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. Mandi State Association was established by?
[A] Swami Purnanand
[B] Lala Hardyal
[C] Mohan Das
[D] Subhash Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: A [ Swami Purnanand ]
Notes:
Swami Purnanand established Mandi State Association which opposed the Begar system and other evils.
12. 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.
13. Why did people of Rampur Bushahr revolt against their rulers?
[A] Opposing Begar system
[B] Opposing cow slaughters
[C] Opposing against Corruption
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [ Opposing Begar system ]
Notes:
People of Rampur Bushahr revolted against their rulers in 1859 opposing the Begar system in the state
14. 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
15. 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
16. Who was the first governor of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Y S Parmar
[B] Thakur Ram Singh
[C] E. Penderal Moon
[D] S Chakravarti
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Correct Answer: D [ S Chakravarti ]
Notes:
S Chakravarti became the the first governor of Himachal Pradesh after Himachal Pradesh attained full statehood.
17. 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
18. 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
19. Gasota fair is associated with which of the following places?
[A] Una
[B] Sirmaur
[C] Solan
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: D [ Hamirpur ]
Notes:
Gasota fair is associated with Gasota in Hamirpur district and takes place in the month of May
20. Bhunda festival of Nirmand takes place after how many years?
[A] Six
[B] Eight
[C] Twelve
[D] Ten
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Correct Answer: C [ Twelve ]
Notes:
Bhunda festival of Nirmand, an important festival of hill people, takes place at an interval of Twelve years.
