HSSC CET Mains Group-57/Dt.-06-08-2023 Morning Shift Set-D

1. Find the cube root of 2744.

Correct Answer: (a) 25

Solution:Cube root of 2744

2. The Tangri river begins its journey at ____ in Haryana.

Correct Answer: (a) Kalka

Solution:The Tangri river in Haryana starts its journey from Chandigarh. Tangri river originates in the Morni hills of Shivalik range on the border of Haryana and Himachal Pradesh and merges with the Markanda river flowing on the state border of Haryana and Punjab.

3. Complete the following analogy.

Vitamin A: Retinol :: Vitamin C:

Correct Answer: (c) Ascorbic acid

Solution:Thus, Vitamin A is called retinol. Similarly, Vitamin C is known as ascorbic acid.

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

Correct Answer: (c) 69

Solution:Therefore, by adding 69 to 1780, the number will become a perfect square.

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

Correct Answer: (b) Panchkula

Solution:Haryana's Central Investigation Department (CID) training school is located in Panchkula. It was established in the year 2006.

6. The water accumulated under the ground surface is called

Correct Answer: (a) Ground water

Solution:Ground water or geological water is the water present in the interspace or pore space between the particles of rocks under the Earth's surface. The upper surface of the saturated zone is called the water table. 71% of the Earth is covered with water, 1.6% is underground and 0.001% is in the form of vapour and clouds.

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

Correct Answer: (b) Pidi

Solution:Pidi is a footstool in which a seat is made by interweaving threads in different colours and patterns. The thickness of the thread used depends on the size of the stool.

8. Mixing of unwanted substances with water is called

Correct Answer: (d) Water pollution

Solution:Mixing of unwanted substances in water is called water pollution. Water pollution occurs when harmful substances often chemicals or microorganisms-contaminate a stream, river, lake, ocean, aquifer, or other water body, causing water quality to deteriorate and making it toxic to humans or the environment.

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

Correct Answer: (b) 1995-1996

Solution:Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was established by the government in the year 1995-96 to finance rural infrastructure projects. This fund is maintained by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD).

10. Find the average of first 40 natural numbers.

Correct Answer: (d) 24.5

Solution:Average of first natural numbers