Himachal Pradesh General Studies

Syllabus – Botany Optional HAS/HPAS

By HP General Studies | 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 HP General Studies | August 19, 2018

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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 HP General Studies | August 14, 2018

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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 HP General Studies | August 14, 2018

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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 HP General Studies | August 13, 2018

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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 »

Syllabus – Forestry Optional HAS/HPAS

By HP General Studies | August 13, 2018

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FORESTRY PAPER-I Forest and forestry, branches of forestry. Forest types of India and their distribution. Factors influencing vegetation. Natural and artificial regeneration of forests. Collection, storage and viability tests. Pre- sowing seed treatments. Nursery practices-selection and preparation of site. Application of fertilizers. Preparation of growing mixture and filling of containers. Aforestation–selection and preparation of site,… Read More »

Syllabus – Geography Optional HPAS/HAS

By HP General Studies | August 12, 2018

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GEOGRAPHY PAPER-I PRINCIPLES OF GEOGRAPHY SECTION A- PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY i) Geomorphology: Earth movements- orogenic and eperiogenic (folding and faulting), earthquakes and volcanoes, isostasy, Wegner’s theory of continental drift and plate tectonics. Rocks- origin and composition, weathering, mass wasting, concept of cycle of erosion, interruption in the cycle of erosion. Geomorphic agents and processes: Erosion, transportation… Read More »

Syllabus – Public Administration Optional HPAS/HAS

By HP General Studies | August 8, 2018

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Syllabus - HAS Public Administration Optional

Public Administration Paper-1 Administrative Theory Introduction: 1. Meaning, Scope and Significance of Public Administration. Evolution of Pubic Administration and its present status. Public Administration as an Art, Science or Craft. Approaches to the study of Public Administration i.e. Behavioural, Structural Functional Mechanical, Historical, Legal and Post Behavioural. Comparative Public Administration: Meaning, nature and scope. 2.… Read More »