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. Mian Chu-Chu and Vaid Surat Singh were the leaders of a revolt that took place in ______?
[A] Sirmaur
[B] Bilaspur
[C] Dhami
[D] Mandi

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32. When was Bilaspur state merged with Himachal Pradesh?
[A] 1953
[B] 1954
[C] 1955
[D] 1956

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33. Which governor general of India visited Mandi in October 1871?
[A] Lord Mayo
[B] Lord Cornwallis
[C] Lord Minto
[D] None of the above

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34. Who was the founder of Kullu state?
[A] Tomar Pal
[B] Vaid Prakash
[C] Bihangmani Pal
[D] Jagat Singh

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35. 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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36. 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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37. 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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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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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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40. Which Himachali town was declared the summer capital of British India and became a notable British hill station?
[A] Kullu
[B] Shimla
[C] Dharamshala
[D] Chamba

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