HSSC CLERK EXAM, 20.11.2016 (Shift-III)

41. Which Muslim ruler invaded India 17 times between 1000 and 1026 A.D?

(1) Mahmud Ghazni
(2) Muhammad Ghori
(3) Qutu buddin Aibak
(4) Muhammad Bin Qasim

Correct Answer: (1) Mahmud Ghazni

Solution:Mahmud of Ghazni India 17 Times between 1000 to 1027 AD, from which most dangerous was on Somnath temple in 1025-26, it is situated in Gujrat.

42. On which battle field did the armies of Muhammad Ghori and Prithavi Raj Chouhan meet?

(1) Tarain
(2) Kurukshetra
(3) Haldighati
(4) Panipat

Correct Answer: (1) Tarain

Solution:In the bettle of Tarain the armies of Mohamad Ghori & Prithaviraj Chouhan met for the first battel of Tarain was in 1191 & second was in 1192.

43. How far into the sea do the territorial water of India extend?

(1) 12 nautical miles
(2) 6 nautical miles
(3) 15 nautical miles
(4) 10 nautical miles

Correct Answer: (1) 12 nautical miles

Solution:The territorial water of India extend up to 12 nautical miles. 12 nautical miles for into the sea do the terminal water of Indian extend India's 9 states touch sea coast Gujarat has longest coast line & Goa has shortest.

44. Which of the following Indian state is the leading producer of coconut?

(1) Goa
(2) Tamil Nadu
(3) Karnataka
(4) Maharashtra

Correct Answer: (2) Tamil Nadu

Solution:The major Producer of Coconut in India are: T.N > Karnataka > Kerala > Andhara Paradesh.

45. Which of the following state or union territories have a common High Court?

(1) Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
(2) Delhi, and Haryana
(3) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh
(4) Karnataka and Kerala

Correct Answer: (3) Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh

Solution:Chandigarh have common Court for Punjab and Haryana as well as UT Chandigarh.

46. Which state has a separate Constitution?

(1) Keral
(2) Assam
(3) Meghalaya
(4) Jammu & Kashmir

Correct Answer: (4) Jammu & Kashmir

Solution:Jammu & Kashmir has seperate constitution under the article 370 of the Indian constitution it has special provision. After the abolishment of Art & 35 (A), J % K has been reorganised as two separate union territories. The separate constitution of J & K has been ineffective since then.

47. In which year were the banks nationalised first?

(1) 1947
(2) 1951
(3) 1969
(4) 1980

Correct Answer: (3) 1969

Solution:The total no. of 14 banks were nationalised in year 1569. In 1980, 6 more banks were again nationalised.

48. Which organisation monitor the working of stock exchanges in India?

(1) UTI
(2) RBI
(3) SEBI
(4) NDC

Correct Answer: (3) SEBI

Solution:SEBI (Security Exchange board of India) Monitors the working of stock exchange of India. It was formed in 1998 as an autonomous body.

49. When was the Shimla Agreement signed by India and Pakistan?

(1) 1965
(2) 1948
(3) 1972
(4) 1962

Correct Answer: (3) 1972

Solution:Shimla agreement was done in 1972 between India & Pakistan, It was signed between Indira Gandhi & Zulfikar Ali Bhutto (Pak), by this agreement both countries will settle their differences by peaceful means through bilateral negotiations.

50. Besides the Lion, which other animals figures on our National Emblem?

(1) Cow and Tiger
(2) Bull and horse
(3) Horse and dog
(4) Goat and bull

Correct Answer: (2) Bull and horse

Solution:Beside the lion bull & horse and other animals figure on our national emblem It was adopted on 16 Jan 1950.