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If you are preparing for HPRCA Exam like HP JOA IT, HP Patwari, HP Panchayat Secretary, and all state-level exams, you need to master Previous Year Questions (PYQs). As a result, you can improve your score. Most of the questions the examiner asks are repeated HP GK Questions, so you need to know about these questions mentioned below to succeed in your exams.
In this article/post, I will share with you the most frequently asked HP-GK questions, which definitely help you to score high in your competitive exams like HP JOA IT or HP Patwari in Himachal Pradesh. So, please make notes of HP GK and revise them accordingly to boost your score and get a job in Himachal Pradesh.
Most Important HP GK PYQs for HP JOA IT & HP Patwari Exam 2026
Question 1. Which one of the following is another name for "Shivalik Hills"?
(a) The Lower Hills
(b) Outer Himalayas
(c) Mainak Parvat
(d) All of the above
Answer: All of the above
Explanation: Mainak Parvat, Outer Himalayas or The Lower Hills are all other names for the Shivalik Hills. It is made up of monocline hills. The highest range is the Hathi Dhar of the Shivalik hills.
Question 2. Highest peak of Inner Himalayas, Mid or Lesser Hills?
(a) Hathi Dhar
(b) Churdhar Peak
(c) Paran-la
(d) Reo Pargial
Answer: Churdhar Peak
Explanation: Churdhar Peak is also known as Choor Chandni. It is a famous peak, it is the highest peak of the Inner Himalayas, the Mid or Lesser Hills.
Question 3. Which one of the following is the easternmost range of Himachal Pradesh?
(a) Dhauladhar Range
(b) White Range
(c) Zanskar Range
(d) Pir Panjal Range
Answer: Zanskar Range
Explanation: The Zanskar Range is the easternmost range of Himachal Pradesh. The Zanskar Range separates Kinnaur and Spiti from Tibet.
Question 4. What is the Altitude of the Pir Panjal Range?
(a) 5972
(b) 4520
(c) 1100
(d) 3647
Answer: 5972
Explanation: Pir Panjal Range mostly lies in Chamba district, also the highest peak in Chamba with its altitude 5972 Mtr., Chansal Peak, the highest peak of Shimla with its altitude 4520 Mtr., Awah Devi, the highest peak of Hamirpur with its altitude 1100 Mtr., and Churdhar Peak, the highest peak of Sirmaur with its altitude 3647 mtr above the mean sea level.
Question 5. What is the name of the highest peak of Himachal Pradesh?
(a) Shilla
(b) Manerang
(c) Leo Pargial
(d) Satlu Da Par
Answer: Leo Pargial
Explanation: The highest peak of Himachal Pradesh is 'Leo Pargial' with its altitude of 6816 mtr above the mean sea level.
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Question 6. Kunzum Pass connects?
(a) Chamba from Kangra
(b) Kullu from Mandi
(c) Lahaul from Spiti
(d) Kangra from Lahaul
Answer: Lahaul from Spiti
Explanation: Kunzum Pass connects Lahaul with Spiti. The Spiti River originates from the Kunzum Range. The altitude of Kuzum Pass is 4590 mtr above the mean sea level. The main tributaries of the Spiti River are Tegpo and Kabzian.
Question 7. Which is known as "Pile of dead Bodies"?
(a) Rohtang Pass
(b) Bhrigu-Tung
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of the above
Answer: Both (a) and (b)
Explanation: Rohtang, the word comes from Persian/Farsi, called Ruh-Tang, which means "Pile of dead Bodies". Bhrigu Tung was an old name, and Rohtang Pass is a new one, respectively.
Question 8. Which of the following European Travellers called Lahaul "The Valley of Glaciers"?
(a) Andrew Wilson
(b) Captain Harcourt
(c) Walker
(d) E.H. Pascoe
Answer: Andrew Wilson
Explanation: Andrew Wilson is a European traveller. In 1873 AD, He called Lahaul "The Valley of Glaciers".
Question 9. Banjar Mela and Bhuin Mela are celebrated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
(a) Mandi
(b) Kullu
(c) Hamirpur
(d) Chamba
Answer: Kullu
Explanation: Banjar Mela, Bhuin Mela, and Surhi Jatra Fair are all celebrated in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh.
Question 10. What is another name of "Rangoli Valley" in H.P.?
(a) Bhaga Valley
(b) Gara Valley
(c) Chandra Valley
(d) Pattan Valley
Answer: Chandra Valley
Explanation: Chandra Valley is also known as "Rangoli Valley". Bhaga Valley is also known as "Gara Valley". Chandra Bhaga Valley is also known as "Pattan Valley".
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Question 11. In which village of Himachal Pradesh has the country's highest polling station been set up?
(a) Tashigang
(b) Keylong
(c) Lahaul
(d) Rangrik
Answer: Tashigang
Explanation: Tashigang village is the highest village in Himachal Pradesh, where the country's highest polling station has been set up. It is at a height of 15,256 feet above the mean sea level. It is situated in Lahaul and Spiti. Tashigang Monastery is also situated here (in Spiti).
Question 12. In which district of Himachal Pradesh "Chaurasi Ghanto Wali Devi" Mandir Situated?
(a) Solan
(b) Chamba
(c) Sirmaur
(d) Kangra
Answer: Sirmaur
Explanation: Chaurasi Ghanto Wali Devi mandir is situated in the district of Sirmaur of Himachal Pradesh. It is also called - Mahamaya Bala Sundari Trilokpur Temple. It was built by Raja Deep Prakash in 1573 A.D.
Question 13. In which district of Himachal Pradesh "Dolanji Bon Menri Monastery" situated?
(a) Solan
(b) Lahaul and Spiti
(c) Mandi
(d) Kinnaur
Answer: Solan
Explanation: Dolanji Bon Menri Monastery is situated in the Solan district of Himachal Pradesh.
Question 14. Which location is known for its "Scottish Red Deer"?
(a) Kasauli
(b) Chail
(c) Kandaghar
(d) Nalagarh
Answer: Chail
Explanation: Chail is located in the Solan district of H.P. It was the former Summer Capital of Patiala State. It is known for its "Scottish Red Deer". The world's highest cricket pitch or Polo ground is situated here.
Question 15. "Budechhu" is a folk drama, which district is it related to?
(a) Kangra
(b) Chamba
(c) Sirmaur
(d) Bilaspur
Answer: Sirmaur
Explanation: Budechhu is a folk drama related to the Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
Conclusion:
I hope you liked the questions given above, related to the HP JOA IT and HP Patwari exam 2026. All these are based on the HPRCA Exam's new pattern. So work hard, stay connected with us and stay consistent. You will definitely crack the exams that you are preparing for.
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