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. Arki was the capital of which princely Hill state?
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Baghal
Description: The state was founded 11th century and Arki was declared its capital by Rana Sabha Chand in 1643.
Q. What is area-wise rank of HP in India?
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17th
Description: Prior to India’s independence from the British, Himachal comprised the hilly regions of Punjab Province of British India. After independence, many of the hilly territories were organized as the Chief Commissioner’s province of Himachal Pradesh which later became a union territory. In 1966, hilly areas of neighbouring Punjab state were merged into Himachal and it was ultimately granted full statehood in 1971.
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. In which town of Himachal Pradesh is the historic Bhuri Singh Museum located?
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Answer: Chamba.