H.P. Patwari 2015 Solved Paper

Section I

English

No. 1 to 3: Choose the correct article from the option given below.

1. I heard_______ noise.

    A.    the                                                       B.        a

    C.    an                                                        D.       none of these

2. He is _______ heir to the throne.

   A.     a                                                          B.        the

  C.      an                                                       D.        none of these

3. This is just _______ thing I wanted

A.        the                                                     B.        a

C.        an                                                       D.        none of these

No. 4 to 8: Fill in the blanks with appropriate words.      

4. We eat that we__________ live.

A.     Might                                                B.        Could

C.     Would                                              D.        May

5. There is _______ hope of his recovery.

A.     little                                                  B.        a little

C.     the little                                            D.        none of these

6. Hari is the _________ boy in the class.

A.     lazy                                                    B.        lazier

C.     laziest                                              D.        None of these

7. A policeman rescued the child_______ danger.

A.     from                                                  B.        to

C.     into                                                    D.        on

8. He _________ to play cricket before his marriage.

A.     Used                                                  B.        Is used

C.     Was used                                         D.        Had used

Q. No. 9 to 10: Fill in the blanks with appropriate preposition

9. He is married ______ my cousin

A.  With                                                  B.        to

C.  from                                                  D.        in

10. We should rely _______ our own efforts.

A.     on                                                       B.        at

C.     with                                                   D.        in

Q. No. 11 to 12: Fill in the blanks with appropriate verb from the options given below.

11. The earth ________ round the Sun.

A.     move                                                 B.        was moving

C.     moves                                               D.        moved

12. We_________ English for five years.

A.     study                                                 B.        are studying

C.     was studying                                 D.        have been studying

Q. No. 13 to 14: Complete the proverb by choosing the correct option.

13. All that glitters ________

A.     is not iron                                        B.        is not silver

C.     is not gold                                      D.        is not copper

14. It is never too late________

A.     to defy                                              B.        to mend

C.     to deny                                             D.        to disobey

Q. No. 15 to 17: Choose the word which spelt correctly.

15.      A.        Dirrhoea                              B.        Diarhoea

         C.        Diarrhoea                          D.        Diarheoa

16.      A.        Adiction                               B.        Adicsion

         C.        Addiktion                            D.        Addiction

17.      A.        Confidencial                       B.        Confedencial

         C.        Confidential                      D.        Confidental

Q. No. 18 to 19: Choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the word given below.

18. Flexible

A.     rigid                                                 B.        soft

C.     mellow                                             D.        raw

19. Exit

A.     opening                                            B.        withdrawal

C.     Entrance                                        D.        inhaling

Q. No. 20 to 21: Choose the word which is similar in meaning to the word given below.

20. Confess

A.     Admit                                               B.        Deny

C.     Refuse                                              D.        Impede

21. Sufficient

A.     Deficient                                          B.        Enough

C.     Inadequate                                     D.        Embarrassing

Q. No. 22 to 23: Join the sentence by adding the option given below.

22. She must weep. She will die.

A.     And                                                    B.        but

C.     Or                                                       D.        so

23. I know the man. Stole the bicycle

A.     Which                                               B.        who

C.     Whom                                              D.        what

No. 24 to 25: Choose the correct meaning of the following idioms from the option given below.

24. The ups and downs

A.     The happy times                          B.        The sad times

C.     The happy and sad times       D.        The ecstatic moments

25. To move heaven and earth

A.     to bring disaster                           B.        to cause calamity

C.     to try everything possible     D.        to cry and shout

Section-II

HINDI

26.      ‘क’ वर्ण उच्चारण की दृष्टि से क्या है?

        A.        ओष्ट                                         B.      कण्ठ्य

        C.      दन्त्य                                         D.     तालू

27.    हिंदी वर्णमाला में व्यंजनों की संख्या है

          A.        32                                                      B.        34

          C.        36                                                       D.        33

28.    रात-दिन में कौन सा समास है?

            A.     द्वंद                                           B.     द्विगु

        C.       कर्मधारय                                  D.        अव्य्वीभाव

29.    निचे दिए गए विकल्पों में से ‘तत्सम’ शब्द का चयन कीजिए

        A.        छेद                                           B.        डंडा

        C.        विवाद                                       D.        सींग

30.    ‘सज्जन’ का संधि-विच्छेद क्या है?

          A.        सज+जन                                    B.        सत + जन

          C.        सज्ज +न                                  D.        स + ज्ज्न

प्रश्न न. 31 व 32: नीचे दिए वाक्यों में एक खंड में त्रुटि है, इसे छांटिए

31.      राम ने अपनी             गलती के लिए        क्षमा            की भीख मांगी

              A                                   B                           C                             D

32.      धनवान को व्यर्थ       वेकार में        सहायता देकर           कोई लाभ न होगा

               A                            B                          C                                  D

33.      निम्नलिखित में कौन छायावादी कवि है?

