Answer: Kangra Fort.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Which historical fort in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, is known for its association with Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion?
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Q. Which Pass connects Parbati valley on the Kullu side with the Pin valley on the Spiti side?
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Pin Parbati Pass
Description: The Pin Parbati Pass is a mountain pass in Himachal Pradesh at 5,319 meters. Pin Parbati Pass connects the fertile and lush Parbati valley on the Kullu side with the Pin valley on the Spiti side.
Q. What is area-wise rank of HP in India?
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17th
Description: Prior to India’s independence from the British, Himachal comprised the hilly regions of Punjab Province of British India. After independence, many of the hilly territories were organized as the Chief Commissioner’s province of Himachal Pradesh which later became a union territory. In 1966, hilly areas of neighbouring Punjab state were merged into Himachal and it was ultimately granted full statehood in 1971.
Q. Which Panchayat has become 1st Panchayat connected with high-speed internet using satellite-based VSAT link?
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Kolong Gram Panchayat of Lahaul Spiti district
Description: Kolong Gram Panchayat of Lahaul Spiti district has become the first Panchayat connected with the high-speed internet using satellite-based VSAT link.
Total 153 Gram Panchayats of Lahaul Spiti, Kinnaur, Pangi and Bharmour will be connected with high-speed internet. It’s under Bharat Net project – being funded by the government of India and coordinated by Department of Information and Technology of Himachal Pradesh.
Q. Which Scheme is rolled out to promote ‘Zero budget Natural Farming’?
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Prakritik kheti-khushhal Kisan
Description: In order to encourage ‘Zero Budget Natural Farming’ in the state, a new scheme ‘Prakritik kheti-Kaushal Kisan’ was launched with a budget provision of Rs. 25 crore. Under the scheme farmers would be provided training, necessary equipments, bio-pesticides, bio-insecticides, etc. The scheme was rolled in September 2018.