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HPSC Mains 2021
120 Questions · GS-I, GS-II
GS-I (100)GS-II (20)
GS-I(100 questions)
Q. 1
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Among the following languages, which has/have been declared as 'Classical Language / Languages' by the Indian Government? (i) Malayalam (ii) Kannada (iii) Telugu (iv) Tamil (A) (i) and (iv) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) (ii), (iii) and (iv) only (D) All of the above
Q. 2
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which among the following is known as 'Virodhi Kavi' or the 'Rebel Poet'? (A) Suryakant Tripathi Nirala (B) Kazi Nazrul Islam (C) Sumitranandan Pant (D) Mohan Rakesh
Q. 3
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
In which of the following place/places are the famous Ashokan pillars found? (i) Sanchi (ii) Sarnath (iii) Lauriyā Nandangarh (iv) Amravati Choose the correct answer: (A) (i) only (B) (i) and (ii) only (C) (i), (ii) and (iii) only (D) All of the above
Q. 4
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Who were the chief painters of the Hamza-nama under Akbar's order? (A) Bihzad and Mulla Dust Muhammad (B) Daswanth and Basawan (C) Sayyed Ali and Abdas Samad (D) Manohar and Bishun Das
Q. 5
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which language was used as the official language in Satavahana Age? (A) Sanskrit (B) Prakrit (C) Telugu (D) Tamil
Q. 6
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which among the following is NOT a proto-Harappan culture? (A) Amri culture (B) Sothi culture (C) Kot-Diji culture (D) Zhob culture
Q. 7
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Who led the English Company's Embassy to Emperor Farrukhsiyar court? (A) Thomas Roe (B) Gerald Aungier (C) Robert Clive (D) John Surman
Q. 8
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following is incorrectly paired? (A) Ramosi Uprising : Chittur Singh, 1822 (B) Santal Rebellion : Birsa Munda, 1899 (C) Rangpur Uprising : Dirjaznarain, 1783 (D) Kol Uprising : Buddhu Bhagat, 1831
Q. 9
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following statements about the 'Ahrar Movement' are true? (i) One of its founders was Maulana Muhammad Ali. (ii) Its members advocated active participation in the Indian National Movement. (iii) It was founded in the early decades of the twentieth century. (iv) It supported the loyalist politics of the Aligarh Movement. Choose the correct answer: (A) (i), (iii), (iv) (B) (i), (ii), (iii) (C) (i), (iii), (iv) (D) (i), (iv), (iii)
Q. 10
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Arrange the chronological order of the Sufi saints : (i) Nasiruddin Chirag-i-Delhi (ii) Shaikh Muinuddin Sijzi (iii) Baba Farid (iv) Nizamuddin Aulia Choose the correct chronology : (A) (ii), (iv), (iii), (i) (B) (ii), (iii), (iv), (i) (C) (i), (iii), (iv), (ii) (D) (i), (ii), (iii), (iv)
Q. 11
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Who assassinated Stevens, the District Magistrate of Tippera (Tripura) in 1931? (A) Kalpana Datta and Suhasini Ganguly (B) Pritilata Waddedar and Kalpana Datta (C) Santi and Suniti Chaudhury (D) Bina Das and Basanti Devi
Q. 12
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which dynasty ruled in the region of modern Haryana at the time of Ghaznavid invasion? (A) Tomara Rajputs (B) Parmara Rajputs (C) Chauhan Rajputs (D) Kacchwaha Rajputs
Q. 13
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which statements are correct about the Bhakti saint Namdev? (I) Worshipped Vitthal of Pandharpur. (II) He was from Gujarat. (III) He was a son of a tailor. (IV) He wrote many Abhangas. Choose the correct answer : (A) (I), (II), (III), (IV) (B) (II), (III), (IV) (C) (I), (III), (IV) (D) (I), (II), (II)
Q. 14
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Given below are the locations of four archaeological sites in India : (P) Attirampakkam, (Q) Bhimbetka, (R) Piklihal, (S) Burzahom Which among the following presents the correct order of their locations from North to South ? (A) SQPR (B) QRPS (C) QSPR (D) SQR P
Q. 15
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which among the following is a term that emerged during the 18th century in connection with the Agrarian system which basically meant a contract by which the revenue of an area was farmed out to the highest bidder ? (A) Patta (B) Qaul (C) Tashkhis (D) Ijara
Q. 16
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
With reference to the Mughal administration, which among the following options is connected to the features of Mansabdari System ? (A) Zat, Sawar (B) Barkat, Fana (C) Namus, Din (D) Peshkash, Nazr
Q. 17
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
In the context of Land Revenue Settlement of Colonial India, which of the following statements is NOT correct ? (A) In 1790, Lord Wellesley introduced the Permanent Settlement in Bengal Province. (B) Under this, the Zamindars were recognised as the owners of the entire land in their Zamindaris. (C) It made right of land ownership hereditary. (D) Zamindars were given the right to sell the land.
