HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. When British completed a narrow-gauge railway between Shimla and Kalka?
1903
Description: In 1903, the British had completed a narrow-gauge railway, whose diminutive locomotive led to its being called the “toy” train, to Shimla from Kalka. The UNESCO-recognized train route passes through 102 tunnels and crosses over 850 bridges.
Q. Who has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Atal Medical and Research University?
Dr Surender Kashyap
Q. Yamuna river leaves Himachal Pradesh at which place?
Tajewala
Q. What is estimated per capita income of Himachal?
Rs. 1,76,968
Description: As per Economic Survey 2019, per capita income of Himachal Pradesh is estimated Rs. 1,76,968. While, the Growth rate of the Pradesh for the current financial year, 2018-19 has been estimated at 7.3%.
Q. Which Scheme is rolled out to promote ‘Zero budget Natural Farming’?
Prakritik kheti-khushhal Kisan
Description: In order to encourage ‘Zero Budget Natural Farming’ in the state, a new scheme ‘Prakritik kheti-Kaushal Kisan’ was launched with a budget provision of Rs. 25 crore. Under the scheme farmers would be provided training, necessary equipments, bio-pesticides, bio-insecticides, etc. The scheme was rolled in September 2018.
