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Himachal Pradesh GK Index | Complete HP GK Notes for HPAS

Himachal Pradesh GK Index & HP GK Notes

Welcome to the comprehensive index for HP GK Notes. Browse the topics below to access detailed study material on Geography, History, Polity, and Culture for HPAS preparation.

Part A: Geography – HP GK Notes

  • 1.0 Location and Boundaries : CLICK
  • 2.0 Physiography
    • 2.1 Mountain Ranges : CLICK
    • 2.2 Major Peaks : CLICK
    • 2.3 Major Valleys : CLICK
  • 3.0 River System
  • 4.0 Water Bodies & Landforms
    • 4.1 Major Lakes : CLICK
    • 4.2 Major Springs : CLICK
    • 4.3 Major Waterfalls : CLICK
    • 4.4 Major Mountain Passes : CLICK
    • 4.5 Major Glaciers : CLICK
  • 5.0 Environment Notes
  • 6.0 Protected & Conservation Areas
    • 6.1 National Parks : CLICK
    • 6.2 Wildlife Sanctuaries : CLICK
    • 6.3 Ramsar Sites : CLICK
    • 6.4 Bird Sanctuaries : CLICK
    • 6.5 Conservation Reserves : CLICK
    • 6.6 Zoo : CLICK
    • 6.7 Biodiversity Heritage Sites : CLICK
  • 7.0 Resources & Demographics

Part B: History – HP GK Notes

0 Ancient History

O.1Sources of History Notes : CLICK

  • 0.2 Chronology : CLICK
    • 1.0 Ancient History
      • 1.1 Original Inhabitants and Tribes till Mauryan dynasty : CLICK
      • 1.2 Janapadas till Gupta dynasty : CLICK
      • 1.3 Harsha period and Apthakurai PERIOD : CLICK
    • 2.0 Medieval History
        • 2.1 Turkish Invasion : CLICK
        • 2.2 Delhi Sultanate : CLICK
        • 2.3 Mughal Influence (Kangra) : CLICK
        • 2.4 Mughal Influence (Except Kangra) : CLICK
        • 2.1.5 Sikh Relations: CLICK
    • 3.0 Modern History (The Colonial Era)
      • 3.1 The Gorkha Invasion 3.2 Anglo-Gorkha War 3.3 Treaty of Sugauli
      • 3.4 Anglo-Sikh Wars 3.5 Treaty of Lahore : CLICK
      • 3.5The Revolt of 1857 : CLICK
    • 3.3 Freedom Struggle & Praja Mandal Movements
      • 3.3.1 Rise of Political Consciousness (1857-1945): Revolts & movements : CLICK
      • 3.3.2 Begar System & its Abolition : CLICK
      • 3.3.3 Developments after HHSRC (1945-1948) : CLICK
  • 4.0 Post-Independence (Formation of the State)
    • 4.1 Timeline to Statehood (1948-1971) : CLICK
    • 4.2 Administrative History and Reorganization of Districts
  • 6.0 Social History Notes
    • 6.1 Reet Custom : CLICK

    • Part C: Polity & Governance – HP GK Notes

    • 1.0 State Symbols : CLICK
    • 2.0 State Executive
      • 2.1 The Governor
      • 2.2 The Chief Minister : CLICK
      • 2.3 Council of Ministers
      • 2.3 Advocate General of the State
    • 3.0 State Legislature
      • 3.1 Vidhan Sabha (Legislative Assembly)
        • 3.1.1 Structure and Composition : CLICK
        • 3.1.2 Legislative Assembly 1951-52 : CLICK
        • 3.1.3 Legislative Assembly 2022-27 : CLICK
        • 3.1.4 The Speaker
        • 3.1.5 Legislative Sessions
      • 3.2 Representation in Parliament
        • 3.2.1 Lok Sabha : CLICK
        • 3.2.2 Rajya Sabha : CLICK
    • 4.0 State Judiciary
      • 4.1 Himachal Pradesh High Court : CLICK
      • 4.2 Subordinate Judiciary : CLICK
    • 5.0 Administration
      • 5.1 Administrative Structure
      • 5.2 Local Self-Government
        • 5.2.1 Panchayati Raj System (Rural) : CLICK
        • 5.2.2 Urban Local Bodies (Urban) : CLICK
    • 6.0 Constitutional & Statutory Bodies
      • 6.1 HP Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
      • 6.2 HP Lokayukta : CLICK
      • 6.3 State Election Commission
      • 6.4 State Finance Commission
      • 6.5 Other State Commissions
      • 6.6 HP State Legal Services Authority : CLICK

