HPAS Prelims 2019: Complete Question Paper with Answers & Solutions
HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q1
Physiographically Palampur, Dharamshala, and Jogindernagar in Himachal Pradesh are situated in which in of the following zone?
(A) Humid Sub-Tropical
(B) Sub-Temperate
(C) Sub-Humid Tropical
(D) Wet Sub-Temperate
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q2
Which of the following was not a princely state or Thakurai which was clubbed to form the Mahasu district in 1948?
(A) Koti
(B) Darkoti
(C) Ghund
(D) Ani
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q3
‘Zahor’ is the Tibetan name of which of the following district of Himachal Pradesh?
(A) Kinnaur
(B) Mandi
(C) Lahaul-Spiti
(D) Kullu
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q4
Which snow-clad peak of Himachal Pradesh is shaped somewhat like Matterhorn in Switzerland?
(A) Gyephang
(B) Reo-Purgyil
(C) Jorkandern
(D) Manirang
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q5
Which of the following combination is not correct?
(A) Pangwal – Doghri
(B) Kinner or Kinnaura-Janekang
(C) Gaddi – Satta-Satta
(D) Swangla-Jhanjrara
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q6
Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I: (i) Kayang, (ii) Jhanjar, (iii) Keekli and Bangra, (iv) Jhoori
List-II: (A) Sirmaur, (B) Una, (C) Chamba, (D) Lahaul, (E) Kinnaur
(A) EADC
(B) ECBA
(C) DCBA
(D) ACBD
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q7
Lohri has been declared as a state-level festival and the First Lohri festival was celebrated on 13th January 2010 at which of the following place?
(A) Santokhgarh
(B) Pragpur
(C) Nalagarh
(D) Paonta Sahib
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q8
Which of the following temple is believed to be constructed by two merchants ‘Ahuka’ and ‘Manyuka’?
(A) Baijnath
(B) Chintpurni
(C) Lakshmi Narayan Temple Chamba
(D) Masroor
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q9
The largest collection of Kangyur and Tangyur is placed in the library of which of the following Gompa?
(A) Gemur Gompa
(B) Kardang Gompa
(C) Tayul Gompa
(D) Sashur Gompa
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q10
Which of the following statement is not correct?
(A) The Arki School of painting was founded by Raja Jagat Singh
(B) The Basholi School of painting came into prominence from the time of Raja Kripal Pal
(C) The Kangra painting have got a Geographical Indicator (GI)
(D) Chamba was one of the principal centre of Pahari miniature paintings
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q11
In which of the following valley, Himachal Pradesh Language, Art and Culture Academy founded 600 years old manuscript that deals with the Ayurvedic System of Medicine?
(A) Sangla Valley
(B) Kullu Valley
(C) Balh Valley
(D) Spiti Valley
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q12
Which of the following combination is not correct?
(A) Fatehpur Fort: Bandla Dhar
(B) Tiun Fort: Tiun Dhar
(C) Devi Badoli Temple: Jhanjiar Dhar
(D) Dagoga Malhot: Kot Dhar
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q13
The only coin special to Chamba, five of which makes an ‘anna’ is the –
(A) Dhela
(B) Pi
(C) Chakli
(D) Ratti
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q14
Who amongst the following was first to examine the archaeological remains in Chamba and Bharmaur?
(A) Colonel Reid
(B) Mr. Vigne
(C) General Cunningham
(D) Sir Henry Davies
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q15
What is the script of the earliest rock inscription found at Pathiar and Kanihara?
(A) Brahmi
(B) Kharoshti
(C) Pali
(D) Sharda
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q16
What is the name of an opera festival which is annually held by the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) at Mcleodganj and was an annual feature in Lhasa prior to 1959?
(A) Losar
(B) Shoton/Shotou
(C) Thanka
(D) Dajyur
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q17
Which of the following valley is without exception the most rugged glen of Kinnaur district?
(A) Tidong Valley
(B) BaspaValley
(C) Bhabha Valley
(D) Lippa Valley
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q18
‘Jeyeshthang’ and ‘Kanishthang’ are the names given to which of the following?
