HPAS Prelims 2020: Complete Question Paper with Answers & Solutions

HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q1

Who was the author of the book “Gulamgiri.”?

(A) Swami Dayanand

(B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

(D) Swami Ramkrishan Parmhans

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q2

In which year “The Indian Universities Act” was passed?

(A) 1901

(B) 1904

(D) 1909

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q3

In which Governor General’s tenure, the Britishers conquered „Sindh”?

(A) Lord Auckland

(B) Lord Ellenborough

(D) Lord Dalhousie

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q4

Shifting cultivation in Jharkhand State is known as:

(A) Koman

(B) Khil

(D) Kumari

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q5

Which of the following pair is not correctly matched?

(A) Kosi – Consequent river

(B) Narmada – Rift valley river

(D) Ghaggar – Endoreic river

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q6

Which of the following glaciers is located in Karakoram ranges of Himalayan region?

(A) Shafat

(B) Milam

(D) Biafo

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q7

Kirghiz refers to:

(A) Desert

(B) Lake

(D) Mountain

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q8

Alps mountain chain is related with:

(A) Europe

(B) Asia

(D) Antarctic

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q9

The water holding capacity is highest in:

(A) Sandy soil

(B) Clayey soil

(D) Mixture of sand and loam

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q10

Which leader was not the member of Constitutional Draft Committee?

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru

(B) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

(D) Mohammad Saadulla

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q11

Which of the following officers can be removed from his office by the Governor?

(A) Advocate General of State

(B) State Election Commissioner

(D) Member, State Human Rights Commission

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q12

By which time Governor has to return an ordinary bill to the concerned State Legislative Assembly for re consideration?

(A) One month

(B) Two months

(D) No time limit

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q13

The sustainable Development Goal “Good Health and Well being” has shown improvement in India due to:

(A) Clean Water & Sanitation

(B) Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio

(D) Widespread Waste Collection and Procession

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q14

“National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture” has been launched to:

(A) Enhance agricultural productivity by integrated farming

(B) Promote water use efficiency

(D) Increase irrigation coverage

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q15

The government has released a new four-color classification scheme for industries based on their pollution potential. Which is not correct in this regard?

(A) Moderately polluting – orange category

(B) Not polluting – white category

(D) None of these

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q16

What is the minimum calorie requirement in rural areas for measuring poverty?

(A) 2100 calories per person per day

(B) 2200 calories per person per day

(D) 3100 calories per person per day

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q17

The phenomenon of „demographic dividend” of a country is related to:

(A) A sharp decline in the total population

(B) A decline in the infant mortality Rate

(D) An increase in the population in the working age group

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q18

SANKALP is launched to provide:

(A) Better healthcare for rural poor

(B) Better healthcare for urban poor

(D) Market relevant training to youths

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q19

According to FRBM Act, India’s fiscal deficit should not exceed:

(A) 2 percent of GDP

(B) 3 percent of GDP

(D) 3.5 percent of GDP

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q20

Which of the following statement is not correct?

(A) Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce lime

(B) Slaked lime slowly creates a layer of calcium nitrate on the walls

(D) Decomposition reactions require energy for breaking down of reactants

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q21

Which of the following statement is correct?

(A) A very small opaque object does not change the straight path of light

(B) Convex mirrors are generally used in torches

(D) The ability of a medium to reflect light is expressed as optical density

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q22

Which of the following statement is not correct?

(A) During dental caries, bacteria act on saliva to produce acids

(B) Blood pressure is much greater in arteries than in veins

(D) Dental plaque is caused by demineralization of enamel

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q23

Which of the following statement is correct?

(A) Cell vacuoles do not store waste materials

(B) Water transport in plants occurs across Phloem

(D) phosphate group of ATP is equivalent to 35.5 kJ/mol

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q24

What was the name of chariot of Lord Jagannath during recent Rath Yatra?

(A) Taladhwaja

(B) Debadalana

(D) Nandighosha

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q25

E-Medha portal is related to what?

(A) Related to Ayurveda terminologies to record clinical study

(B) Deals with R&D in Ayurveda

(D) Provides digitized information on rare manuscripts

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q26

What is true about Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card scheme?

