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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 »

Industrialization in the state of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | April 14, 2021

Introduction: Industrial sector performance is critical and plays a decisive role in determining the overall growth of State output and employment through backward and forward linkages with the other sectors of the economy. Objective of present State Industrial Policy is “To create an enabling ecosystem to enhance the scale of economic development & employment opportunities,… Read More »

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Diversification in Agriculture and allied activities, Land tenure and size of landholdings in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

By | February 8, 2021

Agriculture Agriculture is the main occupation of the people of Himachal Pradesh and has an important place in the economy of the State. Himachal Pradesh is the only State in the country whose 89.96 percent population (Census 2011) lives in rural areas. Agriculture/ Horticulture provide direct employment to about 69 percent of total workers of… Read More »

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HPAS Mains Exam 2020 [General Studies Paper – 2]

By | December 4, 2020

Attempt all questions. Answer to Question No. 1 to 15 should not exceed 60 words in each case. Contents of the answers are more important than their length. Each question carries 4 marks. 1. Discuss about the emergency powers of the Indian President. 2. Explain why India is called a Quasi Federal state. 3. Describe… Read More »

Solved Paper Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services HAS/HPAS Prelims 2020 [Part-4]

By | September 13, 2020

76. Which of the following is the highest peak in the eastern ghats? Madugula Konda Arma Konda Gali Konda Vagai Konda 77. Khetri has rich deposits of: Mica Salt Copper Gypsum 78. 49th parallel is associated with: Portugal and Spain Canada & USA Germany and Poland Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan 79. Lena river in Russia empties… Read More »

Solved Paper Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services HAS/HPAS Prelims 2020 [Part-3]

By | September 13, 2020

51. Which state got a separate high court on 1 January 2019, which is the 25th high court of India? Telangana Mizoram Sikkim Andhra Pradesh 52. Which of the following states do not have a bicameral legislature? Jammu & Kashmir Telangana Karnataka West Bengal 53. Which state first adopted the Panchayati Raj in India in 1959?… Read More »

Solved Paper Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services HAS/HPAS Prelims 2020 [Part-2]

By | September 13, 2020

27. Which of the following has been included in the 8 wonders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)? Bhimbetka Caves Golden Temple Statue of Unity Amber Fort 28. To which country India gifted a ‘Made in India’ patrol vessel named ‘KAAMIYAAB’? Sri Lanka Maldives South Africa Bangladesh 29. Which Indian Air Force aircraft was decommissioned on December… Read More »