(A) Local Deities of Kinnaur district
(B) Valleys of Lahaul-Spiti
(C) Upper House and Lower House of village khap of Malana
(D) Mountains peaks in Sangla Valley
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q19
Which of the following country was relegated to the second position by Lahaul-Spiti by achieving the highest per hectare production of potato?
(A) Belgium
(B) Spain
(C) Netherlands
(D) France
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q20
The first mention of which of the following place came in 1817 from the diary of the Scottish officer brothers?
(A) Dharamshala
(B) Shimla
(C) Kasauli
(D) Subathu
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q21
Climate change vulnerability assessment is being undertaken for which of the following river basin, covering 9258 villages of four districts with more than 1200 panchayats?
(A) Ravi
(B) Satluj
(C) Beas
(D) Chenab
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q22
What is the name of the web-based software implemented by the Department of Transport of Himachal Pradesh for issuing a Driving License?
(A) Vahan
(B) Sarathi
(C) Sathi
(D) Sahyogi
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q23
Name the Superintendent of Botanical Garden who set up ‘Delhi Tea Estate’ in 1852?
(A) Major Straut
(B) Dr. Jameson
(C) Alexander Couts
(D) Samuel Stokes
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q24
After intensive research and success of the project which district of H.P. is likely to emerge as a pistachios bowl of the State?
(A) Lahaul-Spiti
(B) Una
(C) Kangra
(D) Kinnaur
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q25
Where is the first ‘Emu’ breeding farm of H.P. set up by the multi-level marketing company ‘Easy Way With’?
(A) Gandwal in Una
(B) Jeori in Shimla
(C) Paonta Sahib in Sirmaur
(D) Jwali in Kangra
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q26
Who amongst the following were the two wildlife experts who were the main force behind setting up Himachali’s first ‘Bird Ringing Station’ at Salropa?
(A) Col. Napier and Donald Macled
(B) Henry Hardings and Hugh Gough
(C) Francis Bunar and T. H. Walker
(D) William Finch and Thomas Coryat
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q27
Which of the following has been included in the 8 wonders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)?
(A) Bhimbetka Caves
(B) Golden Temple
(C) Statue of Unity
(D) Amber Fort
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q28
To which country India gifted a ‘Made in India’ patrol vessel named ‘KAAMIYAAB’?
(A) Sri Lanka
(B) Maldives
(C) South Africa
(D) Bangladesh
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q29
Which Indian Air Force aircraft was decommissioned on December 27, 2019?
(A) MiG-27
(B) MiG-29
(C) Sukhoi-30
(D) MiG-21
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q30
Which Tribal refugee Community will now be given permission to settle in Tripura following the signing of a historic agreement on January 16, 2020?
(A) Jayantia
(B) Bru-Reang
(C) Rengma-Bodo
(D) Deori-Garo
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q31
What is the ranking of Indian Passport in Henley Passport Index 2020?
(A) 40
(B) 52
(C) 66
(D) 84
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q32
Where is the headquarters of the Global Tiger Forum (GTF)?
(A) Kathmandu
(B) New Delhi
(C) Dhaka
(D) Beijing
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q33
What is ‘BOID QIT’, which was in the news recently?
(A) Biodiversity conservation techniques
(B) Digital monitoring of the borders
(C) DNA editing Tool
(D) F-16 Missile equipment
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q34
What is the status of House Sparrow in India as per the State of India’s Birds 2020 Report?
(A) Stable
(B) Uncertain
(C) Strong Decline
(D) Data not available
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Answer: Scrapped
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q35
India signed an agreement with which country to establish Addu Tourism?
(A) Maldives
(B) Bhutan
(C) Afghanistan
(D) Nepal
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q36
What was India’s rank among 156 countries in the Global Happiness Index 2019?
(A) 140
(B) 124
(C) 132
(D) 137
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q37
Which State Government has launched the ‘One family, one job’ scheme?
