HPAS Prelims 2021: Complete Question Paper with Answers & Solutions

HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q1

The Airavateshwara temple at Darasuram was built by

(A) Chola King Rajaraja-II

(B) Chola King Kulothunga-III

(D) Chera King Nedum Cheralathan

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q2

Which among the following Drama/Book was not written by famous poet Bhasa ?

(A) Karnabhara

(B) Urubhanga

(D) Shishupalvadh

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q3

Which pair is not correctly matched ?

Foreign Traveller / Country associated

(A) Pietro Della Valle / French (France)

(B) John Fryer / England

(D) Joannes-De-Laet / Dutch

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q4

Who was the author of the book “Tarikh-i-Rashidi”?

(A) Ahmed Yadgaar

(B) Mirza Haider Dughlat

(D) Shaikh Rizqullah Mushtaqvi

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q5

Who was the founder of “Indian Associate for the Cultivation of Science” (1876)?

(A) C. V. Raman

(B) Mahendralal Sarkar

(D) Ashutosh Mukherjee

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q6

Who said, ” Lord Ripon, the savior of India and his rule-the beginning of a Golden age in India”?

(A) Florence Nightingale

(B) P. E. Roberts

(D) Eric Stokes

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q7

Who said, “Raja Rammohan was the only person in his time to realise completely the significance of the modern age”?

(A) Aurobindo Ghosh

(B) Rabindranath Tagore

(D) Barun De

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q8

Which among the following books was not written by B. R. Ambedkar?

(A) The Annihilation of Caste

(B) States and Minorities

(D) India in Transition

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q9

Which pair is not correctly matched?

Education Commission/Committee / Year

(A) Sadler University Commission / 1917

(B) Hunter Education Commission / 1887

(D) Indian Universities Act / 1904

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q10

Where was the “Indian Independence Committee” set up by Lala Hardayal and his friends?

(A) Rome (Italy)

(B) Berlin (Germany)

(D) Paris (France)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q11

Milam glacier is located in:

(A) Karakoram region

(B) Pir Panjal region

(D) Kumaun Garhwal region

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q12

Zojila pass is located in:

(A) Punjab Himalayas

(B) Kumaun Himalayas

(D) Assam Himalayas

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q13

Vadinar oil refinery is managed by:

(A) Reliance Industries

(B) Bharat Petroleum

(D) Hindustan Petroleum

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q14

Which of the following countries is landlocked?

(A) Peru

(B) Bolivia

(D) Uruguay

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q15

Where are the Balearic islands located?

(A) Mediterranean Sea

(B) Black Sea

(D) North Sea

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q16

Turkey is located between:

(A) Black Sea and Caspian Sea

(B) Black Sea and Mediterranean Sea

(D) Dead Sea and Black Sea

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q17

Flemish are the tribes of:

(A) Croatia

(B) South Africa

(D) Belgium

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q18

Make a sequence of the following countries from North to South:

(1) Romania

(2) Bulgaria

(3) Ukraine

(4) Greece

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (1), (2), (3), (4)

(B) (3), (1), (2), (4)

(D) (3), (2), (4), (1)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q19

Match List I with List II:

List I (Sea)

(a) Black Sea

(b) Red Sea

(d) Caspian Sea

List II (Country)

(i) Bulgaria

(ii) China

(iii) Eritrea

(iv) Kazakhstan

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)

(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

(D) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q20

Match List I with List II:

List I (Mineral)

(a) Mica

(b) Bauxite

(d) Copper

List II (Place)

(i) Khetri

(ii) Hazaribagh

(iii) Palamau

(iv) Keonjhar

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(D) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q21

Match List I with List II:

List I (Dam)

(a) Nagarjun Sagar

(b) Matatila

(d) Hirakud

List II (River)

(i) Mahanadi

(ii) Barakar

(iii) Krishna

(iv) Betwa

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)

(B) (a)-(i), (b)-(iv), (c)-(iii), (d)-(ii)

(D) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q22

Who decides the matter of disqualification of MLA for matters other than those given in the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution?

(A) Speaker Legislative Assembly

(B) High Court

(D) State Election Commission

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q23

Which Article of the Constitution of India bars a Member of Parliament from holding an office of profit under the Government of India or the Government of any State?

(A) Article 100(1)(b)

(B) Article 101(1)(c)

(D) Article 103(1)(d)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q24

What is the object of cut motion?

