Series: II
Edition: II
Publisher: Shuny afoundation textbooks
Year: 2018
Language: English
Pages: 770
HPPSC HPAS General Studies Solved Papers
2018 HPAS Solved Paper
Q1. Oil refinery at Bhatinda is being established by:
Q2. Tata Iron and Steel Company at Jamshedpur was established in:
Q3. The term Operation Flood is associated with :
Q4. B.R. Ambedkar was born at :
Q5. Montague-Chelmsford Reforms were introduced in India in the year :
Q6. The first industrial policy was announced in:
Q7. Shingo-La is the name of which pass?
Q8. ‘Madho Rai ki Jaleb’ is the main attraction of which popular Himachali fair?
Q9. What is the architectural style of the temple built on the edge of the Prashar Lake?
Q10. In which district Central Government approved Rs. 80 lakh in 2011 for setting up of Snow Leopard centre?
Q11. Who is the author of the book ‘Polyandry in the Himalayas’?
Q12. The term 'Outwash plain' is associated with :
Q13. The concept of Normal Cycle of Erosion was given by :
Q14. The term 'Ria' stands for :
Q15. Who became first female President of Singapore?
Q16. Why Jagmeet Singh is in news?
Q17. Who is appointed as New Chairman of ISRO?
Q18. Renewable source of energy is :
Q19. Photosynthesis occurs in :
Q20. In which part of our body RBC formed?
Q21. In which year 'Project Crocodile' was launched in India?
Q22. 'Rataundhi' is due to deficiency of which Vitamin?
Q23. 'Dohru' is a traditional woollen dress worn by the women of which district?
Q24. The town of Rishra is known for the industry of:
Q25. Koraput has rich deposits of :
Q26. Who won the Women’s Single Wimbledon tournament in 2017?
Q27. Name the sportsperson who has been honoured with 'Bharat Ratna'?
Q28. 'Appiko Movement' was leaded by :
Q29. Which of the following is a non-renewable energy source?
Q30. Which famous football tournament was started in 1888 from Annadale?
Q31. Which was the old capital of Kullu Rajas from where the twelve generations of Kullu Rajas ruled?
Q32. The liquid used in a clinical thermometer is:
Q33. Who was awarded Best Actress award in the 64^th National Film awards function?
Q34. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Q35. How many sustainable developments are there in the U.N. Agenda 2030?
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Q36. Which one of the following is the largest industry in India?
Q37. Which one of the following states have the highest percentage of irrigated area?
Q38. The term 'deflation' is associated with :
Q39. Which one of the following has the largest number of active volcanoes?
Q40. Which one of the following planets has the shortest day?
Q41. Which of the following valleys lies between the Dhauladhar and Pir Panjal?
Q42. Which of the following Himalayan zones occupies the maximum percentage of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh?
Q43. Where does river Yamuna, after flowing through Uttrakhand, enter in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh?
Q44. The movement started under the aegis of ‘Kisan Sabha’ in which Shri Lakshmi Singh and Vaid Surat Singh played a pivotal role was:
Q45. ‘Democratisation of the Administration’ was the main aim of:
Q46. When Himachal Pradesh got right to participate in the election for the first time under the new constitution?
Q47. Which of the following Monasteries was built by a Western Tibet ruler ‘Ye-Sashoad’ around the year 996 A.D.?
Q48. In 1804 A.D. Rulers of Bilaspur, Mandi, Chamba and other small rulers of Kangra area invited whom to invade Kangra?
Q49. In 1848, who suppressed the rebellion of Wazir of Nurpur and then Pramod Chand and Rajas of Jaswan and Datarpur?
Q50. What is the approximate capacity of ‘Shontong Karcham’ Hydro Electric Power Project?
Q51. 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:
Q52. The Mushroom Development Project in Palampur was launched in 1985 with the introduction of the technology of which country?
Q53. What was the approximate decadal population growth rate of Himachal Pradesh in census 2011?
Q54. What is India’s estimated GDP growth rate for 2018-19 in the Economic Survey?
Q55. What was the Index of Industrial Production in December 2017?
Q56. With what is 'Operation Green' related?
Q57. Who is the first woman advocate whose name has been recommended by the collegium to become the Judge of Supreme Court of India?
Q58. What is the bank account available to Dalits and Women under 'Stand-up India?
Q59. Immunization of all children by 2020 is related to:
Q60. According to the Global Nutrition Report 2017, how many females suffered from anaemia in India?
Q61. What is the estimated social sector expenditure in budget 2018-19?
Q62. How many poor families will be provided with how much medical insurance per family in 2018-19 under the Ayushmaan Bharat Yojana?
Q63. How many hours per year are the people expected to contribute for cleanliness under the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan?
Q64. Match the items given in column I and II:
Q65. In context of environment, the term “dirty dozen” refers to:
Q66. Vast majority of biodiversity occur in :
Q67. Freshwater present on earth is :
Q68. Which industry labours are most prone to Cytosilicosis disease?
Q69. Which of the following is not a fundamental unit?
Q70. The image formed by a convex mirror is :
Q71. The global warming has resulted in:
Q72. Core of a transformer is made of:
Q73. Which of the following is in the deficiency in a body during 'Dengue' fever?
Q74. Who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2017?
Q75. Why Hambantota Port has been in news in 2017?
Q76. Who said that, “The Constituent Assembly was a one party body in The Assembly was the Congress and the Congress was India”?
Q77. Adi Ambedkar Samaj movement is related to which state?
Q78. When did Communist Party of India (Marxist) emerge a separate political party?
Q79. Who described the critical and creative role of politics in India as 'the Indian model of development'?
Q80. The National Forest Policy was launched in :
Q81. The rate of decrease of temperature in the troposphere is :
Q82. In which case did The Supreme Court give the doctrine of ‘Basic Structure’ of the constitution?
Q83. Which states/union territories are involved in the Cauvery river dispute?
Q84. Supreme Court’s judgment in Indira Sawhney Vs. Union of India case deals with:
Q85. Which of the following is not associated with electoral reforms in India?
Q86. Who described Indian Capitalism as 'Dharmshala Capitalism'?
Q87. Who said, "Indian federalism is a new kind of federation to meet India’s peculiar need’s"?
Q88. Which of the following leaders had worked for tribal upliftment?
Q89. Which of the following leaders was never associated with the Indian National Congress?
Q90. Find the correct poverty estimates for the given states in 2011-12, as per the Planning Commission?
Q91. Which one of the following is not correctly matched?
