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2.This Test Booklet contains 100 items (questions). Each item is printed in English
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1. Arrange the following types of road in increasing order of their percentage share in the
58.98 lakh kilometres of road network in India.
1. National highways
2. State highways
3. Rural roads
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A B C D
1-2-3 3-2-1 1-3-2 2-1-3

2. Which of the following bodies is responsible for the publication of Nationally Determined
Contributions (NDC) Synthesis Report?

A B C D
World Economic Forum Intergovernmental United Nations None of the above
Panel on Climate Development
Change Programme
3. Consider the following pairs:
Crop Production Zone
1. Coffee: Sao Paulo
2. Wheat: Prairies plain
3. Rice: Yangtze basin
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A B C D
1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 1 and 3 only

4. Which of the following statements correctly describes Purple revolution, often seen in
news:

A B C D
It is to promote It is launched to It is launched to It is launched for
cultivation of Zaffran (a promote lavender promote cultivation of preservation and value
variety of Saffron) in cultivation in Jammu Jamun and Shah toot in addition of marine/ sea
Kashmir. and Kashmir. North Eastern states of food for Andaman and
Assam, Manipur and Nicobar island.
Meghalaya.
5. Earth hour is the flagship initiative of which of the following organizations?

A B C D
International Union for World Wide Fund for United Nations Intergovernmental Panel
Conservation of Nature. Nature Environment Program. on Climate Change
6. BepiColombo‟ sometimes seen in the news, is:

A B C D
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A joint aircraft of A new multimodal port An AI Robot built by the A new Anti-virus strain
European Space Agency to be built by the China Sri Lankan scientists. discovered by the Harvard
(ESA) and JAXA to under belt and road University.
probe planet Mercury. initiative (BRI) near
Colombo.
7. Consider the following statements about "The World Solar Bank":
1. The world Solar Bank was launched by the International Solar Alliance.
2. The bank aims to finance the solar energy projects across the members of the
International Solar Alliance.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

8. Consider the following about wind power in India:

1. India has the 2nd largest installed capacity in wind power after China.
2. The government has set a target to reach a total wind capacity of 140 GW by 2030.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

9. Consider the following pairs:

City River
1. Mangalore: Netravati
2. Nagpur: Nag
3. Vadodara: Mahisagar
Which of the pairs given above are correctly matched?
A B C D
1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

10. Consider the following statement about Helium in India:

1. India has maximum reserves of Helium in the Dharwar Plateau.
2. Almost half of the demand for Helium in India is met by imports from China.
Which of the statements given above is/are
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

11. Which one of the following groups of items is in India’s foreign-exchange reserves?

A B C D
Foreign-currency Foreign-currency Foreign-currency assets, Foreign-currency assets,
assets, Special Drawing assets, gold holdings of loans from the World gold holdings of the RBI
Rights and loans from the RBI and Special Bank and Special and loans from the World
foreign countries Drawing Rights Drawing Rights Bank
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12. Priority Sector Lending by banks in India constitutes lending to which of the following?

A B C D
Agriculture Micro and small Weaker sections All of the above
enterprises
13. Which of the following is/are true about economic development?
1. Economic growth and economic development always go hand in hand.
2. It measures both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of change in national income
3. It is a long-term process
Select the answer using the codes below:
A B C D
1 only 2 and 3 only 3 only 1, 2 and 3

14. Consider the following statements:

1. Regional Rural Banks are financial entities whose mission is to provide sufficient credit to
the
2. agricultural industry.
3. RRBs are not permitted to use the Reserve Bank of India’s liquidity adjustment facility.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

15. Consider the following statements:

1. A growing current account deficit (CAD) indicates that the economy of a country is
becoming less competitive.
2. The current account constitutes net income, interest and dividends and transfers such as
foreign aid, remittances.
Which of the above given statement(s) is/are not correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

16. Which of the following best describes a Special Mention Account?

A B C D
Those accounts that These are the assets or Accounts that are a These are the assets or
have the potential to possessions that do not representative of some possessions that do not
become an NPA or a have physical existence person are called as have physical existence
stressed asset. but can be measured in representative but can be measured in
terms of money. accounts. terms of money.
17. With reference to the Gini Coefficient, consider the following statements:
1. Rise in the Gini Coefficient indicates that income inequality is decreasing in an economy.
2. Its value varies anywhere from zero to 1, where zero indicates perfect equality and one
indicates the perfect inequality.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect?
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A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

