HPAS Prelims 2021
Solved Paper
HPAS Prelims 2021 SOLVED PAPER
1 According to 2019-20 (budget estimates) what percentage of total expenditure is to be spent on salary, pension, interest payments and subsidies in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 39%
B. 49%
C. 59%
D. 69%
Answer: C. 59%
2 Mian Jawahar Singh, Sh. Badri Nath and Sh. Jwala Singh were the leaders of which of the following revolutionary movement of H.P.?
A. Praja Mandal
B. Gadar Party
C. Pajauta Movement
D. Dumh Movement
Answer: C. Pajauta Movement
3 The first one-day international cricket match was played between which the following teams in HPCA Stadium Dharamshala?
A. India and England
B. India and South Africa
C. India and Australia
D. New Zealand and England
Answer: A. India and England
4 “No scenery in my opinion presents such sublime and delightful contrasts.” This quote by G.C. Barnes is for which of the following district?
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Kinnaur
D. Chamba
Answer: A. Kangra
5 Match the following combinations and select the correct answer:
Koti state: Founded by descendants of Guler state.
Balsan state: An offshoot of ancient Sirmaur.
Dhami state: Founded by the descendants of Prithviraj Chauhan.
Darkoti state: Founder ruler was Durga Singh a scion of the house of Jaipur (Marwar).
A. All are true
B. Only 1 is false
C. All are false
D. Only 3 is true
Answer: B. Only 1 is false
6 ‘Mundro’ and ‘Garu’ are known as the children of the hypergamous union of which of the following tribe?
A. Swanglas
B. Gaddis
C. Khampas
D. Gujjars
Answer: A. Swanglas
7 Kunchen form of marriage in Sikkim is exactly similar to which of the following marriage system of H.P.?
A. Damchalshish
B. Darosh (dub-dub)
C. Batta-Satta
D. Chheti
Answer: B. Darosh (dub-dub)
8 The Jad tribe of Himachal Pradesh are followers of which of the following religion?
A. Buddhism
B. Hinduism
C. Islam
D. Christianity
Answer: A. Buddhism
9 Which of the following combinations is correct?
Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi attacked Nagarkot fort in 1009 A.D.
In 1339, the Nagarkot expedition was led personally by Sultan Muhammad Tugluq.
In 1348 A.D., Raja Purab Chand recovered Kangra fort.
After Amir Timur’s return, Hari Chand ascended the throne of Kangra in 1405 A.D.
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer: D. 1 and 4
10 Which of the following statements are correct?
a. Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra died in 1825 A.D.
b. Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra invaded the Bilaspur state in 1796.
c. In 1844, Sikh General Zorawar Singh annexed the territories of Lahaul Spiti to Sikh State.
d. On 24 August, 1809 Maharaja Ranjit Singh took over possession of Kangra fort.
A. b and c
B. a and b
C. a and c
D. b and d
Answer: D. b and d
- Which of the following are not true about folk dances, fairs and festivals of Himachal Pradesh?
a. ‘Kharait’ and ‘Ujagjama’ are famous sword dances.
b. ‘Bhunda’, ‘Shant’ and ‘Bhoj’ are given the importance of ‘Kumbha’ by the hill people.
c. ‘Minjar’ fair starts on the second Sunday of Sawan.
d. ‘Chhamb’ is the sacred masked dance performed only by Lamas.
A. All of the above
B. b and c
C. a and d
D. None of these
Answer: C. a and d - Which of the following statement(s) is/are not true?
a. Parangla pass lies between Kinnaur and Lahaul.
b. Manirang is the highest peak of Chamba.
c. Kalichho is the famous lake of the Chamba district.
d. Chobia pass lies between Ladakh and Lahaul.
A. All of the above
B. None of the above
C. b and c
D. d only
Answer: C. b and c - Select the true statements from the following:
a. Chamba, Kullu and Kinnaur are considered the most susceptible to landslide threats.
b. Una, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Shimla and Solan are considered as low vulnerable to disaster threats.
c. Hum valley of Una district has hardly any natural drinking water source.
d. As per the study of the Central Water Board, Kala Amb valley in Sirmaur district has exploited the least underground water.
A. b and c
B. a, c and d
C. a, b and c
D. d only
Answer: C. a, b and c - Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct?
The per capita income at current prices as per first revised estimates for the year 2019-20 witnessed an increase of 6.2 per cent.
