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Static GK is an important topic from exam point of view and must be done nicely to score great marks in different competitive exams like UPSC, State Services, Defense, SSC etc. State Specific Static GK is another important aspect of the Static GK and one must prepare it nicely to score good marks. In this space, we will be covering the Himachal Pardesh State static GK and all the relevant and important information related to this state which is important from exam point of view is provided here.
Himachal Pradesh: Background
Given below are some of the facts related to the Background of the Himachal Pardesh:
| S.No | Description | Answer |
| 1. | Attained Full statehood | 1971 |
| 2. | Also Known As | Devbhumi |
| 3 | Located | Northern India |
Himachal Pradesh:Museums
Given below are some of the famous Museums in Hmachal Pradesh:
| S.No | Name | City |
| 1. | Library of Tibetan Works and Archives | Dharamsala |
| 2. | Shivalik Fossil Park | Saketi |
Himachal Pradesh: Geographical Structure
This beautiful state is situated in the western Himalayas. Given below are some of the facts related to the Geographical structure of Himachal Pradesh:
| Description | Summary |
| Total Area | 55,673 square kilometres (21,495 sq mi) |
| Population | 6,864,602 |
| The rank of the state | Area wise:- 18th Population wise:- 21st |
| Population Density | 123/km2 (320/sq mi) |
| State Bounded By |
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| Soil & Major Mineral | Black soil Laterite soil Minerals
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| Major Crops |
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| Forest Area | 14696km2 |
| Climate | varies from hot and subhumid tropical to cold |
| Major Flora |
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| Major Fauna |
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Himachal Pradesh: Mountain Peaks
Given below are some of the Mountain Peaks that are situated in Himachal Pradesh:
| Name of the peak | Location |
| Shilla | kinnaur |
| Reo Purgyil | Kinnaur |
| Gya | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Leo Pargial / Reo Purgyil North Peak | Kinnaur |
| Ninjeri | Kinnaur |
| Undung Kangri | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Parvati Parvat | Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu |
| Manirang | Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti |
| Granite Peak | Kinnaur |
| Rangrik Rang | Kinnaur |
| Kullu Pumori | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Mulkila | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Jorkanden | Kinnaur |
| Menthosa | Chamba |
| Papsura | Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti |
| Dharamsura | Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti |
| Gyagar | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Dibibokri Pyramid | Kullu |
| Gyephang | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Phawarang | Kinnaur |
| Kangla Tarbo 1 | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Chau Chau Kang Nilda | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Baihali Jot | Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba |
| Gang Chua | Kinnaur |
| Shigrila | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Indrasan | Kullu |
| Shikar Beh | Lahaul and Spiti, Kangra |
| Ramabang | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Mount Yunum (mountain) | |
| Mukar Beh | Lahaul and Spiti, Kangra |
| Gepang Goh | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Shipki | Kinnaur |
| Kinnaur Kailash | Kinnaur |
| Sanakdeik Jot | Chamba, Lahaul and Spiti |
| Deo Tibba | Kullu |
| Solang | Kullu |
| Pir Panjal | Chamba |
| Maiwa Kandinu | Kullu |
| Hanuman Tibba | Kullu/Kangra |
| Bara Kanda | Chamba |
| Pishu | Kinnaur, Shimla |
| Manimahesh Kailash | Chamba |
| Saltu Da Par | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Gushu | Kinnaur, Shimla |
| Raldang | Kinnaur |
| Shitindhar | Kullu |
| Srikhand Mahadev | Kullu |
| Thamsar | Chamba |
| Lachalunga | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Murangla | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Shringla | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Inder Kila | Kullu |
| Pin Parbati | Kullu |
| Ghoralantinu | Kullu/Kangra |
| Chanshal Peak | Shimla |
| Patalsu | Kullu |
| Gauri Devi Ka Tibba | Chamba |
| Nagru | Mandi |
| Hargaran | Lahaul and Spiti |
| Narshing Tibba | Chamba |
| Choordhar | Shimla/Sirmaur |
| Shacha | Kullu |
| Hatu Peak | Shimla |
| Shikari Devi | Mandi |
| Cholang | Kangra |
| Kuppar Peak | Shimla |
| Kamlodi Top | Shimla |
| Kamrunag | Mandi |
| Billing Top | Kangra |
| Derthu Top | Shimla |
| Devidarh | Mandi |
| Shali Tibba | Shimla |
| Nag Tikkar | Shimla |
| Prashar | Mandi |
| Winch Camp | Mandi |
Himachal Pradesh: Passes
Given below are the two famous passes in Himachal Pradesh:
| S.No. | Name | Connects |
