HPPSC conducted HPAS 2015 Prelims on 5th June, 2016 at the various Centres in Himachal Pradesh.
This year HPAS 2015 Prelims Exam was Little Difficult than the previous Year as there were less factual questions like every year. Overall the Exam was moderate, But due to lesser Number of seats and some direct questions Cut off may increase this year.
Important : Raise Objection against Wrong Official Answer Keys
Paper 1 : General Studies
Time : 2 Hours | Max Marks : 200 | Questions: 100
Analysis : Questions were asked form various sections But this year some sections that dominated most are Himachal GK, Environment & Biodiversity, Current Affairs etc. HPPSC Shifted the trend this year form Static to Current Affairs to a huge extent, usually they used to ask 4-5 Current Affairs but this year they asked 20 questions mainly Govt schemes and socio economic. Science section saw a huge dip just 2 or 3 questions while Environment & Biodiversity were really tricky. Here is the distribution of Questions section wise:
Himachal GK / HP GK was tough this year as most of the questions were from Himachal History, History, Environment & Biodiversity, Economic & Socio Section were tough and tricky, Polity and Geography were Easy Sections, current affairs was moderate.
Possible Attempts : 55-65
Good Score : 80-100
If we see the level of this paper it wasn't a cakewalk because most questions were tricky, So around 90 marks in this exam is very good Score. Overall this Paper was moderate.
Paper 2 : General Aptitude Test
Time : 2 Hours | Max Marks : 200 | Questions: 100
Analysis : This paper was also moderate. It consisted Reasoning, Mental ability, Maths, Behavioral Psychology, Decision making, Interpersonal skills and English.
Logical Reasoning was easy while Maths Part was moderate. English section was easy this time, but the toughest section for most of the aspirants was Behavioral Psychology, HPPSC went one step ahead this year as they also included Decision making, Interpersonal skills and this overall section went form 20 question to 30 questions. problem with these question is that all the option seems possible answer so its never easy to answer them.
Possible Attempts : 60-80
Good Score : 100-110
This paper will decide the fate of aspirants because GS paper was tough one and most of the candidate will be getting around 100 marks in GS, So Aptitude will play a decisive role. In Aptitude Test apart form Psychology, Decision making and Interpersonal skills questions most parts were easy so this paper will become A Game Changer. But Accuracy will matter in all the attempted Questions.
Overall Good Score : 190-210
Predicted HPAS 2015 Prelims Cut off Score will be between: 185-200 for General Category.
I am adding a Poll where You can Share your Score but make sure you share exact scores because you won't be able to change it after polling it. So take part in the Poll after you have confirmed your exact scores so that we can get the idea of Possible Cut off for this Exam. Poll will be a kind of where you can't change it later.
Poll :
This year HPAS 2015 Prelims Exam was Little Difficult than the previous Year as there were less factual questions like every year. Overall the Exam was moderate, But due to lesser Number of seats and some direct questions Cut off may increase this year.
Important : Raise Objection against Wrong Official Answer Keys
Paper 1 : General Studies
Time : 2 Hours | Max Marks : 200 | Questions: 100
Topics
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Questions
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Ancient History + Medieval History + Culture +Indian National Movement + Modern History |
10
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Indian Polity + International Relations |
08
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Geography |
10
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Economic & Social Development + Census |
08
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Science + Tech |
03
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Environment + Biodiversity |
18
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Himachal General Knowledge |
20
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Current Events (Mainly Schemes, Persons) |
20
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Misc ( Awards, Organizations, etc) |
03
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Total Questions |
100
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Analysis : Questions were asked form various sections But this year some sections that dominated most are Himachal GK, Environment & Biodiversity, Current Affairs etc. HPPSC Shifted the trend this year form Static to Current Affairs to a huge extent, usually they used to ask 4-5 Current Affairs but this year they asked 20 questions mainly Govt schemes and socio economic. Science section saw a huge dip just 2 or 3 questions while Environment & Biodiversity were really tricky. Here is the distribution of Questions section wise:
Himachal GK / HP GK was tough this year as most of the questions were from Himachal History, History, Environment & Biodiversity, Economic & Socio Section were tough and tricky, Polity and Geography were Easy Sections, current affairs was moderate.