(A) To reduce income

(B) To reduce excise duty

(D) To reduce plan expenditure

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q25

Through 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act 1/3 seats for the women are reserved in the Panchayats under Which Article?

(A) Article 243-A

(B) Article 243-B

(D) Article 243-D

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q26

When any official does not perform his duty, High Court/Supreme Court can issue which writ?

(A) Habeas Corpus

(B) Prohibition

(D) Quo Warranto

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q27

Which Articles have been inserted to provide reservations for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in 2019?

(A) Articles 15(1) and 16(1)

(B) Articles 15(2) and 16(2)

(D) Articles 15(6) and 16(6)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q28

The purpose of an adjournment motion is to:

(A) Seek the leave of the House to introduce a bill

(B) Censure the Government

(D) Draw the attention of the House to a matter of urgent public importance

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q29

Judiciary in India enjoys the power of Judicial Review on the principle of “procedure established by law” which means:

(A) Judge in India can declare a law invalid simply because in their opinion the law is not due

(B) Judges in India can question the validity of undue law even if it is within limits of the constitution.

(D) None of the above

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q30

Regarding the Interim Government of 1946 which of the following is not correct?

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister/Head of the Executive Council

(B) Jawaharlal Nehru was designated as the Vice President of the Viceroy’s Executive Council

(D) The members of the Indian Government were members of Viceroy’s Executive Council

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q31

What do you understand by ‘Zero Hour’ in the Indian Parliamentary Procedure?

(A) The time at the end of the question hour and before the debate on other agenda of the day

(B) Time just before the question hour

(D) First hour of the session

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q32

What constitute definition of Money Bill under Article 110 Indian constitution?

(A) The imposition, abolition, alternation in regulation of any tax

(B) The regulation of borrowings of money by Central Government

(D) All of the above

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q33

What is the current position of representation of Anglo-Indians in the Lok Sabha?

(A) Two Anglo-Indians are nominated by the President

(B) One Anglo-Indian is represented

(D) They are nominated as per their population

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q34

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: According to a World Bank working paper, extreme poverty in India dropped to 10.2% in the pre-Covid year of 2019 from as much as 22.5% in 2011.

Statement II: The paper uses the Consumer Pyramids Household Survey (CPHS) to provide estimates of how poverty and inequality in India have evolved since 2011.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q35

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Development expenditure of the Central Government does not include defense expenditure and grants to states.

Statement II: Non-development expend involves Interest payments and Subsidies.

In the light of the above statements choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q36

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Deficit financing cannot create inflation in an economy.

Statement II: If RBI reduces the cash reserve ratio, the credit creation will decline.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q37

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Low-income countries (LICs) and lower-middle-income countries (LMICs) have high prospective growth rates and high marginal productivities of capital.

Statement II: They should borrow, and borrow heavily, in order to finance a broad-based increase in investments on human capital (education and health), public infrastructure (power, digital, water and sanitation, transport) and environmental protection.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q38

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The average SDG Index. score declined in 2021 as compared to 2020, partly due to slow or non-existent recovery in poor and vulnerable countries.

Statement II: Among G20 member states, the United States, Brazil and the Russian Federation exhibit most support for the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q39

Consider the following statements:

1. If Indian economy is in equilibrium at the point where plans to save and to invest are equal, then government expenditure must be equal to government income.

2. In pursuance with the recommendations of Narsimham Committee the RBI has framed new guidelines to setup more foreign exchange banks.

3. Redistribution policies geared to reduce economic inequalities include progressive tax policies.

4. The currency convertibility concept in its original from originated in Taylors Agreement.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (1) and (3) only

(B) (2) and (3) only

(D) (2) and (4) only

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q40

Consider the following statements:

(1) Gross capital formation consists of outlays on additions to the fixed assets of the economy plus gross changes in the level of inventories.

(2) Net value added at factor cost is the sum total of all the factor payments.

(3) The National Income is the total amount of income accruing to a country from economic and non-economic activities in year time.

(4) In moving from national income to Personal income we must subtract the incomes earned but not received and add incomes received but not currently earned.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (1) and (3) only

(B) (1) and (4) only

(D) (2) and (4) only

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q41

Consider the following statements:

(1) The green economy could add more than 54 million jobs worldwide by 2030.

(2) World over the additional investment to avoid future pandemics is estimated to be only $15 billion a year.

(3) Over 90 percent of countries saw their HDI value drop in either 2020 or 2021.

