yojana?
(A) 10 crore and Rs 3 lakh
(B) 5 crore and Rs 5 lakh
(C) 10 crore and Rs 5 lakh
(D) 3 crore and Rs 10 lakh
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q32
How many hours per year are the people expected to contribute for cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan?
(A) 70
(B) 80
(C) 90
(D) 100
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q33
Match the items given in column I and II:
Column-I
(P) Montreal Protocol
(Q) Vienna Convention
(R) Kyoto Protocol
(S) Earth Summit
Column-II
i. Stabilization of Greenhouse Gases
ii. Protection of Ozone Layer
iii. Environment and Sustainable Development
iv. Total Elimination of Ozone Depleting Substances
Match the above:
(A) (P-iv), (Q-ii), (R-i), (S-iii)
(B) (P-iv), (Q-i), (R-ii), (S-iii)
(C) (P-ii), (Q-iv), (R-i), (S-iii)
(D) (P-ii), (Q-i), (R-iii), (S-iv)
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q34
In context environment, the term “dirty dozen” refers to:
1. 12 ozone layer depleting substances
2. 12 persistent organic pollutants
3. 12 most harmful greenhouse gases
4. 12 most degraded ecosystems
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) Only 3
(B) 1, 2 and 3
(C) Only 2
(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q35
Vast majority of biodiversity occur in:
(A) Developing countries
(B) Developed countries
(C) Equal in both
(D) None of the above
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q36
“Appiko Movement” was leaded by:
(A) Sunderlal Bahuguna
(B) Pandurang Hegde
(C) Vandana Shiva
(D) Amrita Devi
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q37
Freshwater present on earth is:
(A) 1.5%
(B) 0.01%
(C) 2.5%
(D) 2.97%
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q38
Which industry labours are most prone to Cytosilicosis disease?
(A) Electric
(B) Computer
(C) Dairy
(D) Cement
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q39
Match the items given in column I and II:
Column-I
(P) Biological Diversity Act
(Q) E-Waste (Management and Handling) Rules
(R) Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling and Trans-boundary) Rules
(S) Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling Rules
Column-II
i. 2000
ii. 2008
iii. 2011
iv. 2002
(A) (P-i), (Q-iv), (R-ii), (S-iii)
(B) (P-i), (Q-ii), (R-iii), (S-iv)
(C) (P-iv), (Q-iii), (R-ii), (S-i)
(D) (P-iv), (Q-iii), (R-i), (S-ii)
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q40
In which year “Project Crocodile” was launched in India?
(A) 1973
(B) 1975
(C) 1972
(D) 1980
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q41
Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
(A) Solar
(B) Wind
(C) Nuclear reactors
(D) All of the above
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q42
Which of the following is not a fundamental unit?
(A) Meter
(B) Litre
(C) Kilogram
(D) Second
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q43
The liquid used in a clinical thermometer is:
(A) Alcohol
(B) Water
(C) Mercury
(D) Benzene
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q44
The image formed by a convex mirror is:
(A) Erect and diminished
(B) Erect and enlarged
(C) Inverted and diminished
(D) Inverted and enlarged
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q45
Renewable source of energy is:
(A) Coal
(B) Fossil fuels
(C) Natural gas
(D) Sun
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q46
The global warming has resulted:
(A) Increase in yield of the crop
(B) Decrease in sea levels
(C) Decrease in human deaths
(D) Increase in sea levels
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q47
Photosynthesis occurs in:
(A) Nucleus
(B) Mitochondria
(C) Chloroplast
(D) None of the above
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q48
In which part of our body RBC formed?
(A) Liver
(B) Heart
(C) Bone-marrow
(D) Kidney
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q49
“Rataundhi” is due to deficiency of which Vitamin?
(A) Vitamin A
(B) Vitamin B6
(C) Vitamin C
(D) Vitamin B12
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q50
Core of a transformer is made of:
(A) Steel
(B) Soft iron
(C) Copper
(D) Aluminium
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q51
Which of the following is in the deficiency in a body during “Dengue” fever?
(A) Haemoglobin
(B) Sugar
(C) Platelets
(D) Water
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q52
Who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2017?
(A) Joachim Frank
(B) Jacques Dubochet
(C) Richard Henderson
(D) All of the above
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q53
Who won the Women’s Single Wimbledon tournament in 2017?
(A) Garbine Muguruza
(B) Ekaterina Makarova
(C) Elena Vesnina
(D) Serena Williams
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q54
Who became first female President of Singapore?
(A) Carrie Lam
(B) Halimah Yacob
(C) Jacindra Ardern
(D) Angela Merkel
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q55
Why Jagmeet Singh is in news?
(A) He is elected leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party.
(B) He represents South Hall in British House of Commons.