Possible Attempts : 55-65
Good Score : 80-100
If we see the level of this paper it wasn't a cakewalk because most questions were tricky, So around 90 marks in this exam is very good Score. Overall this Paper was moderate.
Paper 2 : General Aptitude Test
Time : 2 Hours | Max Marks : 200 | Questions: 100
Topics
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Questions
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Reasoning (Analogy, Odd man, Coding-Decoding, Series, Decision making, Venn Diagram, Direction test, Blood test, Ranking, Syllogism, Non Verbal, Missing Numbers etc )
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35
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Mathematical Ability ( Data Interpretation, Numbers, Train, Time and Work, Marked Price, Percentage, Time-Work, Simplification, Clock, Geometry, Age, Probability etc ) |
20
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Behavioral Psychology + Decision Making + Interpersonal Skills |
30
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English (Comprehension, blanks) |
15
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Total Questions |
100
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Analysis :
Possible Attempts : 60-80
Good Score : 100-110
This paper will decide the fate of aspirants because GS paper was tough one and most of the candidate will be getting around 100 marks in GS, So Aptitude will play a decisive role. In Aptitude Test apart form Psychology, Decision making and Interpersonal skills questions most parts were easy so this paper will become A Game Changer. But Accuracy will matter in all the attempted Questions.
Overall Good Score : 190-210
Predicted HPAS 2015 Prelims Cut off Score will be between: 185-200 for General Category.
I am adding a Poll where You can Share your Score but make sure you share exact scores because you won't be able to change it after polling it. So take part in the Poll after you have confirmed your exact scores so that we can get the idea of Possible Cut off for this Exam. Poll will be a kind of where you can't change it later.
Poll :
WHAT IS YOUR HPAS PRELIMS 2015 SCORE ? (Please share exact score after confirming form reliable resources)
Can't anything be done regarding the time distribution in this exam .It surely is not sufficient to solve the aptitude paper while its excess for the first paper n almost everyone needs much time for paper 2.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry anymore about it . From next year , this paper is going to become qualifying in nature , on UPSC lines . Problem solved !
DeleteOk..thanx for the info..really problem would be solved
DeleteCan't anything be done regarding the time distribution in this exam .It surely is not sufficient to solve the aptitude paper while its excess for the first paper n almost everyone needs much time for paper 2.
ReplyDeleteForm next year Aptitude is going to be qualifying only.
DeleteGood to know that..thanx khadubhai
Deletesir answer key to post kar do
ReplyDelete180(+5,-5) OBC any chance?
ReplyDeleteGood chance... Mains ki tyari kro
Deletethanks Sir...
Deleteu seem to have made it . start ur mains prep
Delete40 in paper 1 and 50 in paper 2... any chance
ReplyDelete40 id good in paper 1 but paper 2 score is not so good
DeleteNot enough
Deleteperhaps cut off will be more than 200 for general category this year as compared to 190 of last year due to less vacancies and easy question in the aptitude test
ReplyDeleteNot more than 200 cut off at any cost, it was't easy GS paper and Aptitude was average but not that easy that one can do 80 questions easily.
Deletecompletely agree with you khadubhai.paper was tricky.
DeleteMy score-94+95(+-4)
Any chance
U are around 190 marks and I think in safe zone. Prepare Mains.
Deletesir am scoring 74 in paper 1 and 126 n paper 2 - total 200 exact . is there any chance for mains am a general category persn.
DeleteThere were very less questions based on factual information in GS part.
ReplyDelete180 general ,any chance???
ReplyDeleteSeems little tough but there is possibility, wait for official answer keys.
Deletescore 197 general. scope?
ReplyDeleteI think in safe zone. Prepare Mains.
Delete170...obc..is there any chance sir
ReplyDeletealmost near about but not sure. wait for official keys.
