HP Patwari Examination 2016 -

Complete Question Paper – 100 Questions

Total Questions: 100
Max Marks: 100
Time Allowed: 1 Hour 30 Minutes

SECTION I: HINDI

1. हिन्दी वर्णमाला में स्वरों की कुल संख्या कितनी है?

A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13

2. इस पुस्तक के अन्त में दो परिशिष्ठ दिए गए हैं (शुद्ध वर्तनी):

A. परिशिष्ठ
B. परिशिषट
C. परिशिष्ट
D. प्रशिष्ट

3. व्यवहारिक रूप में आपकी बात ठीक हो सकती है (शुद्ध वर्तनी):

A. वैवाहरिक
B. व्यावहारिक
C. व्यवाहारिक
D. वैवहारिक

4. निरुत्तर शब्द का सही संधि-विच्छेद है:

A. नि + उत्तर
B. निः + उतर
C. निर + उत्तर
D. निः + उत्तर

5. सर्वनाम के कितने भेद हैं?

A. तीन
B. चार
C. पाँच
D. छः

6. दो अथवा दो से अधिक शब्दों से मिल कर बने हुए नए सार्थक शब्द को क्या कहते हैं?

A. संधि
B. समास
C. अव्यय
D. छंद

7. ‘नीलकमल’ में कौन सा समास है?

A. बहुव्रीहि
B. तत्पुरुष
C. कर्मधारय
D. द्विगु

8. ‘विज्ञान’ शब्द में प्रयुक्त उपसर्ग है:

A. विज्ञ
B. ज्ञान
C. वि
D. अन

9. निम्नलिखित वाक्य में “कुछ” शब्द विशेषण है, उसका भेद छांटिए: कुछ बच्चे कक्षा में शोर मचा रहे थे।

A. गुणवाचक विशेषण
B. अनिश्चित परिणामवाचक विशेषण
C. सार्वनामिक विशेषण
D. अनिश्चित संख्यावाचक विशेषण

10. अंतर के पट खोलना (मुहावरा):

A. प्रशंसा करना
B. भेद खोलना
C. विवेक से काम लेना
D. अपमानित करना

11. ‘मंत्र फूँकना’ (मुहावरा):

A. वशीकरण करना
B. प्रभाव दिखाना
C. क्रोध शान्त होना
D. बहका देना

12. ‘दामिनी’ का पर्यायवाची शब्द है:

A. वर्षा
B. नीरद
C. बादल
D. विद्युत

13. ‘मृदुल’ का विलोम शब्द है:

A. कठिन
B. खराब
C. रुक्ष
D. कठोर

14. जंगल में लगने वाली आग:

A. न्जठरानल
B. दावानल
C. बड़वानल
D. कामानल

15. कष्ट से सम्पन्न होने वाला:

A. कष्टकारी
B. कष्टप्रद
C. कष्टसाध्य
D. इनमें से कोई नहीं

16. समाज के जाति और धर्म के खेमों में बंटने से राष्ट्रीय प्रगति पर गंभीर _____ लग गए हैं।

A. पदचिह्न
B. लिपिचिह्न
C. प्रश्नचिह्न
D. विराम चिह्न

17. केवल पुस्तकीय ज्ञान छात्रों की मौलिक प्रतिभा का _____ नहीं कर सकता।

A. अमर्ष
B. उन्मेष
C. पीयूष
D. प्रत्युष

18. वस्तुतः _____ मनुष्य वही है जो मानवता का आदर करता है।

A. यथार्थ
B. चरित्रवान्
C. सम्पूर्ण
D. सच्चा

19. महात्मा बुद्ध करुणा के साक्षात् _____ थे।

A. अपरिग्रह
B. अनुग्रह
C. विग्रह
D. परिग्रह

20. निम्न वाक्यों में से कौन सा मिश्र वाक्य है?

A. चोर को देखकर सिपाही पकड़ने दौड़ा।
B. नेताजी भाषण देकर चले गए।
C. सेठ जानता है कि नौकर ईमानदार है।
D. बिजली नहीं थी इसलिए अंधेरा था।

21. ‘वह स्टेशन पहुँचा और गाड़ी छूट गई’ में कौन सा वाक्य रूप है?

