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.
31. Who was the founder of Kullu state?
[A] Tomar Pal
[B] Vaid Prakash
[C] Bihangmani Pal
[D] Jagat Singh
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Correct Answer: C [ Bihangmani Pal ]
Notes:
Bihangmani Pal founded the Kullu state and made Naggar as his capital.
32. Which Raja of Sirmaur shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi?
[A] Udit Prakash
[B] Karam Prakash
[C] Shyam Prakash
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Udit Prakash ]
Notes:
The old capital of Sirmaur was Rajban. Udit Prakash shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi
33. Who introduced Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh’s Lahaul-Spiti district?
[A] Padmabhushan
[B] Padmasambhava
[C] Padmanand
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Padmasambhava]
Notes:
Padmasambhava, a Buddhist missionary, introduced Buddhism to Lahaul-Spiti in the 8th century. He is credited with spreading Vajrayana Buddhism in the Himalayan regions, including parts of Himachal Pradesh. His visit significantly influenced the religious practices of the Lahaul-Spiti district.
34. Who was the founder of Jaswan state of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Purab Chand
[B] Bidhi Chand
[C] Raj Rup
[D] Sansar Chand
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Correct Answer: A [ Purab Chand ]
Notes:
Purab Chand was the founder of Jaswan state of Himachal Pradesh
35. At which of the following places Rabindra Nath Tagore spent few months in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Rampur
[B] Una
[C] Nalagarh
[D] Dalhousie
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Correct Answer: D [ Dalhousie ]
Notes:
Rabindra Nath Tagore had spent few months in Dalhousie in Himachal Pradesh
36. Kala Top Wild life sanctuary is located in which place?
[A] Mandi
[B] Lahaul
[C] Una
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: D [ Chamba ]
Notes:
Kala Top Wild life sanctuary is located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh
37. Pin Valley National Park is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Lahaul Spiti
[B] Chamba
[C] Mandi
[D] Kangra
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Correct Answer: A [ Lahaul Spiti ]
Notes:
Pin Valley National Park containing many rare animals such as Snow Leopard is located in Lahaul Spiti district.
38. Which ancient tribe is considered the earliest known inhabitant of present-day Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Dasa
[B] Kirat
[C] Khasa
[D] Arya
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Correct Answer: A [Dasa]
Notes:
The Dasas or Dasyus, referenced in the Rigveda, were among the earliest native tribes to inhabit the region now known as Himachal Pradesh, predating Indo-Aryan settlements.
39. Which Mauryan emperor expanded his rule over the Himachal region during the 3rd century BCE?
[A] Bindusara
[B] Ashoka
[C] Chandragupta Maurya
[D] Samprati
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Correct Answer: B [Ashoka]
Notes:
Ashoka extended Mauryan control into the Himachal region and spread Buddhism and Mauryan art there after the Kalinga War.
40. Which city served as the capital of the ancient Trigarta kingdom, situated partly in present-day Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Kangra
[B] Shimla
[C] Mandi
[D] Jalandhar
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Correct Answer: D [Jalandhar]
Notes:
Trigarta’s capital was Jalandhar, a region now in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, as mentioned in ancient texts like the Mahabharata.