(A) Uttarakhand
(B) Sikkim
(C) Meghalaya
(D) Madhya Pradesh
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q38
Which cities are called ‘Non-attainment cities’ in India?
(A) The cities where the solid waste management system has not been implemented
(B) The cities that are not following water quality standards
(C) The cities which are not complying noise pollution norms
(D) Consistently showing for Air quality than the National Ambient Air Quality Standards
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q39
Which country topped the list of global diplomacy index 2019 released by Sidney based Lowy Institute?
(A) USA
(B) Russia
(C) France
(D) China
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q40
Which country has criminalized offences related to match-fixing?
(A) Pakistan
(B) South Africa
(C) Bangladesh
(D) Srilanka
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q41
‘Bada Dashain’ is the festival celebrated in which country?
(A) India
(B) Nepal
(C) Myanmar
(D) Sri Lanka
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q42
What is the campaign theme of ‘International Women’s Day 2020’?
(A) Planet 50-50 by 2030
(B) Equality for Women
(C) Think Equal Act Equal
(D) Each for Equal
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q43
The term ‘Operation Car Wash’ that was making news recently is related to which country?
(A) Brazil
(B) South Africa
(C) Russia
(D) Argentina
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q44
Which country will host the UN Climate Summit ‘COP 26’?
(A) USA
(B) UK
(C) France
(D) India
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q45
In the latest report 2019, World Bank appreciated India’s effort and policies to:
(A) Reduce poverty by half since 1991
(B) Provide clean and wholesome water to all
(C) Immunize all the children in the age of 0 to 5 years
(D) Achieve gender parity in primary education
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q46
The Nobel Prize 2019 for economics has been awarded to Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo and Michael Kemer for:
(A) To discover the most effective ways to tackle poverty in the developing world
(B) To discover consumption pattern among rural Mas
(C) To discover decision making under asymmetric information
(D) To discover the role of non-economic factors in trade distortions
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q47
Why is there a great concern about the ‘microbeads’ that are released into the environment?
(A) They are considered harmful to the Marine ecosystem
(B) They are considered to cause skin cancer in children
(C) They are small enough to be absorbed by crop plants in irrigated fields
(D) They are often found to be used as food adulterants
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q48
Among the following, which one is the largest exporter of rice in the world in the last five years?
(A) China
(B) India
(C) Myanmar
(D) Vietnam
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q49
Which country’s capital name is renamed as ‘Nursultan’?
(A) Kazakhstan
(B) Pakistan
(C) Azerbaijan
(D) Kyrgyzstan
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q50
Which of the following are called ‘Bretton woods Twins’?
(A) IMF and International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
(B) IMF and World Trade Organisation
(C) IBRD and World Trade Organisation
(D) None of these
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q51
Which state got a separate high court on 1 January 2019, which is the 25th high court of India?
(A) Telangana
(B) Mizoram
(C) Sikkim
(D) Andhra Pradesh
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q52
Which of the following states do not have a bicameral legislature?
(A) Jammu & Kashmir
(B) Telangana
(C) Karnataka
(D) West Bengal
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q53
Which state first adopted the Panchayati Raj in India in 1959?
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Karnataka
(C) Gujarat
(D) Punjab
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q54
Which of the following is/are true regarding the Panchayati Raj system?
I. The act won’t apply to the Darjeeling district of West Bengal.
II. Allotment fo seats in constituencies for Panchayat elections cannot be questioned in a court of law.
(A) Only I
(B) Only II
(C) Both I and II
(D) None of these
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q55
Which of the following are recommendations of the L.M. Singhvi Committee?
I. Nyaya Panchayat should be created for a cluster of villages.
II. Constitutional recognition for Panchayati Raj institutions.
III. More financial resources for village panachayats.
(A) II & III
(B) I & III
(C) I & II
(D) All of these
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q56
PAHAL Scheme is related with?
(A) Agricultural loan
(B) Direct transfer of LPG subsidy
(C) Women education
(D) Child Education
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q57
Under which Schedule of Constitution of India can the transfer of tribal land to private parties for mining be declared null and void?
