HP GK one liner - Economy and Infrastructure of Himachal Pradesh

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Husbandry

• Which sector is the economy of Himachal Pradesh primarily dependent on, employing approximately 57% of the total population? - Agriculture and allied sectors.
• What is Himachal Pradesh called in the country because it is a major producer of off-season vegetables and fruits? - Fruit Bowl (Apple Bowl / Fruit Bowl of India).
• In which district of Himachal Pradesh was the 'Indo-German Changar Project' (Indo-German Changar Project) implemented? - Kangra District.
• Where is Asia's largest Apple Processing Plant located in Himachal Pradesh? - Parwanoo (Solan).
• Where is the oldest Government Sheep Breeding Farm located in Himachal Pradesh? - Jhoori (Shimla).
• Where is the Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) located in Himachal Pradesh? - Kufri (Shimla).
• In which year was the 'Anti-Hail Gun' first used in Himachal Pradesh to protect horticultural crops? - In 2011 AD (Kotkhai).
• What is the rank of Himachal Pradesh in India in Ginger production? - Second place (Sirmaur district is at the top in the state).
• The Olive Development Project in Himachal Pradesh is being run in collaboration with which country? - Italy.
• Where in Chamba district is a famous government milk supply scheme and Jersey cow breeding center located? - Sarol.

Hydro-Electric Projects

• What is the estimated total Hydro Power Potential of Himachal Pradesh? - 27,436 MW.
• Which was the first Hydro-Electric Project of Himachal Pradesh that was commissioned in 1912? - Bhoori Singh Hydro-Electric Project of Chamba (450 KW).
• In which year was the famous 'Shanan Hydro-Electric Project' (Shanan Project) located in Jogindernagar, Mandi district, constructed? - In 1932 AD (by Colonel Batty).
• The Shanan Hydro-Electric Project of Jogindernagar is currently under the control of which state government, whose lease period has expired? - Punjab Government (Punjab State Electricity Board).
• Which is Asia's first fully Underground Hydro Project, located in Kinnaur district? - Sanjay Vidyut Project (Bhaba Project - 120 MW).
• What is the total installed capacity of the 'Nathpa Jhakri Project' operated by Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVNL)? - 1500 MW.
• Which institution manages the 'Bhakra Hydro-Electric Project' built on the Satluj river in Bilaspur district? - Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
• Which is the largest Hydro-Electric Project under the complete control of the Himachal Pradesh government, located on a tributary of the Ravi river? - Larji Hydro-Electric Project (126 MW).
• The 'Karcham Wangtoo Project' located on the Satluj river in Kinnaur district is operated by which private company group? - Jaiprakash (JP) Associates / JSW Energy.
• Which central agency has implemented the 'Chamera-I Hydro-Electric Project' (Chamera-I - 540 MW) built on the Ravi river? - NHPC.

Industries, Minerals and Industrial Sector

• Which city is called the largest Industrial Hub of Himachal Pradesh, which is also considered the 'Capital of Pharma Industry'? - Baddi (Solan District).
• Where was the first Cement Plant established in Himachal Pradesh? - Rajban (Sirmaur District - by CCI in 1980).
• In which district of Himachal Pradesh is ACC cement's famous Gagal Cement Plant located? - Bilaspur District (Barmana).
• In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the finest quality Rock Salt found, which is the only source in the country? - Mandi District (Mines of Gumma and Darang).
• Which industrial area of Una district has been selected for the construction of 'Bulk Drug Park'? - Haroli.
• 'Single Window Clearance Agency' was formed in Himachal for what purpose? - To promote quick approval of new industries and investment.
• Where is the 'Software Technology Park of India' (STPI) functioning in Himachal Pradesh? - Shimla (Mehli).
• Which location in Kangra district has been rapidly developed as an industrial area? - Sansarpur Terrace.
• Which place in Solan district has been famous for the manufacturing of electronics and watches? - Chambaghat.
• In which districts of Himachal Pradesh are the major centers of Silk Reeling and Sericulture industry? - Kangra and Bilaspur.

Transportation and Roads

• According to the budget of which financial year is the density and length of roads the main basis of infrastructure in Himachal Pradesh? - Since it is a hilly state, more than 90% of transportation here is done by roads.
• What is the total length of the strategically important 'Atal Tunnel' (Atal Tunnel - Rohtang)? - 9.02 kilometers.
• Which two famous places does the Atal Tunnel connect, reducing the travel time by 4-5 hours? - Manali (Kullu) and Keylong (Lahaul-Spiti).
• In which year was the Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) established? - On 2 October 1974 (by merging Mandi-Kullu road transport).
• How many operational Airports are there in Himachal Pradesh and where are they located? - 3 Airports (Gaggal-Kangra, Bhuntar-Kullu, Jubbarhatti-Shimla).
• Which is the largest airport in Himachal where expansion is being done for the landing of large aircraft? - Gaggal Airport (Kangra).
• In which year was the Pathankot-Jogindernagar Railway Line (Narrow Gauge) completed? - In 1929 AD.
• Which is the only Broad Gauge railway line in Himachal Pradesh that is connected to the Punjab border? - Nangal-Una-Daulatpur Chowk Railway Line.
• Which is the main institution managing the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Himachal Pradesh? - HRTC.
• Which international border does the Hindustan-Tibet National Highway (old NH-22, new NH-5) connect Himachal with? - Tibet (China) border - up to Shipki La Pass.

