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.
11. In which year Amar Singh Thapa beseiged Kangra Fort?
[A] 1802
[B] 1805
[C] 1809
[D] 1815
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ 1805 ]
Notes:
Amar Singh Thapa beseiged Kangra Fort in 1805 A.D and held the fort for the next four years.
12. Which of the following river does not originate in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Chenab River
[B] Beas River
[C] Sutlej River
[D] Ravi River
Show Answer
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.
13. Himachal Pradesh was transformed from a union territory to a full fledged state in which year?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1972
[D] 1974
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ 1971 ]
Notes:
Himachal was earlier a union territory, but after the State of Himachal Pradesh Act 1971, Himachal emerged as the 18th state of the Republic of India.
14. Which of the following mountain pass lies in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Rohtang Pass
[B] Nathu La Pass
[C] Dongkha la
[D] Khunjerab Pass
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [ Rohtang Pass ]
Notes:
Rohtang connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahul and Spiti valleys.Rohtang Pass, the ‘Highest Jeepable Road in the World’, is a lofty mountain pathway which is an important tourist destination during summers.
15. As per Census 2011 data, what is the approximate population of Himachal pradesh?
[A] 65.45 lakhs
[B] 60.30 lakhs
[C] 68.65 lakhs
[D] 69.00 lakhs
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [ 68.65 lakhs ]
Notes:
As per Census 2011 data, the approximate population of Himachal pradesh is 68.65 lakhs. It forms 0.57 percent of India’s population.
16. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest literacy rate according to Census 2011?
[A] Una
[B] Bilaspur
[C] Shimla
[D] Hamirpur
Show Answer
Correct Answer: D [ Hamirpur ]
Notes:
Hamirpur district [literacy rate – 88.20%] has the highest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh according to Census 2011
17. What is the sex-ratio of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
[A] 970
[B] 968
[C] 972
[D] 976
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [ 972 ]
Notes:
972 is the sex-ratio of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011. It was 968 as per Census 2001
18. What is the name of the masked dance performed in the Kinnaur district?
[A] Jhanjhar
[B] Chohara
[C] Chhamb
[D] Bura Sih
Show Answer
Correct Answer: C [ Chhamb ]
Notes:
Chhamb dance is performed in Kinnaur region with ‘demons’ masks and is quite similar to the punjabi Bhangra. Also known as Lama Devi dance.
19. ‘Banthara’ , ‘Jhanki’ and “Kariyala’ are associated with which of the following art forms of Himachal Pradesh
[A] Hill Dramas
[B] Painting
[C] Weaving
[D] Songs
Show Answer
Correct Answer: A [ Hill Dramas ]
Notes:
‘Banthara’ , ‘Jhanki’ and “Kariyala’ are some of the most popular hill folk dramas developed in Himachal Pradesh
20. Which is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Shipting
[B] Bada Shigri
[C] Kulti
[D] Gyephang
Show Answer
Correct Answer: B [ Bada Shigri ]
Notes:
Bada Shigri is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh located in the Chandra valley of Lahaul and feeds the river Chenab.
