HP Patwari Exam 2019 – Detailed Solution & Answer Key

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Part 1: Hindi (Language)

Q.NoQuestion (प्रश्न)Answer (उत्तर)Detailed Explanation
1“यह समस्या अत्यंत कठिन है।” में अत्यंत क्या है ?(C) प्रविशेषण“अत्यंत” (Extremely) modifies the adjective “कठिन” (Hard). Words that modify adjectives are called Pravisheshan.
2वेदों की रचना किस भाषा में हुई ?(B) वैदिक संस्कृतThe Vedas were composed in Vedic Sanskrit, which is older than Classical Sanskrit (Laukik Sanskrit).
3‘ज्ञ’ में मिलन है :(D) ज् + ञThe compound letter ‘ज्ञ’ (Gya/Jna) is formed by the combination of ज् + ञ (Ja + Nya).
4‘विश्व हिन्दी दिवस’ कब मनाया जाता है ?(D) 10 जनवरीWorld Hindi Day is celebrated on January 10th. (Note: National Hindi Diwas is Sept 14).
5‘देव + आलय’ में कौन-सी सन्धि है ?(A) दीर्घ सन्धिदेव + आलय = देवालय (Deva + Aalaya = Devalaya). When similar vowels ($a + a = \bar{a}$) combine to lengthen, it is Dirgha Sandhi.
6‘आधा तीतर आधा बटेर होना’ का अर्थ होगा :(C) बेमेल तथा बेढंगा‘आधा तीतर आधा बटेर’ means something that is mismatched, incongruous, or disorganized.
7महर्षि का सन्धि विच्छेद है :(C) महा + ऋषिमहर्षि (Maharshi) = महा + ऋषि. This is an example of Guna Sandhi.
8शुद्ध वाक्य है :(C) यह गाय का ‘असली’ दूध है।The adjective “Asli” (Real/Pure) must modify “Doodh” (Milk), not the “Gaye” (Cow).
9कलानिधि का पर्यायवाची है :(B) राकेशKalanidhi (Storehouse of arts/phases) is a synonym for the Moon (Rakesh).
10‘समुद्र की आग’ के लिए उपयुक्त शब्द है:(C) बड़वानलThe fire in the ocean/sea is called Badvanal (or Vadavagni). (Davanal is forest fire).
11धर्मा धर्म समास है :(*) Dvandvaधर्मा धर्म (Dharma + Adharma) is a Dvandva Samas. Note: The options provided (Dvigu, Tatpurush, Avyayibhav, Bahuvrihi) do not include Dvandva.
12‘ऋज’ का विलोमार्थी शब्द है :(C) वक्र‘ऋज’ (Riju) means straight/simple. Its antonym is Vakra (Curved/Crooked).
13प्रवीण बड़ी चतुर है में बड़ी है :(A) प्रविशेषणIn “प्रवीण बड़ी चतुर है”, the word “बड़ी” (very) intensifies the adjective “चतुर” (clever).
14‘जंगम’ का विलोम है :(C) स्थावर‘जंगम’ (Movable) has the antonym Sthavar (Immovable).
15‘अपनाना’ क्रिया किससे बनी है ?(C) सर्वनाम से‘अपनाना’ (To adopt) comes from ‘अपना’ (Own/Mine), which is a Sarvanam (Pronoun).
16“पेड़ से कई आम गिरे।” में कौन-से कारक का प्रयोग है ?(C) अपादान कारक“पेड़ से… गिरे” implies separation. Separation indicates Apadan Karak.
17“गीता मंद-मंद मुस्कुरा रही है।” में मंद-मंद क्या है ?(A) क्रियाविशेषण“मंद-मंद” (Slowly) describes the verb “smiling”. Hence, it is an Adverb (Kriya Visheshan).
18‘सूचक’ का समानार्थक शब्द है :(A) द्योतक‘सूचक’ means indicator. Dyotak is the correct synonym.
19‘तत्सम’ शब्द कौन-सा है ?(A) उज्ज्वलThe correct Sanskrit (Tatsam) spelling is उज्ज्वल (two half ‘ja’s).
20“मंगल भवन अमंगल हारी…” में छन्द है :(A) चौपाईThe lines “Mangal Bhavan Amangal Haari…” are from Ramcharitmanas and are a Chaupai.
21‘पन’ प्रत्यय वाला शब्द है:(B) बड़प्पनThis word contains the suffix ‘pan’ (Bada + pan).
22‘कठोर’ के लिए समानार्थक शब्द है :(C) परुष‘कठोर’ (Hard/Harsh) is synonymous with Parush.
23कोस-कोस पर पानी बदले… में किस परिवर्तन का उल्लेख है ?(D) पानी स्वाद और बोली…The proverb refers to the changing taste of water and the changing dialect/words of language over distance.
24‘भाषा’ से तात्पर्य है :(C) ध्वन्यात्मक…Language is the expression of thoughts using vocal sounds.
25अव्ययीभाव समास का उदाहरण है :(B) भरपेटBharpet (Stomach full) is an example of Avyayibhav Samas (indeclinable compound).