As per the revised estimates, the contraction in the economy for 2020-21 was expected to be around 7.9 per cent as on December 2020.
The Economic growth in the state (H.P.) is still governed by agriculture activities.
The smaller projects in the hydroelectric power sector up to 2MW have been reserved for investors from Himachal Pradesh only.
A. 2 only
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 2
D. 4 only
Answer: C. 1 and 2
- Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about the Social Welfare programs of the Government of Himachal Pradesh?
e-Udyan portal: Where farmers can avail Horticulture farming service benefits while sitting in their home.
Vishesh Mahila Utthan Yojna: Scheme formulated for rehabilitation of physically and sexually abused women through technical and vocational training.
Medha Protsahan Yojna: Rupees one lakh is provided to the meritorious students to provide guidance at coaching centres.
Mukhya Mantri Ek Bigha Scheme: State Government will empower rural women by helping them become self-sufficient and get employment under MGNREGS.
A. 2 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 4 only
D. None of these
Answer: D. None of these
- Which of the following statements are correct?
Himachal Pradesh is the first state to pioneer the Districts Good Governance Index (DGGI) for measuring Governance Performance on seven themes.
The idea of DGGI was obtained from the Public Affairs Centre, Bengaluru when Himachal Pradesh was ranked 1st among 12 small states on the Public Affairs Index.
The government of Himachal Pradesh has decided that DGGI will be the regular exercise of the Department of Economics and Statistics.
Hamirpur district was awarded the first prize on the basis of DGGI-2019.
A. All of the above
B. 3 only
C. 4 only
D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer: D. 1, 2 and 3
- Which of the following statement(s) is/are not correct about the Banking System in Himachal Pradesh?
As per Census 2011, the average population per branch in the state comes to 3129 people.
The Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank Ltd. has 217 branches in Himachal Pradesh.
Kangra district has the highest number of 423 bank branches.
The State Bank of India has been given the responsibility of Lead Bank of two districts — Chamba and Lahaul-Spiti.
A. None of these
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. All of these
D. 2 only
Answer: D. 2 only
- NABARD Consultancy Services (NABCONS) was not involved in which of the following assignments during the financial year 2020–21?
A comprehensive study of Kisan Credit Card scheme and Handloom sector.
Third-party survey of toilets constructed by SJVN.
Third-party inspection of Border Area Development Program.
NABCONS was now Central Technical Support Agency for Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushal Vikas Yojana (DDU-GKY) in the state.
A. None of these
B. 2 and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. All of these
Answer: A. None of these
- Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
As per the 2011 Census, Himachal Pradesh is the only state in the country where 89.96% population lives in rural areas.
Agriculture / Horticulture provide direct employment to about 70% of the total workers of the state.
About 15.72% of the total GSDP comes from agriculture and its allied sectors.
Out of the total geographical area of the state, the area of operational holdings is about 29.44 lakh hectares.
A. 3 and 4
B. 1 and 2
C. 3 only
D. 4 only
Answer: B. 1 and 2
- Select the incorrect sentence(s) from the following: The state government has taken an initiative towards good governance by setting up the CM Dashboard.
Bharat Net is an initiative of the Government of India to provide broadband services to the Municipalities.
HIMSWAN was set up in the state under the State e-Governance Plan (SeGP) in 2010.
The Government of Himachal Pradesh has set up a State Data Centre at Delhi in 2020.
A. 4 only
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 4
D. 1 only
Answer: A. 4 only
- Which of the following is/are correct about the Himachal Pradesh Town & Country Planning Act-1977?
It has been enforced in 55 Planning areas.
The planning area constitutes 1.60% of the total geographical area of the state.
The above act is enforced in 35 special areas of Himachal Pradesh.
2.06% of the total geographical area of the state comes under special areas.
