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Time: 2 hrs MM: 200

Note: Each question carry 2 Marks.

1. Who coined the name “ Himachal Pradesh”

a. Acharya Diwakar Dutt Sharmab. Acharya Ram Prashad Sharmac. Pt. Padam devd. Dr. Y.S. Parmar

2. Who represented Himachal Pradesh in Constituent Assembly?

a. Yashwant Raib. Ranjit Singhc. Sardar Hukam Singhd. Dr. Y.S. Parmar

3. “Pauri” festival is held at

a. Udaipur, Lahaul-Spitib. Sujanpurc. Haripur- Gulerd. Chamba

4. What is “Chhang”?

a. Languageb. Dancec. Festival

5. Which is the southernmost district of Himachal Pradesh?

a. Bilaspurb. Solan

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6. Which Maurayan ruler negotiated an alliance with Parvatkas ( People of Himalayas)

a. Ashokab. Changraguptac. Samudraguptad. Mahendra

7. Sirsa river flows in

a. Solanb. Unac. Bilaspurd. Kinnaur

8. Which river separates Shimla and Kullu districts

a. Pabbarb. Uhalc. Tonsd. Sutlej

9. Solasinghi Mountain Range falls in which district

a. Unab. Sirmaurc. Kangrad. Bilaspur

10. Solang Nala is near

a. Sunder Nagarb. Solanc. Manalid. Palampur

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Career Point Shimla11. Which district of Himachal touches Roper district of Punjab?

a. Bilaspurb. Chambac. Kangrad. Sirmour

12. Bara Bhangal' is situated in which district?

a. Lahaul and Spitib. Chambac. Kangrad. Una

13. Which district in H.P has its borders with Sirmaur, Uttarakhand, Solan and Mandi?

a.Bilaspurb.Shimlac.Kinnaurd. Kullu

14. Himachal Pradesh is situated in the hills of

a. Western Himalayasb. Northern Himalayasc. Southern Himalayasd. Central Himalayas

15. Who issued orders that one Rupee and two copper Coins be placed before statue of God and set aside to be sent to Ayodhayaya every year?

a. Raja Jagat singh of Kullub.Raja Bishan Singh of Gulerc.Raja Surajsen of Mandid.Raja Ishwersen of Suket

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Career Point Shimla16. Lunkhari Khad is in ---------District?

a. Unab. Chambac. Shimlad. None

17. Which is not the theme of Himachal folk songs:

a. Loveb. Sacrificec. Prayerd. War

18. The maximum cultivated area in Himachal Pradesh falls in:

a. High Hill Zoneb. Cold Dry Zonec. Mid Hillsd. Shivalik Zone

19. Which of the follwing districts was not under ancient kunindas?

a. Sirmaurb. Shimlac. kullu d. Kangra

20. Ashoka sent a group of Buddhist monks to Himalaya to spread buddhism under the leadership of

a. Kasapa gotta b. Dundhibissar c. Sanadeva d. Majjhima

21. Which of the following peak do not lie in Kullu

a. Deo Tibba

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22. Which of the following is a hot water spring

a. Lunani b. Salol c. Sulahd. Jwalamukhi

23. Gugga fair is not celebrated in which place? a. Chaksari b. Bakhloh c. Nurpur d. Ghedwi

24. Where is battaraha mohalla:

a. Palampur b. Shimla c. Dharamshala d. Sirmaur

25. Sonbhadra Festival is famouse of the district-a. Kangrab. Mandic. Kullud. Una

26. Sonbhadra Festival is famouse of the district-

a.Kangrab. Mandic. Kullud. Sirmour

27. Which day is observed as Pahari day in Himachal Pradesh?

a.1st November

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c. 8th april

d. 10th December

28.  Riwalsar is the birth place of :a. Padamsambhavab. Raja Preekshitc. Hdimbad.None of above

29. By which of the following names Lord Shiva is not called in Himachal Pradesh?

a. Baijnathb. Guggac. Mahasud. Ruldang

30. ‘Bakarmala’ festival is famous of district –a. Mandib. Shimlac. Kullud. Kangra

31. ‘Bakarmala’ festival is famous of district –a. Mandib. Shimlac. Kullud. Kangra

32. In the Trans-Girl the custom ‘Reet Katal’ is associated with-a. To sacrifice the eldest son in maternal uncle’s houseb. To arrange a common wife for all brothersc. Both of thesed. None of these