Q. 18
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
With reference to Medieval Indian History, what does 'Pietra Dura' refer to ? (A) It was a type of textile design prevalent in Deccan. (B) Coloured, hard stones placed in depressions carved into marble or sandstone creating beautiful, ornate patterns. (C) A variety of musical instrument played during Mughal wedding rituals. (D) A kind of coloured photograph brought from Iran to the Mughal court.
Q. 19
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Arrange the following cases related to basic structure of Constitution in chronological order. (I) Minerva Mills Case (II) Golak Nath Case (III) Indira Gandhi vs Raj Narain (IV) Kesavanand Bharati Case (A) II → III → I → IV (B) II → IV → III → I (C) I → III → II → IV (D) II → III → I → IV
Q. 20
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Assertion (A) : Financial bills can be introduced only in the Lower House (Lok Sabha). Reason (R) : Lower House (Lok Sabha) is directly elected by the people. (A) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A (B) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A (C) A is true but R is false (D) A is false but R is true
Q. 21
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
The notion of upholding and protecting the sovereignty, unity and integrity of India is contained in : (A) Preamble (B) Directive Principles of State Policy (C) Fundamental Duties (D) Fundamental Rights
Q. 22
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
The terms Liberty, Equality and Fraternity used in the Preamble of the Constitution of India are inspired from which revolution ? (A) Russian Revolution (B) Chinese Revolution (C) French Revolution (D) American War of Independence
Q. 23
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
What is the name of our country as given by the Constitution of India ? (A) Hindustan that is Bharatavarsha (B) India that is Hindustan (C) India that is Bharat (D) Bharat Desh that is India
Q. 24
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
In which part of the Constitution of India is mentioned the promotion of international peace and security ? (A) Preamble to the Constitution (B) Directive Principles of State Policy (C) Fundamental Duties (D) Ninth Schedule
Q. 25
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Under which Article can any citizen of India move directly to the Supreme Court of India for violation of any of his/her fundamental rights ? (A) Article 32 (B) Article 35 (C) Article 14 (D) Ninth Schedule
Q. 26
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Match List I with List II and select the sequence of correct answer- List I (a) Recognised Languages (b) Anti-Defection (c) States and Union Territories (d) Allocation of Rajya Sabha Seats (e) Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes List II (1) Fourth Schedule (2) Tenth Schedule (3) Fifth Schedule (4) Eighth Schedule (5) First Schedule Sequence – (A) (a)-(1), (b)-(2), (c)-(3), (d)-(4), (e)-(5) (B) (a)-(5), (b)-(4), (c)-(2), (d)-(3), (e)-(1) (C) (a)-(4), (b)-(2), (c)-(5), (d)-(1), (e)-(3) (D) (a)-(4), (b)-(5), (c)-(1), (d)-(2), (e)-(3)
Q. 27
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which one of the following is the correct chronological order of the conferment of the full statehood of the Indian Union ? (A) Sikkim – Arunachal Pradesh – Nagaland – Haryana (B) Nagaland – Haryana – Sikkim – Arunachal Pradesh (C) Sikkim – Haryana – Nagaland – Arunachal Pradesh (D) Nagaland – Arunachal Pradesh – Sikkim – Haryana
Q. 28
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Consider the following statements – (1) Right to Vote is a legal right and not a fundamental right. (2) Right to Property is not a fundamental right. (3) Article 300-A was inserted in the Constitution of India by the 44th constitutional amendment. (4) Article 301 pertains to the Right to Property. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (2), (3) and (4) only (B) (1), (2) and (3) only (C) (1), (2) and (4) only (D) (1), (3) and (4) only
Q. 29
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which of the following statement is not correct ? (A) The objective resolution of the Indian Constitution was laid by Jawaharlal Nehru. (B) The objective resolution of the Indian Constitution was laid by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar. (C) H. C. Mukherjee was elected as the Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly. (D) Dr. Sachidanand was elected as the interim President of the Constituent Assembly.
