HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Arki was the capital of which princely Hill state?
Baghal
Description: The state was founded 11th century and Arki was declared its capital by Rana Sabha Chand in 1643.
Q. Who is popularly known as ‘Pahari Gandhi’?
Baba Kanshi Ram
Description: Baba Kanshi Ram was an Indian poet and activist for independence. The death sentences handed out to Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev in 1931 had a great impact on him. He vowed to wear black clothes until India achieved its independence. He adhered to his vow until he died on 15 October 1943 and came to be known affectionately as the Siyahposh Jarnail (The Black General).
In 1937, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru awarded him the title of Pahari Gandhi.
Q. Which Pass connects Chitkul with Harshil in Uttrakhand?
Lamkhaga Pass
Description: Lamkhaga Pass connects Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh with Harshil in Uttrakhand. The Lamkhaga Pass trek starts from Chitkul the last Village of Sangla valley in Himachal.
Q. Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary located in which district?
Chamba
Description: Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the lap of Bhandal Valley in Chamba district. The northern area of the sanctuary shared boundary with Jammu and Kashmir. Gamgul Siyabehi Wildlife Sanctuary is considered only sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh where the endangered species of Kashmir Stag is found.
Q. In Which year George Everest made astronomical readings and sightings of the Himalaya mountains from Churdhar peak
1834
Description: George Everest made many astronomical readings and sightings of the Himalaya mountains from Churdhar peak around 1834. George Everest was the Surveyor General of India and did the initial survey of the full length of India as well as some very accurate measurements of the earth’s curvature.
