Post Code: 819
Series: D
1. How many meaningful English words can be made with the letters using each letter ‘ENAL’ only once in each word?
- One
- Two
- Three
- Four
2. The Armed Forces of which country participated in the Republic Day Parade of India in the year 2021?
- Nepal
- Bangladesh
- United Kingdom
- Bhutan
3. Which country recently signed an order to allow transgender persons to serve in Military roles ?
- Singapore
- United States
- New Zealand
- India
4. Which organisation released the World Economic Situation and Prospects 2021′?
- World Bank
- United Nations
- International Monetary Fund
- Asian Development Bank
5. Which Indian State has recently launched a new initiative named ‘Jail tourism’?
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- West Bengal
6. The Union Budget Mobile application has been recently developed by which Institution?
- National Informatics Centre
- Indian Computer Emergency Response Team
- Department of Telecommunications
- None of these
Explanation: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has recently launched the ‘Union Budget Mobile ahead of the Union Budget 2021. As this year’s budget will be completely paperless, the mobile application will enable members of the parliament and general public, to access budget documents. It has been developed by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) under the guidance of the Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Finance Ministry.
7. The World Health Organization (WHO) has collaborated recently with which company to distribute Covid Vaccines under Covax alliance?
- Pfizer
- Roche
- Merck
- Johnson & Johnson
8. Mohammed Ishtaye, which was in news recently is the Prime Minister of which country?
- Palestine
- Israel
- Peru
- Argentina
9. Toshali National Crafts Mela’ was recently organised in which State/UT?
- Odisha
- Bihar
- Uttarakhand
- Andhra Pradesh
10. Who is the author of recently published book titled “The Making of Aadhar: World’s Largest Identity Platform’ ?
- Nandan Nilekani
- A.K. Sikri
- Kris Gopalakrishnan
- None of these
Explanation: RAM SEWAK SHARMA is the Chairman of Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) and was the first Director General of the UIDAI. He is an engaging speaker, forthright in expressing his opinions that frequently appear in newspaper columns. He is the author of recently published book titled “The Making of Aadhar: World’s Largest Identity Platform’
11. Which country was in focus at the 51” International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa ?
- France
- Sri Lanka
- Russia
- Bangladesh
12. Total geographical area under forest in HP is:
- 37,033km 2
- 39,343 km2
- 41,567 km2
- 43,343 km2
13. Kot and Bandla Dhar are located in which district of H.P.?
- Bilaspur
- Hamirpur
- Kangra
- Mandi
14. Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which district of H.P.?
- Chamba
- Una
- Kullu
- Shimla
15. Dehar is a tributary of which river of H.P.?
- Chenab
- Satluj
- Ravi
- None of these
Explanation: Dehar Khad is a tributary of River Beas.
16. Rupa Valley is in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
- Sirmour
- Solan
- Kinnaur
- None of these
17. Bhunda festival is celebrated in which district of HP?
- Lahaul-Spiti
- Mandi
- Una
- None of these
Explanation: One of the such festivals is Bhunda festival, which is celebrated in Nirmand region (Kullu) of Himachal Pradesh. Nirmand is located at a distance of around 150 km from Shimla and 17 km from Rampur. Famous by the name of Bhund Narmedh (Human Sacrifice) mahayajna, Bhunda is celebrated every after 12 years
18. Gochi festival is celebrated in which district of HP?
- Kangra
- Kullu
- Mandi
- None of these
Explanation: At a time heavy snowfall has thrown normal life out of gear and intense cold has forced people to remain indoors, tribal residents of remote Peukar village in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh, currently witnessing temperature several degrees below normal, will celebrate the birth of a girl child by organising “Gochi or Gotsi” festival on January 23. While in rest of Gahar valley of tribal district, Gochi is held to celebrate the birth of a baby boy, residents of Peukar also celebrate the arrival of baby girl in their family.
19. Rani Khairgarhi belonged to which district of H.P.
- Chamba
- Kangra
- Sirmour
- Mandi
20. Garhkuffar lake is located in which district of H.P.
- Shimla
- Kinnaur
- Lahaul-Spiti
- Una
21. First Governor General to visit Shimla was:
- Lord Mayo
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Amherst
22. First private university of H.P. is
- Jaypee University of Information
- Etemal University
- Chitkara University
- Armi University
23. Dalhousie was founded in which year?
- 1850 AD
- 1860 AD
- 1870 AD
- 1880 AD
24. Sirmauri Tal fort is located at which place in H.P. ?
- Rajgarh
- Renuka
- Sangrah
- Paonta Sahib (Near Nahan)
25. Which is popularly known as ‘Land of Grapes’?
- Bharmaur
- Pangi
- Kaza
- Ribba
26. Ardhnarishwar Temple is located at which place in H.P. ?
- Manali
- Mandi
- Nahan
- Nalagarh
27. Theog dominion was founded by
- Jai Chand
- Deep Chand
- Karam Chand
- Hem Chand
28. Bhuri Singh Museum was founded in which year?
- 1904 AD
- 1906 AD
- 1908 AD
- 1910 AD
29. Territorial Council was abolished in which year in H.P. ?
- 1956 AD
- 1957 AD
- 1960 AD
- 1963 AD
Explanation: Under the Union Territories Act, 1963, H.P., the Territorial Council was converted into the Legislative Assembly. The strength of the Assembly was fixed at 43 including 2 nominated members. With this democratic set up was restored and the popular Ministry again installed.
30. Which is the executing agency of Uhl-III hydroelectric project of H.P.?
- HPSEB
- BBMB
- SJVNL
- NHPC
31. Karthi is a folk dance of which district of HP?
- Kullu
- Chamba
- Kangra
- Hamirpur
Explanation: Karthi is a post harvest dance performed in the open, in the light of autumn by both men and women.