Q. 30
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which of the following is mentioned in Article 21 of the Indian Constitution ? (A) Rule of Law (B) Due Process of Law (C) Procedure established by Law (D) Equality before Law
Q. 31
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
In which squadron of the Indian Air Force has the first batch of Rafale Fighter Jets been inducted? (A) Squadron 17 – Golden Arrows (B) Squadron 52 – Dragons (C) Squadron 6 – Cobras (D) Squadron 4 – Tigers
Q. 32
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Match the following : (I) SCO (II) QUAD (III) ASEAN (IV) MAD with (A) Trade, Politics and Culture (B) Facilitates economic, political, security, military, educational and sociocultural integration (C) Nuclear weapons (D) Strategic forum Options : (A) (I) (A), (II) (D), (III) (B), (IV) (C) (B) (I) (D), (II) (B), (III) (A), (IV) (C) (C) (I) (A), (II) (B), (III) (C), (IV) (D) (D) (I) (C), (II) (A), (III) (B), (IV) (D)
Q. 33
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
On 11th February 2020, World Health Organisation made an official announcement of the name, ‘Covid-19 Virus’ for the new coronavirus that has led to the recent pandemic. This was for communicating to the public and is not intended as replacement for the official name. Which of the following is the correct official name : (A) Human coronavirus 229 E (HCoV-229E) (B) Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) (C) Severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) (D) Human coronavirus OC43 (HCoV-OC43)
Q. 34
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
With reference to the latest notification in March 2021 on Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) scheme, consider the following statements : (1) OCI can purchase agricultural land (2) OCI can pursue the profession of doctor, advocates, architects and Chartered Accountants. (3) OCI needs special permit to visit any area in India notified as protected, restricted or prohibited by the Central Govt. or competent authority. (4) OCI can undertake any ‘research’, undertake any ‘missionary’ or ‘journalistic’ activities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (1) and (2) Only (B) (2) Only (C) (2) and (3) Only (D) (4) Only
Q. 35
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
With regards to Information Technology (Guidelines for Intermediaries and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, consider the following statements: (1) The guidelines are for Over the Top (OTT) platforms only. (2) It has the Code of Ethics and Procedure and Safeguards for the intermediaries (as defined in the guidelines). (3) The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Govt. of India shall formulate an oversight mechanism. (4) The rules require intermediaries to set up a grievance redressal mechanism. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ? (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (2) only (C) (2), (3) and (4) only (D) (4) only
Q. 36
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Consider the statement : “India wants Chabahar port to be included in the 13-nations International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) that extends from India to Russia”. Which of the following country/countries is/are member of INSTC (1) Iran (2) Iraq (3) China (4) Mongolia Select the correct statement using the code given below : (A) (1) only (B) (2) and (3) only (C) (3) and (4) only (D) (1), (3) and (4)
Q. 37
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which country has, “The News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code”? (A) United Kingdom (B) Australia (C) Canada (D) South Africa
Q. 38
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Atal Tunnel, named after the former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, between Manali and Leh, is built on which range of the Himalayas: (A) Northern Pir Panjal range (B) Eastern Pir Panjal range (C) Western Pir Panjal range (D) Southern Pir Panjal range
Q. 39
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
1.9 km long Maitri Setu connecting Tripura and Bangladesh, over river Feni, has been built. Choose the correct statement. (A) The bridge is between Sabroom in Tripura and Ramgarh in Bangladesh. (B) The bridge is between Ramgarh in Tripura and Sabroom in Bangladesh. (C) The bridge is between Kailashahar in Tripura and Chittogram in Bangladesh. (D) The bridge is between Chittogram in Tripura and Kailashahar in Bangladesh.
