Padmasambhan
Description: Padmasambhan, who was a missionary, visited Lahaul-Spiti in the 8th century and introduced Buddhism in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Who introduced Buddhism in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?
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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. 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. Which Panchayat has become 1st Panchayat connected with high-speed internet using satellite-based VSAT link?
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Kolong Gram Panchayat of Lahaul Spiti district
Description: Kolong Gram Panchayat of Lahaul Spiti district has become the first Panchayat connected with the high-speed internet using satellite-based VSAT link.
Total 153 Gram Panchayats of Lahaul Spiti, Kinnaur, Pangi and Bharmour will be connected with high-speed internet. It’s under Bharat Net project – being funded by the government of India and coordinated by Department of Information and Technology of Himachal Pradesh.
Q. 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.