Q92. Which one of the following igneous rocks has the highest density?
Q93. Which of the following Bills was drafted by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar as the first Law Minister of India?
Q94. Which of the following was not a socialist leader?
Q95. Match List-I and List-II and identify the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q96. Regarding the Interim Government of 1946 which of the following is not correct?
Q97. Which of the following are statutory bodies?
Q98. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q99. 1. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below :
Q100. 18. Match the items given in column I and II :
2017 HPAS Solved Paper
Q1. One of the better achievements of Kanha National Park is :
Q2. In India, life expectancy is:
Q3. United Nations has declared 2017 as the International Year of :
Q4. AMRUT was launched on :
Q5. Which of the following instruments is used for measuring the depth of the ocean?
Q6. Where from is litmus dye extracted?
Q7. Which of the following are the primary colors?
Q8. Nail polish remover contains:
Q9. Which of the following is the most promising biodiesel crop?
Q10. Light year is a unit of :
Q11. The most abundant rare gas in the atmosphere:
Q12. From which place does the Spiti River originate?
Spiti River
Q13. Nana Saheb, who fought against the English during the Indian Mutiny of 1857, was:
Q14. Who presided over the first session of Indian National Congress in Bombay?
Q15. Which Socio-Religious Movement of 19th-20th century adopted the practices of occult mysticism?
Q16. Where the first session of Muslim League was held?
Q17. Of the following, who shot dead Curzon Wyllie in London?
Q18. Where was founded the Communist Party of India in 1920?
Q19. Which event earned for Vallabhbhai Patel the title of "Sardar"?
Q20. In which ocean ‘Mindanao Trench’ exists?
Q21. Who is the author of the book "The Unstable Earth"?
Q22. In order to prevent oxidation of potato chips during storage in sealed bags, chip manufacturers seal the packet in the presence of :
Nitrogen in Food Preservation
Q23. Which of the following has a pH of above 10?
Milk of Magnesia
pH Values
Q24. Which of the following processes does not take place during photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis
Q25. If someone is suffering form the problem of acidity after overeating, what is the remedy?
Baking Soda
Q26. Which one of the following is a correct sequencing of the features of the Preamble of India Constitution?
Q27. Which schedule of the Constitution of India contains provisions for the disqualification of a legislator on grounds of defection?
Q28. Who presides over the joint sitting of the Parliament?
Q29. Under which provision can the Speaker allow any member of the House to speak in his/her mother language?
Q30. Power of Judicial Review, provided in the constitution, is exercised on the basis of which principle?
Q31. Which one of the following policies of Government of India is related to the availability of cooking gas to the BPL Households?
Ujjawala Yojana
Q32. HDI is measured with reference to:
The Human Development Index (HDI)
Q33. Which one of the following cities is called 'Silicon Valley of India'?
Q34. Which country owns the Margarita Island which was the venue of 17th NAM Summit?
Q35. Tehmina Janjua is the first woman in Pakistan’s history to hold the office of :
Q36. Who among the following is the Chancellor of Nalanda University (2017)?
Q37. To which country does the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, belong?
Q38. In which field was Juan Manuel Santos awarded the 2016 Nobel Prize?
Q39. Donald Trump is:
Q40. Teacher’s Day is celebrated on:
Q41. Which Raja of Chamba transferred the capital of his state from Bharmaur to Chamba?
Q42. During the reign of which raja of Nurpur princely state the forts of Maukot, Nurpur and Taragarh were captured by the Mughals?
Q43. Which raja of Bushahr princely state was conferred the title of Chhatarpati by the Mughal emperor Aurangzed?
Q44. By what name did the Greek scholars call the Satluj River?
Q45. What is the approximate capacity of Sawra-Kuddu Hydro-Electric Power Project?
Q46. At which place in Shimla District of H.P. is Government Sheep Breeding Farm?
Q47. At which place in Bilaspur District of H.P. a woman Industrial Training Institute (I.T.I) has been made functional during 2015-16?
Bharari Women ITI
Q48. The global agreement that deals with the control of transboundary movements of hazardous wastes and their disposal is called:
Q49. The biological oxygen demand of water is reduced mainly by:
Q50. The use of carbon tax has been very successful to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases in :
Q51. Dead zones in the world’s oceans and large lakes are characterized by:
Q52. Who among the following were conferred Padma Vibhushan Awards in 2017?
2017 Padma Vibhushan Awards
Q53. Which of the following represents the major loss to the human kind due to environmental degradation?
Q54. India ratified the Stockholm Convention for protecting human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants in :
Q55. The number of wetlands in India listed under Ramsar Convention is :
Q56. In the Budget for 2017-18, the funds allocated for MGNREGA is:
Q57. What was the unemployment rate during 2015-16 based on Usual Principal Status in India?
Q58. Who conducts the periodical sample survey for estimating the poverty line in India?
Q59. For the Budget proposals 2017-18; which of the following is not correct?
Q60. Stalactites and Stalagmites are:
Q61. Coral reefs are found between:
Q62. Savanna region of Brazil is locally called as:
Q63. In "Concentric Zone Model" of Burgess, the fifth ring is occupied by:
Q64. Brahmaputra, after joining Tista river; is known as:
Q65. Match is following and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q66. Which of the following States of India has the highest poverty ratio?
Q67. The growth rate of Himachal Pradesh during 12th Plan (2012-17) has been estimated at:
Q68. As per Census 2011, literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh for male and female respectively is:
Q69. Match the following:
Q70. Supreme Court’s judgement in Indira Sawhney Vs. Union of India is related to which issue?
Q71. Provision for Grant-in-Aid under Article 243 H for the Panchayats has been made out of which source?
Q72. Which of the following statements is correct in reference to the Finance Commission of India?
Q73. Which one of the following is the correct statement with regard to the Emergency Provisions of Indian Constitution?
Q74. Match List1 (Mines) and List2 (Minerals) using the codes given below:
Q75. Who of the following, was not the Moderate leader of Indian National Congress?
Q76. When was the Montague Declaration made about the introduction of responsible government in stages for India?
Q77. Green Revolution made the country self-sufficient in food production but had some fallouts. Consider the following statements:
Q78. Kol tribe is found in :
Q79. Which of the following rivers have been termed as "living entities" by the High Court?
Q80. The NOTA option was first used in the elections in :
Q81. According to the UN Human Development Report (2016), the world’s top three countries in terms of human development are?
Q82. Who among the following has been appointed Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (2017)?
