HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q2
Which position India got in EIU’s Democracy Index – 2023?
(A) 51st
(B) 65th
(C) 41st
(D) 49th
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q12
Consider the following statements:
(1) The International Solar Alliance headquarters is located at Gurugram, Haryana.
(2) Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure is located at New Delhi.
(3) The International Solar Alliance was USA idea.
(4) Quad has brought together India and Russia.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1) and (2) only
(B) (2) and (3) only
(C) (3) and (4) only
(D) (1) and (4) only
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q47
Council of Ministers’ size has been restricted to 15 percent of membership of Lok Sabha by which constitutional amendment?
(A) 91st Amendment
(B) 92nd Amendment
(C) 95th Amendment
(D) 103rd Amendment
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q48
Who among the following was not a member of the Advisory Council for Himachal Pradesh which was constituted on Sept. 30, 1948?
(A) Swami Purnanand
(B) Mehta Avtar Chand
(C) Lila Devi
(D) Satya Dev Bushahri
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Answer: D
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q49
Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Finance Minister is final authority to decide whether a bill is a money bill or not.
Statement II: The Indian system of ‘dyarchy’ was introduced by the Government of India Act, 1935 during the British period.
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 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q51
Consider the following statements regarding the Panchayati Raj system in Himachal Pradesh.
Statement I: In 1949, the Punjab Village Panchayat Act of 1939 was enforced and 132 panchayats were established in Himachal.
Statement II: By the end of 1956, there were 466 Gram Panchayats and 26 Tehsil Panchayats in Himachal.
Choose the correct option from the following:
(A) Both statements are correct
(B) Only statement I is correct
(C) Only statement II is correct
(D) Both statements are incorrect
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q52
Which of the following statements are correct in relation to Right to Information Act?
(1) This act came into force on 12 October 2005.
(2) It repealed the Official Secret Act, 1923.
(3) It replaced the Freedom of Information Act, 2002.
(4) It does not protect freedom of expression and speech under Article 19.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (2), (3), (4)
(B) (1), (2), (3)
(C) (3), (4), (1)
(D) (1) and (2)
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Answer: B
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q55
Consider the following statements:
(1) Constitution amendment bill can be introduced in any house of the parliament.
(2) Centre and States have equal power to amend the constitution.
(3) Amendment in the seventh schedule requires the ratification by the legislatures of not less than half of the states.
(4) Basic structure of the constitution can also be amended.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1) and (3) only
(B) (2) and (3) only
(C) (4) and (1) only
(D) (2) and (4) only
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q56
Consider the following statements: Which of the following are included in the original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court?
(1) A dispute between the Govt. of India and one or more states.
(2) A dispute regarding elections to either House of Parliament.
(3) A dispute between the Govt. of India and a Union Territory.
(4) A dispute between two or more states.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1) and (2) only
(B) (2) and (3) only
(C) (1) and (4) only
(D) (3) and (4) only
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q57
Consider the following statements:
(1) There is no mention of no-confidence motion in the Constitution of India.
(2) A motion of no-confidence can be introduced in any house of the Parliament.
(3) A money bill can be tabled in either house of Parliament.
(4) The President cannot return a money bill to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (1) and (2) only
(B) (3) and (4) only
(C) (1) and (4) only
(D) (2) and (3) only
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q58
Match List I with List II:
List I
(a) Habeas Corpus Writ
(b) Mandamus Writ
(c) Certiorari Writ
(d) Quo Warranto Writ
List II
(i) Re-examining Lower Court records by Superior Court
(ii) Exercising Power under which authority
(iii) Restricting officials to act
(iv) To produce in person
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(B) (iii) (i) (ii) (iv)
(C) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
(D) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
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Answer: C
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q59
Match List I with List II:
List I (Commissions)
(a) National Commission for Women
(b) National Human Rights Commission
(c) Kaka Kalelker Commission
(d) National Commission for Protection of Child Rights
List II (Years of Establishment)
(i) 1953
(ii) 1992
(iii) 2005
(iv) 1993
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
(A) (ii) (iv) (i) (iii)
(B) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
(C) (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
(D) (iv) (iii) (i) (ii)
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Answer: A
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HPAS 2024 Prelims Question Paper – Q60
Match the Members of Legislative Assembly of Part ‘C’ state of Himachal Pradesh from Mandi District (1952-56) with respective constituencies:
List I (Name of the Members)
(a) Gauri Prasad
(b) Karam Singh Thakur
(c) Besar Ram
(d) Rattan Singh
List II (Name of the Constituency)
(i) Joginder Nagar
(ii) Karsog
(iii) Rewalsar
(iv) Mahadev
Select the correct choice:
(A) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
(B) (ii) (iii) (i) (iv)
(C) (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
(D) (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
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Answer: A
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