    Part D: Economy – HP GK Notes

    • 1.0 Economic Overview
      • 1.1 State Economy (GSDP, Per Capita Income) : : CLICK
      • 1.2 state budget : : CLICK
      • 1.3 State Economic Survey notes: : CLICK
    • 2.0 Primary Sector
      • 2.1 Agriculture
        • 2.1.1 Major Food Crops
        • 2.1.2 Cash Crops & Off-season Vegetables
        • 2.1.3 Organic Farming & Natural Agriculture
      • 2.2 Horticulture
        • 2.2.1 Apple Economy
        • 2.2.2 Other Fruits & Floriculture
      • 2.3 Animal Husbandry & Allied Sectors
        • 2.3.1 Dairy Development
        • 2.3.2 Wool Production
        • 2.3.3 Fisheries
    • 3.0 Secondary Sector
      • 3.1 Hydroelectric Power
        • 3.1.1 Hydel Potential vs. Installed Capacity
        • 3.1.2 Major Power Projects
        • 3.1.3 State Hydel Policy
      • 3.2 Industries
        • 3.2.1 Major Industrial Areas & Corridors
        • 3.2.2 Key Industrial Sectors
        • 3.2.3 MSMEs and Cottage Industries
      • 3.3 Mining and Geology
        • 3.3.1 Major Mineral Resources
        • 3.3.2 Economic Contribution
    • 4.0 Tertiary Sector (Services)
      • 4.1 Tourism
        • 4.1.1 Economic Contribution
        • 4.1.2 Major Tourist Destinations & Circuits
        • 4.1.3 Types of Tourism
      • 4.2 Transport Infrastructure
        • 4.2.1 Roads
        • 4.2.2 Railways
        • 4.2.3 Airports
      • 4.3 Banking & Finance
      • 4.5 health SECTOR in hp : CLICK
      • 4.6 education sector : : CLICK

    Part E: Culture & Society – HP GK Notes

    • 1.0 People and Identity
      • 1.1 Major Tribes and Communities : CLICK
      • 1.2 Languages and Dialects : CLICK
    • 2.0 Performing Arts & Folk Traditions
      • 2.1 Folk Dances : CLICK
      • 2.2 Folk Music & Instruments : CLICK
      • 2.3 Folk Theatre (Lok Natya) : CLICK
    • 3.0 Visual Arts & Handicrafts
      • 3.1 Pahari Miniature Painting
      • 3.2 Handicrafts & Textiles
    • 4.0 Religion, Beliefs & Architecture
      • 4.1 Monasteries : CLICK
      • 4.2 Architectural Styles
      • 4.3 The Devta (Deity) Institution
      • 4.4 Major Temples : CLICK
    • 5.0 Fairs, Festivals & Cuisine
      • 5.1 Major Fairs (State & International) : CLICK
      • 5.2 Local and Temple Festivals : CLICK
      • 5.3 Traditional Cuisine
      • 5.4 Traditional Attire

    Part F: District-wise HP GK Notes

    • All District Trivia : CLICK

    1. Bilaspur HP GK Notes

    2. Chamba HP GK Notes

    3. Hamirpur HP GK Notes

    4. Kangra HP GK Notes

    5. Kinnaur

    6. Kullu

    7. Lahaul & Spiti

    8. Mandi

    9. Shimla

    10. Sirmaur

    11. Solan

    12. Una

    Part G: Miscellaneous HP GK Notes

    • 1.0 Popular names
      • 1.1 Popular Names of People : CLICK
      • 1.2 Popular Names of Places : CLICK
    • 2.0 Books & Authors : CLICK
    • 3.0 Current Affairs & Schemes : CLICK
    • 4.0 First in Himachal Pradesh : CLICK
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