18. Which of the following is not correct regarding Capital Adequacy Ratio (CAR)?

A B C D
A bank with a low It is a measurement of It is also known as It ensures the efficiency
capital adequacy ratio a bank's available capital-to-risk weighted and stability of a nation’s
is considered safe and capital expressed as a assets ratio. financial system by
likely to meet its percentage of a lowering the risk of banks
financial bank's risk- becoming insolvent.
obligations. weighted credit
exposures.
19. Consider the following statements:
1. Foreign Portfolio Investment is a short-term investment and provides great degree of
control exercised by the foreign investor.
2. Foreign Direct Investment is associated with stocks and bonds on an exchange.
Select the correct statement(s) using the codes given below:
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

20. Consider the following statements regarding Goods and Services Tax:
1. Kelkar task force first proposed in 2013 for the implementation of GST.
2. Input credit in GST is only allowed if the supplier has deposited the tax to be collected
from the buyer.
Select the incorrect statement(s) from the codes given below:
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

21. Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding ‘e-RUPI’?

A B C D
e-RUPI is a one-time It is operable on basic e-RUPI does not require All of the above
contactless, cashless phones also, and hence the beneficiary to have
voucher-based mode of it can be used by a bank account.
digital payment. persons who do not
own smart-
phones.
22. Which of the following statement is incorrect regarding the Most Favoured Nation (MFN)
principle of WTO?

A B C D
A member country can MFN is basically a Free Trade Agreements None of the above
grant more favours to principle of non- have been exempted
discriminatory trade. from the MFN principle.
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the other member

country.
23. In the context of the effects of radioactive radiation on living beings, consider the following
statements:
1. Alpha particles (α) are small, fast-moving particles with a negative electrical charge that
are emitted from an atom’s nucleus during radioactive decay.
2. Beta particles (β) are positively charged lacking the energy to penetrate the skin.
3. Gamma rays (γ) are weightless packets of energy that can cause damage to the cell
structure.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
3 only 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only None

24. Coloring agents are used in crackers to give multiple colors to crackers when it bursts. In this
context, consider the following pairs
Elements/Salts Color
1. Strontium salts: Red
2. Copper salts: Orange
3. Sodium salts: Yellow
4. Calcium salts: White
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
A B C D
1 and 3 only 2 and 4 only 1 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

25. Thermoplastic polymers are linear or slightly branched long-chain molecules capable of
repeatedly softening on heating and hardening on cooling. Which among the following
is/are thermoplastic polymers?
1. Bakelite
2. Polythene
3. Polyvinyl chloride
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A B C D
1 only 1 and 3 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

26. Which of the following cell organelles play the most significant role in protein synthesis?

A B C D
Lysosome and Endoplasmic reticulum Golgi apparatus and Lysosome and
Centrosome and Ribosome Mitochondria Mitochondria
27. Consider the following statements with reference to Arteries and Veins?
1. Arteries carry blood away from the heart and Veins bring it back to the heart.
2. Veins have thicker walls than arteries.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
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1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

28. Which of the following is/are the applications of recombinant DNA technology?
1. Synthesis of human insulin
2. Insect-resistant crops
3. Diagnostic tests for hepatitis and HIV
4. Environmental cleaning
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A B C D
1 only 2 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

29. Oxidation is a process in which a chemical substance changes because of the addition of
oxygen. Which of the following everyday process is/are result of oxidation?
1. Corrosion of iron
2. Rancidification of food
3. Combustion of hydrocarbons
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A B C D
1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

30. Which of the following methods can be used for removing the permanent hardness of
water?
1. Distillation
2. Adding sodium carbonate
3. Boiling
4. Adding caustic soda
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
A B C D
1, 2 and 4 only 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 3 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

31. Which of the following persons are correctly matched with the Movements/Organisations?
1. Atmiya Sabha: Raja Ram Mohun Roy
2. Manav Dharam Sabha: Ram Singh
3. Namdharis: Durgaram Macharam
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A B C D
1 only 1, 2 & 3 1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only

32. Who is bieng Talked About here in the below given passage:
In the year 1923, he was elected the President of All India Youth Congress
He started the newspaper Swaraj and took charge of publicity for the Bengal Provincial
Congress Committee
-Options are :-
A B C D
Jawahar Lal Nehru Subhash chandra Bose Motilal Nehru C. R Das
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33. Consider These Statements Regarding Padmanabhaswamy Temple