33. On the occasion of Shand,observed after every twelve years in upper area of Shimla district , what is popularity done?

a. Sweets and Distributionb. Human Sacrificec. Both of these

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34. Dr. parmar fair is observed at a place ?a. Shimlab. Solanc. Haripur Dhard. None of these

35. The badwara devta worshipped in the Arki area was a famous personality of Mahabharata period, named-

a. Arjunb. Bhimc. Sahadevd. Karan

36. The cabinet Mission Plan for India Ensisaged

a. Federationb. Confederationsc. Unitary form of Governmentd. Unioon of states

37.The constituent Assembly of India Started Functioning from

a. 9th December, 1946b. 1st january, 1947c. 26th January, 1947 d. 15th August, 1947

38. How many Sessions of the Indian Constituent Assembly were conducted for the formulation of indian Constitutional?

a. 7 b.11c. 12d. 15

39. The Unitary System of govt Possesses which of the following advantages?

a. Greater adaptability b . Strong State c. Greater participation by the people d. Lesser Chances of authoritarianism

40. The cardinal features of political system in india are 1. it is a democaratic public

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a) 1 and 2b) 1,2 and 3c) 2,3 and 4d) All of these

41. According to the Constitution of India , which of the following are fundamental for the governance of the country?

a. Fundamental Rightsb. Fundamental Dutiesc. Directive Principles of State Policyd. Fundamental Rights and Fundamental Duties

42. In Indian Polity which one is supreme?a. The Supreme Courtb. The Constitutionc. The Parliamentd. Religion

43. The constitution of India is republican because ita. Provides for an elected Parliamentb. Provides for adult franchisec. Contains a bill of rightsd. Has no hereditary elements

44. The office of Lokpal and Lokayukta in India is based on which one of the following?

a. Parlimantery Commissioner of UKb. Ombudsman in Scandinaviac. Procurator General of Russiad. Council of state in France

45. Which constitution has inspired the Indian concepts of Rule of law, Parliamentary system and law- making procedure?

a. US Constitutionb. British Constitutionc. Canadian Constitutiond. All of the above

46. The Ninth Schedule to the Indian Constitution was added bya. First Amendmentb. Eighth Amendmentc. Ninth Amendment

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47. In which Article of the Constitution of India says ,”No Child below the age of 14 years shall be employed to work in any factory or mines or engaged in any other hazardous employment “?

a. Article 24b. Article 45c. Article 330d. Article 368

48. How many languages have been recognised by the Constitution?a. 15b. 18c. 22d. 24

49. Which part of the Indian Constitution deals with Fundamental Rights?

a. Part Ib. Part IIc. Part IIId. Part 1V

50. The Tenth Schedule of Indian Constitution deals with a. Anti – defection Legislatonb. Panchayti Rajc. Land Reformsd. Distribution of powers between the Union and States

51. Schedule Ninth of the Indian Constitution deals witha. Subjects contained in the union list , State list and Concurrent listb. The recognition of languagesc. Certain acts and regulations of State Legislatures dealing with land

reforms and abolition of Zamindarid. The territories of State and Union territories

52. In which part of the Constitution , details of citizenship are mentioned?

a. 1b. 2c. 3d. 4

53. At the time of enactment of the constitution , which one of the following ideals was not included in the preamble?

a. Liberty

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Career Point Shimlab. Equalityc. Socialistd. Justice

54. Which one of the following describes India a Secular State?a. Fundamental Rightsb. Preamble to the constitutionc. 9th Scheduled. Directive Principle

55. Which of the following emerges clearly from the Preamble?1. When the constitution was enacted2. The ideals that were to be achieved3. The system of government4. The source of authoroity

Codesa. 2,3 and 4b. 1, and 2c. 1, 2 and 3d. 1, 2 , 3 and 4

56. Who said Preamble is the keynote to the Constitution?a. Ernest Barkerb. KM Munshic. BR Ambedkard. DD Basu

57. Which of the following is correct?a. Social equality is not guaranteed in our constitutionb. Social equality already existed in our countryc. Social equality is guaranteed in our constitutiond. None of the above

58.Which among the following is the correct expression of the term ‘ Secular in India’?

a. India has many religionb. Indians have religious freedomc. To follow the religion depends upon the will of an individuald. There is no religion of the state in India

