Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge Quiz Question 1: Which is the only village in Himachal Pradesh that still follows the ancient “Kanishta” system of governance (ruled by a council of 12 members)?A) MalanaB) NaggarC) KalpaD) Sangla Question 2: The “Dashair Lake” (also called Sarkund) is located in which remote valley of Kullu district?A) Parvati ValleyB) Tirthan ValleyC) Lug ValleyD) Nirmand Valley Question 3: The “Purbani Khas” village in Kangra is famous for its centuries-old tradition of making which musical instrument?A) Ranasingha (long trumpet)B) DholC) AlgozaD) Shehnai Question 4: Which pass connects the remote Bara Bhangal area of Kangra with the Miyar Nalla valley in Lahaul?A) Kalihani PassB) Chobia PassC) Thamsar PassD) Makori Jot Question 5: The “Brelangi” village near Reckong Peo is famous for growing which rare high-altitude flower that is used in Tibetan medicine?A) Brahma KamalB) Blue PoppyC) Yartsa Gunbu (Caterpillar Fungus)D) Rhododendron Question 6: The “Lahaul Potato” (Kufri Jyoti & Kufri Lauvkar) has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.A) TrueB) False Question 7: Which is the highest battlefield in the world, located in Chamba district near the Sach Pass?A) Pir Panjal battlefieldB) Kalapani battlefieldC) Pangi battlefieldD) Chobia battlefield Question 8: The “Shri Murli Manohar Temple” at Nirmand is considered one of the oldest continuously worshipped Krishna temples in India, dating back to:A) 5th centuryB) 8th centuryC) 11th centuryD) 14th century Question 9: The “Fagli” festival celebrated in February–March in Kullu and Lahaul marks the end of winter and is also known as:A) HaldaB) LosarC) KhoglaD) Gochi Question 10: Which monastery in Spiti has a famous “fire survival” mural that survived even after the monastery was burnt down?A) TaboB) LalungC) DhankarD) Tangyud Question 11: The “Kinner Apple” from Kinnaur has also received a GI tag.A) TrueB) False Question 12: Which village in Sirmaur district is known as the “Mini Switzerland of Himachal Pradesh”?A) NahanB) RenukaC) ChurdharD) Haripurdhar Question 13: The “Shangarh Meadow” in Sainj Valley is protected as a sacred grove by which local deity?A) Jamlu DevtaB) Shringa RishiC) Budhi NaginD) Goddess Shangchul Mahadev Question 14: The “Jibhi Waterfall” in Banjar Valley is also known as:A) Chhoie WaterfallB) Rahala WaterfallC) Jogini WaterfallD) Bunter Waterfall Question 15: Which is the only district in Himachal Pradesh that has a “Desert National Park” (cold desert)?A) KinnaurB) Lahaul-SpitiC) ChambaD) Kullu Question 16: The “Tattapani Mahotsav” is organised every year on the occasion of:A) Makar SankrantiB) LohriC) BaisakhiD) Shivratri Question 17: The “Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga” is believed to be located in the Dhauladhar range near Dharamshala.A) TrueB) False Question 18: Which village in Mandi district is famous for its ancient chain mail armour (Baktu) tradition?A) RewalsarB) PrasharC) KamrunagD) Chail-Chowk Question 19: The “Rangri Monastery” near Manali belongs to which Buddhist sect?A) GelugpaB) NyingmaC) KagyuD) Sakya Question 20: The “Himachal Pradesh State Museum” in Shimla was originally the residence of which British Viceroy?A) Lord CurzonB) Lord RiponC) Lord DufferinD) Lord Lansdowne Answers C (Lord Dufferin) A (Malana) C (Lug Valley) A (Ranasingha) B (Chobia Pass) C (Yartsa Gunbu) A (True) C (Pangi battlefield) B (8th century) A (Halda) B (Lalung) A (True) D (Haripurdhar) D (Goddess Shangchul Mahadev) A (Chhoie Waterfall) B (Lahaul-Spiti – Pin Valley National Park is a cold desert park) A (Makar Sankranti) A (True – local belief) D (Chail-Chowk) B (Nyingma)