• The English exam will check the clarity and precision in the language, grammatical expression and comprehension skills:

  English Topics	Marks Allotted
  Comprehension of unseen passages	20 marks
  Usage and Vocabulary	20 marks
  English Writings like Composition, letter. application, Note, Report writing	20 marks
  Precis (summary) writing	20 marks
  English Grammar	20 marks
  Total Marks	100 marks

The candidates have to write 900 words essay on any two topics out of the given choices in the question paper. The paper is designed to check the ability of the candidates to express their views coherently and produce a well-argued piece. It is advised to compose an original piece for the essay, along with correct usage of grammar. The candidates should have knowledge in the following:

• Societal knowledge
• Political issues
• Economic conditions
• Cultural aspects
• Historical facts and Understanding

This paper will test the Hindi in Devnagri script:

1. Translation- English to Hindi
2. Translation- Hindi to English
3. Explanation of passages in Hindi
4. Composition writing, Idioms, Corrections

• Indian Constitution
• Parliament
• Policies and Governance
• Administration of regional and rural HP
• Indian relations with Neighbouring countries
• Crim in Himachal Pradesh
• Tribal conditions and Policies in HP

• India Economy and Demography
• Poverty and Unemployment
• Monetary policies, GDP, Foreign Trade
• Technology advancements
• Sustainable Developments
• Space programs
• Tourism Industry in HP
• IT and BioTech in HP
• Ecology and Climate change