[HPAS 2015 Answer Keys] HPAS 2015 Prelims Official Answer Keys Released, Discuss !

HPPSC Conducted HPAS 2015 Prelims on 5th June, 2016, and on 27th June they Released the Official Answer Keys. 


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1. Key is replaced by HPPSC.
2. I have added a New Poll added at the bottom so don't forget to Vote.



Official Note :  Objection(s),if any are invited through e-Mail,in Person, by Post or by Courier  along with authentic proof will only be entertained upto 04.07.2016


Answer Keys are out ! So are the Corruption plans of HPPSC ! This is ridiculous thing that both the Answer keys are totally wrong. People here on the Website criticise me for taking on HPPSC again and again, I was criticized for exposing corruption in Interview of HPAS 2014 scam but I was totally right about the working of HPPSC. Are they so dumb that they can't even cross check the Answer keys ? In which Universe Sania Mirza got the Padam Vibhushan ? I mean this is height of stupidity, how can almost maximum answers can be wrong in both the exam ? How can a triangle have 26 within it when its a common sense that there are only 18 in it. The people who made answer keys were not only dumb but they were high on drugs.

So who will be responsible for this Stupidity ? Mr. K S Tomar and Company. Exactly they are responsible for this mess. Mr K S Tomar You need to resign. You can't produce an answer keys correctly, even a 10th Standard student will produce a genuine answer keys of this exam. K S Tomar and Company are useless, year after year they keep repeating anything controversial things. This is enough now You guys need to be dragged to court. Only then you will realize how does it feel when system works properly. On this occasion I want to repeat My famous quote " Corrupt officers leads the corruption plans."  They do have plans every year to bypass system and choose their men accordingly. I am always right when I say HPPSC is not corruption free body. Huge favoutism is a part of their plans. This is another plan.

Why HPPSC can't cross check the answer keys ? Is this a Joke ? This is not a Joke You are selecting Future Officers and this is not a school quiz where you just do anything you want to do. Do HPPSC have some accountability ? Do they have authentic Sources? Do they research ? Or Just they sit and do lame things and fill their pockets. I think they are Useless. Shame on HPPSC for their Stupidity. 

Now the problem is who will give them objections of So many of questions ? Everyone will send their own version of answers. What about the authenticity of the answers? It is supposed to be the job of commission to produce authentic answer keys after a long research and from authentic resources. But what they have done is sheer JOKE. Sheer stupidity. Useless people. 

I request all the candidates to Call HPPSC on a large scale and lets force them to re release answer keys because these keys are huge mess and totally wrong, and then we will ask for another revised version of answer keys. I request this so because this will help all, otherwise people will send objections according to their answers that will be totally controversial, (People will send various versions of answers according to their answers and will not send of those which are correct even if its wrong) so 1st call HPPSC on large scale to force them to re produce answer keys again and then revised answer keys. It will be beneficial for all. Otherwise I bet HPPSC will not correct all the possible answers and all will suffer So don't take it lightly. It will be also raised in Media too.  If HPPSC does not co operate then lets move to High Court HP for justice and I am sure Court will not only provide justice but will trash HPPSC. 

I would also request to call Chairman K S Tomar too, at least pta to chale ke Democracy bhi koi chhez hai. 


Phone No :


Sh. K.S. Tomar -  0177 - 2623793
Enquiry - 0177 - 2624313

Toll Free No. - 1800-180-8004

I have added the List of all the officers of HPPSC, call on these Numbers on large scale. They will have to re think and re produce the answer keys. Show them the power of Democracy. Its a request its beneficial for all. Otherwise Enjoy the JOKE of HPPSC and next exam ke tyari kro. All the best.

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Poll : What's your score according to Official Answer Keys ?

221 comments:

  1. Totally wrong answery key

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  2. That's our THE HPPSC. .Banda to haunsala hi kho Dee .

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  3. That's our THE HPPSC. .Banda to haunsala hi kho Dee .

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  4. for code C its almost correct except 2 in GS and 2 in APTITUDE...

