Correct : C
Explanation: A hybrid computer is a computer that combines the features of analog and digital computers. It's designed to work with digital data, so it converts analog signals it receives before processing the digital data.
2. Which type of computer uses the 8-bit code called EBCDIC ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Mainframe computers use the 8-bit code called EBCDIC (Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code). EBCDIC is a character encoding system that IBM developed for its mainframe computers.
EBCDIC is an 8-bit code that can store up to 256 characters. It uses a unique eight-bit binary code for each number, alphabetic character, punctuation mark, accented letter, and nonalphabetic character.
3. The ALU of a computer responds to the commands to the commands coming from
Correct : B
Explanation: The Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU) of a computer responds to commands from the control section. The control unit is a component of the computer's central processing unit (CPU) that directs the operation of the processor.
4. the words 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India are taken from
Correct : C
Explanation: The Mundaka Upanishad is a Sanskrit Vedic text that is part of the Atharva Veda. It is a primary Upanishad and is number five in the Muktika canon of 108 Upanishads. It is one of the most translated Upanishads.
The Mundaka Upanishad is a collection of philosophical poems that teach meditation and spiritual knowledge about the true nature of Brahma and the Self (Atman). The name of the Upanishad suggests that the teachings leave students clean like a shaven head, rid of the veil of ignorance.
5. First Durand cup of Football was played at which place in 1888 AD ?
Correct : A
Explanation: The first Durand Cup football tournament was held in 1888 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. The Durand Cup is an annual domestic football competition in India. It is the oldest club football tournament in Asia and the third oldest in the world.
6. Which of the following areas are found in the middle Himalayas ?
Correct : D
Explanation: The Middle Himalayas, also known as Himachal or the Lesser Himalayas, is the middle segment of the Himalayan mountain range. The range stretches between the Great Himalayas and the Shivalik range. The mountains in this range are 3,700-4,500 meters tall.
7. Which pair is wrong ?
Correct : D
Explanation:
8. In which year was mountaineering Institue set up near Manali
Correct : A
Explanation: The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports (ABVIMAS) was established on September 16, 1961 in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. The institute's stated goal is to train youth in adventure sports and harness their energy for developmental activities.
9. Statement: Some kings are queens.All the queens are beautiful. Conclusion: 1) All the kings are beautiful 2) All the queens are kings.
Correct : D
Explanation: Not all the kings are queens and beautiful. Only some queens which are beautiful is king.
10. Using Microsoft word we can simply ___
Correct : D
Explanation: Microsoft Word (MS Word) is a word processing program that allows users to create documents. It is a part of the Microsoft Office suite and is the most widely used word processor in the world.
11. Which of the following is billionth of a second ?
Correct : B
Explanation : A billionth of a second is called a nanosecond. A nanosecond (ns) is a unit of time in the International System of Units (SI). It is equal to 1/1,000,000,000 of a second, or 10−9 seconds.
12. In 1994, Nelson Mandela became the first black president of
Correct : A
Explanation: Nelson Mandela became the first president of South Africa in 1994, serving until 1999. Mandela was a lawyer, anti-apartheid activist, and former political prisoner.
13. ----- Computer operates essientially by counting
Correct : D
Explanation: Digital computers operate based on the principle of counting. They use discrete signals, which are digital signals, to operate. The basic principle of these computers is the presence or absence of an electric pulse in the signals.
Computers use base 2 counting (0s and 1s), also known as Boolean algebra.
14. The hardware device commonly referred to as the 'brain' of the computer is the _____.
Correct : C
Explanation: A central processing unit (CPU) is a hardware component that executes instructions from a computer program. It's also known as the central processor or main processor.
15. Which device is required for the Internet connection ?
Correct : B
Explanation: A modem is a device that converts digital computer signals into analog signals that can be sent over a phone line or cable. This process is called modulation. The receiving modem then converts the analog signals back into digital data, which is called demodulation. Modems allow computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices to connect to the internet. They have a public IP address that is automatically assigned and identifies them on the internet.
16. Which Himachali won Victoria cross during the First World War
Correct : A
Explanation: Bhandari Ram was awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery, selflessness, and qualities beyond the call of duty. He continued to serve in the Indian Army after independence and retired in 1969 with the rank of Honorary Captain.
17. A man leaves from his office for his home. He walks towards East. After moving a distanceof 20m, he turns south and walks 10m. Then he walks 35m towards the west and further 5m towards the north. He turns towards east and walks 15m. What is the straight distance (in meters) between his initial and final position ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Man Walks : The man walks (20) meters east. The man walks (10) meters south. The man walks (35) meters west. The man walks (5) meters north. The man walks (15) meters east.
