HP Technical Assistant Gr-I(Field) Paper (703) - Online Test & Solved Answer Key

Question 1 of 100 HP GK

Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru described which dam as a "New Temple of Resurgent India"?

A. Bhakra Dam B. Pandoh Dam C. Jhankri Dam D. Pong Dam

Question 2 of 100 HP GK

What is Thepang popularly known as?

A. Himachali Village Deity B. Himachali Villager's Cap C. Death Customs in Kinnaur D. Family System in Kinnaur

Question 3 of 100 HP GK

In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the famous "Minjar Fair" celebrated?

A. Mandi B. Chamba C. Sirmaur D. Solan

Question 4 of 100 HP GK

Which temple is known as the "Ellora of Himachal Pradesh" due to its rock-cut architecture?

A. Mahisasur Mardani Temple B. Vaidyanath Shiva Temple at Baijnath C. Masrur Temple D. Bijli Mahadev Temple

Question 5 of 100 HP GK

Which of the following painting styles is recognized as the earliest hill school in Himachal Pradesh?

A. A. Basholi School B. B. Kangra School C. C. Chamba Painting D. D. Arki School

Question 6 of 100 HP GK

Who was the founder of Trigarta, the kingdom that arose during the 8th to 5th century B.C.?

A. Raja Bhim Chand B. Susharma Chandra C. Samudra Gupta D. Sansaar Chandra

Question 7 of 100 HP GK

Who was the first Raja of Nadaun, reigning from 1823 to 1873?

A. Raja Mahendra Chand B. Raja Amir Chand C. Raja Narendra Chand D. Raja Jodhbir Chand

Question 8 of 100 HP GK

Which two princely states were merged to form the Mandi district when Himachal Pradesh was established on 15th April 1948?

A. Mandi and Suket B. Mandi and Kyonthal C. Mandi and Balsan D. Mandi and Bhajji

Question 9 of 100 HP GK

Who was appointed as the first Chief Commissioner when Himachal Pradesh became a Chief Commissioner's Province?

A. Dr. Y.S. Parmar B. Avtar Chand Mehta C. Mr. N.C. Mehta D. Mr. Penderal Moon

Question 10 of 100 HP GK

In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary located?

A. Kullu B. Kinnaur C. Chamba D. Lahaul - Spiti

Question 11 of 100 HP GK

At which place in Mandi district is the salt mine located?

A. Sandhol B. Sundar Nagar C. Pandoh D. Gumma and Drang

Question 12 of 100 HP GK

Where is Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishva Vidyalaya located?

A. Neri B. Nauni C. Hamirpur D. Palampur

Question 13 of 100 Science

What is the literal meaning of the term 'Shivalik'?

A. Tresses of the Shiva B. Stream of river C. Tresses of the Saint D. None of these

Question 14 of 100 HP GK

Match the information in Column A with the correct entries in Column B.

A. 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-iv B. 1-ii, 2-iii, 3-iv, 4-i C. 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iv D. 1-ii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-iii

Question 15 of 100 HP GK

On which date did Himachal Pradesh come into existence as a "Chief Commissioner's Province" after the integration of 30 princely states from the Punjab and Shimla hill regions?

A. 25th January, 1971 B. 26th January, 1950 C. 15th April, 1948 D. 15th April, 1951

Question 16 of 100 HP GK

In which district of Himachal Pradesh has the state's first Green Hydrogen Park been established?

A. Shimla B. Hamirpur C. Solan D. Mandi

Question 17 of 100 HP GK

Sunil Kumar, who won a silver medal in Javelin Throw at the 23rd National Para Athletics Championship, is associated with which district?

A. Shimla B. Bilaspur C. Una D. Kangra

Question 18 of 100 India GK

How many people have been announced to be given the Padma Award by the Government of India in 2025?

A. 121 B. 139 C. 113 D. 165

Question 19 of 100 India GK

What is one of the main objectives of the Government behind the launch of "Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Yojana"?

A. Hybrid Seeds B. Assured Irrigation to Crops C. Agricultural Marketing Infrastructure D. Cartons for Apple Growers

Question 20 of 100 HP GK

At present, who is the Chairperson of Himachal Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA)?

A. Srikant Baldi B. R. D. Dhiman C. Rakesh Singh D. Devesh Kumar

Question 21 of 100 Hindi

शेखर : एक जीवनी' उपन्यास के रचनाकार कौन हैं?