(A) The cardholder gets multipurpose life time visa to visit India

(B) He/She can purchase agriculture land in India

(D) If registered for five years, he / she will automatically get Indian citizenship

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q27

Which foreign country’s contingent took part in Republic Day Parade, 2021?

(A) Bangladesh

(B) Sri Lanka

(D) Myanmar

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q28

Which is the latest country with whom India has established 2+2 dialogue recently?

(A) USA

(B) Japan

(D) Australia

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q29

Who is appointed as new Prime Minister of Italy in February 2021?

(A) Mario Draghi

(B) Giancario Giorgetti

(D) Luigi Di Maio

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q30

Which of these countries became members of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2017?

1. India 2. Afghanistan 3. Turkey 4. Pakistan

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 4

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q31

Arrange the following Gandhi Peace Prize award winner personalities/institutions in chronological order on the basis of the year awards were conferred on them:

1. Yohei Sasakawa 2. Sheikh Mujibur Rehman 3. Ekal Abhiyan Trust 4. Qaboos bin Said Al Said

(A) 1, 2, 4, 3

(B) 3, 1, 4, 2

(D) 2, 3, 4, 1

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q32

Statement 1: There was a provision in the Charter Act of 1833 to abolish slavery.

Statement 2: In 1855, the British merged the Riyasat of Awadh with their kingdom, accusing them of misrule.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q33

Statement 1: Young Bengal Movement was started by Sisir Kumar Ghosh.

Statement 2: Prarthna Samaj was established in Bombay in 1865.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q34

Statement 1: Container Corporation of India Limited is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.

Statement 2: Dedicated Goods Transport Corridor Corporation Limited is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q35

Statement 1: Quepem and Canacona are chief bauxite deposits areas in Goa.

Statement 2: Most of the bauxite deposits in India are associated with laterites and occur generally as sheets.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q36

Statement 1: Mahatma Gandhi gave slogan of „Do or Die” during Quit India Movement.

Statement 2: Subhash Chandra Bose established Forward Bloc Party in 1939.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q37

Statement 1: In 1942, S.N. Tagore established Indian Revolutionary Communist Party.

Statement 2: Dr.B.R. Ambedkar moved „Objective Resolution” in Constituent Assembly on 13th December, 1946.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q38

Statement 1: Revenue Deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.

Statement 2: Effective Revenue Deficit is the difference between Revenue Deficit and Grants for Creation of Capital Assets.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q39

Statement 1: The amount of usable energy remains constant as it is passed from one trophic level to another.

Statement 2: The energy within an ecosystem is constant and never changes.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q40

Statement 1: Ruhr Valley of Germany is the world’s greatest mining and industrial regions.

Statement 2: Boston is an important ship building centre in USA.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q41

Statement 1: Malacca Strait is a shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean.

Statement 2: Irrawaddy River system is related to Indonesia.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect

(D) Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q42

Arrange the following events in chronological order:

1. Death of C.R. Das

2. Simon Commission appointed

3. Death of revolutionary Jatin Das

4. Nehru Report

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4

(B) 1, 2, 4, 3

(D) 2, 1, 4, 3

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q43

Arrange these later Mughal Badshahs chronologically:

1. Jahandar Shah

2. Farrukhsiyar

3. Ahmed Shah

4. Alamgir II

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4

(B) 3, 1, 2, 4

(D) 2, 1, 3, 4

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q44

Arrange the following rivers from East to West direction:

1. Kosi river

2. Teesta river

3. Gandak river

4. Sharda river

(A) 4, 3, 2, 1

(B) 2, 1, 3, 4

(D) 3, 4, 2, 1

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q45

Arrange the following countries from North to South:

1. Norway

2. Denmark

3. Austria

4. Spain

(A) 4, 3, 2, 1

(B) 1, 2, 3, 4

(D) 3, 4, 2, 1

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q46

Arrange the following from South to North:

1. Arctic Ocean

2. Gulf of Mexico

3. Hudson Bay

4. Baffin Bay

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4

(B) 2, 4, 1, 3

(D) 2, 3, 4, 1

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q47

Put these agrarian movements in chronological order with the date of their start:

1. Bardoli Peasants Movement

2. Khera Peasants Movement

3. Champaran Satyagrah

4. Moplah Peasants Movement

(A) 2, 3, 1, 4

(B) 3, 2, 4, 1

(D) 1, 3, 2, 4

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q48

Arrange the following steps in relation to self-help groups in correct sequence:

