Hssc Group ‘d’ Exam (Shift-II)

Total Questions: 90

31. Which one of the following is false about auxin?

(1) Synthesised at the shoot tip
(2) Helps the cells to grow longer
(3) If diffuses towards the shady side when light is coming from one side
(4) It inhibits growth

Correct Answer: (4) It inhibits growth

Solution:Auxin is a plant hormone that helps in its growth. It synthesizes at the top of the shoot and helps cells grow longer when plants grow. When light is coming from one direction of the plant, auxin diffuses towards the shady side. This concentration of auxin stimulates the cells to grow longer on the side of the shoot which is away from light. Thus, the plant appears to bend towards light.

32. Bhiwani Canal has been drawn out of

(1) Bhakra canal
(2) Okla barrage
(3) Yamuna
(4) Ganga

Correct Answer: (1) Bhakra canal

Solution:As the name suggests, the Bhiwani canal is a canal that lies in the Bhiwani district of Haryana. Bhiwani canal is drawn out of Western Yamuna canal, which originates from Yamuna River. People residing in Bhiwani use the water from the canal for their daily agricultural needs.

33. Which of the following statements is now true regarding distribution of power between Centre and States in India?

(1) Residuary powers are conferred on the Union Government.
(2) The scheme of distribution of powers in the legislative, administrative and financial fields are provided unfer the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution
(3) Both (1) and (2) are correct
(4) None of above

Correct Answer: (4) None of above

Solution:The residuary powers of legislation are vested in Parliament.Article 248 (2) of the Constitution of and entry 97 of Union List lays down that parliament has exclu-sive power to make laws with respect to any matter not enumerated in list II or III. Residuary powers have been vested in the Centre so as to make the Centre strong.

The Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India defines and specifies allocation of powers and functions between Union & States. It contains three lists; i.e. Union List, States List and Concurrent List.

34. Find the word which is different from the other 3 options given below.

(1) Teacher
(2) Doctor
(3) Engineer
(4) Housewife

Correct Answer: (4) Housewife

Solution:Teacher, doctor and engineer are trained professionals and are paid for their services, but housewife discharges her duties for no payment.

35. The age of Mira's mother is 4 times the age of Mira. 5 years later, her mother's age will be 3 times that of Mira's age. Find the present age of her mother.

(1) 35 years
(2) 25 years
(3) 40 years
(4) 45 years

Correct Answer: (3) 40 years

Solution:Mira's age = x years

∴ Her mother's age

= 4x years

5 years hence,

4x + 5 = 3 (x + 5)

⇒ 4x - 3x = 15 - 5

⇒ x = 10

∴ Mira's mother's age = 4 * 10 = 40 years

36. Brahma Sarovar is located in district of Haryana.

(1) Thanesar
(2) Rohtak
(3) Ambala
(4) Faridabad

Correct Answer: (1) Thanesar

Solution:Brahma Sarovar is an ancient water pool sacred to Hinduism in Thanesar, Hary-ana. According to stories of myths, Lord Brahma created the universe from the land of Kurukshetra after a huge yajna. The Brahma Sarovar here is believed to be the cradle of civilization. A sacred shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva stands within the Sarovar.

37. If (-1) is a zero of polynomial p(x)=3X² - 7x + 10k, then value of k is

(1) 1
(2)-1
(3) 2
(4) 0

Correct Answer: (2)-1

Solution:One zero of polynomial

p(x)=3X² - 7x + 10k is -1

∴ p (-1) = 3 (-1)² -7 (-1) + 10k

= 0

⇒ 3 + 7 + 10k = 0

⇒ 10k = - 10

⇒ k = -10/10 = -1

38. After the death of Harshavardhana,______king ruled Kannauj.

(1) Mughals
(2) British
(3) Pratiharas
(4) Cholas

Correct Answer: (3) Pratiharas

Solution:Not much is known about Kannauj after Harshavardhana. But as per few literary sources, immediately after the death of Harsha the kingdom started to disintegrate and the process of emergence of numerous small states began in various parts of North India. The Pratihara ruler. Vatsaraja took the initiative to capture Kannauj and, thereby, the Ganges Valley Indrayudha was the ruler of Kannauj at that time. He ac cepted the suzerainty of Vatsaraja.

39. Which of the following is not an example for the organisms that breakdown the food material outside the body and then absorb it?

(1) Bread moulds
(2) Yeast
(3) Mushroom
(4) Cuscuta

Correct Answer: (4) Cuscuta

Solution:Yeast, Mushroom, Bread mould are the groups of organisms in which the food material is broken down outside the body and then absorbed. The digested food is absorbed into the body during growth. This process is known as extracellular digestion.

40. Ambala is famous for

(1) Watermelon
(2) Mango
(3) Jack fruit
(4) Apple

Correct Answer: (2) Mango

Solution:Ambala is famous for several fresh fruits. It is believed that the name Ambala is a corruption of Amba Wala meaning the mango village, from mango groves which existed in its vicinity. Apples and pomegranate are also grown in abundance in Ambala.

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