HSSC CLERK EXAM (04.12.2016) (Shift-l)

71. Which of the following metals was not known to the people of the Indus valley civilization?

(1) Iron
(2) Tin
(3) copper
(4) lead

Correct Answer: (1) Iron

Solution:Indus valley civilisation was excavated by Daya Ram Sahni. The People of this civilisation were unknown about iron.

72. Where did Buddha deliver his first sermon?

(1) Lumbini
(2) Sanchi
(3) Gaya
(4) Sarnath

Correct Answer: (4) Sarnath

Solution:Buddha delivered his first sermon in sarnath which is known as Dharmachakra parivartan. It was in Pali language.

73. Which river flows between the satpura and the Vindhya moutains?

(1) Narmada
(2) Godawari
(3) Tapti
(4) Yamuna

Correct Answer: (1) Narmada

Solution:Narmada river originates from Amarkantak. It flows between the Satpura and the vindhyachal. It is a west flowing river which flows into Khambhat gulf in Arabian sea.

74. Where will you find the Bandipur National Park?

(1) Karnataka
(2) Tamil Nadu
(3) Andhra Pradesh
(4) Kerala

Correct Answer: (1) Karnataka

Solution:Bandipur National park is located in Karnataka as tiger. reserve in 1974. The main wildlife animals of this sanctuary are Leopard, Elephant, Deer and Tiger etc.

75. Who presides over a joint session of parliament?

(1) The speaker
(2) The president
(3) The prime minister
(4) The vice president

Correct Answer: (1) The speaker

Solution:The Speaker of Lok Sabha presides over a joint session of parliament. The provision of Joint session is describled in Art- 108 of the Indian constitution.

76. Arvind Panagariya is vice chairman of

(1) NITI Aayog
(2) Election Commission
(3) Finance Commission
(4) None of these

Correct Answer: (1) NITI Aayog

Solution:Arvind Panagariya was the vice chairman of NIIT Ayog. NIIT Ayog replaced yojana ayog of India. The current vice chairman of NITI Ayog is Dr. Rajeev Kumar. The PM is exofficio chairman of NITI Ayog.

77. When was the RBI established?

(1) 1920
(2) 1935
(3) 1947
(4) 1949

Correct Answer: (2) 1935

Solution:RBI was established in year 1935 during the time of British. Rule. It is a central bank of India. it regulates the monetary policy of the country. Its headquarter is in Mumbai.

78. During which period did India observe 'Plan Holiday'?

(1) 1962-63 to 1965-66
(2) 1966-67 to 1968-69
(3) 1971-72 to 1975-76
(4) 1947-48 to 1951-52

Correct Answer: (2) 1966-67 to 1968-69

Solution:1966-67 to 1968-1969 was the time period of plan holi-

79. Till which year lion was the national animal of India?

(1) 1947
(2) 1952
(3) 1972
(4) 1980

Correct Answer: (3) 1972

Solution:In year 1972 Tiger was made the national animal in place of Lion.

80. What is the normal playing time of the full version of the national Anthem?

(1) 1 minute
(2) 56 seconds
(3) 52 seconds
(4) 36 seconds

Correct Answer: (3) 52 seconds

Solution:52 sec is normal playing time of the full national anthem.