1. Lending, repayment and maintaining accounts and records.

2. Arranging regular meetings with groups.

3. Identifying the area and forming a group of women with common interest.

4. Deciding on the amount for contribution and pooling the money.

(A) 4, 3, 2, 1

(B) 1, 2, 3, 4

(D) 2, 3, 4, 1

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q49

Arrange the following four Indo-US defence agreements in chronological order on the basis of year of signing of these pacts:

1. Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Association (LEMOA)

2. Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA)

3. General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA)

4. Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA)

(A) 1, 2, 3, 4

(B) 2, 4, 3, 1

(D) 4, 2, 1, 3

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q50

Consider the given four statements and choose the correct answer from the given options.

1. In 1865, High Courts were established at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay.

2. In 1791, Jonathan Duncan, started a Sanskrit College at Varanasi.

3. The first Telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra was opened in 1854.

4. The Pitt’s India Act was passed in 1785.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 3 and 4

(D) 2 and 3

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q51

1. Haider Ali established a Modern arsenal in Dindigal in 1757 AD.

2. Haider Ali died in 1783 AD.

3. Tipu Sultan planted a “Tree of Liberty” at Srirangapatnam.

4. Tipu Sultan was a member of a “Jacobin Club’.

(A) 3 and 4

(B) 1 and 4

(D) 2 and 4

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q52

1. Jute is used for making decorative items.

2. Sugarcane is a cereal crop.

3. Cotton requires clear sky during flowering stage.

4. Sugarcane is a crop of temperate areas.

(A) 3 and 4

(B) 1 and 3

(D) 2 and 4

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q53

Which Indus Valley sites are in India?

1. Dholavira

2. Rakhigarhi

3. Mohen-jo-Daro

4. Ganweriwala

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(D) 2 and 4

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q54

1. Bedouins are the wandering tribes of Central Asia

2. Croats are inhabitants of Croatia.

3. Eskimos live in Philippines.

4. People of New Zealand are known as Kiwis.

(A) 2 and 4

(B) 1 and 4

(D) 1 and 2

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q55

1. Miami Beach is a centre for many world beauty contests.

2. Glasgow is known for diamond mining.

3. Honolulu is famous for textile industry.

4. Istanbul is formerly known as Constantinople.

(A) 2 and 4

(B) 3 and 4

(D) 1 and 4

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q56

1. Part IX has been created after the passing of 73rd constitutional amendment.

2. Part IXA has been created with the passing of 74th constitutional amendment.

3. Part X has been created with the approval of 73rd constitutional amendment.

4. Part XA has been created with the approval of 74th constitutional amendment.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 4

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q57

1. Justice Deepak Misra has been instrumental in the creation of Public Interest Litigation (PIL).

2. Justice Ranjan Gogoi joined Rajya Sabha after retirement from Supreme Court.

3. Justice P.N. Bhagwati introduced PIL.

4. Justice V.K. Krishna Iyer resigned before time.

(A) 1 and 3

(B) 3 and 4

(D) 1 and 4

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q58

1. “Ease of Living Index” is released by Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

2. This index was firstly released in August, 2019.

3. Citizen Participation survey is an important part of the Index assessment.

4. It captures quality of life based on Data collected on 6 parameters.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 3 and 4

(D) 2 and 4

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q59

1. “Jaivik Kheti Portal” is an initiative of Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture alongwith the Ministry of Science Technology and Climate change.

2. This portal is not an E-commerce platform.

3. This portal does not promote organic farming.

4. This portal provides price discovery mechanisms to help farmers.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 1 and 3

(D) 1 and 4

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q60

1. Blood plasma contains significant amounts of antibodies to fight corona virus.

2. Blood plasma is a pale-yellow in colour.

3. Blood plasma contains hemoglobin.

4. Any person can donate blood plasma to any other person affected by corona virus.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 3 and 4

(D) 2 and 4

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q61

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Event)

A. Delhi Darbar

B. Second Anglo Afghan war

C. Kuka Movement started

D. Queen Victoria declared “Kaiser-i-Hind”

List-II (Year)

