Hssc Group ‘d’ Exam (Shift-II)

Total Questions: 90

21. Every year World Water Day is celebrated on

(1) March 22nd
(2) April 22nd
(3) May 22nd
(4) January 22nd

Correct Answer: (1) March 22nd

Solution:World Water Day is celebrated annually on 22 March. It highlights the importance of freshwater and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. The first World Water Day, designated by the United Nations, was in 1993

22. Which of the following com-mission/plan recommended a three-tier confederation of sub-continent during freedom movement?

(1) Wavell Plan
(2) Cripp's Mission
(3) Cabinet Mission
(4) August Offer

Correct Answer: (3) Cabinet Mission

Solution:The Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946 suggested to divide India and its Princely states into three groups" Group A, consisting of Hindus as majority; Group B, consisting of Muslims as majority and Sikhs and Hindus of Eastern Punjab. Group C was to include Assam and West Bengal.

23. Which of the following explanations is true about local self-government in India?

(1) In Panchayath elections, electronic voting machines are not used in all the States
(2) Lord Ripon is called an the father of local self-government in India
(3) Both (1) and (2) are correct
(4) None of the above

Correct Answer: (2) Lord Ripon is called an the father of local self-government in India

Solution:The Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) would not be used in the ensuing panchayat elections in the State as one voter casts four votes in these polls and the existing EVMs are not suitable for the purpose.

Lord Ripon is known as Father of Local Self-Government in India. His famous resolution on local self-government of May 18, 1882 aimed to devolve financial and administrative powers to the institutions of local self-government. This resolution is known as the Magna Carta of local self-government in India.

24. Pots are made by using

(1) Machine
(2) Plastic
(3) Glass
(4) Wheel

Correct Answer: (4) Wheel

Solution:For making pots, a wheel is used. It is used for shaping (known as throwing) of round ceramic ware. The wheel may also be used during the process of trimming the excess body from dried ware, and for applying incised decoration or rings of colour.

25. The eartiest reference on the word 'Haryana' is found in

(1) Chahamana
(2) Rig Veda
(3) Atharva Veda
(4) Bramhapurana

Correct Answer: (2) Rig Veda

Solution:The earliest reference to Haryana occurs in a Chahamana Inscription describing Arnoraja as carrying arms into Haritanaka (i.e. Haryana). The territorial designation Hariala mentioned in the Skanda Purana also stands for the same region. The Delhi Museum Inscription of the reign of Muhammad Tughluq (A.D. 1328) gives the name as Hariyana the very heaven on earth and where lies the city Dhillika (Delhi), built by the Tomaras.

26. The image formed by a con-cave mirror is observed to be virtual erect and large than object. Where should be the position of object?

(1) Between focal length and centre of curvature
(2) At center of curvature
(3) Beyond center of curvature
(4) Between pole principallocus and

Correct Answer: (4) Between pole principallocus and

Solution:

When the object is placed between pole and focus of the concave mirror, the image formed is virtual, erect and magnified.

27. Consider the following statements in relation to cultivation of wheat.

(1) Wheat needs very high rainfall and very high temperature.

(2) In India, wheat is generally grown in winter season.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(1) None
(2) 2 only
(3) Both 1 and 2
(4) 1 only

Correct Answer: (2) 2 only

Solution:Wheat requires moderate temperature and rainfall during growing season and bright sunshine at the time of harvest. Rainfall at the time of maturity cause severe loss to wheat crop affecting yield and seed quality adversely. It thrives best in well drained loamy soil. In India it is grown in winter.

28. The dance in which Gopis form a circle around Krishana is called as

(1) Bharathanatyam
(2) Rasleela
(3) Marathi
(4) Bihu

Correct Answer: (2) Rasleela

Solution:In the Raas Leela, Shri Krishna stood in the center, surrounded by Gopis in the form of Circle and with the help of His YogaMaya, Shri Krishna made each Gopis feel that He was dancing with her also. All the demigods, like Gandharva, Yakshas were witness of the divine dance, and they showered flowers form the heavenly abode.

29. The equations 2x + 4y = 8 and 8x+ay 32 represent the same straight line if a =

(1) 2
(2) 16
(3) 9
(4) None of these

Correct Answer: (2) 16

Solution:2x + 4y - 8 = 0

8x + ay -32 =0

Both equations represent the same straight line.

∴ 2/8 = 4/a ⇒ a = 8 *4 /2 = 16

30. The products produced in aerobic respiration both in human and plant cells are

1. CO₂

2. Water

3. ATP

Choose the right code from given below:

(1) 1 and 2 only
(2) only 1
(3) All the above
(4) None of the above

Correct Answer: (3) All the above

Solution:Aerobic respiration refers to respiration that takes place in the presence of oxygen. During aerobic cellular respiration, glucose reacts with oxygen, forming ATP that can be used by the cell. Carbon dioxide and water are created as byproducts. The overall equation for aerobic cellular respiration is:

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