HSSC CET Group-C Exam (06.08.2023)

Total Questions: 100

1. Find the cube root of 2744.

Correct Answer: (4) 14
Solution:

2. The Tangri river begins its journey at______in Haryana.

Correct Answer: (3) Chandigarh
Solution:The Tangri River, also called the Dangri River is a tributary of the Ghaggar River in the Haryana.
  • The river originates from the Morni hills in Panchkula district.
  • It begins its journey at Kalka, Haryana, and continues on via the cities of Panchkula and Ambala until meeting the Ghaggar.

3. Complete the following analogy.

Vitamin A : Retinol : : Vitamin C : ____

Correct Answer: (3) Ascorbic acid
Solution:Vitamin A (retinol) is a nutrient important to vision, growth, cell division, reproduction and immunity.
  • Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble vitamin that is naturally present in citrus foods,

4. Find the smallest number that must be added to 1780 to make it a perfect square.

Correct Answer: (3) 69
Solution:Given number : 1780

∵ 42² = 1764 = 1849

∵ 1764 < 1780 < 1849

∴ Required number

= 1849 - 1780 = 69

5. The Central Investigation Department (CID) training school of Haryana is located at.

Correct Answer: (2) panchkula
Solution:The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Training School and Commando Training Centre both are located in Panchkula.
  • The State Crime Branch was established in 2006.
  • This Unit is based at Moginand, Panchkula.

6. The water accumulated under the ground surface is called.

Correct Answer: (1) Ground water
Solution:Rain water and the water from water bodies on earth's surface pass through the soil by the process of infiltration. The infiltrated water then gets accumulated in the aquifer deep under the ground.
  • Groundwater is water that exists underground in saturated zones beneath the land surface.
  • The upper surface of the saturated zone is called the water table.

7. ________is a footstool that features a seat made of intertwined strands of thread in various colors and patterns.

Correct Answer: (2) Pidi
Solution:The craft of making foot-stools or pidi is a renowned skill among craftsmen in Haryana.
  • These footstools feature a seat made of intertwined strands of thread in various colors and patterns.
  • The thickness of the thread used depends on the size of the stool being made.

8. Mixing of unwanted substances with water is called

Correct Answer: (4) Water pollution
Solution:The contamination of water with unwanted and harmful substances is called water pollution.
  • Whenever harmful substances such as sewage, toxic chemicals, silt, etc., get mixed with water, the water becomes polluted.
  • The substances that pollute water are called water pollutants.

9. Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was established in.

Correct Answer: (2) 1995-1996
Solution:Government of India created the Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) in NABARD in 1995-96, with an initial corpus of Rs.2.000 crore.
  • With the allocation of Rs40,001.98 crore for 2022-23 under RIDF XXVIII, the cumulative allocation has reached Rs. 4,58,410.71 crore, including Rs. 18,500 crore under Bharat Nirman.
  • At present, there are 39 eligible activities under RIDF as approved by Gol. (Annexure I). The eligible activities are classified under three broad categories i.e. agriculture and related sector, social sector and rural connectivity.

10. Find the average of first 40 natural numbers.

Correct Answer: (3) 20.5
Solution: