- Product information
- Edition
- 2026
- Total papers
- 15
- Total questions
- 1,500
- Total pages
- 538
- Marks per paper
- 200
- Time per paper
- 120 minutes
- File size
- 10.8 MB
- Current affairs
- January–September 2026
- Format
- PDF (digital)
- Access
- Instant after payment
HPAS 2026 Prelims – General Studies Mock Test Series (Complete Edition)
15 full-length HPAS Prelims General Studies Paper-I mock tests: 1,500 questions with OMR sheets, answer keys, subject-wise analysis, detailed explanations with source references, source notes and a score tracker.
- 15 full-length mock papers
- 1,500 objective questions
- 538 PDF pages
- 15 printable OMR response sheets
- Answer key and subject-wise analysis for every paper
- Detailed explanations with source references
- Source notes and data caveats
- Score tracker
- Instant access after payment
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- Read online & download
- Mobile & laptop compatible
About This Book
The Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services (HPAS) Preliminary Examination rewards two things above all: a firm hold on Himachal-specific facts and the ability to read a statement-based question carefully under time pressure. This book is built to train both.
It brings together fifteen complete, full-length General Studies Paper-I mock tests: 1,500 questions in all. Each paper has exactly 100 questions and follows the same blueprint, so scores can be compared from one paper to the next. Twenty questions in every paper test Himachal Pradesh, thirteen test current affairs and the Budget, and sixty-seven cover the static General Studies syllabus.
Every question was written from, or checked against, the reference material for its subject: the Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge question bank (based on Know Your State: Himachal Pradesh), the Economic Survey of Himachal Pradesh 2025–26 and State Budget 2026–27, the HP Current Affairs set (January–September 2026), the National and International Current Affairs compilation (January–September 2026), the Union Budget 2026–27 material, and an objective General Knowledge reference. No fact tested in one paper is repeated or merely rephrased in another.
The questions are pitched at moderate to high difficulty. About half of every paper is statement-based, with the rest made up of direct and analytical questions, match-the-list, chronology and assertion–reason items, in mixed order as in the real paper.
Topics covered
- HP General Knowledge
- HP Current Affairs (January–September 2026)
- HP Economic Survey 2025–26 and State Budget 2026–27
- National & International Current Affairs (January–September 2026)
- Union Budget 2026–27
- Modern Indian History
- Art & Culture
- World History
- Physical, Indian and Economic Geography
- Oceanography, Climatology and Natural Resources
- Ecology & Environment
- Indian Polity
- Indian Economy
- General Science
- Space & Technology
- GK Miscellaneous
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What's Included
- 15 full-length mock papers100 questions each, mixed subjects in exam order.
- 15 OMR response sheetsOne printable OMR sheet after every paper, for exam-style practice.
- Answer keysA one-page answer key for each paper.
- Subject-wise analysis tablesQuestion numbers grouped by subject, with a column for your score.
- Detailed explanationsThe correct option, the reasoning and related facts, with the reference document and page.
- Source notes & data caveatsErrors and outdated points found in the references, which were kept out of the papers.
- Score trackerRecord date, attempts, correct and wrong answers, score and weak areas for all 15 papers.
- PDF bookmarksJump straight to any paper, its OMR sheet, answer key, explanations or notes.
Subject Breakdown
Questions per paper (100). The Himachal block always totals 20; its split between HP General Knowledge, HP Current Affairs and the HP Economic Survey varies by paper because later papers had used up most of the HP GK question bank.
