Test 1- 15th Aug 2018

Current A airs
Q.1) Where is Rani-ka-vav located in India?

[A] Gujarat

[B] Rajasthan

[C] Madhya Pradesh

[D] Haryana

Q.2) Which of these countries is not a part of the Arctic Council?

[A] Russia

[B] Sweden

[C] United States

[D] China

Q.3) Which state topped the  Public A airs Index 2018?

[A] Kerala

Punjab
[C] Gujarat

Telangana

Q.4) What is the minimum yearly deposit required under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojna?

[A] Rs 250

[B] Rs 500

Rs 750
Rs 1000

Q.5) Who is heading the high-level committee to check Mob Lynching?

[A] Arvind Subramaniam

[B] Rajiv Gauba

[C] Rajnath Singh

[D] Vijay Kelkar

Q.6) Under Poshan Abhiyan, what is the target set for 2022 to reduce stunting among children in the age group 0-
6 years?

[A] 10%

[B] 28%

[C] 18%

[D] 25%

Q.7) NRC 'which is in news recently' is related to which state?

[A] Jammu & Kashmir

[B] Assam

[C] Manipur

[D] Karnataka

Q.8) The 'PENCIL' portal is associated with which of the following?

[A] Girl Education

[B] Child Labour

[C] Women Rights

[D] Tribal Welfare

Q.9) When is the World Bio-fuel Day observed?

[A] 8th August

[B] 10th August

[C] 12th August
[D] 14th August

Q.10) Who is the chairperson of the 'Data Protection Framework' committee?

[A] Justice B N Srikrishna

[B] Subramaniam Swamy

[C] Justice H L Dattu

[D] Raghuram Rajan

Q.11) Where was 10th BRICS Summit held?

[A] Shanghai

Goa
Johannesburg
Fortaleza

Q.12) On which day Earth Overshoot Day fell in 2018?

[A] August 1

[B] August 2
[C] August 3
[D] August 4

Q.13) Prime Minister recently gifted 200 cows to which country?

[A] Bhutan

[B] Somalia

[C] Nepal

[D] Rwanda

Q.14) Environmental Performance Index is published by?

[A] World Wide Fund for Nature

[B] United Nations Environment Programme(UNEP)

[C] World Watch Institute

[D] World Economic Forum

Q.15) Where is the Headquarter of International Solar Alliance located?

[A] Shimla

[B] Bhopal

[C] Mumbai

[D] Gurugram

Q.16) When is the World International Tiger Day observed every year?

[A] 27th July

[B] 28th July

[C] 29th July

[D] 30th July

Q.17) Who has won the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award for the year 2015?

[A] Ghulam Nabi Azad

[B] Najma Heptullah

[C] Dinesh Trivedi

[D] Hukumdev Narayan Yadav

Q.18) What is India's rank in Global Innovation Index 2018?

[A] 52nd

54th
57th
60th

Q.19) Which city ranked last in the Ease of Living index survey?

[A] Rampur

Pune
Shimla
New Delhi

Q.20) Which Space Agency has launched the TESS Mission?

[A] NASA

[B] ISRO

[C] ROSCOSMOS

[D] ESA

Q.21) What is India's rank in FDI Con dence Index 2018?

[A] 11th

[B] 3rd

[C] 1st

[D] 5th

Q.22) Which of these Social Media Giants has launched a Digital Literacy Library in India?

[A] Facebook

Google
Twitter
Microsoft

Q.23) Which Indian has recently been appointed as a member of Country Code Supporting Organisation?
[A] Surya Prakash

[B] Ajay Data

Vinod Rai
M J Akbar

Indian Polity
Q.1) Choose the correct statement: 

(a)  Only a member of Parliament can be appointed as a Minister  

(b) The Prime Minister should be a member of Lower House

[A] Both are incorrect

[B] Only 2

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Only 1

Q.2) Which amendment act constitutionalised the Panchayati Raj System in India?

[A] 72nd

[B] 73rd

[C] 74th

[D] 75th

Q.3) Which was the rst state in India to establish Panchayati Raj System in India?

[A] Rajasthan

[B] Andhra Pradesh

[C] Punjab

[D] Tamil Nadu

Q.4) Which of these committee related to Panchayati Raj recommended for the creation of a 'District
Development Commissioner' post?

[A] Ashok Mehta committee

[B] L M Singhvi committee

[C] G V K Rao committee

[D] Balwant Rai Mehta committee

Q.5) Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the provision for Panchayati Raj?
[A] VIII

[B] X

[C] IX

[D] IV

Q.6) The subject of 'Local Government' is mentioned in which list under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian
Constitution?

[A] Union List

[B] State List

[C] Concurrent List

[D] None

Q.7) Which of the following ministries does not deal with the subject of 'Urban local government' at the central
level?

[A] Ministry of Rural Development

[B] Ministry of Home A airs

[C] Ministry of Defense

[D] Ministry of Urban Development

Q.8) Who is called as the 'Father of Local Self government in India'?

[A] Lord Ripon

[B] Lord Minto

[C] Lord Du erin

[D] Mahatma Gandhi

Q.9) Which of the following schedules was added by 74th amendment act of 1992?

[A] 11th schedule

[B] 10th schedule

[C] 7th schedule

[D] 12th schedule

Q.10) Who appoints the Chief Executive o cer of the Cantonment Board?

[A] Governor

[B] President
[C] Commanding O cer

[D] Home Minister

Q.11) In which year was the PESA act enacted?

[A] 1991

[B] 1994

[C] 1992

[D] 1996

Q.12) The Panchayati Raj act applies to which of the following states?

[A] Nagaland

[B] Assam

[C] Mizoram

[D] Jammu & Kashmir

Q.13) Which of the following committees recommended a two-tier system for Panchayati Raj in India?

[A] Balwant Rai Mehta committee

[B] L M Singhvi committee

[C] Ashok Mehta committee

[D] All of the above

Q.14) What is the exemption limit in terms of population for a state to not constitute panchayats at intermediate
level?