1. It is fusion of the Chera style and Dravidian style of architecture.
2. It is dedicated to the god Shiva.
3. Maharaja of Travancore, is the current trustee of the temple.
Choose the correct option.
A B C D
1 & 3 is Correct only 2 & 3 is Correct only 1,2 & 3 are Correct None of them are Correct

34. Identify which of these newspapers are correctly matched with the year in which they were
founded?
1. Bombay Samachar-1822
2. Times of India-1838
3. Pioneer-1865
Choose the Correct code
A B C D
3 is Correctly Matched 2 & 3 are Correctly All are Correctly None is Correctly
only Matched Matched Matched
35. Indentify the Correct Chronological Sequence in these dynasties ruled over Magadh?
1. Sisunaga
2. Kanva
3. Sunga
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A B C D
1-2-3 3-2-1 2-1-3 1-3-2

36. Who is being talked about here in context to history of india?

He wrote Devichandraguptam His period is not certain but he probably flourished in or after
the 6th century CE.
Options are:-
A B C D
Chanakya Sudraka Aryabhatta Vishakhadatta

37. Which of these following organisations and Personalities from Modern History of India are
correctly matched?
1. GADAR PARTY :- CHANDRASHEKHAR AZAD
2. INA: SOHAN SINGH BAKHNA
3. HRA: CAPTAIN MOHAN SINGH
Choose the Correct code
A B C D
3 is Correctly Matched 2 & 3 are Correctly All are Correctly None is Correctly
only Matched Matched Matched
38. Identify the Correct Chronological Sequence of these events From Modern History of India.
1. ROWLATT ACT
2. LUCKNOW PACT
3. MONTAGUE’S AUGUST DECLARATION.
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4. GANDHI –IRWIN PACT

Choose the correct option:

A B C D
4-2-1-3 2-1-3-4 2-3-1-4 3-2-1-4

39. Consider the following statements related to Press acts & Regulations before independence
1. Licensing Regulation ordinance was brought out by francis Hastings in 1823.
2. Lord Bentick came to be known as the ‘liberator of the press’ in India.
3. Wellesely’s press act was enacted in 1899.
Select the incorrect statement/statements using the codes given below.
A B C D
1 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

40. Identify which ruler is being talked about From Medieval History of India?
He was the 29th Kachwaha Rajput ruler of the Kingdom of Amber, who later made jaipur his
capital.
He was born at Amber, the capital of the Kachwaha Rajputs. He became ruler of Amber at
the age of 11 after the death of his father, Raja Bishan Singh
Choose the Correct code
A B C D
Sawai jai singh Mirza raja jaisingh Raja Bharmal Raja Man singh

41. Consider the following statements about Charter Act of 1833:

1. It deprived the governor of Bombay and Madras of their legislative powers.
2. It ended the activities of the East India Company as a commercial body, which became a
purely administrative body.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

42. With reference to the Constituent Assembly of India, who among the following was the
chairman of the Press Gallery Committee?

A B C D
H.C. Mukherjee Usha Nath Sen J.B. Kripalani Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyar

43. The feature of suspension of Fundamental Rights during Emergency has been taken from
the constitution of which of the following countries?

A B C D
British Constitution Weimar Constitution of Irish Constitution Australian Constitution
Germany
44. Which of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution pertains to Directive Principle of
State Policy on promotion of cooperative societies?

A B C D
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Article 41 Article 42 Article 43 Article 44

45. Who among the following commented the following line on the Constitution of India?
“the constitution is essentially the Government of India Act of 1935 with only adult
franchise added”.
A B C D
P.R. Deshmukh S. Varadachari J.B. Kripalani G.V. Mavalankar

46. With reference to the term Socialist used in the Preamble, consider the following
statements:
1. Even before the term was added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976, the Constitution had a
socialist content in the form of certain Directive Principles of State Policy.
2. The Indian brand of socialism is a ‘democratic socialism’ and not a ‘communistic socialism’.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

47. Which of the following Fundamental Rights is available to both citizens and foreigners
(except enemy aliens)?

A B C D
Article 15 Article 16 Article 28 Article 30

48. Family Courts Act, 1984 exclusively provides within the jurisdiction of the Family Courts the
matters relating to which of the following?
1. The property of the spouses or of either of them
2. Declaration as to the legitimacy of any person
3. Guardianship of a person or the custody of any minor
4. Maintenance of wife, children and parents.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
A B C D
1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only 1, 3 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

49. Which part of the Indian Constitution envisages a special system of administration for
certain areas designated as ‘scheduled areas’ and ‘tribal areas’?

