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HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz

  1. Where is the Mahima Public Library?

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    Nahan

    Description: Mahima Library is one of oldest library in Himachal. It’s housed at Nahan in Sirmour district of Himachal Pradesh. The library that was constructed in 19th century. It has been dedicated to Princess Mahima, daughter of Maharaja Shamsher Prakash, since she was keen of reading and had a wish that every person in the area should adopt the habit of reading. However, princess Mahima died at the age of 12, and in memory of her, Maharaja Shamsher Prakash established library.

  2. Which Pass connects Lahaul district to Ladakh?

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    Bara-lacha Pass

    Description: Bara-lacha Pass (el. 4,890 m or 16,040 ft) is a high mountain pass in Zanskar range, connecting Lahaul district in Himachal Pradesh to Ladakh in Jammu and Kashmir. Pass is situated along the Leh–Manali Highway.

  3. In which scripture is the war between Divodas and Shambhar mentioned?

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    Rig Veda

  4. Yamuna river enters Himachal Pradesh at which place?

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    Khadar Majri

  5. In which year Baghat ruler Durga Singh accorded the hereditary title of Raja?

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    1928

    Description: Durga Singh was the last ruler of Bhagat state. Durga Singh succeeded his father in 1911 as a minor. In June 1928, he was accorded the hereditary title of Raja. Raja Durga Singh acceded his state to the Union of India on 15 April 1948.

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