Himachal Pradesh GK Questions
11. In which year was Shimla declared the summer capital of British India?
- A) 1860
- B) 1864
- C) 1867
- D) 1870
Answer: 1864
12. Which is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh?
- A) Renuka Lake
- B) Dal Lake
- C) Prashar Lake
- D) Chandratal Lake
Answer: Renuka Lake
13. Where is the headquarters of the Central Tibetan Administration located?
- A) Dharamsala
- B) Shimla
- C) Kullu
- D) Mandi
Answer: Dharamsala
14. Which district has the highest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh?
- A) Shimla
- B) Hamirpur
- C) Kangra
- D) Solan
Answer: Hamirpur
15. In which year was the construction of Rashtrapati Niwas, also known as Viceregal Lodge, completed?
- A) 1880
- B) 1888
- C) 1895
- D) 1900
Answer: 1888
16. How many wildlife sanctuaries are there in Himachal Pradesh?
- A) 28
- B) 30
- C) 31
- D) 32
Answer: 32
17. In which year was the Great Himalayan National Park established?
- A) 1982
- B) 1983
- C) 1985
- D) 1984
Answer: 1984
18. In which year was the Indian Institute of Advanced Study established?
- A) 1960
- B) 1963
- C) 1964
- D) 1965
Answer: 1965
19. Which is the oldest hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh?
- A) Baner
- B) Shanon
- C) Bhakhra
- D) Thirot
Answer: Shanon
20. In which district is the Masroor Rock Cut Temple situated?
- A) Kangra
- B) Chamba
- C) Hamirpur
- D) Una
Answer: Kangra
