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. 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
3. The group of eighty four temples (Chaurasi temples) is located at which place in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Pangi
[B] Dharamshala
[C] Bharmour
[D] Bakloh
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Correct Answer: C [ Bharmour ]
Notes:
Chaurasi temples or Group of eighty four temples, an important hindu pilgrimage destination, is located in Bharmour in Himachal Pradesh
4. 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
5. Who is the author of the famous book ‘Bilaspur- Past Present and Future’?
[A] Anand Chand
[B] Karam Chand
[C] Rahul Sanskrityan
[D] G.S Mian
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Correct Answer: A [ Anand Chand ]
Notes:
Anand Chand is the author of the famous book ‘Bilaspur- Past Present and Future’
6. Which of the following mountain pass lies in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Rohtang Pass
[B] Nathu La Pass
[C] Dongkha la
[D] Khunjerab Pass
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Correct Answer: A [ Rohtang Pass ]
Notes:
Rohtang connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahul and Spiti valleys.Rohtang Pass, the ‘Highest Jeepable Road in the World’, is a lofty mountain pathway which is an important tourist destination during summers.
7. Which is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Shipting
[B] Bada Shigri
[C] Kulti
[D] Gyephang
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Correct Answer: B [ Bada Shigri ]
Notes:
Bada Shigri is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh located in the Chandra valley of Lahaul and feeds the river Chenab.
8. Which of these lakes of Himachal Pradesh is shaped like a sleeping woman?
[A] Nako Lake
[B] Suraj Tal
[C] Renuka Lake
[D] Mantilai Lake
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Correct Answer: C [ Renuka Lake ]
Notes:
Renuka Lake located near Nahan in Sirmaur is shaped like a Sleeping woman.
9. Which Swiss official formally declared Khajjiar as ‘Mini Switzerland’?
[A] Willy T. Blazer
[B] Andrew Knocks
[C] Major Armherst
[D] Van Dam Noah
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Correct Answer: A [ Willy T. Blazer ]
Notes:
Willy T. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India, officially declared Khajjiar as ‘Mini Switzerland’ by putting up a yellow swiss hiking footpath sign board.
10. Which is the highest mountain peak of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Shipki
[B] Manerang
[C] Mulkila
[D] Reo Purgyil
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Correct Answer: D [Reo Purgyil]
Notes:
At 6,816 meters height, Reo Purgyil is the highest mountain peak in the state of Himachal Pradesh.