[A] 20 lakhs

[B] 50 lakhs

[C] 40 lakhs

[D] 30 lakhs

Q.15) Who appoints the State Election Commissioner?

[A] Governor

[B] President

[C] Chief Election Commissioner

[D] None of the above

Q.16) What is the minimum age for contesting elections to Panchayats?

[A] 18 years

[B] 21 years

[C] 25 years

[D] 30 years

Q.17) Which of the following is a voluntary provision under the Panchayati Raj Act?

[A] Establishment of a State Election Commission

[B] Constitution of a State Finance Commission

[C] Direct Elections to all seats in Panchayats at all levels

[D] Reservation of seats for Backward Classes

Himachal Current A airs

Q.1) Recently Union Health Minister J P Nadda convened the rst workshop of 'Ayushman Bharat Program'in
Shimla. Choose Correct statement about the programme:-

1. Ayushman Bharat Scheme was approved by the Union cabinet with budgetary support of 900cr.

2. A  memorandum of understanding(MOU) was signed between two HP and Uttarakhand during the workshop.

3. Under this Scheme, Government has set a target to set up 2 lakh wellness centres by 2022 to deliver
comprehensive primary health care.

[A] Only 3

[B] 1,3

[C] 1,2,3

[D] None

Q.2) Bantony Castle Estate in Shimla is a ne example of?

[A] Anglo-Gothic Architecture

[B] Jacobean Style

[C] Greek-roman style

[D] None

Q.3) Recently India signed 80 million dollars loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to boost ..........in
Himachal Pradesh?

[A] Apple Production

[B] Youth Employability

[C] Rail Infrastructure

[D] Health Infrastructure

Q.4) Which Monastery of Himachal Pradesh participated in 2018 Republic Parade?

[A] Tayul Monastery

[B] Kye Monastery

[C] Gandhola Monestry

[D] Kardang Monastery

Q.5) Which district of Himachal Pradesh declared as Backward District by Government of India in keeping its
Vision of a New India by 2022?

[A] Lahaul and Spiti

[B] Kinnaur

[C] Sirmaur

[D] Chamba

Q.6) Name the health worker of Himachal Pradesh who gured in the World Health Organization(WHO) Calendar
2018?

[A] Geeta Verma

[B] Renuka Verma

[C] Kiran Sharma

[D] Malvika Chauhan

Q.7) Manali resident Aanchal Thakur made history in 2018 by winning India's rst-ever international medal in
which sports?

[A] Climbing

[B] Para-gliding

[C] Tracking

[D] Skiing

Q.8) The government of HP has appointed  Dr.Daisy Thakur as the Chairperson of which of the following
commissions?

[A] Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commisiion

[B] Himachal Pradesh State Information Commission

[C] Himachal Pradesh Sta Selection Commission

[D] Himachal Pradesh commission for women

Himachal GK
Q.1) Who was the last ruler of Chamba before it got merged with a larger province of Himachal Pradesh?

[A] Raja Bhuri Singh

[B] Raja Chattar Singh

[C] Raja Chattar Singh

[D] Raja Lakshman Singh

Q.2) Which ruler of Chamba prohibited the killing of mice in the kingdom?

[A] Raja Mushan Varman

[B] Raja Meru Varman

[C] Raja Sahil Varman

[D] None of the above

Q.3) When did Lord Mayo visit Chamba district?

[A] 13th September 1872

[B] 13th December 1871

[C] 13th November 1871

[D] 13th May 1872

Q.4) Which of these Rajas built Surajmukha shrine at Bharmaur?

[A] Meru Varman

[B] Sahil Varman

[C] Yugankar Varman

[D] Suraj Varman

Q.5) Which Chamba ruler transferred the seat of the government from Brahmpura to Chamba?

[A] Aditya Varman

[B] Meru Varman

[C] Sahil Varman

[D] Som Varman

Q.6) Prithvi Singh obtained the idol of 'Raghubir' from which Mughal Emperor?

[A] Akbar
[B] Aurangzeb

[C] Jahangir

[D] Shahjahan

Q.7) Which Chamba ruler refused to obey the order of Emperor Aurangzeb?

[A] Raja Prithvi Singh

[B] Raja Chattar Singh

[C] Raja Udai Singh

[D] Raja Ugar Singh

Q.8) The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act came into force in which year?

[A] 1968

[B] 1969

1970
1971

Q.9) Where is the Central Potato Research Institute located in Himachal Pradesh?

[A] Kufri

[B] Jogindernagar

[C] Keylong

[D] Palampur

Q.10) The Indo Dutch Mushroom Development Project Palampur was launched in which year?

[A] 1992

1985
[C] 1979

1968

Q.11) In which of the following places a Farmer's Training centre is located?

[A] Palampur

Sundernagar
[C] Solan

Jeori
Q.12) Which of the following districts of Himachal Pradesh produces Sugarbeet seeds?

[A] Una

Bilaspur
[C] Chamba

[D] Kinnaur

Q.13) What is the approximate contribution of Agriculture and its allied sectors to the Gross State Domestic
Product (GSDP) of Himachal Pradesh?

[A] 21%

[B] 29%

[C] 10%

[D] 30%

Q.14) Which of the following play is written by Balwant Gargi?

1. Saukan

2. Balde Tibbe

3. Antim Aranay

4. Loha Kutt

[A] 1,2

[B] 1,2,3

[C] 1,2,4

[D] All

Q.15) The Temple 'Mani- Mahesha' was built by:-

[A] Bala Varman

[B] Meru Varman

[C] Sahil Varman

[D] Yugankar

Q.16) According to 2011 census, which district of HP has the lowest female literacy rate?