1. 1872

2. 1876

3. 1878

4. 1877

(A) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

(B) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

(D) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q62

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Type of climate)

A. Tropical savannah

B. Hot desert

C. Polar type

D. Monsoon with dry summer

List-II (Areas)

1. Coromandel coast of Tamilnadu

2. Most of the peninsular plateaus

3. Western Rajasthan

4. Jammu and Kashmir

(A) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

(B) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

(D) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q63

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Amendments)

(A) First amendment

(B) Forty fourth amendment

(D) One hundred and third amendment

List-II (Issues)

1. Right to Education

2. Reservation for EWS

3. Right to Property

4. Ninth Schedule

(A) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3

(B) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

(D) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q64

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Constitution Articles)

(A) Article 15 (4) and 16 (4)

(B) Article 15 (6) and 16 (6)

(D) Article 330

List-II (Area of reservations)

1. Lok Sabha Seats

2. Panchayati Raj Institutions

3. Other Backward Classes (OBCs)

4. Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)

(A) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4

(B) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

(D) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q65

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Growth rate in 2018-19)

A. Net Tax Revenue

B. Non-Tax Revenue

C. Gross Tax Revenue

D. Non-debt capital Receipts

List-II

1. 1.6%

2. 22.3%

3. 8.4%

4. -2.5%

(A) A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3

(B) A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

(D) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q66

Match List I with List II:

List-I

A. Litmus

B. Nitrogen

C. Calcium Hydroxyapatite

D. Hydrogen Peroxide

List-II

1. Tooth enamel

2. Anti microbial agent

3. Chips sealed in packet

4. Lichen

(A) A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2

(B) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

(D) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q67

Match List I with List II:

List-I

A. S.I. unit of power of a lens

B. S.I. unit of electric potential difference

C. Potential difference between two points

D. S.I. unit of electric charge

List-II

1. V

2. Coulomb

3. Diopter

4. W/Q

(A) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

(B) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

(D) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q68

Match List I with List II:

List-I

A. Peristaltic movement

B. Gastric glands

C. Amylase

D. Bile juice

List-II

1. Saliva

2. Alimentary canal

3. Inner lining of stomach

4. Liver

(A) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

(B) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

(D) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q69

Match List I with List II:

List-I

A. Gregor Mendel

B. Harold C. Urey

C. Charles Darwin

D. Dmitri-I-Mendeleev

List-II

1. Role of earthworms in soil fertility

2. University of Vienna

3. Origin of organic molecules on earth

4. Periodic table

(A) A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

(B) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4

(D) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q70

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Trophy/Cup)

A. B.C.Roy Trophy

B. Ezra Cup

C. Murugappa Gold Cup

D. Nehru Trophy

List-II (Sport)

1. Polo

2. Boat Race

3. Football

4. Hockey

(A) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2

(B) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

(D) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q71

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Person)

A. Jennifer Doudna

B. Robert B. Wilson

C. Andrea M. Ghez

D. Louise Gluck

List-II (Area)

1. Economics

2. Physics

3. Literature

4. Chemistry

(A) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4

(B) A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

(D) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q72

According to 2019-20 (budget estimates) what percentage of total expenditure is to be spent on salary, pension, interest payments and subsidies in Himachal Pradesh?

(A) 39%

(B) 49%

(D) 69%

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q73

Mian Jawahar Singh, Sh.Badri Nath and Sh.Jwala Singh were the leaders of which of the following revolutionary movement of H.P.?

(A) Praja Mandal

(B) Gadar Party

(D) Dumh Movement

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q74

The first one day international” cricket match was played between which the following teams in HPCA Stadium Dharamshala?

(A) India and England

(B) India and South Africa

(D) Newzealand and and England

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q75

“No scenery in my opinion presents such sublime and delightful contrasts”. This quote by G.C. Barnes is for which of the following district?

(A) Kangra

(B) Kullu

(D) Chamba

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q76

Match the following combinations and select the correct answer.

1. Koti state: Founded by descendants of Guler state.

2. Balsan state: An offshoot of ancient Sirmaur.

3. Dhami state: Founded by the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan.

4. Darkoti state: Founder ruler was Durga Singh a scion of the house of Jaipur (Marwar).

(A) All are true

(B) Only 1 is false

(D) Only 3 is true

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q77

“Mundro” and “Garu” are known as the children of a hypergamous union of which of the following tribe?

