HPSSSB 2025 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

HPSSSB 2025 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 19 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 · History of India

   The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution on which date?

   • A. 26th January 1950
   • B. 15th August 1947
   • C. 26th November 1949
   • D. 9th December 1946
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   The Constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 26th November 1949 and came into force on 26th January 1950.

2. Q2 · Environment and Ecology

   The 'Red Data Book' is a document that contains information about which of the following?

   • A. Endangered species of plants and animals
   • B. Extinct species only
   • C. List of protected forests
   • D. Marine biodiversity zones
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   The Red Data Book, maintained by IUCN, documents information on threatened species including endangered, vulnerable, and critically endangered plants and animals.

3. Q3 · Books and Authors

   Who is the author of the book 'The White Tiger', which won the Man Booker Prize?

   • A. Chetan Bhagat
   • B. Arvind Adiga
   • C. Amitav Ghosh
   • D. Vikram Seth
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   Arvind Adiga authored 'The White Tiger', which won the prestigious Man Booker Prize in 2008, depicting the story of Balram Halwai from rural India.

4. Q4 · Economy of Himachal Pradesh

   Which sector of Himachal Pradesh's economy contributes approximately 45% to the net state domestic product?

   • A. Tourism and Hospitality
   • B. Manufacturing and Industries
   • C. Agriculture and Allied Activities
   • D. Information Technology
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Agriculture contributes nearly 45% to Himachal Pradesh's net state domestic product and remains the main source of income and employment in the state.

5. Q5 · Passes and Glaciers

   Kugti Pass, located at approximately 5,020 meters above sea level, connects which two regions?

   • A. Shimla and Kinnaur
   • B. Kullu and Manali
   • C. Bharmour in Chamba and Lahaul Valley
   • D. Kangra and Spiti Valley
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   Kugti Pass is situated in the Pir Panjal Range at an altitude of about 5,020 meters and connects the Bharmour region in Chamba district to the Lahaul valley.

6. Q6 · HP Administration

   हिमाचल प्रदेश को पूर्ण राज्य का दर्जा किस वर्ष मिला था?

   • A. 15 अगस्त 1947
   • B. 1 नवंबर 1956
   • C. 25 जनवरी 1971
   • D. 15 अप्रैल 1948
   Answer and solution

   Answer: C

   हिमाचल प्रदेश को 25 जनवरी 1971 को हिमाचल प्रदेश अधिनियम 1971 के तहत भारत का 18वां राज्य बनाया गया था।

7. Q7 · Current Affairs of HP

   2024 में हिमाचल प्रदेश द्वारा आयोजित अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पैराग्लाइडिंग विश्व कप का स्थान कौन सा था?

   • A. सोलंग घाटी
   • B. बीर बिलिंग
   • C. शिमला
   • D. धर्मशाला
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   बीर बिलिंग कांगड़ा में पैराग्लाइडिंग का प्रसिद्ध स्थान है और यहां अंतर्राष्ट्रीय पैराग्लाइडिंग विश्व कप आयोजित किए जाते हैं।

8. Q8 · Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan

   निम्नलिखित मुहावरे का सही अर्थ क्या है: 'नौ दो ग्यारह होना'?

   • A. लाभ होना
   • B. भाग जाना
   • C. मिल जाना
   • D. गणना करना
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'नौ दो ग्यारह होना' का अर्थ है भाग जाना या फरार हो जाना।

9. Q9 · English Vocabulary

   Choose the antonym of 'Ancient':

   • A. Old
   • B. Modern
   • C. Historic
   • D. Traditional
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'Modern' is the antonym of 'Ancient', meaning contemporary or recent.

10. Q10 · Reading Comprehension

    Read the passage carefully and answer the question that follows: The forests of Himachal Pradesh are not merely a source of timber and firewood; they are the lifeline of the state's ecology. These verdant expanses regulate the climate, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitat to diverse flora and fauna. The state government has launched several afforestation programs to restore degraded forest areas. However, the challenge lies in balancing developmental needs with environmental conservation. What is the primary role of forests in Himachal Pradesh according to the passage?

    • A. Providing employment to local communities
    • B. Regulating climate and preventing soil erosion
    • C. Generating revenue through timber export
    • D. Promoting tourism in the region
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The passage explicitly states that forests regulate the climate, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitat, making option B the correct answer.