HP GK Questions
51. Famous personality Sh. Satya Dev Bushahri belonged to which district of HP?
- A) Kullu
- B) Mandi
- C) Shimla
- D) Solan
C) Shimla
Explanation: Sh. Satya Dev Bushahri was a prominent figure from the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh, known for his contributions to literature and culture.
52. In which year did Mohammad Bin Tughlaq capture the Kangra fort?
- A) 1337 AD
- B) 1347 AD
- C) 1355 AD
- D) 1365 AD
A) 1337 AD
Explanation: Mohammad Bin Tughlaq captured the Kangra fort in 1337 AD during his reign, expanding his control over the strategic and historically significant fort.
53. Dangi folk dance is performed in which district of HP?
- A) Chamba
- B) Kullu
- C) Sirmour
- D) Shimla
A) Chamba
Explanation: Dangi is a traditional folk dance performed in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. This dance is an important part of the cultural heritage of the Chamba region and is typically performed during local festivals and celebrations.
54. Which of the following temple is not built in Pagoda style?
- A) Jwalamukhi in Kangra
- B) Hidimba Devi at Manali
- C) Sungra Maheshwar in Kinnaur
- D) Tripura Sundari at Naggar Kullu
A) Jwalamukhi in Kangra
Explanation: The Jwalamukhi Temple in Kangra is not built in the Pagoda style. It is known for its dome-shaped structure, unlike the pagoda-style temples like Hidimba Devi at Manali, Sungra Maheshwar in Kinnaur, and Tripura Sundari at Naggar Kullu.
55. The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang visited Jalandhara in 635 A.D. and remained in the Kangra Valley as the guest of which ruler?
- A) Bhuma Chand
- B) Utito (Adima)
- C) Jagdish Chand
- D) Prithvi Chandra
B) Utito (Adima)
Explanation: The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen Tsang visited Jalandhara in 635 A.D. and stayed in the Kangra Valley as the guest of the ruler Utito (Adima).
56. According to the 2011 census, the population of H.P. is what percentage of the population of India?
- A) 0.95%
- B) 1.5%
- C) 0.57%
- D) 1.3%
C) 0.57%
Explanation: According to the 2011 census, the population of Himachal Pradesh is approximately 0.57% of the total population of India.
57. Which of the following mountain ranges is the easternmost range that separates Spiti & Kinnaur from Tibet?
- A) Pir Panjal
- B) Shivalik
- C) Dharamshala
- D) Zanskar
D) Zanskar
Explanation: The Zanskar range is the easternmost mountain range that separates Spiti and Kinnaur from Tibet.
58. Which of the following pass is not part of the Great Himalayan Range?
- A) Bara Lacha Pass
- B) Kang-la
- C) Parang-la
- D) Rohtang Pass
D) Rohtang Pass
Explanation: Rohtang Pass is not part of the Great Himalayan Range; it is located in the Pir Panjal Range. Bara Lacha Pass, Kang-la, and Parang-la are part of the Great Himalayan Range.
59. The following Hot Water Spring was discovered by the then Chief Medical Officer of Kangra Captain A. Colman:
- A) Lunani
- B) Salol
- C) Kopra
- D) Manikaran
B) Salol
Explanation: The Salol hot water spring was discovered by Captain A. Colman, who was the Chief Medical Officer of Kangra.
60. On the top where roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti, and Lahaul meet is the following Pass:
- A) Rohtang Pass
- B) Kunzum Pass
- C) Baralacha Pass
- D) Shingo-la
C) Baralacha Pass
Explanation: Baralacha Pass is the junction where roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti, and Lahaul meet.