A. मुंशी प्रेम चंद B. अज्ञेय C. कामतानाथ D. कमलेश्वर

Question 22 of 100 Hindi

वाक्य के कितने अंग होते हैं?

A. दो B. तीन C. एक D. चार

Question 23 of 100 Hindi

किसी भाषा की मौखिक ध्वनियों को प्रकट करने वाले लेखन चिन्हों को क्या कहा जाता है?

A. वर्ण B. अक्षर C. लिपि D. बाल-जाल

Question 24 of 100 Hindi

छोड़ द्रुमों की मृदु छाया, तोड़ प्रकृति से माया' इन काव्य पंक्तियों के रचयिता कौन है?

A. सूर्यकान्त त्रिपाठी 'निराला' B. सुमित्रा नंदन पन्त C. महादेवी वर्मा D. जयशंकर प्रसाद

Question 25 of 100 Hindi

निम्न में से मूर्धन्य व्यंजन कौन सा है?

A. ढ B. प C. ञ D. र

Question 26 of 100 Hindi

मृगनयनी' में प्रयुक्त समास का नाम क्या है?

A. कर्मधारय समास B. बहुब्रीही समास C. तत्पुरुष समास D. अव्ययीभाव समास

Question 27 of 100 Hindi

गुलर का फूल' मुहावरे का सही अर्थ क्या होगा?

A. कभी-कभी दिखाई देना B. स्पष्ट दिखाई देना C. कभी न दिखाई देना D. व्यर्थ की बात करना

Question 28 of 100 Hindi

संविधान के किस अनुच्छेद में कहा गया है कि "संघ की राजभाषा हिंदी और लिपि देवनागरी होगी"?

A. अनुच्छेद 210 (1) B. अनुच्छेद 343 C. अनुच्छेद 343 (1) D. अनुच्छेद 351

Question 29 of 100 Hindi

करुण रस का स्थाई भाव क्या है?

A. रति B. क्रोध C. भय D. शोक

Question 30 of 100 Hindi

अधोलिखित वाक्यों में से संदिग्ध भूतकाल का चयन कीजिए।

A. लड़का घर जा रहा है। B. लड़का घर गया होगा। C. लड़का घर गया है। D. लड़का घर जा चुका है।

Question 31 of 100 English

Choose the correct spelling

A. Priviledge B. Privilege C. Previlage D. Priveledge

Question 32 of 100 English

Fill in the blank (subject-verb agreement) Each of the girls _____ a different opinion.

A. have B. were C. have D. are

Question 33 of 100 English

Syntax: Choose the correct sentence structure

A. The book that you gave me it is interesting B. The book which you gave me is interesting C. The book is interesting that you gave me D. The book which gave me is interesting

Question 34 of 100 English

Choose the correct modal: We _____ go out for dinner if the weather improves.

A. could B. shall C. would D. might

Question 35 of 100 English

Fill in the blank with the correct article: She is ____ honest leader who always speaks the truth.

A. a B. an C. the D. no article

Question 36 of 100 English

Which of the following words is an Abstract Noun?

A. Lovely B. Brave C. Lazy D. Love

Question 37 of 100 English

Choose the correct tense: He _____ in London since 2020.

A. is living B. has been living C. has lived D. has been living

Question 38 of 100 English

S.T. Coleridge wrote the poem _____

A. Ode to Autumn B. Daffodils C. Kubla Khan D. Ulysses

Question 39 of 100 English

Convert into reported speech: Rahul said, "I am meeting him tomorrow."

A. Rahul said that he was meeting him tomorrow B. Rahul said that he was meeting him the next day C. Rahul said that he is meeting him the next day D. Rahul said that he had met him tomorrow

Question 40 of 100 English

What does the idiom "sleep on it" mean?