(C) He is appointed as one of the advisor to President Donald Trump.
(D) He is advisor to UN Commission on Human Rights.
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q56
Why Hambantota Port has been in news in 2017?
(A) Its majority stakes are sold to China.
(B) It straddles world’s busiest east-west shipping route.
(C) Chinese move here created worries for India.
(D) All of the above
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q57
Who was awarded Best Actress award in the 64th National Film awards function?
(A) M. Surabhi
(B) Zaira Wasim
(C) Iman Chakraborty
(D) Sonam Kapoor
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q58
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I
I. Sachidanand Vatsyayan
II. Aryabhatta
III. Ayyankali
IV. Fatima Beevi
List-II
i. Judge
ii. Harijan leader
iii. Hindi Poet
iv. Astronomer
Codes:
(A) (I)-iv, (II)-iii, (III)-i, (IV)-ii
(B) (I)-iii, (II)-iv, (III)-ii, (IV)-i
(C) (I)-iii, (II)-i, (III)-ii, (IV)-iv
(D) (I)-ii, (II)-i, (III)-iii, (IV)-iv
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q59
Name the sportsperson who has been honoured with “Bharat Ratna”?
(A) Major Dhyan Chanda
(B) Sunil Gavaskar
(C) Sachin Tendulkar
(D) P.T. Usha
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q60
Who is appointed as New Chairman of ISRO?
(A) G.K. Menon
(B) Roddam Narasimhan
(C) R. Rao
(D) K.Sivan
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q61
Who said that, “The Constituent Assembly was a one party body in The Assembly was the Congress and the Congress was India”?
(A) Morris Jones
(B) Paul R. Brass
(C) Granville Austin
(D) Richard Sisson
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q62
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I (Books)
I. The Child and the State in India
II. The Hindu Nationalist Movement and Indian Politics
III. The Political Economy of Development in India
IV. Poverty Amid Plenty in the New India
List-II (Authors)
i. Atul Kohli
ii. Pranab Bardhan
iii. Christopher Jaffrelot
iv. Myron Weiner
Codes:
(A) (I)-iii, (II)-iv, (III)-i, (IV)-ii
(B) (I)-iv, (II)-iii, (III)-ii, (IV)-i
(C) (I)-ii, (II)-i, (III)-iii, (IV)-iv
(D) (I)-i, (II)-ii, (III)-iv, (IV)-iii
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q63
In which case did The Supreme Court give the doctrine of ‘Basic Structure’ of the constitution?
(A) Keshavanand Bharti case
(B) Golak Nath case
(C) Indira Sawhney case
(D) Sankari Prasad case
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q64
Which states/union territories are involved in the Cauvery river dispute?
(A) Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
(B) Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry
(C) Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala
(D) Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q65
Supreme Court’s judgment in Indira Sawhney Vs. Union of India case deals with:
(A) Reservations for OBCS
(B) Reservations for SCs and STs
(C) Reservations in Promotion
(D) Reservations for Muslims
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q66
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I (Panchayati Raj Committees)
I. H. Hanumantha Rao
II. G.V.K. Rao
III. Ashok Mehta
IV. L.M. Singhvi
List-II (Year)
i. 1978
ii. 1983
iii. 1986
iv. 1985
Codes:
(A) (I)-iv, (II)-ii, (III)-i, (IV)-iii
(B) (I)-ii, (II)-iv, (III)-i, (IV)-iii
(C) (I)-i, (II)-iii, (III)-ii, (IV)-iv
(D) (I)-iii, (II)-i, (III)-iv, (IV)-ii
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q67
Which of the following is not associated with electoral reforms in India?
(A) Tarkunde Committee
(B) Dinesh Goswami Committee
(C) N. N. Vohra committee
(D) Indrajit Gupta Committee
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q68
Who described Indian Capitalism as “Dharmshala Capitalism”?
(A) K.R.V. Rao
(B) Jagdish Bhagwati
(C) Amartya Sen
(D) Raj Krishna
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q69
How many sustainable developments are there in the U.N. Agenda 2030?
(A) 14
(B) 15
(C) 16
(D) 17
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q70
Which of the following are statutory bodies? Select and correct answer from the codes given below:
i. University Grants Commission
ii. Official Language Commission
iii. Railway Board
iv. Atomic Energy Commission
Codes:
(A) (i) and (ii)
(B) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(D) (ii) and (iv)
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q71
Who said, Indian federalism is “a new kind of federation to meet India’s peculiar need’s?
(A) Granville Austin
(B) Ivor Jennings
(C) Alexanderowicz
(D) Ronald Wats
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q72
Adi Ambedkar Samaj movement is related to which state?
(A) Maharashtra
(B) Punjab
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Uttar Pradesh
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q73
When did Communist Party of India (Marxist) emerge a separate political party?