Q. 40
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Bajrang Punia has regained the 'World Number 1' ranking in the 65 kg category in March 2021 after winning which of the following ? (A) Asian Wrestling Championship in New Delhi (B) United World Wrestling Individual World Cup in Belgrade (C) World Wrestling Championship in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan (D) Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series tournament in Rome
Q. 41
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Consider the following pairs : Key Initiatives — Purpose of Initiative (1) Mission COVID Suraksha — To accelerate development of COVID vaccine (2) CAWACH — To provide protection to frontline workers (3) Vaccine Maitri — India's vaccine diplomacy that supplies a Made-in-India COVID-19 vaccine to other countries (4) COVID-19 Shri Shakti Challenge — A COVID-19 solution challenge by MyGov in collaboration with Women World Banking Which of the pairs given above are correctly stated ? (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (1), (2) and (3) only (C) (1) and (3) only (D) (3) and (4) only
Q. 42
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following test is approved by Indian Council of Medical Research and does not require sample from nose or throat ? (A) Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction Test (B) Rapid Antibodies Test (C) Rapid Antigen Test (D) TruNat Test
Q. 43
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Match the following and choose the appropriate answer : 2020 Nobel Prize winner — Field (i) Robert B Wilson — (A) Literature (ii) Roger Penrose — (B) Physics (iii) Jennifer Doudna — (C) Chemistry (iv) Louise Gluck — (D) Economic Science Options : (A) (i)-(D); (ii)-(B); (iii)-(C) & (iv)-(A) (B) (i)-(D); (ii)-(A); (iii)-(B) & (iv)-(C) (C) (i)-(C); (ii)-(D); (iii)-(A) & (iv)-(B) (D) (i)-(A); (ii)-(B); (iii)-(D) & (iv)-(C)
Q. 44
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Consider the following statements about Gabor Szego prize : (1) The Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics, USA, awards this prize. (2) This prize is awarded every year. (3) This is awarded to an early career researcher in the area of orthogonal polynomials and special functions. (4) In the year 2021, an Indian was awarded this prize. Which one of the above is/are correct statements ? (A) (1), (3), (4) (B) (2), (3), (4) (C) (1), (2), (3) (D) (1), (2), (3), (4)
Q. 45
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Justice Madan B Lokur committee was set up to take steps to (A) Look into violation of environment rules. (B) Prevent stubble burning (C) Draft new water policy (D) Regulate digital lending
Q. 46
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Goods and Services Tax (GST) was introduced as a part of indirect tax reforms in India. Which of the following are the salient features of the GST ? (1) GST is applicable on the manufacture of goods or on sale of goods or on provision of services (2) GST is applicable on supply of goods or services (3) GST is based on the principle of destination-based consumption taxation (4) GST is levied at rates decided by GST Council Select the correct answer using the code given below : (A) (1) and (4) Only (B) (2) and (3) Only (C) (2), (3) and (4) Only (D) (1), (3) and (4)
Q. 47
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
The Government of India in its budget had announced the PM-KUSUM scheme. Which of the following is being taken care of by the PM-KUSUM Scheme? (A) Removal of farmers' dependence on diesel and kerosene and linking pump-sets to solar energy (B) Encourage balanced use of all kinds of fertilizers including the traditional organic and other innovative fertilizers (C) Build a seamless national cold-supply chain for perishables, inclusive of milk, meat and fish (D) Development, management and conservation of marine fishery resources
Q. 48
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
A proportion of the total deposits and reserves of the commercial banks is to be kept with the central bank (RBI). Which one of the following represents this proportion? (A) Statutory Liquidity Ratio (B) Cash Reserve Ratio (C) Minimum Reserve System (D) Reverse Repo Rate
Q. 49
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
A country is said to be in debt trap if: (A) It has to abide by the conditionality imposed by the International Monetary Fund. (B) It is required to borrow money to make interest payments on outstanding loans. (C) It has been refused loans or aid by creditors. (D) The World Bank charges a very high rate of interest on outstanding as well as new loans.
