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Human Aspects: Quantitative, Qualitative and Temporal Characteristics of Population in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | November 22, 2021

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: Himachal Pradesh came into being on 15th April 1948 as a centrally administered territory by the integration of 30 erstwhile princely states of Shimla. The state was having four districts at that time namely Chamba, Mandi, Mahasu, and Sirmour with a total area of 25,839 sq. km. It got full-fledged statehood on 25th… Read More »

Gorkha invasion- its nature and consequences, Treaty of Segauli.

By | November 11, 2021

Sansar Chand-II: Sansar Chand-II was the most powerful king of Kangra. He became Raja of Kangra in 1775 In 1786 A.D. he took over Kangra Fort. In 1786 AD he defeated the Raja of Chamba in the ‘Nerti Shahpur“ 1787 A.D. to 1805 A.D. was the golden period for Sansar Chand. Sansar Chand attacked Kehlur… Read More »

Solved Paper HAS/HPAS Prelims 2021 [Part-4] – HPPSC Shimla

By | September 27, 2021

76. Put these agrarian movements in chronological order with the date of their start Bardoli Peasants Movement Khera Peasants Movement Champaran Satyagrah Mopla Peasants Movement Choose the correct answer: 2, 3, 1, 4 3, 2, 4, 1 3, 4, 1, 2 1, 3, 2, 4 77. Arrange the following steps in relation to self-help groups… Read More »

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Solved Paper HAS/HPAS Prelims 2021 [Part-3] – HPPSC Shimla

By | September 26, 2021

51. Which of the following statement is not correct? During dental caries, bacteria act on saliva to produce acids Blood pressure much greater in arteries than in veins Normal systolic pressure is about 120mm of Hg and diastolic pressure is 80 mm of Hg Dental plaque is caused by demineralization of enamel 52. Which of… Read More »

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Solved Paper HAS/HPAS Prelims 2021 [Part-2] – HPPSC Shimla

By | September 26, 2021

Read the passage carefully and attempt Questions Nos.25, 26, 27, 28 & 29 by choosing the most appropriate option: Desertification is a term used to explain a process of decline in the biological productivity of an ecosystem, leading to total loss of productivity. While this phenomenon is often linked to the arid, semi-arid and sub-humid… Read More »

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Solved Paper HAS/HPAS Prelims 2021 [Part-1] – HPPSC Shimla

By | September 26, 2021

1. According to 2019-20 (budget estimates) what percentage of total expenditure is to be spent on salary, pension, interest payments and subsidies in Himachal Pradesh? 39% 49% 59% 69% 2. Mian Jawahar Singh, Sh.Badri Nath and Sh. Jwala Singh were the leaders of which of the following revolutionary movement of H.P.? Praja Mandal Gadar Party… Read More »

Kath Kuni Architecture of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | June 26, 2021

Kath-Kuni is an indigenous construction technique prevalent in the isolated hills of northern India, especially in the region of Himachal Pradesh. In Uttarakhand, a similar architectural style is known as Koti Banal (named after the village where during the 1991 Uttarkashi earthquake, the buildings made with traditional architecture largely remained unharmed). It is a traditional… Read More »