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.
41. Minjar fair is held in which of the following districts?
[A] Chamba
[B] Kangra
[C] Kullu
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: A [ Chamba ]
Notes:
Minjar fair is a famous fair which is held in Chamba district every year
42. Which of the following districts of Himachal Pradesh is located on the international border of india?
[A] Kinnaur
[B] Shimla
[C] Chamba
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Kinnaur ]
Notes:
Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh are located on the international border of india
43. Treaty of Sanjauli was signed on which date?
[A] 14th August 1816
[B] 1st June 1817
[C] 28th November 1815
[D] 12th January 1812
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Correct Answer: C [ 28th November 1815 ]
Notes:
Treaty of Sanjauli was signed on 28th November 1815 between British and Gorkhas
44. Chandra and Bhagha river meet at which place to form the Chenab river?
[A] Tandi
[B] Kaza
[C] Keylong
[D] Manali
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Correct Answer: A [ Tandi ]
Notes:
Chandra and Bhagha river meet at Tandi in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh to form the Chenab river
45. Central Potato Research Institute is located at which place?
[A] Dharamshala
[B] Chail
[C] Bemloe
[D] Manali
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Correct Answer: C [ Bemloe ]
Notes:
Central Potato Research Institute is located at Bemloe (Shimla) in Himachal Pradesh
46. Mian Chu-Chu and Vaid Surat Singh were the leaders of a revolt that took place in ______?
[A] Sirmaur
[B] Bilaspur
[C] Dhami
[D] Mandi
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Correct Answer: A [ Sirmaur ]
Notes:
Mian Chu-Chu and Vaid Surat Singh were the leaders of Pajhota movement that took place in Sirmaur in 1942
47. When was Bilaspur state merged with Himachal Pradesh?
[A] 1953
[B] 1954
[C] 1955
[D] 1956
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Correct Answer: B [ 1954 ]
Notes:
Bilaspur state, which was not willing to merge with Indian Union in 1947, finally merged with Himachal Pradesh in 1954
48. Which Raja of Sirmaur shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi?
[A] Udit Prakash
[B] Karam Prakash
[C] Shyam Prakash
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Udit Prakash ]
Notes:
The old capital of Sirmaur was Rajban. Udit Prakash shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi
49. Who introduced Buddhism in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Padmabhushan
[B] Padmasambhan
[C] Padmanand
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [ Padmasambhan ]
Notes:
Padmasambhan, who was a missionary,visited Lahaul-Spiti in the 8th century and introduced Buddhism in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh
50. Pin Valley National Park is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Lahaul Spiti
[B] Chamba
[C] Mandi
[D] Kangra
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Correct Answer: A [ Lahaul Spiti ]
Notes:
Pin Valley National Park containing many rare animals such as Snow Leopard is located in Lahaul Spiti district.