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  5. Which question are wrong in code c sir

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  6. o you think for paper 2 ,answer key is correct for series c,the answer for ques.34 in aggarwal is same to same and answer there is b but in answer key it is c,also how can interpersonal skills can communication skills ,and in question no.96 how ans.can be 72,what proof I will send to them as I will never get its authentic proof..Totally sucked.

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    1. Answer must be b. HPPSC fails to distinguish b/a yield & production. So represent ur case. U will get marks for the question.

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    2. Answer must be b. HPPSC fails to distinguish b/a yield & production. So represent ur case. U will get marks for the question.

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    4. Q-96. ans is 72.....six questions have one alternative, having 4 parts each........therefore 48+(6*4)=72

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  7. Series A and C are almost correct except a few discrepancies. Hope they'll take corrective measure soon. For series D question NO. 26 is question No. 1 in series A. So, you can check your score accordingly and share your score here. It'll be of great help to estimate the cutoffs.

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    1. बेरोजगार भाई बी बता बी कहा से शुरू है

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  8. Also they are saying that Hdi does not iclude life expectancy. Depressed

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  9. Dear all...would request all of u to raise this issue in media...in series b paper 1 all answer keys are incorrect

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  10. series b is totaly wronggggggggggg

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  11. 190....so sad....they give wrong answers for 2nd paper....I was about 205 before answer key...don't know what to do ..as I m a gen. Category student...

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  12. Can someone plj give answers of data interpretation section.....

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  13. series b walon ke saath toh injustice hai...210 above ki umeed thi ab toh 170 bhi ni bn rhe..hppsc rocks ..mr. tomar state information cmsnr. ki post ke liye apply krne mein hi busy thhe aur uski saari excitement. mein hpas answer keys ka kbada kr dia.

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  14. Yes paper 2's keys are wrong.disappointed

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  15. Series A Q 24,88,100 Wrong rest looks good.

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    1. did u find any wrong answers in paper 2 series a?

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    2. Syllogism question is doubtful rest OK.Not sure about psychology questions just attempted 6/30.

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    3. Bulls eye ! even i zeroed down on these exact 3 to be wrong

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  16. Getting 93 + 100 .Not sure whether or not should start preparing for mains.Was expecting 220 earlier.

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  17. 183(series A) gen category.. any chances khadubhai??

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    1. This is cutoff will go down for sure so we can expect...even im getting around 183. Gen category..there are a lot if discrepancies in answers so have to wait fir revised keys.

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    2. thanks bro..

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  18. 112+102,but disappointed, it was not expected

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  20. Answer key for Paper 1 of series d is a complete trash. Hppsc is playing with the futures of many. This shows the irresponsible attitude of tomar and his team.

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  21. B series is totally wrong..

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  22. Are you Guys Crazy ? Counting your marks ? Don't count your chickens before they are hatched. Whole D series is incorrect. Total rubbish. Revised keys will change the scenario so wait but Do call HPPSC so that they reproduce answer keys after proper research and from Authentic sources. They are supposed to do RESEARCH and then clear the doubts regarding controversial questions but instead of this they have messed up whole thing. Do call HPPSC and ask to reproduce answer keys with genuine answers. Otherwise Sit home and start working on next Project. Or We have to move to HP High court to Scrap this whole exam this year.

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    1. Sir, what about series c aptitude paper

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    2. Sir, what about series c aptitude paper

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    3. Ok sir....thanks for answering...

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    4. Series D....question no. 98 is question no. 1...pls check it

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    5. Khadubhai we should move court to scrap this paper because even after new keys they Wil leave discrepancies and I dnt think even we will be able to provide proofs of second paper

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    6. Five or six questions here n there n whole merit will change even agitation at hppsc is good idea We have to resort to these things sooner or later

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  23. B series is totally wrong..

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  24. Maza to next year aayega exam dene ka when merit will be counted on paper 1 only ..

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  25. answer key of code A looks fine...around 2 ques seems wrong of gen studies and aptitude paper seems fine to me... Is it that wrong n i cant see???

