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In Which year State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament?

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18 December 1970
Description: On 18 December 1970, the State of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by Parliament, and the new state came into being on 25 January 1971. Himachal became the 18th state of the Indian Union with Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar as its first chief minister.
Rohru is located on the bank of which river?

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Pabbar
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.
Who has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Atal Medical and Research University?

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Dr Surender Kashyap
Sher Jung used to write Urdu poetry under the penname

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Indrahar Pass connects Kangra with which district?
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Chamba
Indrahar Pass connects Kangra with Chamba district. Quick facts about Indrahar Pass:
1. Indrahar pass forms the border between Kangra and Chamba districts.
2. Indrahar Pass is a mountain pass in the Dhauladhar range
3. Indrahar Pass is at an altitude of 4,342 meters (14,245 feet)
4. Indrahar Pass is near the tourist town of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh
5. Indrahar Pass part of a very popular trekking route from Dharamshala.
6. It attracts thousands of tourists from across the world during the trekking season between April – October every year.

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