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Instructions:

 This Test contains 100 questions.

 Each question carries 2 marks (Total Marks-200).

 Penalty for wrong answers – 1/3rd (0.67) of total mark allotted to each question.

 You are requested to use blue/black ball point pen.

 Time allotted - 2 hours.

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1. Consider the following statements regarding 4. Malda fault separates

the Mediterranean type of climate: (a) The Vindhyas from the Satpura ranges.
1. Mediterranean regions are often backed by (b) The Delhi ridge from the Aravallis.
mountains which act as barriers to on (c) The Eastern Ghats from the Western Ghats
coming westerlies. (d) Meghalayan plateau from the Peninsular
2. It occurs along the west coast of continents plateau.
in sub-tropical latitudes.
5. Consider the following statements regarding
3. Transhumance is widely practiced in
Thunderstorms and Tornadoes:
Mediterranean regions.
1. Both are violent storms occurring over a
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
small area but for short duration.
(a) 1 only
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(b) 2 only
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3. Thunderstorms over the sea are called
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water sprouts.
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2. Which one of the following statements wiseWhich
Tests of the above statements is/are correct?
incorrect regarding the climate in South tests(a) 1 and 2 only
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India? (b) 1 only
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(a) Peninsular situation and moderating effect (c) 2 and 3 only
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of the ocean keeps the temperature tests
of the (d) 1, 2 and 3
region lower than North India.
2 CSAT tests 6. Consider the following rivers:
(b) Temperature in South India increases from
the coast to the interior. 3 Full length tests1. Tapi
2. Mahi
(c) Extreme climatic conditions are found here.
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(d) None of the above For details Call:
Which of the rivers flow through rift valleys?
3. Which of the following
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(a) 1 and 2 only
happens when the sun shines vertically over (b) 2 and 3 only
the Tropic of Capricorn in the southern (c) 1, 2 and 3
hemisphere? (d) 1 and 3 only
(a) High pressure develops over Northwestern
7. Ocean currents are large masses of surface
India due to low temperatures.
water that circulate in regular patterns
(b) Low pressure develops over Northwestern
around the oceans. In this regard, consider
India due to high temperatures.
the following statements:
(c) No changes in temperature and pressure
1. North Indian Ocean demonstrates the
occur in north-western India.
dominant effect of winds on ocean current
(d) „Loo‟ blows in North-western India.
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2. Salinity differences play no role in 10. With reference to Mountain and Valley
influencing ocean currents. Breezes, consider the following statements:
3. Cape Sao Roque divides the equatorial 1. The warm air, of the high plateaus and ice
current into Brazilian and Cayenne Current. fields draining into the valley, is called
Which of the above statements is/are correct? katabatic wind.
(a) 1 only 2. Katabatic drainage is a cause of frost
(b) 2 only pockets in hilly and mountainous areas.
(c) 1 and 3 only Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) 2 and 3 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
8. Match the following temperate grasslands
(c) Both 1 and 2
with the regions in which they are found:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
List I List II
A. Pampas 1. Australia 11. Match the following types of ocean deposits
B. Velds 2. Argentina with their characteristics:
C. Downs 3. Hungary List I List II
D. Pustaz 4. South Africa A. Siliceous Ooze 1. Blue, Green or Red
Select the correct answer using the code given B. Mud 2. Calcareous
below: C. Pteropod Ooze 3. Diatoms
ABCD Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 2 4 1 3 below:
(b) 3 2 4 1 ABC
(c) 1 3 2 4 (a) 2 1 3
(d) 4 1 3 2 (b) 1 2 3
(c) 3 1 2
9. Select the correct statement regarding
(d) 1 3 2
Koeppen’s climatic classification:
1. According to this classification, vegetation is 12. Which of the following soils has highest salt
the visible index of climate. content?
2. The group A, B, C and E represents humid (a) Desert soil
conditions. (b) Saline soil
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (c) Peaty soil
(a) 1 only (d) Laterite soil
(b) 2 only
