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Last Verified: Sept 25, 2026

HPPSC HPAS Previous Year Questions: Papers, Trends & Practice

Quick Facts

HPPSC uploads the final answer key along with the question paper on its website after the Prelims result. Recent Prelims papers include 29 June 2025 and 30 June 2024. Past papers show a steady share of Himachal Pradesh questions in GS Paper I and repeated themes such as HP history, rivers and passes, fairs and festivals, painting schools and state schemes.

Where to get official papers: HPPSC publishes the question paper with the final answer key after each Prelims result on hppsc.hp.gov.in. Mains papers are also available in the Commission's archive.

1. Recent HPAS papers

CyclePrelims datePapersOfficial source
HPAS 202529 June 2025GS Paper I, Aptitude Paper IIHPPSC website (with final key)
HPAS 202430 June 2024GS Paper I, Aptitude Paper IIHPPSC website (with final key)
HPAS 202026 September 2021GS Paper I, Aptitude Paper IIHPPSC website archive
Earlier cyclesVariousPrelims and MainsHPPSC website archive

Access official HPAS papers

HPAS Prelims 2025

29 June 2025: GS Paper I + Aptitude Paper II

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HPAS Prelims 2024

30 June 2024: GS Paper I + Aptitude Paper II

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HPAS Prelims 2020

26 September 2021: GS Paper I + Aptitude Paper II

View on HPPSC

2. Recurring PYQ themes

AreaThemes that repeat
HP historyFormation stages (1948, 1956, 1966, 1971), princely states, Praja Mandal, freedom fighters from HP
HP geographyPasses, rivers and their origins, lakes, glaciers, districts, protected areas
HP art and cultureFairs and festivals by district, Pahari painting, temples, folk dances, crafts with GI tags
HP economyHorticulture, hydropower projects, tourism, HP Economic Survey data, state schemes
National GSConstitution articles and bodies, modern Indian history, physical geography, environment and current affairs
AptitudeReading comprehension, number series, percentages, time and work, data interpretation, syllogisms, decision-making scenarios

3. How to use PYQs

  1. Solve at least the last five Prelims papers under timed conditions.
  2. Mark each question by source: NCERT, standard book, HP-specific or current affairs.
  3. Maintain a PYQ error log and revise it weekly.
  4. Read the full topic around every HP question you miss; HPPSC often returns to the same topic from a new angle.
  5. For Mains, list the directive words (discuss, examine, critically analyse) and practise answers in the word limit.

4. Practice questions in the HPAS pattern

These HP GK questions are written by Sleepy Classes in the HPAS Prelims style for practice. They are not reproductions of official papers.

Q1. Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state of the Indian Union on:

  1. 15 April 1948
  2. 1 November 1966
  3. 25 January 1971
  4. 26 January 1950
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Answer: (c) Full statehood came on 25 January 1971. 15 April 1948 is Himachal Day, when HP was formed as a Chief Commissioner's province.

Q2. Which is the largest district of Himachal Pradesh by area?

  1. Kinnaur
  2. Lahaul and Spiti
  3. Chamba
  4. Kangra
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Answer: (b) Lahaul and Spiti is the largest district by area. Hamirpur is the smallest.

Q3. The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in:

  1. Kullu
  2. Chamba
  3. Shimla
  4. Kinnaur
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Answer: (a) GHNP lies in Kullu district and was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2014.

Q4. The Minjar fair is associated with which town?

  1. Mandi
  2. Kullu
  3. Chamba
  4. Rampur
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Answer: (c) Minjar is Chamba's best-known fair. Mandi is known for Shivratri, Kullu for Dussehra and Rampur for Lavi.

Q5. Gobind Sagar reservoir is formed by a dam on which river?

  1. Beas
  2. Ravi
  3. Sutlej
  4. Yamuna
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Answer: (c) The Bhakra Dam on the Sutlej forms Gobind Sagar, largely in Bilaspur district.

Q6. Kangra school of painting flourished most under which ruler?

  1. Raja Sansar Chand
  2. Raja Umed Singh
  3. Raja Ghamand Chand
  4. Raja Bir Singh
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Answer: (a) Kangra painting reached its peak under Raja Sansar Chand Katoch in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

Q7. Through which pass does the Sutlej enter India?

  1. Rohtang
  2. Baralacha La
  3. Shipki La
  4. Kunzum
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Answer: (c) The Sutlej enters India near Shipki La in Kinnaur district.

Q8. The Kalka-Shimla Railway is part of which UNESCO World Heritage listing?

  1. Mountain Railways of India
  2. Western Ghats
  3. Great Himalayan landscapes
  4. Hill Stations of India
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Answer: (a) It was added to the Mountain Railways of India listing in 2008.

Q9. How many districts does Himachal Pradesh have?

  1. 10
  2. 11
  3. 12
  4. 13
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Answer: (c) Himachal Pradesh has 12 districts.

Q10. The Atal Tunnel connects Manali with which valley?

  1. Spiti
  2. Lahaul
  3. Pangi
  4. Kinnaur
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Answer: (b) The Atal Tunnel under the Rohtang Pass links Manali to the Lahaul valley.

📌 Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I download HPAS previous year papers?

From the HPPSC website, which uploads the question paper with the final answer key after the Prelims result.

How many years of PYQs should I solve?

At least the last five Prelims papers, and more for HP GK.

Do HPAS questions repeat?

Exact repeats are rare, but HP topics such as passes, fairs, painting schools and formation dates recur often.

Are Mains PYQs useful?

Yes. They show the depth expected and help you practise HP-specific answers.

Should I solve Aptitude PYQs even though it is qualifying?

Yes. A 33% score is required, and weak areas show up quickly in timed practice.

When is the HPAS 2025 paper and key available?

HPPSC uploads the final key with the question paper after declaring the Prelims result.

Are the practice questions on this page official PYQs?

No. They are Sleepy Classes practice questions written in the HPAS pattern.

Does HPPSC publish the answer key?

Yes. A provisional key is released after the exam and the final key is uploaded with the question paper after the result.

Can I challenge the provisional answer key?

Yes, within five days at Rs. 100 per question with supporting documents.

Which HP topics recur most in PYQs?

Formation of HP, passes and rivers, fairs by district, Pahari painting and state schemes.

Are CSAT PYQs repeated?

Question types repeat, especially comprehension, number series and data interpretation.

How should I analyse a PYQ paper?

Tag each question by topic and source, and track accuracy by area to find weak spots.

Is the HPAS 2020 paper still relevant?

Yes, for static HP and national topics.

Do Mains PYQs help in Prelims?

Indirectly. They show which HP topics HPPSC considers important.

Should I solve PYQs in timed conditions?

Yes. Attempt each paper in two hours to build speed and accuracy.

How many HP practice questions are given on this page?

Ten, written by Sleepy Classes in the HPAS Prelims style.

Are UPSC PYQs useful for HPAS?

Yes, for national GS and CSAT, but they do not cover HP-specific topics.

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Content compiled from official Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission notifications and releases for the Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services Examination 2026.

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Manisha Balhra

Manisha Balhra

Sociology Optional Faculty (HPAS)
Sleepy Classes IAS

Manisha Balhra is a seasoned educator with over 7 years of experience mentoring UPSC aspirants. She has successfully guided students to remarkable results in various competitive examinations.

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