[A] Kinnaur

[B] Chamba

[C] Kullu

[D] Lahaul and Spiti

Q.17) Basodan Pass connects:-

[A] Chamba-Bhatiyat

[B] Kangra-Chamba

[C] Chamba-Bharmour

[D] Chamba-Pangi

Q.18) Choose Correct about Sahil Varman:-

1. During the beginning of his reign, a 12 years war took place against Kullu.

2. He transferred the seat of Government from Brahmpura to new capital founded at Chamba.

3. During his reign, Gaddh i(Shepherd) came from Delhi and settled in Bharmour.

4. Suhi Mela is held in memory of his wife.

[A] 1,2

[B] 1,2,3

[C] 2,3,4

[D] 1,2,4

Q.19) Nakodar,Jalidar and Khopa are varieties of ?

[A] Clothes made locally in Chamba

[B] Farming Equipment locally named in Chamba

[C] Handloom wooden artefacts made in Chamba

[D] Chappals made in Chamba

Q.20) A Powerhouse was installed on river Sal in the vicinity of the Chamba town.  The powerhouse was
established under the reign of which Raja?

[A] Sham Singh

[B] Bhuri Singh

[C] Ram Singh

[D] None of the  above

Q.21) Holi Hydel Scheme is also under consideration on the Holi Nalla, a tributary of which river?

[A] Ravi

[B] Beas
[C] Sutlej

[D] None

Q.22) Choose the correct name with whom the following events are associated:-

1. He received the distinction of Knighthood in 1906

2. He opened a museum in 1908

3. He attended Delhi Darbar in 1911

[A] Ram Singh

[B] Bhuri Singh

[C] Lakshman Singh

[D] Sham Singh

Q.23) As per Census Report of Government of Himachal Pradesh (2001-2011), what is the sex ratio of Chamba?

[A] 936

[B] 949

[C] 961

[D] 986

Q.24) Choose Correct:- 

1. Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary is located in South West part of Chamba District.

2. The Sanctuary plays host to a small population of Musk Deer, Himalayan Tahr, Pheasants, Kashmir Stag and
Tibetian Wolf.

[A] Only 1

[B] Only 2

[C] Both Correct

[D] None

Q.25) Which district shares a boundary with other countries?

[A] Kinnaur, Chamba

[B] Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba

[C] Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur

[D] All of the above

Q.26) Katyayana mentioned two types of Janapads. Choose the type of tribal republic that existed in
Himachal Pradesh?

[A] Monarchical or Ekaraja

[B] Other Republican or Sangha

[C] Both

[D] None

Q.27) What is the local name of Aegle marmelos in HP?

[A] Bel

[B] Bhaj-Patri

[C] Banni

[D] Nashpati

Himachal GK
Q.1) Choose correct about Shivalik Hill Zone of HP?

1. It has a Sub-tropical Climate.

2. Soils are mostly sandy loam in texture with scattered loamy patches.

3. It occupies 33% of the Cultivated area of the state.

[A] 1,2

[B] 1,3

[C] 2,3

[D] All the above

Q.2) The KUTH Plant is grown in which District of Himachal Pradesh?

[A] Shimla

[B] Lahaul and Spiti district

[C] Solan

[D] Chamba

Q.3) Kufri Chandramukhi and Kufri Jyoti are varieties of?

[A] Apple

[B] Grapes

[C] Kiwi

[D] Seed Potato

Q.4) The Laxmi Narayan temple of Chamba is a ne example of which style of architecture?

[A] Shikhara Style

[B] Pent Roof

[C] Flat Roofed

[D] Pagoda Style

Q.5) Choose the characteristics of Dry Hill Zone of Himachal Pradesh?

1. Monsoon rainfall is almost negligible in these areas.

2. The Soil is of high texture with variable soil fertility.

3. This Zone comprises of Kinnaur District, Pangi Sub -Tehsil of Chamba, Some areas of Lahaul-Spiti

[A] 1,2

[B] 2,3

[C] 1,3

[D] All are Correct

Economics
Q.1) What does Working Capital signify in the factor of Production?

[A] Labour

[B] Raw Material

[C] Machines

[D] Land

Q.2) 'Green Revolution' during 60's brought High Yielding Seeds of Which Crop?

1) Wheat

2)Rice

3) Pulses

[A] 1,3

[B] Only 1

[C] 1,2

[D] Only 2

Q.3) What were the consequences of the Green Revolution?

1. Loss of Soil Fertility

2.Reduced Water Table

3. Polluted Ground Water

Choose Correct:-

[A] 1,3

[B] 1,2

[C] 2,3

[D] All of the above

Q.4) Choose Correct:-

1. The Quality of Population depends upon the Literacy rate, health of a person indicated by Life expectancy and
skill development.

2. GDP is dependent only on the citizens of a country.

3. Expenditure on education as a percentage of GDP rose from 0.64 % in 1951-52 to 2.7% in 2017-18.

4. 2018 Budget of Himachal Pradesh, 17% of the total budget will be invested on Education Sector.

[A] 1,2 and 3

[B] 1,3

[C] 1,2 and 4

[D] 1,3 and 4

Q.5) According to 2011 Census, the Literacy rate of male and female in Himachal Pradesh is?

[A] 89.53% in male, 72.93% in female

[B] 89.53% in male, 75.93% in female

[C] 83.62% in male,69.56 % in female

[D] 87.76 % in male,77.92% in female

Q.6) What is Crude Birth Rate?

[A] number of live births per year per 1000 mid-year population

[B] number of live births per 10000 in a population in a year

[C] number of live births per year per 1,00,000 mid-year population

[D] none of the above

Q.7) What is Disguised Unemployment?

[A] It is an unemployment when people are not able to nd work throughout the year.
[B] It is an unemployment where more  people engaged in the same work than actually required for that work
and their contribution to nal productivity is Zero

[C] It is an unemployment when people are not able to nd work for some months.

[D] None of the above.

Q.8) Choose Correct:-

1. The Present formula for food requirement while estimating the poverty line is based on Desired Calorie
requirement.

2. The accepted average calorie requirement in India is 2400 calories per person per day in Rural areas and 2100
calories per person per day in urban areas.