13. Consider the following climatic factors:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Pressure and surface winds
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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3. Western cyclonic disturbances and tropical (d) He headed the markets created by
cyclones Allauddin Khalji.
Which of the above factor(s) determine the
18. 'Zawabit', during the medieval history of
climate of India?
India, referred to which of the following?
(a) 2 and 3 only
(a) They were instruments used for land
(b) 2 only
measurements for revenue assessment
(c) 1 and 3 only
during the Mughal period.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(b) They were new techniques of irrigation
14. In ancient India, the term ‘Gaulmika’ was developed during the Delhi Sultanate.
used to refer to the (c) These were the regulations framed by Delhi
(a) Provincial governor Sultans to supplement the Muslim Law.
(b) Scribe attached to the royal court (d) These were the regulations declared by
(c) Head of the rural area administration Allauddin Khalji to regulate the markets.
(d) Specialist in Vedic rituals
19. Consider the following statements:
15. In the context of ancient India, ‘Satamana 1. Fatawa-i-Alamgiri was prepared by a group
and Krishnala’ were of jurists in the reign of Akbar.
(a) Women scholars 2. Tuti Nama was written in the time of
(b) Coins used as media of exchange Aurangzeb.
(c) Provincial governors Which of the statements given above is/are
(d) Specialists in Vedic rituals correct?
(a) 1 only
16. During the Vedic period in India,‘Rajasuya
(b) 2 only
and Vajpeya were
(c) Both 1 and 2
(a) Titles assumed by the kings
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(b) Rituals and sacrifices to strengthen king‟s
position. 20. Which of the following statements is/are
(c) Land revenue officials correct about Dayanand Saraswati?
(d) Institutions of higher learning 1. He supported the Puranas, polytheism and
domination of the priestly class.
17. Shahna, appointed during the reign of
2. Dayanand called for basing Hindu religion
Allauddin Khalji was responsible for which
on the preaching of the Vedas.
of the following?
3. He wrote Satyarth Prakash.
(a) He headed the military department.
Select the correct answer using the code given
(b) He was responsible for revenue collection.
below:
(c) He headed the communications
(a) 1 only
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(c) 1 and 2 only 2. Both the Factory Acts were not applicable
(d) 1, 2 and 3 on the British owned tea and coffee
plantations in India.
21. Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the statements given above is/are
the Policy of Ring Fence:
correct?
1. It was used by Robert Clive to defend the
(a) 1 only
English Company‟s frontiers.
(b) 2 only
2. Wellesley‟s policy of Subsidiary Alliance
(c) Both 1 and 2
was an extension of Ring Fence.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
3. It was aimed at creating buffer zones.
Which of the statements given above is/are not 24. Consider the following statements regarding
correct? the Parliament:
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its authority.
(c) 2 and 3 only Quesions2. The functions and powers of both the
(d) 1, 2 and 3 houses of Parliament are the same.
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3. Members other than Ministers cannot
22. "It was one of the greatest tribal uprisings in
2 Combined tests introduce bills in the Parliament.
Southern India, in which the hill tribesmen
2 Current affairs
Whichtests
of the above statements are incorrect?
in coastal Andhra revolted against a new
(a) 1 and 2 only
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restrictive forest regulation which prevented
(b) 2 and 3 only
them from engaging in their traditional
2 CSAT tests (c) 1 and 3 only
agricultural system in 1879".
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Which among the following tribal uprising is
best described by the above passage? 25. Consider the following statements regarding
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(c) Munda Revolt Constitution‟.
(d) Bhil Uprisings 2. It helps in realizing the Fundamental Rights
in practice.
23. With respect to the First and the Second
3. Writ of Mandamus is issued when the court
Indian Factory Acts, consider the following
finds that a particular office holder is not
statements:
doing legal duty and thereby is infringing on
1. The First Factory Act was passed as a
the Right of an individual.
result of the pressures built by the British
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
manufacturers on the Government of India.
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(c) 2 and 3 only (b) It is the organ of government responsible for