A. सरल वाक्य
B. मिश्र वाक्य
C. संयुक्त वाक्य
D. इनमें से कोई नहीं

22. “अंस-अंश” शब्द युग्म में सही अर्थ भेद है:

A. हिस्सा-कुल
B. कंधा-हिस्सा
C. किनारा-भाग
D. परिवार-भाग

23. वाक्य के त्रुटिपूर्ण भाग का चयन कीजिए: “यह निर्भात सत्य है कि बालकों की मानसिक शक्तियाँ स्त्री के स्नेह की छाया में जितनी विकसित हो सकती हैं उतनी किसी अन्य उपाय से नहीं”

A. यह निर्भात सत्य है कि बालकों की मानसिक शक्तियाँ
B. स्त्री के स्नेह की छाया में जितनी विकसित हो सकती हैं
C. उतनी किसी अन्य उपाय से नहीं
D. कोई त्रुटि नहीं

24. निम्नलिखित में कौन सा कण्ठ्य वर्ण है?

A. ह
B. ग
C. त
D. प

25. वाक्य के अनुक्रम को सही करें: “1 गत अस्सी वर्षों के (य) हमारे दिमाग को इतना भोथरा (र) सुकुमार दुनिया हमारी पथराई आँखों के (ल) बना दिया है कि संस्कृति की (व) राजनीतिक-आर्थिक संघर्षों ने सामने आकर भी नहीं आ पाती। 6”

A. वलरय
B. यवरल
C. यरलव
D. वयलर

SECTION II: ENGLISH

26. Who spoils a man’s life?

A. God
B. Fate
C. Man himself
D. Nobody

27. In order to prosper in life, man should make best use of:

A. Fate
B. Time
C. Opportunities
D. Ambition

28. If we are not careful in early life, in later life we will suffer from a sense of:

A. Propensity
B. Loss
C. Misbehaviour
D. Irregularity

29. There were _____ viewers than expected.

A. fewer
B. less
C. many
D. lesser

30. Can you bring me _____ books I left in the garden?

A. this
B. that
C. these
D. those

31. The fertility of land is barely sufficient to _____ twelve people to the acre.

A. revive
B. raise
C. sustain
D. help

32. What _____ most is the positive attitude of the people?

A. impeaches
B. recognises
C. matters
D. troubles

33. The incident has _____ severe damage to the _____ of the employees.

A. resulted-optimism
B. produced-conduct
C. caused-morale
D. led-emotions

34. We are leaving on Wednesday _____ it rains.

A. if
B. whether
C. through
D. since

35. Pay attention to your work _____ you will not make mistakes.

A. unless
B. so that
C. through
D. if

36. The football team travelled _____ train.

A. in
B. by
C. from
D. on

37. He takes much interest _____ painting landscapes.

A. for
B. of
C. in
D. to

38. Ravi has _____ in Delhi since he was five years old.

A. stayed
B. staying
C. stays
D. stay

39. What _____ you busy yesterday?

A. keeps
B. will keep
C. kept
D. is keeping

40. His first failure did not _____ him from making another attempt.

A. deter
B. hold
C. stop
D. check

41. A decorative handwriting:

A. Calligraphy
B. Manuscript
C. Inscription
D. Hagiography

42. Flat metal plate fixed on a wall as an ornament:

A. Tabloid
B. Poster
C. Board
D. Plaque

43. Choose the correct spelling:

A. Perniceous
B. Pernicious
C. Perniciuos
D. Perneciuos

44. Choose the correct spelling:

A. Confidencial
B. Confedencial
C. Confidential
D. Confidental

45. Bothered (opposite meaning):

A. Calm
B. Uninterested
C. Focussed
D. Distracted

46. Denounce (opposite meaning):

A. Accept
B. Accuse
C. Condemn
D. Faith

47. Stunned (similar meaning):

A. Fainted
B. Surprised
C. Pleased
D. Injured

48. Gallantry (similar meaning):

A. Maverick
B. Valour
C. Cowardice
D. Fearfulness

49. Birds of a feather _____:

A. live together
B. breed together
C. fly together
D. flock together

50. The scientist worked for donkey’s years to arrive at the formula. What does the underlined phrase mean?

A. a long time
B. a short time
C. for donkeys
D. for a few years

SECTION III: MATHEMATICS

51. 8597 – ? = 7429 – 4358

A. 5496
B. 5526
C. 5706
D. 5476

52. The H.C.F. and L.C.M. of two numbers x and y are respectively 3 and 105. If x + y = 36 then (1/x) + (1/y) = ?

A. 35/3
B. 3/35
C. 1/35
D. 35

53. [(0.006)² + (0.047)² + (0.0079)²] / [(0.06)² + (0.47)² + (0.079)²] = ?

