States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
For all Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) exams including HPAS, Allied Services, Lecturer, and other competitive posts in Himachal Pradesh.
31. When was Bilaspur state merged with Himachal Pradesh?
[A] 1953
[B] 1954
[C] 1955
[D] 1956
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Correct Answer: B [ 1954 ]
Notes:
Bilaspur state, which was not willing to merge with Indian Union in 1947, finally merged with Himachal Pradesh in 1954
32. Which governor general of India visited Mandi in October 1871?
[A] Lord Mayo
[B] Lord Cornwallis
[C] Lord Minto
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Lord Mayo ]
Notes:
Lord Mayo visited Mandi in Himachal Pradesh in October 1871
33. Who was the founder of Kullu state?
[A] Tomar Pal
[B] Vaid Prakash
[C] Bihangmani Pal
[D] Jagat Singh
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Correct Answer: C [ Bihangmani Pal ]
Notes:
Bihangmani Pal founded the Kullu state and made Naggar as his capital.
34. Which Raja of Sirmaur shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi?
[A] Udit Prakash
[B] Karam Prakash
[C] Shyam Prakash
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Udit Prakash ]
Notes:
The old capital of Sirmaur was Rajban. Udit Prakash shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi
35. Who introduced Buddhism in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Padmabhushan
[B] Padmasambhan
[C] Padmanand
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [ Padmasambhan ]
Notes:
Padmasambhan, who was a missionary,visited Lahaul-Spiti in the 8th century and introduced Buddhism in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh
36. Who was the founder of Jaswan state of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Purab Chand
[B] Bidhi Chand
[C] Raj Rup
[D] Sansar Chand
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Correct Answer: A [ Purab Chand ]
Notes:
Purab Chand was the founder of Jaswan state of Himachal Pradesh
37. At which of the following places Rabindra Nath Tagore spent few months in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Rampur
[B] Una
[C] Nalagarh
[D] Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: D [ Dalhousie ]
Notes:
Rabindra Nath Tagore had spent few months in Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh
38. Pin Valley National Park is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Lahaul Spiti
[B] Chamba
[C] Mandi
[D] Kangra
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Correct Answer: A [ Lahaul Spiti ]
Notes:
Pin Valley National Park containing many rare animals such as Snow Leopard is located in Lahaul Spiti district.
39. Which ancient tribe is considered the earliest known inhabitant of present-day Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Dasa
[B] Kirat
[C] Khasa
[D] Arya
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Correct Answer: A [Dasa]
Notes:
The Dasas or Dasyus, referenced in the Rigveda, were among the earliest native tribes to inhabit the region now known as Himachal Pradesh, predating Indo-Aryan settlements.
40. Which Mauryan emperor expanded his rule over the Himachal region during the 3rd century BCE?
[A] Bindusara
[B] Ashoka
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Samprati
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Correct Answer: B [Ashoka]
Notes:
Ashoka extended Mauryan control into the Himachal region and spread Buddhism and Mauryan art there after the Kalinga War.