Q83. The district to which two Chief Ministers of Northern States (2017) belong, falls in the state of :
Q84. The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to the sitting High Court Judge of:
Q85. The Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister(s) of the following states were not members of the State Legislative Assembly at the time of their appointments (2017):
Q86. Which month of 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of Gandhi’s arrival in Champaran?
Q87. Who among the following were awarded Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratan Award for 2015-16?
Q88. Who among the following was conferred Jnanpith Award in 2016?
Q89. According to legend which God (Devta) killed Banasur who was the ruler of Sarahan area of upper Shimla?
Q90. Who was the first European to draw attention to the history of royal families of Jalandhar and Trigarta?
Q91. Around which year did the Gurkhas capture the Sirmaur princely state?
Q92. Which Himachali revolutionary edited Sudarshan Chakra magazine from Lahore during the pre-independence period?
Q93. What is the number of women members in the present H.P. Vidhan Sabha?
Q94. How much subsidy is given in H.P. to the women of eligible category for providing Gas connection under Mata Shabri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana?
Q95. What is the architectural style of Hateshwari Temple at Hatkoti (in Jubbal Tehsil of Shimla District)?
Q96. Which of the following subject matter is not found in the Kangra Kalam style Kangra paintings of eighteenth century?
Q97. In which two Districts of H.P. will the H.P. Forest Ecosystem Climate Proofing Project be implemented?
Q98. According to 2010-11 Agricultural census what is the percentage of small land holding in H.P.?
Q99. Which cement company has been given a prospecting license to carry out a detailed study for proving the quantity of lime-stone deposits in Sugrathi-Thangar-Kura Khera-paulikhera-Kandal–dedera of Tehsil Chopal in Shimla District, H.P.?
Q100. Who is the author of book Kullu and Lahaul?
2015 HPAS Solved Paper
Q1. Which of the following is not a freshwater ecosystem?
Q2. Which of these is not an ecosystem service?
Q3. Desert ecosystem are characterized by annual rainfall of less than
Q4. Which of these is not a factor threatening extinction of several species in India?
Q5. Which of these places is reputed to be world’s most biologically diverse?
Q6. India is to home to how many (approximately) mammalian species?
Q7. According to Paris agreement on climate change, the rise in average temperature of earth’s surface above pre-industrial levels should be limited to:
Q8. In which of the following states, ‘Hornbill’ festival has been observed to uphold Unity in Diversity?
Q9. Which of the following is not correct about the Harappa’s contacts with its contemporary civilizations?
Q10. Who built the Sudarshana lake in the Saurashtra region?
Q11. Which of the following Bhakati poets of Maharashtra conveyed his teachings through the numerous Abhangas?
Q12. Dara Shikoh was the disciple of which sufi saint?
Q13. Who established the East India association in 1866 in London?
Q14. How much time did Lord Mountbatten give to Sir C. Radcliff to delineate the international border of India in 1947?
Q15. India celebrated its first constitution Day on?
Q16. In which year was the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act passes?
Q17. Ashish Bose is well known for his concept
Q18. Bombyx mori is a
Q19. Which of the following Indian States will get the first ever solar-stellar observatory?
Q20. Which is not an indicator of Human Development Index?
Q21. Which soil is best for cotton cultivation?
Q22. Bermuda Triangles is located in?
Q23. Which is the longest river of the World?
Q24. When a body is taken from the earth to moon
Q25. Decibel is used to measure the intensity field of
Q26. A pressure cooker works on the principal of
Q27. Sweat mainly serves to eliminate
Q28. In which basin is Upper Joiner hydro-power project?
Q29. The acronym UNFCC represents:
Q30. Identify the correct sequence of countries with the highest biodiversity-
Q31. In the context of climate change, measures undertaken by Government of India have a target of electric power generation by renewable energy (by year 2030) of
Q32. In a poultry unit the factor most influencing the cost is the cost of :
Q33. Which of the following is not the feature of caste system?
Q34. Which state of India was the first to pass Jamindari Abolition Act?
Q35. Which of the following vegetable oils does not contain essential fatty acids?
Q36. Which of the following statements is correct?
Wheat Bran is Rich Source of Fibre
Q37. Vegetables are easily perishable because of their high content of:
Q38. Of which rivers tributaries are Phojal, Sarwati and Hansa streams
Q39. What is the archaeological style of Adi Brahama temple Khokhan?
Q40. With which region of H.P. is Bonangchyu dance associated?
Q41. Who was the court poet of Raja Dharam Chand of Kangra who wrote Dharam Chand
Q42. To which princely state did Zorawar Singh, General of Raja Gulab Singh who invaded Ladakh and Baltistan during 1834-41, belongs ?
Q43. When did the Chandrahabhaga Valley which was held as Jagir by the families of Tibetan origin come under sway of Kullu ?
Q44. The territory of which of the following princely state was divided between two cousins/scions Vijay Singh and Ram Singh during the nineteenth century?
Q45. According to 2011 census which district of H.P. has the highest number of urban households?
Q46. Around which year did captain RC Lee set up an apple orchard in Kullu area?
Q47. Which Raja of Bushahr princely state received Hang-Rang valley from Tibet as Jagir?
Q48. Around which year did Russian painter Nicholas Roerich visit Naggar in Kullu District for the First time?
Q49. Which Raja of Bangahal princely state was treacherously killed by Raja Siddha Sen of Mandi?
Q50. Which school did Amrita Shergil join in Shimla around 1924-25?
Q51. Which Raja of Sirmaur princely state shifted the capital of his state from Rajban to Kalsi in the beginning of the thirteen century?
Q52. At which place in Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh is fish farm?
Q53. Who founded Himachal Pradesh congress (HVC)?
Q54. Which two districts of H.P. are covered under Backward region Grant fund of ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India?
Q55. Which bank is collaborating with the Himachal Pradesh government in implementing Doodh Ganga Yojna?
Q56. Which agency is managing Himachal Pradesh state wide Area networks (HIMSWAN) services?
Q57. Who among the following persons has been appointed as UP’s Lokayukta?
Q58. Who among the following persons has secured India’s 12th Olympic quota berth for shooting for the Rio Games?
Q59. The National Airquality Index (AQI) measures air quality by taking into consideration which of the following pollutants?
Q60. Which is incorrect about Himalaya?
Q61. Who of the following has been awarded Padma Vibhushan?
Q62. Consider the following statements regarding IRNSS-1E:
Q63. The Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana:
Q64. Who among the following was the constituent advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
Q65. Which one of the following festivals was most famous in Vijayanagar empire ?