3. The poverty line in India is estimated by the National Sample Survey O ce(NSSO).

[A] 1,3

[B] 1,2,3

[C] 1,2

[D] None

Q.9) Which of the following committee is not associated with Poverty Line?

[A] Y K Alagh Committee

[B] Lakdawala Committee

[C] Suresh Tendulkar Committee

[D] Subramanian Committee

Q.10) Which Prime Minister of India released the Special Stamp entitled 'Wheat Revolution'?

[A] J.L.Nehru

[B] Indira Gandhi

[C] Rajiv Gandhi

[D] Narendra Modi

Q.11) Choose Correct:-

1. The theme of World Food Summit 2017 was Better food for More People.

2. World food Summit 2017 held at Gandhinagar, Gujrat.

3. World Food Summit is convened by the Food and Agriculture Organization  (FAO) of the United Nations.

4. Headquarter of Food and Agriculture Organization  (FAO)in Washington, DC USA.

[A] 1,2 and 3

[B] 2,3 and 4

[C] 1 and 3

[D] All the above

Q.12) The agriculture subsidies in the World Trade Organization (WTO) terminology have in general been
identi ed by boxes which have given colours. Which Colour of box represents minimal or no distortion to trade?

[A] Amber Box

[B] Green Box

[C] Blue Box

[D] None of the Above

Indian History
Q.1) Choose Correct:-

1. Gautam Buddha belonged to small gana known as Sakya Gana and was a Kshatriya.

2. He attained enlightenment at Bodh Gaya in Uttar Pradesh.

3. He passed away in Kusinara.

[A] 1,2

[B] 1,3

[C] 2,3

[D] All the above

Q.2) Who composed Buddhacharita, the biography of the Buddha?

[A] Panini

[B] Ashvaghosha

[C] Balmiki

[D] Vasumitra

Q.3) Choose the correct about Palaeolithic age:-

1. This age was characterized by an extremely cold and dry climate and most of the human habitation was nearby
equator.

2. This age was divided into 2 industries; Soan and Madrasian, Soan tools were oldest palaeolithic tools and rst
discovered in India.

3. Palaeolithic sites were spread almost all over the Indian Sub- Continent.

[A] Only 1

[B] 2,3
[C] 1,3

[D] All are correct

Q.4) Which is the oldest site of Cotton cultivation in the whole world?

[A] Mehargarh

[B] Koldihawa

[C] Bhimbetka

[D] Lothal

Q.5) Choose correct statement about Rig Veda?

1. It is divided into 10 Mandalas(Sections/Chapters)

2. 2,3,7 Mandalas are supposed to be latest whereas 1,9,10 Mandalas suppose to be oldest.

3. Mandala 7 contains Gayatri Mantra composed by Vishvamitra.

[A] Only 1

[B] 1 and 2

[C] 2 and 3

[D] All are correct

Q.6) Haryanka Dynasty was founded by?

[A] Bimbisara

[B] Ajatshatru

[C] Shisunaga

[D] Nanda

Q.7) Which Mauryan ruler was a follower of Ajivikas?

[A] Chandragupta

[B] Bindusara

[C] Ashoka

[D] Jalank

Q.8) The Royal Emblem of Cholas was:-

[A] Fish

[B] Tiger
[C] Bow and Arrow

[D] Ship

Test 1- 15th Aug 2018

Answers

Current A airs

Q.1)A Q.2)D Q.3)A Q.4)A Q.5)B Q.6)D Q.7)B Q.8)B Q.9)B Q.10)A Q.11)C Q.12)A Q.13)D

Q.14)D Q.15)D Q.16)C Q.17)A Q.18)C Q.19)A Q.20)A Q.21)A Q.22)A Q.23)B

Indian Polity

Q.1)A Q.2)B Q.3)A Q.4)C Q.5)C Q.6)B Q.7)A Q.8)A Q.9)D Q.10)B Q.11)D Q.12)B Q.13)C

Q.14)A Q.15)A Q.16)B Q.17)D

Himachal Current A airs

Q.1)D Q.2)A Q.3)B Q.4)B Q.5)D Q.6)A Q.7)D Q.8)D

Himachal GK

Q.1)D Q.2)A Q.3)C Q.4)A Q.5)C Q.6)D Q.7)B Q.8)C Q.9)A Q.10)B Q.11)B Q.12)D Q.13)C

Q.14)C Q.15)B Q.16)B Q.17)A Q.18)D Q.19)D Q.20)B Q.21)A Q.22)B Q.23)D Q.24)D

Q.25)C Q.26)B Q.27)A

Himachal GK

Q.1)D Q.2)B Q.3)D Q.4)A Q.5)D

Economics

Q.1)B Q.2)C Q.3)D Q.4)D Q.5)B Q.6)A Q.7)B Q.8)C Q.9)D Q.10)B Q.11)C Q.12)B

Indian History
Q.1)B Q.2)B Q.3)A Q.4)A Q.5)A Q.6)A Q.7)B Q.8)B

Test 1- 15th Aug 2018

Explanations

Current A airs

Q.1) Explanation:

Rani-ka-vav is located in Patan, Gujarat. It is  a UNESCO World Heritage site, and was awarded as the cleanest
iconic place in India in 2016. It is located on the banks of Saraswati River.

It was in news: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will soon be issuing a new lavender Rs 100 currency note. which
will  display a photograph of ‘Rani-ki-vav’ (The Queen’s Stepwell), an 11th century architectural wonder.

Q.2) Explanation:

There are Eight members in the Arctic  council: Canada, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Russia, Sweden,
and the United States. 

India is an observor in Arctic Council.  

News: India is looking to expand Polar Research

Q.3) Explanation:

Kerala topped the Public A airs Index as the best-governed state in the country. Kerala has topped PAI as the
best-governed state for the third consecutive year. 

