Acharya Diwakar Datt Sharma
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. What is the name of Sanskrit Scholar who has given name to Himachal Pradesh?
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Q. In Which Year Sher Jung surrender to the Ambala Police?
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1930
Description: After failed train robbery, Sher Jung sought refuge in the Shivalik jungles and dodged his British pursuers until a reward of Rs. 30,000 was declared on his head. Sher Jung then said to have surrendered for the sake of the reward money that would be used for furthering the cause of the revolutionary struggle. Sher Jung’s surrender to the Ambala Police in March 1930. Sher Jung was tried and sentenced to death in 1930 but the sentence was later commuted to life sentence.
Q. Bandli Wild Life Sanctuary is located in which district?
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Mandi
Description: Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in district Mandi. Sanctuary has small population of Chir pheasant and Leopard. Other wildlife found in Bandli Sanctuary includes Himalayan Black Bear, common Palm Civet, Barking Deer, Goral, Indian hare, Rhesus Macaque
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.
Q. Baspa river is a tributary of which river?
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Satluj