(d) 1, 2 and 3 the implementation of laws and policies
adopted by the Legislature.
26. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) In the Parliamentary form of executive, the
Bicameral Legislature in India:
Prime Minister is the head of the
1. It gives representation to all sections in the
government.
society and to all geographical regions of
(d) In the Presidential System, the President is
the country.
the head of the State and the Prime Minister
2. At present, only six states have a bicameral
is the head of the government.
legislature.
3. Rajya sabha is „Second Chamber‟ or the 29. Which of the following statements about the
„Lower House‟ of the Parliament. Reservation of Constituencies in India is
Which of the above statements are incorrect? incorrect?
(a) 1 and 2 only (a) In this system, for electing a representative
(b) 2 and 3 only from a particular community, only those
(c) 1 and 3 only voters would be eligible to vote who belong
(d) 1, 2 and 3 to that community.
(b) The Constitution provides for reservation of
27. Consider the following statements regarding
seats in the Lok Sabha and State
‘Preventive Detention’:
Legislative Assemblies for the Scheduled
1. If the government feels that a person can be
Castes (scs) and Scheduled Tribes (sts).
a threat to law and order or to the peace
(c) The decision of which constituency is to be
and security of the nation, it can detain or
reserved is taken by an independent body
arrest that person.
called the Delimitation Commission.
2. It can be extended only for two months.
(d) A quota of constituencies to be reserved in
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
each State is fixed depending on the
(a) 1 only
proportion of SCs or STs in that State.
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 30. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 the structure of Judiciary in India:
1. The Constitution of India provides for a
28. Which of the following statements regarding
single integrated judicial system.
the Executive is incorrect?
2. India does not have separate State courts.
(a) It is the organ of the government that
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
primarily looks after the functions of
(a) 1 only
implementation and administration of
(b) 2 only
government policies.
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
31. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 only
Human Rights:
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. Human rights are rights inherent to all
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
human beings, regardless of race, sex,
nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, or 34. Consider the following statements regarding
any other status. the theory of the basic structure of the
2. Human Rights Day is observed every year Constitution:
on 10th December. 1. Judiciary had advanced this in the famous
Which of the above statements is/are correct? case of Kesavananda Bharati.
(a) 1 only HPAS Mock Test2.Series
It places the Judiciary as the final authority
(b) 2 only in deciding what constitutes the basic
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(c) Both 1 and 2 structure.
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
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(a) 1 only
32. Consider the following statements regarding
2 Combined tests(b) 2 only
the Local Governments in independent
(c) Both 1 and 2
India: 2 Current affairs tests
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Community Development Programme of
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1952 sought to promote people‟s 35. How is Wholesale Price Index (WPI) different
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participation in local development. from the Consumer Price Index (CPI)?
2. States like Gujarat and
3Maharashtra
Full length tests1. WPI focuses on the price of goods traded
adopted the system of elected local bodies between corporations, rather than goods
around 1960. ------------------------------------
bought by consumers.
For
Which of the above statements is/are correct? details Call:
2. WPI includes services like transport, health,
(a) 1 only
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education, etc. Which CPI do not include.
(b) 2 only Select the correct answer using the code given
(c) Both 1 and 2 below:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
33. Consider the following statements regarding
(c) Both 1 and 2
the importance of Parliament:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. It helps people in holding the
representatives accountable.
2. It is vested with the power to choose and
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36. Regional Rural Banks (rrbs) have been 39. Consider the following statements regarding
created with the view of serving primarily Marketed Surplus generated during Green
the rural areas of India with basic banking Revolution Phase I in India:
and financial services. In this context, 1. Due to available marketed surplus, the price
consider the following statements: of food grains declined relative to other
1. The rural banks had the legislative backing items of consumption.
of the Regional Rural Banks Act 1976. 2. It benefited the lower income group who
2. The RRBs are sponsored by “Public Sector spends a large proportion of their income on
Banks”. food.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2