          A.        वीरांगना                                     B.        नागार्जुन

          C.        सुमित्रानंदन पन्त                                     D.        भारत भूषण अग्रवाल

34.      “खूब लड़ी मरदानी वह तो झांसी वाली रानी थी” में ‘मरदानी’ शब्द का अर्थ है

          A.        वीरांगना                                     B.        पुरुषों जैसी

          C.        पुरुश्त्ववन                                 D.        लड़ाकू

35 व36: नीचे दिए गये वाक्यों में रेखांकित शब्दों की वर्तनी के लिए चार-चार विकल्प दिए गये है,                 इनमें से शब्द की शुद्ध वर्तनी चुनिए

35.    चारों और उजज्व्ल चाँदनी फैली थी

        A       उज्ज्वल                         B       उज्ज्वल

        C       उज्जवल                        D       उजज्वल

36.    हम जान्तान्त्रिक पद्धति में विश्वास करते है  

        A       जानतात्रिक                     B       जनतात्रिक

        C       जनतात्रीक                      D       जनतन्त्रिक

37.    कौन सा वाक्य शुद्ध है?

        A       वाह! कितना सुंदर दृश्य है ?   B       वाह; कितना सुंदर दृश्य है !

        C       वाह, कितना सुंदर दृश्य है!     D       वाह! कितना सुंदर दृश्य है !

38.    “काला घोड़ा’’ में कौन सा विशेषण है

        A.      गुणवाचक                      B.      संख्यावाचक

        C.      परियानवाचक                  D.     सार्वनामिक

39.    “हम दिल्ली गये और वहां चार दिन रहे’’ कौन सा वाक्य है ?

        A.     संयुक्त वाक्य                    B.     सरल वाक्य

        C.     मिश्र वाक्य                     D.     उपयुक्त वाक्य

प्रश्न 40 से 42: निम्नलिखित प्रश्नों में प्रत्येक मुहावरे के लिए चार विकल्प दिए है, इनमे से एक उचित विकल्प का चयन कीजिए

40.    पाँव में शनीचर होना

          A.      दुर्घटना होना                                   B.      एक स्तन पर स्थिर न रहना

          C.      दुःख सहना                                    D.      कष्ट होना

41.    बालू की भीत

        A.     निस्सार वस्तु                           B.     रेगिस्तानी इलाका

        C.     शीघ्र नष्ट होने वाली वस्तु              D.    इनमें से कोई नहीं

42.    खग जाने की भाषा

        A.     चालाक ही चालाक की भाषा समझता है

        B.     बिल्कुल अनपढ़ होना                  C.     असंगत वस्तुओं का मेल बिठाना

        D.    धीमी स्वर से बातों को समझना

43.    “भागीरथी” का पर्यायवाची शब्द है

        A.     सरिता                                  B.     गंगा

        C.     यमुना                                  D.    निर्झरिणी

44. “ज्येष्ठ” का विलोम शब्द है

        A.     कनिष्ठ                                  B.     पूर्व

        C.     भूत                                     D.    अग्रज

45.    सही विकल्प चुनिए – “जिसकी गर्दन सुंदर हो”

        A.     सुदर्शन                                   B.     सुगत

        C.     सुगर्दन                                  D.    सुग्रीव

प्रश्न 46 से 50: निम्नलिखित वाक्यों में खाली स्थान भरने के लिए नीचे दिए गये शब्दों में सही विकल्प का चयन कीजिए

46.    चुनाव क्षेत्रो का समय-समय पर _____ किया जाता है

        A.     परिक्षण                                 B.     परिगमन

        C.     परिसीमन                               D.    परिमापन

47.    धैर्यवान व्यक्ति विपति से भी_______ नहीं होता है

        A.     अधीर                                  B.    दुःखी

        C.     चलायमान                             D.    विचलित

48.    रसायनों ने मिट्टी की _______की नष्ट कर दिया है

        A.     उप्लब्द्ता                                B.    उत्पादकता

        C.     पवित्रता                                D.   गरिमा

49.    योग साधना में ______ और शाकाहार का विशेष महत्व है

        A.     अल्पहार                               B.     फलाहार

        C.     मिताहार                                D.    आहार

50.    रवीन्द्रनाथ टैगोर का नाम सांस्कृतिक एवम्_____ जगत में अविस्मरणीय रहेगा

        A.     दर्शन                                   B.     संगीत

        C.     साहित्यिक                             D.    चित्रकला

Section-III

Mathematics

51.      In the following question what comes in the figure(?)

            4+4.44+44.4+4.04+444=?

