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TEST PAPER 1: GENERAL STUDIES

Time allowed: 3 Hours Maximum marks: 200

QUESTION PAPER SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS

Please read each of the following instructions carefully before attempting

questions:
1. There are 34 questions printed in English languages.
2. All questions are compulsory.
3. Candidates should attempt questions / parts as per the instructions
given in the section.
4. The number of marks carried by the question / part is indicated
against it.
5. All parts of a question shall be attempted at the place designated for
them in the Question-cum-Answer Booklet. Attempts of part /
questions shall be counted in sequential order,
6. Candidates are required to write clear, legible and concise answers
and to adhere to word limit, wherever indicated. Failure to adhere to
word limit may be penalized.
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Attempt all questions. Answer to Question No, 1 to 10 should

not exceed 40 words in each case. Contents of the answers are
more important than their length. Each question carries 3 marks.

1. Discuss Montreal Protocol.

2. Write a short note on Cripps mission.
3. How many Schedules are in Indian Constitution? Write their names.
4. What were main objectives of Swaraj Party? Name its prominent
leaders.
5. Write a note on ITCZ (Inter Tropical Convergence zone).
6. Which districts of HP has highest & lowest literacy rate? Give
reasons.
7. Discuss impact of El-Nino on Indian subcontinent.
8. Write short note on important fairs & festivals of Himachal Pradesh.
9. Enlist various welfare measures introduced by HP government for
women empowerment.
10. What is the difference between balance of Trade (BOT) and Current
Account Balance (CAB)?

Attempt all questions. Answer to Question No, 11 to 24 should

not exceed 70 words in each case. Contents of the answers are
more important than their length. Each question carries 5 marks.

11.Critically discuss the views of Mahatma Gandhi on Education.

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12.What changes were introduced in India after 1858? What was the
main objective of British government behind these changes?
13. Why Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and
Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is getting more importance than
South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC)?
14. Why 42nd Constitutional Amendment is called a mini Constitution?
15. What is Treaty of Sangauli? Why it is called an unequal treaty?
16. Discuss the Legislative relations between the Centre and State.
17.What are main reasons for poor education standards in HP? Suggest
reforms.
18. Write a short note on National Clean Air Programme.
19. What are the various factors responsible for the formation of soil?
20. Write a short note on Universal basic income and how it can address
the problem of unemployment in India.
21. Write a short note on Skill India Initiative
22. What is the historical importance of British rule during Governor
General Lord Curzon?
23. Enlist major revolutionaries from Mandi district & their contributions
in freedom struggle. Also discuss contribution of Mandi district in
Freedom Struggle movements.

Attempt all questions. Answer to Question No. 25 to 34 should

not exceed 140 words in each case. Contents of the answers are
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more important than their length. Each question carries 10

marks.

24. What is the concept of Basic structure of Indian Constitution and how
this doctrine is evolved with the passage of time?
25. Discuss Urban sprawl and other spatial planning issues in Shimla.
26. What are the important highlights of Fiscal Responsibility and
Budget Management Act (FRBM) Act, 2003?
27.Write essay on major schools of Pahari painting with special emphasis
on their theme, main painters and rulers who patronized these schools.
28.What is the impact of recent US-Iran conflict on India?
29.Describe topography and drainage pattern of Himachal Pradesh.
30. Discuss the rainfall pattern and distribution of summer monsoon in
India.
31.Mention the various steps taken by Indian government to remove
poverty.
32.Discuss the significance of wetlands. What steps have been taken by
the government for their conservation?
33. What are the important functions of finance commission of India?
Mention the term of reference given to 15th finance commission.
34. Discuss the One Belt One Road (OBOR) initiative of China and its
impact on Indian Subcontinent.