A. 0.1
B. 1.0
C. 100
D. 1000

54. Simplify: 5 3/6 × 6 1/7 + 5 1/2 = ?

A. 40
B. 40.5
C. 42.5
D. 43

55. If x × √0.0016 = 4, then the value of x is:

A. 0.04
B. 4
C. 25
D. 100

56. If 60% of (x – y) = 40% of (x + y), then what percent of x is y?

A. 20%
B. 25%
C. 22%
D. None of these

57. Of the three numbers, the ratio of first and second is 8:9 and that of second and third is 3:4. If the product of the first and third numbers is 2400, find the second number:

A. 40
B. 60
C. 45
D. 50

58. If 2^(2x+4) = 16^x, then x³ = ?

A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 16

59. Two numbers are respectively 20% and 50% more than a third number. These two numbers are in the ratio:

A. 2:5
B. 4:5
C. 6:7
D. 3:5

60. Find the missing number in the series: 2, 5, 11, 20, 32, 47, ___

A. 60
B. 65
C. 58
D. 62

61. ‘A’ purchased some oranges at a total cost of Rs. 1200. He sold 1/3 of these oranges at a loss of 20%. If ‘A’ had a profit of 10%, then at what profit were the remaining oranges sold?

A. 16%
B. 15%
C. 22%
D. 25%

62. A shopkeeper is selling his goods at cost price, but he uses 900 gms weight for 1 kg. His gain percentage is:

A. 9%
B. 10%
C. 11%
D. 11 1/9%

63. Two numbers are in the ratio of 3:5. If each number is increased by 10, the ratio becomes 5:7. The numbers are:

A. 3, 5
B. 7, 9
C. 13, 12
D. 15, 25

64. At present the age of Ram and Shyam is in the ratio of 5:4. After 3 years the ratio will become 11:9. Find the present age of Shyam:

A. 28 years
B. 27 years
C. 26 years
D. 24 years

65. ‘A’ and ‘B’ began a business with Rs. 3500 and Rs. 2500 respectively. After 4 months ‘C’ joined with Rs. 6000. If the difference of share between ‘C’ and ‘B’ is Rs. 1977, then find the total annual income:

A. Rs. 15620
B. Rs. 16240
C. Rs. 12770
D. Rs. 13180

66. If x + y = 18 and xy = 72, what is the value of x² + y²?

A. 120
B. 90
C. 180
D. Cannot be determined

67. 36 labourers complete a work in 14 days. If the work is to be completed in 8 days, how many additional labourers are needed?

A. 29
B. 33
C. 27
D. 23

68. ‘A’ is 60% more efficient than B. If ‘A’ takes 15 days to complete the work, then A and B together complete the work in how many days?

A. 9 7/13 days
B. 8 9/13 days
C. 9 3/13 days
D. 10 1/13 days

69. Solve equations I and II and find the correct option:
I. x² + 8x + 15 = 0
II. y² + 3y + 2 = 0

A. x > y
B. x ≤ y
C. x ≥ y
D. x < y

70. Rs. 2000 amount to Rs. 2600 in 5 years at simple interest. If the interest rate is increased by 3%, it would amount to:

A. Rs. 2900
B. Rs. 3600
C. Rs. 3200
D. None of these

71. Distance between the pair of points (-5, 7) and (-1, 3):

A. 4
B. 4√2
C. 8
D. 16

72. Find compound interest on Rs. 12600 at 10% per annum for 2 years compounded yearly:

A. Rs. 2646
B. Rs. 2600
C. Rs. 2746
D. Rs. 2800

73. If the radius of a circle is decreased by 20%, find the percentage decrease in its area:

A. 36%
B. 32%
C. 21%
D. 42%

74. In the given figure AB = AC and ∠ABC = 50° and AM is perpendicular to BC, then ∠MAB = ?

A. 60°
B. 40°
C. 50°
D. 30°

75. An aeroplane covers a certain distance with speed 240 km/hour in 5 hours. If the same distance is to be covered in 12 hours, what will be the speed of the aeroplane?

