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History of Himachal Pradesh - PART 1 | HP history questions | Himachal Pradesh history | HP GK Study

The history of Himachal Pradesh is based on the Vedas, Puranas and the Mahabharata. It is known as DEV BHOOMI or the abode of Gods. The region now known as Himachal Pradesh comprises of princely states of Banghal, Bilaspur, Chamba, Mandi, Kinnaur, Kangra, Kutlehar, Kullu. Lahaul Spiti, Mandi, Mahasu, Sirmaur and Suket.  Sujanpur Tira Fort >> Who gave the name “ Himachal Pradesh” ? Ans: Acharya Diwakar Dutt Sharma   1. Who was the founder of Chamba State? Ans: Meru Verma in 550 A.D 2. Who was the founder of Kehlur State? Ans: Veerchand Chandel in 697 A.D 3. Who founded Suket State?  Ans: Veer Sen in 765 A.D 4.  Who founded Nalagarh State? Ans: Ajay Chand in 100 A.D. 5. Who was the founder of Nurpur State? Ans: Tejpal Tomar in 1000 A.D. 6.  Who was the founder of Sirmour State? Ans: Subhansh Prakash in 1195 A.D 7.  Who founded Trigarta State?  Ans: Raja Susharma 8. Who was the founder of the princely state of Mandi? Ans: Raja Bahu Sen in 1200
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HP Council of Ministers | Cabinet Ministers of Himachal | Himachal Pradesh Current Affairs

Himachal Pradesh like other states of India is a part of Federal Union. It is a full-fledged state, headed by a governor and governed by a Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers. 
Historical Church at Shimla MallRoad
Night view of Church at the Mall Road, Shimla

 1. Governor of Himachal Pradesh :
ANS: Bandaru Dattatreya

 2. Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh :
ANS: Lingappa Narayana Swamy

 3. Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh :
ANS: Jai Ram Thakur; Other departments under CM includes Finance, General Administrations, Home, Planning, etc.

4. Who is the speaker of HP Vidhan Sabha?
ANS: Vipin Singh Parmar

5. Who is the Deputy Speaker of HP Vidhan Sabha?
ANS: Hans Raj

6. Leader of opposition in HP Legislative Assembly :
ANS : Mukesh Agnihotri, INC

7. Jal Shakti Minister :
ANS: Mahender Singh; Other departments include Horticulture, Sainik Welfare  and Revenue

8.Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Minister :
ANS: Virender Kanwar; Other deptt. include Agriculture, Animal husbandry and Fisheries

9. Urban Development, Town and Country Planning, Housing Minister :
ANS: Suresh Bhardwaj

10. Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer affairs minister :
ANS: Rajinder Garg

11. Who is the Social Justice and Empowerment minister of Himachal Pradesh?
ANS: Sarveen Chaudhary

12. Forest Minister of H.P:
ANS: Rakesh Pathania; also Youth Services and Sports minister

 13. Education Minister of Himachal Pradesh :
ANS: Govind Singh

 14. Health and Family Welfare Minister of H.P
ANS: Rajiv Saizal

 15. MPP and Power minister of Himachal :
ANS: Sukh Ram Chaudhary

 16.  Industries Minister of H.P :
ANS: Bikram Singh; Other departments are Labour & Employment, Transport 

17. Technical Education Minister :
ANS: Ram Lal Markanda; also looks after Vocational and Industrial Training, Tribal Development, Information Technology
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