General Studies Mains 2023 Haryana (HCS Ex-Br) Question Paper

Haryana Government Jobs Administrative / Civil Services 2023

  • Year 2023
  • Conducted By Haryana Government
  • Questions 20
  • Maximum Marks 200
  • Duration 3 Hours
  • Languages English & Hindi

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination General Studies
Year 2023
Conducting Body Haryana Government
Paper General Studies
Subject General Studies
Duration 3 Hours
Maximum Marks 200
Number of Questions 20
Question Type Descriptive / Subjective

This dataset presents General Studies for the Haryana HCS (Ex-Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2023. Page 1 provides exam header, language options, instructions, and marks distribution. Page 2, repaired, lists descriptive questions (9 clearly readable items) with bilingual prompts. The OCR repair consolidates the questions into 9 titled prompts with English stems and Hindi translations. The content covers modern Indian history, constitutional topics, demographics, agriculture, environment, and social issues such as drug trade and child labour. The JSON organizes metadata, an objective_questions_preview section for the repaired page 2 items, and SEO-ready fields for search optimization. This previous year HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2023 question paper (2023) is useful for Administrative / Civil Services aspirants preparing for Haryana government recruitment. The paper was conducted by HPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Modern Indian History, National Movement, Sardar Patel, Moderates and Extremists, Demographics of India, Population Policy, Swaminathan and Agricultural Science, Uniform Civil Code. Useful for General Studies preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.

Major Topics Covered

  • Modern Indian History
  • National Movement
  • Sardar Patel
  • Moderates and Extremists
  • Demographics of India
  • Population Policy
  • Swaminathan and Agricultural Science
  • Uniform Civil Code
  • Fundamental Rights
  • Fundamental Duties
  • Transport and Physical Environment
  • Illicit Drug Trade
  • Child Labour
  • Empowerment of Women
  • Civil Code
  • Population Committee
  • Population Landscape
  • Environmental Influence on Infrastructure
  • Economic and Social Development
  • Mains Examination Pattern

Why This Paper is Important

  • Useful for General Studies preparation
  • Helps understand the latest exam pattern
  • Useful for practice and self-assessment
  • Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
  • Helpful for analysing question trends

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Instructions

  • 103 2023 British Southerness General Studies lo b (सामान्य अध्ययन) Time: 3 Hours Maximum Marks: 200 समय: 3 घंटे अधिकतम अंक: 200

  • प्रश्न पत्र के लिए विशिष्ट निर्देश All questions are compulsory (i) सभी प्रश्न अनिवार्य हैं The number of marks carried by each question is indicated against it.
  • (ii) प्रत्येक प्रश्न के लिए नियत अंक उसके सामने दिए गए है Marks Allotted to each question from question no. 1 to 20 is 10 marks (iii) प्रश्न संख्या 1 से 20 तक, प्रत्येक प्रश्न के लिए 10 अंक नियत आवंटित है Word limit for each question is 200 words.
  • (iv) a editas a sal प्रत्येक प्रश्न की शब्द सीमा 200 शब्द है। Questions are printed both in English and Hindi languages.
  • In case of any ambiguity in (v) translation of any question, English version shall be treated as final. प्रश्न अंग्रेजी और हिंदी दोनों भाषाओं में मुद्रित होते हैं। किसी भी प्रश्न के अनुवाद में किसी भी अस्पष्टता के मामले में, अंग्रेजी संस्करण को अंतिम माना जाएगा। (a) Hirdt drug u ade ade abase in society NUOLO SIR SURE DE BUDE BUILT DES FRONT bods blue (d) ATK PMS General Studies/2023 (1)

Questions (page 2)

Q1. Swami Vivekanand is the spiritual father of modern nationalist movement. Elaborate
(10)

() स्वामी विवेकानन्द आधुनिक राष्ट्रवादी आन्दोलन के आध्यात्मिक जनक हैं। विस्तार से बताएं

Q2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is one of the principal architects of Indian unity. Comment.
(10)

() सरदार वल्लभभाई पटेल भारतीय एकता के प्रमुख वास्तुकारों में से एक हैं। टिप्पणी करें।

Q3. Bring out the differences between Moderates and Extremists in India's National Movement.
(10)

() भारत के राष्ट्रीय आंदोलन में नरमपंथियों और गरमपंथियों के बीच अंतर को सामने लाएँ।

Q4. India's demographics are an opportunity as well as a challenge to meet Nation's Viksit Bharat goal. In the light of the above, highlight the features and challenges of India's demographic landscape and rationale for setting up the Population Committee.
(10)

() भारत की जनसांख्यिकीय स्थिति देश के विकसित भारत के लक्ष्य को पूरा करने के लिए एक अवसर के साथ-साथ एक चुनौती भी है। उपरोक्त के आलोक में, भारत के जनसांख्यिकीय परिदृश्य की विशेषताओं और चुनौतियों तथा जनसंख्या समिति की स्थापना के औचित्य पर प्रकाश डालें।

() India's demographics are an opportunity as well as a challenge to meet Nation's developed India goal. Highlight features and challenges of India's demographic landscape and the rationale for setting up the Population Committee.

Q5. How has India benefited from the contributions of Dr. M. S. Swaminathan in agricultural science?
(10)

() कृषि विज्ञान में डॉ. एम.एस. स्वामीनाथन के योगदान से भारत को कैसे लाभ हुआ है?

Q6. A Uniform Civil Code in India is a necessity for empowering women. Discuss.
(10)

() भारत में समान नागरिक संहिता महिलाओं के सशक्तिकरण के लिए आवश्यक है। चर्चा करें।

Q7. Fundamental Duties supplement Fundamental Rights. Discuss.
(10)

() मौलिक कर्तव्य मौलिक अधिकारों के पूरक हैं। चर्चा करें।

Q8. How has the physical environment influenced the development of transport network in our country?
(10) (5x2=10)

() भौतिक पर्यावरण ने हमारे देश में परिवहन नेटवर्क के विकास को किस प्रकार प्रभावित किया है?

Q9. निम्नलिखित समस्याओं से निपटने के उपाय सुझाएँ:

() निम्नलिखित समस्याओं से निपटने के उपाय सुझाएँ: (a) समाज में अवैध नशीली दवाओं का व्यापार और दुरुपयोग; (b) बाल श्रम

(a) Suggest the ways to tackle the following problems: Illicit drug trade and abuse in society;

(b) Child labour.

  • (a) Suggest the ways to tackle the following problems: Illicit drug trade and abuse in society;
  • (b) Child labour.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the exam and year?

General Studies for HCS (Ex.Br.) & Other Allied Services Mains Exam-2023 (Year: 2023).

What is the duration and total marks?

3 hours; Maximum marks: 200.

Are questions available in English and Hindi?

Yes, questions are printed in English and Hindi.

How many questions are on Page 2 after repair?

Nine clearly readable descriptive questions (Q1–Q9) have been repaired and extracted.

What topics do the page 2 questions cover?

Topics include modern Indian history, national movement, demographics, population policy, uniform civil code, fundamental duties, environment, and social issues.

What is the marking for each question on page 2?

Each descriptive question appears to carry 10 marks.

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