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.
21. Which district has the lowest female literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
[A] Chamba
[B] Lahaul Spiti
[C] Una
[D] Kangra
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Correct Answer: A [ Chamba ]
Notes:
As per the Census 2011, Chamba district has the lowest female literacy rate (61.70 percent) in Himachal Pradesh.
22. ‘Banthara’ , ‘Jhanki’ and “Kariyala’ are associated with which of the following art forms of Himachal Pradesh
[A] Hill Dramas
[B] Painting
[C] Weaving
[D] Songs
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Correct Answer: A [ Hill Dramas ]
Notes:
‘Banthara’ , ‘Jhanki’ and “Kariyala’ are some of the most popular hill folk dramas developed in Himachal Pradesh
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. Which of the following places is also known as ‘Mini Switzerland’?
[A] Khajjiar
[B] Mcloedganj
[C] Palampur
[D] Rampur
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Correct Answer: A [ Khajjiar ]
Notes:
Khajjiar located near Dalhousie is also known as ‘Mini Switzerland’. There is also a small lake there called as Khajjiar Lake.
26. 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.
27. The water of Kareri Lake in Dharamshala falls into which of the following rivers?
[A] Chakki
[B] Layun
[C] Chandra
[D] Bhaga
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Correct Answer: B [ Layun ]
Notes:
The water of Kareri Lake located near Dharamshala falls into the Layun river.
28. From which of the following lakes does Pabbar river originate?
[A] Surajtal
[B] Chandranahan
[C] Kalasar
[D] Karali
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Correct Answer: B [ Chandranahan ]
Notes:
Pabbar river originates from Chandranahan lake which is situated in the Rohru tehsil of Shimla District
29. 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.
30. In which district is Gauri Devi ka Tibba peak located?
[A] Kullu
[B] Chamba
[C] Kangra
[D] Kinnaur
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Correct Answer: B [ Chamba ]
Notes:
Gauri Devi ka Tibba peak with a height of 4030 metres is located in Chamba district.
