HPPSC Assistant Professor College Cadre Paper 1(Mathematics,Sociology & Biology) Held on 20 September 2026
Question 1. Select the incorrect statements from the following:
(i) The Satluj River rises from beyond the Indian border.
(ii) The Ravi River rises from the south-facing slopes of Dhauladhar ranges near Bara-Banghal.
(iii) The Pabbar River rises from the Rotang Pass.
(iv) The Beas River is formed by a joint stream formed by ‘Badal’ and Tantgari Glaciers.
A) Only (i) and (ii)
B) Only (iii) and (iv)
C) All of the above
D) None of the above
Question 2. Select the wrong/incorrect combinations from the following:
(A) Official forest area in Himachal Pradesh: 37,948 square kilometres
(B) Actual forest cover in Himachal Pradesh: 15,580.33 square kilometres
(C) Highly dense forests in Himachal Pradesh: 3,177.60 square kilometres
(D) Open forests in Himachal Pradesh: 7,280.29 square kilometres
Question 3. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
A) After the serious operation he travelled by the air to Kashmir.
B) After an serious operation he travelled by an air to Kashmir.
C) After serious operation he travelled to Kashmir by the air.
D) After the serious operation he travelled by air to Kashmir.
Question 4. Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
A) After the serious operation he travelled by the air to Kashmir.
B) After an serious operation he travelled by an air to Kashmir.
C) After serious operation he travelled to Kashmir by the air.
D) After the serious operation he travelled by air to Kashmir.
Question 5. Assertion (A): We walked towards the city centre.
Reason (R): Preposition “Towards” does not indicate the sense of direction.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
B) (A) is false but (R) is true
C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
D) (A) is true but (R) is wrong
Question 6. Choose the error part of the following sentence:
“The guests will not arrive on five in the evening as the weather is not conducive for travel.”
A) The guests will not arrive
B) on five in the evening
C) as the weather
D) is not conducive for travel.
Question 7. Assertion (A): He is as tall as his brother.
Reason (R): Conjunction “as…as” is not used in affirmative sentence.
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
B) (A) is true but (R) is false
C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D) (A) is false but (R) is true
Question 8. Fill in the blank with the correct option:
“If he ______ all the money in the world he would not be happy.”
A) has
B) will have
C) would have
D) had
Question 9. Choose the grammatically correct option:
A) Smita did not open the door since she had washed her hair.
B) Smita did not open the door since she washed her hair.
C) Smita did not open the door since she was washing her hair.
D) Smita did not open the door since she has washed her hair.
Question 10. Which of the following sentences is written in the passive voice?
A) Our house has just been repainted.
B) Meenu read this novel last week.
C) His grandfather has expired.
D) The cook prepared this dish yesterday.
Question 11. Choose the indirect speech for the following sentence:
Mohan said, “Did you see the football match on television last night?”
A) Mohan asked me whether I had seen the football match on television last night.
B) Mohan asked me did I see the football match on television last night.
C) Mohan asked me whether I saw the football match the earlier night.
D) Mohan asked me whether I had seen the football match on television the earlier night.
Question 12. Choose the correct indirect speech:
“Have you anything to tell me, little bird?” asked Ulysses.
A) Ulysses asked the little bird had he anything to tell him.
B) Ulysses asked the little bird to tell him something.
C) Ulysses asked the little bird does he have anything to tell.
D) Ulysses asked the little bird whether it had anything to tell.
Question 13. In which of the following sentences does the underlined word function strictly as an interjection, rather than a determiner, pronoun, or adverb?
A) What a spectacular architectural marvel!
B) Well, I suppose we could re-evaluate the dataset.
C) How beautiful this landscape is!
D) Indeed, the hypothesis holds true under scrutiny.
Question 14. अनुस्वार और विसर्ग हैं:
A) स्वर
B) व्यंजन
C) स्वर भी और व्यंजन भी
D) न स्वर, न व्यंजन
Question 15. निम्नलिखित शब्दों का सही क्रम है:
A) लता — तवाई
B) चौकी — चौकीदार
C) पुलिस और उससे बने स्त्रीलिंग शब्द का अभाव
D) दाई — दाई
Question 16. किस वाक्य में ‘सांकेतिक / संकेतण’ का प्रयोग है?
A) मैं अनुपम, प्रकाश, घोषणा करता हूँ कि ……..
B) गाँव में प्रेमचंद स्वयं उपस्थित हुए।
C) किसी ने कहा सत्य जो कहा है कि ……..
