HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz

Which endangered Himalayan Pheasant breed in captivity released in Jungle?

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Wild Cheer pheasant
Description: Wild Life Wing of the state Forest Department has released Wild Cheer pheasant, an endangered Himalayan Pheasant breed in captivity near Seri village in Kasumpti Assembly constituency of district Shimla.
Cheer pheasant is an endangered Himalayan pheasant red-listed by International Union for Conservation for Nature (IUCN). The Central Zoo Authority identified the Cheer Pheasant as specie for conservation breeding with an objective to establish viable and self-sustainable population.
Who has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Atal Medical and Research University?

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Dr Surender Kashyap
What is the name of the traditional festival celebrated in Lahaul and Spiti, marking the end of winter and the beginning of the sowing season?

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Answer: Halda.
In which district is the famous Prashar Lake located, known for its floating island?

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Answer: Mandi.
In which year Sir Louis Dane crossed Pin Parbati Pass?

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August 1884
Description: Sir Louis Dane had first crossed the Pin Parbati Pass in August 1884 in search of an alternate route to the Spiti valley.
Sir Louis William Dane was an administrator during the time of the British Raj.