Baghal
Description: The state was founded 11th century and Arki was declared its capital by Rana Sabha Chand in 1643.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Arki was the capital of which princely Hill state?
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Q. Which festival is celebrated in Lahaul and Spiti during winter, where people engage in masked dances to ward off evil spirits?
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Answer: Losar Festival.
Q. Who is popularly known as ‘Pahari Gandhi’?
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Baba Kanshi Ram
Description: Baba Kanshi Ram was an Indian poet and activist for independence. The death sentences handed out to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in 1931 had a great impact on him. He vowed to wear black clothes until India achieved its independence. He adhered to his vow until he died on 15 October 1943 and came to be known affectionately as the Siyahposh Jarnail (The Black General).
In 1937, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru awarded him the title of Pahari Gandhi.
Q. Which is the highest cricket ground in the world, located in Chail, Himachal Pradesh?
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Answer: Chail Cricket Ground.
Q. Which pass separates Chamba from Lahaul?
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Chobia Pass
Description: Chobia Pass is among the second highest altitude pass in the Pir Pangal range located at an elevation of 4966 m. The pass connects Chamba with Lahaul across the Pir Panjal range.