Himachal Pradesh Board (HPBOSE) - Class 3 previous year questions (PYQ)

2026 (808 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)

in

(B)

with

(C)

for

(D)

to

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)

To eat something very hard

(B)

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude

(C)

To retreat from an impending danger

(D)

To shoot an accurate target

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2025 (144 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Soil type predominantly found in the Deccan Plateau trap region, ideal for cultivating cotton.

(A)

Laterite Soil

(B)

Alluvial Soil

(C)

Black Soil (Regur Soil), rich in clayey material, lime, and moisture retention capacity

(D)

Red and Yellow Soil

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Q2.

Regarding हिन्दी (रिमझिम भाग 3), 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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2024 (249 questions)

Q1.

Regarding हिन्दी (रिमझिम भाग 3), 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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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Highest peak in India located in the Karakoram range.

(A)

Kamet (7,756 m)

(B)

Kanchenjunga (8,586 m)

(C)

K2 (Mount Godwin-Austen, 8,611 m)

(D)

Nanda Devi (7,816 m)

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2023 (112 questions)

Q1.

Calculate 11 × 9.

(A)

101

(B)

99

(C)

90

(D)

110

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Subject-Verb Agreement with distributive pronouns ('neither of', 'either of').

(A)

Neither of the candidates have submitted the required documentation.

(B)

Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.

(C)

Neither of the candidates are submitting the documentation.

(D)

Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.

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2022 (127 questions)

Q1.

What is the sum of 89 and 39?

(A)

138

(B)

127

(C)

128

(D)

129

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Sector of the Indian economy that includes agriculture, dairy, fishing, and forestry.

(A)

Primary Sector, directly dependent on exploitation of natural resources

(B)

Quaternary Sector (Research & Information)

(C)

Tertiary Sector (Services & Banking)

(D)

Secondary Sector (Manufacturing & Industry)

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2021 (132 questions)

Q1.

Regarding हिन्दी (रिमझिम भाग 3), 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)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

(D)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

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Q2.

मापन व मुद्रा: 'चार अंकीय संख्याएं (1 से 9999)' को मीटर/सेंटीमीटर या रुपये/पैसे में बदलने पर क्या मान होगा?

(A)

मानक इकाई के अनुसार सही रूपांतरण (चार अंकीय संख्याएं (1 से 9999))

(B)

गलत अनुपात

(C)

अपरिवर्तित

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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2020 (116 questions)

Q1.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Active to Passive voice transformation: 'The government has constructed a new bridge across the river.'.

(A)

A new bridge is being constructed across the river by the government.

(B)

A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.

(C)

A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.

(D)

A new bridge has been constructed across the river by the government.

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)

To eat something very hard

(B)

To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude

(C)

To retreat from an impending danger

(D)

To shoot an accurate target

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2019 (97 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)

to

(D)

in

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Q2.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Year of the historic Dandi March (Salt Satyagraha) led by Mahatma Gandhi.

(A)

1920 (Non-Cooperation Movement)

(B)

1919 (Rowlatt Satyagraha)

(C)

1942 (Quit India Movement)

(D)

1930 (commenced from Sabarmati Ashram on March 12, 1930)

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2018 (132 questions)

Q1.

आपदा प्रबंधन: 'जल चक्र एवं प्राकृतिक झरने' पर्वतीय क्षेत्रों में हिमस्खलन अथवा भूस्खलन से सुरक्षा का सर्वोत्तम उपाय क्या है?

(A)

वनीकरण, ढलानों की इंजीनियरिंग, पूर्व चेतावनी प्रणाली (जल चक्र एवं प्राकृतिक झरने)

(B)

ढलानों पर अंधाधुंध कटाई

(C)

अति-निर्माण

(D)

इनमें से कोई नहीं

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Q2.

In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Conditional Clause Type 3 structure for hypothetical past situations.

(A)

If they have alerted the authorities, the accident would prevent.

(B)

If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.

(C)

If they alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.

(D)

If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.

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2017 (101 questions)

Q1.

Regarding हिन्दी (रिमझिम भाग 3), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Importance of environmental conservation and biodiversity?

(A)

Maintaining ecological equilibrium, nutrient cycling, and climate regulation

(B)

Accelerating deforestation for urban sprawl

(C)

Eliminating apex predators from natural habitats

(D)

Maximizing industrial waste output

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Q2.

Regarding हिन्दी (रिमझिम भाग 3), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)

Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment

(B)

Granting absolute immunity from civil laws

(C)

Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority

(D)

Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions

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2016 (111 questions)

Q1.

In Social Science / Indian Studies, identify the historically and geographically correct fact regarding Longest river in Peninsular India, often called the 'Dakshin Ganga'.

(A)

Krishna River

(B)

Godavari River, originating from Trimbakeshwar near Nashik in Maharashtra

(C)

Cauvery River

(D)

Narmada River

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Q2.

What is the sum of 13 and 68?

(A)

80

(B)

81

(C)

82

(D)

91

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2015 (127 questions)

Q1.

Regarding हिन्दी (रिमझिम भाग 3), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

(B)

Verb + Subject + Object

(C)

Object + Verb + Subject

(D)

Object + Subject + Verb

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Q2.

Regarding हिन्दी (रिमझिम भाग 3), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Correct grammatical structure of affirmative sentences?

(A)

Object + Verb + Subject

(B)

Verb + Subject + Object

(C)

Object + Subject + Verb

(D)

Subject + Verb + Object in standard grammatical syntax

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