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.
11. 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.
12. ‘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.
13. The Chail cricket stadium is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Una
[B] Solan
[C] Shimla
[D] Kangra
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Correct Answer: B [ Solan ]
Notes:
The Chail cricket stadium of Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world.
14. Which of the following districts of himachal pradesh has the smallest area?
[A] Kangra
[B] Una
[C] Bilaspur
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: D [ Hamirpur ]
Notes:
Hamirpur district of Himachal Pradesh is the smallest of all the districts having an area of 1118sq. Kms
15. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest literacy rate according to Census 2011?
[A] Chamba
[B] Lahaul Spiti
[C] Kinnaur
[D] Una
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Correct Answer: A [ Chamba ]
Notes:
Chamba district [literacy rate – 72.20%] has the lowest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh according to Census 2011
16. What is the sex-ratio of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
[A] 970
[B] 968
[C] 972
[D] 976
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Correct Answer: C [ 972 ]
Notes:
972 is the sex-ratio of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011. It was 968 as per Census 2001
17. What is the population density (per sq.km) of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
[A] 112
[B] 123
[C] 130
[D] 190
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Correct Answer: B [ 123 ]
Notes:
The population density of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011 is 123 per sq.kms. In 2001, it was 109 per sq.kms
18. Which district has the lowest population density (per sq.km) in Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
[A] Lahaul Spiti
[B] Kangra
[C] Una
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: A [ Lahaul Spiti ]
Notes:
Lahaul Spiti district with a population density of 2 per sq. kms has the lowest population density in Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011
19. The Chamera lake is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Chamba
[B] Una
[C] Kangra
[D] Kinnaur
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Correct Answer: A [ Chamba ]
Notes:
Chamera lake is located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh and is formed due to the construction of Chamera Hydroelectric project
20. 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.
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