HPAS 2024 General Studies Paper 2
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 1
Is the word ‘socialistic’ in the preamble of the constitution relevant in the present day of politics?
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 2
Describe the merits and de-merits of the ‘one nation, one election’ system in India.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 3
The role of a non-Governmental Organization is varied and manifold. Explain.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 4
Explain the main recommendations of the Second Administration Reform Commission on ‘Ethics in Governance’ in India.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 5
Describe the various efforts which have been made for the welfare of Children in India.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 6
Discuss India’s role in ‘BIMSTEC” towards the development of Cooperation in the region.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 7
What is ‘QUAD’? Examine India’s role in the establishment of peace in the Indo-Pacific region through this organisation.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 8
Discuss the ‘Soft Power’ attributes of Indian foreign policy.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 9
Describe why in Himachal Pradesh politics two pre-dominant castes played an important role, whereas the role of OBCs and SC/STs remained very marginal.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 10
Explain the various steps taken up by the Himachal Pradesh Government for effective public service delivery.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 11
Discuss how the agenda of a caste census is going to influence the working of contemporary Indian politics.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 12
Due to the current emphasis on social concerns by the political system, directive principles of state policy are gaining precedence over fundamental rights. Comment.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 13
Discuss the salient features of the Liberalization, Privatization and Globalization Policy of 1991. What are the positive outcomes of this policy?
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 14
“In India, the institution of panchayats has a hoary history, though its truly democratic form is of recent origin.” Elaborate on the statement.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 15
What do you mean by Governance? How does it differ from Government? What role does Civil Society play in the governance of India?
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 16
Discuss the impact of four defence pacts signed between India and the USA on India’s foreign policy.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 17
Analyse the impact of instability in South Asian States on India’s neighborhood policy.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 18
Describe the journey of Himachal Pradesh to become a democratic state.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 19
Differentiate between the working of political patterns in the ‘upper’ and ‘lower’ regions of Himachal Pradesh.
HPAS 2024 GS2 Question 20
“In Himachal Pradesh, the autonomy of urban local bodies in the post-74th Constitutional Amendment Act era is a mere hoax.” Comment.