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. Pilgrims to which of the following Hindu lakes used to consider “eaten by crocodiles” as sacred until the British caught the crocodiles and shifted them to nearby reservoir?
[A] Nakki Lake
[B] Pushkar Lake
[C] Suraj Tal
[D] Manimahesh Lake
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Correct Answer: B [Pushkar Lake]
Notes:
Pushkar Lake is located in the state of Rajasthan. It is considered as a sacred lake of the Hindus. Pilgrims of Pushkar Lake used to believe that “eaten by crocodiles” is sacred until the British caught the crocodiles and shifted them to nearby reservoir.
2. Match the following hot spring locations of India with their states:
1. Manikaran A. Himachal Pradesh
2. Bakreshwar B. Gujarat
3. Tuwa C. West Bengal
4. Unai D. Gujarat
[A] 1-A, 2-B, 3-C, 4-D
[B] 1-A, 2-C, 3-D, 4-B
[C] 1-A, 2-D, 3-C, 4-B
[D] 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D
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Correct Answer: D [1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D]
Notes:
The correct match is: 1-A, 2-C, 3-B, 4-D. 1. Manikaran (A) is in Himachal Pradesh, known for its hot springs and religious significance, particularly for Sikhs and Hindus. 2. Bakreshwar (C) is located in West Bengal, famous for its thermal springs and temples. 3. Tuwa (B) is in Gujarat, recognized for its hot springs, which are believed to have medicinal properties. 4. Unai (D) is also in Gujarat, known for its hot water springs and is a popular pilgrimage site. These locations highlight India’s diverse geothermal activity and cultural significance.
3. 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.
4. Who among the following was the first Lt. Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Himmat Singh
[B] Bajrang Singh
[C] E. Pederal Moon
[D] Y.S Parmar
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Correct Answer: A [ Himmat Singh ]
Notes:
Major General Himmat Singh was appointed as the first Lt. Governor of Himachal Pradesh in March1952
5. 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.
6. To which of the following kingdoms in Himachal Pradesh, did Thomas Coryot make a reference in his book?
[A] Chamba
[B] Kangra
[C] Sirmaur
[D] Bilaspur
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Correct Answer: B [ Kangra ]
Notes:
Thomas Coryot was the first scholar to make a reference to the Kingdom of Kangra in his book
7. Which of the following river does not originate in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Chenab River
[B] Beas River
[C] Sutlej River
[D] Ravi River
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Correct Answer: C [ Sutlej River ]
Notes:
The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.The source of the Sutlej is near Lake Rakshastal in Tibet.
8. ‘Masroor Rock Cut Temple’, a unique monolithic structure is present in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Kangra
[B] Solan
[C] Mandi
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: A [ Kangra ]
Notes:
Masroor Rock Cut Temple, a unique monolithic structure is present in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
9. 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
10. What is the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh as per Census 2011?
[A] 82.80
[B] 84.80
[C] 68.80
[D] 73.20
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Correct Answer: A [ 82.80 ]
Notes:
As per census 2011, the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is 82.80. It has risen from 76.48 percent in 2001
