Himachal Pradesh Service Prelims Examination Analysis 2023

Introduction

• Speaker: Kuldeep Singh
• Topic: HPPSC Prelims Examination 2023 Analysis
• Overview of new insights, trends, expected cut-off, and preparation strategies for the upcoming mains.

General Studies Paper Analysis

Question Paper Length and Nature

• Comparative decrease in length, more moderate nature of questions.
• Topics: History, Environment, Polity, Economy, Science and Tech, Current Affairs, Himachal GK.
• Detailed subject-wise analysis provided.

Subject-wise Analysis

History and Environment

• Dominance seen in previous years; however, a slight decrease in number of questions.
• Key Topics: Physical Geography, Economic Geography, Indian Physiography, World Geography, Environmental topics like biodiversity, national parks.
• Moderate to difficult level questions, some out of common preparation bounds.

Polity and Governance

• Polity was relatively easier; key topics from the Lakshmikanth book.
• Constitutional Provisions, Amendments like 91st Amendment, Parliamentary Provisions.

Modern History

• Dominance of questions around organizations, Congress-based organizations, personalities, and regional history missing.

Economy and Government Schemes

• Shift towards more conventional economy topics.
• Emphasis on concepts like Poverty, Unemployment, Growth, Development, Government Policies.
• Moderate level, conceptual questions.

Science and Technology

• NCERT books (Class 6th to 10th) were heavily relied upon.
• Easy to medium level questions on basic sciences, technology.
• Topics like Plant Biology, Chemistry, Heat Transfer, Space Technology.

Current Affairs

• 13 questions on current affairs compared to 7 in the previous year.
• Minimum one year’s current affairs needed.
• Focus on reports, awards, sports, international submissions.

Himachal GK

• 20 questions from Himachal GK, predominantly from History and Geography of Himachal.
• Conventional topics were well-covered.

Importance of Answer Writing for Mains Preparation

• Focus on effective answer writing for better score in mains.
• Joining answer writing groups for practice and feedback.

Expected Cut-Off Prediction

• Factors affecting cut-off: paper’s tricky nature, CSAT difficulty, number of posts.
• Expected range for general category: 93-95 marks.
• Start preparation for mains if scoring around 90 or above.

Conclusion

• Effective preparation involves understanding trends, focusing on core areas, and practicing answer writing.
• Join relevant groups for better preparation and stay updated on any discrepancies or updates.

Contact

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Thank you and all the best!