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.
41. Which Himachal Pradesh ruler provided refuge to Guru Gobind Singh during the 17th century?
[A] Raja Bhuri Singh of Chamba
[B] Raja Kesar Singh of Kangra
[C] Raja Ram Singh of Bilaspur
[D] Raja Medni Prakash of Sirmour
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Correct Answer: D [Raja Medni Prakash of Sirmour]
Notes:
Raja Medni Prakash of Sirmour sheltered Guru Gobind Singh at Paonta Sahib, aiding him during his conflicts with the Mughal Empire.
42. Which British officer was instrumental in annexing hill states of Himachal Pradesh into British India following the Anglo-Gorkha War?
[A] Sir Henry Lawrence
[B] Lord Dalhousie
[C] General David Ochterlony
[D] Sir Colin Campbell
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Correct Answer: C [General David Ochterlony]
Notes:
General David Ochterlony led British forces in the Anglo-Gorkha War and secured hill regions, including areas of Himachal Pradesh, under the Treaty of Sugauli in 1816.
43. 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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Correct Answer: B [Shimla]
Notes:
Shimla became the summer capital of British India in 1864 due to its cool climate and strategic location.
44. In which year did Himachal Pradesh become a full-fledged state in the Indian Union?
[A] 1966
[B] 1972
[C] 1954
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: D [1971]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India on 25 January 1971.
45. Which river forms the eastern boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand?
[A] Beas
[B] Sutlej
[C] Tons
[D] Chenab
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Correct Answer: C [Tons]
Notes:
The Tons River, a Yamuna tributary, marks the eastern boundary between Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
46. Which is the largest district by area in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Kullu
[B] Lahaul and Spiti
[C] Kangra
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: B [Lahaul and Spiti]
Notes:
Lahaul and Spiti is the largest district by area in Himachal Pradesh, known for its cold desert topography.
47. Which river is the longest to flow entirely within the state of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Ravi
[B] Pabbar
[C] Sutlej
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: C [Sutlej]
Notes:
Sutlej is the longest river traversing entirely through Himachal Pradesh before entering Punjab.
48. Which valley in Himachal Pradesh is renowned for its Buddhist monasteries and strong Tibetan cultural influence?
[A] Spiti Valley
[B] Kangra Valley
[C] Kullu Valley
[D] Pangi Valley
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Correct Answer: A [Spiti Valley]
Notes:
Spiti Valley, in the Lahaul and Spiti district, is known for its ancient Buddhist monasteries and vibrant Tibetan culture due to its proximity to Tibet.
49. Which of the following is the state tree of Himachal Pradesh and a prominent species in its temperate forests?
[A] Ban Oak
[B] Deodar (Cedrus deodara)
[C] Rhododendron
[D] Chir Pine
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Correct Answer: B [Deodar (Cedrus deodara)]
Notes:
Deodar (Cedrus deodara) is native to the Western Himalayas, forms extensive temperate forests, and is Himachal Pradesh’s state tree.
50. Who was called Pahari Gandhi by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1937?
[A] Ram Prasad Bismil
[B] Baba Kanshi Ram
[C] Bhagat Singh
[D] Subhash Chandra Bose
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Correct Answer: B [Baba Kanshi Ram]
Notes:
Baba Kanshi Ram, born in Himachal Pradesh, was honored as Pahari Gandhi by Jawaharlal Nehru in 1937 for his freedom struggle activities. He vowed to wear black after Bhagat Singh’s execution and was also known as Siyahposh Jarnail.
