States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
For all Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) exams including HPAS, Allied Services, Lecturer, and other competitive posts in Himachal Pradesh.
11. Who among the following members of State Reorganisation Commission in 1953 was not in favour of merger of Himachal Pradesh with Punjab?
[A] Justice Fazi Ali
[B] K.M Panikar
[C] H.N Kunzru
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Justice Fazi Ali ]
Notes:
Justice Fazi Ali, the chairman of the State Reorganisation Commission set up in 1953, was not in favour of merger of Himachal Pradesh with Punjab
12. In which year were the first elections to Vidhan Sabha held in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: B [ 1951 ]
Notes:
In 1951 first elections to Vidhan Sabha were held in Himachal Pradesh and Dr. Y S Parmar became the first Chief Minister of HP
13. Raja Kaheri Singh was the ruler of which state?
[A] Kullu
[B] Rampur Bushahr
[C] Kangra
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: B [ Rampur Bushahr ]
Notes:
Raja Kaheri Singh was the ruler of Rampur Bushahr kingdom of Himachal pradesh
14. Where did the All India State people’s conference in 1938 take place?
[A] Shimla
[B] Delhi
[C] Ludhiana
[D] Lahore
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Correct Answer: C [ Ludhiana ]
Notes:
The All India State people’s conference was held in 1938 at Ludhiana. It was held to promote the Praja Mandals.
15. People of which of the following states revolted against the policies of Wazir Gulam Qadir?
[A] Bilaspur
[B] Kangra
[C] Chamba
[D] Hundur
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Correct Answer: D [ Hundur ]
Notes:
People of Hundur(Nalagarh) revolted in 1859 against the corrupt and despotic policies of Wazir Gulam Qadir
16. Jugga movement took place in which of the following states?
[A] Bilaspur
[B] Chamba
[C] Kangra
[D] Suket
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Correct Answer: A [ Bilaspur ]
Notes:
In 1883, Jugga movement took place in Bilaspur. It was the agitation against Raja Amar Chand of Bilaspur
17. Himachal Pradesh became the _____ state of Indian Union?
[A] 15th
[B] 16th
[C] 17th
[D] 18th
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Correct Answer: D [ 18th ]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of Indian Union on 25th January 1971
18. Nargu sanctuary is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Mandi
[B] Chamba
[C] Sirmaur
[D] Bilaspur
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Correct Answer: A [ Mandi ]
Notes:
Nargu sanctuary is located in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh
19. Which is the only sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh reporting the presence of Kashmir Stag?
[A] Govind Sagar Sanctuary
[B] Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary
[C] Kalatope Khajjiar Sanctuary
[D] Kanawar Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [ Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary ]
Notes:
Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary in Chamba district is the only sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh reporting the presence of Kashmir Stag
20. Which of the following is the smallest wildllife sanctuary in Himachal pradesh?
[A] Talra
[B] Shilli
[C] Shikari Devi
[D] Tirthan
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Correct Answer: B [ Shilli ]
Notes:
Shilli wildlife sanctuary located in Solan district is the smallest wildllife sanctuary in Himachal pradesh