37. With reference to the concept of ‘growth 40. Consider the following statements regarding
with equity’, consider the following the trade barriers:
statements: 1. Tariff barriers refer to the tax imposed on
1. It is assessed by the market value of goods the import of goods by a country to protect
and services produced within the territory. domestic goods.
2. It aims to promote both economic growth 2. Tariff barriers are more explicit in nature
and social equality. than Non-tariff barriers.
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? 3. Tariff barriers are imposed on the quantity
(a) 1 only and quality of goods, whereas Non-tariff
(b) 2 only barriers are imposed on the value of goods.
(c) Both 1 and 2 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 1 only
38. Which of the following committee
(c) 2 and 3 only
emphasized on the small scale Industries
(d) 3 only
for promoting rural development in India?
(a) Karve Committee 41. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) S.L. Kapur Committee modern industries during the British period
(c) Abidhussain Committee in India:
(d) S.S. Kohli Committee 1. The progress of modern industry began
during the first half of the nineteenth
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2. Britishers developed capital goods (c) 1-B, 2-A, 3-D, 4-C

industries in India. (d) 1-D, 2-C, 3-B, 4-A
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
44. Which of the following was/were the reason
(a) 1 only
for the introduction of structural reforms in
(b) 2 only
China after 1949?
(c) Both 1 and 2
1. China was under the compulsion of the
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
International Monetary Fund to introduce
42. Consider the following statements: economic reforms.
1. Bretton Woods System re-established a 2. The Maoist vision of economic development
system of Fixed Exchange Rate. based on decentralization and self-
2. Under the Fixed Exchange Rate system, sufficiency had failed.
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when a government increases the exchange Select the correct answer using the code given
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rate making the domestic currency of 15 tests
cheaper, covering 1500
below:
it is called devaluation. Quesions
(a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? (b) 2 only
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(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only
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(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2 2 Current affairs tests
45. Consider the following statements regarding
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2 HP GK tests Non-farm employment in rural areas:
43. Match the following: 1. Seasonal unemployment in Indian
2 CSAT tests
List I List II agriculture can be tackeled through nonfarm
1. Land Reforms A. 3 Full length
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production. (a) 1 only
3. Import Substitution C. Aimed to (b) 2 only
promote industries in the backward (c) Both 1 and 2
Regions. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
4. Industrial Policy D. Aimed to shift
46. Which of the following statement regarding
Resolution, 1956 ownership to tillers.
Trade Related Analysis of Fauna and Flora
Select the correct answer using the code given
in Commerce (TRAFFIC) is/are correct?
below:
1. It is a joint programme of Worldwide Fund
(a) 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
for Nature (WWF) and United Nations
(b) 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-C
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2. It works in collaboration with Convention on 49. Which of the following can be the possible
International Trade in Endangered Species impacts of changes in carbon cycle because
of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). of anthropogenic activities?
3. It acts to reduce wildlife crime and illegal 1. Increased concentrations of CO2 in the
trade. atmosphere will lead to increased plant
Select the answer using the code given below: growth.
(a) 1 only 2. Increased concentration of CO2 in
(b) 3 only atmosphere will make the shells of marine
(c) 2 and 3 only organism thicker and strong.
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3. Increase in CO2 concentrations will lead to
warmer and acidic oceans.
47. Consider the following statements regarding
Select the correct answer using the code given
the soils of Tropical Rain Forests:
below:
1. Soil of tropical rainforests is red latosols,
(a) 1 and 2 only
and they are very thick.
(b) 1 and 3 only
2. The high rate of leaching makes these soils
(c) 2 and 3 only
virtually useless for agricultural purposes.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
(a) 1 only 50. Consider the following:
(b) 2 only 1. Star tortoise
(c) Both 1 and 2 2. Monitor lizard
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 3. Pygmy hog
4. Lion Tailed Macaque
48. Consider the following statements:
Which of the above species are found in India?
1. Gir sanctuary holds the only wild population
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
of Asiatic lions in the world.
(b) 2 and 3 only
2. It is listed in Schedule-I of Wildlife
(c) 1 and 4 only
(Protection) Act 1972.
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
3. Recently a vaccine has been developed by
India to directly cure the Canine Distemper 51. Which of the following statements is/are
Virus common amongst the big cats. correct about Eutrophication?
Which of the above statements are correct? (a) A low level of oxygen in the aquatic
(a) 1 and 2 only ecosystem deteriorates the ability of aquatic
(b) 2 and 3 only plants to perform photosynthesis.
(c) 1 and 3 only (b) The decomposition of dead aquatic
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oxygen which leads to the suffocation of (b) 2 only

