On 25 January, 1971
Description: Formerly a union territory, Himachal Pradesh became a state of India on January 25, 1971
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. When Himachal Pradesh was given Statehood?
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Q. River Pabbar originated from which lake?
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Chandra Nahan Lake (Shimla)
Description: Pabbar river originate from Chandranahan lake. Lake is located on the south-eastern slopes of the main Himalayas which lies to the north west of Rohru in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Chandranahan lake is a revered lake for the inhabitants of the valley.
Q. In Which year Moorcraft reach Rohtang Pass?
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1820
Description: Moorcraft reach Rohtang Pass in 1920. He was first Englishman to reach the Rohtang Pass.
Q. When Shimla was declared as the Summer Capital of British India?
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1864
Description: In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. Earlier Murree, northeast of Rawalpindi (now in Pakistan) was the summer Capital of British India.
Q. Which was the first princely state declare People’s Raj?
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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.