A B C D
Part X Part XI Part XII Part XIII

50. Consider the following statements about 86th Amendment Act of 2002:
1. It changed the subject-matter of Article 43 and made elementary education a fundamental
right under Article 21 A.
2. The amended directive requires the State to provide early childhood care and education
for all children until they complete the age of fourteen years.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
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1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

51. Which of the following are characteristics of Fundamental Duties?

1. Some of them are moral duties while others are civic duties.
2. They refer to such values which have been a part of the Indian tradition, mythology,
religions and practices.
3. Unlike some of the Fundamental Rights which extend to all persons whether citizens or
foreigners, the Fundamental Duties are confined to citizens only and do not extend to
foreigners.
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
A B C D
1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

52. Consider the following statements:

1. Rajya Sabha is a continuing chamber
2. Rajya Sabha is subject to dissolution
3. Lok Sabha is not a continuing chamber
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

53. The date of election of the Speaker is fixed by whom among the following?

A B C D
Prime Minister President Chief Justice of India Vice- President

54. Which part of the constitution deals with the term Fraternity, a sense of brotherhood?
1. System of single citizenship
2. Fundamental Duties
3. Preamble
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
A B C D
1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1, 2 and 3

55. Arrange the following officials in correct order of their Precedence:

1. Prime-Minister
2. President
3. Former Presidents
4. Chief Justice of India
5. Governors of states within their respective states
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
A B C D
21435 31245 12345 21534
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56. Which is the nodal agency of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM)?

A B C D
ICMR AIIMS NHA Niti Aayog

57. Which state assembly has become the first paperless assembly by implementing e-Vidhan
application?

A B C D
Kerala Nagaland Uttar Pradesh Karnataka

58. What is the name of the new model schools proposed by the Union Education Ministry
during the National Education Ministers’ Conference in Gujarat’s Gandhinagar?

A B C D
PM Model schools PM Shri schools Atmanirbhar schools Bharat Gaurav schools

59. ‘90:90:90 Strategy’ is an ambitious treatment that targets to help in ending which of the
following diseases?

A B C D
Tuberculosis (Tb) Citrus leprosy (CL) Acquired Cancer
immunodeficiency
syndrome (AIDS)
60. With reference to Gatekeeper Model, consider the following statements:
1. It is a model for prison inmates with a focus on preventing suicide.
2. Gatekeepers are people from outside prison.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

61. With reference to the Ramanujan Prize, consider the following statements:
1. It is administered by the Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
2. The Mathematician who is less than 30 years of age is eligible for it.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

62. United Nations has declared which day as the International Day to Combat Islamophobia?

A B C D
12th March 13th March 14th March 15th March

63. Saarthi – a mobile app has been recently in the news. It is related to which of the following?
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A B C D
Cryptocurrency Transfering Investor education in Road safety for women
marketplace remittances from capital market
abroad
64. Which Union Ministry launched India’s first national air sports policy ?

A B C D
Ministry of Youth Ministry of Civil Ministry of Home Affairs Ministry of Science and
Affairs and Sports Aviation Technology
65. Consider the following statements regarding GSAT 7 satellites series-
1. They are advanced geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO) satellites developed by ISRO.
2. GSAT 7 is the first dedicated military communication satellite.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

66. PM Gati Shakti Scheme has been recently in the news. It is related to which of the
following?

A B C D
Women Empowerment Increasing utility of Infrastructure Speedy dispersal of grains
in Research and Indian Post Office for development for Multi- under Public Distribution
Development. Financial inclusion modal connectivity plan system
67. Consider the following statements regarding P-notes-
1. These are financial instruments required by investors or hedge funds to invest in Indian
securities without having to register with SEBI.
2. They provide access to quick money to the Indian capital market.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

68. Which is the venue of the Industrial Decarbonization Summit 2022?

A B C D
New Delhi Mumbai Gandhi Nagar Dehradun

69. Fimbristylis sunilii and Neanotis prabhuii recently seen in the news, they are related to

A B C D
Plant Animal Bird Volcano

70. Which of the following country has signed a USD 375 million contract to India for the
BrahMos missile?
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A B C D
Indonesia Philippines Croatia Namibia