organisms and ultimately their death. (c) Both 1 and 2
(c) Fishing practices are the leading cause of (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Eutrophication.
54. Match the following:
(d) All of the above
Local term for State Sacred Groves
52. Botanical Gardens refer to scientifically A. Gumpa Forests 1. Rajasthan
planned collection of trees, shrubs and B. Bugyal 2. Kerala
plants. In this context, consider the C. Kavu 3. Arunachal Pradesh
following statements: D. Orans 4. Uttarakhand
1. Botanical Gardens are now mainly focusing Select the correct answer using the code given
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2. They help in conserving indigenous and ABCD
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resources. (b) 3 4 2 1
3. Botanic Garden Conservation 4International
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(c) 4 2 1 3
(BGCI) is an intergovernmental 2organization
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to link botanic gardens in a global network.
55.tests
2 Current affairs Consider the following statements regarding
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Indicator species:
(a) 1 and 2 only 2 HP GK tests
1. It is among the most sensitive species in a
(b) 2 only
2 CSAT tests region.
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d) 1, 2 and 3 3 Full length tests2. Lichens and amphibians are indicators of
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53. Mangroves are trees and bushes growing Which of the above statements is/are correct?
below the high water level of springFor details Call:
tides (a) 1 only
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saltwater tolerance. In light of the given (c) Both 1 and 2
definition, consider the following (d) Neither 1 nor 2
statements:
56. Consider the following statements regarding
1. Mangroves are the characteristic littoral
Mangroves?
plant formations of equatorial sheltered
1. Mangroves are generally found in tropical
coastlines.
and sub-tropical sheltered coastlines.
2. Their physiological adaptation to
2. Mangroves trees have high resistance to
waterlogged anaerobic mud is low.
salinity stress and water logging.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
3. Mangroves help in increasing the fertility of
(a) 1 only
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Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d) Equal in all media
(a) 1 only
60. Consider the following statements regarding
(b) 2 only
the stem cells:
(c) 1 and 3 only
1. They have the capacity to self-renew by
(d) 1, 2 and 3
dividing and to develop into more
57. Consider the following statement about specialized cells.
Gravitation Force 2. Embryonic stem cells are derived from the
1. It governs the motion of planets of solar inner cell mass of a mammalian embryo
system around the sun after the final stage of development.
2. The force decreases with increase in Which of the above statements is/are correct?
distance (a) 1 only
3. The force is independent of the mass of the (b) 2 only
objects (c) Both 1 and 2
Which of the above statements is/are correct? (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) 1 only
61. Which could be the most appropriate
(b) 1 and 2 only
explanation for pressure cooker cooking
(c) 2 and 3 only
food faster?
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) An increase in pressure raises the boiling
58. Match the following: point of water which results in water boiling
List-I List-II at a temperature higher than 100 degrees
A. Vitamin B1 1. Osteopenia centigrade inside pressure cooker.
B. Calcium 2. Goiter (b) An increase in pressure decreases the
C. Iodine 3. Anaemia boiling point of water which results in water
D. Iron 4. Beriberi taking less time to reach its boiling point.
Select the correct code using the code given (c) The decrease in pressure raises the boiling
below: point of water which results in water boiling
ABCD at a temperature higher than 100 degrees
(a) 1 2 4 3 centigrade inside pressure cooker.
(b) 4 2 1 3 (d) None of the above
(c) 4 1 2 3
62. Which of the following isotopes is used in
(d) 4 1 3 2
the production of Heavy Water?
59. The speed of light is maximum in: (a) Deuterium
(a) Vacuum (b) Tritium
(b) Air (c) Protium
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63. Consider the following statements regarding 2. The festival celebrated this year also marks
Antibiotic medicines: the centenary of Anglo-Kuki war fought
1. These medicines stop the growth of the against the British in 1917-1919.
disease-causing microorganisms. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
2. The antibiotics are manufactured by incorrect?
growing specific microorganisms. (a) 1 only
Which of the above statements is/are incorrect? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) Both 1 and 2
(b) 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
(c) Both 1 and 2
67. Consider the following statements:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. At the UNFCCC Conference of Parties
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flows towards: A Module of 15 tests covering 1500 electricity apacity from non-
GW of installed
(a) Equal potential Quesions fossil fuel sources by the year 2030.
(b) Increasing potential 2. One Sun, One World, One Grid (OSOWOG)
4 Subject wise Tests
(c) Decreasing potential was jointly released by India and the UK at
(d) None of the above
2 Combined tests the COP26.
2 Current affairs
Whichtests
of the above statements is/are correct?
65. Consider the following statement regarding