18. Which of the following of the TCP/IP protocols is used for transferring files from one machine to another ?
Correct : A
Explanation: FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It's a standard communication protocol that moves files between a server and a client on a computer network. FTP is built on a client-server model architecture. It uses separate control and data connections between the client and the server.
19. Where is the famous Lutru Mahadev Temple ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Lutru Mahadev Temple is a religious shrine located in Arki, Solan district of Himachal Pradesh. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The temple was built in 1621 by the Raja of Baghal in a huge cave that is 61 feet long and 31 feet wide. According to a myth, Lord Shiva appeared in the king's dream and asked him to build the temple.
20. If,
1) CHIP DIN CHUNK means STUDENT ATTENDS CLASS.
2) DIN SHUNK DINK means ARJUN IS STUDENT.
3) JUMP MINK SINK means SCHOOLS ARE GODD.
4) DINK MUP CHIMP means TEACHER IS TEACHING.
Then which one of the following is used for Arjun ?
Correct : D
Explanation: Match the word according to its use. Here, DIN is for Student, Dink for is and Shunk for Arjun.
21. In which month is 'Sair festival' celebrated
Correct : D
Explanation: The Sair festival is a centuries-old fair that takes place in mid-September in the districts of Shimla, Kangra, Mandi, Kullu, and Solan in Himachal Pradesh. The festival celebrates the end of the harvest and prepares for the winter ahead. It's also a time when people believe the gods return to heaven from earth.
22. Integrated Circuits (ICs) are related to which generation of computers ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Integrated circuits (ICs) are related to the third generation of computers, which ran from 1965 to 1971. During this time, computers used ICs instead of transistors.
23. Chief component of first generation computer was
Correct : B
Explanation: The chief component of first generation computers was vacuum tubes and valves. The first generation of computers, also known as the vacuum tube computers, were developed between 1946 and 1959.
24. To produce high quality graphics (hardcopy) in color, you would want to use a/n
Correct : B
Explanation: A plotter is a computer output device that creates vector graphics drawings. It works by using one or more pens to draw lines on paper or other media. Plotters can also use a knife to cut materials like leather or vinyl.
25. What are the stages in the compilation process ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The compilation process also includes the following stages: Syntax analysis, Semantic analysis, Intermediate code generation, Code optimization, Code generation.
These stages work together to transform the source code into an executable program.
26. The CPU and memory are located on the :
Correct : B
Explanation: A motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer. It's also known as the "backbone" or "spine" of a computer. . It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer, including the central processing unit (CPU), memory, and connectors for input and output devices.
27. Mordern Computers are very reliable but they are not
Correct : C
Explanation: Modern computers are reliable, but they are not infallible. This means that they can't make mistakes while performing any task. Modern computers are fast, powerful, and relatively cheap, but they don't have the ability to think for themselves.
28. Ther term Gigabyte refers to
Correct : C
Explanation: A gigabyte (GB) is a unit of measurement for digital information that is equal to 1,024 megabytes (MB). Gigabytes are used to measure the size of a file, program, or digital storage capacity. For example, a computer might have 4 GB of RAM, a camera flash memory card might store 16 GB, and a DVD movie is roughly 4-8 GB.
29. "Minjar" fair is celebrated in which district of Himachal Prades
Correct : C
Explanation: The Minjar Mela is a week-long fair that takes place in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The fair is held on the second Sunday of the Shravana month and is announced by the distribution of Minjar, a silk tassel worn on clothing. The fair's history dates back to the 10th century and the reign of Raja Sahil Varman, the founder of the Chamba dynasty.
30. Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
A. Deepak taal 1. Kullu
B. Servalsar 2. Mandi
C. Nil sar 3. Chamba
D. Kiur Dal 4. Lahaul Spiti
Correct : C
Explanation:
31. Which statement is valid about computer program ?
Correct : C
Explanation : A computer program is a set of instructions that a computer follows to perform a task. A computer program is also known as an application or software.
32. Which is considered a direct enter input devices ?
Correct : D
Explanation: An input device is a hardware device that sends data to a computer and allows the user to interact with and control it. Examples of input devices: keyboards, mouse, scanners, cameras, joysticks, and microphones etx.
33. A set of information that defines the status of resources allocated to a process is
Correct : D
Explanation: The term "process description" is often used broadly to refer to a set of information that characterizes and provides details about a process in a computing system. This information is crucial for effectively managing and controlling the execution of the process.
