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.
21. 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
22. Which Swiss official formally declared Khajjiar as ‘Mini Switzerland’?
[A] Willy T. Blazer
[B] Andrew Knocks
[C] Major Armherst
[D] Van Dam Noah
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Correct Answer: A [ Willy T. Blazer ]
Notes:
Willy T. Blazer, Vice Counselor and Head of Chancery of Switzerland in India, officially declared Khajjiar as ‘Mini Switzerland’ by putting up a yellow swiss hiking footpath sign board.
23. A temple dedicated to ‘Lord Druveshwar’ is located near which of the following lakes?
[A] Manimahesh lake
[B] Lama Lake
[C] Mahakali Lake
[D] Dal Lake
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Correct Answer: D [ Dal Lake ]
Notes:
There is a temple dedicated to ‘Lord Druveshwar’ near Dal Lake which is located in the district Kangra.
24. What was the name given to Ravi river by historians of Alexander?
[A] Hydasphus
[B] Hydraster
[C] Arjikiya
[D] Vipasha
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Correct Answer: B [ Hydraster ]
Notes:
Ravi river was called as ‘Hydraster’ and ‘Rhouadis’ by the historians of Alexander.
25. River Tons joins Yamuna at which of the following places ?
[A] Kalsi
[B] Rohru
[C] Nahan
[D] Mokkampur
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Correct Answer: A [ Kalsi ]
Notes:
River Tons is an important tributary of Yamuna and joins Yamuna at Kalsi which is around 48kms from Dehradun
26. In which of the following places river Beas is formed?
[A] Naggar
[B] Sujanpur
[C] Palachan
[D] Sandhol
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Correct Answer: C [ Palachan ]
Notes:
River Beas rishi and Beas Kund meet at Palachan village which is situated around 10kms from Manali to form Beas river.
27. Beas river meets river Satluj at which of the following places?
[A] Hari ka Patan
[B] Mirthal
[C] Dehradun
[D] Katrain
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Correct Answer: A [ Hari ka Patan ]
Notes:
Beas river meets river Satluj at ‘Hari ka Patan’ in Ferozepur in Punjab after flowing through the hills of HP
28. Which of the following is not a tributary of River Beas?
[A] Luni
[B] Sainj
[C] Awa
[D] Nogli Khad
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Correct Answer: D [ Nogli Khad ]
Notes:
Luni, Sainj and Awa are the tributaries of River Beas whereas Nogli Khad is an important tributary of River Satluj
29. Nalwari fair is mainly associated with which place in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Shimla
[B] Mandi
[C] Bilaspur
[D] Dharamshala
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Correct Answer: C [ Bilaspur ]
Notes:
Nalwari Fair is mainly associated with Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh
30. The forces of Alexander refused to cross which of the following rivers and returned back?
[A] Beas
[B] Chenab
[C] Ravi
[D] Satluj
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Correct Answer: A [ Beas ]
Notes:
The forces of Alexander while invading India refused to cross Beas (Bipasa) river.