D) किसी को क्षण भर सहने देगी वाणी।
Question 17. निम्नलिखित कथनों को पढ़कर दिए गए विकल्पों में से सही उत्तर का चयन कीजिए:
कथन (1): क्रियाओं के साधारण रूप का प्रयोग संज्ञा के समान होता है, इसे क्रियावाचक संज्ञा कहा जाता है।
कथन (2): क्रियापदक संज्ञा भाववाचक संज्ञा के अंतर्गत आती है।
A) कथन (1) सही है, कथन (2) गलत है।
B) कथन (1) गलत है, कथन (2) सही है।
C) दोनों कथन सही हैं।
D) दोनों कथन गलत हैं।
Question 18. पर्यायों का सही मिलान कीजिए:
सूची-I
(i) अहुका
(ii) तट
(iii) वार्षिक
(iv) प्रवसित
सूची-II
(a) धूम
(b) दिक्कत
(c) वर्ष
(d) तटस्थ
(e) जब
उत्तर कोड:
A) (i)-(d), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(c)
B) (i)-(c), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(b)
C) (i)-(e), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(c), (iv)-(a)
D) (i)-(b), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(c), (iv)-(e)
Question 19. ‘अत्यधिक क्रोध करने’ के अर्थ के लिए उचित मुहावरा है:
A) आग-पानी न सोचना
B) आग-बबूला होना
C) अंगारों पर पैर रखना
D) आग में घी डालना
Question 20. हिंदी शब्दकोश में आप निम्नलिखित शब्दों का सही क्रम होगा:
A) अकड़, अंकेटक, अंगुष्मान, अंगुष्मान
B) अंगुष्मान, अंगुष्मान, अंकेटक, अकड़
C) अकड़, अंगुष्मान, अंगुष्मान, अंकेटक
D) अंगुष्मान, अंकेटक, अंगुष्मान, अकड़
Question 21. किस शब्द की वर्तनी गलत है?
A) अक्षांश
B) अधिकरण
C) अव्याप्ति
D) अपॉयर
Question 22. ‘अवाङ्’ शब्द में ‘अ’ उपसर्ग का उपयोग है:
A) ‘प्रतिकूलता’ के अर्थ में
B) ‘पश्चिता’ के अर्थ में
C) ‘निषेध’ के अर्थ में
D) ‘हीनता’ के अर्थ में
Question 23. कौन-सा युग्म विलोम की दृष्टि से असंगत है?
A) अगम—गम्य
B) संगत—मेल
C) अभाव—निषेध
D) स्त्र—सुकुमार
Question 24. Which one of the following statements about ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah–2026’ is NOT correct?
A) It was observed from 17th June, 2026 to 26th June, 2026.
B) Community mobilization activities organized during ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah–2026’ included yoga sessions.
C) International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was also observed during this period.
D) It was observed under the theme: ‘Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan–Khushhaal Bharat Ki Pehchaan’.
Question 25. Which one of the following bays is part of the Great Nicobar project?
A) Galathea Bay
B) Mahim Bay
C) Peacock Bay
D) Lawson’s Bay
Question 26. Which of the following categories of medicines is/are under the QR-code based drug traceability framework, notified by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India?
(1) All vaccines
(2) Antimicrobial drugs
(3) Anti-cancer drugs
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) (1), (2) and (3)
B) (1) and (2) only
C) (2) and (3) only
D) (3) only
Question 27. A country headed by Interim President Delcy Rodriguez was hit by two massive earthquakes in the month of June, 2026. Identify the country.
A) Guyana
B) Colombia
C) Venezuela
D) Brazil
Question 28. Which one of the following statements related to the inaugural edition of ‘Khelo India Tribal Games’ is correct?
A) Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh were the joint venues for its inaugural edition.
B) The medal sports featured in its inaugural edition included football, volleyball, hockey, wrestling, and archery.
C) Morveer was its official mascot.
D) It was exclusively meant for tribal participants.
Question 29. Who, amongst the following, has recently been elected as President of Colombia?
A) Abelardo de la Espriella
B) Gustavo Petro
C) Ivan Cepeda
D) Laura Sarabia
Question 30. ICGS Akshay has been recently commissioned into Bhartiya Tatrakshak Fleet. It was constructed by:
A) Cochin Shipyard Limited
B) Hindustan Shipyard Limited
C) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
D) Goa Shipyard Limited
Question 31. Which one of the following statements is correct?
A) In 2016, the United Nations recognized 21st June as the International Yoga Day.
B) World Refugee Day is celebrated on the same day as the International Yoga Day.
C) The Global Day of Parents is observed on 1st June.
D) World Food Safety Day and International Tea Day are observed in the same month.
Question 32. Which political party has won a landslide victory in the parliamentary elections of Ethiopia held in June 2026?
A) EZEMA
B) The Freedom and Equality Party
C) New Generation Party
D) Prosperity Party
Question 33. Who, amongst the following, was the Guest of Honour on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the independence of Seychelles?
A) Minister of External Affairs, Government of India
B) President of India
C) Prime Minister of India
D) Vice-President of India
Question 34. The SUMAN Roadmap–2030 aims to reduce which of the following?
(1) Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR)
(2) Neonatal Mortality Rate (NMR)
(3) Infant Mortality Rate (IMR)
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) (1), (2) and (3)
B) (2) and (3) only
C) (2) only
D) (3) only
Question 35. Which of the following statements about Government of India’s anaemia elimination programme is/are correct?
(1) Anaemia Mukt Bharat transitioned into Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.
(2) The new guidelines expanded the 6×6×6 strategy into a 7×7×7 framework.
