Solved Paper HPAS Prelims 2023 – [Part-2]

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36. Temperate grasslands of Africa are known as:

  1. The Steppes
  2. The Velds
  3. The Downs
  4. The Pampas

37. Who was the first President of Himalayan Hill States Regional Council (formed in 1946) ?

  1. Shivanand Ramaul
  2. Pandit Padam Dev
  3. Swami Purnanand
  4. Shyam Singh Negi

38. Dodra-Kwar revolt took place under the leadership of

  1. Shobha Ram
  2. Rana Hardev Singh
  3. Ran Bahadur Singh
  4. None of these

39. Who became the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for maximum times?

  1.  Y.S. Parmar
  2. Virbhadra Singh
  3. Shanta Kumar
  4. Thakur Ramlal

40. Winnowing refers to :

  1. Separation of grain from stalk
  2. Separation of components from mixture
  3. Separation of large sized impurities
  4. Separation of water vapour from liquid

41. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Gati Shakti digital platform involves the creation of a common umbrella platform through which infrastructure projects can be planned and implemented.

Statement II: Gati Shakti Digital platform is based on twelve pillars. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

42. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Honey Mission was launched in the year 2017.

Statement II: Sweet Revolution promotes apiculture in India.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

43. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: “The 1857 Revolt was a war of fanatic religionists against Christians” Statement by Sir James Outram.

Statement II: “The so-called First National War of Independence of 1857- is neither first, nor National, nor a war of Independence.” Statement by R.C. Majumdar.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

44. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: ‘Samavartana’- is a category of Hindu Slaves.

Statement. II: ‘Sankarvarman’ – is considered as the founder of the Lohara Dynasty of Kashmir.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

45. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: The President can dissolve the Lok Sabha on the advice of Speaker.

Statement II: Rajya Sabha under Article 312 enjoys special power to appoint members of Human Rights Commission.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

46. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July, 1947.

Statement II: Neelam Sanjiva Reddy has also worked as Speaker, Lok Sabha prior to his election as President of India.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

47. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Strong Sustainability Rule is a rule which requires a separate preservation of each category of critical asset, assuming these to be complements rather than substitutes.

Statement II: Weak Sustainability is a rule which seeks to maintain the aggregate monetary value of the total stock of the assets, assuming a high degree of substitutability among the various asset types.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

48. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The theory of Unbalanced Growth was advocated by Prof. Hirschman.

Statement II: The theory of Unbalanced Growth states that investment should be first made in certain core sectors of the economy which have a high degree of complementarity. Once, the process of growth is initiated, it will spread to other sectors through forward and backward linkages.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

49. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The percentage of the population aged 65 years and above in India as of 2021, is around 6.2% of the Indian population.

Statement II: The population growth rate in India as of 2021 is around 0.98%. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

50. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The percentage of the population that is employed in service sector in India as of 2021 is around 32% of the Indian population.

Statement II: The percentage of the population that is employed in the industrial sector in India as of 2021 is around 30% of the Indian population.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1.  Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

51. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Kutch Biosphere Reserve is known for Indian wild ass.

Statement II: Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is famous for Red Panda.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

52. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Most species in the world go extinct because humans kill them.

Statement II: The Western Ghats region harbours the largest global population of Asian elephant.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

Note: Question scrapped and no weight-age. 

53. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: Force has magnitude as well as direction.

Statement II: Sliding friction is smaller than static friction.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

54 . Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The materials which allow heat to pass through them easily are called insulators.

Statement II: The range of temperature in clinical thermometer is from 32°C to 42°C.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

55. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: Responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in the Military (REAIM-2023) Summit was held in Hague.

Statement II: India-Australia Summit was held in April, 2023.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

56. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: Sheffield city in England is famous for films.

Statement II: Oporto city in Portugal is known for oil fields.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

57. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: The ancient Kulindas had a Republican form of Government.

Statement II: The Rajas of Chamba belonged to the Chandra (Lunar) line of the Rajputs.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

58. Given below are two statements :

Statement I: Chandra Tal lake in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh is about 6000 m above sea level.

Statement II: Suraj Tal lake is the source of Spiti river in Himachal Pradesh.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

59. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Bara Lacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh connects the Manali with Kaza.