Among the smaller states, Himachal Pradesh topped the Index.

Q.4) Explanation:

The Government has reduced minimum yearly deposit required under Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana to Rs 250 from
Rs 1,000 earlier. 

Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY) is a small deposit scheme for the girl child launched as a part of the ‘Beti Bachao
Beti Padhao’ campaign.

Q.5) Explanation:
The Union Government has constituted a High-Level Committee headed by the Union Home Secretary Rajiv
Gauba to deliberate in the matter of the increasing incidents of mob lynching and make recommendations. 

Important note: As per the Constitution, ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects. 

State Governments are responsible for controlling crime, maintaining law and order, and protecting the life and
property of the citizens.

Q.6) Explanation:

The Poshan Abhiyaan aims to bring down stunting among children in the age group 0-6 years from 38.4% to
25% by 2022. 

The Abhiyaan targets to reduce stunting, under-nutrition, anemia (among young children, women and
adolescent girls) and reduce low birth weight by 2%, 2%, 3% and 2% per annum respectively. 

Note: September will be celebrated as National Nutrition Month every year

Q.7) Explanation:

The National Register of Citizens (NRC) is the register containing details of all Indian citizens.

National Register of Citizens (NRC) updation basically means the process of enlisting the names of all citizens
residing in Assam at the time of NRC updation.  

The NRC will be updated as per the provisions of The Citizenship Act, 1955 and The Citizenship (Registration of
Citizens and Issue of National Identity Cards) Rules, 2003. 

As such, eligibility for inclusion in updated NRC shall be determined based on the NRC, 1951, Electoral Rolls up to
the midnight of 24th March 1971 and in their absence the list of admissible documents issued up to midnight of
24th March 1971. 

Q.8) Explanation:

PENCIL (Platform for E ective Enforcement for No Child Labour) is an electronic platform for no child labour
in the country. It has been developed by the Labour Ministry. 
The government has launched the ‘PENCIL’ web portal for e ective implementation of the National Child Labour
Project, (NCLP).

Q.9) Explanation:

World Biofuel Day is observed on 10th August every year. 

Its aim is to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil
fuels. 

Also, it highlights the various e orts made by the Government in the biofuel sector.

Q.10) Explanation:

Justice B N Srikrisha is the chairperson of the  'Data Protection Framework' committee. 

The 10-member committee was set up in July 2017 to recommend a framework for securing personal data in the
digital world. It has recently submitted its report.

Q.11) Explanation:

The BRICS 2018, the 10th annual summit of BRICS, was held in Johannesburg, South Africa. 

Theme: “BRICS in Africa: Collaboration for Inclusive Growth and Shared Prosperity in the 4th Industrial
Revolution”. 

Note: 1st BRIC summit was held in 2009 at Yaketerinburg, Russia. At that time South Africa was not the
member. South Africa became the member in 2010 and name of the group was changed from BRIC to BRICS

Q.12) Explanation:

Earth Overshoot Day 2018 fell on August 1 2018. (http://gosarkari.com/iascurrenta airs/earth-overshoot-day-

2018-august-1/)

This year the overshoot day falls two days earlier than in 2017. The Earth Overshoot Day is the date
when humanity's annual demand on nature exceeds what Earth can regenerate over the entire year. 

It is calculated by Global Footprint Network and World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Q.13) Explanation:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted 200 cows to villagers from Rweru village of Rwanda. 
It was for Rwandan Government’s Girinka Programme (http://gosarkari.com/iascurrenta airs/what-is-
grinika-programme/) . 

Under this programme, the poorest in Rwanda get cows from Government and gift rst female calf to a
neighbour to promote brotherhood.

Q.14) Explanation:

Environmental Performance Index is published by World Economic Forum

WEF: Headquarters in Switzerland

Environmental Performance Index 2018:- India's Rank 177 out of 180 (major concern)

Parameters:- 

1. Protection of human health from environment harm

2. Protection of Ecosystem

Q.15) Explanation:

The Headquarter of International Solar Alliance (ISA) is located in Gurugram.

ISA in news: Myanmar recently joined ISA and became its 68th member. ISA is an alliance that is dedicated to the
promotion of solar energy among its member countries

Q.16) Explanation:

Internation Tiger Day: 29th July. Also called as Global Tiger Day. 

it is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation. It was created in 2010 at the Saint
Petersburg Tiger Summit. 

India has the largest number of Tigers in the world

Q.17) Explanation:

President recently gave away the Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards for the year 2013-2017. 

Award for 2013- Dr. Najma Heptullah 

Award for 2014- Hukum Dev Narayan Yadav 

Award for 2015- Ghulam Nabi Azad 

Award for 2016- Dinesh Trivedi 

Award for 2017-Bhartruhari Mahtab

Q.18) Explanation:

India's rank in Global Innovation Index 2018: 57th (http://gosarkari.com/iascurrenta airs/global-innovation-index-

2018-india-ranks-57th/)

India has moved up 3 places as compared to 60th rank in GII 2017.

India has been consistently moving up on global ranking from 81st in 2015 to 57th this year.

Switzerland is at the top of Global Innovation Index 2018 ranking.

The Netherlands is at 2nd and Sweden at 3rd.
US is at sixth place. It was at fourth in 2017.

Q.19) Explanation:

Pune tops Ease of Living index; Rampur ranked lowest in the survey (http://gosarkari.com/iascurrenta airs/daily-
current-a airs-capsule-14th-august-2018/)

Pune, Navi Mumbai and Greater Mumbai are at the top of the Ease of Living Index

Q.20) Explanation:

NASA has launched the TESS Mission.

The Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) is a NASA mission that will look for planets orbiting the brightest
stars in Earth’s sky.

