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Solved Paper Project Manager DIC 2018 [Part-1]- HPPSC Shimla

By | September 13, 2018

1. Who compared Kinnauri Women to Scottish and Algerian ones on account of their woollens raiment? William Simpson  W. Goldstein  James Fraser Cummings 2. ‘Shatha’ and ‘Pasha’ are the two sub-groups of ‘Khoond’ that was warrior group of which ancient tribe? Dasas Khasas  Kinners Nagas 3. Which of the following combination is wrong? Gangi and Mohana – Bilaspur… Read More »

Syllabus – Botany Optional HAS/HPAS

By | August 19, 2018

I) Biology and diversity of lower plants or Cryptogams [(Algae, Fungi, Lichens, Bryophytes and Pteridophytes], Microbes/Microbiology, Plant Pathology and Palaeobotany: Algae and Fungi: Classification, Distribution in West Himalayas and India, Economic importance, Structure and Reproduction of algae and fungi. Life histories of Nostoc, Chlamydomonas, Volvox, Oedogonium, Spirogyra, Chara, Vaucheria, Dictyota, Batrachospermum, Synchytrium, Pythium, Phytophthora, Albugo,… Read More »

Syllabus – Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science Optional HAS/HPAS

By | August 19, 2018

PAPER-I 1. Animal Nutrition: 1. Animal Nutrition: energy sources, energy metabolism and requirements for maintenance and production of milk, meat, eggs and work. 1.1 Advanced studies in nutrition-protein- source of protein, its metabolism and synthesis, protein quality in relation to requirements. Importance of energy protein ratio in rations. 1.2 Advanced studies in nutrition-minerals- sources, functions,… Read More »

Syllabus – Anthropology Optional HAS/HPAS

By | August 14, 2018

ANTHROPOLOGY PAPER-I 1.1 Meaning, scope and historic perspective of Anthropology. 1.2 Relationship with other disciplines: History, Economics, Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Zoology, Medical Science. 1.3 Main branches of Anthropology, their scope and relevance:- (a) Social cultural Anthropology; (b) Physical and biological Anthropology; (c) Archaeological Anthropology. 1.4 Emergence of Man and Human Evolution:- I. Emergence of… Read More »

Syllabus – Agriculture Optional HAS/HPAS

By | August 14, 2018

AGRICULTURE PAPER-I Ecology and ecological niche, their relevance to man, Natural resources, their management and conservation. Physical and social environment as factors of crop distribution and production. Climatic elements as factors of crop growth, global warming, its impact on agricultural production, as indicators of environments. Environmental pollution and associated effect on crops, animals and humans.… Read More »

Syllabus – Sociology Optional HAS/HPAS

By | August 13, 2018

SOCIOLOGY PAPER-I PRINCIPLES OF SOCIOLOGY: Sociology – Meaning, nature and scope, emergence of sociology, its relationship with other social sciences, importance of sociology. Study of Social Phenomena – Social research, the scientific method, objectivity and subjectivity in social sciences. Basic Concepts – Association, institution, community, social groups, culture. Social Structure – Status, role, norms and… 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 »