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. 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.
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. Which of the following Governor-Generals of India made a visit to Chamba on 13th Nov 1871?
[A] Lord Mayo
[B] Lord Lytton
[C] Lord Ripon
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [ Lord Mayo ]
Notes:
Lord Mayo, the Governor-General of India at that time, made a visit to Chamba on 13th Nov 1871
4. Who led the Quit India movement 1942 in Shimla?
[A] Y S Parmar
[B] Shiva Nand Ramaul
[C] Amrit Kaur
[D] Parmanand
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Correct Answer: C [ Amrit Kaur ]
Notes:
Rajkumari Amrit kaur was the leader of Quit India movement 1942 in Shimla
5. 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.
6. ‘Manikaran hot water springs’ are present in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Kullu
[B] Mandi
[C] Shimla
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: A [ Kullu ]
Notes:
Manikaran is located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh.This small town attracts tourists visiting Manali and Kullu to its hot springs and pilgrim centres.
7. ‘Masroor Rock Cut Temple’, a unique monolithic structure is present in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Kangra
[B] Solan
[C] Mandi
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: A [ Kangra ]
Notes:
Masroor Rock Cut Temple, a unique monolithic structure is present in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
8. Which of the following is the largest district (area wise) of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Lahaul and Spiti
[B] Shimla
[C] Sirmaur
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: A [ Lahaul and Spiti ]
Notes:
Lahaul and Spiti with an area of 13,835 km square is the largest district of 12 districts of Himachal Pradesh.
9. What is the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh as per Census 2011?
[A] 82.80
[B] 84.80
[C] 68.80
[D] 73.20
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Correct Answer: A [ 82.80 ]
Notes:
As per census 2011, the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is 82.80. It has risen from 76.48 percent in 2001
10. Which district has the lowest sex-ratio in Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
[A] Lahaul Spiti
[B] Una
[C] Bilaspur
[D] Kinnaur
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Correct Answer: D [ Kinnaur ]
Notes:
Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest sex ratio as per the Census 2011 having 819 females per thousand males