Q.21) Explanation:

India ranks 11th in FDI Con dence Index 2018. (http://gosarkari.com/iascurrenta airs/fdi-con dence-index-2018-
india-ranks-11th/)

India has slipped 3 positions down from 8th in 2017 in the  AT Kearney’s FDI Con dence Index 2018
United States topped the FDI con dence index 2018
Canada (2nd), Germany (3rd), UK(4th), China(5th)
China also has fallen two spots in the rankings

Q.22) Explanation:

Facebook has launched Digital Literacy Library to Help Youth Build Skills Online.

The Library aims to help young people build the skills they need to safely enjoy online technology.

Q.23) Explanation:

Ajay Data has been inducted as a new council member of Country Code Supporting Organisation (ccNSO)  by the
nominating committee of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) 

Ajay Data is the rst Indian to have been selected as a member of ccNSO and will be representing India at a
global level. He will be the custodian of Asia, Australia and Paci c Islands as a member of ccNSO.

Indian Polity

Q.1) Explanation:

1.In India, a person who is not a member of Parliament can also be appointed as a minister but for a maximum
period of 6 months. To continue as a minister, he/she has to get elected as a member of Parliament. 

2. The Prime Minister can be a member of either Lok Sabha or Rajya Sabha. Also, a person who is not a member
of Parliament can be appointed as a Prime Minister but for a maximum of 6 months. During these 6 months
he/she has to become a member of either house otherwise he ceases to be the Prime Minister.

Q.2) Explanation:

The Panchayati Raj was constitutionalised by the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1992. It came into
force on 24th April 1993

Q.3) Explanation:

Rajasthan was the rst state in India to establish Panchayati Raj system in India. 

It was established in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan in 1959. Andhra Pradesh was the second state to
implement Panchayati Raj
Q.4) Explanation:

G V K Rao committee appointed by Planning commission in 1985  recommended for the creation of a 'District
Development Commissioner' post who will be in charge of all the development department at the district level.

Q.5) Explanation:

Part- IX of the Indian constitution contains the provision of Panchayati Raj. It was added by 73rd amendment
of 1992 and contains articles from 243 to 243 O.

Q.6) Explanation:

The subject of  'Local Government' is mentioned in the State List under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian
Constitution.

Q.7) Explanation:

Ministry of Rural Development does not deal with the subject of 'Urban local government' at the central level. 

Ministry of Home A airs deals with Urban local government in case of Territories and Ministry of Defence in case
of Cantonment boards. Ministry of Urban Development, created as a separate ministry, also deals with Urban
local governments.

Q.8) Explanation:

Lord Ripon is called as the father of local self-government in India. 

The Lord Ripon's resolution of 1882 has been hailed as the ' Magna Carta' of local self-government.

Q.9) Explanation:

The 12th schedule was added by the 74th amendment act of 1992. 

74th amendment act of 1992 gave constitutional status to the system of Urban governance. It added Part IX-A to
the constitution and 12th schedule containing eighteen items.

Q.10) Explanation:

The Chief Executive o cer of the cantonment board is appointed by the President of India. He implements all
the resolutions and decisions of the board.

Q.11) Explanation:
PESA Act or Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act was enacted in 1996. 

The provisions of the Panchayati Raj Act are extended to the schedules areas through the PESA Act 1996

Q.12) Explanation:

The Panchayati Raj act does not apply to the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Nagaland, Meghalaya and Mizoram. 

It also does not apply to  the scheduled areas and the tribal areas in the states, the hill area of Manipur and the
Darjeeling district of West Bengal

Q.13) Explanation:

Ashok Mehta committee, appointed in December 1977, recommended a two-tier system of panchayati raj in

place of the three-tier system. 

It recommended to have a Zila Parishad at the district level, and below it, the mandal panchayat consisting of a

group of villages having a total population of 15000 to 20000.

Q.14) Explanation:

The Panchayati Raj Act provides for a three-tier system. But a state having population less than 20 lakhs may
not constitute panchayats at intermediate level and can have a two-tier system.

Q.15) Explanation:

The State Election Commissioner is appointed by the Governor of the state. The Panchayat elections of a state
are conducted by the state election commission

Q.16) Explanation:

As per the Panchayati Raj Act, the minimum age to contest Panchayati Raj elections is 21 years.

Q.17) Explanation:

Establishment of a State Election Commission, Constitution of a State Finance Commission, Direct Elections to all
seats in Panchayats at all levels are among the compulsory provisions of the Panchayati Raj Act. 

Reservation of seats for Backward classes is a voluntary provision under the act. Note: Reservation of
seats for SC/ST in panchayats is a compulsory provision.
Himachal Current A airs

Q.1) Explanation:

1. Budgetary allocation for Pan India(Pilot Project)  is 1200 cr

2. HP, Uttrakhand, J&k, and Chandigarh Signed MOU.

3. 1.5 lakh Wellness centre to open.

Ayushman Bharat for a new India -2022, announced 

Two major initiatives in the health sector announced: Rs. 1200 Crore allocated for 1.5 Lakh health and wellness
Centres National health protection Scheme to provide Hospitalisation cover to over 10 Crore poor and vulnerable
families

Q.2) Explanation:

News:- Himachal Pradesh Government sanctions 25 crores to renovate it.

Gothic architecture feature:

One of the de ning characteristics of Gothic architecture is the pointed (or ogival) arch, and it is used in nearly all
places. A vaulted shape might be called for structural or decorative consideration, like doorways, windows,
arcades, and galleries.

Q.3) Explanation:

Recently India signed 80 million dollars loan agreement with the Asian Development Bank to boost Youth
Employability through technical and Vocational training in Himachal Pradesh.

The signatories are Kenichi Yokoyama, ADB Country Director for India; Sameer Kumar Khare, Joint Secretary,
Department of Economic A airs, Ministry of Finance, Government of India; and Basu Sood, Advisor (Planning),
Planning Department, Government of Himachal Pradesh.

Q.4) Explanation:

Kye Monastery of Himachal Pradesh participated in 2018 Republic Parade.

Key Monastery is in Spiti in Himachal Pradesh.

