HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz

Q. Which Pass connects Kinnaur district with China?

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Shipki La

Description: Shipki La is a mountain pass and border post with a dozen buildings of significant size on the India-China border. It is located in Kinnaur district in the state of Himachal Pradesh and Tibet, China. The pass is one of India’s border posts for trade with Tibet.

The river Sutlej, which is called Langqên Zangbo in Tibet, enters India (from Tibet) near this pass. The pass is close to town of Khab.

Q. In which district is the famous Kandaghat Railway Station, one of the oldest in India, located?

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Answer: Solan.

Q. Which Pass connects Rohru with Dodra Kwar?

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Chanshal Pass

Description: Chanshal Pass connect Rohru with Dodra Kwar of Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Chanshal Pass elevation is 3750 meters, and seasonable road connecting Rohru and Dodra Kwar.

The pass sits atop Chanshal Peak, which at 4,520 metres (14,830 ft) is the highest peak in the Shimla district. The pass remains open from May to October and is covered with snow for the rest of the year.

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

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1st September 1972

Q. Yamuna river leaves Himachal Pradesh at which place?

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Tajewala

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