Delete106 + 113 Gen category (+-12 doubtful)
Deletelas time got 184 could not make it ..how about this year I heard there are leser no of seats this time.Moreover trickier and more Psychology questions as well as tougher HP history question may bring down cut off a bit.
This year gen vacancy 15 previous 2014 21 ,2013 16 and cut offs of 2014, 2013 are 190, 202 respectively ,so on this base cut off stands near 205 I think so .i am getting 200
ReplyDeleteI think it will be around 190.
DeleteDear Khadubhai ... Pls give us the answer key.
ReplyDeleteThanks..but it is not complete yet.
DeleteScoring around 195-200 from the general category (minimum) what are the chances.
ReplyDeleteI think U are in.
DeleteGetting around 210-230, fingers crossed, what are the chances
ReplyDeleteI think U are in for Sure.
Deletekhadubahi I am getting 155 around in sc category.Is there any chance of clearing prelims? tell me sir.. pls.
DeleteDear Khadubhai.....it would be nice to know your assesment....waiting for ur reply,,as the situation is quite tense
ReplyDeleteAround 170 in obc. Any chances?
ReplyDeleteSeems like difficult
Deleteis answer key available some where?
ReplyDeleteThanks...but constitution day is 26 nov... and wheat has 80-85% ..why its wrong ??
Delete1st constitution day was celebrated last year only 26 Nov 2015
DeleteSi, What is the safe score for SC candidates..??
ReplyDeleteNT ki notification kab take expected hi..
ReplyDeletebhai is sal to muskil lag raha hai 2017 mein pakka aaegi kayonki dec 2017 mein vidhan sabha election hai.to may 2017 tak pakka aa jani chahiye
DeleteScoring paper 1 108.67 and paper 2 between 120 minimum and 133.33 maximum . overall between 228.67 to 242. General category . what are my chances
ReplyDeleteScoring paper 1 108.67 and paper 2 between 120 minimum and 133.33 maximum . overall between 228.67 to 242. General category . what are my chances
ReplyDeleteBright
DeleteCan anyone upload question paper or provide link for the same?
ReplyDeleteSir i have gone through the answer keys and found that the answer to UP's Lokayukta is wrong and the correct answer is "Virendra Singh" (Rtd Justice). You have mentioned Sanjay Mishra. Please correct
ReplyDeleteHe was appointed only for a month and after that Sanjay Mishra was appointed. So answer is Sanjay Mishra.
Deletevirender singh was lokayukta in 2015..at present it is justice Mishra..http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/justice-mishra-sworn-in-up-lokayukta/article8176842.ece
ReplyDeleteSir 192 general any chance?
ReplyDeleteKhadu Bhai would be the most appropriate person to give a better guess at cut off..Better to wait for his reply.
Deletekhadubhai m getting....200 in both papers in General category....please suggest.....Will cut off be below 200 for general category or above 200 ???????
ReplyDeleteU are probably in
DeleteGeneral studies-78
ReplyDeleteAptitude-124
General category
Any chances???
please mention source of your evaluation.?
DeleteThe one you commented above....
DeleteAptitude as given by you and some calculated by self..
And sc/st quota inclusion decide by parliament and lok sabha constituency by election commissio .... i have read it somewhere... are you sure about your answer abt this... m just checking..no offence
Delete..question says power to declare NOT about deliberating hence ans is PRESIDENT.
DeleteElection Commission has no role ..its just polling agency...DELIMITATION COMMISSION .. done and dusted.......if you have further doubts feel free to enquire.
Ok...thanks... so what about my chances... ?
DeleteKhadu Bhai is better Judge as he has been making perfect shots from many years. But from my point of view you are surely making it to Mains.
