Q. What is area-wise rank of HP in India?
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 national park in Himachal Pradesh is famous for its population of Himalayan Brown Bears?
Answer: Pin Valley National Park.
Q. Which historical fort in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, is known for its association with Mahmud of Ghazni’s invasion?
Answer: Kangra Fort.
Q. Sher Jung used to write Urdu poetry under the penname
‘Naqquash’
Q. Who wrote ‘Tryst with Tigers (1967) and Ramblings in Tigerland (1970)?
Sher Jung