A. To doze off during an important activity B. To forget about a problem C. To delay a decision until the next day D. To dream about something important

Question 41 of 100 Science

Saline soils have a high content of

A. Calcium B. Potassium C. Soluble salts D. Soluble salts

Question 42 of 100 Science

Green manure is incorporated into soil to

A. Increase acidity B. Add organic matter and nitrogen C. Improve texture D. Control weeds

Question 43 of 100 Science

Drip irrigation is most suitable for

A. Drip irrigation is most suitable for B. Wheat C. Maize D. Maize

Question 44 of 100 Science

The cation exchange capacity (CEC) of a soil is mainly influenced by

A. Organic matter B. Texture C. Soil pH D. Clay and organic matter

Question 45 of 100 Science

Green manuring primarily helps in

A. Soil sterilization B. Weed control C. Nitrogen enrichment D. Pesticide reduction

Question 46 of 100 India GK

Which of the following crops is the only genetically modified (GM) crop approved for commercial cultivation in India?

A. Mustard B. Bt Brinjal C. Tomato D. Bt Cotton

Question 47 of 100 Science

Which fruit crop is propagated by grafting?

A. Banana B. Papaya C. Mango D. Pineapple

Question 48 of 100 Science

Pinching is commonly practiced in

A. Mango B. Tomato C. Brinjal D. Chrysanthemum

Question 49 of 100 Science

Which hormone is used for fruit ripening?

A. Cytokinin B. Gibberellin C. Ethylene D. Ethylene

Question 50 of 100 India GK

Yellow revolution is associated with

A. Pulse production B. Milk production C. Oil seed production D. Fruit production

Question 51 of 100 Science

Stale seed technique of weed control is a _____ method.

A. Cultural B. Mechanical C. Biological D. Biological

Question 52 of 100 Science

Triticale is a man-made hybrid between

A. Wheat and Barley B. Wheat and Rye C. Rye and Oat D. Maize and Sorghum

Question 53 of 100 Science

The phenomenon where the offspring show superior traits as compared to parents is

A. Inbreeding B. Heterosis C. Mutation D. Selection

Question 54 of 100 Science

The basic unit of heredity is

A. DNA B. Chromosome C. Gene D. Codon

Question 55 of 100 Science

Mutation breeding is most effective for

A. Hybrid crops B. Cross-pollinated crops C. Self-pollinated crops D. Vegetatively propagated crops

Question 56 of 100 Science

Late blight of potato is caused by

A. Bacteria B. Fungus C. Virus D. Nematode

Question 57 of 100 Science

The causative organism of rust in wheat is

A. Alternaria B. Fusarium C. Puccinia D. Phytophthora

Question 58 of 100 Science

Which is a chewing type pest?

A. Aphid B. Caterpillar C. Thrips D. Mite

Question 59 of 100 Science

IPM stands for

A. Improved Plant Management B. Integrated Pest Management C. Internal Pathogen Monitoring D. Insect Pest Management

Question 60 of 100 Science

Nematodes are

A. Insects B. Bacteria C. Microscopic Worms D. Algae

Question 61 of 100 Science

Which pest is known as "White Grub"?

A. Holotrichia B. Spodoptera C. Holsminia D. Scirpophaga

Question 62 of 100 Science

The largest insect order is

A. Hemiptera B. Lepidoptera C. Coleoptera D. Orthoptera

Question 63 of 100 Science

Which pest is a major vector of rice tungro virus?

A. Rice weevil B. Gall midge C. Green leafhopper D. Stem borer

Question 64 of 100 Science

The causal organism of rice blast is

A. Xanthomonas oryzae B. Magnaporthe oryzae C. Pseudomonas solanacearum D. Xanthomonas campestris

Question 65 of 100 Science

Club root of crucifers is caused by

A. Bacteria B. Pseudomonas solanacearum C. Plasmodiophora brassicae D. Pyricularia grisea

Question 66 of 100 India GK

Minimum Support Price (MSP) is declared by

A. FCI B. Government of India C. NABARD D. RBI

Question 67 of 100 India GK

Kisan Credit Card scheme was started in

A. 1991 B. 2014 C. 1998 D. 2005

Question 68 of 100 India GK

The father of the Green Revolution in India is

A. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi B. M. S. Swaminathan C. Norman Borlaug D. Varghese Kurien

Question 69 of 100 India GK

NABARD was established in the year

A. 1980 B. 1982 C. 1985 D. 1990

Question 70 of 100 India GK

A crop grown for sale rather than for the farmer's use is called

A. Subsistence crop B. Fodder crop C. Cash crop D. Rabi crop

Question 71 of 100 Science

Which is not a function of extension education?

