HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q2
Which of the following peaks are in Himachal Pradesh? (i) Abi gamin (ii) Reo-Purjil (iii) Rangrik Range (iv) Gya
(A) Only (iv)
(B) Only (i)
(C) None of the above
(D) All of the above
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q14
What is the script of the earliest epigraphical rock inscriptions at Pathyar and Kanhiyara in Kangra?
(A) Brahmi and Tankri
(B) Kharoshthi and Tankri
(C) Brahmi and Kharoshthi
(D) Kharoshthi and Persian
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q15
Which Mughal ruler is said to have given the title of ‘Mian’ to the Rajput princes of Punjab Hill states who were held hostages in the royal court?
(A) Akbar
(B) Jahangir
(C) Shah Jahan
(D) Aurangzeb
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q16
Rulers of which of the following hill states were from a common ancestor?
(A) Mandi, Mangal and Bhajji
(B) Suket, Mandi and Bhagal
(C) Mandi, Suket and Keonthal
(D) Keonthal, Suket and Jubbal
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q17
Which Raja of Spiti invaded Kullu and made it a tributary?
(A) Samudra Sena
(B) Chet Sena
(C) Hemant Sena
(D) Rajendra Sena
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q18
The Raja of Bushahar princely state was assisted by three hereditary Wazir families. One of them was Kohal. Where did it come from?
(A) Kullu
(B) Garhwal
(C) Kinnaur
(D) Jubbal
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q19
When was the Department of Public Relations created in Himachal Pradesh?
(A) 1951
(B) 1952
(C) 1954
(D) 1956
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q20
In which district of H.P. is Saryanj Sarma watershed project?
(A) Una
(B) Sirmaur
(C) Bilaspur
(D) Solan
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q21
When was ‘Beti Hai Anmol’ Yojna launched in Himachal Pradesh?
(A) January 2009
(B) July 2010
(C) October 2011
(D) December 2012
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q22
Which Raja of Mandi gave the Shivratri Fair the form of a cultural festival?
(A) Suraj Sen
(B) Bahu Sen
(C) Bir Sen
(D) Ban Sen
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q23
Find the mismatch in the following pairs: (A) Tieun Dhar – Chamba, (B) Jakh Dhar – Hamirpur, (C) Haripur Dhar – Sirmaur, (D) Sanjhi Dhar – Shimla
(A) Tieun Dhar – Chamba
(B) Jakh Dhar – Hamirpur
(C) Haripur Dhar – Sirmaur
(D) Sanjhi Dhar – Shimla
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q24
What is Shingni-Mingni?
(A) a variety of fish
(B) a herbal-medicinal plant
(C) a folk dance of Kinnaur
(D) a folk song popular in Sirmaur
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q25
Who started the Ice Skating Rink at Shimla around 1920?
(A) Peter Ta-Tung
(B) Blessington
(C) Daniel Wilson
(D) William Hay
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q26
In which district of H.P. is Yunam-so lake?
(A) Lahaul-Spiti
(B) Kinnaur
(C) Chamba
(D) Kullu
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q27
When did the number of members in the H.P. Vidhan Sabha increase from 36 to 41?
(A) 1971
(B) 1967
(C) 1963
(D) 1954
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q28
Which one of the following is a Pagoda style temple in H.P.?
(A) Hateshwari Devi in Jubbal Valley
(B) Hidimba Temple in Manali Valley
(C) Lakshna Devi in Bharmaur
(D) Shakti Devi in Chhatrari
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q29
Which district of H.P. occupies top position in the production of ginger?
(A) Sirmaur
(B) Bilaspur
(C) Una
(D) Mandi
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q30
Identify the correct order of density of population among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh according to 2011 census-data (in descending order):
(A) Bilaspur, Una, Solan, Mandi
(B) Una, Bilaspur, Solan, Mandi
(C) Una, Mandi, Bilaspur, Solan
(D) Bilaspur, Solan, Una, Mandi
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q31
What was the annual growth rate in the economy of Himachal Pradesh during the 2012-13 fiscal?
(A) 5.7 percent
(B) 5.9 percent
(C) 6.1 percent
(D) 6.6 percent
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q32
Polworth, Corriedole, Blackpace and Bingi are varieties of:
(A) Vegetables
(B) Spices
(C) Sheep
(D) Buffaloes
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q43
What is local name of shifting cultivation in Malaysia?
(A) Jhum
(B) Kumri
(C) Podu
(D) Ladang
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2014 Prelims Question Paper – Q70
As per population census 2011, what is the percentage of urban population in Himachal Pradesh and India respectively:
(A) 15.05 and 35.60
(B) 10.03 and 31.16
(C) 10.03 and 35.60
(D) 12.65 and 31.16
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Answer: B
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