HPAS General Studies II – Unit II, Sub-Unit 3

PAPER-V ( GENERAL STUDIES-II ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–3 Syllabus

• Governance in Himachal Pradesh: The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act 2011; Right to Information Act, 2005 and rules made thereunder by the Himachal Pradesh Government.
• Administrative reforms for effective public service delivery in Himachal Pradesh.
• Implementation of 73rd & 74th Constitutional amendments in Himachal Pradesh.
• Issues and Challenges, Programs and policies for the welfare of differently-abled persons, women and children in Himachal Pradesh.

PAPER-V ( GENERAL STUDIES-II ) UNIT–II : SUB UNIT–3 PYQ

The questions listed below belong to Unit II, Sub-unit 3: Governance, Welfare & Administration in Himachal Pradesh. This sub-unit specifically covers governance mechanisms, administrative reforms, and welfare schemes unique to Himachal Pradesh, including the implementation of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments (CAs) in the state, the HP Public Service Guarantee Act, and welfare programs for vulnerable sections.

1. “The Himachal Pradesh Public Services Guarantee Act, 2011 is a landmark legislation aimed at ensuring timely delivery of public services in the State.” Comment. (Q. 10, 2025)
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2. “Programmes and policies of the Himachal Pradesh Government for the welfare of differently-abled persons are far from satisfactory.” Do you agree with this view? (Q. 20, 2025)
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1. Explain the various steps taken up by the Himachal Pradesh Government for effective public service delivery. (Q. 10, 2024)
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2. “In Himachal Pradesh, the autonomy of urban local bodies in the post-74th Constitutional Amendment Act era is a mere hoax.” Comment. (Q. 20, 2024)
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1. Analyse the working of Panchayati Raj Institutions in Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 11, 2023)
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2. What do you know about the ‘Beti Hai Anmol’ Scheme of the Himachal Pradesh Government? (Q. 15, 2023)
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3. Discuss the problems faced by Urban Local Bodies in Himachal Pradesh after the implementation of the 74th Constitutional Amendment. (Q. 24, 2023)
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4. What are the main provisions of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011? (Q. 25, 2023)
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1. ‘Women empowerment is still a distant dream, despite the several efforts made by the Himachal Pradesh Government for the upliftment of women.” Do you agree with this statement? (Q. 28, 2021)
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1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 has been implemented in true letter and spirit in the State of Himachal Pradesh. Comment. (Q. 28, 2020)
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1. Critically evaluate various administrative reform measures initiated by governments for improving service delivery to its citizens in the State of Himachal Pradesh. (Q. 28, 2019)
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1. “The implementation of the Himachal Pradesh Public Service Guarantee Act, 2011 has led to the empowerment of citizens and the fixing of accountability of Government officials in the State.” Discuss. (Q. 28, 2018)
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1. Which problems are confronted for the implementation of the Right to Information Act, 2005 in Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 13, 2017)
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2. Which policies are made for the welfare of differently-abled persons in Himachal Pradesh? (Q. 14, 2017)
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1. For the village-level functionaries of which Departments in H.P. is it mandatory to attend the meetings of the Gram Sabha in whose Jurisdiction they are posted? (Q. 12, 2016)
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2. What help is being provided in H.P. under the Mukhyamantri Bal Uddhar Yojana to children who need care, protection, and rehabilitation? (Q. 14, 2016)
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3. On what grounds can penalties be imposed by the H.P. State Information Commissioner on the Public Information Officers of the state? (Q. 24, 2016)
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4. What activities have been completed in H.P. under the e-District Project up to the 2016-17 fiscal year? (Q. 25, 2016)
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