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    1. Dear ,what about HDI ans.and in paper 2 how many of you attempted question ,isn't it 48

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    2. yeah i got that.. 2 to 3 questions are wrong for sure.. i got that..l any discrepancy in aptitude paper of series A?

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    3. Interpersonal skills are life skills?? How do you ascertain authenticity of these management types of questions?

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  26. Series B and D are totally Rubbish ! The one who made these keys were high on drugs. Lame HPPSC.

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    1. Series D ..question no. 98 is question no. 1 of general studies paper

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    2. People r saying most questions of c series r correct when competition is cutt throat every question should b correct because ninety percent students clear exam by five to six marks it's request khadubhai lead the march

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    3. Agitation is necessary if not for us then for next generations somebody have to give to purify these bodies otherwise day is not far when open sale of vacancies will be there

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    4. N discrepancies r not left by mistake but for the vested interests.couple of times I hve appeared for interview n I can assure u all is not well here

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    5. There is no solution but agitation and court

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    6. There is no solution but agitation and court

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    7. Wrong answers will still remain I can vouch for it to help there own people

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    8. Wrong answers will still remain I can vouch for it to help there own people

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  27. Hight of foolishness and they are playing with our hard work ,future . Trashing our moral n confidence.HPPSC is very dump n full of dummped persons.

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  28. This year exam must be scrapped ,this type of answer keys show lots of discrepancies in exam .

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  29. We have to move to the court

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  30. M to media me de rha ye news and sb frndz se cll krwaunga hppsc walon ko ...... ap sb b plz cll kro hppsc ko mango apna haq

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  31. ९० प्रतिशत गलत आंसर की दे कर HPPSC क्या प्रूफ करना चाहता है . शुक्र है की ऐसी आंसर की UPPSC ने जारी नहीं की वरना यहाँ के छात्र नेता आधी रात में कोर्ट खुलवा देते .हिमाचली सीधे सादे है वहा हरिओम जैसा सिस्टम नहीं तभी HPPSC इसका फायदा उठता है

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  32. 180 , Set C , OBC of HP , any chances ?

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  33. 107.33+118 = 225.33 ( have taken HDI , constitution day wrong i.e. have totally got this from official answer key ) . Khadubhai , mains ki taiyari karoon na ?

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    1. Your Score is Very Good, but wait these keys have to be revised and only after that clear picture will appear.

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    2. U didn't replied to my posts

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    3. U didn't replied to my posts

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    4. Yes you are right We have to protest and have to start with Calling HPPSC and Chairman first then Media then Court, So lets see how things go.

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    5. Thanks bhai for replying

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    6. Thanks bhai for replying

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  34. Series B(Gs) is totally wrong.... How can hppsc be so unprofessional. They took over 20 days to release this rubbish key.... And talking of authenticity... How can we provide proof for aptitude... Eg syllogism.. Data interpretation which are wrong...

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  35. Series B and D are totally wrong, Khadubhai is right. We should all call on these number and ask them for revised answer keys

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  36. No doubt!! when someone experienced(one who cleared UPSC exam but was detained by HPPSC in interview) told me to not to prepare for HPPSC and instead focus on UPSC as HPPSC is full of corruption and favoritism. key for series D is laughable.

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  37. Key for series B for GS paper Is totally wrong.........

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  38. Expected cutoff for general

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  39. 190-200...according to me

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  40. HPPSC DESERVES LOT OF APPRECIATIONS FOR SUCH A F*****G ANSWER KEY. ESPECIALLY SERIES B....WAAW...

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  41. Aptitude... Shouldn't the answer of data interpretation be 3:1 and syllogism be. One only????... And communication skills are life skills but they asked Communication skills are MAINLY so that should be communication skills... Please can anybody clarify these doubts

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  42. shame on these fools to come up with such a answer key.these ppl r harassing the aspirants and tarnishing the image of our state too.This commission has become a laughing stock.cant imagine what they were thinking when these morons decided to publish this key.even a 10th std school kid will come up with a better one..

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  43. answer keys updated ...

