HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q55
Where is Banni Grassland situated?
(A) Gujarat
(B) Maharashtra
(C) Rajasthan
(D) Himachal Pradesh
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q56
Match List-1 and List-2 and give correct answer with the help of codes given below:
List-1 (Country)
i. France
ii. USA
iii. South Africa
iv. UK
List-2 (Time Zones)
A. 11
B. 12
C. 09
D. 02
Codes:
(A) (i)-A, (ii)-B, (iii)-C, (iv)-D
(B) (i)-B, (ii)-C, (iii)-D, (iv)-A
(C) (i)-B, (ii)-A, (iii)-D, (iv)-C
(D) (i)-C, (ii)-A, (iii)-D, (iv)-B
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q77
Which theory/concept on the ‘Origin of Monsoon’ states that the ‘monsoons are produced due to differential heating of continents and ocean basins’?
(A) Dynamic concept of Flohn
(B) Thermal concept of Halley
(C) Jet Stream Theory
(D) Air Mass Theory
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q78
Arrange the following soil types of India from high to low in terms of percent share in total area:
a. Black Soil
b. Red Soil
c. Laterite Soil
d. Desert Soil
Select the correct code:
(A) a-b-c-d
(B) a-c-b-d
(C) b-a-d-c
(D) b-a-c-d
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q79
Which of the following is the largest tribal group of India?
(A) Bhils
(B) Gonds
(C) Santhals
(D) Tharus
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q80
Which of the following pair is not correct?
(A) Kalbaisakhi-West Bengal
(B) Mango Showers-Karnataka
(C) Blossom Shower-Kerala
(D) Norwester-Haryana
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q81
Match the forest types with their percent share in total forest cover of India?
List-1
a. Tropical Evergreen
b. Subtropical
c. Tropical Moist Deciduous
d. Tropical dry deciduous
List-2
i. 37.0%
ii. 28.8%
iii. 12.1%
iv. 9.5%
Select the correct code:
(A) a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
(B) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
(C) a-iii, b-i, c-ii, d-iv
(D) a-iii, b-iv, c-ii, d-i
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q82
Which of the following pair does not match correctly?
(A) Mahim Bay – Maharashtra
(B) Kori Creek – Gujarat
(C) Mal Bank – Gujarat
(D) Point Calimere – Kerala
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q83
Match List 1 and List-2 and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1
a. Cape Leuwin
b. Ozark Plateau
c. Katanga Plateau
d. Kamchatka Peninsula
List-2
i. Russia
ii. United States
iii. Australia
iv. Democratic Republic of Congo
Select the correct code:
(A) a-ii, b-iii, c-iv, d-i
(B) a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
(C) a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
(D) a-iii, b-ii, c-i, d-iv
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q84
Match the following mining regions for which it is famous for:
List-1
a. Carajas
b. Kalgoorlie
c. Salobo
d. Haerwusu
List-2
i. Coal
ii. Copper
iii. Gold
iv. Iron ore
Select the correct code:
(A) a-iii, b-iv, c-i, d-ii
(B) a-i, b-ii, c-iii, d-iv
(C) a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
(D) a-iv, b-iii, c-ii, d-i
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q85
The world’s highest tides occur at which of the following places?
(A) Bay of Biscay
(B) Miami Coasts
(C) Bay of Fundy
(D) Ungawa Bay
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q86
Match the following ocean currents with which they are named:
List-1
a. Canary current
b. Labrador Current
c. Agulhas Current
d. Peruvian Current
List-2
i. A Sea Coast
ii. A Country
iii. A Sea
iv. An Island
Select the correct code:
(A) a-i, b-iii, c-iv, d-ii
(B) a-iii, b-ii, c-iv, d-i
(C) a-iv, b-i, c-iii, d-ii
(D) a-iv, b-iii, c-i, d-ii
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q87
Which of the following rivers does not cross equator, tropic of cancer and tropic of Capricorn twice?
(A) Mahi
(B) Negro
(C) Limpopo
(D) Zaire
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2019 Prelims Question Paper – Q88
Which of the following pair does not match correctly?
(A) Malacca strait — Andaman sea
(B) Yucatan strait – Caribbean sea
(C) Sunda strait – Gulf of Aden
(D) Bass strait – Tasman sea
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Answer: C
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