59. A person will lose his citizenship, ifa. He voluntarily surrenders his citizenshipb. The government withdraws his citizenshipc. He voluntarily accepts citizenship of another countryd. All of the above

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Career Point Shimla60. Match List l (Article of the Constitution of India with List ll (Fundamental Rights) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists

List l List ll

A. Article 14 1. Right to equalityB. Article 22 2. Right of a person under detentionC. Article 25 3. Right to freedom of ReligionD. Article 32 4. Right to constitutional Remedies

Codes A B C D A B C Da. 1 2 3 4 b. 2 1 3 4c. 2 1 4 3 d. 1 2 4 3

61. Freedom of the Press in India is a. Available to the people under the law of the Parliamentb. Specifically provided in the Constitutionc. Implied in the right of freedom of expressiond. Available to the people of India under executive power

62. Civil equality implies a. Equality before lawb. Equality of Opportunityc. Equal Distribution of Wealthd. Equal Right to participate in the affairs of the state

63. Which of the following can a court issue for enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

a. A decreeb. An ordinancec. A writd. A notification

64. Which Constitutional Amendment deleted the Right to Property from the list of Fundamental Rights?

a. 42nd Amendmentb. 43rd Amendmentc. 44th Amendmentd. 62nd Amendment

65. The Fundamental rights in Indian Constitution primarily act as limitations upon the powers of the

1. Executive

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Select the correct answer using the codes given belowa. Only 1b. Only 2c. 1 and 2d. 1,2 and 3

66. The writ “ Habeas Corpus” is available fora. Directing any person , corporation or interior court to do some

particular thingb. The purpose of releasing from illegal custody , persons unlawfully

detained c. Direction of Supreme court to an interior court to send the records of

the pending cased. Directing the lower court to stop proceedings by a higher court

67. At present in the Constitution of India Right to Property isa. Fundamental Rightb. Legal Rightc. Moral Rightd. None of the above

68. The word ‘Hindus’ in Article 25 of the constitution of India does not include

a. Buddhistsb. Jainsc. Sikhsd. Parsees

69. Which of the following courts is responsible for the enforcement of Fundamental Rights?

a. Supreme Courtb. High Courtc. Both ‘a’ and ‘b’d. District Court

70.Which of the following are not among the rights provided only to the citizens of India?

a. Right against discriminationb. Right to Votec. Right to equalityd. Right to hold public office

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Career Point Shimla71. Name the mobile app that has been launched by Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur as a part of the first phase of ‘horn not ok’ awareness campaign in Manali and Shimla? a. No horn b. Shaur Nahin c. Say no to horns d. Peaceful driving e. None of these

72.Which Indian cricketer has reached number 1 position in the ICC Player Rankings for Test Batsmen, as per the latest ICC ranking

a. Shikhar Dhawan b. Virat Kohli c. Rohit Sharma d. MS Dhoni e. None of these

73.Which country won the Women’s Hockey World Cup 2018 that concluded in London, becoming world champions in Women’s hockey for a record 8th time? a. Iran b. Ireland c. Netherlands d. South Korea e .None of these

74 Mony K. Mathew passed away following a heart attack. He was a _____? a. financial journalist b. sports journalist c. food critic d. educationalist e. None of these

75.Recently Parliament passed Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill, 2017 to provide constitutional status to the ______? a. National Commission for Backward Classes b. National Commission for Scheduled Tribes c. National Commission for Scheduled Languages d. National Commission for Scheduled Banks e. None of these

76.Which state government launched Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for empowerment of women recently?

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77. A revised Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) was signed by which ministry with NABARD and National Water Development Agency (NWDA) for funding of central share of 99 prioritized irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY)? a. Ministry of Science and Technology b. Ministry of Urban Affairs c. Ministry of Home Affairs d. Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation e. None of these

78.Who was elected as Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman recently. a. B K Hariprasad b. Harivansh c. Amith Bharghav d. Saran Singh e. None of these

79.Which bill was passed in Lok Sabha on 9th August 2018, to overturn a Supreme Court order concerning certain safeguards against arrest under the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe law? a. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Bill, 2018 b. Violence Against Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Amendment Bill, 2017 c. Safeguard of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Amendment Bill, 2018 d. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Protection Amendment Bill, 2018 e. None of these

80.Who has written the Book ‘Bebak Baat’ a. Adharsh Goel b. Vijay Goel c. Vivek Singh d. Karthik Nagarajan e. None of these

