July 2008
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. When Kalka Shimla rail track included in UNESCO world heritage?
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Q. Who have been conferred with Himachal Gaurav Puraskar-2020?
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Writer and photographer Birbal Sharma, noted singer Balkrishan Sharma, noted Doctor Mangat Ram Dogra and folk singer Narender Thakur
Q. When Hamirpur and Una districts were created by trifurcation of Kangra districts?
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1st September 1972
Description: On 1st September 1972 two more districts viz Hamirpur and Una were created by trifurcation of Kangra districts. On the same day, Mahasu and Shimla districts were recognised as Shimla and Solan districts.
Since, 1st September 1972 onwards, there had been no change in the administrative structure of HP. Presently, there are 12 districts, 52 Sub-divisions, 75 tehsils and 34 Sub-tehsils in Himachal Pradesh.
Q. Who has been appointed 24th Chief Election Commissioner of India?
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Sushil Chandra
Description: Sushil Chandra has been appointed 24th Chief Election Commissioner of India, succeeding Sunil Arora.
Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the famous Tabo Monastery, often referred to as the “Ajanta of the Himalayas”?
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Answer: Lahaul-Spiti