HSSC GROUP’D’ EXAM 23.12.2018 (Shift-I)

Total Questions: 100

51. Select the correct one.

I. Ambala receives the highest rainfall in Haryana.

II. It is surrounded by Shivalik hills.

(1) Both I and II are true and II is the correct explanation of I
(2) Both I and II are true, but II is the not the correct explanation of I
(3) I is true, II is false
(4) Both are false

Correct Answer: (1) Both I and II are true and II is the correct explanation of I

Solution:(1) Ambala is situated on the North-Eastern edge of Haryana. Its North and North-East side is bounded by the Shivalik Range of Solan and Sirmaur districts of Himachal Pradesh. The areas around the Shiwalik Hills receive maximum rainfall in the state. In Haryana, Ambala receives highest rainfall (average 47.16 inches per an-num). It receives abundant rainfall from July to September (around 70%) and 30% rainfall from December to February.

52. National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources is present in

(1) Kurukshetra
(2) Karnal
(3) Mewat
(4) Rewari

Correct Answer: (2) Karnal

Solution:(2) The twin institutes of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources and National Institute of Animal Genetics were established at Bangalore on 21 September, 1984. They were shifted to Karnal in 1985 and then merged to function as a single entity in the form of National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR) in 1995.

53. Surdas was a contemporary of which of the following Mughal ruler?

(1) Shahjahan
(2) Akbar
(3) Humayun
(4) Babur

Correct Answer: (2) Akbar

Solution:(2) Surdas, the foremost devotional poet of the 16th century, was a contemporary of Akbar the Great. He was a blind bard who spent most of his time singing about his beloved Lord Krishna. He is known for such literary works as Sur Sagar, Sur Saravali, Sahitya Lahari, etc.

54. Evidence, under Indian Evidence Act, means and includes

(1) Oral Evidence
(2) Documentary Evidence
(3) Both (1) and (2)
(4) None of the above

Correct Answer: (3) Both (1) and (2)

Solution:(3) Under the Indian Evidence Act, 1872, the term "evidence" means and includes -

Oral evidence - i.e., all statements which the Court permits or requires to be made before it by witnesses, in relation to matters of fact under inquiry; and
Documentary evidence - i.e., all documents, including electronic records, produced for the inspection of the Court.

55. This protected area contains one of the last surviving remnants of Delhi Ridge hill range

(1) Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
(2) Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary
(3) Nahar Wildlife Sanctuary
(4) Abubshahar Wildlife Sanctuary

Correct Answer: (2) Asola-Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary

Solution:(2) The Asola Bhatti Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area that contains one of the last surviving remnants of Delhi Ridge hill range and its semi-arid forest habitat and its dependent wildlife. It covers 32.71 sq.km area on the Southern Delhi Ridge of Aravalli hill range on Delhi-Haryana border as well as northern parts of Faridabad and Gurugram districts of Haryana.

56. Select the correct one.

I. Gingee fort - Tamil Nadu

II. Ajanta-Ellora caves - Madhya Pradesh

(1) Only I is correct
(2) Only II is correct
(3) Both are correct
(4) Both are wrong

Correct Answer: (1) Only I is correct

Solution:(1) Gingee Fort is located in Villupuram District of Tamil Nadu. Once called the "Troy of the East" by the British, it is one of the surviving forts in Tamil Nadu. Ajanta and Ellora caves, considered to be one of the finest examples of ancient rock-cut caves are located near Aurangabad in Maharashtra.

57. This Haryana based writer was the editor of Urdu Magazine 'Bharat Pratap'.

(1) Balamukund Gupta
(2) Pratap Narayan Mishra
(3) Mahaveera Prasad Dwivedi
(4) None of the above

Correct Answer: (1) Balamukund Gupta

Solution:(1) Balmukund Gupta was a Haryana based writer who edited Din Dayalu Sharma's Bharat Pratap. Earlier, Gupta and his friend Din Dayalu Sharma had also edited Kohinoor, the most important newspaper of the time. Bal-mukund Gupta later also edited Bharatmitra.

58. The process of delivery of the foetus is called

(1) Implantation
(2) Fertilisation
(3) Parturition
(4) Ovulation

Correct Answer: (3) Parturition

Solution:(3) Parturition is the mechanism of signaling the onset of labor or a procedure of delivering a fully grown or developed fetus after the completion of pregnancy. It is a process of fetus birth with the release of cortisol. During parturition process, the cervix dilates and relaxes. Along with cortisol, oxytocin and estrogen hormones are released to begin the milk production and labour.

59. Consider the following statements regarding Right to Equality in Indian Constitution.

1. Article 14 - All are equal before law.

2. Article 16 - Equal opportunity in public employment.

3. Article 17 - Untouchability is Prohibited.

4. Article 19 - Abolition of Titles.

(1) 1 and 4
(2) 2 and 4 only
(3) 1, 2 and 4 only
(4) 1, 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (4) 1, 2 and 3

Solution:(4) Article 18 under Part III of the constitution is related to the abolition of titles. It prohibits the state from conferring any title (except a military or academic distinction) on anybody, whether a citizen or a foreigner. It also prohibits a citizen of India from accepting any title from any foreign state.

60. If the coefficients of 2nd, 3rd and 4th terms in the expansion of (1 + x)ⁿ are in A.Р., then the value of n is

(1) 2
(2) 7
(3) 11
(4) 14

Correct Answer: (2) 7

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