A. None of these
B. 2 and 3
C. 4 only
D. All of these
Answer: D. All of these
- Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer:
Herman Goetz – Kangra Painting
W.G. Archer – Kangra Valley Paintings
M.S. Randhawa – The Early Wooden Temples of Chamba
Joseph Charles French – Himalayan Art
A. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
B. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
C. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
D. A-2, B-4, C-3, D-1
Answer: A. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
- Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer:
Bandli sanctuary – Mandi
Daranghati sanctuary – Upper catchment areas of Tirthan, Sainj, and Jiva rivers
Gamgul Siahbehi sanctuary – Chamba
Lippa-Asrang sanctuary – Kinnaur
A. A-5, B-2, C-1, D-4
B. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-5
C. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-5
D. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-5
Answer: D. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-5
- Match List-I with List-II and choose the correct answer:
Zungtee – Satluj
A scene of savage grandeur – The historical village
Mone – A fine awarded by Biradri Panchayat
Chhepta – Birth Customs
A. A-5, B-2, C-1, D-4
B. A-4, B-3, C-5, D-2
C. A-3, B-5, C-2, D-1
D. A-5, B-1, C-2, D-3
Answer: A. A-5, B-2, C-1, D-4
Read the passage carefully and attempt Questions 25–29:
Desertification is a term used to explain a process of decline in the biological productivity of an ecosystem, leading to total loss of productivity. While this phenomenon is often linked to the arid, semi-arid, and sub-humid ecosystems, even in the humid tropics, the impact could be most dramatic. The impoverishment of human-impacted terrestrial ecosystems may exhibit itself in a variety of ways; accelerated erosion as in the mountain regions of the country, salinization of land as in the semi-arid and arid ‘green revolution’ areas of the country, e.g., Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh, and site quality decline – a common phenomenon due to general decline in tree cover and monotonous monoculture of rice/wheat across the Indian plains. A major consequence of deforestation is that it relates to adverse alterations in hydrology and related soil nutrient losses. The consequence of deforestation invariably arises out of site degradation through erosive losses. Tropical Asia, Africa and South America have the highest levels of erosion. The ultimate consequences of site desertification are soil degradation, alteration in available water and its quality, and the consequent decline in food, fodder, and fuel-wood yields — essentials for the economic well-being of rural communities.
- Desertification leads to a decline in:
A. Industrial productivity
B. Agricultural productivity
C. Biological productivity
D. Human productivity
Answer: C. Biological productivity - Where is the level of erosion highest?
A. Monsoon Asia climate
B. Tropical Asia climate
C. Tropical Savannah climate
D. Tropical Steppe climate
Answer: B. Tropical Asia climate - Deforestation adversely affects the:
A. Geomorphology
B. Pedology
C. Cryology
D. Hydrology
Answer: D. Hydrology - Desertification often occurs in:
A. Polar areas
B. Hot desert areas
C. Cold weather season
D. Arunachal Pradesh
Answer: B. Hot desert areas - Accelerated erosion chiefly occurs in:
A. Mountains
B. Plains
C. Valley
D. Plateau
Answer: A. Mountains - Who was the author of the book ‘Gulamgiri’?
A. Swami Dayanand
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C. Mahatma Jyotiba Pule
D. Swami Ramkrishan Paramhans
Answer: C. Mahatma Jyotiba Pule
- In which year was ‘The Indian Universities Act’ passed?
A. 1901
B. 1904
C. 1905
D. 1909
Answer: B. 1904 - During which Governor General’s tenure did the British conquer ‘Sindh’?
A. Lord Auckland
B. Lord Ellenborough
C. Lord Hasting
D. Lord Dalhousie
Answer: B. Lord Ellenborough - Shifting cultivation in Jharkhand State is known as:
A. Koman
B. Khil
C. Kuruwa
D. Kumari
Answer: C. Kuruwa - Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A. Kosi – Consequent river
B. Narmada – Rift valley river
C. Sutlej – Antecedent river
D. Ghaggar – Endoreic river
Answer: A. Kosi – Consequent river - Which of the following glaciers is located in the Karakoram ranges of the Himalayan region?
A. Shafat
B. Milam
C. Zemu
D. Biafo
Answer: D. Biafo - Kirghiz refers to:
A. Desert
B. Lake
C. Cattle herders
D. Mountain
Answer: C. Cattle herders - The Alps mountain chain is related to which continent?
A. Europe
B. Asia
C. Australia
D. Antarctic
Answer: A. Europe - The water holding capacity is highest in:
A. Sandy soil
B. Clayey soil
C. Loamy soil
D. Mixture of sand and loam
Answer: B. Clayey soil - Which leader was not a member of the Constitutional Draft Committee?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
C. B.L. Mitter
D. Mohammad Saadulla
Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru - Which of the following officers can be removed from office by the Governor?
