hppsc.hp.gov.in HPAS Examination Model Question Paper : Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission

Organisation : Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission
Exam : HPAS Exam
Document Type : Model Question Paper
Category or Subject : General Studies

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HPAS Examination Model Question Paper

Note:
** Attempt all questions. Answer should be limited to maximum of 50 words in each case.
** Each question carries 4 marks.

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General Studies-I :
Time Allowed :3
Hours Maximum Marks:200

(a) Who was the main figure of Banabhatta’s literary and Biographical work? What was his main contribution in Indian history?
(b) Which Harappan site has an evidence of a dockyard? What used to be handled in this dockyard?
(c) Where and when in Europe, the first Fascist regime was established?
(d) Who was popularly known in the Hill States as the ‘Pahari Gandhi’? Briefly discuss his contribution in the Freedom Struggle.

(e) Give examples of two nationally protected monuments of Himachal Pradesh.
(f) Discuss the relationship between hazards, disasters and vulnerability?
(g) What are the major criteria adopted by Census of India to define an area as Urban Place?
(h) Discuss briefly the effect of El-Nino on Indian Monsoon?
(i) Discuss the major faults/ thrusts of Himachal along with their geographical extent?

(j) Which are the major rivers of the Gangas River System in Himachal Pradesh, also give the areas drained by this river system?
(k) Define kinship. Explain the degree of Kinship in sociological context.
(l) Describe how family is a primary unit of the Indian Society?
(m) What is Gandhian concept of Satyagrah?
(n) Define ‘Reet’. Describe the events triggering abolition of this social evil.
(o) Name the major Tribes of Himachal Pradesh. Which regions of the State are inhabited by these tribes?

Part-II :
Note:
** Attempt all questions. Answer should be limited to maximum of 150 words in each case.
** Each question carries 8 marks.
(a) What is meant by the term ‘dhamma’? Discuss its changing connotations?
(b) Was 1857 a revolt or India’s First struggle for Independence? Explain.
(c) When was ‘Begar’ abolished in the Shimla Hill States? Who should be given credit for abolishing this social evil.

(d) What is meant by the term ‘Sanad’? What was its legality?
(e) “The development is both the cause and effect of disaster”. Discuss with examples.
(f) Discuss the major physiographic features of Peninsular India?
(g) “Vegetation is an index of climate”. Discuss the statement by citing examples of different vegetation types and climate of Himachal Pradesh.
(h) What do you mean by “Unity in Diversity” in the context of Indian society?
(i) How good governance can be effective for ensuring a better public delivery services.
(j) What are the socio-economic implications of “International Fairs” of Himachal Pradesh?

Part-III :
Note :
** Attempt all questions. Answer should be limited to maximum of 500 words in each case.
** Each question carries 20 marks.
(a) What prompted the European powers to give up their Colonies after the Second World War? Explain with examples.

(b) Why the State of Himachal Pradesh needed a separate forest policy inspite of having a national forest policy? Give the salient features of State Forest Policy of Himachal Pradesh?
(c) Discuss various policies, laws and safety initiatives undertaken by the Government of India for women empowerment, protection and security.

General Studies -II :
Time Allowed :3
Hours Maximum Marks:200
Part-I :
Note :
** Attempt all questions. Answer should be limited to maximum 50 words in each case.
** Each question carries 4 marks.

(a) What is meant by doctrine of Pith and Substance?
(b) Define double Jeopardy. Give an example of double Jeopardy.
(c) ‘India is a Union of States’, discuss.
(d) What do you mean by quasi-judicial bodies and what are their functions?
(e) Define sub-regionalism. Discuss its role in Himachal Pradesh.
(f) What are the components of Citizen Charters?
(g) What are the Indicators of Good Governance given by World Bank?
(h) Define poverty line. How poverty line is determined?
(i) What do you mean by Social Inclusiveness?
(j) What are the aims & objectives of The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011?**
(k) What do you mean by Global Groupings? Why these groupings are required?
(l) Define Diaspora. What are its consequences?
(m) What do you mean by UNICEF?
(n) What are the main features of Single Line Administration in Himachal Pradesh?
(o) What initiatives have been taken by Government of Himachal Pradesh to control drug menace?