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. Which of the following rulers founded the Katoch-Rajput dynasty in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Hari prasad Sharma
[B] Raja Jai Singh
[C] Ratan Singh
[D] Susharma Chandra
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Correct Answer: D [ Susharma Chandra ]
Notes:
Susharma Chandra, the King of Trigarta, founded the Katoch-Rajput dynasty in Himachal Pradesh.
2. Who was the leader of Dhami movement in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Swami Parmanand
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Lala Hardyal
[D] Bhagmal Sautha
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Correct Answer: D [ Bhagmal Sautha ]
Notes:
People of Dhami state under the leadership of Bhagmal Sautha agitated against the Rana of Dhami in the Dhami movement
3. 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
4. What was the ancient name of Baijnath?
[A] Mahasu
[B] Nahan
[C] Lokgram
[D] Kirigram
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Correct Answer: D [ Kirigram ]
Notes:
Kirigram was the ancient name of Baijnath in Himachal pradesh.
5. Who led the Quit India movement 1942 in Shimla?
[A] Y S Parmar
[B] Shiva Nand Ramaul
[C] Amrit Kaur
[D] Parmanand
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Correct Answer: C [ Amrit Kaur ]
Notes:
Rajkumari Amrit kaur was the leader of Quit India movement 1942 in Shimla
6. The group of eighty four temples (Chaurasi temples) is located at which place in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Pangi
[B] Dharamshala
[C] Bharmour
[D] Bakloh
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Correct Answer: C [ Bharmour ]
Notes:
Chaurasi temples or Group of eighty four temples, an important hindu pilgrimage destination, is located in Bharmour in Himachal Pradesh
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. 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.
9. 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
10. Who was chosen as the president of the provisional government of Himachal Pradesh formed in 1948?
[A] Kanshi Ram
[B] Y S Parmar
[C] Sadanand Chandel
[D] Krishnanand
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Correct Answer: C [ Sadanand Chandel ]
Notes:
Sadanand Chandel was the president of the provisional government of Himachal Pradesh that was formed in 1948