34. The Rath Yatra at Puri is celebrated in honour of which Hindu deity
Correct : B
Explanation: Rath Yatra festival is held at the city of Puri, in the state of Odisha, India and associated with the deity Jagannath (a form of Vishnu or Krishna).
35. Mohan was facing east. he walked 4km forwad and then after turning to his right walked 3km. Again he turn to his right and walked 4km.After this he turn back. Which direction was he facing at that time ?
Correct : A
Explanation: After walked 11km (Total), he was facing towards East direction.
36.USA has decided to withraw all American troops from which country ?
Correct :
Explanation: In February 2020, the United States and the Taliban reached a deal, known as the Doha Agreement, under which the United States agreed to withdraw all U.S. forces from Afghanistan by May 2021.
37. If TOUR is written in a certain code as 1234; CLEAR as 56784 and SPARE as 90847, what will be the 5th digit for SCULTURE in the same code ?
Correct : D
Explanation: SCULTURE written as 953601347.
38. If in a certain language PROSE is coded as PPOQE, how is LIGHT coded in that code ?
Correct : C
Explanation: LIGHT, in this 1st letter same, 2nd letter decrease by -2, 3rd letter reaming same, 4th letter decrease by -2 and 5th remain same.
39. Identify the device through which data and instruction are entered into a computer
Correct : C
Explanation: Input device is a device which is used to give input to computer by user and with the helps of output device computer gives output.
40. Computer Monitor is also known as:
Correct : C
Explanation: A VDU is an output device that displays images generated by a computer or other electronic device. VDU stands for Visual Display Unit. It's a device that displays text and graphics on a screen. In a computer, the VDU is also known as a monitor.
41. Which country is set to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI) ?
Correct : B
Explanation: Pakistan is set to register Himalayan pink salt as Geographical Indications (GI) to prevent other countries from using it without authorization. The rare salt is extracted from the Salt Range in Punjab, which extends along the mountains of Pakistan and the north of the Jhelum River.
42. CD-ROM is a
Correct : D
Explanation: A CD-ROM (Compact Disc Read-Only Memory) is a type of compact disc (Optical Disk Device) that can only be read, not written to. It is a digital storage medium that can hold large amounts of data, including text, images, and audio.
43. If LIGHT is called MORNING, MORNING is called DARK, DARK is called NIGHT, NIGHT is called SUNSHINE and SUNSHINE is called DUSK, when do we sleep ?
Correct : C
Explanation: We sleep in night and NIGHT is called SUNSHINE.
44. Find the odd number/letter from the given alternatives.
Correct : C
Explanation:
45.Find the odd number/letter/ words from the given alternatives.
Correct : D
Explanation: Mercury (Hg) is a heavy, silvery-white liquid metal. It's the only metallic element that's liquid at standard temperature and pressure. Mercury is a poor conductor of heat but a fair conductor of electricity. It alloys easily with many metals, such as gold, silver, and tin.
46. Find the odd number/letter/ words from the given alternatives.
Correct : B
Explanation: A dagger is a short, sharp-pointed knife with two sharp edges. A hammer is a tool with a heavy head attached to a handle. It's used to deliver an impact to a small area of an object.
47. Arrange the words given below in a meanigful sequence.
1. Police
2. Punishment
3. Crime
4. Judge
5. Judgment
48. Statement : A large number of people in ward X of the city are diagnosed to be suffering from a fata malaria type.
Course of Action :
1. the city muncipal authority should take immediate steps to carry out extensive fumigation in ward X.
2. The people in the areas should be advised to take steps to avoid mosquito bites.
Correct : D
Explanation:
49. Here are some words translatd from an artficial language. 1. gorblflur mens fan belt 2. pixngorbl means ceiling fan 3. arthtusl means tile roof Which word could mean "ceiling tile" ?
Correct : D
Explanation: Here we see flur means → belt, gorble means → fan, pixn means → ceiling. So according to answer we see pixnarth means → 'ceiling tile'.
50. Here are some words translatd from an artficial language. 1. agnoscrenia means poisonous spider 2. delanocrenia means poisonous snake 3. agnosdeery means brown spider Which word could mean "black widow spider" ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Here agnos means → spider, crenia means → poisonous, delano means → snake, deery means → brown. Now one thing note that the order of write is opposite ( means agnoscrenia → crenia (poisonous) write first then agnos (spider)). So, agnosvitriblunin means → black widow spider.