Q66. Which of the following states were not annexed to the English East India Company’s dominions under Dalhousies’s Doctrine of Lapse ?
Q67. When was the Civil Disobedience Movement finally called off by Mahatma Gandhi?
Q68. Consider the following:
Q69. With regard to the recently approved "Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana"
Q70. What has been the growth rate of GDP of India during 2014-15 at the current prices and constant and constant prices respectively?
Q71. Consider the following statements regarding Corporate Tax Avoidance deal :
Q72. Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojna was approved by Central Government on:
Q73. Swabhiman is a:
Q74. Which of the following is not a function of Reserve Bank of India?
Q75. As per HDR, 2014 the Gender Inequality Index of India is:
Q76. The 14th Finance Commission has enhanced the states' share in the central divisible pool taxes from:
Q77. As per the Census 2011, the average age is above 30 years for the following states:
Q78. What is the name of shifting cultivation in Mexico ?
Q79. Which one of the following is incorrect?
Q80. Which one of the following is incorrect ?
Q81. Which lines separates India from Afghanistan ?
Q82. Varkala beach is located in :
Q83. Which one of the following is not correctly matched ?
Q84. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding Zika virus?
Q85. What is the population density (per sq. km) of India and Himachal Pradesh respectively as per Census 2011?
Q86. Which of the following human rights come within the ambit of Article 21 of the Indian Constitution?
Article 21
Q87. During the term of office, criminal proceedings cannot be instituted against:
Q88. Who among the following decides the question of disqualification of a member of Parliament on the grounds of defection?
Q89. Who among the following has the power to declare a caste or a tribe as scheduled caste or scheduled tribe?
Q90. Who among the following determines the area of a Lok Sabha constituency for the purpose of election?
Q91. The Central Information Commission falls under:
Q92. Which of the following statements is correct about NITI Aayog?
Q93. Which of the following committees recommended the creation of 'Nyaya Panchayats'?
Q94. Which of the following are All India Services?
Q95. Who is the Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India?
Q96. Consider the following statements regarding International Solar Alliance (ISA) :
Q97. Consider the following statements regarding Corruption Perception Index (CPI), 2015 :
Q98. Who among the following persons has won the Man Booker Prize, 2015?
Q99. First Census was conducted in which year in India?
2014 HPAS Solved Paper
Q1. The latitude that passes through Sikkim also passes through
Q2. Which of the following does not contain silver?
Q3. Aluminum surfaces are often ‘anodized’ this means the deposition of a layer of:
Q4. When a CD (compact disc used in audio and video systems) is seen in sunlight, rainbow like colours are seen. This can be explained on the basis of the phenomenon of:
Q5. Domestic electrical wiring is basically a:
Q6. The only snake that builds a nest is:
Q7. The hormone insulin is a:
Q8. The normal temperature of human body in Kelvin scale is:
Kelvin to Celsius Formula
Q9. Which one of the following polymers is widely used for making bullet proof material?
Q10. Name the site where Harappan ploughed field has been found:
Q11. Name the place where Jaina texts were finally complied.
Q12. Which of the following Marathas was given a Manasab of 7000/7000 by Aurangzeb?
Q13. Who among the following translated Kalhana’s Rajatarangini into English?
Q14. Sidhu and Kanhu were associated with which one of the following?
Q15. NITI in NITI Aayog stands for
Q16. Which of the following is/are treated as artificial currency?
Q17. SEBI was established in the year
Q18. The working principal of a washing machine is
Q19. Which of the following drugs reduces fever?
Q20. Mars Orbitor Mission is called:
Q21. In which district of HP is Yunam-so Lake?
Q22. What is Shingni-Mingni?
Q23. According to Planning Commission estimates for 2011-12 which of the following states have maximum percentage of population below poverty line
Q24. Diego Garcia Island is located in
Q25. Great Salt Lake is located in:
Q26. Tropic of cancer does not pass through
Q27. Which is the second most spoken language in India?
Q28. Who among the following is the author of Milind Panho?
Q29. Find out among the following, the author of Muasir-i-Alamgiri?
Q30. Polworth, Corriedole, Blackpace and Bingi are varieties of:
Q31. Who was the head of the boundary commission which demarcated the boundaries of India and Pakistan?
Q32. What is the local name of shifting cultivation in Malaysia?
Q33. When was ‘Beti Hai Anmol’ Yojna launched in Himachal Pradesh?
Q34. Disguised unemployment generally means:
Q35. Which of the following amendments to the Indian Constitution has made the right of education a fundamental right?
Q36. Which of the following are the exclusive committees of Rajya Sabha?
Q37. The elected members of the state legislative assembly participate in the elections of
Q38. Which of the Commissions/Committees has recommended that there should be Minister of Panchayati Raj?
Q39. Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna was launched on
Q40. Which of the following has the lowest sex ratio in India?
Q41. Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
Q42. Which of the following is the largest coal producer?
Q43. Which of the following is the correct order of rivers from north to south?
Q44. Which Mughal ruler is said to have given the title of ‘Mian’ to the Rajput princes of Punjab Hill states who were held hostages in the royal court?
Q45. Ruler of which of the following hill states were from a common ancestor?
Q46. Who started the Ice-Skating Rink at Shimla around 1920?
Q47. What was the annual growth rate in the economy of Himahcal Pradesh during the 2012-13 fiscal?
Q48. Which one of the following is a Pagoda style temple in HP?
Q49. Identify the correct order of density of population among the following districts of HP according to 2011 census data (in descending
Q50. Which district of HP occupies top position in the production of ginger?
Q51. India signed an agreement on transfer of sentenced persons with the Hong-Kong special administrative region in 2014.
Q52. Based upon the relations between India and Pakistan, Khurshid M. Kasuri, the Ex-foreign Minister of Pakistan has recently penned down a book. What is the title of the book?
Q53. Which of the following statements are correct about the National Human Right Commission?
Q54. Which of the following agriculture practices is eco-friendly?
Q55. According to the Wealth Health Organization, the desease which causes the death of the largest number of people today is
Q56. The Raja of Bushahar princely state was assisted by three hereditary Wazir families. One of them was Kohal. Where did it come from?
Q57. When was the Department of Public Relations created in Himachal Pradesh?
Q58. In India, which of the following have the highest share in the disbursement of credit to agriculture and allied activities?
Q59. The World Investment Report (WIR) is published by
Q60. What is the correct sequence of the following four stages in the public policy formulation process?