DeleteThanks...thats a boost to my spirit.. i lost many question to your answer key so i was shattered... thanks anyway fr ur replies :)
DeleteOne thing more...what about constitution day and wheat carbohydrate?,
ReplyDeletehttp://www.thehindu.com/news/national/modi-greets-people-on-first-constitution-day/article7918518.ece
Deletesecond one is FUNGAL FERMENTATION
durand line-between pak and afghan not india and afghan
DeleteRice Alcohol is formed by bacterial fermentation and not fungal fermentation. See this paper - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3231931/
DeleteAnd also wheat has 87 g of carbohydrates for every 100 g. That means 87% carbohydrates. See this nutrition data website.
Deletehttp://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5744/2
Yup bro the status quo has Durand line as pak-afghan border but as per official maps of govt of India we have a small border with afganistan(wakhan corridor)which is currently a part of Gilgit baltistan under pakistans control. So I'm really confused on dis one. Indian govt has an official stand which delegitimises POK. What's ur guess??
Deletewhat about the triangle count question.....anyone?
ReplyDelete18 is the answer..for triangles
DeleteMr.in infernoz ,only election commission has right to declare boundaries for constituency .Go through polity by lakshmikanth,you will come to know.Don't tell us wrong information.
ReplyDeleteQ 1. There are 543 Parliamentary constituencies in India each electing one member. Who demarcates the boundaries of these constituencies?
ReplyDeleteAns. Delimitation Commission
Under Article 82 of the Constitution, the Parliament by law enacts a Delimitation Act after every census. After coming into force commencement of the Act, the Central Government constitutes a Delimitation Commission. This Delimitation Commission demarcates the boundaries of the Parliamentary Constituencies as per provisions of the Delimitation Act. The present delimitation of constituencies has been done on the basis of 2001 census figures under the provisions of Delimitation Act, 2002. Notwithstanding the above, the Constitution of India was specifically amended in 2002 not to have delimitation of constituencies till the first census after 2026. Thus, the present Constituencies carved out on the basis of 2001 census shall continue to be in operation till the first census after 2026..
i hope now you are satisfied sir..
ReplyDeleteCheck the page no.38.4 of polity by lakshmikanth .which clearly mentioned function of election commission is to determine the area throughout country on the basis of delimitation commission. Acc.to this election commission has final power.
Deletelaxmi kant has in total 22 errors...please stop following it.
ReplyDeletehttp://eci.nic.in/eci_main1/delimitation_faq.aspx.......for your further clarification please follow aforesaid link....its direct from website of election commission of india
ReplyDeleteJust go through what the words says,not on whole line.It says who determine not demarcated.and ashish Bose related to demographic transition, not BIMARU States.let's wait for official answer key.
ReplyDeletecan you suggest cut off for reserved category also. Last year and this year.
ReplyDeleteBihar, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. BIMARU is an acronym formed from the first letters of the names of the states. It was coined by Ashish Bose in the mid-1980s. BIMARU has a resemblance to a Hindi word "Bimar" which means sick. This was used to refer to the poor economic conditions within those states. Several studies, including those by the UN, showed that the performance of the BIMARU states were dragging down the GDP growth rate of India. Some of these states are also a part of Red Corridor. Since some of these states have now started to advance faster than some of the developed states, the concept of BIMARU is starting to become outdated.[1][2][3]...............# Mr. Sharma please go through it.
ReplyDeleteAshish Bose was a prominent Indian demographer and economic analyst. He was Honorary Professor at the Institute of Economic Growth in Delhi, where he headed the Population Research Centre for several years.u are also true he is known for bimaru States .But he was related to demography earlier.Both can be answer.
ReplyDeleteSO what the question was related to BIMARU not DEMOGRAPHY
ReplyDeleteI am Gen Ex service man scores round about 140 - 150 . Any chance.
ReplyDeleteFor how many he years u r preparing for this
DeleteU can contact on my I'd kartarc123@gmail.com
DeleteFor last three years & u ? R u also ex man ?
DeleteDeen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) is designed to provide continuous power supply to the entire rural India. There is confusion in the responses provided against this question:-
ReplyDeleteResponses are as follows:-
1. Focuses on feeder Separation (rural households and agricultural)
2. Seeks to electrify rural and urban areas both
3. Will Nationalise all power distriubution companies in rural areas
4. Seeks to provide unintrupted power supply to industries set up in the rural areas
What would be the correct response..?? @in Infernoz please suggest the correct ans as i am not able to find the correct in these responses..