A. Advocate General of State
B. State Election Commissioner
C. Member, State Public Service Commission
D. Member, State Human Rights Commission
Answer: A. Advocate General of State
41• By which time Governor has to return an ordinary bill to the concerned State Legislative Assembly for reconsideration?
A. One month
B. Two months
C. Six months
D. No time limit
Answer: D. No time limit
42• The Sustainable Development Goal “Good Health and Well-being” has shown improvement in India due to:
A. Clean Water & Sanitation
B. Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio
C. Better Access to Housing
D. Widespread Waste Collection and Procession
Answer: B. Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio
43• ‘National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture’ has been launched to:
A. Enhance agricultural productivity by integrated farming
B. Promote organic farming
C. Increase irrigation coverage
D. Provide insurance cover to farmers
Answer: A. Enhance agricultural productivity by integrated farming
44• The government has released a new four-colour classification scheme for industries based on their pollution potential. Which is not correct in this regard?
A. Moderately polluting – orange category
B. Not polluting – white category
C. Most polluting – red category
D. None of these
Answer: D. None of these
45• What is the minimum calorie requirement in rural areas for measuring poverty?
A. 2100 calories per person per day
B. 2200 calories per person per day
C. 2400 calories per person per day
D. 3100 calories per person per day
Answer: C. 2400 calories per person per day
46• The phenomenon of ‘demographic dividend’ of a country is related to:
A. A sharp decline in the total population
B. A decline in the infant mortality rate
C. An increase in the sex ratio
D. An increase in the population in the working-age group
Answer: D. An increase in the population in the working-age group
47• SANKALP is launched to provide:
A. Better healthcare for rural poor
B. Better healthcare for urban poor
C. Quality education
D. Market relevant training to youth
Answer: D. Market relevant training to youth
48• According to FRBM Act, India’s fiscal deficit should not exceed:
A. 2 percent of GDP
B. 3 percent of GDP
C. 4 percent of GDP
D. 3.5 percent of GDP
Answer: B. 3 percent of GDP
49• Which of the following statement is not correct?
A. Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce lime
B. Slaked lime slowly creates a layer of calcium nitrate on the walls during whitewashing
C. Silver chloride is sensitive to sunlight
D. Decomposition reactions require energy for breaking down of reactants
Answer: B. Slaked lime slowly creates a layer of calcium nitrate on the walls during whitewashing
50• Which of the following statement is correct?
A. A very small opaque object does not change the straight path of light
B. Convex mirrors are generally used in torches
C. The mass density of kerosene is less than that of water
D. The ability of a medium to reflect light is expressed as optical density
Answer: C. The mass density of kerosene is less than that of water
- Which of the following statement is not correct?
A. During dental caries, bacteria act on saliva to produce acids
B. Blood pressure much greater in arteries than in veins
C. Normal systolic pressure is about 120mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm of Hg
D. Dental plaque is caused by demineralization of enamel
Answer: A. During dental caries, bacteria act on saliva to produce acids
(Correct statement: Bacteria act on sugars in food, not saliva.) - Which of the following statement is correct?
A. Cell vacuoles do not store waste materials
B. Water transport in plants occurs across xylem
C. Breakdown of pyruvate in yeast in the absence of oxygen yields ethanol
D. Energy released from the rupture of the terminal phosphate group of ATP is equivalent to 35.5 kJ/mol
Answer: C. Breakdown of pyruvate in yeast in the absence of oxygen yields ethanol - What was the name of the chariot of Lord Jagannath during the recent Rath Yatra?
A. Taladhwaja
B. Debadalana
C. Gundicha
D. Nandighosha
Answer: D. Nandighosha - E-Medha portal is related to what?
A. Related to Ayurveda terminologies to record clinical study
B. Deals with R&D in Ayurveda
C. Online public access catalogue for Indian medical heritage books
D. Provides digitized information on rare manuscripts
Answer: C. Online public access catalogue for Indian medical heritage books - What is true about the Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card scheme?
A. The cardholder gets a multipurpose lifetime visa to visit India
B. He/She can purchase agricultural land in India
C. He/She gets voting rights
D. If registered for five years, he/she will automatically get Indian citizenship
Answer: A. The cardholder gets a multipurpose lifetime visa to visit India
56. Which foreign country’s contingent took part in Republic Day Parade 2021?
A. Bangladesh
B. Sri Lanka
C. Afghanistan
D. Myanmar
Answer: A. Bangladesh
57. Which is the latest country with whom India has established 2+2 dialogue recently?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. Russia
D. Australia
Answer: C. Russia
- Who is appointed as the new Prime Minister of Italy in February 2021?