Q61. Annual Summit 2015 of BRICS nations was held in
Q62. The most widely used antacid is:
Q63. In which district of HP is Saryanj Sarma watershed project?
Q64. A simple machine helps a person in doing:
Q65. Which Raja of Spiti invaded Kullu and made it a tributary?
Q66. As per the IPCC 4th Assessment Report, the average sea level during the period 1961-2003 increased approximately at the rate of
Q67. Who abolished Dual Government in Bengal?
Q68. The temples located in the region between the Vindhyas and the Krishna river are known as:
Q69. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Q70. According to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution was to remain a dead-letter?
Q71. The responsibility of law and order rests with the police commissioner in the cities of
Q72. Which one of the following functions does not figure in the 11th schedule of the constitution (73rd Amendment)?
Q73. Driving force for an eco-system is
Q74. Read the following statements regarding the recently released NTCA report on the status of tigers in India, 2014.
Q75. At present, the primary energy source in the world is
Q76. Which of the following has the maximum bio-diversity?
Q77. World Ozone day is celebrated on
Q78. In India, the forest cover percentage of the total geographical area of the country is appox.
Q79. A fuse is used in main electric supply as safety devices. Which one of the following statements about the fuse is correct?
Q80. What is the script of the earliest epigraphical rock inscriptions at Pathyar and Kanhiyara in Kangra?
Q81. How many biosphere reserves are there in India?
Q82. Earth Summit 2012 for sustainable development was held in
Q83. The sensation of fatigue in the muscle after prolonged strenuous physical work is caused by:
Q84. The UN Convention on Biodiversity was ratified by the Indian government in the year
Q85. National Sample Survey Office was established in the year :
Q86. Match the List I with List II
Q87. Recently, the government of India has decided
Q88. Modi Government re-launched the Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP) investment scheme to top house hold saving for funding infrastructure development in the country.
Q89. Shanta Kumar Committee has submitted its report on restructuring of Food Corporation of India (FCI) to Mr. Modi.
Q90. As per the population census 2011, what is the percentage of urban population in Himachal and India respectively
Q91. Which one of the following does a TV remote control unit to use to operate a TV set?
Q92. Which Raja of Mandi gave the Shivratri Fair the form of a cultural festival?
Q93. Which of the following peaks are in Himachal Pradesh?
Q94. Find the mismatch in the following pairs:
Q95. When did the number of members in the HP Vidhan Sabha increase from 36 to 41?
Q96. Almost all major oil produces including Saudi Arabian have become dependent on high prices, with break-even level usually over $90 per barrel to meet their fiscal obligations. Consider the following can be termed as explanation for the present decline in oil prices?
Q97. The world’s largest ground based telescopic observatory is located in:
Q98. Apart from Carbon-dioxide, which of the following gases also have a role in climate change?
Q99. At present, which country is the maximum emitter of Carbon-dioxide?
Q100. What is the tenure of Chief Election Commissioner of India?
2013 HPAS Solved Paper
Q1. What is the name of Pakistani Bus that plies between Lahore and Delhi?
Q2. Standard 18-carat gold sold in the market contains
Q3. Which of the following is represented by the Harrapan Civilization?
Q4. In which of the following year the Asiatic Society of Bengal was established?
Q5. Who is Shinzo Abe?
Q6. The major component of honey is
Q7. With which district of Himachal Pradesh is Kayang folk dance mainly associated?
Q8. Which lake is jointly owned by China and India?
Q9. "There is enough for everybody’s need but not enough for everybody’s greed." Who said it?
Q10. Which one of the following is not trade block?
Q11. Climatology is the science of:
Q12. Zulus tribe is found in?
Q13. Which one of the following is the largest producer of coffee in the world?
Q14. Which is the tallest dam of India?
Q15. Which of the following rivers is called ‘Nadittam’ in Rigveda?
Q16. The officer who enjoyed authority over the large pasture ground was known as during the Rigvedic period?
Q17. Usually fuels on burning causes pollution. which one of the following fuel causes minimum environmental pollution ?
Q18. What is the average fat content of "Buffalo milk"?
Q19. On the bank of which river is Nadaun town of Hamirpur District?
Q20. Which of the following is the author of Tamil Ramayana?
Q21. Jhum is a term used for:
Q22. When ants bite, they inject:
Q23. The 'Stones' formed in human kidney consist mostly of:
Q24. Which tehsil of Mahasu district was carved out to form Kinnaur district?
Q25. For which work did Mridula Garg get the 2013 Sahitya Academy Award?
Q26. According to Transparency Intentional which are the most honest countries in the world in 2012-13?
Q27. Who was crowned as Miss World in 2013 beauty contest?
Q28. The UN Human Rights Council (HRC) was set up in:
Q29. Which day is observed as Anti-Leprosy Day?
Q30. Arteries supplying blood to the:
Q31. Cryogenic engines find applications in:
Q32. Which of the following is not in the vicinity of Kullu?
Q33. In which town is Panchvaktra temple?
Q34. Ultimate source of energy for living being is:
Q35. Soil erosion can be prevented by:
Q36. With which game/sport is Deepika Kumari associated?
Q37. When was Telegraph/Telegram service closed in India?
Q38. Fat present below the skin surface in our body, acts as a barrier against:
Q39. In which year publication of Hindi daily Divya Himachal begin?
Q40. Who was the first person to vote in the First General Elections in India in 1951-52?
Q41. Which of the following has the highest sex ratio as per 2011 census?
Q42. Which Indian State has the lowest death rate according to census 2011?
Q43. Which one of the following is located in Atlantic Ocean?
Q44. Diffusion of light in the atmosphere takes place due to:
Q45. The characteristics odour of garlic is due to:
Q46. Which lake at Mandi is known for floating island?
Q47. Which of the following are the ways of acquiring citizenship of India?
Naturalization
Q48. The Right to Freedom under Article 19 of the Constitution of India may be suspended by President of India?
National emergency under article 352
Q49. Which of the following languages have been declared by the Constitution to be the languages for conducting business in Parliament?
Q50. Which is the correct measure of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)?
infant mortality rate
Q51. After which American scientist is ‘h-index’ named?
h-index
Q52. NABARD came into existence in the year:
Q53. Who is George Alexander Louis?
Q54. Which of the following is believed to be the oldest among Shimla Hill States?
Q55. Which one of the following is taken as the Base Year for estimating GDP at constant prices in India during 2012-13?