(A) Third schedule
(B) Fifth schedule
(C) Ninth schedule
(D) Twelfth schedule
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q58
Rajya Sabha can delay the finance bill sent for the consideration by the Lok Sabha for a maximum period of:
(A) 14 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 1 month
(D) 6 months
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q59
The Constitution 86th amendment Act, 2002 deals with
(A) Right to Education a Fundamental Right for children in the range of 6 to 14 years
(B) Right to employment a fundamental right
(C) Right to employment a fundamental right for rural people
(D) Right to education a Fundamental Right for children in range of 5 – 13 years.
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q60
National Human Rights Commission is a
(A) Constitutional Body
(B) Extra Constitutional body
(C) Statutory body
(D) Public-Private body
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q61
Which Union Ministry has launched a new portal Santusht for effective delivery of public service?
(A) Ministry of Education
(B) Ministry of Environment
(C) Ministry of Labour and Employment
(D) Ministry of Finance
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Answer: Scrapped
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q62
Which state topped the good governance index (GGI), launched by the Central Government on 25th December 2019?
(A) Tamil Nadu
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Kerala
(D) Gujarat
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q63
Which on the following was not an Arya Samajist?
(A) Lala Hansraj
(B) Baba Ramchandra
(C) Bhai Parmananda
(D) Lala Lajpat Rai
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q64
Which of the following organization was the last to be established?
(A) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh
(B) Hindu Mahasabha
(C) Satya Sodhak Samaj
(D) Hindustan Republican Association
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q65
When was the ‘Vernacular Press Act’ passed?
(A) 1878
(B) 1881
(C) 1884
(D) 1887
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q66
Which one of the following regions did the ‘Pabna’ Revolt (1873-76) take place?
(A) Punjab
(B) Gujarat
(C) Bengal
(D) Malabar
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q67
In which year was the first session of the ‘Chamber of Princes’ held?
(A) 1858
(B) 1905
(C) 1921
(D) 1935
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q68
Who presided over the commission appointed on Famine Policy in 1880?
(A) James Lyall
(B) Richard Strachey
(C) Anthony Mac Donnel
(D) John Lawrence
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q69
Which one of the following attended the ‘Congress of Oppressed Nationalists’ at Brussels in 1927?
(A) Mahatma Gandhi
(B) Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
(C) Dr B.R. Ambedkar
(D) Jawaharlal Nehru
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q70
What was ‘Ulgulan’?
(A) A Munda Revolt
(B) A Khasi Revolt
(C) A bhil Revolt
(D) A Koya Revolt
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q71
Which one of the following organizations was the last to be established?
(A) East India Association
(B) Madras Mahajan Sabha
(C) Indian Association
(D) Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q72
When did the British Prime Minister declare in the British Parliament that transfer of power to responsible India hands will be done by June 1948?
(A) January 26, 1947
(B) February 20, 1947
(C) March 20, 1947
(D) January 20, 1947
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q73
Which of the following works was written by ‘Sachindranath Sanyal’ to attract the youth to Revolutionary Nationalism?
(A) Bhavani Mandir
(B) Manifesto of Navjawan Sabha
(C) Philosophy of the Bomb
(D) Bandi Jivan
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q74
Which one of the following is not a soil type in India?
(A) Arid
(B) Peat
(C) Laterite
(D) Choes
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q75
Jalandhar doab is closely related to which of the following?
(A) Area between Ghaggar and Sutlej
(B) Area between Beas and Ravi
(C) Area between Chenab and Ravi
(D) Area between Beas and Sutlej
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q76
Which of the following is the highest peak in the eastern ghats?
(A) Madugula Konda
(B) Arma Konda
(C) Gali Konda
(D) Vagai Konda
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q77
Khetri has rich deposits of:
(A) Mica
(B) Salt
(C) Copper
(D) Gypsum
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q78
49th parallel is associated with:
(A) Portugal and Spain
(B) Canada & USA
(C) Germany and Poland
(D) Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q79
Lena river in Russia empties in:
(A) Laptev Sea
(B) Lake Baikal
(C) Sea of Okhotsk
(D) Barents Sea
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q80
Barren Falls are associated with which structural division of Australia?