(a) 1 only
Nuclear reactors: 2 HP GK tests
(b) 2 only
1. A nuclear reactor is a device in which fission
2 CSAT tests (c) Both 1 and 2
i.e. Combination of the nuclei occurs.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
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2. A reactor that produces more fissionable
68. Which of the following is/are referred as
material than it burns is called ------------------------------------
as Breeder
reactors. For detailsWhite
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1. Radio
(a) 1 only 2. Television
(b) 2 only 3. Refrigerator
(c) Both 1 and 2 4. Washing Machine
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 Select the correct answer using the codes given
below:
66. Consider the following statements with
(a) 1 and 2 only
respect to Chavang Kut Festival
(b) 3 and 4 only
1. It is the post-harvest festival of the Garo,
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
Khasi and Jaintia Tribes.
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69. Consider the following statements with Which of the statements given above is/are
respect to Drukpa Order correct?
1. Drukpa Lineage is a Buddhist tradition that (a) 1 and 2 only
began in the Himalayas. (b) 2 only
2. The founder of the Drukpa order flouted (c) 2 and 3 only
centuries of Buddhist tradition that barred (d) 1 and 3 only
nuns from physical exercise.
72. Consider the following statements with
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
respect to Aadi Mahotsav
correct?
1. It is a joint initiative of Ministry of Tribal
(a) 1 only
Affairs and TRIFED.
(b) 2 only
2. The theme of the festival is “A Celebration
(c) Both 1 and 2
of the Spirit of Tribal Crafts, Culture and
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Commerce”.
70. Consider the following statements with Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
respect to Gaofen-7 which was in news not correct?
recently (a) 1 only
1. It is an optical satellite for mapping (b) 2 only
purposes, surveying, and Geoinformation. (c) Both 1 and 2
2. It was launched by The Roscosmos. (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
73. Consider the following statement with
correct?
respect to ‘Special Protection Group’ (SPG)
(a) 1 only
1. Cabinet secretariat of India is the governing
(b) 2 only
body of SPG.
(c) Both 1 and 2
2. Every member of the Group shall hold office
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
during the pleasure of the President.
71. With reference to Missile Technology Which of the statement(s) given above is/are
Control Regime (MTCR), consider the correct?
following statements: (a) 1 only
1. It was established by the G-7 Countries. (b) 2 only
2. The members of the MTCR are prohibited (c) Both 1 and 2
from supplying UAV (unmanned aerial (d) Neither 1 nor 2
vehicle) systems controlled by the MTCR to
74. The ‘SVAMITVA scheme’ is related to which
non-members.
of the following?
3. The MTCR was started by the signing of a
(a) Provides financial benefits to small and
treaty at Yokohama in 1987.
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(b) Installation of solar pumps, grid-connected (b) Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)
solar power plants to help farmers. (c) Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle
(c) Promote cluster development of artisans (GSLV)
and traditional industries. (d) Small Satellite Launch Vehicle (SSLV)
(d) Mapping the land parcels in rural inhabited
78. With reference to the National
areas using drone technology.
Supercomputing Mission (NSM), consider
75. Consider the following statements with the following statements:
respect to Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) 1. It was launched to enhance the research
1. Section 7A of the OCI card rules states that capacities and capabilities in the country by
an applicant is not eligible for the OCI card if connecting them to form a Supercomputing
he, his parents or grandparentsHPAS
have Mock
ever Test Series
grid.
been a citizen of Pakistan, Bangladesh or 2. The Mission is being solely steered by the
A Module of 15 tests covering 1500
Sri Lanka. Ministry of Electronics and Information
Quesions
2. OCI does not confer political rights. Technology (MeitY).
4 Subject
3. They are exempted from registering wiseWhich
with Tests of the statements given above is/are
Foreigners Regional Registration correct ?
Office tests
2 Combined
(FRRO) no matter how long their stay. (a) 1 only
Which of the statement(s) given
2 Current affairs tests
above is/are (b) 2 only
correct? 2 HP GK tests (c) Both 1 and 2
(a) 1 and 2 only (d) Neither 1 nor 2
2 CSAT tests
(b) 2 and 3 only
79. With reference to ‘PM-CARES Fund’,
(c) 1 and 3 only 3 Full length tests
consider the following statements:
(d) 1, 2 and 3 ------------------------------------
1. It is a statutory fund with the Prime Minister
For
76. Which of the following will be launched by details Call:as its Chairman.
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2. Contribution to PM - CARES Fund does not
agriculture? qualify as Corporate Social Responsibility
(a) Kisan UDAAN Expenditure.
(b) Farmer UDAAN Which of the statements given above is/are
(c) Kisan Kalyan UDAAN correct ?
(d) Krishi UDAAN (a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
77. Recently, an Earth Observation Satellite
(c) Both 1 and 2
(EOS-04) was launched by the Indian Space
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Research Organisation (ISRO) using which
of the following launch vehicles ?
(a) Satellite Launch Vehicle (SLV)