Q.5) Explanation:
Chamba is the only district from Himachal Pradesh selected under this scheme out of 115 most backward
districts.

Q.6) Explanation:

Geeta Verma of Himachal Pradesh recently gured in the World Health Organization(WHO) Calendar 2018. 

She was featured ensuring coverage in her area of operation under measles and rubella programme.

She was deployed at Health Sub Center Shakadehra, Mandi District, HP.

Q.7) Explanation:

Aanchal Thakur won the Bronze medal in Skiing organised by Federation International de Ski(FIS) in
Turkey.

Q.8) Explanation:

The government of HP has appointed Dr.Daisy Thakur as Chairperson of Himachal Pradesh commission
for women.

Himachal GK

Q.1) Explanation:

Raja Lakshman Singh was the last ruler of Chamba before Chamba became a part of Himachal Pradesh in 1948. 

He had succeeded Raja Ram Singh

Q.2) Explanation:

Raja Mushan Varman prohibited the killing of mice in his kingdom, on account of the services rendered by these
animals in his infancy 

Q.3) Explanation:

Lord Mayo, Governor General of India, visited Chamba on 13th November 1871

Q.4) Explanation:

Meru Varman built the Surajmukha shrine at Bharmaur. 

He also built the Mani-Mahesh, Lakshana Devi, and Narsingha temple.

Q.5) Explanation:

Sahil Varman transferred the seat of the government from Brahmpura to Chamba. 

The Chamba town was named after princess Champavati

Q.6) Explanation:

Prithvi Singh, Raja of Chamba, obtained the family idol of Chamba rulers, called as 'Raghubir' from Shahjahan. It
was originally been used as a weight in the Mughal palace.

Q.7) Explanation:

In 1678, Raja Chattar Singh refused the order of Emperor Aurangzeb to demolish all Hindu temples of the state.

Q.8) Explanation:

The Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act 1968 came into force on 15th November 1970. 

Gram panchayats at the village level, Panchayat Samities at the block level and Zila Parishad at the district level
were established under this scheme.

Q.9) Explanation:

The Central Potato Research Institute is located in Kufri(Shimla) in Himachal Pradesh.

Himachal Pradesh is called as 'Home of Seed Potatoes' and Shimla ranks on top in terms of production of Seed
Potatoes.

Q.10) Explanation:

The Indo Dutch Mushroom Development Project Palampur was launched in 1985. Its aim was to introduce the
modern Dutch Technology for Mushroom Production.

Q.11) Explanation:
The HP State Agricultural Department runs two training centres at Mashobra in Shimla district and
Sundernagar in Mandi district. Other than this, farmers training camps are also organized at the village, block
and district level.

Q.12) Explanation:

Kinnaur in Himachal Pradesh is the only district where sugarbeet seeds can be produced.

Q.13) Explanation:

As per the HP Economic Survey 2017-18, about 10 per cent of the total GSDP of Himachal Pradesh comes from
agriculture and its allied sectors.

Q.14) Explanation:

Antim Aranay is written  by Nirmal Verma

Q.15) Explanation:

ManiMahesh Temple which stands in the Center of Chaurasi temple is the main temple enshrining a huge
Shiva Linga.

The Shiva Linga is nothing but a symbol of Lord Shiva and is worshipped in a symbol.

Q.16) Explanation:

According to 2011 census, Chamba district of HP has the lowest female literacy rate

Reasons for the Female illiteracy: -The deep-rooted culture of male domination is the main cause for the female
illiteracy
Economical reasons – A family with a boy and girl, prefers the boy to study. 
Dowry culture – As the parents have the responsibility to make ready the dowry and jewels for the girls, they fail
to make her literate.
Lack of awareness
Another major reason, lack of facilities at schools.

Q.17) Explanation:

Basodan Pass connects Chamba-Bhatiyat

Q.18) Explanation:

All the above statements are true except third.

During the reign of Ajia Varman, Gadhhi (Shepherd) came from Delhi and settled in Bharmour.

Q.19) Explanation:

Nakodar,Jalidar and Khopa are varieties of Chappals made in Chamba

Q.20) Explanation:

Bhuri Singh: 1910

Q.21) Explanation:

One of the "50000 MW hydropower initiative" projects by GMR Energy Limited. 

Q.22) Explanation:

Bhuri Singh, the ruler of Chamba received the distinction of Knighthood in 1906.

Also, he opened a museum in 1908 and attended Delhi Darbar in 1911

Q.23) Explanation:

In rural areas of Chamba district, sex ratio is 986 females per 1000 males. 

If child sex ratio data of Chamba district is considered, the gure is 955 girls per 1000 boys. Child
population in the age 0-6 is 67,015 in rural areas of which males were 34,286 and females were 32,729.

Q.24) Explanation:

1) Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary is located in North West part of Chamba District.

2. Tibetian Wolf is not found there.

Q.25) Explanation:

Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur districts share boundary with China

Q.26) Explanation:

The Janapadas were the realms, republics and kingdoms of the Vedic period on the Indian subcontinent

Tribal republic of HP:- Sangha Janapada or Ayudhajivi Sangha means who lived by profession of Arms

Q.27) Explanation:

Aegle marmelos is a common tree in lower hills, Its fruit used for medicine.

Himachal GK

Q.1) Explanation:

Shivalik literally means tresses of Shiva 

Shivalik Hill Zone is in the Foot Hill of Himachal Pradesh.

This  range is about 2400 km long from Indus to the Brahmaputra

It receives 150 cm of annual Rainfall out 75% takes place during monsoon season.

Due to heavy rain in one particular season Sheet, Rill, Gully and Streambank types of Erosion formed.

Q.2) Explanation:

Kuth is a plant grown in Lahaul and Spiti district.

China is the main importer of this medicinal herb.

National Chemical Laboratory is doing research on this.

Q.3) Explanation:

Kufri Chandramukhi and Kufri Jyoti are varieties of Seed Potato

Himachal Pradesh is known as Home of Seed Potato.

