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HPSSSB 2023 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set
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Q1 · Indian Polity and Constitution
Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Uniform Civil Code?
- A. Article 44
- B. Article 48
- C. Article 51A
- D. Article 370
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Article 44 under the Directive Principles of State Policy (Part IV) mandates the State to secure a Uniform Civil Code for all citizens.
Q2 · International Affairs
Which country assumed the G20 presidency after India in December 2023?
- A. South Africa
- B. Brazil
- C. Indonesia
- D. Italy
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Brazil assumed the G20 presidency from India on 1st December 2023 for the 2024 summit cycle.
Q3 · Lakes of HP
Which lake in Himachal Pradesh is considered sacred and is associated with Sage Lomas?
- A. Rewalsar Lake
- B. Renuka Lake
- C. Chandratal Lake
- D. Suraj Tal Lake
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Rewalsar Lake (also known as Tso Pema) in Mandi district is associated with Sage Lomas and is considered sacred by Hindus, Buddhists, and Sikhs alike.
Q4 · Climate of HP
Which district of Himachal Pradesh receives the highest annual rainfall?
- A. Kinnaur
- B. Shimla
- C. Dharamshala (Kangra)
- D. Lahaul-Spiti
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Dharamshala receives the highest rainfall in the state, measuring nearly 3400 mm annually, making it one of the wettest places in Himachal Pradesh.
Q5 · Languages and Dialects
Which of the following are major dialects in which AIR Shimla broadcasts its programs?
- A. Kangri, Pahari, Garhwali, Dogri
- B. Kangri, Chambiali, Mandiyali, Kinnauri
- C. Sirmauri, Punjabi, Kashmiri, Kumaoni
- D. Kullu, Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Bhojpuri
Answer and solution
Answer: B
All India Radio Shimla broadcasts programs in the major regional dialects including Kangri, Chambiali, Mandiyali, Kinnauri, and Sirmauri to cater to the diverse linguistic population.
Q6 · Notable Personalities of HP
हिमाचल प्रदेश के प्रथम मुख्यमंत्री कौन थे?
- A. डॉ. यशवंत सिंह परमार
- B. ठाकुर राम लाल
- C. वीरभद्र सिंह
- D. प्रेम कुमार धूमल
Answer and solution
Answer: A
डॉ. यशवंत सिंह परमार हिमाचल प्रदेश के प्रथम मुख्यमंत्री थे और उन्हें हिमाचल प्रदेश का निर्माता भी माना जाता है।
Q7 · Sandhi and Samas
'राजपुत्र' शब्द में कौन सा समास है?
- A. द्वंद्व समास
- B. तत्पुरुष समास
- C. कर्मधारय समास
- D. बहुव्रीहि समास
Answer and solution
Answer: B
'राजपुत्र' में तत्पुरुष समास है, जिसका अर्थ है 'राजा का पुत्र', जहां पहला पद (राज) विशेषण है और दूसरा पद (पुत्र) प्रधान है।
Q8 · Vakya Shudhi
निम्नलिखित में से शुद्ध वाक्य चुनिए:
- A. मैंने एक सुंदर पुस्तक पढ़ी।
- B. मैंने एक सुंदर पुस्तक पढ़ा।
- C. मैंने सुंदर पुस्तक पढ़ी।
- D. मैं एक सुंदर पुस्तक पढ़ा।
Answer and solution
Answer: A
पुस्तक स्त्रीलिंग है, इसलिए क्रिया 'पढ़ी' होगी। विकल्प B और D में 'पढ़ा' गलत है। C में 'एक' छूटा है जिससे वाक्य अधूरा लगता है। A व्याकरणिक रूप से पूर्ण और शुद्ध है।
Q9 · Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan
लोकोक्ति 'जैसा देश वैसा भेष' का अर्थ है:
- A. परिस्थिति के अनुसार व्यवहार करना
- B. देश की रक्षा करना
- C. सुंदर वस्त्र पहनना
- D. देश में रहना
Answer and solution
Answer: A
इस लोकोक्ति का अर्थ है परिस्थिति या स्थान के अनुसार व्यवहार करना।
Q10 · Number System
Find the least number which when divided by 12, 18, and 24 leaves a remainder of 7 in each case.
- A. 79
- B. 71
- C. 78
- D. 75
Answer and solution
Answer: A
LCM of 12, 18, and 24 is 72. The required number is 72 + 7 = 79.
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