Q. 50
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
In the ryotwari system of land administration ________. (A) Zamindars took responsibility of collecting taxes (B) Land-owners took the responsibility to pay taxes (C) Farmers directly paid land taxes to British colonial government (D) No taxes were levied on lands owned by farmers
Q. 51
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following commissions was NOT constituted to look into the Centre–State relations in India? (A) Sarkaria Commission (B) Rajamannar Committee (C) Soli Sorabjee Commission (D) M. M. Punchhi Commission
Q. 52
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following article of Fundamental Rights is available ONLY to citizens of India? (A) Right to Equality (Article 14) (B) Right to Life and Personal Liberty (Article 21) (C) Right to freely profess, practise and propagate religion (Article 25) (D) Protection of cultural and educational rights of minorities (Article 29)
Q. 53
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Consider the following statements about the Public Accounts Committee in India: (1) Public Accounts Committee was founded in 1921. (2) The chairman of the Public Accounts Committee by convention belongs to the main opposition party. (3) The tenure of its chairman and members is two years. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (A) (1) and (3) only (B) (1), (2) and (3) only (C) (1) and (2) only (D) (2) only
Q. 54
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Consider the following statements regarding the anti-defection law: (1) The anti-defection law was enacted during Indira Gandhi government in 1984. (2) It is placed under the 10th Schedule of the Constitution. (3) The anti-defection law was further strengthened by the 93rd Amendment in 2003. (4) The law mandates the Chairman or the Speaker of the respective legislative house to decide on disqualification arising out of defection. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct? (A) (1), (2) and (4) only (B) (2) and (3) only (C) All (1), (2), (3) and (4) (D) (2) and (4) only
Q. 55
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which one of the following committees on Panchayati Raj suggested a constitutional amendment to ensure Panchayati Raj institutions? (A) Hanumantha Rao Committee (1983) (B) L. M. Singhvi Committee (1986) (C) G. V. K. Rao Committee (1985) (D) P. K. Thungan Committee (1989)
Q. 56
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Consider the following statements regarding the Election Commission of India: (1) The Election Commission of India is a five-member body. (2) The Election Commission decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections. (3) The Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties. (4) The Election Commission of India provides election symbols for newly registered parties. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct? (A) (1) and (3) only (B) (2) and (4) only (C) (1) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) only
Q. 57
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which of the following is correct regarding the Lok Sabha speaker? (A) He/she hold the office during the pleasure of the President. (B) He/she declares any financial bill as money bill and his/her declaration is final. (C) If he/she intends to resign, the letter of resignation has to be addressed to the President. (D) He/she must be the most senior member of the Lok Sabha.
Q. 58
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which of the following groups of organic compounds are least likely to be used in making of perfumes? (A) Alcohols (B) Carboxylic Acids (C) Esters (D) Aldehydes
Q. 59
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which acid is used for cleaning gold ornaments? (A) Nitric Acid (B) Boric Acid (C) Sulphuric Acid (D) Oxalic Acid
Q. 60
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which of the following does not involve Total Internal Reflection? (A) Mirages in Deserts (B) Kaleidoscope (C) Diamond Sparkle (D) Transmission of light rays in Optical Fibres
Q. 61
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which of the following is true in reference to the Blockchain Technology? (1) It is a cryptographically secure database or distributed ledger shared across a number of participants. (2) It’s a digital ledger of transactions. (3) Blockchain is a Cryptocurrency. Options: (A) 1 & 3 only (B) 1 & 2 only (C) 2 & 3 only (D) 1, 2 & 3 only
Q. 62
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
In March 2021, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala became the Director General of (A) World Health Organization (B) World Bank (C) World Tourism Organization (D) World Trade Organization
Q. 63
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Which of the following pairs is wrongly matched? (A) Tesla : Electric Car (B) Bitcoin : Crypto-currency (C) Pokemon Go : Augmented Reality mobile Game (D) Zoom : OTT Streaming Platform
Q. 64
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Largest freshwater lake in the North East of India is located in which state? (A) Manipur (B) Mizoram (C) Meghalaya (D) Tripura
Q. 65
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
In February 2021, which NASA rover landed on Mars? (A) Perseverance (B) Curiosity (C) Hope (D) Viking
Q. 66