| Area | Component | Qs |
|---|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh | HP General Knowledge · HP Current Affairs · HP Economic Survey (split varies by paper) | 20 |
| Current Affairs & Budget | National & International Current Affairs 12 · Union Budget & Economic Survey 1 | 13 |
| General Studies | Modern Indian History 14 · Art & Culture 4 · World History 1 · Physical Geography 3 · Oceanography 1 · Climatology 1 · Natural Resources 1 · Economic Geography 1 · Indian Geography 2 · Ecology & Environment 5 · Indian Polity 12 · Indian Economy 12 · General Science 7 · Space & Technology 2 · GK Miscellaneous 1 | 67 |
Mock Paper Details
| Paper | Book pages | HP GK · CA · ES | Statement | Direct | Other formats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | 7–47 | 17 · 1 · 2 | 64 | 3 | Match the list 18, Chronology 6, Assertion–Reason 4, Pairs 3, How many 2 |
| Paper 2 | 48–84 | 17 · 1 · 2 | 50 | 27 | Match the list 10, Assertion–Reason 6, Chronology 4, How many 3 |
| Paper 3 | 85–121 | 17 · 1 · 2 | 50 | 28 | Match the list 11, Assertion–Reason 4, Chronology 4, How many 3 |
| Paper 4 | 122–158 | 17 · 1 · 2 | 51 | 26 | Match the list 11, Assertion–Reason 6, Chronology 3, How many 2, Pairs 1 |
| Paper 5 | 159–195 | 17 · 1 · 2 | 50 | 27 | Match the list 11, Assertion–Reason 7, Chronology 3, How many 2 |
| Paper 6 | 196–231 | 17 · 1 · 2 | 50 | 28 | Match the list 11, Assertion–Reason 6, Chronology 3, How many 2 |
| Paper 7 | 232–266 | 10 · 4 · 6 | 53 | 36 | Match the list 5, Assertion–Reason 4, Chronology 2 |
| Paper 8 | 267–302 | 10 · 4 · 6 | 53 | 36 | Match the list 5, Assertion–Reason 4, Chronology 2 |
| Paper 9 | 303–336 | 10 · 4 · 6 | 53 | 39 | Match the list 5, Assertion–Reason 2, Chronology 1 |
| Paper 10 | 337–370 | 10 · 4 · 6 | 52 | 40 | Match the list 5, Assertion–Reason 2, Chronology 1 |
| Paper 11 | 371–403 | 8 · 5 · 7 | 51 | 42 | Match the list 6, Chronology 1 |
| Paper 12 | 404–438 | 8 · 5 · 7 | 50 | 43 | Match the list 6, Chronology 1 |
| Paper 13 | 439–472 | 8 · 5 · 7 | 54 | 40 | Match the list 6 |
| Paper 14 | 473–505 | 8 · 5 · 7 | 50 | 44 | Match the list 6 |
| Paper 15 | 506–538 | 4 · 7 · 9 | 53 | 44 | Match the list 3 |
Sample Pages
The free sample is a separate 9-page PDF. It covers the cover, preface, exam pattern and instructions, series overview, contents, score tracker and the opening pages of Paper 1. Answer keys and explanations are not included in the sample.
Answers & Explanations
- Answer keyEach paper has a one-page answer key for checking your OMR sheet after the 120 minutes are over.
- Detailed explanations with source referencesEvery question is explained: the correct option, the reasoning and related facts. Each explanation names the reference document and its PDF page so you can revise from the source.
- Subject-wise analysisA table grouping the question numbers by subject, with a column to write your correct answers and find weak areas.
- OMR sheetPrint the OMR response sheet that follows question 100 and mark one bubble per question, as in the examination.
- Score trackerScore = 2 × correct − 0.66 × wrong (maximum 200). Record every paper and revisit the subjects where you lose most marks.
Answer keys and explanations are part of the purchased PDF only; they are not in the free sample.
FAQ
What do I get with the Complete Edition?
The full 538-page PDF: 15 mock papers of 100 questions each, OMR sheets, answer keys, subject-wise analysis tables, detailed explanations with source references, source notes and a score tracker.
How do I access my purchase?
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Can I buy a single mock paper?
Yes, when individual papers are on sale. Each paper PDF contains its instructions, 100 questions, OMR sheet, answer key, subject-wise analysis, explanations and source notes.
Is this an official HPPSC publication?
No. It is an independent preparation resource and is not endorsed by HPPSC.
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