Baghal
Description: The state was founded 11th century and Arki was declared its capital by Rana Sabha Chand in 1643.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Arki was the capital of which princely Hill state?
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Q. Which pass in Himachal Pradesh is known as the “Gateway to Lahaul” and connects Kullu Valley to Lahaul and Spiti Valley?
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Ans: Rohtang Pass
Q. Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan was member of which boundary commission?
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Radcliffe Commission
Description: Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan was Indian National Congress nominee on the Radcliffe Commission that defined the boundaries of India and Pakistan.
Justice Mehr Chand Mahajan was born on 23 December 1889 in Nagrota, Kangra district – 1967. He was the third Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of India. Prior to that he was the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir during the reign of Maharaja Hari Singh and played a key role in the accession of J&K to India.
Q. Shingo La connects Himachal with which Indian region?
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Ladakh
Description: Shingo-la is a mountain pass in India, on the border between Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. There is a shallow lake or pool 20m below the pass. The pass is on a long-distance footpath linking Zanskar and Lahaul, used often by locals and trekkers alike.
This pass may be considered as an entry point to Lugnak Valley in Zanskar. The nearest inhabited village on Zanskar side is Kurgiakh and on the Lahaul side is Chikka.
Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the famous Roerich Art Gallery located?
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Answer: Kullu.