| 1. | Rohtang Pass | Manali and Lahul |
| 2. | Shipki La | Shimla with Tibet |
Himachal Pradesh: Hill Stations
Given below are some of the Hill stations that attracts wide tourism in this state:
| S.No. | Name | Located in |
| 1. | Manali | Kullu Valley |
| 2. | Dalhousie | Dhauladhar range |
Himachal Pradesh: Rivers
Given below is the list of Rivers that flows in this state:
| In east | In West |
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Himachal Pradesh: Lakes
Given below are some of the famous lakes of Himachal Pradesh:
Lakes |
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Himachal Pradesh: National Parks
Given below are some of the famous National Parks of Himachal Pradesh:
| Name |
| Inderkilla National Park |
| Great Himalayan National Park |
| Khirganga National Park |
| Pin Valley National Park |
| Simbalbara National Park |
Himachal Pradesh: Dams
Given below are some of the dams built in this state:
| S.No. | Name | River |
| 1. | Pandoh | Beas |
| 2. | Bhakra Nangal |
Sutlej |
| 3. | Nathpa Jhakri Dam | Sutlej |
| 4. | Chamera Dam | Ravi |
| 5. | Pong Dam | Beas |
Himachal Pradesh: Water Falls
Given below are some of the famous water falls of Himachal Pradesh:
| S.No. | Name | District | Height |
| 1. | Palani Falls | Kullu | 150 metres (490 ft) |
| 2. | Bundla Falls | Kangra | 100 metres (330 ft) |
Himachal Pradesh: Administrative Structure
Himachal pardesh is a very progressive state and it has 3 divisions and 12 12 Districts each under the administrative control of a District Collector. Given below is the facts related to the Administrative Structure of Himachal Pradesh:
| Description | Summary |
| Capital | Shimla (Second capital-Dharamshala) |
| Administrative HQ | Dharamshala |
| Chief Ministers | Jai Ram Thakur |
| Governor | Kalraj Mishra |
| State Animal | Snow leopard |
| State Bird | Western Tragopan |
| State Flower | Rhododendron campanulatum |
| State Tree | Deodar Cedar |
| Rajaya Sabha Seats | 03 |
| Loksabha Seats | 04 |
| Divisions | 03 |
| No. of District | 12 |
Himachal Pradesh: Airports
Himachal Pradesh has only three airports, the following table shows its name and location.
| S.No. | Name | Location |
| 1. | Jubbarhatti Airport | Shimla |
| 2. | Bhuntar Airport | Bhuntar |
| 3. | Gaggal Airport | Gaggal(Kangra district) |
Himachal Pradesh: Arts & Culture
Himachal Pradesh is culturally diverse state and is famous for many arts. Some of them are given below:
| S.No | Description | Summary |
| 1. | Traditional Music |
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| 2. | Major Festival |
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| 3. | Cuisine (Famous Food) |
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| 4. | Traditional Dress | Men-kurta,Dhoti, Pahadi topi Women-Ghagris, choli, suits |
Himachal Pradesh: Stadiums
Himachal Pradesh has one major stadium for big tournaments as listed below:
| S.No. | Name | City | Sport |
| 1. | HPCA Stadium | Dharamshala | Cricket |
Himachal Pradesh: Economy
The economy of a state reflects the success of various policies and also the administrative system of that specific state. Given below is the Static points related to Himachal Pradesh Economy:
| S.No | Description | Summary |
| 1. | State GDP | 1.25 trillion (US$ 18.67 billion). |
| 2. | Growth rate | 11.48% |
| 3. | Per capita income | 147,277 |
| 4. | Major Industries |
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| 5. | Major Imports |
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| 6. | Major exports |
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| 7. | GDP by sectors | Agriculture 13% Industry 43% Services 42% |
Himachal Pradesh: Education
The literacy rate has gone upto 83.78% in 2011 after Independence. Given below statistics reveal the current Education condition of this state:
| S.No | Description | Summary |
| 1. | Literacy Rate | 83.71% |
| 2. | Male | 90.83% |
| 3. | Female | 76.60% |
| 5. | No. of School | 12,879 Approx |
| 6. | Affiliation Board | CBSE,ICSE,Himachal Board |
| 7. | No. of University | 19 |
| 8. | No. of colleges | 354 |
Himachal Pradesh: Heritage Sites
Himachal Pradesh is famous for its heavenly hill stations and this also attracts a lot of tourism in this state:
| S.No | Description | Summary |
| 1. | Major Tourist Places |
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| 2. | Major Attraction |
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Himachal Pradesh: Wild Life Sanctuaries
Given below are some of the famous Wildlife Sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh:
Wild Life Sanctuaries |
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Himachal Pradesh: Bird Sanctuaries
Given below are some of the famous Bird Santuaries in Himachal Pradesh:
| S.No. | Name | Area |
| 1. | Himalayan Bird Park | – |
| 2. | Pong Dam Bird Sanctuary | 475 km2 |
| 3. | Gobind Sagar Bird sanctuary | Over 10 hectares |
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