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HPSSSB 2021 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

20 PYQ-pattern questions modelled on the 2021 paper (which had 200) · 120 min

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HPSSSB 2021 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 20 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

  1. Q1 · Science and Technology

    Which vitamin is produced in the human body when exposed to sunlight?

    • A. Vitamin A
    • B. Vitamin C
    • C. Vitamin D
    • D. Vitamin K
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Vitamin D is synthesized in human skin when exposed to ultraviolet B (UVB) rays from sunlight, making it unique among vitamins.

  2. Q2 · Geography of India

    The Tropic of Cancer does NOT pass through which of the following Indian states?

    • A. Rajasthan
    • B. Chhattisgarh
    • C. Odisha
    • D. Tripura
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Tropic of Cancer passes through 8 Indian states: Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, West Bengal, Tripura, and Mizoram. Odisha is not one of them.

  3. Q3 · Formation of Himachal Pradesh

    On which date did Himachal Pradesh attain full statehood?

    • A. 15 April 1948
    • B. 1 November 1956
    • C. 25 January 1971
    • D. 26 January 1950
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India on 25 January 1971, after serving as a Union Territory since 1956.

  4. Q4 · Lakes of HP

    Parashar Lake, situated at an altitude of approximately 2,730 meters, is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

    • A. Kullu
    • B. Mandi
    • C. Shimla
    • D. Chamba
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Parashar Lake is located in Mandi district and is famous for its three-tiered pagoda-style temple dedicated to Sage Parashar and its floating island phenomenon.

  5. Q5 · Art, Culture and Heritage

    What architectural style is used in the construction of Hidimba Devi Temple near Manali?

    • A. Gothic Style
    • B. Dravidian Style
    • C. Pagoda Style
    • D. Indo-Saracenic Style
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The Hidimba Devi Temple situated near Manali is built in the distinctive Pagoda style of architecture, typical of many temples in the region.

  6. Q6 · Climate of HP

    What is the average annual rainfall in Himachal Pradesh?

    • A. 850 mm
    • B. 1,050 mm
    • C. 1,251 mm
    • D. 1,560 mm
    Answer and solution

    Answer: C

    The average annual rainfall in Himachal Pradesh is 1,251 mm, with the majority received from the southwestern monsoon between June and September.

  7. Q7 · Varnamala (वर्णमाला)

    हिंदी वर्णमाला में कुल कितने स्वर होते हैं?

    • A. 10
    • B. 11
    • C. 13
    • D. 14
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    हिंदी वर्णमाला में कुल 11 स्वर होते हैं: अ, आ, इ, ई, उ, ऊ, ऋ, ए, ऐ, ओ, औ।

  8. Q8 · Sandhi and Samas

    'महोदय' शब्द में कौन सी संधि है?

    • A. दीर्घ संधि
    • B. गुण संधि
    • C. वृद्धि संधि
    • D. यण संधि
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    'महोदय' शब्द 'महा + उदय' से बना है। यहां 'आ + उ = ओ' गुण संधि का नियम लागू होता है, इसलिए यह गुण संधि का उदाहरण है।

  9. Q9 · Alankar and Ras

    'चरण कमल बंदौ हरि राई' में कौन सा अलंकार है?

    • A. उपमा अलंकार
    • B. रूपक अलंकार
    • C. अनुप्रास अलंकार
    • D. यमक अलंकार
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    यहाँ चरणों को कमल के रूप में प्रस्तुत किया गया है, इसलिए रूपक अलंकार है।

  10. Q10 · English Idioms and Phrases

    What does the idiom 'A piece of cake' mean?

    • A. Something delicious
    • B. Something very easy
    • C. A birthday party
    • D. A sweet dessert
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The idiom 'a piece of cake' means something that is very easy to do.

Breakdown by subject

  • General Knowledge (National & International)

    4 questions

  • Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge

    4 questions

  • Hindi and English Language

    5 questions

  • Reasoning and Numerical Ability

    4 questions

  • Computer Knowledge

    3 questions

HPSSSB 2021 previous year paper — frequently asked questions

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