Himachal Pradesh GK Quiz (Himachal GK)
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This Himachal GK quiz has 15 questions on the hill state, covering its statehood journey, leaders, peaks, passes, rivers and dams, UNESCO sites, monasteries, festivals, crafts and state symbols. It is a quick, honest test of Himachal general knowledge for residents, travellers and exam aspirants alike.
The questions start easy and get harder. Kullu Dussehra, the Kalka-Shimla railway and McLeod Ganj are friendly openers, while Reo Purgyil, Satyanand Stokes, Tabo's founding year and the jujurana test real depth. That range makes these Himachal GK questions useful for HPPSC, state selection board, patwari and police exam preparation, and for school quiz practice too.
Play all 15, check your score, then open the answer key below. Every Himachal GK question answer includes a short explanation with a linked fact, such as which dam made which reservoir. Replay it after a few days to see how much stuck, and share your result to challenge friends.
A fact worth knowing: Himachal's famous apple industry traces back to 1916, when Samuel Evans Stokes, an American who made the Shimla hills his home, planted Delicious apple saplings at Kotgarh. Apples are now among the state's most important crops.
Himachal Pradesh GK questions with answers
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On which date did Himachal Pradesh become a full-fledged state?
- 15 April 1948
- 1 November 1966
- 25 January 1971
- 26 January 1950
Answer: 25 January 1971. Himachal became India's 18th state on 25 January 1971. 15 April 1948 is Himachal Day, when about 30 hill princely states were merged into one province.
Who was the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, often called the architect of the state?
- Yashwant Singh Parmar
- Virbhadra Singh
- Ram Lal Thakur
- Shanta Kumar
Answer: Yashwant Singh Parmar. Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar led Himachal from 1952 and campaigned for full statehood, which came in 1971 during his tenure.
Which town was made Himachal Pradesh's winter capital in 2017?
- Mandi
- Kullu
- Solan
- Dharamshala
Answer: Dharamshala. Dharamshala was declared the second (winter) capital in 2017, and the Vidhan Sabha holds its winter sessions at a complex near the town. Shimla remains the main capital.
The Kalka-Shimla Railway is part of which UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Photo: Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Mountain Railways of India
- Western Ghats
- Great Himalayan National Park
- Hill Forts of India
Answer: Mountain Railways of India. It was added in 2008 to the Mountain Railways of India site, alongside the Darjeeling Himalayan and Nilgiri Mountain railways.
The Atal Tunnel, opened in 2020, runs beneath which pass?
- Baralacha La
- Rohtang Pass
- Kunzum Pass
- Jalori Pass
Answer: Rohtang Pass. The 9.02 km tunnel under Rohtang links Manali with Lahaul valley and keeps the route open in winter, cutting the drive by about 46 km.
Which is the highest peak in Himachal Pradesh?
- Deo Tibba
- Indrasan
- Reo Purgyil
- Shilla
Answer: Reo Purgyil. Reo Purgyil (6,816 m) in Kinnaur district, near the Tibet border, is the state's highest point.
Which UNESCO-listed national park in Himachal Pradesh is in Kullu district?
Photo: Samir Azad, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Pin Valley National Park
- Khirganga National Park
- Inderkilla National Park
- Great Himalayan National Park
Answer: Great Himalayan National Park. The Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014 for its rich Himalayan biodiversity.
The Bhakra Dam, whose reservoir is Gobind Sagar, is built on which river?
- Beas
- Ravi
- Chenab
- Sutlej
Answer: Sutlej. Bhakra stands on the Sutlej in Bilaspur district. Pong Dam on the Beas forms another big reservoir, the Maharana Pratap Sagar.
Who introduced American apple varieties at Kotgarh in 1916, launching Himachal's apple economy?
- Satyanand Stokes
- Jim Corbett
- Verrier Elwin
- Annie Besant
Answer: Satyanand Stokes. Samuel Evans Stokes, an American who settled in the Shimla hills and later took the name Satyanand, planted Delicious apple saplings there.
Which bird, known locally as the jujurana, is Himachal Pradesh's state bird?
- Himalayan monal
- Western tragopan
- Cheer pheasant
- Koklass pheasant
Answer: Western tragopan. The Western tragopan is a rare pheasant of the western Himalaya. The Himalayan monal is Uttarakhand's state bird; Himachal's state animal is the snow leopard.
McLeod Ganj, home of the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile, is in which district?
Photo: Adam Jones from Kelowna, BC, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Kangra
- Kullu
- Chamba
- Mandi
Answer: Kangra. McLeod Ganj sits above Dharamshala in Kangra district. The Dalai Lama has lived there since 1960.
How many districts does Himachal Pradesh have?
- 10
- 11
- 12
- 14
Answer: 12. Himachal has 12 districts. Lahaul and Spiti is the largest by area and the most thinly populated.
Where is the famous week-long Dussehra held at Dhalpur Maidan, starting on Vijayadashami itself?
Photo: Kondephy, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Shimla
- Mandi
- Chamba
- Kullu
Answer: Kullu. Kullu Dussehra begins when celebrations elsewhere end. Hundreds of village deities are carried in procession to join Lord Raghunath.
Tabo Monastery, founded in 996 CE and among the oldest functioning monasteries in the Himalaya, is in which valley?
Photo: Amitabha Gupta, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Kullu valley
- Spiti valley
- Kangra valley
- Parvati valley
Answer: Spiti valley. Tabo in Spiti was founded by the translator Rinchen Zangpo. Its painted murals have earned it the name 'Ajanta of the Himalayas'.
The Chamba rumal of Himachal Pradesh is a famous form of what?
- Metal casting
- Wood carving
- Embroidery
- Pottery
Answer: Embroidery. The Chamba rumal is a square cloth embroidered with a double satin stitch, so the picture looks the same on both sides. It holds a Geographical Indication tag.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Himachal Pradesh quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions with four options each. The quiz takes about 5 minutes, and each answer has a short explanation.
Can I play the Himachal Pradesh quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. It is completely free with no login or registration. Your score appears instantly, and you can replay or share it whenever you like.
Is this Himachal GK quiz useful for HPPSC and other state exams?
It is a good revision round for the Himachal section of HPPSC, patwari, police and teacher exams. It covers history, geography, dams, heritage, culture and state symbols. For national topics, try our Indian history and Indian polity quizzes.
Where can I find the answers to these Himachal GK questions?
The answer key with an explanation for every question is on this page, below the quiz. Play first for a fair score, then use the key to revise.