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7,508 previous year Himachal Pradesh Board (HPBOSE) - Class 10 (Matric) questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (1494 questions)

Q1.

Parts of Speech: Identify the grammatical role of 'Poetry: Dust of Snow, Fire and Ice, A Tiger in the Zoo, The Ball Poem, Amanda' in the sentence.

(A)

Noun, Pronoun, Adjective or Verb (Poetry: Dust of Snow, Fire and Ice, A Tiger in the Zoo, The Ball Poem, Amanda)

(B)

Punctuation mark only

(C)

Incomplete sound

(D)

None of these

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Q2.
What is 35 minus 21?

(A)
13
(B)
14
(C)
15
(D)
19
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2025 (522 questions)

Q1.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी द्वितीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी द्वितीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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2024 (1389 questions)

Q1.

पर्यावरण संरक्षण: 'विनिर्माण उद्योग एवं राष्ट्रीय अर्थव्यवस्था की जीवन रेखाएं' प्रदूषण को नियंत्रित करने का सबसे प्रभावी तरीका क्या है?

(A)

पौधारोपण, प्लास्टिक थैलों पर पूर्ण प्रतिबंध और ईको-टूरिज्म (विनिर्माण उद्योग एवं राष्ट्रीय अर्थव्यवस्था की जीवन रेखाएं)

(B)

पहाड़ों पर प्लास्टिक फेंकना

(C)

वाहनों का अंधाधुंध धुआं

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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Q2.
What is the sum of 60 and 11?

(A)
71
(B)
70
(C)
81
(D)
72
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2023 (483 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): If two linear equations represent coincident lines, the system has infinitely many solutions.

Reason (R): Two lines $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ coincide when $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी द्वितीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Verb + Subject
(B)
Object + Subject + Verb
(C)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(D)
Verb + Subject + Object
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2022 (470 questions)

Q1.
Regarding हिन्दी (क्षितिज भाग 2 व कृतिका भाग 2), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Subject + Verb
(B)
Object + Verb + Subject
(C)
Verb + Subject + Object
(D)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
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Q2.
Regarding हिन्दी (क्षितिज भाग 2 व कृतिका भाग 2), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(B)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
(C)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(D)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
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2021 (440 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): The square root of 2 ($\sqrt{2}$) is an irrational real number.

Reason (R): The square root of any positive prime integer is an irrational number.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी द्वितीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)
Maximizing industrial waste output
(B)
Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation
(C)
Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl
(D)
Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats
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2020 (447 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Appropriate preposition: 'He was thoroughly accustomed _____ working under strict deadlines.'.

(A)
for
(B)
with
(C)
in
(D)
to
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Q2.

Primary English (Marigold): What is the core idea of 'शुचिपर्यावरणम्, बुद्धिर्बलवती सदा, जननी तुल्यवत्सला, सुभाषितानि'?

(A)

Accurate contextual meaning of शुचिपर्यावरणम्, बुद्धिर्बलवती सदा, जननी तुल्यवत्सला, सुभाषितानि

(B)

Illogical interpretation

(C)

Grammatical mistake

(D)

None of these

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2019 (448 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): The value of $\sin\theta$ cannot exceed 1 for any real angle $\theta$.

Reason (R): In any right-angled triangle, the hypotenuse is the strictly longest side, ensuring the ratio $\text{Perpendicular}/\text{Hypotenuse} \le 1$.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी द्वितीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)
Object + Subject + Verb
(B)
Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax
(C)
Verb + Subject + Object
(D)
Object + Verb + Subject
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2018 (433 questions)

Q1.
Calculate 8 × 9.

(A)
72
(B)
74
(C)
80
(D)
63
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Q2.

रिमझिम (हिमाचल प्राथमिक SCERT): 'निबंध, औपचारिक/अनौपचारिक पत्र, विज्ञापन लेखन व संदेश लेखन' पाठ का मुख्य संदेश क्या है?

(A)

सत्य, परिश्रम, प्रकृति प्रेम और नैतिक मूल्य (निबंध, औपचारिक/अनौपचारिक पत्र, विज्ञापन लेखन व संदेश लेखन)

(B)

आलस्य और स्वार्थ

(C)

अनुचित आचरण

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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2017 (469 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the question below, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): If two linear equations represent coincident lines, the system has infinitely many solutions.

Reason (R): Two lines $a_1x + b_1y + c_1 = 0$ and $a_2x + b_2y + c_2 = 0$ coincide when $\frac{a_1}{a_2} = \frac{b_1}{b_2} = \frac{c_1}{c_2}$.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true but Reason (R) is not the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.

Refer to the Case Study 'Case Study: Hazardous Enterprise and Supreme Court Doctrine of Absolute Liability' to answer:

What measure of financial compensation did the Supreme Court establish in the M.C. Mehta Oleum Gas case?


(A)
The measure of damages must be exemplary and correlated to the financial magnitude and wealth of the enterprise
(B)
Damages are strictly limited to verified hospital pharmacy bills
(C)
Damages are paid exclusively from the State disaster relief treasury
(D)
No financial compensation is awarded without a formal criminal conviction
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2016 (422 questions)

Q1.
What is the sum of 87 and 50?

(A)
136
(B)
147
(C)
137
(D)
138
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Q2.
Calculate 12 × 4.

(A)
50
(B)
44
(C)
60
(D)
48
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2015 (491 questions)

Q1.

Directions: In the following question, a statement of Assertion (A) is followed by a statement of Reason (R). Choose the correct option:

Assertion (A): Pure gold (24 karat) is not suitable for making durable jewelry ornaments.

Reason (R): Pure 24 karat gold is extremely soft and malleable, so it is alloyed with copper or silver to enhance its mechanical hardness.


(A)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(B)
Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is NOT the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
(C)
Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false.
(D)
Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true.
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी द्वितीयो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(B)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(C)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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