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.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Which was the first princely state declare People’s Raj?
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Q. Sher Jung used to write Urdu poetry under the penname
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‘Naqquash’
Q. In which district is the famous Prashar Lake located, known for its floating island?
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Answer: Mandi.
Q. Who mentioned Churdhar Peak in his book, The Great Arc?
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John Keay
Description: The Churdhar Peak was mentioned in the book, The Great Arc, by John Keay. The Churdhar peal was referred by John Keay as The Chur.
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.