HPAS General Studies I – Unit III, Sub-Unit 3
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PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–III : SUB UNIT–3 Syllabus
- Society and Culture in Himachal Pradesh: Culture, customs, fairs and festivals, and religious beliefs and practices, recreation and amusement.
- Tribes of Himachal Pradesh: their historical, social, cultural, economic and legal aspects.
- Family, marriage, kinship, and caste system in Himachal Pradesh.
PAPER-IV ( GENERAL STUDIES-I ) UNIT–III : SUB UNIT–3 PYQ
Based on the syllabus definition for UNIT–III, SUB UNIT–3 (Society and Culture of Himachal Pradesh, covering Culture, customs, fairs, festivals, religious beliefs, Tribes, Family, marriage, kinship, and caste system in Himachal Pradesh), here are all the relevant questions extracted from the sources, arranged chronologically starting with the most recent year, and including their original question numbers from the respective examination papers in brackets {}.
2025
- Himachal Pradesh is considered the “Land of Gods” (Dev Bhoomi). How has this feeling among its people affected their social and economic life? Explain. (Q. 10, 2025)
View Solution - Explain the contribution of the Tribal population to the socio-economic development of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 20, 2025)
View Solution - Development paradigms must recognise the diversity of culture and geographies. In light of this statement what specific focus would you recommend for the development of a hill state like Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 10, 2025)
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2024
- The caste system in India is not uniformly defined or operational. How do you think the caste system in Himachal Pradesh is different from its neighbouring states? (Q. 10, 2024)
View Solution - How do you understand and analyse the phenomenon of rising religiosity in a global world? (Q. 8, 2024)
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2023
- Underline the key challenges in the process of tribal development in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 11, 2023)
View Solution - How has the spread of mass-media impacted the culture of Himachal, especially those inhabitants in the far-off areas and the higher altitudes? (Q. 12, 2023)
View Solution - The status of women in India has been a critical theme for a long time in any development discourse. What is your assessment of gender-development in Himachal Pradesh? Give reasons and cite facts to highlight your argument. (Q. 13, 2023)
View Solution - Major traditional fairs and festivals of Himachal Pradesh have undergone transformation. They are increasingly becoming distant from the folk traditions and heritage. How do you evaluate this change? (Q. 14, 2023)
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2021
- Tribal societies are in transition all over the world. Analyse the factors and impact of this transition in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 11, 2021)
View Solution - What is pilgrimage tourism? Do you think this could be a model for the promotion of cultural integration in India? (Q. 13, 2021)
View Solution - Traditional rituals and customs among the people of Himachal have been undergoing transformations due to modernisation and market forces. What is your opinion on this statement and how do you think these social practices could be saved from extinction? (Q. 14, 2021)
View Solution - Explain the main socio-economic reasons behind the increasing trend of pompousness and exhibitionism in marriages of Himachal Society. (Q. 15, 2021)
View Solution - Discuss the changing patterns of the marriage system among the tribes. Also underline the reasons leading to these changes. (Q. 22, 2021)
View Solution - The caste system in India got a new lease of life with its increased politicisation. Do you agree with this statement? Substantiate your answer with relevant examples from the state of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 27, 2021)
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2020
- Discuss how cultural tourism is a tool for socio-economic development in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 11, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss the beliefs and practices during birth and death among the Kinnaur tribe. (Q. 12, 2020)
View Solution - How far do you agree that recreation and amusement are becoming part of cultural tourism in Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 13, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss the changing pattern of family among tribes in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 14, 2020)
View Solution - Discuss the structural and functional view of the caste system in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 15, 2020)
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2019
- What is the ‘Bata-Sata’ ritual in Himachal Pradesh? Mention its functions. (Q. 11, 2019)
View Solution - Mention the principles of inclusion under the tribal development framework of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 12, 2019)
View Solution - Discuss the social implications of ‘Karewa’ for women in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 13, 2019)
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2018
- Write a brief note on the forms of family in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 12, 2018)
View Solution - Write a brief note on major shrines of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 13, 2018)
View Solution - Write a brief note on the tribes of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 14, 2018)
View Solution - Write a brief note on the forms of marriage practiced in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 15, 2018)
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2017
- Describe in brief the folk dramas of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 11, 2017)
View Solution - Describe in brief the marriage forms prevalent in the Kinnaur district. (Q. 12, 2017)
View Solution - Describe Kulluvi Nati’s world record. (Q. 13, 2017)
View Solution - Write a note on the Nalwari fair of the Bilaspur district. (Q. 14, 2017)
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2016
- Describe the main festivals of the Gaddis of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 15, 2016)
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