A. 300 km/hour
B. 360 km/hour
C. 700 km/hour
D. 720 km/hour

SECTION IV: GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

76. When were the Punjab Hill areas transferred to Himachal Pradesh?

A. 1st November 1966
B. 1st October 1956
C. 1st January 1971
D. 15th August 1972

77. ‘Bhunda’ festival (celebrated in Shimla, Kullu and Manali) is associated with:

A. Parshuram
B. Lomasha Rishi
C. Buddha
D. Mahasu Devta

78. Which mountain range separates Himachal Pradesh from Tibet?

A. Dhauladhar
B. Pirpanjal
C. Hindukush
D. Zaskar

79. Who was the commander of the Gorkha Army that attacked Himachal Pradesh in the first decade of 19th century?

A. Bhakti Thapa
B. Amar Singh Thapa
C. Ram Singh Gurung
D. Tej Bahadur

80. In 1809, the Jawalamukhi Treaty was signed between:

A. Gorkhas and Sikhs
B. Sikhs and the British
C. Sansar Chand and Raja Ranjeet Singh
D. Raja Ranjeet Singh and the British

81. Which is the oldest hydro-electric project in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Baner (Kangra)
B. Shanan Joginder Nagar
C. Bhakhra (Bilaspur)
D. Thirot (Lahaul)

82. ‘Jhanjar’ is a famous dance of which district?

A. Chamba
B. Mandi
C. Kullu
D. Kangra

83. How many members from Himachal Pradesh are elected for Rajya Sabha?

A. 2
B. 3
C. 6
D. 4

84. Under the Government of India scheme, which town of Himachal Pradesh was recently selected to be developed as a “Smart City”?

A. Shimla
B. Dharamsala
C. Mandi
D. Una

85. Who led the Suket Satyagraha on 18th February 1948?

A. Sada Ram Chandel
B. Sita Ram Sharma
C. Bhagmal Sautra
D. Pt. Padam Dev

86. Which group of rivers flows into the Bay of Bengal?

A. Brahmaputra, Ganga, Godavari
B. Cauveri, Krishna, Narmada
C. Krishna, Godavari, Tapti
D. Narmada, Ganga, Brahmaputra

87. Arrange the following layers of atmosphere vertically from the surface of the earth:

Mesosphere 2. Troposphere 3. Stratosphere 4. Thermosphere
A. 1-2-3-4
B. 2-1-3-4
C. 2-3-1-4
D. 3-4-2-1

88. In human digestive system, the process of digestion starts in:

A. Oesophagus
B. Oral (Buccal) Cavity
C. Duodenum
D. Stomach

89. Which one among the following statements is not true for mammals?

A. They possess hair on the body
B. Some of them lay eggs
C. Their heart is three chambered
D. Some are aquatic

90. Which metal is mainly used in mobile phone batteries?

A. Copper
B. Zinc
C. Nickel
D. Lithium

91. Which of the following is not a computer language?

A. BASIC
B. C++
C. JAVA
D. PAINT BRUSH

92. Which was a port city in Indus Valley Civilization?

A. Mohenjo Daro
B. Harappa
C. Lothal
D. Kalibangan

93. In which Indian National Congress session was “Purna Swaraj” announced?

A. Calcutta
B. Lahore
C. Nagpur
D. Karachi

94. Which award is given for excellence in sports coaching?

A. Sahitya Academy Award
B. Dronacharya Award
C. Arjuna Award
D. Dada Saheb Phalke Award

95. Which team won the IPL-9 tournament on 29th May 2016?

A. Kolkata Knight Riders
B. Royal Challengers Bangalore
C. Kings XI Punjab
D. Sunrisers Hyderabad

96. Which programme was launched in 2015 by the Government keeping female foeticide in mind?

A. Beti Bachao, Naam Kamao
B. Beti Bachao, Desh Bachao
C. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
D. Beti Bachao, Desh Banao

97. Who addresses the joint session of Parliament?

A. The President
B. The Prime Minister
C. The Chairman of Rajya Sabha
D. The Lok Sabha Speaker

98. Which periodical winds blowing from the sea to land cause summer monsoon in India?

A. East-West
B. North-East
C. South-West
D. South-North

99. “Maitri-Express” Railway service is associated with:

A. India-Pakistan
B. India-Bangladesh
C. India-Nepal
D. India-Bhutan

100. The density of water is greater than the density of kerosene oil. If the two are mixed:

A. Water floats on kerosene
B. Kerosene floats on water
C. Kerosene dissolves in water
D. They mix uniformly

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