HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q7
Arrange these events related to the History of Himachal Pradesh in chronological order:
(1) Mass Movement in Nalagarh
(2) Land Movement of Sirmour
(3) Peasant Movement in Theog
(4) Farmer Movement in Chamba
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (2), (1), (4), (3)
(B) (1), (2), (3), (4)
(C) (1), (2), (4), (3)
(D) (2), (1), (3), (4)
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q8
Among the following, which is correct about the Mandi conspiracy?
(1) Mandi conspiracy took place under the leadership of Gadar Party in 1914-15
(2) Some Gadar Party members from USA came to recruit workers from Mandi and Suket States
(3) MiyanJawahar and Queen of MandiKhaigarhi came under their influence
(4) In this venture members of Gadar Party were successful
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1), (2), (3)
(B) (2), (3), (4)
(C) (3), (4), (1)
(D) (4) and (2)
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q9
Towards its journey to become full state what is correct about Himachal Pradesh?
(1) It became Chief Commissioner’s Province in 1948
(2) It became Union Territory in 1956
(3) It got its first Chief Minister in 1967
(4) It became 18th State of the Union in 1971
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1), (2), (3)
(B) (3), (4), (1)
(C) (1), (2), (4)
(D) (3), (2), (4)
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q27
Consider the following statements:
(1) In Himachal Pradesh, Grant from the Centre is the highest percentage of revenue receipts.
(2) In Himachal Pradesh, non-tax revenue is likely to increase to Rs. 3,769 crore in FY 2022-23 (BE).
(3) In Himachal Pradesh, the tax revenue growth rate is estimated at 10.84 per cent in FY 2022-23 (BE).
(4) In Himachal Pradesh, growth of subsidy expenditure is estimated to be 4.44 per cent in FY 2022-23 (BE).
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (2) and (3) only
(B) (1) and (3) only
(C) (1), (3) and (4) only
(D) (1) and (2) only
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q28
Consider the following statements:
(1) Himachal Pradesh was ranked 18th out of 36 States/UTs/Cities in Export Preparedness Index 2021.
(2) Lahaul-Spiti is at the bottom of the rankings in District Good Governance Index 2021.
(3) Banks have sanctioned Rs. 63.46 crore to 476 new enterprises under Stand Up India scheme during this financial year 2022-23.
(4) Banks have funded 44,398 farmers through Kisan Credit Cards during 2022-23.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1) and (3) only
(B) (2) and (3) only
(C) (1) and (2) only
(D) (3) and (4) only
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q29
Consider the following statements:
(1) The sex ratio in the state is 972 females per 1000 males, which is higher than the national average of 940 females per 1000 males.
(2) Services is the primary occupation of people in Himachal Pradesh, with over 90% of the population dependent on it for their livelihood.
(3) Himachal Pradesh has a per capita income of Rs. 3,58,369, which is higher than the national average.
(4) The state has a high Human Development Index (HDI) of 0.707, which is higher than the national average of 0.640.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1) and (4) only
(B) (1) and (3) only
(C) (1) and (2) only
(D) (2) and (4) only
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q30
Consider the following statements:
(1) The rainiest district in Himachal Pradesh is Kangra.
(2) Rainfall in the Alpine region of Himachal Pradesh varies between 300-600 mm.
(3) Winter season in Himachal Pradesh extends from October to March.
(4) Mandi is the hottest place in Himachal Pradesh.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (2) and (4) only
(B) (3) and (4) only
(C) (1) and (2) only
(D) (1) and (3) only
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q47
Match List I with List II:
List-I (Organizations)
(a) Dujam Movement
(b) All India State People Conference
(c) Himalayan RiyasatiPraja Mandal
(d) KuniharPraja Mandal
List-II (Year)
(i) 1939
(ii) 1938
(iii) 1906
(iv) 1927
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (a)-(iv), (b)-(ii), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(B) (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(C) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
(D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(i)
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q48
Match List I with List II:
List-I (District)
(a) Chamba
(b) Kullu
(c) Sirmaur
(d) Kangra
List-II (Reserved Forest Area in sq.kms.)
(i) 1050
(ii) 374
(iii) 164
(iv) 70
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)
(C) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
(D) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q49
Match List I with List II:
List-I (Scheme)
(a) Himachal Pradesh Skill Development Project
(b) Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam
(c) MukhyaMantri YuvaAjivika Yojana
(d) Himachal GrihiniSuvidha Yojana
List-II (Year)
(i) 2018
(ii) 2017
(iii) 2014
(iv) 2019
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (a)-(iii), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
(B) (a)-(ii), (b)-(i), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(C) (a)-(iv), (b)-(i), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iii)
(D) (a)-(i), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(iv)
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q50
Match List I with List II:
List-I (District)
(a) Kinnaur
(b) Chamba
(c) Mandi
(d) Lahaul and Spiti
List-II (Wildlife Sanctuary)
(i) Rupi Bhaba
(ii) Sechu Tuan Nala
(iii) Kibber
(iv) Nargu
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iii), (d)-(iv)
(B) (a)-(iv), (b)-(iii), (c)-(ii), (d)-(i)
(C) (a)-(ii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(i), (d)-(iii)
(D) (a)-(i), (b)-(ii), (c)-(iv), (d)-(iii)
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q67
Who was the first President of Himalayan Hill States Regional Council (formed in 1946)?
(A) Shivanand Ramaul
(B) PanditPadam Dev
(C) Swami Purnanand
(D) Shyam Singh Negi
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q68
Dodra-Kwar revolt took place under the leadership of:
(A) Shobha Ram
(B) Rana Hardev Singh
(C) Ran Bahadur Singh
(D) None of these
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q69
Who became the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for maximum times?
(A) Y.S. Parmar
(B) Virbhadra Singh
(C) Shanta Kumar
(D) Thakur Ramlal
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q87
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: The ancient Kulindas had a Republican form of Government.
Statement II: The Rajas of Chamba belonged to the Chandra (Lunar) line of the Rajputs.
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
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q88
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Chandra Tal lake in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh is about 6000 m above sea level.
Statement II: Suraj Tal lake is the source of Spiti river in Himachal Pradesh.
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
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q89
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Bara Lacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh connects the Manali with Kaza.
Statement II: Sonapani is the longest glacier of the PirPanjal range near Rohtang Pass.
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
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2023 Prelims Question Paper – Q90
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Soldiers of Nasiri Battalion (Gorkha Regiment) situated in Jutogh in Shimla started uprising in 1857.
Statement II: The states of Koti and Balsan of Himachal opposed the British rulers.
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
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
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Answer: C
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