HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q1
Which of the following valleys lies between the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal?
(A) Balh Valley
(B) Bara Bhangal Valley
(C) Kiara Dun Valley
(D) Pabbar Valley
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q2
Which of the following Himalayan zones occupies the maximum percentage of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh?
(A) Sub-Himalayan Zone
(B) Mid-Himalayan Zone
(C) High Hill Zone
(D) Trans Himalayan Zone
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q3
Shingo-La is the name of which pass?
(A) Zanskar Pass
(B) Bara Lacha Pass
(C) Rohtang Pass
(D) Jalori Pass
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q4
Where does river Yamuna, after flowing through Uttrakhand, enter in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh?
(A) Tajewala
(B) Khodarmanjari
(C) Baru Sahib
(D) Dadahu
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q5
The movement started under the aegis of ‘Kisan Sabha’ in which Shri Lakshmi Singh and Vaid Surat Singh played a pivotal role was:
(A) Praja Mandal
(B) Pajhota Andolan
(C) Swaraj Sangh
(D) Lokraj Sabha
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q6
‘Democratisation of the Administration’ was the main aim of:
(A) Praja Mandal Movement
(B) Mandi Conspiracy
(C) Bilaspur Struggle
(D) Chamba Agitation
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q7
When Himachal Pradesh got right to participate in the election for the first time under the new constitution?
(A) 1952
(B) 1957
(C) 1962
(D) 1967
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q8
Which of the following Monasteries was built by a Western Tibet ruler ‘Ye-Sashoad’ around the year 996 A.D.?
(A) Gemur
(B) Kardang
(C) Tabo
(D) Tayul
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q9
Which was the old capital of Kullu Rajas from where the twelve generations of Kullu Rajas ruled?
(A) Manali
(B) Jagatsukh
(C) Sultanpur
(D) Bajaura
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q10
In 1804 A.D. Rulers of Bilaspur, Mandi, Chamba and other small rulers of Kangra area invited whom to invade Kangra?
(A) Gurkha Army Chief Amar Singh Thapa
(B) British Army
(C) Mughals
(D) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q11
In 1848, who suppressed the rebellion of Wazir of Nurpur and then Pramod Chand and Rajas of Jaswan and Datarpur?
(A) Mr Lawerence
(B) Mr Jackson
(C) Mr Moorcraft
(D) Mr Williams
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q12
‘Madho Rai ki Jaleb’ is the main attraction of which popular Himachali fair?
(A) Dussehra
(B) Lohri
(C) Shivratri
(D) Nalwari
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q13
What is the architectural style of the temple built on the edge of the Prashar Lake?
(A) Cone Shaped
(B) Pagoda
(C) Pentroof
(D) Pyramidal Shaped
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q14
‘Dohru’ is a traditional woollen dress worn by the women of which district?
(A) Una
(B) Kangra
(C) Bilaspur
(D) Kinnaur
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q15
What is the approximate capacity of ‘Shontong Karcham’ Hydro Electric Power Project?
(A) 195 MW
(B) 100 MW
(C) 205 MW
(D) 450 MW
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q16
In which district Central Government approved Rs. 80 lakh in 2011 for setting up of Snow Leopard centre?
(A) Kilba in Kinnaur
(B) Kibber in Lahaul-Spiti
(C) Sainj in Kullu
(D) Pangi in Chamba
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q17
To improve the Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in Higher Education, the government of H.P. has adopted ‘Rashtriya Uchtar Shikha Abhiyan’ the centrally scheme in the year:
(A) 2012
(B) 2013 (2013-14)
(C) 2014
(D) 2015
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q18
Who is the author of the book ‘Polyandry in the Himalayas’?
(A) Dr Y.S Parmar
(B) C.G. Bruce
(C) V.P. Menon
(D) M.S. Gill
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q19
Which famous football tournament was started in 1888 from Annadale?
(A) Subroto Cup
(B) Santosh Trophy
(C) Durand Cup
(D) Federation Cup
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q20
The Mushroom Development Project in Palampur was launched in 1985 with the introduction of the technology of which country?
(A) British
(B) Dutch
(C) American
(D) Brazil
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2018 Prelims Question Paper – Q21
What was the approximate decadal population growth rate of Himachal Pradesh in census 2011?
(A) 13.3%
(B) 12.9%
(C) 12.5%
(D) 12%
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Answer: B
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