A. Teaching B. Research C. Communication D. Persuasion

Question 72 of 100 Science

The term "Agronomy" was coined by

A. Liebig B. Thaer C. Linnaeus D. Boussingault

Question 73 of 100 India GK

Farm budgeting is used for

A. Marketing B. Irrigation planning C. Forecasting expenses and income D. Weed management

Question 74 of 100 India GK

Which is the apex body for agricultural research in India?

A. ICAR B. NABARD C. FCI D. NHB

Question 75 of 100 Science

Which crop is known as the "King of Cereals"?

A. Wheat B. Rice C. Maize D. Barley

Question 76 of 100 Science

Leguminous crops are important in crop rotation because they

A. Need less water B. Add nitrogen to soil C. Are easy to grow D. Are cash crops

Question 77 of 100 Science

Which is the most critical stage for irrigation in wheat?

A. Crown root initiation B. Tillering C. Flowering D. Maturity

Question 78 of 100 Science

Which plant part is used for propagation in sugarcane?

A. Root B. Stem cutting C. Leaf D. Seed

Question 79 of 100 Maths

The seed rate of wheat per hectare is approximately

A. 20-30 kg B. 50-75 kg C. 100-125 kg D. 150-175 kg

Question 80 of 100 Science

A cropping system where two or more crops are grown simultaneously is called

A. Intercropping B. Mixed farming C. Sequential cropping D. Relay cropping

Question 81 of 100 Science

C4 plants are more efficient in photosynthesis due to

A. Photorespiration B. CO2 concentrating mechanism C. Greater stomatal conductance D. Higher transpiration rate

Question 82 of 100 India GK

The most widely grown pulse crop in India is

A. Lentil B. Pea C. Chickpea D. Black gram

Question 83 of 100 Science

Zero tillage is most commonly practiced in

A. Paddy fields B. Wheat after rice C. Sugarcane D. Cotton

Question 84 of 100 Science

Which of the following crop is considered as a C4 plant?

A. Wheat B. Rice C. Maize D. Groundnut

Question 85 of 100 Science

Black cotton soil is also known as

A. Alluvial soil B. Regur soil C. Laterite soil D. Peaty soil

Question 86 of 100 Science

Soil pH suitable for most crops is

A. 3.5-4.5 B. 5.0-6.0 C. 6.5-7.5 D. 8.5-9.5

Question 87 of 100 Science

The process for removal of calcium from soil is called

A. Erosion B. Leaching C. Percolation D. Capillarity

Question 88 of 100 Science

Which macronutrient is responsible for root development?

A. Nitrogen B. Phosphorus C. Potassium D. Sulphur

Question 89 of 100 Science

Soil texture refers to the proportion of

A. Nutrients B. Sand, silt and clay C. Organic matter D. Minerals and rocks

Question 90 of 100 Science

Which hormone is used for fruit ripening?

A. GA3 B. Ethylene C. Cytokinin D. Auxin

Question 91 of 100 Science

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A. Public Resource Allocation B. Personal Rural Analysis C. Participatory Rural Appraisal D. Production Rate Analysis

Question 92 of 100 India GK

KVKs operate under

A. IARI B. ICAR C. NABARD D. State Governments

Question 93 of 100 Science

The "One Health Approach" integrates

A. Agriculture and Economics B. Plant, Animal, and Human Health C. Biodiversity and Energy D. Nutrition and Education

Question 94 of 100 Science

Golden rice is genetically engineered to provide

A. Iron B. Iodine C. Vitamin A D. Zinc

Question 95 of 100 Science

The propagation method in grapes is

A. Budding B. Hardwood cutting C. Grafting D. Layering

Question 96 of 100 Science

Which fruit is known as the "Queen of Fruits"?

A. Apple B. Mango C. Banana D. Mangosteen

Question 97 of 100 Science

The first fungicide used in agriculture was

A. Mancozeb B. Bordeaux mixture C. Zineb D. Captan

Question 98 of 100 Science

Tobacco mosaic virus has

A. Double-stranded DNA B. Double-stranded RNA C. Single-stranded RNA D. Single-stranded DNA

Question 99 of 100 Science

The father of extension education is

A. M. S. Swaminathan B. K.N. Singh C. Norman Borlaug D. J.P. Leagans

Question 100 of 100 Science

The term "Extension Education" refers to

A. Non-formal education B. Formal education C. Informal education D. Distance education

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