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Edition
2026
Paper
15 of 15
Questions
100
Marks
200
Time
120 minutes
PDF pages
33
File size
700.2 KB
Current affairs
January–September 2026
Format
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HPAS 2026 Prelims – GS Mock Test Paper 15

Full-length Mock Test Paper 15: 100 questions, 200 marks, 120 minutes, with its OMR sheet, answer key, subject-wise analysis, detailed explanations and source notes.

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Mock Test Paper 15 of the HPAS 2026 Prelims General Studies Mock Test Series. It is taken unchanged from the complete edition and contains the paper's cover and instructions, all 100 questions, its OMR response sheet, the answer key, the subject-wise analysis table, detailed explanations with source references and the source notes for this paper.

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Exam Instructions

Before you begin (from the paper)

  1. This booklet contains 100 questions, numbered 1 to 100. Each question has four options, (a) to (d), with only one correct answer.
  2. Questions from different subjects appear in mixed order, as in the actual examination.
  3. Use the OMR response sheet that follows Question 100. Check your answers only after the full 120 minutes are over.
  4. All current affairs refer to 2026 unless stated; Budget questions refer to Union Budget 2026–27; Himachal economy questions refer to the Economic Survey of Himachal Pradesh 2025–26.

Paper-I: General Studies — as described in the book

  • 100 objective, multiple-choice questions, each with four options and exactly one correct answer.
  • Maximum marks: 200 (2 marks per question). Duration: 2 hours.
  • Negative marking: one-third of the marks assigned to a question (0.66 mark) is deducted for each wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
  • Paper-II (CSAT) is qualifying. Merit for the Main examination is decided on Paper-I alone, so every mark here counts.

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Subject Coverage

20 Himachal13 CA & Budget67 General Studies

Himachal block in this paper: HP GK 4 · HP Current Affairs 7 · HP Economic Survey 9.

Questions by subject

Modern Indian History14
Indian Economy12
National & International Current Affairs12
Indian Polity12
HP Economic Survey 2025–269
General Science7
HP Current Affairs7
Ecology & Environment5
HP General Knowledge4
Art & Culture4
Physical Geography3
Indian Geography2
Space & Technology2
Economic Geography1
Climatology1
Oceanography1
Union Budget 2026–271
GK Miscellaneous1
Natural Resources1
World History1

Question formats

Statement-based53
Direct / analytical44
Match the list3

What's Included

  • Paper cover & instructionspage 1
  • 100 questionspages 2–20
  • OMR response sheetpage 21
  • Answer keypage 22
  • Subject-wise analysispage 23
  • Detailed explanationspages 24–32
  • Source notes & caveatspage 33

Sample Pages

The free sample is a separate 3-page PDF. It shows the paper's cover and instructions and its opening question pages. The answer key and explanations are not included in the sample.

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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.

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?

After the payment is verified, the PDF appears in My Library. You can read it online straight away and download it if downloads are enabled for that product.

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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