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. Swan river flows through which of the following districts of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Una
[B] Kangra
[C] Lahaul Spiti
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: A [ Una ]
Notes:
Swan river flows through the length and breadth of Una district of Himachal Pradesh
6. 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
7. Who among the following discovered Shimla in 1819?
[A] Lt. Rose
[B] Major Keneddy
[C] John Lawrence
[D] Lord Amherst
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Correct Answer: A [ Lt. Rose ]
Notes:
Lt. Rose discovered Shimla in 1819 and set up a wood cottage here.
8. What is the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] 55973 sq. Kms
[B] 55073 sq. Kms
[C] 56783 sq. Kms
[D] 55673 sq. Kms
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Correct Answer: D [ 55673 sq. Kms ]
Notes:
55673 sq. Kms is the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh
9. 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
10. 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.
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