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. Who was the leader of Dhami movement 1939?
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Bhagmal Sohta
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. Three Zero Campaign is associated with which disease?
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Ans: AIDS
Description: The Himachal Pradesh Government has launched a decisive campaign against AIDS with the goal of three zero which includes Zero infection, Zero death and Zero discrimination.
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.