Part 2: English

Q.NoQuestionAnswerDetailed Explanation
26Vocation(C) OccupationVocation refers to a person’s employment or main occupation.
27Imperious(A) ProudImperious means assuming power or authority without justification; arrogant or proud.
28‘She will have been served food’ is in:(D) Future perfect tense“Will have been served” is the Passive voice of Future Perfect Tense.
29This lesson is ___ difficult.(A) too“This lesson is too difficult.” (Implies it is difficult to an excessive degree).
30‘A word or law no longer in use’ is called:(D) obsoleteA law or word no longer in use is called obsolete.
31I love my books so much so that I cannot ___ them.(B) withThe correct phrase is “part with” (to give up possession of).
32Choose the word that is spelt correctly:(A) DeceiveThe correct spelling is Deceive (Remember: ‘i’ before ‘e’ except after ‘c’).
33He is ___ one-eyed person.(B) a“One” starts with a ‘w’ sound (consonant sound), so we use “a one-eyed person”.
34Choose the correct synonym of ‘Audacity’(D) BoldnessAudacity means a willingness to take bold risks. Synonym: Boldness.
35Choose the correct antonym of ‘Malice’:(A) GoodwillMalice means ill-will or desire to harm. Antonym: Goodwill.
36The teacher said to the students, “Let us start a new lesson.”(D) …suggested…that they should…“Let us” usually converts to “suggested… that they/we should”.
37He said to his teacher, “Good night, sir.”(D) …respectfully bade…“Good night” is a leave-taking phrase, so we use bade (past of bid), not ‘wished’.
38PROHIBIT(C) BanProhibit means to forbid or Ban.
39REGRET(D) RepentRegret means to feel sad or disappointed; Repent is the closest synonym.
40WHIMSICAL(A) AmusingWhimsical often means playfully quaint or fanciful, often in an amusing way.
41INTERMITTENT(C) PeriodicIntermittent means occurring at irregular intervals; not continuous (similar to Periodic).
42OBSTINATE(B) StubbornObstinate means refusing to change one’s opinion; Stubborn.
43CARDINAL(A) ChiefCardinal means of the greatest importance; fundamental or Chief.
44He deals ___ stationery.(D) inTo “deal in” something means to trade in a specific commodity (stationery).
45The tiger was killed ___ the hunter.(B) byPassive voice agent: Killed by the hunter.
46He is weak ___ chemistry.(B) inCorrect preposition: He is weak in chemistry.
47Choose the right sentence:(C) The Kalidas…When a proper noun is used as a common noun (metaphor), we use ‘the’. “Kalidas is the Shakespeare of India.”
48‘We reached safe and sound.’ Which part of speech ‘sound’ is?(C) AdjectiveIn “safe and sound”, sound describes the state of the subject (like safe), acting as an Adjective.
49Choose the correct gender of Fox (feminine):(B) VixenThe feminine gender of Fox is Vixen.
50Young one of ‘sheep’:(B) LambThe young one of a sheep is a Lamb.

Part 3: Mathematics

51. The compound interest on ₹1000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:

  • Formula: $A = P(1 + R/100)^n$
  • $A = 1000(1 + 10/100)^2 = 1000(1.1)^2 = 1000 \times 1.21 = 1210$
  • $CI = A – P = 1210 – 1000 = 210$
  • Answer: (B) ₹ 210

52. A train cover a distance of 3750 km in 25 hours, how much average distance the same train will cover in one hour?

  • Speed = Distance / Time = $3750 \text{ km} / 25 \text{ hr} = 150 \text{ km/hr}$
  • Distance in 1 hour = 150 km.
  • Answer: (C) 150 km

53. The value of $(-1)^{1000}$ is:

  • Any negative number raised to an even power becomes positive.
  • Answer: (B) 1

54. Arjun is twice a old as Shreya. Five years ago his age was three times Shreya’s age. Find their present ages:

  • Let Shreya = $S$, Arjun = $A$.
  • Current: $A = 2S$
  • 5 years ago: $(A – 5) = 3(S – 5)$
  • Substitute $A=2S$: $(2S – 5) = 3S – 15 \Rightarrow 15 – 5 = 3S – 2S \Rightarrow S = 10$.
  • Therefore, $A = 20$.
  • Observation: The correct answer (10, 20) is not explicitly listed in the options provided in the paper.
  • Answer: (B) 5, 10 (Note: This is the only option with a 1:2 ratio, but technically mathematically incorrect for the “5 years ago” condition. The intended answer was likely 10, 20).