This Variety is grown in Lahaul and Spiti district

Q.4) Explanation:

The Laxmi Narayan temple of Chamba is a ne example of Shikhara style of architecture

Features of Shikhara Style:-

1. Tower like Conical formation built by stone and decorated with carvings.

2. Top of Shikhara has amalaka (Circular sun disc)

3. All the essential elements of Hindu temple like Mandapa , Garb griha and Shikhar

Q.5) Explanation:

All the above statements about the characteristics of Dry Hill Zone of Himachal Pradesh are true

Economics

Q.1) Explanation:

In the factor of Production: there are 4 requirements

1) Land

2) Labour

3) Physical Capital------2types

i) Fixed Capital which means tools etc ii) Working Capital means Raw material, Cash in hand.

4) Human Capital(Knowledge to use productively)

Q.2) Explanation:

During 60's was the time when the population of India was increasing rapidly but production of food grains was
not increasing to meet the needs of people due to old traditional low yielding seeds and its methods and
India was heavily dependent on Import from the USA under PL 480 law of USA. So, to overcome this situation
Government of India introduced high yield seeds in rice and wheat means more production in a speci ed area
in one season using manmade fertilizers which not only reduced the fear of hunger but brought more money to
farmers pocket...This is the Green Revolution.

Q.3) Explanation:

Ans:- Loss of Soil fertility due to increased use of Chemical fertilizers which are easily dissolved in water and
may not be retained in the soil for so long and escape from soil and pollute groundwater due to its chemical.

also, HYV Seeds required the high amount of water leads to the reduced water table.

Q.4) Explanation:

Statement 2 is wrong: GDP includes non-citizens as well. So it would be correct to say that GNP (Gross
National Product) is dependent only on the citizens of a country.
Himachal Pradesh:- 7044cr out of 41,440cr (total budget) on Education Sector.

Concern:- Though in India from 1951, allocation to the education sector increased but in 2013 it was 3.3% and
2018 it is 2.6%.

Q.5) Explanation:

Source:- Budget 2018 Himachal Pradesh

Literacy rate:-The working de nition of literacy in the Indian census since 1991 is as follows: Literacy rate.
Also called the "e ective literacy rate"; the total percentage of the population of an area at a particular
time aged seven years or above who can read and write with understanding

Q.6) Explanation:

Mid-year population:-Calculated by dividing the number of live births occurring in the year by the total mean
(or midyear population) for that year

Crude Birth Rate:-The calculation for determining crude birth rate is (number of births) x 1000 / estimated
population at mid-year.

Q.7) Explanation:

Disguised unemployment is primarily traced in the agricultural and the unorganized sectors of the economy. As

the primary sector of the Indian economy, Agriculture provides employment to almost 51% of the total
population. However, the sector's contribution to the country's GDP is just 12-13%.

Q.8) Explanation:

The poverty line in India is estimated by NITI Aayog (Previous Planning Commision) and Data given by NSSO.

In 2012, the Indian government stated 22% of its population is below its o cial poverty limit. The World Bank, in
2011 based on 2005's PPPs International Comparison Program, estimated 23.6% of Indian population, or about
276 million people, lived below $1.25 per day on purchasing power parity. 

Q.9) Explanation:

Subramanian Committee :- Related to Education Policy

Q.10) Explanation:

Indira Gandhi o cially recorded the impressive strides of the Green Revolution in agriculture.
Q.11) Explanation:

1. Headquarter of Food and Agriculture Organization  (FAO) in Rome, Italy.

2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated World Food India 2017 at India Gate Lawns in New Delhi.

3. World Food Summit – Better Food for More People 2018 takes place on 30-31 August 2018 in the National
Parliament of Denmark.

Q.12) Explanation:

Amber Box:- To create distortion example by giving Minimum Support Price to protect domestic agriculture.

Blue Box:- Conditions designed to reduce distortion.

Indian History

Q.1) Explanation:

The second statement is incorrect as Bodh Gaya is in Bihar.

Q.2) Explanation:

Ashvaghosha composed the biography of the Buddha, Buddhacharita

Ashvaghosha was a poet in the court of Kaniska, the Kushana ruler.

Q.3) Explanation:

1.  The second statement is incorrect. Soan tools are the oldest but not the rst to get discovered.  First to get
discovered were Madrasian industry tools.

2. The third statement is incorrect. Palaeolithic sites were not spread in the alluvial plains of Ganges, Indus and
the Western Ghats

Q.4) Explanation:

Mehargarh is the oldest site of Cotton cultivation in the whole world 

Mehargarh is in Pakistan.

Q.5) Explanation:
Important:-

The second statement is incorrect because 2,3,7 Mandalas are supposed to be oldest whereas 1,9,10
Mandalas suppose to be latest.

The third statement is incorrect because Mandala 3 contains Gayatri Mantra composed by Vishvamitra

Q.6) Explanation:

The process of empire building started under the Harsanka dynasty. This work was started by Bimbisara (545-494
B.C.). 

His symbol (surname) was ‘Srenik’. 

He established matrimonial relationship with Koshala, Baisali, Videha and Madra and thereby gained strength
and prosperity. He got Kashi (Benaras) as a dowry from Koshala Kingdom. It was for this relationship the north
and west border of Magadha came secured. Then he defeated Brahmadutta and conquered Anga. Their business
through sea route was developed from this win. He was a reputed and active ruler. 

In his time Mahavira and Gautama Buddha propagated their religions.

Q.7) Explanation:

Bindusara, the Mauryan ruler was a follower of Ajivikas

The Ajivikas belonged to an ancient Indian sect of naked wandering ascetics who believed in karma,
fatalism (free determinism) and extreme passivity. They were a popular sect during the reign of Bindusara,
the Mauryan emperor.

Q.8) Explanation:

The Royal Emblem of Cholas was Tiger

Note: Cholas were in North Tamil Nadu.