Himachal GK plays an important and a major role in all exams conducted in Himachal Pradesh. Leaving this section is not a good idea. In All major exams like HAS, ALLIED, NAIB TEHSILDAR etc. This section has high weightage.
In this article we will discuss about detailed strategy to master Himachal general studies. So here’s the HimCivils GYAAN to all aspirants
Note- We have given only concise and relevant book list for respective section which cover almost all topics. We don’t believe in giving exhaustive book list Because that will restrict you from Following Smart strategy
-Himachal general studies is divided as follows-
1. History
2. Geography
3. Polity
4. Economy
5. Art and culture
6. Miscellaneous Facts
Lets discuss each section in detail
1.HISTORY
-This section of Himachal general studies is most Haunting section for new aspirants because there are lots of facts, names etc. Which have to be crammed.
-We will suggest you to go for this section after completing all other sections (as mentioned above) of Himachal Pradesh because it will give you some confidence and will not demotivate you.
BOOK LIST
-Book by JAGMOHAN BALOKHRA is most detailed and precise book for this section
–Don’t read this book again and again rather simply make notes from this book and revise from your notes
2.GEOGRAPHY
-This section is relevant for both prelims and Mains- GS PAPER 1
BOOK LIST
-Book by Jag Mohan Balokhra
3.POLITY
-This section is relevant for both prelims and Mains-GS PAPER 2
BOOK LIST
–Jag Mohan Balokhra
–For mains topic like-single line administration etc. Use official websites of Himachal pradesh
4.ECONOMY
-This section is relevant for both prelims and Mains-GS PAPER 2
BOOK LIST
–Jag Mohan Balokhra
–Hp economic survey
–HP budget
5.ART AND CULTURE
-this section have relevance in prelims and Mains- GS PAPER 1
BOOK LIST
-book on Art and Culture of Himachal Pradesh by Mian Goverdhan singh
–Jag Mohan Balokhra
6. MISCELLANEOUS FACTS
-for this section one can use any GK book on Himachal Pradesh like Arhinat publications etc
-In this section CENSUS OF Himachal Pradesh is important part which one should not skip