HAS Mains Syllabus Topics 2024 – Himachal Pradesh General Studies

Genera Studies Paper 1

Unit 1: SUB UNIT-3

• Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu, and Chamba. The Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs.
• Gorkha invasion- its nature and consequences, Treaty of Segauli.
• Hill States under Colonial power: Political and Administrative History, Grants, Sanads, and territorial aggression.
• Social and Economic conditions under the colonial period with special reference to social practices of Beth, Begar, and Reet.
• Establishment of British Cantonments.
• National Movement with special reference to Praja Mandal movements in Himachal Pradesh, 1848-1948.
• Five Year Plans and vision for the developed Hill State.
• Survey of artistic and cultural Heritage (Temples, Buddhist Monasteries, and Paintings).

1. Kath Kuni Architecture of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
2. What is Polyandry? – Himachal Pradesh General Studies
3. Beth, Begar and Reet System in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
4. Reet/Rit System in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
5. Beth System in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains

 

1. Industrialization in the state of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
2. The Himachal Pradesh Tourism Policy, 2019 – HPAS Mains
3. Hazard Vulnerability and Risk Profile of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
4. Caste system in Himachal Pradesh
5. Schedule Tribe Population in Himachal Pradesh
6. Ancient and Modern Tribes of Himachal Pradesh
7. Agro Climate Zones of Himachal Pradesh
8. Types of Soils found in Himachal Pradesh
9. Himachal Pradesh State Forest Report 2019
10. Disaster Management Act 2005 – GS Mains Paper -1 (HPAS Mains)
11. What is Special Category Status? – HPAS Mains

Genera Studies Paper 2

1. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act 2011 – HPAS Mains
2. Administrative reforms for effective public service delivery in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
3. Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly Election Statistics 2017

Genera Studies Paper 3

1. Diversification in Agriculture and allied activities, Land tenure and size of landholdings in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
2. Himachal Pradesh State Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, Endangered and threatened species of Himachal Pradesh, Factors responsible for Biodiversity decline in Himachal Pradesh. – HPAS Mains
3. Social, Economic and Cultural implications of Tourism in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
4. Types of tourism: religious, adventure, heritage, Important tourist destinations in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
5. Concept of Eco-Tourism and green tourism and their role in the sustainable development of the State of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
6. Himachal Pradesh Industrial Investment Policy, 2019 – HPAS Mains
7. Environmental concerns of the tourism industry, both positive and negative effects including climate change with reference to Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
8. Concept of Himachal State Wide Area Network (HIMSWAN) – HPAS Mains
9. Concept of LokMitra Kendra in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
10. What is Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline?
11. Aryabhatta Geo-Informatics Space Application Centre (AGISAC) – HPAS Mains
12. Kangra Tea – Himachal Pradesh
13. Relevance and role of Intellectual Property Rights, Geographical Indications and Traditional wisdom and knowledge in sustainable development of the State
14. Bio Technology Policy of Himachal Pradesh – 2014
15. Tourism Policy of Himachal Pradesh 2005
16. Industrial Policy of Himachal Pradesh 2013

 

1. Appraisal of Education, Health, Physical and Financial Infrastructure Development in Himachal Pradesh- HPAS Mains
2. Hill States under Colonial Power: Political and Administrative History, Grants, Sanads, and Territorial Aggresion – HPAS Mains
3. Revenue generation with special reference to hydro potential, tourism, flora and fauna – HPAS Mains
4. Issues and Challenges, Programmes and Policies for the Welfare of Differently-Abled Persons, Women and Children in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
5. Structure, Organisation, and Functioning of Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-Judicial Bodies in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
6. Demographic profile and Human resource, Sectoral distribution of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) -HPAS Mains
7. Industrialization in the state of Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
8. Five Years Plans and Vision for the developed Hill States – HPAS Mains
9. Human Aspects: Quantitative, Qualitative and Temporal Characteristics of Population in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains
10. Gorkha invasion- its nature and consequences, Treaty of Segauli.
11. Emergence and growth of early medieval states: Kangra, Kullu, and Chamba. The Hill States and their relations with the Mughals and the Sikhs
12. Growth of Industrial areas and types of Industries in Himachal Pradesh
13. Tribal welfare administration, Tribal sub-plan, and Single-line administration in Himachal Pradesh
14. Medicinal and Aromatic plants resources of the State of Himachal Pradesh
15. Tax base, Pros and Cons of Special Category status of Himachal Pradesh
16. Skilled / Unskilled labour in Himachal Pradesh – HPAS Mains