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. Which Indian state implemented a ban on single-use plastics starting January 1, 2020?
[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Maharashtra
[D] Gujarat
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Correct Answer: B [Kerala]
Notes:
Kerala was the first Indian state to impose a ban on single-use plastics, effective January 1, 2020. This initiative aimed to combat plastic pollution and promote environmental sustainability. The ban covers various plastic items, including PET bottles under 500 ml. Kerala’s proactive approach has inspired other states to consider similar measures, highlighting the growing awareness of environmental issues in India.
32. Which among the following rivers flowed parallel to the Himalaya at the very beginning?
1. Indus
2. Brahmaputra
3. Son
4. Sutlej
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [1, 2 & 4]
Notes:
Indus, Brahmaputra, Sutlej river flowed parallel to the Himalaya at the very beginning.
33. Which among the following matches of Woods of the Himalayan forest and their altitude are correct?
1. Chir- 900 to 1800 meters
2. Deodar- 1500 to 2500 meters
3. Pine- 1800 to 3600 meters
4. Spruce- 2100 to 36000 meters
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 2 & 4
[C] 2, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
The correct pairs are Chir- 900 to 1800 meters (Jammu to Arunachal Pradesh), Deodar- 1500 to 2500 meters (Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand), Pine- 1800 to 3600 meters (Chumbi valley to Sikkim), Spruce- 2100 to 36000 meters (Western Himalayas).
34. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. August offer- 1940
2. The arrival of the Cabinet Mission-1946
3. Muslim League Launches Direct Action- 1946
4. Jinnah’s Wrecking of the Shimla Conference- 1945
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1, 2 & 3
[B] 2, 3 & 4
[C] 1, 2 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2, 3 & 4]
Notes:
August offer was made in 1940. Cabinet Mission arrived in 1946. Muslim League Launched Direct Action in 1946. Jinnah wrecked of the Shimla Conference in 1945.
35. Which of the following statements are correct about the Sub alpine forest?
1) In the Eastern Himalayas, the vegetation consists mainly of juniper, rhododendron, willow, and black currant.
2) In the Western parts, red fir, black juniper, birch, and larch are the common trees.
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:
In the Sub alpine forest in the Eastern Himalayas, the vegetation consists mainly of juniper, rhododendron, willow, and black currant. In the Western parts, red fir, black juniper, birch, and larch are commonly found.
36. Which state government has ordered to destroy the Thai Mangur fish breeding hubs?
[A] Maharashtra
[B] Punjab
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Kerala
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Correct Answer: A [Maharashtra]
Notes:The Thai Mangur fish is cultivated in unhygienic conditions and is responsible for causing sickness in people. The Maharashtra government has launched a special drive to destroy the cultivation hubs of the exotic Thai Mangur fish. Even the National Green Tribunal has banned it as it was harming the local ecosystem and the consumers’ health.
37. Which of the following pairs of satellites and respective countries 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 2 & 3
[B] Only 2 & 4
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] Only 3 & 4
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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.
38. Which of the following places in news are located in India?
- Rukhiyet Palace
- Sela Tunnel
- Pantanal
- Nadabet
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 2 & 4
[B] Only 1, 2 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: A [Only 2 & 4]
Notes:- Rukhiyet Palace is a palace in the capital city of Asgabat in Turkmenistan. The palace holds official state events, forums, meetings, and inaugurations. The palace was built by the French company Bouygues.
- The Sela Tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh is the longest bi-lane road tunnel in the world. It is being built on the 317km long Balipara-Charduar-Tawang (BCT) road which connects West Kameng, East Kameng and Tawang districts of Arunachal Pradesh to the rest of the country.
- Pantanal is the world’s largest wetland. It is located in South America. It is at the risk of collapse due to legal land-use decisions and proposals.
- Nadabet also known as the ‘Wagah of Gujarat’ is located in the Rann of Kutch region. As part of the Seema Darshan project, Union Home Minister inaugurated an Indo-Pakistan border viewing point here in Nadabet.
39. Consider the following statements with respect to the Republican states in the ancient times:
- They were mostly concentrated either in the Indus basin or in the foothills of Himalayas in the Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.
- In these republics, real power lay in the hands of tribal oligarchies which appointed and controlled the leader.
- Citizenship was open to everyone in these republics.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] 1 and 2 Only
[B] 1 and 3 Only
[C] 2 and 3 Only
[D] All of the above
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Correct Answer: A [1 and 2 Only]
Notes:
Information about the republican states of the Buddha Age is based on the Pali and Sanskrit literary sources. The republics in the Indus basin were possibly the remnants of Vedic tribes, although some monarchies may have been followed by the republics. In case of Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, people were possibly inspired by the old ideals of tribal equality. Being in the foothills of Himalayas, they did not possess much fertile land. They may have lacked enough economic surplus so as to stimulate the rise of monarchies. So, statement 1 is correct. In these republics, ruling class mostly belonged to the same clan and same Varna. These oligarchs annually gathered for assemblies where they took important decisions including appointment of Citizenship and the associated rights including entry into assemblies were very restricted in these republics. E.g. in the republics of Mallas and Kshudrakas, slaves and hired labourers were excluded. In a republican state on the Beas River in Punjab, only those were given membership who could supply at least one elephant to the state. So, statement 3 is incorrect.
40. Which Union Ministry implements the ‘National Mission on Himalayan Studies’?
[A] Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change
[B] Ministry of Science and Technology
[C] Ministry of Earth Science
[D] Ministry of Home Affairs
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Correct Answer: A [Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change]
Notes:
‘National Mission on Himalayan Studies’ is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
A study was conducted by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) on snow leopard (Panthera uncia) under National Mission on Himalayan Studies. It has found a strong link found between habitat use by snow leopard and its prey species like Siberian ibex, blue sheep.