(4) The economic gains from phasing out coal could amount to as much as 1.7 percent of global GDP every year.

Choose the correct answer from the option given below:

(A) (1) and (3) only

(B) (1) and (2) only

(D) (3) and (4) only

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q42

Consider the following statements:

(1) The Positive Peace Index measures the positive peace of 143 countries.

(2) It covers 59.6 percent of the world population.

(3) Positive peace is defined as the attitudes, institutions and structures that create sustain peaceful societies.

(4) It is based on more than 45,700 data series.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (1) and (3) only

(B) (2) and (3) only

(D) (3) and (4) only

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q43

Consider the following statements:

(1) The Global Health Security Index is a measure of pandemic (COVID-19) preparedness.

(2) Compared with the rest of the world, a higher percentage of people in OECD countries tend to be covered by public or mandatory private health insurance.

(3) “30×30” target relates to poverty eradication.

(4) World over, cities and other urban areas are home to around 25 percent of humanity.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (1) and (3) only

(B) (2) and (3) only

(D) (3) and (4) only

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q44

Match List I with List II:

List I

(a) Gini coefficient

(b) PISA score

(d) Palma ratio

List II

(i) a measure of the energy intensity of diet composition.

(ii) assesses how far students near the end of compulsory education have acquired some of the knowledge and skills that are essential for full participation in society.

(iii) measures the extent to which the distribution of income among individuals or households within an economy deviates perfectly equal distribution.

(iv) The share of all income received by the 10% people with highest disposable income divided by the share of all income received by the 40% people with the lowest disposable income.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q45

Match List I with List II:

List I

(a) Conglomerate

(b) Golden handshake

(d) Laissez Faire

List II

(i) The company that has acquired interest in different industries by taking over or merging with other companies.

(ii) an economic system in which transactions between private groups of people are free from any form of economic interventionism.

(iii) an employment agreement which states that the employer will provide a significant severance package if the employees loses their job.

(iv) stock in a stock corporation with a national reputation for quality reliability, and the ability to operate profitably in good and bad times.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

(D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q46

‘Day Zero’ refers to which city as South Africa?

(A) Johannesburg

(B) Durban

(D) Pretoria

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q47

ECOLEX is controlled by:

(A) FAO

(B) CSD

(D) IPCC

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q48

Most of the air pollution that we experience is located in:

(A) Mesosphere

(B) Thermosphere

(D) Troposphere

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q49

Deep underground reservoir of water are called as:

(A) Karst

(B) Aquifer

(D) Baseflow

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q50

Who gave the concept of biodiversity hotspots?

(A) E. P. Odum

(B) Norman Myers

(D) Rachel Carson

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q51

Which of the following sanctuaries is not known for tigers?

(A) Kawal Sanctuary

(B) Kaziranga National Park

(D) Hazaribagh National Park

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q52

When was the process of identifying the key Biodiversity Areas started in India?

(A) 1972

(B) 2003

(D) 2007

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q53

Match List I with List II:

List I (Air Pollution Incident)

(a) Meuse (1930)

(b) Donora (1948)

(d) London (1952)

List II (Country)

(i) England

(ii) India

(iii) USA

(iv) Belgium

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

(B) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

(D) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q54

Match List I with List II:

List I (Plant Name Local)

(a) Toona

(b) Khejri

(d) Jammi

List II (State)

(i) Telangana

(ii) Manipur

(iii) Rajasthan

(iv) Nagaland

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(D) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q55

Match List I with List II:

List I (Sanctuary)

(a) Bhadra

(b) Dalma

(d) Jaldapara

List II (Location)

(i) Jharkhand

(ii) Tripura

(iii) West Bengal

(iv) Karnataka

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

(B) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(D) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q56

Match List I with List II:

List I (Wetland)

(a) Deepor Beel

(b) Asthamudi

(d) Kanjali

List II (State)

(i) Kerala

(ii) Assam

(iii) Punjab

(iv) Manipur

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

(D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q57

Match List I with List II:

List I (Policy)

(a) Wildlife Protection Act

(b) Forest Conservation Act

(d) Biological Diversity Act

List II (Year)

(i) 2002

(ii) 1972

(iii) 1980

(iv) 1986

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iv)

(D) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(ii)

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q58

Fats are made from edible oils using the process of:

(A) Saponification

(B) Esterification

(D) Hydrogenation

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q59

The main precursors of winter smog are:

(A) N₂O and hydrocarbons

(B) NOx and hydrocarbons

(D) SO₂ and ozone

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q60

Most kidney stones are composed of:

(A) Calcium carbonate

(B) Calcium oxalate

(D) Magnesium oxalate

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q61

There are two statements given below:

Statement I: A traveler crossing the international date line from east to west loses a day.

