States of India: Himachal Pradesh Quiz 1

States of India: Himachal Pradesh Quiz 1

Test your knowledge of Himachal Pradesh with this exciting quiz! Explore the rich history, culture, geography, famous personalities, and achievements of this beautiful state.

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1. Which lake is famous in the Kullu district?

Suraj Tal
Renuka Lake
Naini Lake
Beas Kund

2. In which year Shimla was declared the summer capital of British India?

1854
1864
1875
1894

3. Which soldier from present-day Himachal Pradesh was the first to be posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra, India's highest gallantry award?

Major Somnath Sharma
Rifleman Sanjay Kumar
Naib Subedar Bana Singh
Captain Vikram Batra

4. Which hockey legend from Himachal Pradesh captained the Indian team to a gold medal in the 1964 Olympics and was honored with the Arjuna Award and Padma Shri?

Dhyan Chand
Balbir Singh Sr.
Charanjit Singh
Ajit Pal Singh

5. What is the second official language of Himachal Pradesh?

Hindi
English
Pahari
Sanskrit

6. What was the ancient name of the Kangra region in Himachal Pradesh?

Bhimkot
Trigarta
Kullut
Nagarkot

7. What is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh?

Himalayan Monal
Peacock
Sparrow
Western Tragopan

8. Which is the most populous district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh?

Lahaul and Spiti
Kullu
Mandi
Kangra

9. Which is the largest district of Himachal Pradesh by area?

Lahaul and Spiti
Kullu
Mandi
Chamba

10. Who was the first Governor of Himachal Pradesh?

S. Chakravarti
Amin ud-din Ahmad Khan
A. K. Banerjee
Hokishe Sema

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