55. If the circumference of a circle is 132 cm, the area of circle is :

  • $2\pi r = 132 \Rightarrow 2 \times (22/7) \times r = 132 \Rightarrow r = 21$
  • Area = $\pi r^2 = (22/7) \times 21 \times 21 = 22 \times 3 \times 21 = 1386$
  • Answer: (A) 1386 sq cm

56. If 567567567 is divided by 567, then the quotient will be :

  • $567 / 567 = 1$
  • Bring down 5 (0), 6 (0), 7 (1) $\rightarrow$ 1001…
  • Result: 1001001
  • Answer: (C) 1001001

57. $(3/4)^7 \times (4/3)^7 = ?$

  • $(3/4 \times 4/3)^7 = (1)^7 = 1$
  • Answer: (A) 1

58. If the radius of a sphere is $2d/3$ then its volume is:

  • $V = \frac{4}{3} \pi r^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi (\frac{2d}{3})^3 = \frac{4}{3} \pi (\frac{8d^3}{27}) = \frac{32}{81} \pi d^3$
  • Answer: (A) $\frac{32}{81} \pi d^3$

59. If the sum of two consecutive even numbers is 66, then the smaller one is :

  • $x + (x+2) = 66 \Rightarrow 2x = 64 \Rightarrow x = 32$.
  • Answer: (B) 32

60. Find the missing number in the series 2, 5, 11, 20, 32, 47, …….., 86:

  • Differences: +3, +6, +9, +12, +15. Next is +18.
  • $47 + 18 = 65$
  • Answer: (B) 65

61. Mohan purchased a car for Rs. 8000 and sold it after one year at a loss of 25%. Find the selling price of car:

  • CP = 8000. Loss = 25%.
  • SP = 75% of 8000 = $0.75 \times 8000 = 6000$.
  • Answer: (B) ₹ 6000

62. The value of $5 + \frac{1}{100} + \frac{5}{1000} + \frac{51}{10000}$ is:

  • $5 + 0.01 + 0.005 + 0.0051 = 5.0201$
  • Answer: (C) 5.0201

63. $(3p^2qr^3) \times (-4p^3qr^2) \times (7pq^3r)$ is equal to:

  • Coefficients: $3 \times -4 \times 7 = -84$
  • $p: 2+3+1 = 6$
  • $q: 1+1+3 = 5$
  • $r: 3+2+1 = 6$
  • Result: $-84 p^6 q^5 r^6$. Note: Options in paper had typos (C shows q6, D shows r5). D is often cited as the intended answer despite the typo.
  • Answer: Closest is (D)

64. $(-7) \div (21/13) = ?$

  • $-7 \times (13/21) = -1 \times (13/3) = -13/3$
  • Answer: (B) -13/3

65. Circumference of the base of a right circular cylinder is 44 cm and its height is 15 cm. The volume of the cylinder is:

  • Circumference = 44 $\Rightarrow 2\pi r = 44 \Rightarrow r = 7$.
  • Volume = $\pi r^2 h = (22/7) \times 49 \times 15 = 2310$
  • Answer: (D) 2310

66. Find the smallest square number which is exactly divisible by 4, 9 and 10:

  • LCM(4, 9, 10) = 180.
  • Factors: $2^2 \times 3^2 \times 5$. To make it a square, multiply by 5.
  • $180 \times 5 = 900$.
  • Answer: (A) 900

67. A man got 10% increase in his salary. If his new salary is Rs. 1,54,000, then original salary is:

  • $110\% \text{ of } x = 1,54,000 \Rightarrow 1.1x = 154,000 \Rightarrow x = 1,40,000$.
  • Answer: (C) ₹ 1,40,000

68. If $56 – 45 + \sqrt{x} = 17$ then $x = ?$

  • $11 + \sqrt{x} = 17 \Rightarrow \sqrt{x} = 6 \Rightarrow x = 36$.
  • Answer: (A) 36

69. The cube root of $1 \frac{127}{216}$ is:

  • $1 \frac{127}{216} = \frac{343}{216}$.
  • $\sqrt[3]{\frac{343}{216}} = \frac{7}{6} = 1 \frac{1}{6}$.
  • Answer: (C) $1 \frac{1}{6}$