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  44. New answer has been uploaded

    http://www.hppsc.hp.gov.in/hppsc/file.axd?file=2016%2f6%2fAnswer+Key+for+H.P.A.S.(Pre)+Examination-2015+held+on+05.06.2016.pdf

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  45. harappa seals doesn't mention their relations .irnsss e is one of the series of navik not indipendent and hdi was also wrong in a hope they will correct in paper 2 two or three questions are wrong others are mostly correct also. have no authnetic info.for this paper

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  46. Khadubhai according to key set c I am getting 194 generally it is OK(key) barring 3,4 questions what are chances

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  47. Getting 194 gen. but i am dissapointed by the commission reluctance over this big exam. also previous mention post by khadubhai regarding interview marks scam, also i am not understanding why the psychology complex questions given high weightage ,which play crucial for selection ,something is wrong in the system. moreover HOW can a psc give wrong answers regarding such famous questions like that of human development index,IRNSS-1E,this is really shocking and worrying as it implies that the question paper and answer keys are not prepared as per the standards for a state public service commission .

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  49. Anybody interested in joining a whatsapp group for geography optional and another one on history optional for HPAS mains , please reply with your number or message me on 09821228353 . The focus of both groups will be strategy discussion topic wise and working on framework of answers .

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    1. Hi, Please add me, i'll ping on the given no

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  50. 168.34 general...any chance??

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    1. Don't be disheartened.. Start preparing for next year..

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  51. Khadubhai
    What will be the expected cut - off now after getting official ANSWER KEY (approx Right one) for all the categories
    General,OBC,Ex-Ser,SC/ST
    so that we can start preparation for mains either in groups or individualy
    Can u start the polling again ?

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  52. I am getting 201 marks(Gen category). KhaduBhai, What are my chances?(2-3 question might be correct in revised answer key e.g. HDI.)Should I prepare for mains ?

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  53. I know about the incorrect answers and stuff...but still khadubhai if u make a guess about cut off, it would be really great coz people like me are hanging inbetween if i shud do prep or not. As i am the first timer with no coaching experience n stuf... please if u may...

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  54. Hello Khadubhai I am getting 74.67 + 138 = 212.67 as per the key for Set B. But in paper 1 ques no 65 and 89 have been wrongly answered. And similarly in paper 2 ques no 48 and ques 64 is wrong in the key. If I consider these four questions in my marks then my total becomes 80 + 143.33 = 223.33

    In both cases am I qualified to write Mains (Gen Category)?

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    1. I had d same series. My answer to Q48 of paper 2 was 47.94 so I choose 48. As for q64 my answer was 3:1 but I know dats wrong for sure. I calculated it again, it's 12:1. I think
      Syllog question is doubtful

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    2. Oops sorry. D answer to yield question is 3:1.

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  55. Khadubhai scoring 88+127.33 = 215.33.. What are my chances to get through.. What could be the cutoff in your opinion??

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  56. Sir the correct answer key has been uploaded.
    Please see to it.

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  57. Khadubhai...please comment...what would be cutoff for general category this year...as barring 2-3 questions all keys are correct...please put your opinion ....

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  58. Sir ,are the answer sheets going to be checked with these answer keys?,, i am very concerned,,my set is 'b'
    Kindly clarify pls

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  59. I'm getting 60+123.66. Am I ineligible for mains . what r d minimum qualifying marks for paper 1. Is it 80?? Someone please reply quickly??

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    1. You are eligible for mains don't worry... In series B I think syllogism question should be a) but answer given is b) and yield one should be 3:1....I think.

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    2. Thank Bruh. U calmed my nerves a bit. U r right yield one should be 3:1 for sure. U don't even need to calculate . it's obvious wheat production is 6 times d barley production but area under wheat cultivation is double to dat under barley.

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    3. bro be calm... Hope for the best.
      what about the syllogism question?? What was your answer? I according to me it should be a only?