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80. Consider the following statements with (b) Nitrogen – Oxygen – Argon – Carbon
respect to National Infrastructure Pipeline Dioxide
(NIP) (c) Oxygen – Nitrogen – Argon – Carbon
1. It aims to enhance infrastructure in identified Dioxide
sectors for a period of five years from 2018- (d) Nitrogen – Carbon Dioxide – Oxygen –
23. Argon
2. The funding of the NIP will be jointly made 84. Consider the following statements:
by the Central Government and State 1. Beyond the tropics, the sun is never
Governments alone. overhead at any time of the year.
Which of the statement(s) given is/are correct? 2. At equinox, all parts of the world have equal
(a) 1 only days and nights.
(b) 2 only Which of the statements given is/are correct?
(c) Both 1 and 2 (a) 1 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 (b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
81. Soil Creep refers to
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(a) Slow and gradual movement of soil down
the hill slopes. 85. Consider the following statements with

(b) Complete saturation of soil with water. reference to Ocean currents:

(c) Rapid movement of a large mass of soil on 1. They determine the locations of major

steep slopes. fishing grounds in the world.

(d) Loosening of rocks due to earthquakes. 2. They prevent freezing of Britain Coast.
3. They affect Monsoon in the Indian Sub-
82. Consider the following statements regarding continent.
Equatorial type of Climate: Which of the statements given is/are correct?
1. There is uniformity of temperature (a) 1 and 2 only
throughout the year. (b) 2 and 3 only
2. It is characterized by high annual rainfall. (c) 1 only
Which of the statements given is/are correct? (d) 1, 2 and 3
(a) 1 only
86. Arrange the following physiographic
(b) 2 only
features as found from the upper to the
(c) Both 1 and 2
lower course of a river:
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
1. Meanders
83. Which among the following is the correct 2. River capturing
sequence of gases in the decreasing order 3. Deltas
of their concentration in the atmosphere? Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) Carbon Dioxide – Nitrogen – Oxygen -Argon (a) 2-1-3

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(b) 2-3-1 89. The Permanent Settlement of Bengal was

(c) 1-3-2 brought into effect by the East India
(d) 1-3-2 Company headed by the Governor-General
Lord Cornwallis in 1793. Which of the
87. The Narmada and Tapi rivers flow through
following objectives did the British want to
rift valleys. With respect to this, consider
achieve by introducing this revenue
the following statements:
system?
1. The rift valleys are caused through
1. Encouraging investment in agriculture.
upheaval of Himalayas and subsidence of
2. Securing regular flow of revenue.
peninsular region.
3. Ensuring surety of profit on investment to
2. These rivers though having rich alluvial
entrepreneurs.
deposits are devoid of deltas.
HPAS Mock Test
4. Series
Building a new class of rich landowners who
Which of the statements given above is/are
would be loyal to the Company.
correct? A Module of 15 tests covering 1500
Select the correct answer using the code given
(a) 1 only Quesions
below:
(b) 2 only 4 Subject wise Tests
(a) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
2 Combined tests
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
2 Current affairs tests
88. Which of the following statements regarding (d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
the ‘Summary Settlement’ of 1856 2 HP GKaretests
90. Which of the following aspects is not
correct?
2 CSAT tests common to both Bhakti movement and Sufi
1. It was introduced in the Awadh region.
movement?
2. It was based on the assumption3 that Full length
the tests
(a) Personal love for God
taluqdars had a permanent stake in the
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(b) Worship of idols
land, but they had established their holdFor details Call:
(c) Mysticism
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over land through force and fraud.
(d) Visit to holy shrines
3. It proceeded to remove the taluqdars
wherever possible. 91. The ‘Salt March’ of Gandhiji in 1930 had a
Select the correct answer using the code given great importance in the Indian Freedom
below: Movement. Which of the following
(a) 1 and 2 only statements is/are correct regarding the Salt
(b) 1 and 3 only March?
(c) 2 and 3 only 1. It was this event that first brought Mahatma
(d) 1, 2 and 3 Gandhi to world attention.
2. It was the first nationalist activity in which
women participated in large numbers.

