HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. Who introduced Buddhism in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?
Padmasambhan
Description: Padmasambhan, who was a missionary, visited Lahaul-Spiti in the 8th century and introduced Buddhism in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh
Q. In which district is the famous Prashar Lake located, known for its floating island?
Answer: Mandi.
Q. Marriage by inter-familial exchange in Himachal Pradesh is known as?
Bata-Sata
Q. Who has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Atal Medical and Research University?
Dr Surender Kashyap
Q. What was the earlier name of Indian Institute of Advanced Study?
Vice Regal Lodge
Description: Vice Regal Lodge is located on the Observatory Hills of Shimla. It was formerly the residence of the British Viceroy of India. It houses some of the most ancient articles and photographs going back to the times of the British rule in India.
The Vice Regal Lodge was designed by British architect Henry Irwin and built in the Jacobethan style during Lord Dufferin’s tenure as Viceroy. Its construction started in 1880 and was completed in 1888. Lord Dufferin occupied the lodge on 23 July 1888.