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Mahatma Gandhi was elected as the President of the Indian National Congress only once. In which of the following sessions did it happen? (A) Amritsar Session 1919 (B) Belgaum Session 1924 (C) Lahore Session 1929 (D) Lucknow Session 1936
Q. 67
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Match List-I with List-II. List-I: (1) Laxmi Swaminathan (2) Madam Cama (3) Aruna Asaf Ali (4) Bina Das. List-II: (i) Hoisted the flag at Gowalia Tank Maidan in 1942 (ii) Attempted to assassinate Governor Jackson (iii) Led the INA women’s brigade (iv) Unfurled the national flag for the first time on foreign soil. Codes: (1) (2) (3) (4) (A) (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (B) (iv) (ii) (iii) (i) (C) (iii) (i) (iv) (ii) (D) (iii) (iv) (i) (ii)
Q. 68
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I·Section A
Who among the following revolutionaries were hanged in the famous Kakori Conspiracy case? (i) Ramprasad Bismil (ii) Rajendra Lahiri (iii) Asfaquallah Khan (iv) Bhagat Singh (v) Thakur Roshan Singh (vi) Chandrasekhar Azad. Options: (A) All the above (B) (i), (ii), (iii) and (v) only (C) (i), (iii), (iv) and (vi) only (D) (i), (iii), (iv) and (v) only
Q. 69
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which social reform organization was founded in Bombay by Dadoba and Atmaram Pandurang? It became popular after M. G. Ranade joined the organization. (A) Dev Samaj (B) Brahmo Samaj (C) Prarthana Samaj (D) Servants of India Society
Q. 70
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following pair of writers and books in ancient India is wrongly matched? (A) Mrichchakatikam : Shudraka (B) Raghuvansham : Kalidasa (C) Buddha Charita : Asvayhosa (D) Kadambari : Harshavardhan
Q. 71
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which were the three main traditional styles of temple architecture in India? (A) Nagara, Kalasha and Mandapa (B) Vesara, Dravida and Ratha (C) Nagara, Vesara and Dravida (D) Nagara, Vimana and Shikara
Q. 72
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (1) Belt of Calm (2) Deflecting Force (3) Roaring Forties (4) Harmattan List-II (i) Coriolis (ii) Doctor wind (iii) Doldrums (iv) Westerlies
Q. 73
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer: List-I (1) Nilgiri (2) Satpura (3) Aravalli (4) Himalaya List-II (i) Sagarmatha (ii) Mt. Abu (iii) Dhupgarh (iv) Doddabetta
Q. 74
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Sriharikota, where Satish Dhawan Space Centre is located, is situated next to which lake? (A) Chilika (B) Pulicat (C) Vembanad (D) Kolar
Q. 75
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Vishnu Narayan Bhatkhande was a renowned figure in which art form? (A) Hindustani Classical Music (B) Marathi Theatre (C) Early Indian Cinema (D) Carnatic Music
Q. 76
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Recently launched Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) is the largest regional trading block at present. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of this free-trade agreement? (A) Australia (B) New Zealand (C) Brunei (D) Bangladesh
Q. 77
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following pairs are matched correctly? (i) Bitcoin : National Stock Exchange (ii) FRBM Act : Fiscal Deficit (iii) SEBI : Insurance Regulation (iv) Special Drawing Rights : International Monetary Fund (v) Moody’s : Credit Rating (A) (i), (iv) and (v) only (B) (iii), (iv) and (v) only (C) (ii), (iv) and (v) only (D) (i), (ii), (iii) only
Q. 78
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
During the earlier/ancient period the Haryana region was known as (i) Brahmavarta (ii) Aryavarta (iii) Brahmoupdesa (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii) only (C) (i) and (iii) only (D) All of the above
Q. 79
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Who gave the title of 'Naib Bakshi and Rao' to Balram Jat, popularly known as Balu? (A) Akbar (B) Jahangir (C) Muhammad Shah (D) Aurangzeb
Q. 80
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Consider the following statements: (i) Haryana State was formed on the recommendations of Sardar Hukam Singh Parliamentary Committee. (ii) Shah Commission was set up under the Chairmanship of Justice J. C. Shah to divide and set up the boundaries of Punjab and Haryana State. (iii) On 1st November 1966, Haryana as the seventeenth State of India came into existence. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (A) (i) and (ii) only (B) (i) and (iii) only (C) (ii) and (iii) only (D) All of the above
Q. 81
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Read the following two statements Assertion (A) and Reason (R) and choose the appropriate option. (A) No Five Year Plan was made by the Government of India during the late 1960s. (R) Indo-Pakistan conflict, drought and inflation erased the financial resources required for planning. Options: (A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation for (A) (B) Only (A) is true and (R) is false and (R) is not the correct explanation for (A) (C) Only (R) is true and (A) is false (D) Both (A) and (R) are false
Q. 82
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
The Kharif crops in India are : (i) Wheat (ii) Paddy (iii) Mustard (iv) Gram (v) Groundnut (vi) Maize The correct answer is : (A) (i), (ii) and (vi) only (B) (ii), (v) and (vi) only (C) (ii), (iii) and (vi) only (D) (i), (iv) and (vi) only
Q. 83
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