A. Mario Draghi
B. Giancarlo Giorgetti
C. Andrea Orlando
D. Luigi Di Maio
Answer: A. Mario Draghi - Which of the countries became members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in 2017?
A. India
B. Afghanistan
C. Turkey
D. Pakistan
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1 and 4
Answer: D. 1 and 4
60. Arrange the following Gandhi Peace Prize award winner personalities/institutions in chronological order on the basis of the year awards were conferred on them:
Yohei Sasakawa
Sheikh Mujibur Rehman
Ekal Abhiyan Trust
Qaboos bin Said Al Said
A. 1, 2, 4, 3
B. 3, 1, 4, 2
C. 4, 2, 1, 3
D. 2, 3, 4, 1
Answer: B. 3, 1, 4, 2
निर्देश (प्रश्न 61 से 70 तक):
प्रत्येक प्रश्न में दो कथन दिए गए हैं। दिए गए विकल्पों में से सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें:
A. दोनों कथन सही हैं
B. दोनों कथन गलत हैं
C. कथन 1 सही है, कथन 2 गलत है
D. कथन 1 गलत है, कथन 2 सही है
61.
Statement 1: There was a provision in the Charter Act of 1833 to abolish slavery.
Statement 2: In 1855, the British merged the Riyasat of Awadh with their kingdom, accusing them of misrule.
Answer: C. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
62.
Statement 1: Young Bengal Movement was started by Sisir Kumar Ghosh.
Statement 2: Prarthna Samaj was established in Bombay in 1865.
Answer: B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect
(Young Bengal Movement was started by Henry Louis Vivian Derozio; Prarthna Samaj was established in 1867)
63.
Statement 1: Container Corporation of India Limited is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Defence.
Statement 2: Dedicated Goods Transport Corridor Corporation Limited is under the administrative control of the Ministry of Railways.
Answer: D. Statement 1 is incorrect and Statement 2 is correct
64.
Statement 1: Quepem and Canacona are the chief bauxite deposits areas in Goa.
Statement 2: Most of the bauxite deposits in India are associated with laterites and occur generally as sheets.
Answer: A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
65.
Statement 1: Mahatma Gandhi gave the slogan of ‘Do or Die’ during Quit India Movement.
Statement 2: Subhash Chandra Bose established Forward Bloc Party in 1939.
Answer: A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
निर्देश (प्रश्न 66 से 70 तक):
प्रत्येक प्रश्न में दो कथन दिए गए हैं। दिए गए विकल्पों में से सबसे उपयुक्त विकल्प का चयन करें:
A. दोनों कथन सही हैं
B. दोनों कथन गलत हैं
C. कथन 1 सही है, कथन 2 गलत है
D. कथन 1 गलत है, कथन 2 सही है
66.
Statement 1: In 1942, S.N. Tagore established Indian Revolutionary Communist Party.
Statement 2: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar moved ‘Objective Resolution’ in Constituent Assembly on 13th December 1946.
Answer: C. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
67.
Statement 1: Revenue Deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.
Statement 2: Effective Revenue Deficit is the difference between Revenue Deficit and Grants for the creation of Capital Assets.
Answer: A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
68.
Statement 1: The amount of usable energy remains constant as it is passed from one trophic level to another.
Statement 2: The energy within an ecosystem is constant and never changes.
Answer: B. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect
69.
Statement 1: Ruhar Valley of Germany is the world’s greatest mining and industrial region.
Statement 2: Bostan is an important shipbuilding centre in the USA.
Answer: A. Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
70.
Statement 1: Malacca Strait is a shipping channel between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
Statement 2: Irrawaddy River system is related to Indonesia.
