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Brief Geography of District Kullu – Himachal Pradesh

By | June 9, 2020

Location and size Kullu district is located in the eastern part of central Himachal Pradesh. The district lies between 31020′ 25” to 320 25′ 0″ north latitude and 760 56′ 30″ to 770 52′ 20″ east longitude. It is bounded on the north and east by Lahaul & Spiti district, on the south-east by Kinnaur… Read More »

Economy of District Solan – Himachal Pradesh

By | June 2, 2020

Solan has been declared the Mushroom district of Himachal Pradesh. Solan has five milk chilling plants namely Khandagaht, Nalagarh, Kunihar, Darlaghat, and Maryog. The first industrial estate was set up in the year 1961-62 at Solan. The second Industrial estate was set up at Barotiwala in 1964-65. Among all the districts of Himachal Pradesh, Solan district… Read More »

Census 2011 – District Solan Highlights

By | June 1, 2020

Solan district occupies the 4th rank among the districts in terms of population. Solan district stands at 2nd position in terms of the urban population in the state. Solan district occupies 11th position in sex ratio by registering 880 females per 1000 males against a state average of 972 females. This sex ratio has slightly… Read More »

Economy of District Sirmaur – Himachal Pradesh General Studies

By | May 29, 2020

Nahan Foundry Ltd. was set up for the first time in 1875 A.D. has now been taken over by the Himachal Pradesh Government in 1964. Kinnauri Arkel and Lincon Boon are varieties of peas. Solan Gola is a variety of tomato in the district. There are five seed Multiplication Farms at Bhagani and Daula Kuan… Read More »

Important Historical Places and Buildings in Shimla

By | May 17, 2020

1. The Annadale: The first fun fair was held in Anna dale in September 1833 to raise funds for girl’s school at “Subathu”. The viceregal dance was held in Annadale in honor of the queen’s “birthday” on 24th May 1839. Durand football tournament, inaugurated by Sir Mortimer Durand in 1888 was held here. Presently, Annadale… Read More »

Solved Paper Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Exam 2018 [Part-3]

By | June 25, 2018

1. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below : List-I (Books) The Child and the State in India The Hindu Nationalist Movement  and Indian Politics The Political Economy of  Development in India Poverty Amid Plenty in the New India List-II (Authors) Atul Kohli Pranab Bardhan Christopher Jaferlot Myron… Read More »

Solved Paper Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Exam 2018 [Part-2]

By | June 25, 2018

1. What is India’s estimated GDP growth rate for 2018-19 in the Economic Survey? 3% – 7.1% 2% – 7.5% 7% – 7.5% 7% – 7.2% 2. What was the Index of Industrial Production in December 2017? 6.8% 7.1% 7.8% 7.4% 3. Find the correct poverty estimates for the given states in 2011-12, as per… Read More »

Solved Paper Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Exam 2017

By | June 30, 2017

1. Which Raja of Chamba transferred the capital of his state from Bharmaur to Chamba? (A) Maru Varman (B) Aditya Varman (C) Sahil Varman (D) Soma Varman 2. During the reign of which raja of Nurpur princely state the forts of Maukot, Nurpur and Taragarh were captured by the Mughals? (A) Jagat Singh (B) Rajrup… Read More »