What is cut of score for genral category as Iam scoring 210 plz comment
ReplyDelete170 sc Category...any chance...
ReplyDeleteI think in
Delete160 in OBC category.....any chance??
ReplyDeletei think no
Deletewhere will I get question paper
ReplyDeletehttp://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=123595.......Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) Focuses on feeder Separation (rural households and agricultural)
ReplyDelete190+ enough for general category?
ReplyDeleteseems like possible
DeleteI am getting 82.67+148.67 = 231.34 Marks. I am a General category student. In worst case it shouldn't drop below 225 marks. Can I consider myself selected for Mains?
ReplyDeletewhat is the source of your evaluation .?
DeleteGoogle and Helios. There are a few questions that I have a doubt in and feel Helios answer key has stated it wrong. I have considered them wrong in my marks evaluation as of now.
Delete# Sartaj Manhas...Can you please tell us which questions you think we have stated wrong. It would be helpful for us to refine our answer key. Moreover we have used multiple sources to make a perfect key....
DeleteI have doubts regarding the following-
Delete1) Bhakti Saints of Maharashtra - No doubt it was first started by Namdev but Eknath and Tukaram also conveyed teachings through Abhangas. But I think Namdev will be the most apt answer.
2) Can you please mention the source for the answer to 'factor not threatening extinction of several species in India'
3) Rice Alcohol is formed by bacterial fermentation and not fungal fermentation. See this paper - http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3231931/
And also wheat has 87 g of carbohydrates for every 100 g. That means 87% carbohydrates. See this nutrition data website.
http://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/cereal-grains-and-pasta/5744/2
What are my chances of writing mains at 225 marks?
Deletesir even superman can't stop you from writing mains.
Deletesir the answer for abhngas is TUKARAM..done and dusted
DeleteIs it that only if we pass paper 1 the 2nd paper will be evaluated?plz clarify
ReplyDeleteNo
DeleteGS1: 110+ CSAT : 150+
ReplyDeleteDDUGJY : Feeder Separation, wheat contains 80-85% carbs, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana: second statement is wrong as all Kharif crops(some commercial like cotton are having prmium more than 5%), Article 21 (question is wrong) as supreme court arks Privacy under right to freedom and not life, CIC is an autonomous bodyand does not falls under any ministry...only the appointment of IC's is under seal of ministry of personnel.
is there any chance to come merit 170?
ReplyDeletei guess NO...as maximum people are scoring above 200
DeleteIs this time paper was easy or tough as compare to last year. ? If tough than is there any chance to come merit less than 190 in general?
ReplyDeleteyes there is.
DeleteKhadu Bhai please post some expected questions for Allied exam. interview. It is going to be start from 8th June.
ReplyDeleteSIR
ReplyDeleteSC CATEGORY SCORE IS ABOVE 160
seems like possible
Delete202 in general... Any chance
ReplyDeleteCut off will be Between 194-200,above 200 Is safe score...
DeleteKhadubhai please comment....m getting 196 in general category...as u have said cutoff won't be more than 200 at any cost but vacancies are less this time...so I hope u have considered all these factors
ReplyDeleteKhadubhai please comment....m getting 196 in general category...as u have said cutoff won't be more than 200 at any cost but vacancies are less this time...so I hope u have considered all these factors
ReplyDeleteKhadubhai please comment....m getting 196 in general category...as u have said cutoff won't be more than 200 at any cost but vacancies are less this time...so I hope u have considered all these factors
ReplyDeleteYeah cut off will be around 185 to 200 after considering many factors. Rest will be more clear after official Answer Keys.
Deletem getting 170-175 sc catagory any chance for writing mains ..what do you think khadu bhai
ReplyDeleteI think U are in
DeleteGENERAL ME 220 SE KAM VALE MAINS KI TAYARI NA KARE.