Answer: C. Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect
- Arrange the following events in chronological order:
Death of C.R. Das (1925)
Simon Commission appointed (1927)
Death of revolutionary Jatin Das (1929)
Nehru Report (1928)
Answer: B. 1, 2, 4, 3
- Arrange these later Mughal Badshahs chronologically (based on reign):
Jahandar Shah (1712–1713)
Farrukhsiyar (1713–1719)
Alamgir II (1754–1759)
Ahmed Shah (1748–1754)
Answer: C. 1, 2, 4, 3
- Arrange the following rivers from East to West direction:
2. Teesta river (Originates in Sikkim, Eastmost)
Kosi river (East Bihar)
Sharda river (Uttarakhand–Nepal border)
Gandak river (West of Kosi, East of Sharda)
Answer: C. 2, 1, 4, 3
- Arrange the following countries from North to South:
Norway (Farthest North)
Denmark
Austria
Spain (Southernmost among these)
Answer: B. 1, 2, 3, 4
- Arrange the following from South to North:
Arctic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Hudson Bay
Baffin Bay
Choose the right answer:
1, 2, 3, 4
2, 4, 1, 3
1, 3, 2, 4
2, 3, 4, 1 ✅
- Put these agrarian movements in chronological order with the date of their start
Bardoli Peasants Movement (1928)
Khera Peasants Movement (1918)
Champaran Satyagraha (1917)
Mopla Peasants Movement (1921)
Answer: B. 3, 2, 4, 1
- Arrange the following steps in relation to self-help groups in the correct sequence
Lending, repayment and maintaining accounts and records
Arranging regular meetings with groups
Identifying the area and forming a group of women with common interests
Deciding on the amount for contribution and pooling the money
Answer: C. 3, 2, 4, 1
- Arrange the following four Indo-US defence agreements in chronological order
Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) – 2016
Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) – 2020
General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) – 2002
Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) – 2018
Answer: C. 3, 1, 4, 2
79.
In 1865, High Courts were established at Calcutta, Madras and Bombay (Incorrect – it was in 1862)
In 1791, Jonathan Duncan started a Sanskrit College at Varanasi (Correct)
The first Telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra was opened in 1854 (Correct)
The Pitt’s India Act was passed in 1785 (Incorrect – it was passed in 1784)
Answer: D. 2 and 3
80.
Haider Ali established a modern arsenal in Dindigul in 1757 (Correct)
Haider Ali died in 1782 (Incorrect – not 1783)
Tipu Sultan planted a ‘Tree of Liberty’ at Srirangapatnam (Correct)
Tipu Sultan was a member of a ‘Jacobin Club’ (Correct)
Answer: A. 3 and 4
81
Jute is used for making decorative items – Correct
2 Sugarcane is a cereal crop – Incorrect
3 Cotton requires a clear sky during the flowering stage – Correct
4 Sugarcane is a crop of temperate areas – Incorrect
Answer: 1 and 3
82
Dholavira – In India (Gujarat)
2 Rakhigarhi – In India (Haryana)
3 Mohenjo-Daro – In Pakistan
4 Ganweriwala – In Pakistan
Answer: 1 and 2
83
Bedouins – Nomads of Middle East, not Central Asia – Incorrect
Croats – Inhabitants of Croatia – Correct
Eskimos – Live in Arctic regions, not the Philippines – Incorrect
4 People of New Zealand – Known as Kiwis – Correct
Answer: 2 and 4
84
Miami Beach – Known for international beauty contests – Correct
Glasgow – Known for shipbuilding, not diamond mining – Incorrect
Honolulu – Known for tourism, not textile – Incorrect
4 Istanbul – Formerly known as Constantinople – Correct
Answer: 1 and 4
85
Part IX – Created by 73rd Constitutional Amendment – Correct
Part IXA – Created by 74th Constitutional Amendment – Correct
Part X – Already existed, not created by 73rd – Incorrect
4 Part XA – No such part in Constitution – Incorrect
Answer: 1 and 2
86.
Which of the following statements are correct?
Justice Deepak Misra has been instrumental in the creation of Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
Justice Ranjan Gogoi joined Rajya Sabha after retirement from Supreme Court.
Justice P.N. Bhagwati introduced PIL.
Justice V.K. Krishna Iyer resigned before time.
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 and 3
B. 3 and 4
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 4
Answer: C. 2 and 3
87.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding ‘Ease of Living Index’?
It is released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
This index was firstly released in August 2019.
Citizen Participation survey is an important part of the Index assessment.
It captures the quality of life based on data collected on 6 parameters.
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. 2 and 4
Answer: C. 1 and 3
88.
Which of the following statements are correct about ‘Jaivik Kheti Portal’?