Q56. "What was the average annual growth rate of Agricultural and Allied Sectors in India during 11th five year plan?
Q57. Which of the statements given below is/are correct?
Q58. The Targeted Public Distribution System (TDPS) was adopted in the year:
Q59. What were the main findings of the N.N. Vohra Committee?
Q60. Who among the following increased the Mansab from 5000/- to 7000/-?
Q61. Which of the following political parties was called ‘Rajadroha Ka Karkhana’ by the British?
Q62. Who among the following established the Central Hindu School at Banaras?
Q63. Rani Gidalu was one of the freedom fighter from the north-east. She hailed from one of the following states
Q64. Which of the following states did not return Congress in power after the first provincial elections in 1937?
Q65. Match names of List I with that of List II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q66. Which one of the following is incorrect?
Q67. Which is not temperate grassland?
Q68. In which of the following rivers ‘Swargadwari’ is located at?
Q69. Which one of the following is incorrect?
Q70. Which is the correct descending order in terms of length (km) of river?
Q71. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
Q72. What is India’s Global Position out of 187 countries as per UNDP’s Human Development Report 2011?
Q73. Who is the Chairman of Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices (CACP) at present?
Q74. An air bubble in water will act like a:
Q75. Which one of the following is not an essential micronutrient for plants?
Q76. Identify the correct chronological order in which the following Europeans travelled in Punjab and Shimla Hill states?
Q77. Who negotiated the arrangement between the states of Kashmir and Chamba by which the later became independent of the former?
Q78. Raja of which state was treated by the wife of Dara Shikoh as her son?
Q79. When did the consultative body of ruler of princely states known as Narendra Mandal came into existence?
Q80. Who led the famous Mandi conspiracy of 1914-15?
Q81. According to Annual Status Education Report (ASER) 2012-13 what percentage of class V students of Himachal Pradesh Government and private schools can read only class II text?
Q82. What was the exact constitutional status of the Indian Republic on 26th January 1950?
Q83. Disagreement between the two Houses of Parliament on the following bills can be resolved by the Houses in a joint sitting
Q84. In a National Park, protection is provided to:
Q85. Which of the following union territories do not have any representative in the Rajya Sabha?
Q86. Which among the following committees was the first to demand constitutional recognition for Panchayats?
Q87. In which of the following states have the Panchayati Raj institutions been set up in conformity with the traditions and customs of the local people?
Q88. Who among the following former Presidents contested the election to the office of the President of India without resigning from the office of Vice-President of India?
Q89. Which one of the following models/theories views public policy as a continuation of previous government activities with some modifications?
Q90. The Khadi and Village Industries Commission was established during which of the Five Year Plans?
Q91. In which field did Frederick Sainger win Nobel Prize twice?
Frederick Sainger
Q92. Which of the following types of glasses can cut-off ultraviolet rays?
Q93. Which one of the following is an active component of clove oil?
Q94. In eye donation, which one of the following parts of donor’s eye is utilized?
Cornea
Q95. Which action of Raja Sansar Chand prompted the Hill Chiefs to invite Gurkhas to invade Kangra?
Q96. When was a Sanad granted to the Raja of Bilaspur by the British government confirming his possession on the right bank of Satluj?
Q97. Court poet of which princely state of Shimla Hills is the author of Shashi Vansh Vinod?
Q98. Which mountain pass connects Spiti to Ladakh?
Q99. With which of the following is NGO named Vishakha is associated?
2012 HPAS Solved Paper
Q1. At which place in Shimla District is Herbal garden?
Q2. Koderma, a place in Jharkhand , is famous for
Q3. What is Curiosity Rover?
Q4. The continental drift theory was propounded by
Q5. What are stalagmites?
Q6. With which of the following is Losar festival associated?
Q7. According to legend what is the vehicle of Kamdev?
Q8. The drugs used to get relief from pain are called:
Q9. Metals are good conductors of electricity because
Q10. With which game is Ravi Rampaul associated?
Q11. Against whom did Aurangzeb fight the battle at Samugarh?
Battle of Samugarh
Q12. Who was Amrita Shergil?
Q13. In which year Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India?
Q14. Which of the following states Nathpa Jhakri Hydel Project under execution
Q15. Which country is called the 'Sugar Bowl' of the world?
Q16. Who was the first Caliph of Islam ?
Q17. What is INS Chakra?
Q18. In coming years , skin related disorders will become more common due to :
Q19. In the process of galvanization of an iron sheet is coated with:
Q20. One liter of water is equivalent to:
Q21. A transformer is used for:
Q22. Where is KEE monastry?
Q23. Which type of pollution is caused by two - wheelers?
Q24. Chernobyl disaster was caused by a :
Q25. First share market in India was established in :
Q26. Who founded the revolutionary organization named 'Abhinava Bharat' ?
Q27. At what interval is Bhunda festival of Nirmand held?
Q28. Who is the author of 'Abode of God'?
Q29. Which of the following is not a tributary of the Beas?
Q30. With which region of Himachal Pardesh is Sih ballet associated?
Q31. Which Sultan of Delhi helped Raja Megh Chand of Bilaspur to regain his lost kingdom?
Q32. Which Raja of Mandi built the Darbar Hall in 1906?
Q33. Who won the 2012 Himachal Pardesh Vidhan Sabha election by the highest margin?
Q34. Youth of which age group are eligible to avail the skill development allowance announced by the Himachal Pradesh Government in 2013-14 budget?
Q35. Match the following proposed rope-ways correctly and choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Q36. According to 2008-09 data, which district of Himachal Pradesh has recorded the highest percentage in the production of pulses?
Q37. Which one of the following is not a precondition for implementing national programme for education of girls at the elementary level?
Q38. Which is scheme has been introduced in place of Kishori Shakti Yojana in some district of Himachal Pradesh?
Q39. Which sector had highest outlay (in % terms ) in the annual plan of 2011-2012?
Q40. Beside Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti, which district of Himachal Pradesh has recorded the lowest percentage of urban population in the 2011 census?
Q41. What was the percentage of female literacy in Himachal Pradesh in 1951?
Q42. Match the following:
Q43. Whom did emperor Ashoka send to Lanka to promote Buddhism?
Q44. There are four Upvedas. Three of them are Ayurveda, Dhanaurveda and Sthapatya veda. Which is the fourth?
Q45. Which among the following scholar belong to the later Vedic period?
Q46. Whom did the Huns defeat to establish their in India?
Q47. The first Rani of Mewar who committed johar was Padmini. Who was the second?
