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.
21. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest literacy rate according to Census 2011?
[A] Una
[B] Bilaspur
[C] Shimla
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: D [ Hamirpur ]
Notes:
Hamirpur district [literacy rate – 88.20%] has the highest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh according to Census 2011
22. ‘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
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Correct Answer: A [ Hill Dramas ]
Notes:
‘Banthara’ , ‘Jhanki’ and “Kariyala’ are some of the most popular hill folk dramas developed in Himachal Pradesh
23. Where has the rare red necked grabe been found in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Pong Lake
[B] Una-so Lake
[C] Saketi Lake
[D] SurajTal
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Correct Answer: A [ Pong Lake ]
Notes:
After Bharatpur in Rajasthan, Pong Dam/Lake is the only place in India where rare red necked grabe has been seen
24. The water of Kareri Lake in Dharamshala falls into which of the following rivers?
[A] Chakki
[B] Layun
[C] Chandra
[D] Bhaga
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Correct Answer: B [ Layun ]
Notes:
The water of Kareri Lake located near Dharamshala falls into the Layun river.
25. Which of the following rivers of Himachal Pradesh is also called as ‘River of Sorrows’?
[A] Swan river
[B] Bhadal river
[C] Siul river
[D] Baira river
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Correct Answer: A [ Swan river ]
Notes:
Swan river flowing through Una district is also called as ‘River of Sorrows’. The Swan river intersects Una district in almost two equal parts.
26. Yamuna river enters Himachal Pradesh at which place?
[A] Katrain
[B] Rason
[C] Khadar Majri
[D] Pandoh
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Correct Answer: C [ Khadar Majri ]
Notes:
Yamuna river enters Himachal Pradesh at Khadar Majri in Sirmaur district and is the eastern most river of Himachal Pradesh.
27. Yamuna river leaves Himachal Pradesh at which place?
[A] Tajewala
[B] Bagthan
[C] Dadhau
[D] Mirthal
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Correct Answer: A [ Tajewala ]
Notes:
Yamuna river leaves Himachal Pradesh at Tajewala and enters Haryana state. Its total catchment area in HP is 2320kms
28. What is the vedic name of river Satluj?
[A] Satudri
[B] Askini
[C] Arjikya
[D] Vipasha
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Correct Answer: A [ Satudri ]
Notes:
River Satluj was called as ‘Satudri’ in Vedic period. Its sanskrit name is ‘Shatadru’
29. Where in Himachal Pradesh Satluj river enters?
[A] Shipki
[B] Namgia
[C] Karcham
[D] Keylong
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Correct Answer: A [ Shipki ]
Notes:
River Satluj, which is the largest river of the Himachal Pradesh enters HP at Shipki
30. The forces of Alexander refused to cross which of the following rivers and returned back?
[A] Beas
[B] Chenab
[C] Ravi
[D] Satluj
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Correct Answer: A [ Beas ]
Notes:
The forces of Alexander while invading India refused to cross Beas (Bipasa) river.
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