This compound is conventionally used for white-washing of buildings. Which of the following statements is / are true about it : (1) It is obtained by treating quick lime with water. (2) It is produced when calcium carbide reacts with water. (3) It is one of the raw materials used for the manufacture of Portland cement. (4) It is called slaked lime and its chemical formula is Ca(OH)2. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) (1) and (4) only (B) (2), (3) and (4) only (C) (1), (2) and (4) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) only
Q. 84
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following statements are true about washing soda? (1) Its chemical name is sodium hydrogencarbonate and its aqueous solution is basic in nature. (2) Its chemical name is sodium carbonate and the pH of its aqueous solution is more than 7. (3) It is used for raising of cakes while baking. (4) It is used for the removal of permanent hardness of water. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (A) (2) and (3) only (B) (2) and (4) only (C) (1) and (3) only (D) (2), (3) and (4) only
Q. 85
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
The substances with pH less than 7 are : (1) Gastric juices (2) Coffee (3) Apple juice (4) Liquid in the car battery (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (1), (3) and (4) only (C) (1), (2) and (3) only (D) All of these
Q. 86
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
The best electrical conductor among the following is (A) gold (B) copper (C) aluminium (D) silver
Q. 87
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
The depth of a sea can be determined by using SONAR. Consider the following statements about it : (1) It uses ultrasonic waves for measurement of depth of a sea. (2) The speed of ultrasonic waves in sea water is the same as that of sound in air. (3) Time taken by the ultrasonic waves reflected from the bottom of the sea to reach the detector is used to measure the depth. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct ? (A) (3) only (B) (1) and (3) only (C) (2) and (3) only (D) (1), (2) and (3) only
Q. 88
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Match the diseases listed in Column 'A' with their symptoms in Column 'B' and select the correct option. Column A Column B (i) Typhoid fever (A) Persistent cough, low grade fever and loss of weight (ii) Cholera (B) High fever, stomach pain, skin rash (iii) Tuberculosis (C) Fever, loss of appetite, red spots or scabs (iv) Chicken pox (D) Rice water stools, nausea, vomiting Code : (A) (i)-(A), (ii)-(B), (iii)-(C), (iv)-(D) (B) (i)-(B), (ii)-(D), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(C) (C) (i)-(C), (ii)-(A), (iii)-(B), (iv)-(D) (D) (i)-(D), (ii)-(C), (iii)-(A), (iv)-(B)
Q. 89
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Plastic Bags are a potential hazard to the environment. Which of the following options correctly describe this? (A) They are light in weight and hence cause nuisance by flying (B) Toxic chemicals are used in their production (C) They are non-resistant to heat (D) They are non-biodegradable
Q. 90
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
A patient suffering from stomach pain and indigestion was advised by the doctor to take probiotics. The probiotics help to (A) increase the effects of medication. (B) kill harmful bacteria in the stomach. (C) provide the beneficial bacterial flora for healthy digestion. (D) decrease the acid secretion and increase the enzymatic activity.
Q. 91
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Doctors recommended Real Time PCR test for COVID-19 patients. This diagnostic test detects (A) complete covid virus (B) protein of virus (C) RNA of virus (D) specific antigen of virus
Q. 92
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
The famous Nubra valley known for its orchards vistas, Bactrian camels and monasteries lies between the two mountain ranges of: (A) Karakoram and Zanskar (B) Zanskar and Ladakh (C) Ladakh and Pir Panjal (D) Karakoram and Ladakh
Q. 93
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Consider the following statements regarding Depsang Plains. (1) It is formed by fertile alluvium soils. (2) The plain is found at the higher altitudes. (3) It is covered with dense coniferous forests. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (A) (1) only (B) (2) only (C) (1) and (3) only (D) (2) and (3) only
Q. 94
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Match the name of Slash and Burn agriculture given in column I with the state/region in column II. Column I Column II (1) Jhuming (a) Odisha (2) Khil (b) South-eastern Rajasthan (3) Bringa (c) North-eastern region (4) Valre (d) Himalayan Belt (A) (1)-(a), (2)-(b), (3)-(c), (4)-(d) (B) (1)-(c), (2)-(d), (3)-(a), (4)-(b) (C) (1)-(b), (2)-(d), (3)-(a), (4)-(c) (D) (1)-(d), (2)-(c), (3)-(b), (4)-(a)
Q. 95
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which are the northernmost, southernmost, easternmost and westernmost landlocked states in India in this order with no international borders? (A) Himachal Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Assam, Gujarat (B) Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Madhya Pradesh (C) Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, Mizoram, Gujarat (D) Haryana, Telangana, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh
Q. 96
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following is NOT a major river basin in India? (A) Pennar (B) Mahi (C) Teesta (D) Sabarmati
Q. 97