(A) Swanglas

(B) Gaddis

(D) Gujjars

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q78

“Kunchen” form of marriage in Sikkim is exactly similar to which of the following marriage system of H.P.?

(A) Damchalshish

(B) Darosh (dub-dub)

(D) Chheti

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q79

The Jad tribe of Himachal Pradesh are followers of which of the following religion?

(A) Buddhism

(B) Hinduism

(D) Christianity

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q80

Consider the given four statements and choose the correct answer from the given options.

1. Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked Nagarkot fort in 1009 A.D.

2. In 1339, the Nagarkot expedition was led personally by Sultan Muhammad Tugluq.

3. In 1348 A.D., Raja Purab Chand recovered Kangra fort.

4. After Amir Timur’s return, Hari Chand ascended the throne of Kangra in 1405.

(A) 1 and 2

(B) 2 and 3

(D) 1 and 4

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q81

1. Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra died in 1825 A.D.

2. Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra invaded the Bilaspur state in 1796.

3. In 1844, Sikh General Zorawar Singh annexed the territories of Lahaul Spiti to Sikh State.

4. On 24 August, 1809 Maharaja Ranjit Singh took over possession of Kangra fort.

(A) 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 2

(D) 2 and 4

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q82

Which of the following are not true about folk dances, fair and festivals of H.P.?

1. “Kharait” and “Ujagjama are the famous sword dances.

2. “Bhunda”, “Shant” and “Bhoj” are given the importance of “Kumbha” by the hill people.

3. “Minjar” fair starts on the second Sunday of sawan.

4. “Chhamb” is the sacred masked dance performed only by Lamas.

(A) All of the above

(B) 2 and 3

(D) None of these

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q83

Which of the following statement(s) is / are not true?

1. Parangla pass lies between Kinnaur and Lahaul.

2. Manirang is the highest peak of Chamba.

3. Kalichho is the famous lake of Chamba district.

4. Chobia pass lies between Ladakh and Lahaul.

(A) All of the above

(B) None of the above

(D) 4 only

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q84

Select the true statements from the following:

1. Chamba, Kullu and Kinnaur are considered the most susceptible of landslide threat.

2. Una, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Shimla and Solan are considered as low vulnerable of disaster threats.

3. Hum valley of Una district has hardly any natural drinking water source.

4. As per the study of central water board, Kala Amb valley in Sirmaur district has exploited the least underground water.

(A) 2 and 3

(B) 2, 3 and 4

(D) 4 only

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q85

Which of the following statement(s) is / are not correct?

1. The per capita income at current prices as per first revised estimates for the year 2019-20 witnessed an increase of 6.2 percent.

2. As per the revised estimates, the contraction in the economy for 2020-21 was expected to be around – 7.9 percent as on December 2020.

3. The Economic growth in the state (H.P.) is still governed by agriculture activities.

4. The smaller projects in the hydro-electric power sector up to 2MW have been reserved for the investors from Himachal Pradesh only.

(A) 2 only

(B) 3 and 4

(D) 4 only

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q86

Which of the following statement(s) is / are not correct about the Social Welfare programs of Government of Himachal Pradesh?

1. e-Udyan portal: Where farmers can avail Horticulture farming service benefits while sitting in their home.

2. Vishesh Mahila Utthan Yojna: Scheme formulated for rehabilitation of physically and sexually abused women through technical and vocational training.

3. Medha Protsahan Yojna: Rupees one lakh is provided to the meritorious students to provide guidance at coaching centers.

4. Mukhya Mantri Ek Bigha Scheme: State Government will empower rural women by helping them become self-sufficient and get employment under MGNREGS.

(A) 2 and 3

(B) 1 and 4

(D) None of these

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q87

Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct?

1. Himachal Pradesh is the first state to pioneer the Districts Good Governance Index (DGGI) for measuring Governance Performance on seven themes.

2. The idea of DGGI was obtained from the Public Affairs Centre, Bengaluru when Himachal Pradesh was ranked 1st among 12 small states on the Public Affair Index.

3. Government of Himachal Pradesh has decided that DGGI will be the regular exercise of the Department of Economic and Statistics.

