HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Which is the highest peak in Himachal Pradesh?
Shilla (7025 mts in Kinnaur)
Description: Shilla (7025 mts) is a highest mountain peak in Himachal Pradesh. It’s close to Spiti Valley, part of the Himalaya mountains. The name may be derived from: Shi = death, Shi-la = range or peak death. Other meanings locally offered are ‘a place of monastery’ or ‘a gateway to heaven’. The Shilla peak is on the divide between Lingti and Shilla Nullah/nala.
Q. Which river forms the boundary between Himachal Pradesh and the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer: Chenab River.
Q. When Shimla was declared as the Summer Capital of British India?
1864
Description: In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. Earlier Murree, northeast of Rawalpindi (now in Pakistan) was the summer Capital of British India.
Q. Which is the state flower of Himachal Pradesh?
Pink Rhododendron
Q. When Mahasu and Shimla districts were recognized as Shimla and Solan districts?
1st September 1972