Statement II: A traveler crossing the international date line from west to east gains a day.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.

(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q62

There are two statements given below:

Statement I: Steam produces less severe burns than water at the same temperature.

Statement II: Dry ice is colder than regular ice.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

(A) Both Statement I and statement II are correct

(B) Both Statement I and statement II are incorrect

(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q63

Arrange the following electromagnetic waves according to the increasing frequency:

(1) Gamma rays

(2) X-rays

(3) Radio waves

(4) Microwaves

(A) (3), (4), (2), (1)

(B) (1), (2), (4), (3)

(D) (4), (3), (1), (2)

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q64

Arrange the following atmospheric layers in the correct order from the surface of the earth:

(1) Mesosphere

(2) Troposphere

(3) Thermosphere

(4) Stratosphere

(A) (2), (4), (3), (1)

(B) (4), (2), (3), (1)

(D) (3), (1), (4), (2)

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q65

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

(1) A concave mirror is a diverging mirror

(2) Image formed by a concave mirror is generally real and inverted

(3) A convex mirror is a converging mirror

(4) Image formed by a convex mirror is always virtual, erect and diminished

(A) (1) and (2) only

(B) (1) and (3) only

(D) (3) and (4) only

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q66

Consider the given four statements about ethanol and choose the correct answer from the given options:

(1) It is the main constituent of all alcoholic drinks

(2) It is not a good solvent

(3) It is soluble in water in all proportions

(4) It cannot be used as an additive in petrol

(A) (1) and (2) only

(B) (1) and (3) only

(D) (1) and (4) only

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q67

Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the given options:

List I (Acid)

(a) Ascorbic acid

(b) Malic acid

(d) Tartaric acid

List II (Source)

(i) Apples and pears

(ii) Ant stings

(iii) Tamarind and grapes

(iv) All citrus fruits

(A) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)

(B) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

(D) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q68

Match List I with List II and choose the correct answer from the given options.

List I

(a) Hydrophone

(b) Megaphone

(d) Tachometer

List II

(i) An instrument measuring the rotation speed of a shaft or disk

(ii) An instrument that measures wind speed

(iii) An instrument that spreads sound to far-off places

(iv) An underwater device that detects and records ocean sounds from all directions

(A) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(i)

(B) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)

(D) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q69

Which of the following statements is correct?

(i) ‘Dhauladhar Range’ branches off the Great Himalayan Range near Badrinath

(ii) The Pir-Panjal range separates the drainage of the river Spiti from that of the river Beas.

(iii) The Zanskar range is the easternmost range which separates Spiti and Kashmir from Tibet.

(iv) The ‘Gurnrang and Sholarang’ passes connect the basin of the river Chandrabhaga with its basin in Tibet.

(A) (iv) only

(B) (i) and (iii)

(D) (ii) only

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q70

Select the incorrect combination from the following:

(i) Bahadurpur and Bandla ranges: Demi valley

(ii) Markanda and Dharti ranges: Dun and Sproon valleys

(iii) Chandertal lake: Kunzam range

(iv) Source of Parvati river: Mantilai lake

(A) (i) and (iv)

(B) (iv) only

(D) (ii) only

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q71

Which of the following statements is correct?

i. According to G. A. Grierson, Kehlur is an offshoot of rude Punjabi.

ii. Kinnauri-Jangram mixture is the dialect used in Rakcham and Chitkul villages of Sangla tehsil.

iii. The dialect spoken in the Rampur Bushehr, Kumarsain and Kotgarh regions and in the nearby parts of the Satluj valley is called Kochi.

iv. According to Dr. Bholanath Tiwari Pahari language originated from ‘Dardi and Pishchi’.

(A) (iv) only

(B) (iii) only

(D) (ii) and (iv) only

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q72

Select the incorrect statement from the following:

i. The ‘Khunds’ are the martial people of Kangra.

ii. The most-popular dance of Kinnaur is ‘Kayang’.

iii. ‘Burah’ is a famous group dance of Mandi.

iv. The Buddhist people of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur perform mask dances.

