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. What is the vedic name of river Chenab?
[A] Bipasa
[B] Askini
[C] Satudri
[D] Chandni
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Correct Answer: B [Askini ]
Notes:
Chenab River was called Asikni in the Rigveda. The name Asikni means “dark colored waters”. The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi. It runs through the Jammu area of J&K and into Pakistan’s Punjab plains.
2. Which of the following was the first state to merge with the Indian Union?
[A] Bhagat
[B] Bilaspur
[C] Theog
[D] Nurpur
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Correct Answer: C [ Theog ]
Notes:
Theog was the first hill state to merge and handover its sovereignty to the Indian Union, Following this, several other states also agreed to merge.
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. 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. Which of the following rivers does not flow through Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Chenab
[D] Ravi
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Correct Answer: A [ Ganga ]
Notes:
Ganga river does not flow through Himachal Pradesh where Yamuna, Chenab and Ravi flows through various parts in Himachal Pradesh.
6. 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’
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 ruler of the hill state disobeyed Aurangzeb’s ordinance?
[A] Raja Chattar Singh
[B] Raja Karam Prakash
[C] Raja Ved Chand
[D] Raja Raj rup
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Correct Answer: A [ Raja Chattar Singh ]
Notes:
Raja Chattar Singh of Chamba disobeyed Aurangzeb’s ordinance.
9. In which year Amar Singh Thapa beseiged Kangra Fort?
[A] 1802
[B] 1805
[C] 1809
[D] 1815
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Correct Answer: B [ 1805 ]
Notes:
Amar Singh Thapa beseiged Kangra Fort in 1805 A.D and held the fort for the next four years.
10. Himachal Pradesh was transformed from a union territory to a full fledged state in which year?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1974
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Correct Answer: B [ 1971 ]
Notes:
Himachal was earlier a union territory, but after the State of Himachal Pradesh Act 1971, Himachal emerged as the 18th state of the Republic of India.