Statement II: Sonapani is the longest glacier of the Pir Panjal range near Rohtang Pass.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

60. Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Soldiers of Nasiri Battalion (Gorkha Regiment) situated in Jutogh in Shimla started uprising in 1857.

Statement II: The states of Koti and Balsan of Himachal opposed the British rulers.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below

  1. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
  2. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
  3. Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
  4. Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

61. Arrange the following missions in India from newest to oldest :

  1. Vande Bharat Mission
  2. Kaveri Mission
  3. Mission, Indradhanush
  4. Nipun Bharat Mission

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (1), (3), (2), (4)
  2. (2), (4), (1), (3)
  3. (2), (4), (3), (1)
  4. (1), (4), (2), (3)

62. Arrange the following schemes in chronological order from the year of launch :

  1. Make in India
  2. National Skill Development Mission
  3. Startup India
  4. Prime Minister’s Employment ‘Generation Programme

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. (4), (1), (2), (3)
  2. (4), (2), (3), (1)
  3. (1), (2), (4), (3)
  4. (2), (4), (1), (3)

63. Arrange these British Viceroys in chronological order :

  1. Lord Lansdowne
  2. Lord Northbrook
  3. Lord John Lawrence
  4. Lord Elgin I

Choose the correct answer from the options given, below :

  1. (4), (3), (2), (1)
  2. (4), (2), (3), (1)
  3. (3), (4), (2), (1)
  4. (3), (4), (1), (2)

64. Arrange these Medieval Rulers of Mewar in chronological order :

  1. Hammir
  2. Rana Mokal
  3. Rana Kumbha
  4. Rana Lakha

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (4), (1), (3), (2)
  2. (4), (3), (1), (2)
  3. (1), (4), (3), (2)
  4. (1), (4), (2), (3)

65. Arrange the following coal fields of India from North to South :

  1. (Neyveli
  2. Umarsar
  3. Palana
  4. Kalakot

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (1), (2), (3), (4)
  2. (2), (4), (1), (3)
  3. (4), (3), (2), (1)
  4. (1), (3), (2), (4)

66. Arrange the following river basins of India from lowest to highest in relation to area:

  1. Pennar
  2. Tapi
  3. Kaveri
  4. Narmada

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (1), (2), (3), (4)
  2. (2), (3), (4), (1)
  3. (3), (4), (2), (1)
  4. (4), (2), (1), (3)

67. As per Article 110 of the Constitution what is true about money bill?

  1. All the expenditure made by Prime Minister of India
  2. Imposition, abolition, remission, alteration or regulation of any tax
  3. Appropriation of money out of consolidated fund of India
  4. Custody of the consolidated fund or contingency fund of India, the payment of money into or the withdrawal of money from any such fund

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (2), (3), (4)
  2. (2) and (4)
  3. (1), (2), (3)
  4. (3), (4), (1)

68. Arrange the following statements in proper chronological order :

  1. Rio +20 Summit which resulted in an outcome document, “The Future We Want” in which states committed to develop a suite of SDGs.
  2. Millennium Summit which resulted in a set of targets like environmental sustainability, the eradication of extreme poverty and equality for women now known as MDGs.
  3. Brundtland Report, “Our Common Future” emphasised the need for the integration of economic development, environmental protection and social justice and inclusion
  4. COP-27 Summit in which it was agreed to set up a Loss and Damage fund to provide financial assistance to poor nations, stricken by climate disaster

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1. (1), (2), (3), (4)
  2. (2), (1), (4), (3)
  3. (4), (2), (3), (1)
  4. (3), (2), (1), (4)

69. Arrange the following Schemes in proper chronological order of their implementation :

  1. Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY
  2. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
  3. Pradhan Mantri Gati Shakti Yojana
  4. Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Anna Yojana

Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

  1.  (1), (4), (2), (3)
  2. (2), (1), (4), (3)
  3. (4), (2), (3), (1)
  4. (3), (2), (1), (4)

70. Consider the following states :

  1. Haryana
  2. Punjab
  3. Uttar Pradesh
  4. Bihar

With reference to the States mentioned above, in terms sex ratio-Female per 1000 males (according to the census 2011), which one of the following is the correct ascending order ?

Choose the correct answer from the options given below

  1. (1), (2), (4), (3)
  2. (1), (2), (3), (4)
  3. (2), (4), (1), (3)
  4. (4), (1), (3), (2)

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