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.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. When Shimla was declared as the Summer Capital of British India?
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Q. Who founded Baghal princely state?
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Rana Ajai Dev
Description: Rana Ajai Dev, a Panwar Rajput from Dhar state in Central India. The state was founded 11th century and Arki was declared its capital by Rana Sabha Chand in 1643.
Q. Yamuna river leaves Himachal Pradesh at which place?
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Tajewala
Q. What is the Growth rate of Himachal in the financial year of 2018-19?
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7.3 per cent
Q. In Which year State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament?
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18 December 1970
Description: On 18 December 1970, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament, and the new state came into being on 25 January 1971. Himachal became the 18th state of the Indian Union with Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar as its first chief minister.