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    4. Syllogism Correct Answer Will be : A and B both follows

      All Pencils are books. -> Some books are pencils. -> Some pencils are books. ( by Conversion A -> I and I -> I )
      Some Pens are pencils. -> Some pencils are pens. ( by Conversion I -> I )

      So we have :

      Some books are pencils.
      Some pencils are pens.

      from Both these we will get -> Some books are pens. also -> Some pens are books.

      So both the options (A) and (B) follows but in Question paper we have both A and B options Separately so this question needs to be scrapped or marks given to all because options are not correct.

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    5. With due respect Sir when we try to solve the question with Venn diagram... In one case there will be 2 intersecting small circles I.e some pens are pencils and then a bigger circle enclosing both the circles. ..for all pencils are books.... Which also makes all pens books.. Which makes statement 2 incorrect... But statement still holds..... Sir I may be wrong in this....

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    6. Sorry but you are doing it wrong, above explanation is correct with all possibilities with both A-I method and Venn Diagram Method.

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    7. All pens are books. So by Conversion -> Some books are pens. -> Some pens are books.

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    8. Okay sir thanks... For correcting me... Anyways if question is wrong then marks will be given to all... So it's a win win situation.... For everyone :-)

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  60. I think q 51 as per series b( the one having 6 mattresses) is wrong as per key. My answer is 86<=h<92 as I calculated d height to be 90 but as per d key and is 92 to 110

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  61. Do they want to say that if u are wrong u can still be in ...and u have a great chance...such a smart administration we have...u r allowing people to pass though they dnt have the right knowledge.. Earlier must be the same case n so they are sitting at those positions...but this has to be changed..scrapping the exam would be a good thing bt they will again mske it a earning source n we still will have to suffer..n we should not compromise with option of having series C as a reference...this needs to be dealt with some serious action.Such things bring shame to the state administration and everything comes in doubt .

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  62. my score 198..

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  63. Do they want to say that if u are wrong u can still be in ...and u have a great chance...such a smart administration we have...u r allowing people to pass though they dnt have the right knowledge.. Earlier must be the same case n so they are sitting at those positions...but this has to be changed..scrapping the exam would be a good thing bt they will again mske it a earning source n we still will have to suffer..n we should not compromise with option of having series C as a reference...this needs to be dealt with some serious action.Such things bring shame to the state administration and everything comes in doubt .

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  64. Guys...

    General - 180 above
    OBC - 170 above
    SC - 155 above
    ST - 150 Above
    Exmen -140 above

    Be ready for the MAINS. I will not reply individually to all the comments, so even after revised keys scenario will not change drastically. After revised keys I see 5-7 Marks increase so prepare accordingly, rest depends upon HPPSC.

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    1. Thanks sir. Your selfless efforts are highly appreciated.

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    2. Thanks a lot Khadubhai... Looking forward to your guidance for mains... also please let me know if this year mains will be according to old pattern or the new pattern mentioned on the official site ...if you can provide the syllabus ....it would be really helpful to remove this confusion..thanks

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  65. Guys a new Poll has been added for your convenience, don't forget to Vote.

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    1. 154.67 SC category .
      Mei kya kru sir ji ?

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    2. Arre bhai my words are not final, Plus/Minus 5 marks lekar chalo sab. Hopefully Prepare.

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  66. 154.67 SC category
    Any chance ?

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  67. 177.6 general category.... 2-3 questions may be correct in revised key
    1.hdi ...option d
    2.it will be 47.9=48%
    3.Interpersonal skills...???
    4.total questions....48 not 72

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  68. MY SCORE IS 144 IN SC CATEGORY CAN I PREPARE FOR MAIN OR NOT PLEASE GUIDE

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  69. khadubhai..i dnt expect such amateur cut off score from you. Cut off will be not less than 210 for general category. This is my 4th attempt. I have many many friends who r serious aspirants. All are scoring 220+ The HPAS group on fb also says the same. The poll result shows max people scoring 210+. So no doubt the cut off will be somewhere in between 210-220

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    1. Bhai 320 bande 200 se ooper man na mushkil hai

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    2. DONT UNDER ESTIMATE THE NUMBER OF COMMON MAN CUT OFF FOR GENERAL CATEGORY 190 SC 140 ST 155 OBC 170 EX SERVICE MAN 130 HERE MANY FACTOR COUNT SECOND PAPER IS EASY BUT LENGTHY AND PSY.SECTION IS VERY TOUGH SO IT BECOME TOUGHH FOR MANY COMPETITOR THANKS

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    3. As I said My words are not final take +/- 5 to 7 Marks and that will be cut off, I am saying this after collecting info from various resources. so chill and wait for revised keys and result.

