Andreta, Near Palampur in Kangra District
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Where is Sobha Singh Art Gallery located?
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Q. When British completed a narrow-gauge railway between Shimla and Kalka?
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1903
Description: In 1903, the British had completed a narrow-gauge railway, whose diminutive locomotive led to its being called the “toy” train, to Shimla from Kalka. The UNESCO-recognized train route passes through 102 tunnels and crosses over 850 bridges.
Q. What is the Himachal per capita income in 2018-19?
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Rs. 1,76,968
Q. Shiva Keshavan is associated with which sport?
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Luge
Description: Shiva Keshavan is a six time Olympian and the first Indian representative to compete in luge at the Winter Olympic Games. He set a new Asian speed record at 134.3 km/h (83.5 mph) and won gold medal in Asia Cup 2011 at Nagano in Japan. In 2012, he set a new Asian track record at 49.590 seconds. He is the reigning Asian Champion.
Shiva Keshavan is also a youngest person to ever officially qualify for the Olympic Games in luge, attending the 1998 Nagano games at the age of 16.Q. Which State is a Theme state at 34th International Surajkund Crafts Mela?
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Himachal Pradesh
Description: Himachal Pradesh is a theme state of 34th International Surajkund Crafts Mela. Earlier, Himachal was theme state at the Craft Fair in 1996.
Theme Gates of Bhimakali Temple, Sakaya Tangyud Monastery Spiti, Chamba Millennium gate, Chhinnamastika Shaktipeeth, Chindi Mata and Jwalamukhi temple gate were erected at the famous Surajkund Crafts Mela.