4. Hamirpur district was awarded first Prize on the basis of DGGI-2019.

(A) All of the above

(B) 3 only

(D) 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q88

Which of the following statement(s) is / are not correct about Banking System in Himachal Pradesh?

1. As per census 2011, the average population per branch in the state comes to 3129 people.

2. The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd. has 217 branches in Himachal Pradesh.

3. Kangra district has the highest number of 423 bank branches.

4. The State Bank of India has been given the responsibility of Lead Bank of two districts Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti.

(A) None of these

(B) 1, 3 and 4

(D) 2 only

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q89

NABARD consultancy services (NABCONS) was not involved in which of the following assignments during the financial year 2020-21?

1. Comprehensive study of Kisan Credit Card scheme and Handloom sector.

2. Third party survey of Toilets constructed by SJVN.

3. Third party inspection of Border Area Development Program

4. NABCONS was now Central Technical Support Agency for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Vikas Yojana (DDU-GKY) in the state.

(A) None of these

(B) 2 and 4

(D) All of these

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q90

Which of the following statement(s) is / are correct?

1. As per 2011 census, Himachal Pradesh is only state in the country where 89.96% population lives in rural areas.

2. Agriculture/Horticulture provide direct employment to about 70 percent of total workers of the state.

3. About 15.72 percent of the total GSDP comes from Agriculture and its allied sectors.

4. Out of total geographical area of the state, the area of operational holdings is about 29.44 lakh hectares.

(A) 3 and 4

(B) 1 and 2

(D) 4 only

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q91

Select the incorrect sentence(s) from the following:

1. The state government has taken an initiative towards good governance by setting up the CM Dashboard.

2. Bharat Net is an initiative of Government of India to provide broadband services to the Municipalities.

3. HIMSWAN was set up in the state under state e-governance Plan (SeGP) in 2010.

4. Government of Himachal Pradesh has set up a „State Data Centre” at Delhi in 2020.

(A) 4 only

(B) 2 and 3

(D) 1 only

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q92

Which of the following is / are correct about the Himachal Pradesh Town & Country Planning Act-1977?

1. It has been enforced in 55 Planning areas.

2. Planning area constitutes to 1.60% of the total geographical area of the state.

3. The above act is enforced in 35 special areas of Himachal Pradesh.

4. 2.06% area of the total geographical area of the state comes under special area.

(A) None of these

(B) 2 and 3

(D) All of these

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q93

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Author)

A. Herman Goetz

B. W.G. Archer

C. M.S. Randhawa

D. Joseph Charles French

List-II (Book)

1. Himalayan Art

2. The Early Wooden Temples of Chamba

3. Kangra Valley Painting

4. Kangra Painting

(A) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

(B) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

(D) A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q94

Match List I with List II:

List-I

A. Bandli sanctuary

B. Daranghati sanctuary

C. Gamgul Siahbehi sanctuary

D. Lippa-Asrang sanctuary

List-II

1. Mandi

2. Upper catchment areas of Tirthan, Sainj and Jiva rivers

3. Shimla

4. Chamba

5. Kinnaur

(A) A-5, B-2, C-1, D-4

(B) A-1, B-3, C-2, D-5

(D) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-5

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q95

Match List I with List II:

List-I

A. Zungtee

B. A scene of savage grandeur

C. Mone

D. Chhetpa

List-II

1. Tidong

2. The historical village

3. A fine awarded by “Biradari Panchayat”

4. Birth customs

5. Satluj

(A) A-5, B-2, C-1, D-4

(B) A-4, B-3, C-5, D-2

(D) A-5, B-1, C-2, D-3

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q96

Desertification leads to decline in:

(A) Industrial productivity

(B) Agricultural productivity

(D) Human productivity

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q97

Where are the level of erosion highest?

(A) Monsoon Asia climate

(B) Tropical Asia climate

(D) Tropical Steppe climate

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q98

Deforestation adversely affects the:

(A) Geomorphology

(B) Pedology

(D) Hydrology

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q99

Desertification often occurs in:

(A) Polar areas

(B) Hot desert areas

(D) Arunachal Pradesh

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2020 Prelims Question Paper -Q100

Accelerated erosion chiefly occurs in:

(A) Mountains

(B) Plains

(D) Plateaus

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Answer: A

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