HPSC HCS 2021 Prelims GS Question Paper (24-Jul-2022)

Question 1

Which of the following is correct?1. Evaporation is a surface phenomenon, which means particles from the surface change into the vapour state.2. Boiling is a bulk phenomenon, which means particles from the bulk (whole) of the liquid change into vapour state.3. Deposition is the change of gaseous state directly to solid without converting into the liquid state.4. The state of matter can be changed by changing its temperature only.

Accepted Answer

1, 2 and 3

Answer

1, 3 and 4

Answer

1, 2 and 4

Answer

2, 3 and 4

Question 2

Match List-I with List-II :List - IList - II1.Camphor from solid sodium chlorideI.Chromatography2.Different pigments from an extract of flower petalsII.Distillation3.Acetone and water mixtureIII.Centrifugation4.Butter from creamIV.Sublimation

Accepted Answer

1 - IV, 2 - I, 3 - II, 4 - III

Answer

1 - II, 2 - I, 3 - IV, 4 - III

Answer

1 - II, 2 - III, 3 - IV, 4 - I

Answer

1 - IV, 2 - III, 3 - I, 4 - II

Question 3

Consider the legal issues involved in following advisory opinion rendered by the Supreme Court of India under Article 143(1) of the Constitution.Match List -1 with List - II: List - IList - IIA.Delhi Laws Act, 1951I.Legislative PrivilegesB.Keshav Singh 1965II.Gujarat GasC.Special Reference No. 1 of 2001III.Delegated LegislationD.Special Reference No. 1 of 2002IV.Gujarat Assembly ElectionChoose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

A - III, B - I, C - II, D - IV

Answer

A - III, B - I, C - IV, D - II

Answer

A - I, B - III, C - IV, D - II

Answer

A - II, B - I, C - III, D - IV

Question 4

Which of the following Union Territories are included in the electoral college for election to the office of President of India by the Constitution (70th Amendment) Act, 1992 for purposes of Articles 54 and 55 of the Constitution of India?A. NCT of DelhiB. GoaC. PuducherryD. LakshadweepChoose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

A and C only

Answer

A and B only

Answer

B and C only

Answer

C and D only

Question 5

Which of the following statement is/are correct for the Public Accounts Committee?A. It comprises not more than 10 members from the Lok Sabha and not more than 7 members from the Rajya Sabha.B. As per convention a member of the opposition acts as its Chairman.C. It examines the statement of accounts showing the income & expenditure of the state corporations, autonomous and semi-autonomous bodies.D. The term of the Committee does not exceed one year at a time.Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

Accepted Answer

B, C and D only

Answer

A, B and C only

Answer

A, C and D only

Answer

A, B and D only

	List - I		List - II
1.	Camphor from solid sodium chloride	I.	Chromatography
2.	Different pigments from an extract of flower petals	II.	Distillation
3.	Acetone and water mixture	III.	Centrifugation
4.	Butter from cream	IV.	Sublimation

	List - I		List - II
A.	Delhi Laws Act, 1951	I.	Legislative Privileges
B.	Keshav Singh 1965	II.	Gujarat Gas
C.	Special Reference No. 1 of 2001	III.	Delegated Legislation
D.	Special Reference No. 1 of 2002	IV.	Gujarat Assembly Election

HPSC HCS 2021 Prelims GS Question Paper (24-Jul-2022)

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