HPAS 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

HPAS 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 110 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Hydroelectric power

   The Girinagar Hydroelectric Project, with an installed capacity of 60 MW, is situated on which river?

   • A. Sutlej
   • B. Beas
   • C. Giriganga
   • D. Ravi
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Girinagar Hydel Project is located on the Giriganga river in Sirmour District, with an installed capacity of 60 MW comprising 2 units of 30 MW each.

2. Q2 · Formation and statehood of HP

   On which date did Himachal Pradesh attain full statehood?

   • A. 15th April 1948
   • B. 1st November 1971
   • C. 26th January 1950
   • D. 25th January 1971
   Answer and solution

   Answer: D

   Testing options: 15 April 1948 was when Himachal Pradesh was formed as a chief commissioner's province, not statehood. 26 January 1950 is Republic Day. 1 November is States Reorganisation date but not for HP statehood. Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on 25 January 1971 under the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 (celebrated as Statehood Day).

3. Q3 · Rivers of Himachal Pradesh

   Which of the following rivers does NOT originate from Himachal Pradesh?

   • A. Beas
   • B. Ravi
   • C. Sutlej
   • D. Chenab
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Sutlej River originates from Mansarovar Lake in Tibet (China), near Mount Kailash, and enters India through Himachal Pradesh at Shipki La pass. All other listed rivers originate within Himachal Pradesh.

4. Q4 · Indian Constitution

   Which Article of the Indian Constitution deals with the amendment procedure?

   • A. Article 356
   • B. Article 368
   • C. Article 352
   • D. Article 370
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Article 368 of the Indian Constitution provides the procedure for amendment of the Constitution. It specifies the manner in which Parliament can add, vary or repeal any provision of the Constitution.

5. Q5 · Horticulture — apple state

   Which district of Himachal Pradesh is the largest producer of apples?

   • A. Kullu
   • B. Shimla
   • C. Kinnaur
   • D. Mandi
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Shimla district is the largest producer of apples in Himachal Pradesh. The state contributes over 25% of India's total apple production, earning it the title 'Apple State of India'.

6. Q6 · Indian economy

   Which of the following is NOT a function of the Reserve Bank of India?

   • A. Issue of currency notes
   • B. Banker to the Government
   • C. Collection of income tax
   • D. Regulation of foreign exchange
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Collection of income tax is the function of the Income Tax Department under the Ministry of Finance. RBI performs functions like currency issuance, acting as banker to government, and foreign exchange regulation.

7. Q7 · Fairs and festivals

   The famous 'Kullu Dussehra' festival is celebrated in honour of which deity?

   • A. Lord Shiva
   • B. Lord Raghunath
   • C. Goddess Durga
   • D. Lord Vishnu
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Kullu Dussehra is celebrated in honour of Lord Raghunath (Lord Rama). Unlike the rest of India where Dussehra marks the end of festivities, in Kullu the week-long festival begins on Vijayadashami.

8. Q8 · Basic numeracy

   A train 180 metres long crosses a platform of 120 metres in 15 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/hr?

   • A. 54 km/hr
   • B. 72 km/hr
   • C. 60 km/hr
   • D. 48 km/hr
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Total distance = 180 + 120 = 300 metres. Time = 15 seconds. Speed = 300/15 = 20 m/s = 20 × (18/5) = 72 km/hr.

9. Q9 · Logical reasoning and analytical ability

   In a certain code language, 'RIVER' is written as 'SJWFS'. How will 'WATER' be written in the same code?

   • A. XBUFS
   • B. XBSFU
   • C. YBVGT
   • D. WBSFU
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Each letter is replaced by the next letter in the alphabet (R→S, I→J, V→W, E→F, R→S). Applying the same rule to WATER: W→X, A→B, T→U, E→F, R→S = XBUFS.

10. Q10 · National parks and wildlife

    Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries in Himachal Pradesh is known for the conservation of the Western Tragopan?

    • A. Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary
    • B. Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary
    • C. Chail Wildlife Sanctuary
    • D. Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary in Shimla district is known for the conservation of Western Tragopan, a vulnerable pheasant species. The sanctuary also hosts the Great Himalayan National Park ecosystem.