HP GK PYQs Practice Mock Test 2026 | HPRCA Exam

HP GK Practice Mock Test 2026

Welcome, HP Exam Aspirants! Give your preparation an edge with our latest **HP GK Practice Mock Test**. This test features **10 essential Previous Year Questions (PYQs)** tailored for upcoming HPRCA and HPPSC exams in 2026. We've curated a balanced set of **5 normal** and **5 hard** questions to challenge your knowledge. An interactive **5-minute countdown timer** is active to simulate real exam pressure. Test yourself, see instant results with detailed explanations, and boost your score! Good luck!

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Section 1: Normal (Fundamentals)

1. What is the Vedic name of river Satluj?

Shutudri Askini Purushni Kalindi

Explanation: Satluj's ancient Vedic name is Shutudri. In Greek, it was called 'Hesidros'.

2. Which is the highest mountain peak in Himachal Pradesh?

Leo Pargial Manirang Shilla Mulkila

Explanation: Shilla Peak (7,025m) in Kinnaur is the highest peak.

3. The 'Great Himalayan National Park' (GHNP) is in which district?

Shimla Chamba Kullu Kinnaur

Explanation: GHNP is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Kullu.

4. In which year was Himachal granted full statehood?

1971 1966 1956 1948

Explanation: HP became the 18th state of India on Jan 25, 1971.

5. Who was the first Governor of Himachal Pradesh?

N.C. Mehta S. Chakravarti Bajrang Bahadur Singh K. L. Mehta

Explanation: S. Chakravarti was the first Governor after full statehood.

Section 2: Hard (Advanced)

6. Which district has the lowest population density (Census 2011)?

Lahaul & Spiti Kinnaur Chamba Sirmaur

Explanation: Lahaul & Spiti has only 2 people per square kilometer.

7. In which year was the 'Bhuri Singh Museum' established?

1908 1888 1912 1902

Explanation: Bhuri Singh Museum was established in Chamba in 1908.

8. Which region is known as the 'Orchard of Apples'?

Upper Shimla (Kotgarh) Kangra Valley Kinnaur Lahaul Valley

Explanation: Kotgarh is historically the hub for commercial apple cultivation in India.

9. In which year was the 'Shimla Agreement' signed?

1972 1971 1966 1975

Explanation: Signed on July 2, 1972, by Indira Gandhi and Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.

10. The first hydro-electric power project was built by which Princely State?

Bushahr Mandi (at Shanan) Chamba (at Chamera) Kangra (at Baner)

Explanation: Shanan Power House (Mandi) was commissioned in 1932.