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HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz

  1. Which is the highest peak in Himachal Pradesh?

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    Shilla (7025 mts in Kinnaur)

    Description: Shilla (7025 mts) is a highest mountain peak in Himachal Pradesh. It’s close to Spiti Valley, part of the Himalaya mountains. The name may be derived from: Shi = death, Shi-la = range or peak death. Other meanings locally offered are ‘a place of monastery’ or ‘a gateway to heaven’. The Shilla peak is on the divide between Lingti and Shilla Nullah/nala.

  2. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the famous Baijnath Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, located?

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    Answer: Kangra.

  3. On which date Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory?

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    1 November 1956

  4. In Which year Moorcraft reach Rohtang Pass?

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    1820

    Description: Moorcraft reach Rohtang Pass in 1920. He was first Englishman to reach the Rohtang Pass.

  5. When Mahasu and Shimla districts were recognized as Shimla and Solan districts?

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    1st September 1972

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