(A) (ii) and (iii)

(B) (ii) and (iv)

(D) (iii) only

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q73

Which of the following statements about ‘Jal-Jeevan-Mission’ is not correct?

(i) In H.P. it is targeted to include every rural household in providing ‘Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every family by June, 2022.

(ii) Out of 17.28 lakh households, 15.80 lakh were provided FHTC upto December, 2021.

(iii) In Himachal Pradesh 91% of the households have been provided with domestic connection against a national average of 45.50 percent.

(iv) Himachal Pradesh places at 8th position in the country for providing FHTC.

(A) All of the above

(B) (i) and (iii)

(D) (ii) and (iv)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q74

Select the correct statements from the following:

(i) Supreme Court of India has allowed the State for silviculture green felling of three species on experimental basis.

(ii) Forests in H.P. cover an area of 37947 sq. kms of total geographical area of the state.

(iii) In H.P. presently 30% of the total geographical areas support forest cover.

(iv) The aim of the forest department is to enhance the forest cover in the state to 35% of its geographical area by 2030.

(A) (iii) and (iv)

(B) (i) and (ii)

(D) None of these

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q75

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:

List-I

(i) Total geographical area of H.P.

(ii) Total area of operational holding

(iii) Number of farmers

(iv) Average holding size

List-II

(a) 55.67 lakh hectare

(b) 9.97 lakh

(d) 9.44 lakh hectare

Choose the correct answer:

(A) (i)-(a), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(c)

(B) (i)-(a), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(d)

(D) (i)-(a), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(c)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q76

Which of the following statements is not correct?

(i) The foodgrain production in 2020-21 in HP was 15.28 lakh M.T.

(ii) The production of potato in the year 2020-21 in H.P. was 1.97 lakh M.T.

(iii) The production of vegetables in H.P. during the year 2020-21 was 18.61 lakh M.T.

(iv) The target of foodgrain production in H.P. for 2020-21 was 16.35 lakh metric tonnes.

(A) (iii) only

(B) All of these

(D) (ii) and (iv)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q77

Which of the following statements about tea production in H.P. is correct?

(i) There are 5900 tea growers in the state.

(ii) Total area under tea cultivation in H.P. is 2500 hectares

(iii) In 2020-21 tea production in H.P. was 11.45 lakh kilograms.

(iv) Small and marginal farmers are provided agriculture inputs on 50% subsidy basis.

(A) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(B) (ii) only

(D) (i), (iii) and (iv)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q78

Select the incorrect statement from the following:

(i) H.P. has been assessed second top performer in terms of Human Resource Development and Public Infrastructure among Hill States during 2020-21.

(ii) Bilaspur district has been ranked at number one on the basis of District Good Governance Index (DGGI)-2020.

(iii) Shimla district ranked fifth in DGGI-2020.

(iv) Hamirpur has improved its position to the fourth in terms of Transparency and Accountability Index.

Choose the right answer:

(A) All of these

(B) ii and iii

(D) ii and iv

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q79

Select the correct statement/s about banking in H.P.

(i) As per 2011 census, the average population per branch in the state was 4059.

(ii) The state has a network of 4422 bank branches.

(iii) Shimla is the only urban centre in the state classified by RBI.

(iv) PNB has the largest network of 530 branches in H.P.

(A) None of these

(B) (iii) only

(D) All of these

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q80

Which of the following is not the main objective of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana – Remunerative Approaches for Agriculture and Allied Sector Rejuvenation (RKVY-RAFTAAR)?

(i) To strengthen the farmer’s efforts through creation of required pre- and post-harvest agri-infrastructure that increases access to quality inputs, storage, market facilities etc. and enable farmers to make informed choices.

(ii) To promote value chain addition linked production modules that will help farmers increase their income as well as encourage production/productivity.

(iii) To attend national priorities through several sub-schemes.

(iv) To empower youth through skill development, innovation and agri-entrepreneurship based agri-business models that attract them to agriculture.

(A) (iii) and (iv)

(B) All of these

(D) (i) and (ii)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q81

Match List-I and List II with regard to plan outlays (2021-22) and select the correct answer from the codes given below.

List I

(i) Agriculture and Allied Services

(ii) Energy

(iii) Transport

(iv) Social services

List II

(a) 3221.49 crore

(b) 903.57 crore

(d) 929.31 crore

Choose the correct answer:

(A) (i)-(c), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(e)

(B) (i)-(d), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(c), (iv)-(a)

(D) (i)-(e), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(a)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q82

Which of the following statements is/are correct:

(i) The traditional Council of Khampas is known as “Shuzam Chungi”

(ii) The common term for widow re-marriage used by Pangwals is ‘Doghri’.