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    4. app ke 320 dost hain if yes then congra to them and you

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  70. APP KE KITNE DOST HAIN

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  71. What about first constitution day? Its 26 nov 2015 . So ans should be D . And also in aptitude .. How can they use Were with He? He walks as if he ...... a king?

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    1. You are right about the 1st constitution day Celebrated on Its 26 nov 2015.
      But in 2nd question WERE is rightly used. He walks as if he WERE a king. It is Correct Grammatically.

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    2. "Were" will be used. Check any basic grammar source or ask any english teacher. It's basic english grammar rule.

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    3. I believe answer should be selling out

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    4. I believe answer should be selling out

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    5. Explanations given below comments, please go through once.

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    6. Ist constitution day 26 nov 2015 ...answer should be none of the above....what the email id of hppsc??

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  72. What about the answer of The shop is closing down and selling ....... All the stocks.
    Can it be Out

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    1. Selling OFF will be Right Answer.

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    2. Sir, As per Oxford, ‘close down’ means ‘to cease or cause to cease operations’ and when shop cease to operate, it intent is to clear all the goods whatever the prices it fetches. Appropriate world would be 'sell-out' because as per Oxford, selling out means completely selling what is left out. As the shop is ceasing its operations, it is selling out (what is left) all the stocks at reduced prices. So answer is ‘C’

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    3. You are right but as per My knowledge it will be SELL OFF because here 'close down' does not mean to permanently cease any Business So in that sense it will be SELL OFF, or in special case of shares, bonds, or commodities, especially one that causes a fall in price. But if business is ceased permanently then SELL OUT will be used. (the selling of an entire stock of something, especially tickets for an entertainment or sports event. or a sale of a business or company.) So this is the difference.

      - a sale of assets, typically at a low price, carried out in order to dispose of them rather than as normal trade.

      -a sale of an investment, such as shares in a company, that causes its value to fall

      -a sale of an unwanted business at a low price to encourage someone to buy it

      - an occasion when the price of goods in a shop or factory is reduced so they can be sold quickly

      A Good reference to it is also here :

      http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sell-off

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    4. Sir I beg to differ here. Meaning of 'close down' is winding up, ceasing its operation. However, If we consider that the shop is closing down for the day/normal operation, would it sell the goods at reduced prices? I think no.

      It will sell the goods at reduced prices when it intends to cease its operations i.e. closing down.

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    5. SELL OFF vs SELL OUT

      Sorry but you are not understanding a Fundamental difference between SELL OFF and SELL OUT. Key difference is SELL OFF is used for Stock Markets and Financial terms While SELL OUT is used in broader seance for Finance and Commerce. SELL OUT used when someone is selling Business or a part of a business. SELL OUT is mainly used with keywords like "Business", "Investment", "With Supply", "Film or Show" etc

      SELL OFF - is always used with a sale of shares, bonds, or commodities. (especially one that causes a fall in price)

      -a sale of assets, typically at a low price, carried out in order to dispose of them rather than as normal trade.

      SELL OUT is not used with a sale of shares, bonds, or commodities.

      Close down I know is winding up or cause to cease that is from normal or general English point of view but here in this sentence we have to take it from financial view so close down always not mean to wind up, here it does not mean that business is winding up completely, it only says shop is closing down but not permanently. Selling off Stocks always depends upon markets fluctuations and most of the times stocks are sold prematurely and that's why its different than a normal trade here.

      E.g. We are selling off all of our stock this week at reduced prices.

      I Know there are lot of confusions but there is minute difference while we use these both.

