HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. What is area-wise rank of HP in India?
17th
Description: Prior to India’s independence from the British, Himachal comprised the hilly regions of Punjab Province of British India. After independence, many of the hilly territories were organized as the Chief Commissioner’s province of Himachal Pradesh which later became a union territory. In 1966, hilly areas of neighbouring Punjab state were merged into Himachal and it was ultimately granted full statehood in 1971.
Q. Who has been honoured with Himachal Gaurav Purskar-2019?
Padamshri Dr. Jagat Ram
Description: Himachal Pradesh Government honoured Padamshri Dr. Jagat Ram with ‘Himachal Gaurav Purskar-2019’. Dr Jagat Ram is currently holding a post of Director of Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh. He has been conferred with the honour for his outstanding services in health sector.
Q. Saach Pass is situated in which district?
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. 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?
Answer: Halda.
Q. In which town of Himachal Pradesh is the historic Bhuri Singh Museum located?
Answer: Chamba.