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following statements are correct about Jhelum river and fluvial landform? (1) Jhelum flows in the valley of Kashmir in its youth stage. (2) It forms meanders in the valley of Kashmir. (3) Meander is a typical feature associated with the youth stage in the evolution of fluvial landform. (4) Meander is a typical feature associated with the mature stage in the evolution of fluvial landform. Select the correct answer using the code below: (A) (1) and (2) only (B) (2) and (4) only (C) (1), (2) and (3) only (D) (1), (2) and (4) only
Q. 98
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Which of the following represents Gandhara School of art? (A) Bamiyan Buddha (B) Bodhisattva Shakyamuni (C) Sleeping Buddha (D) Bhumisparsha Buddha
Q. 99
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Match the following : Embroidery State (a) Chikankari (1) Bengal (b) Kalamkari (2) Lucknow (c) Kantha (3) Karnataka (d) Kasuti (4) Andhra Pradesh Options : (A) (a)-(2), (b)-(3), (c)-(1), (d)-(4) (B) (a)-(2), (b)-(4), (c)-(1), (d)-(3) (C) (a)-(2), (b)-(1), (c)-(3), (d)-(4) (D) (a)-(4), (b)-(2), (c)-(1), (d)-(3)
Q. 100
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-I
Match the following : Dance Form State (a) Bharat Natyam (1) Uttar Pradesh (b) Kathak (2) Tamil Nadu (c) Kuchipudi (3) Kerala (d) Mohiniyattam (4) Andhra Pradesh Options : (A) (a)-(1), (b)-(3), (c)-(2), (d)-(4) (B) (a)-(2), (b)-(4), (c)-(1), (d)-(3) (C) (a)-(2), (b)-(1), (c)-(4), (d)-(3) (D) (a)-(4), (b)-(2), (c)-(1), (d)-(3)
GS-II(20 questions)
Q. 16 marks150 words~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II
From business and trade interest of a company called the ‘East India Company’, the British Empire annexed India into its fold. What are the main reasons for India’s failure to stop this silent invasion?
Q. 26 marks150 words~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II
“Many Indian and multinational companies are running into the villages, because this massive rural market can only save the economy of our country.” Discuss.
Q. 36 marks150 words~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II
The following bar diagram shows the production of cars (in thousand) of five companies in 2018-2019, 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 years. Study the diagram and answer the following questions:
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Q. 46 marks~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A
Explain the important literary contributions of Gupta period.
Q. 56 marks~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A
Grievance redressal mechanisms have played a vital role in improving administrative accountability. Justify your argument, citing specific examples.
Q. 66 marks~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A
Discuss the role of Public Interest Litigation in expanding the civic-political rights of citizens.
Q. 76 marks~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A
What are the major factors behind accumulation of non-performing assets in the Indian banking sector in recent years? Discuss.
Q. 86 marks~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A
Briefly explain the role of MSMEs in India’s economic growth.
Q. 96 marks~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A
Discuss India’s nuclear doctrine and analyse the emerging debates on its ‘no-first-use doctrine’.
Q. 106 marks~2 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section A
Trace the reasons for the present economic crisis of Sri Lanka.
Q. 1114 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
Critically analyse the efficacy of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts as the third tier of the Government. Support with examples from different States.
Q. 1214 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
Why did Akbar introduce Mansabdari System? Discuss it with the change it brought about in Mughal administration.
Q. 1314 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
Describe the steps taken by the Government of India to face the threat posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Add a brief note on the issues and challenges involved in tackling the situation.
Q. 1414 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
Discuss the challenges associated with the climate change negotiations and assess the conflicting perspectives between developed and developing countries experienced at Glasgow during CoP-26.
Q. 1514 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
The parliamentary system of executive vests many powers in the legislature for controlling the executive. Elucidate, also why it is so necessary to control the executive.
Q. 1614 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
Assess Indo-Russian collaboration in Defence and Strategic areas.
Q. 1714 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
The concept of cooperative federalism has been increasingly emphasized in recent years. Highlight the drawbacks in the existing structure and the extent to which the cooperative federalism would answer the shortcomings.
Q. 1814 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
Critically examine India-China relation in view of recent Galwan valley clash.
Q. 1914 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B
Write a brief note on recently commissioned INS Vikrant and its significance in India’s maritime security. Also elucidate challenges of indigenization for Indian Navy.
Q. 2014 marks~5 min
HPSC Mains 2021·GS-II·Section B