The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education (HPBOSE) successfully conducted the Class 12 Economics Exam 2026 on March 7, 2026. For students aiming to verify their graphical analysis and numerical calculations, the complete HP Board Class 12 Economics Question Paper with Solution PDF is now available for download. 

The HPBOSE Economics paper was a balanced mix of Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, testing students on core concepts like consumer equilibrium, national income accounting, and government budget

  • Objective and MCQ Section: This part evaluated fundamental definitions of demand, supply, and types of market structures.
  • Numerical and Analytical Section: Students were required to solve problems related to GDP calculation, elasticity of demand, and the multiplier effect.
  • Descriptive Section: Higher-weightage questions focused on the central bank’s functions, fiscal policy measures, and the determination of income and employment.

HP Board Class 12 Economics Question Paper with Solution PDF

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HP Board Class 12 Economics Question Paper with Solution

Question 1:

Where are the tea gardens situated in Himachal Pradesh?

  • (a) Kangra
  • (b) Chamba
  • (c) Hamirpur
  • (d) Bilaspur

Question 2:

Geographical Area of Himachal Pradesh is.

  • (a) 55673 Km\(^2\)
  • (b) 68580 Km\(^2\)
  • (c) 40572 Km\(^2\)
  • (d) 30876 Km\(^2\)

Question 3:

How many taxes were abolished during the formation of Himachal Pradesh?

  • (a) 15
  • (b) 25
  • (c) 48
  • (d) 27

Question 4:

What was the tenure of the twelfth five year plan in India?

  • (a) 1951-1956
  • (b) 1961-1966
  • (c) 1992-1997
  • (d) 2012-2017

Question 5:

Which Tax is paid by buyer?

  • (A) Income Tax
  • (B) Goods and Service Tax
  • (C) (A) & (B) Both
  • (D) None of the above

Question 6:

Foreign Exchange Reserves increases.

  • (A) By Import Trade
  • (B) By Export Trade
  • (C) By National Level Trade
  • (D) By Domestic Trade

Question 7:

Which of these is Indirect Tax?

  • (A) Sales Tax
  • (B) Production Tax
  • (C) Import-export Tax
  • (D) All These

Question 8:

When was Green Revolution started in India?

  • (A) 1960
  • (B) 1966
  • (C) 1970
  • (D) 1980

Question 9:

The main source of the livelihood of the villagers is

  • (a) Cottage Industry
  • (b) Agriculture
  • (c) Small Scale Industry
  • (d) Heavy Industry

Question 10:

Population density of Himachal Pradesh as per Census 2011 is

  • (a) 123/Sq. Km
  • (b) 132/Sq. Km
  • (c) 143/Sq. Km
  • (d) 152/Sq. Km

Question 11:

What are the types of unemployment found in India?

  • (a) Seasonal unemployment
  • (b) Structural unemployment
  • (c) Disguised unemployment
  • (d) All of these

Question 12:

Where is the Headquarter of RBI?

  • (a) Mumbai
  • (b) Delhi
  • (c) Kolkata
  • (d) Goa

Question 13:

How can educated unemployment be reduced in Himachal Pradesh?


Question 14:

What are the reasons for the slow growth of rural economy in India?


Question 15:

What do you mean by unemployment? Explain its relation with population and poverty.


Question 16:

Where are scientific instruments manufactured in Himachal Pradesh?


Question 17:

There is immense potential for tourism business in Himachal Pradesh. Justify this statement.


Question 18:

Explain the difference between private and public sector.

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