Solved Paper HP Naib-Tehsildar Prelims Exam 2013 – HPPSC Shimla | Part-2
61. The enormous increase in the brain size of human has been ascribed to the intake of cooked
food by them in a recently published research paper by two Latin American Woman
Researchers. They belong to – Brazil
62. In an Indian state 60 years old struggle of farmers for land rights succeeded recently when
state government agreed to return 85000 acres of land to the farmers taken over by the
British government. That state is – Maharashtra
63. Legendary astronomer Patrick Moore holds the unique record of presenting a program
continuously for 50 year on BBC Television. This landmark program was – The sky at night
64. According to a new genetic study, Europe’s largest minority group Romani began their
migration 1500 years ago from – India
65. At the heart of current political impasse in Nepal happens to be – Opposition’s insistence on
changing the Prime Minister
66. Direct Cash Transfer Scheme will be launched in 51 districts across India from January 2013
with a rider that in the concerned district. – 80 percent of population should have Aadhar
Cards
67. British Prime Minister’s decision to reject Lord Leveson Report has evoked widespread
protests there. Its key recommendation is – Establishment of an independent media
regulatory body backed by legislations
68. Nobel Laureate of which field gave a touching human touch to his Nobel acceptance lecture in
the following manner recently. “Two hours ago, the wife of General Secretary of Swedish
Academy had a Baby girl. It is the beginning of a beautiful story” – Literature
69. What has been the impact of Himachal Pradesh High Court judgment in Satinder Kumar and
others Vs. Union of Indian Case? – Religious functions cannot be performed in the church
located within the Rashtrapati Niwas
70. Indian Railways are looking forward to technical and commercial cooperation with Jungfau
railway on all aspects of running the mountain railways. Jungfau Railway belong to –
Switzerland
71. The Gun walking Scheme of U.S.A. has recently come under fire in the lower house of U.S.A.
Congress. It is related with – Strategy of allowing fire arms to be bought by arms traffickers
of Mexican drug cartels
72. Preparation for the presentation of five centuries old “Chavittu Natkam” is underway on a big
scale to be performed during a Grand Art festival having a span of three months. This is being
done in – Kerala
73. What is the eligibility criterion for availing benefit through “Indira Gandhi Matritva Sahyog
Yojana”? – Should not have more than two living children and should be more than 19 years
of age
74. What is the role of Petrocaribe in the world energy sector – An energy co-operation
agreement through which Venezuela supplies crude oil on concessional terms to 17 Latin
American nations
75. A preppy lissome Malvika Vaz, the only Asian selected for “The student on ice
expedition into Antarctica” and the first girl to be a Naval Aviator for a day belongs to –
Goa
76. Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Aung San Su kyi became extraordinary in the sense that – She
