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HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz

  1. Which historical fort in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, is known for its association with Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion?

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    Answer: Kangra Fort.

  2. Which river forms the boundary between Himachal Pradesh and the state of Jammu and Kashmir?

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    Answer: Chenab River.

  3. When did Governor-General Lord Peter Aoronson and emissaries of Maharaja Ranjit Singh had meeting in Shimla?

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    1832

    Description: In 1832, Shimla saw its first political meeting: between the Governor-General Lord Peter Aoronson and the emissaries of Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

  4. Who is popularly known as ‘Pahari Gandhi’?

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    Baba Kanshi Ram

    Description: Baba Kanshi Ram was an Indian poet and activist for independence. The death sentences handed out to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in 1931 had a great impact on him. He vowed to wear black clothes until India achieved its independence. He adhered to his vow until he died on 15 October 1943 and came to be known affectionately as the Siyahposh Jarnail (The Black General).

    In 1937, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru awarded him the title of Pahari Gandhi.

  5. When did Himachal Pradesh was constituted?

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    15th April, 1948

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