GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When was Himachal declared as Union Territory?
A
1948
B
1950
C
1956
D
1951
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -H.P. became a part C state on 26th January, 1950 with the implementation of the Constitution of India. Bilaspur was merged with Himachal Pradesh on 1st July, 1954. Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory on 1st November, 1956.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prior to India’s independence from the British, Himachal comprised the hilly regions of the Punjab Province of British India. After independence, many of the hilly territories were organized as the Chief Commissioner’s province of Himachal Pradesh, which later became a union territory.

Detailed explanation-3: -Himachal Pradesh got full statehood on 25th January 1971 and since then the State has progressed by leaps and bounds.

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