Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission HPAS Mains — Paper V – General Studies II

Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) HPAS Mains — Paper V: General Studies II (Practice Test)

The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) conducts the HPAS Mains exam to recruit eligible candidates for prestigious administrative roles in Himachal Pradesh. This practice test for Paper V – General Studies II helps you build score-focused accuracy in Constitution, Polity, Governance & International Relations—a crucial foundation for HPAS Mains. With focused question training and timed assessment, it supports your journey toward a high-impact state government career.

Exam Pattern

What This Practice Test Covers

• Constitution & Polity: Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Constitutional bodies, federalism, amendments
• Governance: public policy, accountability, e-governance, administrative reforms
• International Relations: India’s foreign policy, global institutions, regional cooperation
• Constitutional developments: key judgments, parliamentary procedures, legal-constitutional concepts

Preparation Tips

Start with NCERT/standard polity references and revise core constitutional provisions with MCQ practice daily. Use a timed approach: attempt the easiest questions first to maximize marks (there is No negative marking, so avoid skipping when unsure). Maintain a short “revision notebook” of constitutional keywords, articles, and landmark terms related to governance and international relations. Finally, review your mistakes and repeat similar questions to strengthen weak areas.