(iii) According to Bhagawant Puran, ‘Kinner’ trace their origin from the shadow of ‘Brahma’.

(iv) The ‘Bushehr State’ was also known as ‘Maon or Mone’.

(A) (ii) only

(B) All of these

(D) (i), (iii) and (iv)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q83

Read the following sentences and select the incorrect one:

(i) St. Andrew’s Church in Chamba carries the influence of Scottish architecture.

(ii) The architecture of ‘Manimahesh Lakshana Devi temple’ is ‘Indo-Aryan Nagar style (Shikhar)’.

(iii) ‘Champavati temple’ in Chamba is built in ‘Graeco Buddhist art of Gandhara.

(iv) The brass idol of the Goddess at Chatrari Shakti Devi temple in Chamba district is in the ‘Kashmiri style’.

(A) (ii) and (iii)

(B) (iv) only

(D) None of these

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q84

Choose the incorrect answer from the following:

(i) Abode of Goddess Mathi is in ‘Chitkul’.

(ii) A living geographical museum is ‘Lingti valley’.

(iii) Chasak Bhatori is the highest village in ‘Lahaul valley’.

(iv) The highest peak of the Kinner Kailash massif is ‘Jorkanden’.

(A) (iii) only

(B) (iv) only

(D) (ii) only

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q85

Select the correct statement/s from the following:

(i) Mahmud of Ghazni, made a raid on Nagarkot (Kangra) in 1008-09 A.D.

(ii) Hiuen-Tsang stayed for sometime at Sirmaur with the monk Jaya Guptam.

(iii) Prince Nasir-ud-Din ascended the throne of Kangra under the name of Muhammad Tughlaq.

(iv) The Nagarkot fort remained under the possession of Timur-e-Lang till AD 1043.

(A) (ii) and (iii)

(B) (iv) only

(D) All of these

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q86

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(i) The battle of Nadaun was fought between Raja Bhim Chand of Kahlur and the Mughals.

(ii) In the battle of ‘Dhalog’ Janardhan of Chamba was defeated.

(iii) Raja of Hindur, Hari Chand was killed by Guru Govind Singh in the battle of ‘Bhangani’.

(iv) The Gurkhas defeated the Kangra forces at ‘Mahal Morian’ in 1806.

(A) (iv) only

(B) All of these

(D) (i) and (iv)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q87

Select the correct statement/s from the following:

(i) Khoksar is located on the old trade route from Indian plains to the West Asia.

(ii) The coins of Adumbras shows that the tribe was worshipers of Lord Vishnu.

(iii) In Mahabharata, it is mentioned that the Adumbra is the name of the sage Vyas.

(iv) The tribal republics of H.P. were ‘Sangha Janapadas’.

(A) (ii) only

(B) (iv) only

(D) (ii) and (iii)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q88

Which of the following statement/s about Kullu is/are not correct?

(i) Kullu remained part of Punjab state till 31st October, 1966.

(ii) Kullu was a sub-division of Kangra district since 1846.

(iii) Alexander Cunningham and A.T. Banon were the first Europeans to visit Kullu in 1820 A.D.

(iv) The idol of ‘Raghunath ji’ was brought from Ayodhya to Kullu during the reign of Raja Jagat Singh.

(A) (ii) only

(B) (iii) only

(D) (ii) and (iv)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q89

Consider the following statements:

(1) Bajrang Punia has become the first Indian to win 4 medals at World Wrestling Championships.

(2) Ujjain has been nominated as the first ever SCO Tourism and Culture Capital during 2022-2023.

(3) Indian Army has decided to shift the Army Day Parade of 2023 to Central Command.

(4) Chhello Show film has been announced as India’s official entry to Oscars 2023.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) (1), (2) and (3)

(B) (1) and (4)

(D) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q90

Consider the Following statements:

(i) Global Fintech Conference in 2022 was held in Mumbai.

(ii) Tripura State has launched ‘CM da Haisi’ web portal.

(iii) Rohit Sharma has surpassed Pakistan Babar Azam in the recently ICC T-20 rankings.

