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

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32. 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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33. 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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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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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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36. Kala Top Wild life sanctuary is located in which place?
[A] Mandi
[B] Lahaul
[C] Una
[D] Chamba

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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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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 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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