71. Which of the following reports were published by the World Economic Forum (WEF)?
1. Global Gender Gap Report.
2. Global Risk Report.
3. Global Financial Stability Report
4. Global Competitiveness Report
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A B C D
1 and 3 only 3 and 4 only 1, 2 and 4 only 1, 2, 3 and 4

72. With reference to Smart Cities Mission (SCM), consider the following statements:
1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme launched in 2015.
2. The mission is being implemented by the Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD).
3. It aims to ‘smarten up’ cities with eco-friendly hi-tech solutions to urban problems.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A B C D
1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1,2 and 3

73. SPARSH portal recently seen in the news ,it is related to which of the following?

A B C D
Women Empowerment Skill Development Space Research Pension sanctioning

74. Consider the following statements regarding National Dam Safety Authority:
1. It seeks to maintain standards related to dam safety, prevent dam-related disasters and
resolve inter-state issues related to dams.
2. It will be headquartered in Bhopal to cater to all regions of the country.
Which of the above statements are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

75. The term ‘Twin deficit’ often seen in the news related to economy, it is a

A B C D
High Current Account High Budget Deficit and High Capital Account High Current Account
Deficit and High Fiscal High Fiscal Deficit Deficit and High Fiscal Deficit and High Revenue
Deficit Deficit Deficit
76. Which of the following statements are correct in context of History of Bilaspur?
1. Raja Megh Chand was the contemporary of Iltutmish.
2. Raja Dip Chand assisted the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb for which he received ‘Khillat’ of 5
lakh rupees.
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3. Raja Ratan Chand was the contemporary of Raja Shyam Sen of Suket , whose daughter was
his Chief Rani.
Code:
A B C D
1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1,2 and 3

77. The well known forts of Bachhretu, Basiah, Naun or Shiwala Bachhretu Kot and Dagoga
Malhot are located on

A B C D
Kot hills Bandla hills Ratanpur hills None of the above

78. Which of the following is not correctly matched?

A B C D
Jatti: Hair cutting Thar: a plain field Gardhoj: Widow Chano : A great tantric
ceremony of a child. Remarriage and wrestler.
79. Who among the following called Himachal Pradesh as "Measuring Rod of the Earth"?

A B C D
Rabinder Nath Tagore Kalidas Kalhana Guru Nanak Dev

80. Consider the following statements:

1. ‘Chola and Dora’ are the popular traditional dress of Khampa.
2. The stone inscriptions found in the Chamba region have mostly been written in Kharoshti
and Brahmi
3. 'Lanji’, ‘Saro’ and ‘Rajnagar’ are the centres for the development of Olive.
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A B C D
1 and 2 only 1 and 3 only 1 only 2 only

81. Match the following:

1. Ear Ornament a. Gajru
2. Nose Ornament b. Ralu
3. Neck Ornament c. Braga
4. Wrist Ornament d. Baluk
Code:
A B C D
1-a; 2-b; 3-c; 4-d 1-c; 2-d; 3-b; 4-a 1-d; 2-c; 3-b; 4-a 1-d; 2-a; 3-b; 4-c

82. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Kullut Mahajanapadas?
1. Rajshekhar refers to Kulluta as one of the five tribes raised by Malayketu (son Paravartka)
for attacking Chandergupta Maurya.
2. Varahmihir, the Astronomer of the Mauryan age also referred to Kullut in his Brihat
Samhita.
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Code:

A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 Neither 1 nor 2

83. Consider the following statements:

1. The first bank in Sirmaur was established in 1892.
2. Maharaja Amar Parkash was honoured with the title of K.C.S.I during the second world
war for his valuable services to the British.
3. Raja Karam Prakash laid the foundation of the city and fort of "Nahan".
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are incorrect?
A B C D
1 and 2 only 1 only 2 only 3 only

84. Consider the given three statements and choose the incorrect answer from the given
options:
1. Sibba is an offshoot of Datarpur and was visited by Jahangir in 1622 A.D.
2. Baghal was the smallest of all Principalities in Kangra Area.
3. Jagat Singh fought a battle at Dahlog against Chamba Raja Janaradhan.
Code:
A B C D
1 and 2 only 1 only 2 only All of the above.