Q48. At which place did the battle between Babur and Rana Sanga take place 1527 ?
Q49. Who organized the Red Shirts Movement ?
Q50. Who is associated with the moderate strand of the Khilafat movement of 1919-20?
Q51. The marked of Moshad the spy agency of Israel is that it has as its member a large number of
Q52. What is the major religion of Myanmar?
Q53. With which field is Malala Yousafzai associated?
Q54. Identify the country whose seat of legislature, executive and judiciary is at three different cities?
Q55. Which one of the following refused the Nobal Prize awarded to him?
Q56. When was the World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) set up?
Q57. Which of the following states records the highest proportion of scheduled castes population ?
Q58. The most ideal region for the cultivation of cotton in India is
Q59. Which of the following factors is responsible for the rapid growth of sugar production in south India as compared to North India?
Q60. Which of the following state groups is the largest producer of iron-ore in india?
Q61. Whose government was defeated for the first time on a vote of confidence?
Q62. The Question Hour in the House of the people is followed by
Q63. CENVAT is assoicated with :
Q64. The 73rd and 74th constitutional Amendments were during the primeministership of:
Q65. The Indian Constitution refers to minorities based on
Q66. Which Indian company has been included for the first time in USA’s index NASDAQ-100?
Q67. UNDP has introduced a new poverty index known as:
Q68. The excess discharge of fertilizers into water bodies result in:
Q69. To which community/organisation maximum goods are exported from India?
Q70. The antiknock agent added to unleaded petrol is:
Q71. 3-4 benzopyrene causes
Q72. Natural silk is a :
Q73. Which of the following states have recently (2013) got separate high courts?
Q74. Most hazardous metal pollution of automobile exhaust is:
Q75. If BOD of a water is found very high, this means water:
Q76. Minamata disease affects the :
Q77. Chemical which cause bone cancer and degeneration of tissue is :
Q78. Who was the Chairman of the committee on pricing and taxation of petroleum products(2013)?
Q79. When was World Trade Organization set up by the member countries of the United Nations to promote trade among countries?
Q80. Which of the following commissions/committees have recommended legal protection to whistle blowers?
Q81. For which of the following posts has the Supreme court directed the central government that not only civil servants but other persons with impeccable integrity should also be considered?
Q82. Which of the following occupied the highest place in growth rate during the 11th Plan period 2007-2012?
Q83. Which of the following can be remolded time and again without producing any change?
Q84. Most commonly used tranquillizers are derivatives of:
Q85. At what capacity was P.C. Mahalanobis associated with the formulation of the economic policy of independent India ?
Q86. The range of normal human hearing lies between:
2011 HPAS Solved Paper
Q1. Who was the first Indian to declare that "Freedom is my birth right"?
Q2. At which place was Vardhman Mahavir born?
Q3. Zawar mines are important for:
Q4. Which Mughal ruler imprisoned his stepmother after the death of his father?
Q5. Who founded the All India Depressed Classes Federation?
Q6. From which place did Mahatma Gandhi ji started Dandi March to the sea?
Q7. Which of the following is not a measures of Human Development Index?
Q8. At which place in Mandi District has the Department of Ayurveda set-up herbal garden?
Q9. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Mulgun valley?
Q10. Which statement is true about Ellora caves?
Q11. Who was the founder of Arya Samaj?
Q12. Under the constitution of India, the power to issue a writ of Habeas Corpus is vested in:
Q13. On which river is Chamba Pattan Bridge which being without pillars is first of this kind in Himachal Pradesh?
Q14. Participatory Notes (PNs) are associated with which one of the following?
Q15. Silicon carbide(SiC) is known as:
Q16. Where was the capital of Kullu in the earlier times?
Q17. In the coast of which state is Wheeler Island?
Q18. Five rings linked together constitute the symbol of Olympic Games. Each ring is of a different color. Two colors are blue and black. Which are the other three colors?
Q19. Who translated the collection of South Indian tales into Sanskrit and titled the work as ‘Kathasaritasager’?
Kathasaritasager (कथासरित्सागर)
Q20. Arrange the following ruling dynasties of ancient India in correct chronological order:
Q21. In which year was the Partition of Bengal annulled?
Partition of Bengal
Meaning of Annulled
Q22. Haem is the important biologically in the myoglobin which is used to store:
Haem
Q23. Which treaty signaled the departure of the Gurkhas and arrival of the British on the political canvas of Shimla Hill states?
Treaty of Sagauli
Q24. Mediterranean agriculture is:
Mediterranean agriculture
Crops in Mediterranean agriculture
Q25. Which city in India is called the Garden city?
Q26. Koyali is:
Gujarat Refinery (Located at Koyali in Gujarat)
Q27. Which group of rivers originates from the Himachal mountains?
Q28. The Public Accounts Committee presents its report to:
Public Accounts Committe
Q29. The Governor has the power to impose Governor’s rule in the State of:
Q30. Which Indian city has the highest population according to 2011 Census?
Q31. ‘Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan Yojna’ is associated with:
Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan
Q32. Fly ash is environment pollutant produced by:
Fly ash
Q33. What is the capital of Republic of South Sudan?
Juba
Q34. What is the name of first Indian Research Station in the Arctic?
Himadri Station
Q35. Who has been given the 2011 Sahitya Academy Award?
Sahitya Academy Award
Q36. With which activity is Magsaysay awardees Rajendra Singh associated?
Dr. Rajendra Singh
Q37. After Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the President ship of Congress in 1939 who became the party president?
Q38. Who were the two prominent leaders of Home Rule League?
Home Rule Movement (1916 - 1918)
Major Leaders
Q39. Environment planning organization is:
NEERI
Q40. Shallow lake with rich organic products are called:
Eutrophic
Q41. Which of the following plans is meant for constructing houses for rural people?
Q42. In 1943, Muslim League ministers were installed in four provinces. Two of them were Sind and NWFP. Which were the other two?
Q43. At which venue did the 1907 A.D. split in Congress Party take place?
Q44. Tarapore Committee was associated with which one of the following?
Q45. The Western Ghats and the Eastern Ghats meet at:
Q46. Rusting of iron is:
Q47. The urine sample of a diabetic patient contains
Q48. The quality of diesel oil for use in diesel engines is determined by:
Q49. Which of the following is used as moderators in nuclear reactors?
Q50. The 40 years war between ancient Aryan king Divodas and Shamber resulted in the defeat of:
Q51. Who built the Lakshmi Narayan Temple at Chamba?
