15th April, 1948
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. When did Himachal Pradesh was constituted?
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Q. What is the name of the traditional festival celebrated in Lahaul and Spiti, marking the end of winter and the beginning of the sowing season?
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Answer: Halda.
Q. Who mentioned Churdhar Peak in his book, The Great Arc?
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John Keay
Description: The Churdhar Peak was mentioned in the book, The Great Arc, by John Keay. The Churdhar peal was referred by John Keay as The Chur.
Q. How Many Gram Panchayats are in Himachal?
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Ans: 3,615 Gram Panchayats
Description: Recently 412 new Panchayats have been recently and now has 3,615 Gram Panchayats.
Q. Which Bank has funded HP Shiva Pilot Project?
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Asian Development Bank
Description: Asian Development Bank funded HP Shiva Pilot project would be implemented in four districts of lower Himachal, in which Bilaspur, Mandi, Kangra and Hamirpur. About 17 groups have been formed for implementation of the project in the identified districts, under which four groups in Bilaspur, five groups in Kangra, six groups in Mandi and two groups in Hamirpur have been formed. 10-hectare land has been included in one group. Under the project fruit bearing sapling would be planted in 170-hectare area in the identified districts.