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6,671 previous year Himachal Pradesh Board (HPBOSE) - Class 9 questions, grouped by year, with answers and solutions.

2026 (2685 questions)

Q1.
Regarding हिन्दी (क्षितिज भाग 1 व कृतिका भाग 1), 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.
For a moderately skewed frequency distribution, if the Median is 24 and Mean is 27, find the empirical Mode.

(A)
51
(B)
14
(C)
18
(D)
21
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2025 (338 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): Danger signals on communication towers and traffic posts are always illuminated in red color.

Reason (R): Red light has the longest wavelength in the visible spectrum and suffers minimum Rayleigh scattering ($I \propto 1/\lambda^4$) through fog and smoke.


(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.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 9 cm?

(A)
81 cm²
(B)
162 cm²
(C)
36 cm²
(D)
93 cm²
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2024 (535 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Conservation principle underlying Kirchhoff's Junction Rule (Current Law). Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Conservation of Linear Momentum
(B)
Conservation of Energy
(C)
Conservation of Angular Momentum
(D)
Conservation of Electric Charge ($\sum I_{\text{in}} = \sum I_{\text{out}}$)
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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 alerted the authorities earlier, the accident will be prevented.
(C)
If they would alert the authorities, the accident had been prevented.
(D)
If they had alerted the authorities earlier, the accident would have been prevented.
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2023 (342 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Relationship between focal length $f$ and radius of curvature $R$ for spherical mirrors. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
f = R^2
(B)
f = \frac{R}{2}
(C)
f = \frac{1}{R}
(D)
f = 2R
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी प्रथमो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(B)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(C)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(D)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
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2022 (297 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): Under the Constitution of India, the judiciary enjoys structural independence from executive and legislative interference.

Reason (R): Judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts have security of tenure and their judicial salaries are charged directly to the Consolidated Fund of India.


(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.

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

Assertion (A): Work done by an electrostatic field in moving a test charge along a closed path is zero.

Reason (R): The electrostatic Coulomb force is a conservative force whose line integral around any closed loop vanishes identically.


(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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2021 (354 questions)

Q1.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी प्रथमो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

(A)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
(B)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(C)
Granting absolute immunity from civil laws
(D)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
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Q2.
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 has been constructed across the river by the government.
(C)
A new bridge had been constructed across the river by the government.
(D)
A new bridge was constructed across the river by the government.
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2020 (359 questions)

Q1.

HPBOSE Class 10 English (First Flight): What is the moral of 'चित्र वर्णन एवं पत्र लेखन'?

(A)

Faith, resilience, empathy, and overcoming adversity (चित्र वर्णन एवं पत्र लेखन)

(B)

Greed and deceit

(C)

Hopelessness

(D)

None of these

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Q2.
What is the area of a square whose side length is 7 cm?

(A)
49 cm²
(B)
61 cm²
(C)
98 cm²
(D)
28 cm²
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2019 (369 questions)

Q1.
In English Language and Grammar, identify the grammatically correct sentence or rule regarding Idiom meaning: 'Bite the bullet'.

(A)
To face a difficult or unpleasant situation with courage and fortitude
(B)
To eat something very hard
(C)
To retreat from an impending danger
(D)
To shoot an accurate target
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Q2.
In Physics, consider the Work-Energy Theorem statement for a particle. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Work done by all forces acting on a particle equals the change in its kinetic energy ($W = \Delta K$)
(B)
Work done is always zero under variable forces
(C)
Work done equals rate of change of momentum
(D)
Work done equals change in potential energy only
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2018 (336 questions)

Q1.
In Physics, consider the Newton's second law of motion mathematical formulation. Which statement correctly defines this principle?

(A)
Force equals mass divided by acceleration ($F = m/a$)
(B)
Force equals momentum multiplied by velocity
(C)
Force equals rate of change of linear momentum ($F = \frac{dp}{dt} = ma$)
(D)
Force equals change in kinetic energy
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Q2.
In Biological Sciences, identify the accurate description regarding Universal blood recipient group in the ABO blood typing system.

(A)
AB positive (AB+), because RBCs possess both A and B antigens and plasma lacks anti-A and anti-B antibodies
(B)
O negative (O-)
(C)
A positive (A+)
(D)
B positive (B+)
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2017 (345 questions)

Q1.
In Chemistry, examine the topic of Hybridization and molecular geometry of Methane ($CH_4$). Which statement is scientifically accurate?

(A)
sp^2 hybridization with trigonal planar geometry
(B)
sp hybridization with linear geometry
(C)
dsp^2 hybridization with square planar geometry
(D)
sp^3 hybridization with tetrahedral geometry and 109.5^\circ bond angles
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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 are submitting the documentation.
(C)
Neither of the candidates were submitted documentation.
(D)
Neither of the candidates has submitted the required documentation.
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2016 (356 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): Heavy water ($D_2O$) is utilized as a moderator in thermal nuclear power reactors.

Reason (R): Deuterium nuclei slow down energetic fission neutrons through elastic collisions without substantial parasitic neutron absorption.


(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 प्रथमो भागः), 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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2015 (355 questions)

Q1.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी प्रथमो 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)
Allowing tax evasion under certain conditions
(C)
Fostering civic consciousness, preserving national integrity, and protecting the environment
(D)
Mandating foreign citizenship upon majority
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Q2.
Regarding संस्कृत (शेमुषी प्रथमो भागः), which statement represents a core foundational principle of Role of fundamental duties in the constitutional civic framework?

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