Himachal Pradesh GK Questions for HP Allied Services Exam
1.Which of the following district of Himachal Pradesh is
known as “Chhota Kashi”?
- [A]Mandi
- [B]Shimla
- [C]Kullu
- [D]Hamirpur
Answer - Mandi
Mandi is one of the central districts of Himachal Pradesh state in northern
India.It is not connected to any other state of India.It is also known as
Chhota Kashi bacause of large number of pilgramage sites located in the
district.
2.Who is the present Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
- [A]Acharya Dev Vrat
- [B]Kalyan Singh
- [C]Prabha Rau
- [D]Urmila Singh
Answer - Acharya Dev Vrat
Acharya Dev Vrat is the incumbent Governor of the Indian state of Himachal
Pradesh.Mr. Vrat (56), an educationist steeped in Indian Vedic culture and
traditions took the oath in chaste Sanskrit. Acharya Dev Vrat was sworn in as
the Governor of Himachal Pradesh in August 2015.
3. Which of the following river does not originate in Himachal Pradesh?
- [A]Chenab River
- [B]Beas River
- [C]Sutlej River
- [D]Ravi River
Answer - Sutlej River
The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the
historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.The source
of the Sutlej is near Lake Rakshastal in Tibet.
4. Himachal Pradesh was transformed from a union territory to a state in which
year?
- [A]1970
- [B]1971
- [C]1972
- [D]1974
Answer - 1971
Himachal was earlier a union territory, but after the State of Himachal Pradesh
Act 1971, Himachal emerged as the 18th state of the Republic of India.
5.‘Manikaran hot water springs’ are present in which district of Himachal
Pradesh?
- [A]Kullu
- [B]Mandi
- [C]Shimla
- [D]Hamirpur
Answer - Kullu
Manikaran is located in the Parvati Valley on river Parvati, northeast of
Bhuntar in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh.This small town attracts
tourists visiting Manali and Kullu to its hot springs and pilgrim centres.
6. With reference to culture and tradition of Himacha Pradesh, what are Kayang,
Bakayang and Banyangchu?
- [A]Dances
- [B]Handicrafts
- [C]Festivals
- [D]Dramas
Answer - Dances
Kayang, Bakayang and Banyangchu are folk dances of Himachal Pradesh.
7.‘Masroor Rock Cut Temple’, a unique monolithic structure is present in which
district of Himachal Pradesh?
- [A]Kangra
- [B]Solan
- [C]Mandi
- [D]Chamba
Answer - Kangra
Masroor Rock Cut Temple’, a unique monolithic structure is present in Kangra
district of Himachal Pradesh.
8. Which of the following mountain pass lies in Himachal Pradesh?
- [A]Rohtang Pass
- [B]Nathu La Pass
- [C]Dongkha la
- [D]Khunjerab Pass
Answer - Rohtang Pass
Rohtang connects the Kullu Valley with the Lahul and Spiti valleys.Rohtang
Pass, the ‘Highest Jeepable Road in the World’, is a lofty mountain pathway
which is an important tourist destination during summers.
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9. The Chail cricket stadium is located in which district of Himachal
Pradesh?
- [A]Una
- [B]Solan
- [C]Shimla
- [D]Kangra
Answer - Solan
The Chail cricket stadium of Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in
the world.
10. Which of the following is the largest district (area wise) of Himachal
Pradesh?
- [A]Lahaul and Spiti
- [B]Shimla
- [C]Sirmaur
- [D]Chamba
Answer - Lahaul and Spiti
Lahaul and Spiti with an area of 13,835 km square is the largest district of 12
districts of Himachal Pradesh.