Theog
Description: Theog Princely state was the first state in Himachal to declare People’s Raj. Theog ruler handed over the governance if the state to Surat Singh on 15th August 1947.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Which was the first princely state declare People’s Raj?
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Q. Which Pass connects Lahaul with Zanskar?
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Kang La Pass
Description: The Kang La Pass connects Lahaul with Zanskar valley on to the Ladakh. Kang La Pass was the traditional route used by Lahaulis to cross over into Zanskar.
Q. Baspa river is a tributary of which river?
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Satluj
Q. 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.
Q. When Hamirpur and Una districts were created by trifurcation of Kangra districts?
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1st September 1972
Description: On 1st September 1972 two more districts viz Hamirpur and Una were created by trifurcation of Kangra districts. On the same day, Mahasu and Shimla districts were recognised as Shimla and Solan districts.
Since, 1st September 1972 onwards, there had been no change in the administrative structure of HP. Presently, there are 12 districts, 52 Sub-divisions, 75 tehsils and 34 Sub-tehsils in Himachal Pradesh.