26 January 1950
Description: Himachal became a Part ‘C’ state on 26 January 1950 with the implementation of the Constitution of India and the Lieutenant Governor was appointed. The Legislative Assembly was elected in 1952.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. In which year Himachal become Part C State?
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Q. Who has been honoured with Himachal Gaurav Purskar-2019?
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Padamshri Dr. Jagat Ram
Description: Himachal Pradesh Government honoured Padamshri Dr. Jagat Ram with ‘Himachal Gaurav Purskar-2019’. Dr Jagat Ram is currently holding a post of Director of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. He has been conferred with the honour for his outstanding services in health sector.
Q. Shingo La connects Himachal with which Indian region?
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Ladakh
Description: Shingo-la is a mountain pass in India, on the border between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. There is a shallow lake or pool 20m below the pass. The pass is on a long-distance footpath linking Zanskar and Lahaul, used often by locals and trekkers alike.
This pass may be considered as an entry point to Lugnak Valley in Zanskar. The nearest inhabited village on Zanskar side is Kurgiakh and on the Lahaul side is Chikka.
Q. Which endangered Himalayan Pheasant breed in captivity released in Jungle?
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Wild Cheer pheasant
Description: Wild Life Wing of the state Forest Department has released Wild Cheer pheasant, an endangered Himalayan Pheasant breed in captivity near Seri village in Kasumpti Assembly constituency of district Shimla.
Cheer pheasant is an endangered Himalayan pheasant red-listed by International Union for Conservation for Nature (IUCN). The Central Zoo Authority identified the Cheer Pheasant as specie for conservation breeding with an objective to establish viable and self-sustainable population.
Q. River of Sorrow is?
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Swan River, Una District