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3. It was the Salt March which forced upon the (d) The Upper castes and the Conservatives
British the realisation that their Raj would
94. Which of the following statements hold true
not last forever, and that they would have to
for ‘Government of India Act, 1919’?
devolve some power to the Indians.
(a) It introduced diarchy at the Central
Select the correct answer using the code given
government.
below:
(b) Under it, finance and law & order were
(a) 2 only
declared transferred subjects.
(b) 1 and 3 only
(c) Some of the Congress leaders were in favor
(c) 2 and 3 only
of accepting the proposal.
(d) 1, 2 and 3
(d) It introduced some restrictions on Central
92. The Lahore Resolution popularly known as government over the Provincial
Pakistan Resolution was passed on 23rd governments.
March 1940. Which of the following
95. With reference to ‘Federalism in India’,
statements regarding the Resolution is/are
which of the following statements are
correct?
correct?
1. Sikandar Hayat Khan, the Punjab Premier
1. Federalism is a system of government
and leader of the Unionist Party, played a
wherein power is divided between a central
role in drafting the Resolution but he was
authority and various constituent units of the
totally against the idea of Pakistan.
country.
2. The Resolution for the first time formally
2. The existence and authority of each tier of
mentioned the word „Pakistan‟, the idea
government is constitutionally guaranteed.
which was first stated by Choudhry Rehmat
3. NITI Aayog has called for „Co-operative
Ali.
and Competitive Federalism‟ in States.
Select the correct answer using the code given
Select the correct answer using the code given
below:
below:
(a) 1 only
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(c) 1 and 2 only
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
(d) 1, 2 and 3
93. The phrase ‘Breakwaters in the storm’ in the
96. With reference to ‘Indian Languages’, which
context of modern Indian history has been
of the following statements is/are correct?
used for:
1. The Seventh Schedule to the Indian
(a) Modern educated Indian intelligentsia
Constitution includes 22 official languages
(b) Landlords and Moneylenders
of India.
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2. According to Census 2011, Tamil is the (c) Both 1 and 2

second most spoken language in India after (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Hindi.
99. Consider the following Fundamental Rights
Select the correct answer using the code given
enshrined in the Indian Constitution:
below:
1. Right to hold rallies and demonstrations on
(a) 1 only
any issue under Article 19(1)(j)
(b) 2 only
2. Right to life and liberty under Article 21.
(c) Both 1 and 2
3. Right to profess and practice religion under
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Article 25.
97. Which of the following are features of Indian 4. Rights of the accused and convicts under
System of Federalism? HPAS Mock Test Series
Article 22.
1. Dual system of government Which of the1500
above rights come under Right to
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2. Separate federal and provincial Judiciary Freedom?
Quesions
3. Dual citizenship (a) 1, 2 and 3 only
4. Separation of powers 4 Subject wise Tests
(b) 2, 3 and 4 only
5. Written Constitution 2 Combined tests(c) 1, 3 and 4 only
Select the correct answer using the code given (d) 1, 2 and 4 only
below:
2 Current affairs tests
100. Consider the following statements:
(a) 1, 4 and 5 only 2 HP GK tests
1. Self-governing village communities were
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
2 CSAT tests created in India during colonial times in the
(c) 2, 3 and 4 only
3 Full length tests form of„sabhas‟.
(d) 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
2. Elected local government bodies were
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98. Consider the following statements: created after 1882; called as Local Boards.
For details Call:
1. Swaran Singh Committee recommended 3. Panchayats were established in a number
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the incorporation of Fundamental Duties in of provinces following the enactment of the
the Indian Constitution. Government of India Act, 1919.
2. To pay taxes is one of the Fundamental Which of the statements given above is/are
Duties of the citizens. correct?
Which of the statements given above is/are (a) 1 only
correct? (b) 2 only
(a) 1 only (c) 2 and 3 only
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