70. The population of a village is 5000 and it increases at the rate 2% every year. After 2 years the population will be:

  • $5000 \times (1.02)^2 = 5000 \times 1.0404 = 5202$.
  • Answer: (C) 5202

71. If a train 240 m long passes a pole in 16 seconds, then the speed of the train is:

  • Speed = 240m / 16s = 15 m/s.
  • Convert to km/h: $15 \times \frac{18}{5} = 54$ km/h.
  • Answer: (B) 54 km/h

72. L.C.M. of 4, 6, 12, 15 = ?

  • Multiples of 15: 15, 30, 45, 60.
  • 60 is divisible by 4, 6, and 12.
  • Answer: (B) 60

73. $2^0 \times 3^0 \times 4^0 = ?$

  • $2^0 \times 3^0 \times 4^0 = 1 \times 1 \times 1 = 1$.
  • Answer: (A) 1

74. The sum of $0.42 + 0.042 + 0.0042 – 0.00042$ is:

  • $0.42 + 0.042 + 0.0042 – 0.00042$
  • $0.4662 – 0.00042 = 0.46578$
  • Answer: (B) 0.46578

75. Write $2 \frac{3}{2}$ in percent:

  • The notation $2 \frac{3}{2}$ is non-standard but usually implies $2 + 1.5 = 3.5$.
  • $3.5 \times 100\% = 350\%$.
  • Answer: (B) 350%

Part 4: General Knowledge

Q.NoQuestionAnswerFact
76What is called the Brain of computer?(C) CPUThe Central Processing Unit is the brain of the computer.
77What is the source of Sun Energy?(A) Nuclear fusionThe Sun generates energy through nuclear fusion (Hydrogen to Helium).
78Who was the leader of Dhami Movement in 1939?(D) Bhagmal SauthaHe was the leader of the Dhami Movement (1939) in Himachal Pradesh.
79When was the first train started in India?(A) 16 April, 1853The first passenger train ran between Bombay and Thane.
80The main cause of Earthquake is:(C) Tectonic forcesThe primary cause of earthquakes is the movement of tectonic plates.
81When was the Hight Court of Himachal Pradesh established?(D) 25 Jan, 1971The HP High Court was established when HP attained full statehood (Jan 25, 1971).
82What is dry ice?(C) Solid CO2Dry ice is the solid form of Carbon Dioxide.
83Which planet is the hottest planet of the solar system?(B) VenusVenus is the hottest planet due to its thick atmosphere.
84National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM) is located at:(B) HyderabadNAARM is located in Hyderabad.
85What is the outermost layer of the teeth called?(A) EnamelEnamel is the hard, outermost layer of teeth.
86What was the Shivalik mountain known as in ancient texts?(A) Mainak ParvatIn ancient texts, Shivalik hills were known as Mainak Parvat.
87‘Kufri Jeevan’ and ‘Kufri Jyoti’ are two famous varieties of:(C) PotatoKufri Jeevan and Kufri Jyoti are varieties of Potato (CPRI is in Shimla).
88Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the largest natural lake located in?(A) SirmaurRenuka Lake (largest natural lake in HP) is in Sirmaur district.
89Which is the longest tunnel of India?(A) Chenani-NashriAt the time of this exam (2019), this was the longest road tunnel.
90Shongtong Karcham Hydro Power Project is located on which river?(A) SutlejThe Shongtong Karcham project is on the Sutlej river.
91Where is Great Himalayan National Park situated?(D) Himachal PradeshGreat Himalayan National Park is in Kullu, HP.
92Who composed the grammar of Sanskrit Language?(C) PaniniPanini wrote the Ashtadhyayi (Sanskrit Grammar).
93A brown mark made on the food packets indicates:(B) Non-VegetarianA Brown/Red dot indicates non-vegetarian ingredients.
94‘KALINDI’ is the vedic name of which river:(C) YamunaKalindi is the Vedic name for the Yamuna river.
95Where Bhootnath temple is situated?(C) MandiThe Bhootnath temple is a famous shrine in Mandi town.
96Name the creature which is not a bird, but can fly:(D) BatThe Bat is a mammal, not a bird, but it flies.
97Which place of India is known as ‘Little Lhasa’?(C) DharamshalaMcLeod Ganj (Dharamshala) is known as “Little Lhasa”.
98What is the longest part of human digestive system?(B) Small intestineThe small intestine is the longest part of the digestive tract.
99When is the world water day celebrated?(A) 22 MarchWorld Water Day is observed on March 22nd.
100The colour of leaves is green due to :(C) ChlorophyllChlorophyll gives leaves their green color.
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