States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
Himachal Pradesh GK & Current Affairs for HPPSC Examinations. Himachal Pradesh General Studies – Himachal Pradesh History, Geography, Polity, Culture and Economy Multiple Choice Questions for all Himachal Pradesh Examinations.
1. Pilgrims to which of the following Hindu lakes used to consider “eaten by crocodiles” as sacred until the British caught the crocodiles and shifted them to nearby reservoir?
[A] Nakki Lake
[B] Pushkar Lake
[C] Suraj Tal
[D] Manimahesh Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Pushkar Lake]
Notes:
Pushkar Lake is located in the state of Rajasthan. It is considered as a sacred lake of the Hindus. Pilgrims of Pushkar Lake used to believe that “eaten by crocodiles” is sacred until the British caught the crocodiles and shifted them to nearby reservoir.
2. On which of the following dates Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state of the Indian Union?
[A] 31st Dec 1970
[B] 29th Jan 1971
[C] 25th Jan 1971
[D] 26th Jan 1971
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Correct Answer: C [ 25th Jan 1971 ]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh became a full-fledged state on 25th Jan 1971 and became the 18th state of the Indian Union.
3. Under whose chairmanship the Mandi Conference in 1946 was held at Mandi?
[A] Col. G.S Dhillon
[B] Rana Durga Singh
[C] Basti Ram
[D] Jawahar Lal Nehru
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Correct Answer: A [ Col. G.S Dhillon ]
Notes:
A conference of the representatives of the Praja Mandals was held at Mandi from 8th March to 10th March 1946 under the chairmanship of Col. G.S Dhillon
4. In which year did Maharaja Ranjit Singh invade Mandi?
[A] 1830
[B] 1825
[C] 1820
[D] 1810
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Correct Answer: A [ 1830 ]
Notes:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh invaded Mandi in the year 1830
5. To which of the following kingdoms in Himachal Pradesh, did Thomas Coryot make a reference in his book?
[A] Chamba
[B] Kangra
[C] Sirmaur
[D] Bilaspur
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Correct Answer: B [ Kangra ]
Notes:
Thomas Coryot was the first scholar to make a reference to the Kingdom of Kangra in his book
6. What was the reason of Temur-Lang not invading Nagarkot in 1399?
[A] Difficult Terrain
[B] Heavy Rainfall
[C] Revolt in his army
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [ Difficult Terrain ]
Notes:
The difficult terrain of Nagarkot prevented Temur-Lang from not invading Nagarkot in 1399
7. Who authored ‘Tarikh-i-Yamini’ containing the descriptions of Mughal expedition of Himachal?
[A] Birbal
[B] Utbi
[C] Farishta
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [ Utbi ]
Notes:
Utbi authored the book ‘Tarikh-i-Yamini’ containing the descriptions of Mughal expedition of Himachal.
8. Which of the following districts of himachal pradesh has the smallest area?
[A] Kangra
[B] Una
[C] Bilaspur
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: D [ Hamirpur ]
Notes:
Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh is the smallest of all the districts having an area of 1118sq. Kms
9. Where has the rare red necked grabe been found in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Pong Lake
[B] Una-so Lake
[C] Saketi Lake
[D] SurajTal
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Correct Answer: A [ Pong Lake ]
Notes:
After Bharatpur in Rajasthan, Pong Dam/Lake is the only place in India where rare red necked grabe has been seen
10. A temple dedicated to ‘Lord Druveshwar’ is located near which of the following lakes?
[A] Manimahesh lake
[B] Lama Lake
[C] Mahakali Lake
[D] Dal Lake
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Correct Answer: D [ Dal Lake ]
Notes:
There is a temple dedicated to ‘Lord Druveshwar’ near Dal Lake which is located in the district Kangra.
