Category Archives: Himachal Pradesh

Scope of Future Industrialization in Himachal Pradesh: A Detailed Analysis

By | July 24, 2025
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Himachal Pradesh, known for its scenic landscapes, rich culture, and diverse natural resources, is slowly transitioning towards industrialization. With its unique geographical features, limited flat land, and reliance on agriculture and tourism, the state’s path towards industrialization comes with both challenges and opportunities. The state’s future industrialization could be shaped by several factors, including the… Read More »

District-wise Traditional Dresses of Himachal Pradesh

By | July 24, 2025
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1. KINNAUR Men: Chhuba: Thick robe with wool lining. Pang Cap: Green velvet-bordered cap. Accessories: Kulhari, drat, bansuri tucked into waist rope. Women: Dohru: Wraparound woolen dress. Pattoo: Thick shawl with geometric motifs. Gachi: White cloth tied at waist. Jewelry: Heavy silver (chanki, khul-kanta). Footwear: Pullans made of grass and hemp (Zomba designs). Notes: Kinnauri… Read More »

Solved Paper HPAS Prelims 2023 – [Part-2]

By | November 20, 2023
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36. Temperate grasslands of Africa are known as: The Steppes The Velds The Downs The Pampas 37. Who was the first President of Himalayan Hill States Regional Council (formed in 1946) ? Shivanand Ramaul Pandit Padam Dev Swami Purnanand Shyam Singh Negi 38. Dodra-Kwar revolt took place under the leadership of Shobha Ram Rana Hardev… Read More »

The Musical Instruments in Himachal Pradesh

By | November 22, 2021
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Wind Instruments Bansuri/Flute: The Hindu God lord Krishna is traditionally considered a master of the bamboo flute. Two main varieties of Indian flutes are currently used; the first has six finger holes and one embouchure hole and is used predominantly in the Hindustani music of northern India. The second, the Venu or Pullan Guzhal, has… Read More »

Contribution of the district Una in various fields

By | July 4, 2020
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During the period of 10th Guru Govind Singh, a follower of Guru Nanak Dev known as Baba Kala Dhari had come and settled here. Kala Dhari family was given a Jagir of 177 villages by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Kala Dhari family had laid the foundation of Una town. Dera Baba Barbhag Singh’s Gurudwara- It is… Read More »

History of Chintpurni Temple – Himachal Pradesh

By | July 2, 2020
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The temple of Chintpurni is a prominent pilgrimage center and one of the Shaktipeethas of the country. Located in the district of Una it is surrounded by the western Himalaya in the north and smaller Shivalik range bordering the state of Punjab in the east. The temple is situated at the height of 940 metres… Read More »

Contribution of the district Kangra – Himachal Pradesh

By | July 2, 2020
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(i) The district is famous for its ancient temples like Jawalaji, Brejeshwari, Chamunda and Shiva temple of Baijnath. (ii) Dharmsala, the district head–quarters is known for the second-highest rainfall station after Cherapunji, in the country. (iii) The headquarters of the Tibetan Government in exile is located at Dharmsala, which is often referred to as ‘Little… Read More »

Legendry Personalities of District Kangra – Himachal Pradesh

By | July 1, 2020
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Captain Vikram Batra: Captain Vikram Batra was born to Jai Kamal Batra and GL Batra in the Palampur region- in a village called Ghuggar. He enrolled in the Indian Military Academy in 1996. He was posthumously honoured with the Param Vir Chakra- the country’s highest honour for bravery for his gallant and fearless efforts in… Read More »