(A) Eastern Highlands
(B) Western Plateau
(C) Central Lowlands
(D) Barkley Tableland
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q81
Winnipeg in Canada is famous for:
(A) Fur trapping
(B) Softwood collection
(C) Sawmills
(D) Newsprint
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q82
Which among the following variables/factors are not used in constructing the Human Development Index of India?
(A) Life Expectancy at birth
(B) Real GDP per capita
(C) Morbidity
(D) All of the above
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q83
Disguised Unemployment means:
(A) Marginal Productivity of labour is zero
(B) Marginal productivity of labour is positive
(C) Marginal productivity of labour is negative
(D) Both a and b
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q84
Human Development does not use which parameter while measuring gender inequality:
(A) Sex Ratio
(B) Health
(C) Education
(D) Command over economic resources
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Answer: Scrapped
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q85
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 youth
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q86
Golden rule of fiscal policy in India is:
(A) Borrowing only for current expenditure.
(B) Borrowing only for public investment
(C) Borrowing only for repayment of debt
(D) Borrowing for budget expenditure
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q87
Which of the following is an example of management performance indicator?
(A) Raw material used per unit of product
(B) Number of complaints from public or employees
(C) Containment concentration in surface soil
(D) Change in groundwater level
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q88
Which of these is a dimension of CSR?
(A) Physiological
(B) Political
(C) Ecological
(D) Philanthropic
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q89
NGOs are recognized as _____ to focus and fix the problems present in the development process.
(A) Favoured child
(B) Unfavoured child
(C) Magic bullet
(D) Unmagic bullet
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q90
Which of the following is the primary goal for sustainable development?
(A) Increasing emissions
(B) Eliminating wastes and emissions
(C) Decreasing emissions
(D) Moderating emission and wastes
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Answer: Scrapped
Note: This question was scrapped by HPPSC.
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q91
Eco mark label of India is:
(A) A blue bird
(B) An earthen pot
(C) A red rose
(D) White Rabbit
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q92
Mass extinction of species do not occur due to which of the following factors:
(A) Global cooling
(B) Falling sea level
(C) Excessive rainfall
(D) Predation
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q93
A 40 watt bulb is used 6 hrs every day. Number of electric unit consumed in 30 days:
(A) 12
(B) 1.2
(C) 2.4
(D) 7.2
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q94
In nuclear fission of U235 with a slow neutron bombardment produces energy approximately:
(A) 50 MeV
(B) 100 MeV
(C) 200 MeV
(D) 930 MeV
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q95
Dental alloy for teeth filling contains:
(A) Silver, mercury, tin, copper and zinc
(B) Siler, gold, tin, copper and zinc
(C) Silver, mercury, tin, copper and aluminium
(D) Gold, mercury, tin, copper and zinc
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q96
Which of the following substances are not responsible for water hardness?
(A) Calcium carbonate
(B) Magnesium carbonate
(C) Calcium nitrate
(D) Calcium hydrogen nitrate
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q97
Different plant parts in which leucoplasts are present are:
(A) Roots and underground stem.
(B) Green leaves
(C) Flowers and fruits
(D) Green parts of young stems
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q98
Pteridophyta do not have:
(A) Leaves
(B) Stem
(C) Roots
(D) Flowers
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q99
In which group of animals, Coelom is filled with blood?
(A) Annelida
(B) Arthropoda
(C) Nematoda
(D) Echinodermata
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper -Q100
Lack of oxygen in muscles often leads to cramps among athletes. The reason for this is:
(A) Conversion of pyruvate to ethanol
(B) Conversion of pyruvate into lactic acid
(C) No conversion of glucose o pyruvate
(D) Conversion of pyruvate to glucose
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Answer: B
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