Q. Which State starts Mukhya Mantri 1 Bigha Scheme?
Himachal Pradesh.
Description: Himachal Pradesh Government launched an innovative and ambitious scheme Mukhya Mantri 1 Bigha Scheme. The scheme envisages strengthening of rural economy by linking Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) under which a woman or her family who owns a land up to one bigha (or 0.4 hectare) can raise a backyard kitchen garden by growing vegetables and fruits.
Q. In which district is the famous Kandaghat Railway Station, one of the oldest in India, located?
Answer: Solan.
Q. In which district is the famous Bhakra Dam, one of the highest gravity dams in the world, located?
Answer: Bilaspur.
Q. When did Himachal Pradesh was constituted?
15th April, 1948
Q. Which Pass connects Kinnaur district with China?
Shipki La
Description: Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh and Tibet, China. The pass is one of India’s border posts for trade with Tibet.
The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass. The pass is close to town of Khab.