Q52. Which of the following is not a natural polymer?
Q53. When mild steel is heated to a high temprature and suddenly cooled in water, it becomes hard and brittle. The process is called:
Q54. Which Raja’s wooing of Nokhu Gaddan is depicted in the "Raja-Gaddan" love lyric?
Q55. For distribution of essential commodities all families in Himachal Pradesh have been divided into four categories. Two of them are: Below Poverty Line (BPL), and Above Poverty Line (APL) families. Which are the other two are?
Q56. Dr. Piyush Guleri’s award winning work, "Chhaunte" is a …………………….
Q57. According to 2011 census which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest female literacy rate?
Q58. On which issue did several Panchayats of Nichar Sub-division boycotted the December 2010-January 2011 Panchayat election?
Q59. Almost 90% of the world’s annual fish supply comes form:
Q60. A polymer which is used for making ropes and carpet fibres is:
Q61. The bleaching action of chlorine occurs in the presence of:
Q62. The maximum limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in public sector banking is
Q63. The Pennines (Europe), Appalachians (America) and the Aravallis (India) are examples of:
Q64. Three important rivers of the Indian Subcontinent have their sources near Mansarovar Lake in the Great Himalayas. These rivers are:
Q65. Which one of the following is no longer a source of Income of urban local bodies in Punjab, Haryana and Himachal Pradesh?
Q66. As per 13th Finance Commission Recommendations during 2010-15, transfers to the states in the form of ‘grant-in-aid’ are
Q67. The Production of most metallic minerals is affected by each of the following, except:
2010 HPAS Solved Paper
Q1. The definition of Biosphere is:
Q2. Rhododendron is the characteristic vegetation of:
Q3. Some reliable indicators of pollutions are:
Q4. Gas released during Bhopal gas tragedy was:
Q5. Human eye is sensitive to the wavelength in the range of:
Q6. Who built the old fort (Purana Qila) in Delhi?
Q7. Under the Constitution of India who is the guardian of fundamental rights?
Q8. MNREGA programme is related to:
Q9. Which one among the following countries is not a member of SAARC?
Q10. What is the roughly ratio between the population density of Himachal Pradesh and India as per the provisional figures of 2011 Census of India?
Q11. Asbestos is no longer preferred for commercial use because:
Q12. Hemorrhagic dengue fever is spread by:
Q13. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Uhal Hydroelectric Project located?
Q14. Who was the founder of Satyashodhak Samaj?
Q15. Where was the Headquarters of Ghadar Party?
Q16. Which part of the world has a high density of organisms?
Q17. Carbon Dioxide absorbs strongly in Infrared region and its presence in atmosphere decreases the loss of heat from Earth by radiations. This is called?
Q18. During whose viceroyalty was the Vernacular Press Act enacted?
Q19. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Surajtal Lake ?
Q20. Freon causes great environmental damage. They are :
Q21. What is an archipelago?
Q22. Siul stream is a tributary of river?
Q23. Balwant Rai Mehta Committee is related to:
Q24. Which term is used for imaginary lines joining the places of equal rainfall?
Q25. Freons cause great environmental damage. They are:
Q26. What is relevant to the Golden Quadrilateral in India?
Q27. Which of the following is not a plant hormone?
Q28. What is the silicon valley of United States of America famous for?
Q29. What is the density of population at national level in India according to 2011 census?
Q30. Which mountain range separates Sirmaur from Shimla?
Q31. Who amongst the following can be the chairman of National Human Rights Commission?
NHRC (National Human Rights Commission)
Chairman of NHRC
2016 Chairperson
Q32. Antibodies are found in:
B Lymphocytes
Q33. Night Blindness is caused by the deficiency of:
Night blindness (nyctalopia)
Causes of Night Blindless
Q34. India is at which state of the following stages of Demographic transition?
Q35. Consider the following related to Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan(SSA) being implemented in partnership with the States for addressing the needs of children:
Q36. Which one of the following led to the Malogaon Committee to recommend for interest rate cap for micto-finance institutions?
Q37. Consider the following in relation with Corporate tax:
Q38. Consider the following taxes:
Q39. Which of the following is the highest export-oriented handicrafts (in value terms) in India exports?
Q40. Which one of the following represents at least in part investment in human capital?
Q41. Which one of the following treaties was not covered by Uruguay Round Negotiations, which established WTO?
Q42. Who founded the Guler state?
Q43. On the basin of which river is Dodra Kawar situated?
Q44. In which year was ‘Swarna Jayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojna’ launched in Himachal Pradesh?
Q45. 'Mukhya Mantri Bal Udhar Yojna’ of Himachal Pradesh Government is restricted to the children belonging to:
Q46. What is the architectural style of Jawalamukhi temple in Kangra District?
Q47. Male literacy in the recent Census 2011 has increased to:
Q48. Indian agriculture has the following features:
Q49. Which one of the following is non-toxic?
Q50. Carbohydrates are not used in:
Q51. Nanotechnology is where particles of the following size are used:
Q52. Carbon dioxide absorbs the infrared radiations and its presence in the atmosphere decreases the loss of heat from earth by radiations.
Q53. Which trench is located in the Pacific Ocean?
Q54. In which Indian State is the Tawang Buddhist Monastery located?
Q55. For which of the following functions was V.K. Shunglu Committee constituted?
Q56. Who among the following was the speaker of first Lok Sabha?
Q57. Which ancient Indian king wrote the three dramas, i.e. Ratnavali, Priyadarshika and Nagananda?
Q58. By which act was system of ‘Dyarchy’ introduced during British rule in India?
Q59. Who was the Chairman of the first Union Commission of Backward Classes of India?
Q60. According to 2011 Census which of the following districts of the state of the state of Haryana has the lowest sex ratio?
Q61. Which of the following countries is divided into the largest number of time zones?
Q62. In which form is phosphorus predominately found in soil?
Q63. Which of the following properties is not related to LASER?
Q64. Who amongst the following is empowered to declare emergency under the Indian Constitution?
Q65. Under which of the following circumstances can an emergency be declared in India?
Q66. Which of the following is not properly matched?
Q67. Consider the following in the context of food inflation in India:
Q68. Who commanded the Mughal forces which subdued Kangra fort in 1620 A.D.?
Q69. With whose assistance is the Himachal Pradesh Government’s ‘organic farming and water harvesting project’ being implemented?
Q70. Asbestos is no longer used for commercial use because:
Q71. In which one of the following cases has the Preamble been accepted as a part of the Indian Constitution?