(iv) District Disability Rehabilitation Centre is an initiative of Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(A) (1), (2), (3)

(B) (2), (3), (4)

(D) (1), (2), (3), (4)

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Answer: C

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q91

Consider the following statements:

(1) Telangana State has announced India’s first Breakfast scheme for government school students.

(2) The term Prompt Corrective Action is related to the framework under which Banks with weak financial ratios are watched by RBI.

(3) Amongst Union Territories Puducherry has become India’s first Swachh Sujal Pradesh.

(4) Prime Minister has launched national logistics policy.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) 2 and 4

(B) 1, 2 and 3

(D) 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q92

Consider the following statements:

(1) Reliance has been conferred with the ‘Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar’ for 2021-22.

(2) Satish Adiga has been conferred with French civilian honour.

(3) ‘Chandler Wobble’ is related to Black Hole.

(4) The new Naval Ensign features the national emblem inside blue Octagon shape.

Which of the above Statements are incorrect?

(A) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

(B) (2), (3) and (4)

(D) (1), (2) and (3)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q93

Which of the following statement/s about ‘State Food Safety Index’ for the year 2021-22 is/are correct?

(1) Among the large states Himachal Pradesh got 4th rank.

(2) Among the small states Goa got 2nd rank.

(3) Among Union Territories Delhi & Chandigarh got 1st and 2nd ranks.

(A) (1) and (2) only

(B) (2) and (3) only

(D) (1) only

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q94

Consider the following statements:

1. Tamil Nadu State is in the process of developing a Dugong (Sea Cow) reserve.

2. “Blue Book” is the manual of National Security Guard.

3. ‘CiSS application’ under Baal Swaraj portal is used in the context of rehabilitation of children.

4. Tadoba-Andhari Tiger reserve (TATR) is located in Madhya Pradesh.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(A) (1), (2) and (3)

(B) (2), (3) and (4)

(D) (2) and (4)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q95

Consider the following statements:

(1) Bangladesh will host Women’s Twenty-20 Asia Cup 2022.

(2) China has successfully cloned the wild Arctic wolf for the first time in the world.

(3) In 2023 BRICS Summit will be held in Brazil.

(4) Equal Pay International Coalition is an initiative of G-20.

Which of the above statements are correct?

(A) (1) and (2)

(B) (2) and (3)

(D) (1) and (4)

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q96

Consider the following statements:

1. Giorgia, Meloni became the first female Prime Minister of Italy.

2. Tajikistan hosted the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit 2022.

3. UAE has signed an MOU With China’s space agency to work together on moon missions.

4. Devastating Storm Nanmadol had struck Laos.

Which of the above statements are incorrect?

(A) (1), (2) and (3)

(B) (2) and (4)

(D) (2), (3) and (4)

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Answer: B

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q97

Ukraine shares borders with which of the following countries?

(1) Belarus

(2) Romania

(3) Hungary

(4) Georgia

(A) (1), (2) and (3) only

(B) (1), (3) and (4) only

(D) (2), (3) and (4) only

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q98

Consider the following statements:

(1) UNICEF appointed Vanessa Nakate of Uganda, climate activist, as the goodwill Ambassador of the UN Children’s Fund.

(2) ‘Meritorious Service Medal’ to Admiral Sunil Lamba, former Navy Chief of India was awarded by Singapore.

(3) Germany is the host of the World Water Congress and Exhibition 2022.

(4) Qimingxing-50 is the name of the first fully solar-powered UAV of South Korea.

(A) (1) and (2)

(B) (2) and (3)

(D) (1) and (4)

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Answer: A

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q99

Consider the following statements:

(1) U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appointed Roza Otunbayeva a former president of Kazakhstan as his new special envoy for Afghanistan.

(2) Russia has become the first country to approve the world’s first needle- free, inhaled version of the COVID-19 vaccine.

(3) As per the latest figures from the IMF (September 2022), France economy is the fifth largest economy in the world.

(4) China is the President of the G-20 in 2022.

Which of the above Statements are incorrect?

(A) (1), (2) and (3)

(B) (2), (3) and (4)

(D) (1), (2), (3) and (4)

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Answer: D

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HPAS 2021 Prelims Question Paper -Q100

Match List-I with List-II:

List-I (Winter Olympics Games Beijing, 2022-Country)

(a) China

(b) Germany

(d) United States of America

List-II (Medals won)

(i) 37

(ii) 25

(iii) 27

(iv) 15

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)

(B) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(i), (d)-(ii)

(D) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)

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Answer: B

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