         A.        500.88                                             B.        572.22

         C.        495.22                                             D.        472.88

52.      The highest common factor (HCF) of 5/16, 25/12 and 15/8 is

         A.        5/48                                                  B.        1/48

         C.        75/8                                                  D.        75/16

53.      The value of (1∧³+2∧³+3∧³⁺4³)∧^-3/2 will be

         A.        0.01                                                   B.        0.001

         C.        0.010                                                            D.        0.10

54.      If 9∧^3𝑥+2 = 27∧^5𝑥+1, then ‘𝑥’ is equal to

         A.        1/2                                                    B.        2/9

         C.        1/6                                                    D.        1/9

55.      (a-b)∧² is equal to

         A.        a∧²-b∧²                                             B.        a∧²-b∧²-2ab

         C.        a∧²+b∧²-2ab                                       D.        a∧²-b∧²+2ab

56.      What comes in figure (?)

            (21.69)∧²-√324 =

            A.        440.4615                                        B.        425.4561

            C.        452.4561                                        D.        442.6551

57.      If volume and surface area of a sphere is same, then its radius is

         A.        2 units                                              B.        3 units

         C.        4 units                                              D.        none of these

58.      If the ratio of the areas of two square is 9:1, the ratio of their perimeters            is

         A.        9:1                                                     B.        3:1

         C.        3:4                                                     D.        1:3

59.      The sum of three consecutive integers is 1350. The sum of the smallest and              the bigger integer is

         A.        900                                                    B.        950

         C.        975                                                    D.        990

60.      1/4 of any number is 17, then 45% of that number is

         A.        51                                                       B.        45.4

         C.        37.4                                                   D.        30.6

61.      A car covered first 35 kms in 45 minutes and covered rest of 69 kms in 75               minutes. What is the average speed of car?

         A.        42 km/hour                                   B.        50 km/hour

         C.        52 km/hour                                   D.        60 km/hour

62.      The ages of Nishi and Vinee are in the ratio of 8:15 years respectively.                      After 9 years the ratio of their ages will be 11:18. The difference in their                  ages will be

         A.        24 years                                           B.        20 years

         C.        33 years                                           D.        21 years

63.      On solving 𝑥∧²-8=0, we get

            A.        𝑥=2 or 𝑥=-2                                   B.        𝑥=√2 or 𝑥=-√2

            C.        𝑥=2√2 or 𝑥=-2√2              D.        none of these

64.      Third proportion of 10 and 20 is

         A.        10                                                       B.        20

         C.        30                                                       D.        40

65.      In an examination 94% of the candidates passed and 114 failed. How                        many candidates appeared in the examination?

         A.        1160                                                 B.        1600

         C.        1900                                                 D.        2400

66.      How much simple interest will Rs.2000 earn in 18 months at 6% per                        annum?

         A.        Rs. 120                                             B.        Rs. 180

         C.        Rs. 216                                             D.        Rs. 240

67.      Ishan purchased bike for Rs. 35,645 and spent Rs. 24,355 for purchasing             television of the remaining amount he had 20% in cash. What was total             amount he had?

         A.        Rs. 60,000                                      B.        Rs. 72,000

         C.        Rs.75,000                                      D.        Rs. 80,000

68.      The area of circle is 24.64m². The circumference of the circle is

         A.        14.64m                                            B.        16.36 m

         C.        17.60m                                            D.        18.40m

69.      10 sheep and 5 goats were brought for Rs. 6000. If the average price of a             sheep is Rs. 450, find out the average price of goat

         A.        Rs. 370                                             B.        Rs. 355

         C.        Rs. 325                                             D.        Rs. 300

70.      Ramesh started business by investing Rs. 38,000. After 5 months Shyam             joined Ramesh by investing Rs. 55,000. At the end of year their profit is             Rs. 22,000. What is the differnce of profit between two?

         A.        Rs. 1,192                                         B.        Rs. 1,507

         C.        Rs. 1,856                                         D.        Rs. 1,928

71.      A sum of Rs. 800 amounts to Rs. 920 in 3 years at simple interest. If the             interest rate is increased by 3% , how much could it amount to?

         A.        Rs. 1,000                                         B.        Rs. 992

         C.        Rs. 942                                             D.        Rs. 900

72.      ‘A’ does a work in 10 days and ‘B’ does the same work in 15 days. In how                  many days they together will do the same work?

         A.        5 days                                               B.        6 days

         C.        8 days                                               D.        10 days

73.      An athlete runs 200 race in 24 seconds. His speed is

         A.        20 km/hr                                        B.        24 km/hr

         C.        28.5 Km/hr                                     D.        30 km/hr

74.      The ratio of the cost price and the selling price is 4:5, then what is the                       profit percentage?

         A.        10%                                                  B.        20%

         C.        30%                                                  D.        25%

75.      The length of a room is 15 m and width is 12 m. What is the cost of                             laying floor at the rate Rs. 125 per sq. metre.