It is an initiative of the Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture along with the Ministry of Science Technology and Climate Change.
This portal is not an E-commerce platform.
This portal does not promote organic farming.
This portal provides price discovery mechanisms to help farmers.
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2
B. 1 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer: C. 2 and 4
89.
Which of the following statements are correct about blood plasma?
Blood plasma contains significant amounts of antibodies to fight coronavirus.
Blood plasma is pale yellow in colour.
Blood plasma contains haemoglobin.
Any person can donate blood plasma to any other person affected by coronavirus.
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 and 3
B. 3 and 4
C. 1 and 3
D. 1 and 2
Answer: D. 1 and 2
90.
Which of the following constitutional provisions is/are correctly matched?
Part IX – Created after the passing of 73rd Constitutional Amendment
Part IXA – Created with the passing of 74th Constitutional Amendment
Part X – Created with the approval of 73rd Constitutional Amendment
Part XA – Created with the approval of 74th Constitutional Amendment
Choose the correct answer:
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. 1 and 4
Answer: A. 1 and 2
91.
Match List-I (Type of climate) with List-II (Region):
List-I
A. Tropical savannah
B. Hot desert
C. Polar type
D. Monsoon with dry summer
List-II
Coromandel coast of Tamil Nadu
Most of the peninsular plateaus
Western Rajasthan
Jammu and Kashmir
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
B. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
C. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
D. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
Answer: B. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-192.
Match List-I (Amendments) with List-II (Issues):
List-I
A. First Amendment
B. Forty-fourth Amendment
C. Eighty-sixth Amendment
D. One Hundred and Third Amendment
List-II
Right to Education
Reservation for EWS
Right to Property
Ninth Schedule
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
B. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
C. A-3, B-1, C-2, D-4
D. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
Answer: B. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
93.
Match List-I (Articles) with List-II (Areas of Reservation):
List-I
A. Article 15(4) and 16(4)
B. Article 15(6) and 16(6)
C. Article 243 D
D. Article 330
List-II
Lok Sabha Seats
Panchayati Raj Institutions
Other Backward Classes (OBCs)
Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-1, B-3, C-2, D-4
B. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
D. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Answer: C. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
94.
Match List-I (Category) with List-II (Growth rate in 2018-19):
List-I
A. Net Tax Revenue
B. Non-Tax Revenue
C. Gross Tax Revenue
D. Non-debt Capital Receipts
List-II
6%
22.3%
8.4%
-2.5%
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
B. A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2
C. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
Answer: C. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
95.
Match List-I (Substance) with List-II (Use/Source):
List-I
A. Litmus
B. Nitrogen
C. Calcium Hydroxyapatite
D. Hydrogen Peroxide
List-II
Tooth enamel
Anti-microbial agent
Chips sealed in packet
Lichen
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
B. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
C. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
D. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
Answer: A. A-4, B-3, C-1, D-2
96.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
A. S.I. unit of power of a lens
B. S.I. unit of electric potential difference
C. Potential difference between two points
D. S.I. unit of electric charge
List-II
V
Coulomb
Diopter
W/Q
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
B. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
C. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
D. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
Answer: D. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
97.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
A. Peristaltic movement
B. Gastric glands
C. Amylase
D. Bile juice
List-II
Saliva
Alimentary canal
Inner lining of stomach
Liver
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
B. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
C. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
Answer: D. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
98.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I
A. Gregor Mendel
B. Harold C. Urey
C. Charles Darwin
D. Dmitri-I-Mendeleev
List-II
Role of earthworms in soil fertility
University of Vienna
Origin of organic molecules on earth
Periodic table
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1
B. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
C. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
D. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
Answer: B. A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
99.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Trophy / Cup)
A. B.C. Roy Trophy
B. Ezra Cup
C. Murugappa Gold Cup
D. Nehru Trophy
List-II (Sports)
Polo
Boat Race
Football
Hockey
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
B. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
C. A-4, B-2, C-1, D-3
D. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
Answer: A. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
100.
Match List-I with List-II:
List-I (Person)
A. Jennifer Doudna
B. Robert B. Wilson
C. Andrea M. Ghez
D. Louise Glück
List-II (Area)
Economics
Physics
Literature
Chemistry
Choose the correct answer:
A. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
B. A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1
C. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
D. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
Answer: C. A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3