Himachal Pradesh is a Himalayan state in northern India with Shimla as the summer capital and Dharamshala as the winter capital. It became a state in 1971 and is known for hill agriculture, hydropower, and tourism.
Himachal Pradesh GK Questions with Answers PDF
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| Capital | Shimla |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 25 January 1971 (statehood; earlier a Part C state and union territory) |
| Official language(s) | Hindi |
| Public Service Commission | HPPSC |
| Flagship exam | HPAS / Allied Services |
Focus your revision on: Himalayan geography and passes · Shimla and colonial hill station history · Hydropower on Sutlej and Beas · Apple and horticulture economy · HPAS examination.
Himachal Pradesh GK questions and answers
- What is the summer capital of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Shimla - What is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Dharamshala - In which year did Himachal Pradesh become a state?
Answer: 1971 - Which mountain range covers most of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Himalayas (Western Himalayas) - Which Public Service Commission conducts HPAS exams?
Answer: Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) - Which river valley project is associated with the Sutlej in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Bhakra-Nangal (Sutlej basin) - Which language is the official language of Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: Hindi - Which district is known for the Spiti cold desert landscape?
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti - Which hill station served as the summer capital of British India?
Answer: Shimla - Which fruit crop is Himachal Pradesh widely known for in the hill economy?
Answer: Apple
How to prepare for HPPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for HPAS / Allied Services. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Himachal Pradesh GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for HPPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for HPAS / Allied Services. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Himachal Pradesh GK?
Himalayan geography and passes; Shimla and colonial hill station history; Hydropower on Sutlej and Beas; Apple and horticulture economy; HPAS examination.