(A) 1960
(B) 1964
(C) 1968
(D) 1973
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q74
Who described the critical and creative role of politics in India as “the Indian model of development”?
(A) Rajni Kothari
(B) Amartya Sen
(C) Jagdish Bhagwati
(D) James Manor
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q75
Match List-I and List-II and identify the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I (Events)
I. Millennium Development Goals
II. National Commission for Women
III. Ministry of Women and Child Development
IV. National Mission for Empowerment of Women
List-II (Year)
i. 2010
ii. 2006
iii. 1992
iv. 2000
Codes:
(A) (I)-i, (II)-ii, (III)-iv, (IV)-iii
(B) (I)-iv, (II)-iii, (III)-ii, (IV)-i
(C) (I)-i, (II)-iv, (III)-iii, (IV)-ii
(D) (I)-iii, (II)-i, (III)-ii, (IV)-iv
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q76
Montague-Chelmsford Reforms were introduced in India in the year:
(A) 1881
(B) 1902
(C) 1909
(D) 1919
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q77
B.R. Ambedkar was born at:
(A) Poona
(B) Bombay
(C) Mhow
(D) Satara
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q78
Which of the following leaders had worked for tribal upliftment?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) A.V. Thakkar
(C) B.R. Ambedkar
(D) Jagjivan Ram
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q79
Which of the following leaders was never associated with the Indian National Congress?
(A) V.D. Savarkar
(B) Lala Lajpat Rai
(C) Vallabhbhai Patel
(D) S. C. Bose
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q80
Which of the following was not a socialist leader?
(A) Ram Manohar Lohiya
(B) Jaiprakash Narain
(C) S.C. Bose
(D) M.R. Jaiyakar
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q81
Which of the following Bills was drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the first Law Minister of India?
(A) Hindu Code Bill
(B) Indian Code Bill
(C) Hindu Marriage Bill
(D) Human Rights Bill
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q82
The largest volcano in the world “Olympus Mons” is on which planet?
(A) Mars
(B) Venus
(C) Uranus
(D) Jupiter
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q83
Which one of the following igneous rocks has the highest density?
(A) Basalt
(B) Olivine
(C) Pyroxene
(D) Quartz
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q84
Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
(A) Slate-Sandstone
(B) Schist-Shale
(C) Marble-Limestone
(D) Quartzite-Sandstone
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q85
Which one of the following planets has the shortest day?
(A) Earth
(B) Mars
(C) Mercury
(D) Venus
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q86
The term outwash plain is associated with:
(A) Glaciers
(B) Rivers
(C) Sea waves
(D) Wind action
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q87
Which one of the following has the largest number of active volcanoes?
(A) Alaska
(B) Aleutian Islands
(C) Hawaii Islands
(D) Iceland
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q88
The concept of Normal Cycle of Erosion was given by:
(A) Davis, W.M.
(B) Penck, W.
(C) Strahler, A.
(D) Thornbury, W.D.
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q89
The term Ria stands for:
(A) A submerged river valley
(B) A submerged glacial valley
(C) An emerged river valley
(D) An emerged glacial valley
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q90
The term deflation is associated with:
(A) Glaciers
(B) Running water
(C) Sea-waves
(D) Wind action
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q91
The rate of decrease of temperature in the troposphere is:
(A) 5.4 degree Celcius
(B) 6.4 degree Celcius
(C) 7 degree Celcius
(D) 4 degree Celcius
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q92
The term Operation Flood is associated with:
(A) Blue Revolution
(B) Golden Revolution
(C) White Revolution
(D) Yellow Revolution
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q93
The National Forest Policy was launched in:
(A) 1988
(B) 1990
(C) 1994
(D) 1996
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q94
Which one of the following states have the highest percentage of irrigated area?
(A) Arunachal Pradesh
(B) Haryana
(C) Jammu & Kashmir
(D) Sikkim
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q95
Oil refinery at Bhatinda is being established by:
(A) BPCL
(B) HPCL
(C) CRL
(D) IOC
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q96
Which one of the following is the largest industry in India?
(A) Cement
(B) Iron & Steel
(C) Petroleum
(D) Textile
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q97
Tata Iron and Steel Company at Jamshedpur was established in:
(A) 1914
(B) 1912
(C) 1910
(D) 1907
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q98
The first industrial policy was announced in:
(A) 1948
(B) 1956
(C) 1964
(D) 1972
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q99
The town of Rishra is known for the industry of:
(A) Cotton Textile
(B) Jute Textile
(C) Silk Textile
(D) Woolen Textile
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper -Q100
Koraput has rich deposits of:
(A) Bauxite
(B) Copper
(C) Iron-ore
(D) Mica
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Answer: A
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