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. Arrange Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, Kerala, Maharastra in correct chronological order of creation?
[A] Maharastra, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur
[B] Kerala, Maharastra, Manipur, Himachal Pradesh
[C] Kerala, Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur
[D] Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur, kerala
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Correct Answer: C [Kerala, Maharastra, Himachal Pradesh, Manipur]
Notes:
Kerala (1956), Maharastra (1960), Himachal Pradesh (1970), Manipur (1971)
2. Which among the following place in Himachal Pradesh is called as “Mini Switzerland”?
[A] Dharmashala
[B] Kharjiar
[C] Solan
[D] Kasauli
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Correct Answer: B [Kharjiar]
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Who was the leader of Dhami movement in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Swami Parmanand
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Lala Hardyal
[D] Bhagmal Sautha
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Correct Answer: D [ Bhagmal Sautha ]
Notes:
People of Dhami state under the leadership of Bhagmal Sautha agitated against the Rana of Dhami in the Dhami movement
6. 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
7. 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.
8. What was the ancient name of Baijnath?
[A] Mahasu
[B] Nahan
[C] Lokgram
[D] Kirigram
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Correct Answer: D [ Kirigram ]
Notes:
Kirigram was the ancient name of Baijnath in Himachal pradesh.
9. 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
10. Where is Renuka lake located?
[A] Nahan (Sirmaur)
[B] Mandi
[C] Paonta Sahib
[D] Mcloedganj
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Correct Answer: A [ Nahan (Sirmaur) ]
Notes:
The famous Renuka lake of Himachal Pradesh is located near Nahan in Sirmaur
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