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. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the famous Baijnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located?
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Answer: Kangra.
Q. Arki was the capital of which princely Hill state?
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Baghal
Description: The state was founded 11th century and Arki was declared its capital by Rana Sabha Chand in 1643.
Q. Sher Jung used to write Urdu poetry under the penname
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‘Naqquash’
Q. Which Bank has funded HP Shiva Pilot Project?
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Asian Development Bank
Description: Asian Development Bank funded HP Shiva Pilot project would be implemented in four districts of lower Himachal, in which Bilaspur, Mandi, Kangra and Hamirpur. About 17 groups have been formed for implementation of the project in the identified districts, under which four groups in Bilaspur, five groups in Kangra, six groups in Mandi and two groups in Hamirpur have been formed. 10-hectare land has been included in one group. Under the project fruit bearing sapling would be planted in 170-hectare area in the identified districts.