         A.        Rs. 22,500                                      B.        Rs. 20,500

         C.        Rs. 22, 050                                     D.        Rs. 20, 050

Section-IV

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

76.      Himachal Pradesh was constituted as a Chief Commissioners province   on

         A.        26th January 1948                     B.        18th March 1948

         C.        15th April 1948                          D.        1st November 1966

77.      Before merger with Himachal Pradesh on July 1, 1954 Bilaspur was a

         A.        Separate Part ‘A’ State                     B.        Separate Part ‘B’ State

         C.        Separate Part ‘C’ State                   D.        Separate Part ‘D’ State

78.      Which of the following group of rivers originates from the Himachal                          Mountain?

         A.        Beas, Ravi and Chenab                        B.        Ravi, Chenab and Jhelum

         C.        Sutlej, Beas and Ravi                   D.        Sutlej, Ravi and Jhelum

79.      Estimated potential of Hydro-electric power of Himachal Pradesh is

         A.        10,000 MW                                                B.        12,700 MW

         C.        16,000MW                                     D.        20,000MW

80.      Revenue Training Institute is located at

         A.        Dharamshala                                 B.        Shimla

         C.        Joginder Nagar                           D.        Sunder Nagar

81.      “Nawala” is a festival of the ____ tribe

         A.        Pangwalas                                       B.        Gaddi

         C.        Gujjar                                                D.        Lahaulas

82.      Valleys are important feature of Himachal. “Pattan Valley” is found in

         A.        Kullu district                                  B.        Shimla district

         C.        Lahaul and Spiti district             D.        Chamba district

83.      ‘Burah’ is a famous group dance of which district?

         A.        Shimla district                               B.        Kangra district

         C.        Sirmaur district                         D.        Kinnaur district

84.      “Khir Ganga”- Hot water spring is located at

         A.        Kangra district                              B.        Kinnaur district

         C.        Chamba district                            D.        Kullu district

85.      “Kufri Jeevan” and “ Kufri  Jyoti” are the two famous varieties of

         A.        Tomato                                             B.        Grapes

         C.        Hops                                                  D.        Potatoes

86.      During the Kargil operation in 1999 which Himachali soldier is      recipient           of “Param Veer Chakra”?

         A.        Naik Jadunath Singh                   B.        Rifleman Sanjay Kumar

         C.        Havaldar Abul Hamid                 D.        L/N Karam Singh

87.      “Chandra” and “Bhaga” rivers meets at the place?

         A.        Kelang                                              B.        Tandi

         C.        Pattan                                               D.        Suhaga

88.      ‘Kye Monastary’ is located in which state?

      A.        Sikkim                                              B.        Himachal Pradesh

      C.        Arunachal Pradesh                     D.        Jammu and Kashmir

89.      Who was known as “Pahari Gandhi”?

         A.        Pt. Padam Dev                               B.        Abdul Ghaffar Khan

         C.        Baba Kanshi Ram                      D.        Devi Ram Kewla

90.      Number of Administrative Divisions present in the Himachal Pradesh

         A.        12                                                       B.        3

         C.        4                                                         D.        7

91.      “Money Bill” is introduced in

         A.        Lok Sabha                                                  B.        Rajya Sabha

         C.        Joint sitting of both the Houses           D.        None of the above

92.      The village woman who led the “Chipko movement” was

         A.        Bachhendri Pal                             B.        Sarla Devi

         C.        Gaura Devi                                                D.        None of the above

93.      “Davis Cup” is associated with the game of

         A.        Hockey                                             B.        Cricket

         C.        Boxing                                              D.        Lawn Tennis

94.      “P.K.” and “PIKU” are

A.     Pandas found in China                          B.        Feature films

C.     Girls from Haryana who alleged misbehaved in bus

D.     None of the above

95.      “Swayamsiddha” is a scheme launched by the Government of India to     help

         A.        School children only                   B.        Health workers only

         C.        Women only                                  D.        Senior citizens only

96.      ‘Chip’ is a common nick name for a (n)

         A.        transistor                                        B.        resistor

         C.     integrated circuit                            D.        semiconductor

97.      Where was Indo-Pak Shimla agreement 1972 concluded?

         A.        Barnes court                                B.        The Retreat

         C.        Boileauganj                                    D.        Peterhoff

98.      Which comet appears every 76 years?

        A.     Holme’s                                               B.        Halley’s

        C.     Donati’s                                              D,        Alpha centauri

99.      “Leukemia” is a disease related to

         A.        Eyes                                                   B.        Brain

         C.        Lungs                                                  D.        Blood

100.   Full version of an abbreviation of A.T.M.

         A.        Auto Total Machine                     B.        Action Taken Machine

         C.        Automated Teller Machine        D.        Advance Total Machine