ReplyDeleteTHANK U.
Who r u to suggest as to who should be preparing for mains..cut off sapne me Khud hi decide kiya kya..apne kaam se matlab rakho..kisi ka bhagya vidhata banne ki zarurat nahi..thanks
DeleteLast yr bhi kafi log yehi keh rhe thhe ki cut off will be more than 220-225..pr hua kya -(194)un sb lambs ko chop hona pda..say positive n stay positive buddy..
DeleteWail till official keys
DeleteHey...as many people r mentioning their score 200 or more than that....so is really cut off will be 190 or will it go beyond that???.....I m scoring195....so should I prepare for mains??
ReplyDeletethe paper was way more tough than last year where cutoff was 190 . so i think u should prepare for mains
Delete190 above be hopeful, more clarity on his after official Answer Keys.
Deletewhat should be the expected cutoff for exservicemen??
ReplyDeleteAbove 180
Deletearound 160-165 for exservicemen
Deletewhat should be the expected cutoff for exservicemen??
ReplyDeleteWhat is the pattern for HPAS Mains 2015?
ReplyDeletesame as that in last year
Deletewhat was the cut off for hpas prelims held on 07.06.15
ReplyDeletewhat was cut off for different categories last year
ReplyDelete190.6 for general
DeleteOfficial answer key aane par bahut log 200 ke niche aa jayenge wait for official answer key cut off will be around 195(-+5) acc to my opinion
ReplyDeleteOfficial answer key aane par bahut log 200 ke niche aa jayenge wait for official answer key cut off will be around 195(-+5) acc to my opinion
ReplyDeleteGetting 176-178 .. Gen. Catg. ...any chance??
ReplyDeleteKhadubhai IAS tell me sir.. I am getting 176-178. General category .. Any chance....??
ReplyDeleteSeem tough, i think No.
DeleteWhen will come the official answer key
ReplyDeletelast year , it came 9 days after the PT . So , this time we may expect somewhere around 14th june
DeleteDear Khadubhai please tell my chance of qualifying Prelims. I have scored 170 in both papers and I belong to ST category. Waiting for your reply.
ReplyDeleteDear Khadubhai please tell my chance of qualifying Prelims. I have scored 170 in both papers and I belong to ST category. Waiting for your reply.
ReplyDeleteprobably in
Delete80+98, 178 Obc any chance
ReplyDeleteMy score above 210,,,can I be sure of clearing the prelims and start preparing for mains,,,plzz tell me an idea that how much time left for mains
ReplyDeleteI think in, 2-3 months for mains
Deletekhadubhai my score is 160 sc catagory ,,,,any chance
ReplyDeletegood chance
Deleteprobably in
DeleteIs anyone three who had attended any interview of hppsc... I am having interview for hp allied services and It's my first time... Plz give me some tips...
ReplyDeletewhich category?
DeleteGeneral..... Are u too having interview...??
DeleteI gave ETI interview couple years back. I went in formals. Most ppl were in casuals. Questions were basic. Job related as I was working, simple questions on current affairs (Kejriwal resignation from CM post), 7-8 questions on english grammar (ridiculous!). I was selected but did not join.
Deletewen keys are coming?
ReplyDeleteI attempted 62 in GS and 73 in paper 2
DeleteThere might be some wrong. hoping 190 after negative marks....any chances-Open Category
be hopeful, more clarity after official answer keys
DeleteCan anybody please tell me the expected date for HPAS mains exam?
ReplyDelete10th-21st sept
ReplyDeletekhadubhai I m getting 140 SC category .....any chance????
ReplyDeleteI think No
DeleteKhandubhai I'm scoring 200-210 in prelims, what are my chances? Plz suggest a subject which can be covered in 2-3 months and good scoring for mains exam. My first optional is pub ad.
