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 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.
42. 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.
43. Which princely state in Himachal Pradesh was the first to sign the Instrument of Accession to India in 1947?
[A] Bilaspur
[B] Chamba
[C] Mandi
[D] Sirmaur
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Correct Answer: A [Bilaspur]
Notes:
Bilaspur was the first princely state in Himachal Pradesh to sign the Instrument of Accession in 1947, enabling swift integration into the Indian Union.
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 mountain pass links the Kullu Valley with the Lahaul Valley in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Rohtang Pass
[B] Baralacha La
[C] Shipki La
[D] Jalori Pass
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Correct Answer: A [Rohtang Pass]
Notes:
Rohtang Pass at 3,978 meters connects Kullu and Lahaul Valleys; it is closed in winter due to snow and was bypassed by the Atal Tunnel.
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 biosphere reserves in Himachal Pradesh is included in UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserves?
[A] Pin Valley Biosphere Reserve
[B] Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve
[C] Great Himalayan National Park Biosphere Reserve
[D] Dhauladhar Biosphere Reserve
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Correct Answer: B [Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve]
Notes:
The Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve, covering parts of Lahaul, Spiti, and Kinnaur, is listed by UNESCO for its unique high-altitude desert ecosystem.
50. 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.
