1864
Description: In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. Earlier Murree, northeast of Rawalpindi (now in Pakistan) was the summer Capital of British India.
HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. When Shimla was declared as the Summer Capital of British India?
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Q. Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) is located at which place?
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Bemloe, Shimla
Q. Saach Pass is situated in which district?
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Chamba
Description: Saach Pass is a 4,420-metre-high mountain pass in Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, India on the Pir Panjal Range of the Himalayas.
Sach Pass connects the Chamba valley with the Pangi valleys of Himachal Pradesh.
Q. River Pabbar originated from which lake?
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Chandra Nahan Lake (Shimla)
Description: Pabbar river originate from Chandranahan lake. Lake is located on the south-eastern slopes of the main Himalayas which lies to the north west of Rohru in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Chandranahan lake is a revered lake for the inhabitants of the valley.
Q. Where is Sobha Singh Art Gallery located?
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Andreta, Near Palampur in Kangra District