HP GK Questions with Answers & Quiz
Q. When Kalka Shimla rail track included in UNESCO world heritage?
July 2008
Q. Which Pass connects Kinnaur district with China?
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. Which is the longest river in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Sutlej River.
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. Indrahar Pass connects Kangra with which district?
Chamba
Indrahar Pass connects Kangra with Chamba district. Quick facts about Indrahar Pass:
- Indrahar pass forms the border between Kangra and Chamba districts.
- Indrahar Pass is a mountain pass in the Dhauladhar range
- Indrahar Pass is at an altitude of 4,342 meters (14,245 feet)
- Indrahar Pass is near the tourist town of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh
- Indrahar Pass part of a very popular trekking route from Dharamshala.
- It attracts thousands of tourists from across the world during the trekking season between April – October every year.