accepted it personality after 21 years of wining the award
77. Which Hindi Classic film was recently added to Time Magazine’s all Time 10 lists of greatest
films made since 1923? – Aawara
78. The language that has been added recently by Pope Benedict XVI to the weekly Vatican
address in front of the pilgrims – Arabic
79. Allepo is the largest city in which Asian Country that is going through a big political turmoil?
– Syria
80. Adi Shankaracharya, the founder of “Advait Darshan” was born at kalady, it is in – Kerala
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81. Sri Lanka is in the throes of stand off between the executive and judiciary because of
controversy over “Divineguma Bill” it means – Uplifting lives
82. From which Indian state members of the Benin Menasha Community have been migration to
Israel for the last seven years? – Manipur
83. Where are “Chintally Talks” being held between the Afghan government and Taliban to
facilitate a road map for 2015? – France
84. The Parsi Panchayat Mumbai has informed the Bombay High Court that only a “Poor Parsi” is
eligible for accommodation in a subsidized housing scheme of the community. According to it
“ a poor parsi” is one who earns – Rs. 90 thousand monthly
85. Contribution of which renowned judge of the Supreme Court was hailed in the following
manner recently. “He believed that law was meant to serve the last, least and lost and that
was his constituency”? – Justice V.R. Krishna Lyer
86. In the context of hoary spiritual heritage of Indian society who presented the following
syncretistic view of secularism: “When India is said to be a secular state, it does not mean
that we reject the reality of an unseen spirit or the relevance of religion to life or that we exalt
irreligion” – Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
87. The purpose for which it has been declared by the UN special envoy for Education that
henceforth November 10 will be observed as “Malala and 32 million girl’s day” – To educate
the out of school girls across the world
88. NASA’s curiosity rover which completed its first soil analysis on Mars has found minerals on
the Red Planet similar basalt volcanic soils in – Hawaii
89. In which year AITUC (All India Trade Union Congress) founded and who presided over its
maiden session? – Year 1920 and Lala Lajpat Rai
90. “Operation Black Tornado” was launched in the wake of – Terrorist attack on Mumbai
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91. Which prominent leader of Indian National Congress had predicted during an interview given
to the Editor of “Chattan” (A Lahore Periodical) in April, 1946 that “if Pakistan comes into
existence it will have to face some very serious problems from the very beginning. An
incapable and incompetent political leadership will pave the way for military takeover” –
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
92. Almost half of Rs. 21 lakh fund spent for construction of ‘Gate Way of India’ at Mumbai was
received through donation from a single family. It was a – Jewish Family
93. I n 1984 general election contest for which parliamentary constituency in West Bengal was
dubbed as “Giant Killing Contest”? – Jadavpur
94. In which present day Indian state progressive step of abolition of centuries old slavery system
was taken first of all during the British era? – Kerala
95. During British rule which factor signified the importance of Postman in the Summer Capital of
the Raj? – They were paid more than teachers
96. Practiced in different parts of India, Patua, Worli and Kalighat are varieties of – Folk art
97. Which Bharat Ratna’s performance on Independence Day was a highlight every year from
1947 till his earthly Sojourn’s Continuity? – Ustad Bismillah Khan
98. Who was known as “Nightingale of India” during the freedom struggle? – Sarojini Naidu
99. According to Newar Buddhists Deepawali is an auspicious day or Saddharma because –
Emperor Ashoka embraced Buddhism on this day
100. Who persuaded the river Ganges to descend on the Earth by his extreme penance? –
King Bhagirath
101. Which day is celebrated as “Bandi Chhod Divas” in the Sikh Panth? – Deepavali
102. Which literary work of Sanskrit depicts the geographical features of India in an enchanting
manner? – Meghadoot
103. Who is known as Radheya among the prominent characters of Mahabharat? – Karna
104. Who accomplished the stupendous task of writing the epic Mahabharata conceding the
request of Sage Vyas? – Lord Ganesh
105. Lumbini is a sacred place for Buddhists because – It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha
106. Who is working for the amelioration of the pathetic condition of beggars and rag pickers living
in the charran khadda area of Dharamshala? – Tibetan monk Jamyang
107. The order of the Supreme Court in the year 2006 in Prakash Singh case is considered a
landmark order because through his order the apex court – Laid down a series of seven
recommendations to make the police force accountable to the citizens
108. On what ground Maulana Hasrat Mohani refused to sign the Constitution of India passed by
the Constituent Assembly? – It was anti-people
109. Who asked renowned Cartoonist Shankar, “Don’t spare me Shankar” showing the true
democratic and liberal spirit at the very outset of India’s onward march as a republic – Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru
110. Virndavan Vastra, a unique tapestry that depicts scenes from Sri krishna’s childhood
originated in – Assam
111. Who is a descendant of Maulana Fazle Haq Khairabadi who was exiled for life to Andamans for
rising against the British? – Javed Akhtar
112. As a protest against which incident Rabindranath Tagore relinquished hi knighthood? –
Jallianwalla Bagh Massacre
113. Who was the first to be honored with Bharat Ratna posthumously? – Lal Bahadur Shastri
114. Himalayan Pass Bomdila is situated in – Arunachal Pradesh
115. In which state Kahchenjunga biosphere has been carved out? – Sikkim
116. In which Upanishad do we find the dialogue between Rishi Yagyavalkya and Gargi? –
Vrihadaranyak