ReplyDeleteSociology, Philosophy, Anthropology, Geography are easier and manageable
DeleteAbove 200 are clearly in according to my judgement, rest will be clear after official answer keys
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ReplyDeletecan you pls tell me the date of answer key release
ReplyDeleteCommission may release it today
Deleteyes, this time they are late as compare to last year
ReplyDelete3 days leave were there during this month that why answer key will be posted most probably before 20th june
ReplyDeleteDoes history a good scoring subject or not? I m planning to take it along with geography ..pls reply?
ReplyDeleteHistory is Good optional but lengthy syllabus. Also in comparison to other subjects slightly less scoring. But if someone have command in history then should go for it surely.
Deletethanks sir.
DeleteHi
DeleteI have opted for the same combination . And here is what I found so far :
1) History syllabus is definitely vast but much less as compared to UPSC . For e.g. World history is less than 10% of UPSC syllabus .
2) Questions in past 2 years have never come out of syllabus prescribed . So you can stick to the syllabus .
3) It would help if you can get class notes of some delhi institute . They have outlined everything succinctly . Select the topics from these according to the HPAS syllabus . Unlike other optionals , there is not much technicality involved with history . So, you can understand well even from class notes . Make this your base material . Then supplement it with selected reading from standard books .
In short , if u stick to the syllabus and use the class notes of some good coaching well , u may just find this optional much more manageable than even geography ( my other optional ) as i am finding right now .
one word of caution : if u don't like history so much , don't go for it . It becomes really boring for people not interested in it . Its only interest that will carry you through .
hope it helps .
for any further query mail me at akhilpeterpan@gmail.com
thanks for the valuable info. sir
Deleteplease give the links for the answer key for hppas
ReplyDeleteWait for official answer keys, because official answer keys are what matter not Coaching institute keys. People who are claiming 220 + will be reduced to 200 and those claiming 200 will be getting 185 so Just chill and wait for the official answer keys guys.
Deletebro the status quo has Durand line as pak-afghan border but as per official maps of govt of India we have a small border with afganistan(wakhan corridor)which is currently a part of Gilgit baltistan under pakistans control. So I'm really confused on dis one. Indian govt has an official stand which delegitimises POK. What's ur guess??
ReplyDeleteWat is d answer of question related to IVC. 2 things i know for sure are dat Sumerians called cotton as sindhu n dey also called Indus valley as Meluha.i'm confused on d other two options. Wat do u think khadubhai. Plz reply.
ReplyDeleteAlso plz tell me wat should be the answer of IRNSS question. I've chosen all of d above but answer keyz r giving 1,2n 3 only. I mean surely irnss-1e is not gonna work on its own but irnss has been designed to keep an eye on Indian region n 1500KMS around it.
ReplyDelete153 in sc category can in ornot
ReplyDeleteHarappan language is yet to be decoded so... Option c i .e seals mention trade relation should be wrong... Also irnss-1e has to be 123 only 4th option is definition of irnss.... I made the same mistake... And also India's gdp at current prices should be 10.5%? I'm also confused in 2 more questions sir coconut oil and delimitation commission..?? Are both correct or wrong? Can anyone please help me out with these questions?
ReplyDeletewhen will HPPSC provide keys for the prelim exam....any idea how much time they take...??
ReplyDelete150 +- 5 sc category chances
ReplyDeleteSeems tough
Deletewhat is the answer for the question regarding Dara shikoh.....is it Mian Mir or Mullah Shah or both may be correct.......???
ReplyDeleteIts Mian Mir
ReplyDeleteMullah shah was succesor of Mian mir and dara shikoh also remained disciple of mullah shah after the death of Mian mir...so how one can say that dara was disciple of mian mir only.
DeleteAgriculture + Geography..... are these options available?? Can anyone tell??
ReplyDeleteSir how is pub ad as optional last year mains marks are showing very less in pub ad subject
ReplyDeletePublic ad having hard times
DeleteAgri. + Geography is a good combo as last 3-4 year people have scored very well in these subjects.
ReplyDeleteits a decent combination.
DeleteKhadubhai, can u suggest any good coaching institutes in Shimla,chandigarh or Delhi for HAS Mains
ReplyDelete