Introduction
From the examination point of view, Shimla district is a core part of the Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge subject. Any aspirant preparing for HP Govt Exam, such as HP JOA IT, Patwari, Panchayat Secretary, HP Allied, and other HP State-level exams. District-wise GK is important to boost your score in the exam for which you are preparing. Because the examiner asked questions from the district of Himachal Pradesh. Keeping this in mind, in this article/post, I have shared the Most Repeated district Shimla Previous Years Questions (PYQs) with you, covering the History of Shimla, Art & Culture of Shimla, and Lakes of Shimla. Please make notes and revise them accordingly.
Overview - District Shimla
- Bounded by :
- North - Kullu and Mandi
- South - Uttarakhand and Sirmaur
- East - Kinnaur
- West - Solan
- Area of district Shimla - 5131 Sq/Kms.
- Famous Peaks in Shimla district :
- Choordhar - Located at Chaupal Tehsil
- Shali Tibba - Located in the Sunni Tehsil
- Jakhoo - Located at Shimla hill
- Sian - Located near Chail
- Chansal Peak - Located at Rohru Tehsil
- Hatu Peak - Located at Kumarsain Tehsil.
- Lakes in Shimla district :
- Tani Jubbar Lake
- Gadh Kuffar Lake
- Chandra Nahan Lake
- Karali Lake
- Seven Hills of Shimla City :
- Jahku Hill
- Prospect Hill
- Elysium Hill
- Summer Hill
- Observatory Hill
- Inverarm Hill
- Bantony Hill
Most Repeated PYQs -History, Art & Culture, and Lakes of the district Shimla :
Question 1. Balsan was an offshoot of ________?
(a) Ancient Bhajji
(b) Ancient Bushahr
(c) Ancient Sirmaur
(d) Ancient Kangra
Answer: Ancient Sirmaur
Explanation: The Balsan princely state is also known as Balson. It was founded around the 12th Century A.D. The Balsan princely state was founded by 'Alak Singh'. He was a Rathore from Sirmaur. He belongs to the Malwa Royal Family.
Question 2. Which Raja of a princely state shifted the capital of the Bushahr from Sarahan to Rampur?
(a) Raja Ram Singh
(b) Raja Uger Singh
(c) Raja Kehri Singh
(d) Raja Chatter Singh
Answer: Raja Ram Singh
Explanation: Raja Ram Singh shifted the capital of the Bushahr princely state from Sarahan to Rampur. During the reign of Raja Ram Singh, 'Raja Bidhi Chand' (Raja of Kullu) invaded Bushahr and annexed the Kothis of Dhawal, Kot Kandi, and the outer Seraj area of Balram Garh.
Question 3. Who was the founder of the Tharoch Princely State?
(a) Sabir Chand
(b) Kishan Singh
(c) Prithvi Chand
(d) Kirat Chand
Answer: Kishan Singh
Explanation: Tharoch was founded by Kishan Singh around the 15th Century A.D. He was from "Sisodia Rajput". This fact is important. Kindly note. This question is asked many times in competitive exams. During the Gorkha attack, Karam Singh was the ruler of Tharoch.
Question 4. Which of the following was the Last Raja of the Dhami Princely State?
(a) Pritam Singh
(b) Karam Chand
(c) Rana Dalip Singh
(d) Gohar Chand
Answer: Rana Dalip Singh
Explanation: Rana Dalip Singh was the Last Raja of Dhami. Dhami was founded by Govind Pal (Descendent of Prithvi Raj Chauhan). Its capital was located at Halog. During the Gorkha attacks, Dalel Singh was the ruler of Dhami.
Question 5. Which Raja of Jubbal shifted the capital of Jubbal from Purana Jubbal to Present Jubbal, called Deorha?
(a) Raja Bhag Chand
(b) Raja Gohar Chand
(c) Raja Puran Chand
(d) Raja Gyan Chand
Answer: Raja Gohar Chand
Explanation: Raja Gohar Chand was the ruler of the Jubbal princely state. He shifted the Jubbal capital from Purana Jubbal to the new Jubbal. New jubbal is called Deorha.