85. What is the archaeological style of Adi Brahama temple Khokhan ?

A B C D
Pagoda Pent-roof Pyramid-roof Pyramid

86. Who was the Commander-in- Chief of the army in Shimla when the first war of
independence broke out

A B C D
William Hay Edwards General Anson Lord Canning

87. Consider the given two statements and choose the correct answer from the given options
1. The Shimla Kalka railway line was opened for traffic on 9 November 1903.
2. The Shimla Kalka passenger train was flagged off only on 5 March 1891.
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above

88. The Himachal Pradesh Ancient and Historical Monuments and Archaeological sites and
Remains act was passed in:

A B C D
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1972 1974 1976 1978

89. Choose the correct statement(s):

Statement 1: The total area under tea cultivation in H.P is 2,314.71 hectares.
Statement 2: Small and Marginal farmers are provided agriculture inputs on 70 per cent
subsidy basis.
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above.

90. Choose the correct statement(s):

Statement 1: Forests in Himachal Pradesh cover an area of 38,948 Sq. Km.
Statement 2: H.P has a vision of enhancing the forest cover in the State from the present
about 24.72 per cent of its geographical area to 30 percent by 2030.
A B C D
1 only 2 only Both 1 and 2 None of the above.

91. Which of the following statements are correct as per Himachal Pradesh Economic Survey
2021-22?
1. There are 12 Zila Parishads, 81 Panchayat Samities and 3,611 Gram Panchayats constituted
in the State.
2. Matri Shakti Bima Yojana covers all women living below the poverty line within the age
group of 10-75 years.
3. The objective of Mother Teresa Asahay Matri Sambal Yojana is to provide assistance of
`6,000 per child per annum only for two children to the destitute women belonging to the
BPL family.
Code:
A B C D
1 and 2 only 2 and 3 only 1 and 3 only 1,2 and 3

92. Which of the following projects are executed under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Himachal
Pradesh?
1. Village Haat at Shimla.
2. Development of Mani Mahesh temple
3. Art and Craft Center at Bhalei Mata Chamba.
4. Development of Maa Hateshwari Temple Hatkoti Shimla.
Code:
A B C D
1,2 and 3 2 and 4 3 and 4 All are correct.

93. Consider the following statements:

1. According to Census 2011, the literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh is 6.40 percentage points
higher than the national average.
2. The gender gap reduced from 17.93 percentage points in 2001 to 13.6 percentage points
in 2011.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A B C D
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1 and 2 only 1 only 2 only None of the above

94. What is the percentage of enrolled children with access to smart phones in Himachal
Pradesh in 2020?

A B C D
58 percent 90 percent 95.6 percent 82.80 percent

95. Which of the following are top 3 districts of Himachal Pradesh in District Good Governance
Index 2019?

A B C D
Hamirpur, Bilaspur and Bilaspur, Hamirpur and Hamirpur, Kullu and Bilaspur, Mandi and
Kullu Kangra Mandi Hamirpur
96. Consider the following statements:
1. In the centre of a grassy meadow surrounded by cedar forest, a small lake called kund it
situated.
2. This lake lies in a depression formed by ancient glaciation.
3. A Nag temple is also located here.
The above statements is describing which of the following lakes of Himachal Pradesh?
A B C D
Rewalsar lake Ghadasaru lake Khajjiar lake Lama dal lake

97. Consider the following statements:

1. The Great Himalayan range separates the drainage of Satluj from Beas.
2. Zanskar range separates Shimla and Kinnaur from Tibet.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A B C D
1 only 2 only 1 and 2 only None of the above

98. Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (CLIMATE) LIST 2 (DISTRICT)
A. Wet sub-temperate zone 1) Una district
B. Humid sub-temperate zone 2) Palampur and Dharmshala
C. Humid sub-tropical zone 3) Kullu and Shimla districts
D. Sub-humid tropical zone 4) Nahan area of Sirmaur and Bhattiyat valley
Code
A B C D
A-2 , B-3 , C-4 , D-1 A-1 , B-2 , C-3 , D-4 A-4 , B-1 , C-2 , D-3 A-2 , B-4 , C-3 , D-1

99. What is the Infant Mortality Rate and Total Fertility Rate for Himachal Pradesh according to
2011 census?

A B C D
45 and 1.9 47and 2.0 45 and 1.8 39 and 2.5
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100. Consider the following statements:

1. He was appointed to the East Punjab High Court and then was appointed as the Prime
Minister of Kashmir.
2. He was also Constitutional Adviser to the State of Bikaner.
3. He was Chief Justice of India from 4th January 1954 to 23rd December 1954.
4. His autobiography is named 'Looking Back‘.
The above statement(s) is/are correct about Justice Meher Chand?
A B C D
1 and 2 only 1, 2 and 3 only 2, 3 and 4 only All of the above