HPAS General Studies III – Unit I, Sub-Unit 3
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PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–I : SUB UNIT–3 Syllabus
- Economy of Himachal Pradesh: Demographic profile and Human resource, Sectoral distribution of GSDP.
- Diversification in Agriculture and allied activities, Land tenure and size of land holdings.
- Industrialization in the state.
- Skilled / Unskilled labour.
- Revenue generation with special reference to hydro potential, tourism, flora and fauna.
- Cottage and Small Scale Industries.
- Tax base, Pros and Cons of Special Category status.
- Appraisal of Education, Health, Physical and Financial Infrastructure Development.
PAPER-VI ( GENERAL STUDIES-III ) UNIT–I : SUB UNIT–3 PYQ
The questions listed below belong to UNIT–I: Economy and Development (India & H.P.), SUB UNIT–3: Economy and Development (Himachal Pradesh). This subunit focuses on the state’s economic structure, demographics, land use, industrialization, infrastructure, and revenue generation.
2025
- How do land tenure systems and the size of land holdings impact Himachal Pradesh’s ability to achieve sustainable agricultural growth? (Q. 3, 2025)
View Solution - How have hydro potential and tourism sectors influenced the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Himachal Pradesh? Discuss. (Q. 13, 2025)
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2024
- What steps is the Himachal Pradesh Government taking to attract investment in the industrial sector? (Q. 3, 2024)
View Solution - What role do government schemes and policies play in the economic development of rural areas in Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 13, 2024)
View Solution - What do you understand by Drishti Himachal Pradesh-2030? Describe “the vision for tomorrow” to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all in Himachal Pradesh by 2030. (Q. 17, 2024)
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2023
- Describe the objectives and location of major Hi-tech Habitats of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 11, 2023)
View Solution - What is the Himachal Pradesh Crop Diversification Promotion Project (HPCDP)? Discuss its objectives. (Q. 17, 2023)
View Solution - Explain the Skill development allowance scheme in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 18, 2023)
View Solution - Discuss the significant achievements made in the field of industrialization in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 19, 2023)
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2021
- Discuss the Integrated Rural Development initiatives taken by NABARD in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 23, 2021)
View Solution - Discuss the measures taken to ensure food security in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 24, 2021)
View Solution - Explain the significant achievements in the field of industrialization in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 25, 2021)
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2020
- Explain the performance of the Tertiary sector in Himachal Pradesh in the recent past. (Q. 23, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss some financial inclusion initiatives taken in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 24, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss the performance of Khadi and Village Industries in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 25, 2020)
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2019
- Discuss the major tax and non-tax revenue sources of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 23, 2019)
View Solution - Discuss the problems and prospects of the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 24, 2019)
View Solution - Discuss the need for labour reforms in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 25, 2019)
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2018
- Explain various programmes for the development of Horticulture in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 23, 2018)
View Solution - Explain the performance of Doodh Ganga Yojana in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 24, 2018)
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2017
- What is the average size of each of the various categories of land-holdings in H.P., ranging from marginal to large (in hectares)? (Q. 11, 2017)
View Solution - What is the criteria for according special category status to the Himachal Pradesh state? (Q. 12, 2017)
View Solution - What has been the contribution of various sectors of the Economy to the State Gross Domestic Product (SGDP) in H.P. (in percentage terms) during the 2016-17 fiscal year? (Q. 23, 2017)
View Solution - Comment on the preposition that hydel power generation in H.P. needs to strike a balance between the need to protect the environment, on the one hand, and the need to generate revenue and create employment, on the other. (Q. 24, 2017)
View Solution - What are the major impediments in the industrial growth of Himachal Pradesh and what way-out would you suggest? (Q. 28, 2017)
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2016
- In what way does tourism contribute to economic development in H.P.? (Q. 11, 2016)
View Solution - How are farmers classified into various categories like marginal, small, medium, and large etc. in H.P.? (Q. 12, 2016)
View Solution - What major considerations have led the H.P. government to forgo the harnessing of nearly 3436 MW of harnessable hydropower in the state? (Q. 14, 2016)
View Solution - What are the objectives of the Elementary Education policies of the H.P. Govt.? (Q. 15, 2016)
View Solution - Comment on the preposition that the economy of H.P. has constantly shown a shift from the agricultural sector to industry and services sectors in terms of contribution to the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). (Q. 23, 2016)
View Solution - Write a short note on H.P. state’s non-tax revenue sources. What percentage of total revenue receipts did it contribute during the 2016-17 fiscal year? (Q. 25, 2016)
View Solution - Describe the major milestones in land reforms in H.P. since 1951-52. (Q. 28, 2016)
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