      In financial terminology I never read SELLING OUT of Stocks or Shares. Correct one is SELLING OFF stocks or Shares.

      You can also see the subtle difference between SELL OUT and SELL OFF here :

      http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sell-out#dataset-british

      http://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/sell-off#dataset-british

      https://www.google.com.vn/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=23&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiHh5OP2szNAhUJ4WMKHdOpBPs4FBAWCCgwAg&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cih.org%2Fresources%2FPDF%2FPolicy%2520free%2520download%2520pdfs%2FSelling%2520off%2520the%2520stock%2520-%2520final.pdf&usg=AFQjCNFWTpqitLeYiot5pSCDW2defPO3uA&sig2=JqocF9yxl3gtj3qOvCh0Cw

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  73. what about zamindari abolution act it is up and bihar both same date

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    1. Sir. please check this reference:
      https://books.google.co.in/books?id=MazdaWXQFuQC&pg=SL3-PA331&lpg=SL3-PA331&dq=uttar+pradesh+was+the+first+state+in+india+to+pass+zamindari+abolition+act&source=bl&ots=UWDoBhOdrG&sig=xSDkGpH-1T_qz7lo1tnAyReBZRA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwi82qWNyZrNAhXDipQKHWcODWoQ6AEIVTAJ#v=onepage&q=uttar%20pradesh%20was%20the%20first%20state%20in%20india%20to%20pass%20zamindari%20abolition%20act&f=false

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    2. Also this one:

      http://hubpages.com/education/Land-Reforms-in-India

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  74. Is Right to pure drinking water come under Article 21 yet or not.

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  75. Khadubhai ...what about the question of line between India and Afghanistan..

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    1. durand line, as per ncert

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    2. It is Durand line between India and Afghanistan.

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  76. Khadu bhai.. What about UNFCC, it is wrong. It should be UNFCCC.

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    1. Same here brother, i too fell prey to this question , they had given wrong short form and i thought it cannot be 1st.

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    2. UNFCC stands for United Nations Framework on Climate Change.

      UNFCCC stands for United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

      Both are Same things, an Extra C stands for Convention. SO this question is correct. No objection in it.

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    3. Khadu bhai, how can we justify this question. UNFCCC. I mean How we can appeal in hppsc, authenticated source

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    4. Aree yar this is not objectionable UNFCC and UNFCCC are same things. It was drafted in 1992 and singed month later, but became effective in 1994 thus become a Convention on Climate Change. So these Acronyms UNFCC and UNFCCC are same things. Believe me its not objectionable.

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    5. Got it khadu bhai.. Thanx for solving the querry. Keep it up ur good work sir..

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  77. Khadu bhai what about export to Japan %..47.9=48%

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  78. Khadubhai....Durand line is between pak and afghanistan,,,plz check....for your info
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durand_Line

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    1. Line Existed originally between British India and Afghanistan, after partition its true that most part of that line is between Pakistan and Afghanistan. But if You see the Indian Map, India Share border with Afghanistan although India don't control that part of the land practically but in our official maps India still holds border with Afghanistan. Although land is disputed but India still claims it.

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  79. Don't rely on wikipedia. It is editable n not so trustworthy.

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  80. Find the incorrect match
    Burkina fasso- Ouagadougou
    Finland- Helsinki
    Vietnam- ho chi Minh city
    Taiwan- Taipei
    Answer is Vietnam as its capital is hanoi but according to answer key(c) it is incorrect.
    Now my question is which source to quote in mail to hppsc. Please help

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  81. Arre bhai all these pairs match. Country -> Capital

    Burkina fasso- Ouagadougou.
    Finland- Helsinki
    Taiwan- Taipei

    and this pair don't match

    Vietnam- Ho chi Minh city because Vietnam Capital is Hanoi, You are right. So this is incorrect match. What's the objection in it now ?

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    1. According to answer key it is incorrect set c

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    2. Sorry khadubhai I misread it. Correct answer is c according to key

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    3. He will complete 30 years age as on 1-4-2017.