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Career Point Shimla81.Who has become the first-ever woman Chief Justice of Jammu and Kashmir High Court? a. Justice Gita Mittal b. Justice Preethi Reddy c. Justice Kamila Jahan d. Justice Ramya Menon e. None of these

82.When was World Elephant Day 2018 celebrated? a. August 11 b. August 7 c. August 12 d. August 13 e. None of these

83.Which will be the first city in North India to get a full-fledged Space Technology Research Centre? a. Jammu b. Guwahati c. Lucknow d. Kanpur e. None of these

84.Name the book written by Prime Minister Narendra Modi that was released in Odia by Union Minister for Oil and Natural. a. Stress Buster b. Champion’s Guide c. Exam Warriors d. A guide to success e. None of these

85.India celebrated its _____ Independence Day on 15th August 2018? a. 72nd b. 65th c. 70th d. 75th e. None of these

86.Atal Bihari Vajpayee, passed away following a long term illness, in Delhi, on 16th August 2018. How many times did he serve as Prime Minister of India? a. 4 b. 3

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87.Who was re-elected as president of Mali?

a. Soumaila Cisse b. Ibrahim Boubacar Keita c. Abdul Wahab d. Masood Ali Sahad e. None of these

88.Following heavy rainfall and flood in Kerala, the Central government has constituted a coordination committee to work on the discharge of floodwaters between Kerala-Tamilnadu. Name the head of the committee? a. Narendra Kumar b. Dharmendra Upadhyay c. Parasuram Nair d. Anitha Menon e. None of these

89.What is the rank of Indian football team in the latest FIFA world rankings a. 110 b. 55 c. 46 d. 96 e. None of these

90.Name India’s first mission to study the solar corona, that is planned to be launched in 2019-2020, by Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-XL) from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh? a. Akash – I b. Apoorva – I c. SuryaDev – M1 d. Aditya-L1 e. None of these

91.Rajabhau Godse died following a short term illness in Maharashtra. What was his profession? a. Actor b. Business man c. Politician

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92.When was the 15th World Humanitarian Day observed throughout the world? a. August 18 b. August 17 c. August 16 e. None of these

93.Central Government has launched Draft International Air Connectivity (IAC) scheme to extend which air travel programme to international circuits? a. All India Air Connectivity Programme (AIACP) b. UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) c. Air Connectivity for India (ACI) d. Civil Aviation Scheme (NCAS) e. None of these

94.Who was sworn in as Australia’s 30th prime minister. a. Scott Morrison b. Malcolm Turnbull c. Josh Frydenberg d. Peter Dutton e. None of these

95. Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani at the Reliance Industries’ 41st Annual General Meeting said that Reliance is India’s largest payer of Goods and Services Tax (GST), Excise and Customs Duty, and Income Tax in the private sector paying ____ in FY18? a. Rs.9844 crore b.Rs.7890 crore c. Rs.5676 crore d. Rs.5977 crore e. None of these

96.Who has been appointed the chairperson of National Green Tribunal? a. Justice Sambasiva Rao b. Justice Sadasiva Reddy c. Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel d. Justice Akhilesh Yadav e. None of these

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Career Point Shimla97.Who received the Knowledge Excellence Award from Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Anil Gopishankar Mukim, for Outstanding Contribution in Aluminium Knowledge domain, at the 22nd International Conference on Non-Ferrous Minerals and Metals 2018 at Ranchi, Jharkhand? a. Dr. Tapan Kumar Chand b. B Sriram c. Anupam Chaudhary d. Sanjay Mitra e. None of these98.The Smart Cities Digital Payments Awards (SCDPA) 2018 ‘100 days Challenge in 100 Smart Cities’ is part of the initiatives of MoHUA to promote ease of living for India’s urban residents. How many awards will be conferred as part of this program? a. 15 b. 20 c. 25 d. 12 e. None of these

99.Venkaiah Naidu became the first Chairman of Rajya Sabha to sign MOU with the visiting President of the Senate of the Republic of Rwanda, _____ on his visit during 09 to 11, July 2018? a. Bernard Makuza b. Edward Razazzi c. Nathanial Bennet d. Daniel Reccardio e. None of these

100. The Energy Minister of which state government announced that the state government will launch “one farmer one transformer” scheme for the farmers from August 2018? a. Madhya Pradesh b. Maharashtra c. Kerala d. Gujarat e. None of these

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