(3) Low Birth Weight (LBW) babies (0–6 months) has been included as a new beneficiary group.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) (1), (2) and (3)
B) (1) and (2) only
C) (2) and (3) only
D) (3) only
Question 36. Which of the following statements about ‘LokOS’ is/are correct?
(1) It is the name of independent TV Channel of Lok Sabha.
(2) It is a digital platform meant for Self-Help Groups.
(3) It is meant for CBOs (Community Based Organizations).
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) (1), (2) and (3)
B) (2) and (3) only
C) (2) only
D) (3) only
Question 37. Which of the following statements about ‘Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament–2026’ is/are correct?
(1) It was the 7th edition of the tournament.
(2) The final was played between Indian Air Force hockey team and Indian Army hockey team.
(3) Indian Air Force won the tournament.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A) (1), (2) and (3)
B) (1) and (3) only
C) (2) only
D) (3) only
Question 38. Using Radiocarbon Dating, a Banyan tree in India has been estimated to be 700 years old, the oldest in India. In which state is this tree located?
A) Uttar Pradesh
B) Himachal Pradesh
C) Madhya Pradesh
D) Bihar
Question 39. Which of the following princely states was not the offshoot of Simur State?
A) Jubbal
B) Sandoch
C) Balsan
D) Ratesh
Question 40. Assertion (A): Under the Treaty of 9th March 1846, Kangra directly came under the British control.
Reason (R): The Sikhs were defeated in the Battle of Sabraon.
A) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
B) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
C) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
D) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Question 41. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I
(i) Ayudhajivi Sangha
(ii) Udrabraj
(iii) Dashgarh
(iv) Khoonds
List-II
(a) Aryan Chiefs
(b) Trigarta Shashtha
(c) Pishachas
(d) Shambar
(e) Khasas
Codes:
A) (i)-(b), (ii)-(d), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(e)
B) (i)-(a), (ii)-(e), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(d)
C) (i)-(c), (ii)-(e), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(b)
D) (i)-(c), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(e)
Question 42. Which of the following movements was the extension of Civil Disobedience Movement, started immediately after the ‘Himalayan Riyasti Praja Mandal Movement’?
A) Dujam
B) Bhai Do Na Pai
C) Reet
D) Begar
Question 43. Who amongst the following was not the public representative member of the Advisory Council of the Chief Commissioner, which was set up on 30th September, 1948?
A) Leelavati
B) Dr. Y. S. Parmar
C) Avtar Chand Mehta
D) Hira Singh Pal
Question 44. Select the incorrect statement from the following:
(i) Sh. Shanta Kumar participated in ‘Pathankot Satyagraha’ for merger of Jammu and Kashmir in Indian Union.
(ii) Sh. Shanta Kumar authored the books ‘Mrigtrishna’, ‘Lajo’ and ‘Kaid’.
(iii) He was elected to Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha for the first time in 1977 A.D.
(iv) He became the first Chief Minister of non-congress government in H.P.
A) (i), (ii) and (iv)
B) (iii) only
C) None of the above
D) All of the above
Question 45. Name the person who made ‘Chipko Movement’ a success in the remote areas of Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh.
A) Maheshi Devi
B) Kulbhushan Upamanyu
C) Prem Lal
D) Raja Bhuri Singh
Question 46. The historical Shimla Pact/Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan was signed in 1972 A.D. at which of the following places?
A) Peterhof
B) Barnes Court
C) Rothney Castle
D) Gorton Castle
Question 47. ‘Shingtikshiming’ or Thagchocha is a custom in Kinnaura tribe for which of the following?
A) Marriage
B) Divorce
C) Birth custom
D) Death custom
Question 48. Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-I
(i) Hidimba Temple
(ii) Triloknath Temple
(iii) Guru Ghantal Gompa/Temple
(iv) Kardang Gompa
List-II
(a) Rengch Peak
(b) Tuppchiling
(c) Satingiri
(d) Pauri festival
(e) Raja Bahadur Singh
Codes:
A) (i)-(d), (ii)-(b), (iii)-(a), (iv)-(e)
B) (i)-(a), (ii)-(c), (iii)-(e), (iv)-(b)
C) (i)-(c), (ii)-(e), (iii)-(b), (iv)-(a)
D) (i)-(e), (ii)-(a), (iii)-(d), (iv)-(e)
Question 49. Assertion (A): Chamba is the only district in entire northern region, where even ancient temples house metal sculptures.
Reason (R): The Dhadour Community of Chamba has preserved the art of bronze sculpture for generations.
Select the correct answer:
A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
C) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
D) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
Question 50. Match the following sub-sectors with their respective contributions to the State Gross Value Added of the Agriculture and Allied Sector GVSA in Himachal Pradesh, and select the incorrect combination:
A) Contribution of the fishery sub-sector to the GVSA of H.P.: 11.03%
B) Contribution of the crop sub-sector to the GVSA of H.P.: 57.12%
C) Contribution of the livestock sub-sector to the GVSA of H.P.: 14.75%
D) Contribution of the forestry sub-sector to the GVSA of H.P.: 24.04%
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