Mountain Peaks in Himachal Pradesh

By | November 6, 2016

In our previous posts, we talked about Mountain Passes & Jots of Himachal Pradesh and Protected Monuments of Himachal Pradesh. Today we discuss about the Mountain Peaks in Himachal Pradesh. Himachal has been blessed by the mountain Gods in abundance. From its Northern corner in Lahaul to its Southern corner in Sirmaur, you will see… Read More »

Mountain Passes & Jots of Himachal Pradesh

By | November 6, 2016

In our previous post, we talked about the Protected Monuments and Forts of Himachal Pradesh. Today we discuss in brief about the various mountain passes of Himachal Pradesh. The famous mountaineer, Harish Kapadia has aptly mentioned Himachal as the Land of Mountains and Passes.

HPAS Mains Syllabus: PAPER-V: GENERAL STUDIES-II (200 MARKS)

By | November 5, 2016

UNIT–I SUB-UNIT–1 Constitution of India: Historical underpinning, evolution, salient features. Significant provisions including Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles of State Policy, Fundamental Duties. Amending process and important Constitutional Amendments and theory of basic structure. Suggested Readings: Indian Polity SUB UNIT-2 Parliament and State legislatures, Structure, Organization and functioning of the Union and State Executive and the… Read More »

HPAS Mains Syllabus: PAPER-IV: GENERAL STUDIES-I (200 MARKS)

By | November 5, 2016

UNIT–I  SUB-UNIT–1 Historical perspective of Indian Cultural heritage: Literature and Art forms from ancient times to 1947 (Major structural and rock-cut temple architecture, sculptural art, and major schools of paintings). Modern Indian history from mid- 18th century to 1980. Freedom Struggle: its various stages and the role of eminent personalities from different parts of India.… Read More »

HPAS Mains Syllabus: PAPER-III: ESSAY (100 MARKS)

By | November 5, 2016

Objective: This paper is designed to test candidate’s: knowledge/awareness of a variety of subjects and, their ability to compose a sustained piece of writing in the form of an essay Contents: A fair choice of topics covering current affairs socio-political issues socio-economic issues aspects of culture and history and reflective topics will be given to… Read More »

HPAS Mains Syllabus: PAPER-II: HINDI IN DEVNAGRI SCRIPT (100 MARKS)

By | November 5, 2016

Translation of an English passage into Hindi. Translation of Hindi passage into English. Explanation of Hindi passage in Prose and Poetry in the same language. Composition (Idioms, corrections etc.) Suggested Readings: Lucent’s Hindi Grammar Read also:  PAPER–I: ENGLISH (100 MARKS)….Read in Detail PAPER-III: ESSAY (100 MARKS)….Read in Detail PAPER-IV: GENERAL STUDIES-I (200 MARKS)….Read in Detail… Read More »