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Question 6. Where is the "Marich Havan Kund" Temple located in the district of Shimla?
(a) Kumarsain
(b) Deora
(c) Sarahan
(d) Rampur
Answer: Kumarsain
Explanation: Marich Havan Kund Temple is located near Dholaseri at Kumarsain. This temple was reopened on 22nd February, 2005, after 900 Years.
Question 7. Which of the following places in Shimla, 'Sipi Fair' is celebrated?
(a) Mashobra
(b) Jakhu
(c) Kufri
(d) Kotkhai
Answer: Mashobra
Explanation: Sipi fair is celebrated at Sihpur below Mashobra. It is celebrated every year on the 1st of Jaistha (in May). Sip Fair is dedicated to Sip Devta. Archery is a famous game at this fair.
Question 8. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the 'Pathar ka Khel' fair celebrated?
(a) Kangra
(b) Shimla
(c) Kullu
(d) Mandi
Answer: Shimla
Explanation: Pathar ka khel fair is celebrated at the village Halog in the district of Shimla. As we know, Halog was the capital of the erstwhile princely Dhami State. This fair is held every year on the 2nd day of Diwali in the month of Kartik (November).
Question 9. 'Burah' and 'Sih' are the folk dances related to which district of H.P?
(a) Shimla
(b) Kangra
(c) Kullu
(d) Chamba
Answer: Shimla
Explanation: Burah and Sih are the folk dances. It is related to Jubbal Rohru and Shimla.
Question 10. What is the capacity of the Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Project?
(a) 1200
(b) 1500
(c) 1800
(d) 2200
Answer: 1500
Explanation: The Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Project has a total power generation capacity of 1500 MW.
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Question 11. At which place River Satluj enter Shimla?
(a) Badhal
(b) Nirmand
(c) Sunni
(d) Firnu
Answer: Badhal
Explanation: River Satluj enters the Shimla district at the Badhal village in Rampur tehsil, and leaves the Satluj river at Sunni.
Question 12. 'Chamola', 'Savera Khad', and 'Nogli' are the tributaries of which river?
(a) Beas
(b) Satluj
(c) Ravi
(d) Yamuna
Answer: Satluj
Explanation: 'Khekhar', 'Chamola', 'Savera Khad', 'Nogli', and 'Kingal' are the tributaries of the Satluj River in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh.
Question 13. At which place does the 'River Giri Ganga' originate?
(a) Kupar Peak
(b) Shali Tibba
(c) Choordhar
(d) Chansal Peak
Answer: Kupar Peak
Explanation: River Giri Ganga rises from Kupar Peak. 'Ashwani Khad' is the main feeder of Giri Ganga. "Shimla Town' is built upon this river. This question is important. Kindly mark it.
Question 14. Which peak of Shimla district's Pabbar River rises from?
(a) Kupar Peak
(b) Chansal Peak
(c) Chandra Nahan peak
(d) Shalli Tibba
Answer: Chandra Nahan Peak
Explanation: The Pabbar River rises from the Chandra Nahan peak at the Rohru tehsil of Shimla district. It rises through Rohru, Jubbal, & merge with the Tons River at Tiuni in Uttarakhand.
Question 15. 'Shikri' and 'Pejore' are the tributaries of which river?
(a) Pabbar River
(b) River Giri Ganga
(c) Satluj
(d) Tons River
Answer: Pabbar River
Explanation: 'Shikri', 'Pejore', 'Hatkoti', and 'Andhra' are the tributaries of the Pabbar River in Shimla district.
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Conclusion
I hope you liked the above Most Important PYQs of District Shimla. These questions are dedicated to all the aspirants preparing for the HP Govt. Exams, but mostly, are important to the HP JOA IT and HP Patwari Exam 2026. Work hard and stay consistent. I wish you get a government job in 2026.
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