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  82. Question 85 series D
    criteria for granting admission. Dr Negi Has completed in Msc Statistics and PHD in maths with 80% marks in Msc Statistics. He completed 29 years of age as on 1-4-2016 and scored 60% marks in enterance test and can pay 20000....
    Now the criteria is he should not be more than 30 years of age as on 1-6-2016.
    Now according to my calculations Mr negi is 30 years and 2 months old as on 1-6-2016 ie above 30. so he should not get admission or the data is insufficient. Thus the correct answer should be D and not A.
    do you agree?

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    1. He will complete 30 years age as on 1-4-2017

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  83. paper 1 question 58 (Corruption perception Index)
    The answer should be D.

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    1. Bro D is not the answer bcoz there was a trick..as no of countries in CPI is 167 not 194. so 2nd option is wrong.

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  84. hey..... is d) correct option for irnss question?

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    1. irnss-1E question only 1,2,3 are correct and the 4th option is wrong as it is definition of whole IRNSS,therefore IRNSS-1E is not independent...given on ISRO website.

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    2. yes only 1,2,3, are correct in irnss-1E.... lets mail it to hppsc

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  85. I think if cut off for general category will be 190 then it will be 140 for sc category.Am I right? please comment

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  86. Sir
    I am getting exact 200 in Set A with the revised answer key. This total 'DOES NOT' include the controversial answers like constitution day, hdi, etc.
    I want to know your views regarding my chances for mains examination.

    Kindly reply to my question.
    Thank You

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    1. 100 percent chances for mains

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    2. bilkul chance hai main ki tayari karo best of luck

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    3. Khadubhai sir please reply to my query.

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  87. Has anyone mailed regarding the corrections to HPPSC. At what address should I send the mail? hppsc_shimla@msn.com ?

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  88. My score is 190.8 acc to answer key....what are my chances...pls sir reply...as its very important to me...pls..I m in general category

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  89. dear HPPSC you guys are just
    pathetic.their are so many errors in your general knowledge paper
    answer key that I lost courage to look at second paper answer key.I
    request you kindly please review your answer key of general knowledge
    series B.please don't make blunders.Don't play with the future of
    aspirants.

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  90. Sir I am getting 191 acc. to this key...pls tell me about my chances for mains

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    1. regarding harappan civilization option C we cannot say anything coz harappan script yet to be deciphered.but the statement is false as harappan seals at present does not mention its relation with the contemporary civilization .it is the mesopotamian and Egyptian ancient evidences which mentions its contacts with the Meluha(Harappan civilization)

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    2. also option D is incorrect...

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    3. Yes you are correct.I will also send mail to them regarding this.I have also sent the mail to hppsc .

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    4. option D is correct Sumerians(mesopotamians) called cotton as "sindhu" Greeks called cotton as "sindon"...you can check on google ..Which civilisation called cotton as sindhu? you'll get your answer.
      ...so only c is incorrect as harappan language is yet to be decoded ...

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  92. https://books.google.co.in/books?id=7lK6l7oF_ccC&pg=PA769&lpg=PA769&dq=which+civilization+called+cotton+as+sindhu&source=bl&ots=MYCcKfshZv&sig=2WbO6epaIVttjWvDp9KTdL2Qjfs&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwja-_KO89PNAhWLO48KHQOrD6UQ6AEIUTAJ#v=onepage&q=which%20civilization%20called%20cotton%20as%20sindhu&f=false

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  93. 196 in gen category i think i have a chance to sit mains

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  94. Hi, can anyone share question paper of HPAS exam held this year? It will be great. Thanks.

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  95. HDR 2014 , Gender inequality index of india . Is it 130 or 127?? Plz clear doubt

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  96. Khadu bhai assistant professor me kuch jugaad bata hppsc me agar direct interview hota hai tab? Tomar shahab kha rahte hai shimla me?

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  97. Khadu Bhai I am getting 198. I have doubt on some questions e.g. hdi, syllogism, 47-48%. What are my chances?
    Should i prepare for mains or ias pre? Please reply. Its very imortant for me

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  98. Bhaiyon aur bahino. 190+ wale study karen mains ki.

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