Himachal Pradesh GK & Current Affairs for HPPSC Examinations. Himachal Pradesh General Studies – Himachal Pradesh History, Geography, Polity, Culture and Economy Multiple Choice Questions for all Himachal Pradesh Examinations.
31. From which state the Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) programme was started?
[A] Orissa
[B] Uttrakhand
[C] Bihar
[D] Uttar Pradesh
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Correct Answer: C [Bihar]
Notes:
Systematic Voter’s Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) was launched by Election Commission of India was started in 2014 from Bihar. Every aspect of the election process is simulated in the SVEEP programme to ensure enhanced voters’ participation in the polling.
32. The National Kamadhenu breeding centre is going to be set up in which state?
[A] Haryana
[B] Andhra Pradesh
[C] Bihar
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: B [Andhra Pradesh]
Notes:
The government is setting up 2 National Kamadhenu breeding centers at Hoshangabad in Madhya Pradesh and Nellore in Andhra Pradesh. It is to develop and conserve Indigenous Breeds in a holistic and scientific manner.
33. As per the Indus Waters Treaty, which among the following rivers were given to India?
1. Beas
2. Ravi
3. Sutlej
4. Chenab
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960. As per the treaty Ravi, Beas, Sutlej were given to India and Indus, Jhelum, Chenab were given to Pakistan.
34. In which state does IOCL is going to set up a petroleum products utility terminal?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
IOCL is going to set up a petroleum products utility terminal with an investment of 500 crores in Karnataka. It is going to set up a petroleum products receiving, storage, and distribution terminal under common user facility.
35. Which of the following statements are correct about Himalayan Dry temperate Forest?
1) Precipitation is below 100 cm and is mostly in the form of snow.
2) Coniferous forests with xerophytic shrubs.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
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Correct Answer: C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Himalayan Dry temperate Forest has low precipitation, which is below 100 cm and is mostly in the form of snow. They consists of Coniferous forests with xerophytic shrubs.
36. Which state government is trying to acquire Geographical Indication for Karsog Kulth?
[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Madhya Pradesh
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Maharashtra
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Correct Answer: A [Himachal Pradesh]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh is trying to acquire Geographical Indication for Karsog Kulth. It is a Kharif crop grown in Himachal Pradesh. It is rich in Amino Acids.
37. In which year HPCL was established?
[A] 1977
[B] 1973
[C] 1974
[D] 1980
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Correct Answer: C [1974]
Notes:
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited was established in 1974. It was formed by merger of erstwhile Esso Standard and Lube India Limited.
38. Which of the following pairs of satellites and respective countries is/are matched correctly?
- Himawari 8 – India
- Hisaki – Japan
- GOES-18 – South Korea
- Arktika-M – Russia
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 2 & 4]
Notes:- Himawari 8 is a Japanese weather satellite, the 8th of the Himawari geostationary weather satellites operated by the Japan Meteorological Agency. The spacecraft was constructed by Mitsubishi Electric with assistance from Boeing.
- Hisaki, also known as the Spectroscopic Planet Observatory for Recognition of Interaction of Atmosphere is a Japanese ultraviolet astronomy satellite operated by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
- GOES-18 is the third of the “GOES-R Series”, the current generation of weather satellites operated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
- Arktika-M satellite is a remote-sensing and emergency communications satellite launched by Russia from the Soyuz carrier rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.
39. Which of the following pairs of Indian schools of art/painting and associated personalities is/are matched correctly?
- Bengal School of Art – Abanindranath Tagore
- Pahari School of Painting – Nainsukh
- Basholi School of Painting – Devi Das
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- The Bengal School of Art, commonly referred as Bengal School, was an art movement and a style of Indian painting that originated in Bengal, primarily Kolkata and Shantiniketan, and flourished throughout the Indian subcontinent, during the British Raj in the early 20th century. Abanindranath Tagore was associated with this art style.
- Pahari paintingis an umbrella term used for a form of Indian painting, done mostly in miniature forms, originating from Himalayan hill kingdoms of North India, during 17th-19th century, notably Basholi, Mankot, Nurpur, Chamba, Kangra, Guler, Mandi and Garhwal. Nainsukh was a famous master of the mid-18th century.
- Basohli Paintings is a fusion of Hindu mythology, Mughal miniature techniques and folk art of the local hills, evolved in the 17th and 18th centuries as a distinctive style of painting. This style of painting derives its name from the place of its origin – hill town of Basohli. It is a sub-school of Pahari style of paintings. The first patron of this chool was Raja Kirpal Singh and the most famous painter of this school was Devi Das.
40. In which of the following States/UTs, the Union Home Ministry recently approved the formation of Village Defense Group?
[A] Arunachal Pradesh
[B] Ladakh
[C] Jammu & Kashmir
[D] Punjab
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Correct Answer: C [Jammu & Kashmir]
Notes:- The Union Home Ministry approved the formation of Village Defense Group in Jammu and Kashmir. The members of the Village Defense Group will be designated as Village Defense Guards. VI category person who will lead/coordinating VDG will be given Rs.4500 per month. Other persons (V2 category) who are members of these VDGs on voluntary basis will be given Rs.4000 every month at a uniform rate. VDG will work under the direction of SP/SSP of the concerned district.
- The Village Defense Committee was set up by the state in the mid-90s. It was established for other districts of Jammu including Kishtwar, Doda, Reasi, Ramban, Poonch and Rajouri for self-defense and counter terrorism. This armed group used to help government forces in fighting terrorism.