Tourism and Banking

• In which year was the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) established? - In 1972 AD.
• Which district of Himachal Pradesh is called 'Little Lhasa', which is the exiled headquarters of the Tibetan government? - Mcleodganj (Dharamshala, Kangra).
• The famous adventure sports center 'Bir-Billing' is famous worldwide for what? - Paragliding (Paragliding World Cup).
• Where is the headquarters of the HP State Co-operative Bank Ltd located? - Shimla.
• Where is the principal office of the 'Kangra Central Co-operative Bank' (KCCB) in Himachal Pradesh? - Dharamshala.
• In which year was the 'Rishikesh-Manali-Leh' railway line declared a National Strategic Project? - In 2016 AD.
• Which place in Himachal Pradesh is called 'Mini Switzerland', whose name was given by the Swiss Ambassador? - Khajjiar (Chamba District).
• Which Regional Rural Bank (RRB) is operational in Himachal Pradesh for financial inclusion in rural areas? - Himachal Pradesh Gramin Bank (HPGB - Sponsor: PNB).
• The famous religious tourist destination 'Manikaran' is known for which natural source? - Hot Sulphur Springs.
• In which year was the 'Home Stay Scheme' started in Himachal Pradesh to promote rural tourism? - In 2008 AD.

Economic Survey and GSDP

• According to the current financial year (Economic Survey 2024-25/2025-26), what is the estimated GSDP growth rate of Himachal at current prices? - Approximately 9.9 percent.
• How is the Per Capita Income of Himachal Pradesh compared to the national average? - Significantly higher than the national average (Estimated ₹2,57,212).
• What is the percentage contribution of the Service Sector (Tertiary Sector) to the Gross Value Added (GVA) in the economy of Himachal Pradesh? - Highest, approximately 45.3 percent.
• What is the estimated percentage contribution of the Secondary/Manufacturing Sector to the Gross Value Added (GVA)? - 39.5 percent.
• What is continuously happening to the contribution of the Primary Sector (Agriculture and Mining) to the economy of Himachal? - Decreasing (Currently approximately 15.2 percent).
• On which item is the largest share of the state's total Revenue Expenditure spent? - On salary, pension, and interest payments on loans (more than 70%).
• Which act has the Himachal Government implemented to control the Fiscal Deficit? - FRBM Act (Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act).
• Which is the nodal agency responsible for the development of Solar Power in Himachal Pradesh? - HIMURJA.
• Which district of the state contributes the most to the government in Tax Collection and industrial revenue? - Solan District.
• By which department is the Himachal Pradesh Economic Survey published annually during the budget session? - Department of Economics and Statistics.

Government Schemes

• What is the name of the scheme in Himachal Pradesh that provides 120 days of guaranteed wage employment to urban poor families? - Mukhyamantri Shahari Ajivika Guarantee Yojana (MMSAGY).
• Which famous scheme provides digital devices to meritorious girl students to encourage higher education? - Srinivasa Ramanujan Digital Vidhyarthi Yojana.
• Which scheme is being run to make rural women self-reliant and strengthen Self-Help Groups? - Mukhyamantri Ek Bigha Yojana.
• Which scheme was launched in Himachal Pradesh to provide free gas connections to families deprived of cooking gas connections? - Himachal Grihini Suvidha Yojana (which made the state 100% smoke-free).
• In which year was the provision made to provide social security pension to senior citizens (above 70 years) of the state without any income limit? - In 2018 AD.
• Which health insurance scheme covers families in Himachal Pradesh excluded from Ayushman Bharat for the treatment of serious diseases? - HIMCARE Scheme.
• Which popular scheme provides subsidy on machinery and industries to unemployed youth to adopt self-employment? - Mukhyamantri Swavalamban Yojana (MMSY).
• What is the name of the scheme that encourages farmers to adopt natural and chemical-free farming? - Prakritik Kheti Khushal Kisan Yojana.
• Which historical scheme grants the status of 'Children of the State' to orphaned children in the state and bears the cost of their education and upbringing? - Mukhyamantri Sukh-Aashray Yojana.
• What is the name of the ambitious scheme launched to directly purchase milk from milk producers at a fair price? - Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Startup Yojana (Phase-III) / Him Ganga Yojana.

Economic Contribution of Forests and Herbal Wealth

• Approximately what percentage of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh comes under Forest Land? - 68.16 percent (although green cover is approximately 28%).
• Which valuable medicinal herb obtained from forests is used for the treatment of cancer and is found in the high Himalayas? - Taxus baccata (Padam/Thuner) and Kutki.
• In which districts of Himachal Pradesh have Herbal Gardens been established, which are the main centers for the conservation of medicinal plants? - Neri (Hamirpur), Jogindernagar (Mandi) and Dumreda (Shimla).
• Which project is running in Himachal with foreign assistance for 'Tree Plantation' to improve the scientific management and economy of forests? - JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Forestry Project.
• In which year was the 'Van Mitra' scheme started in Himachal Pradesh to connect local youth with forest conservation? - In 2023-24 AD.
• Where are the famous government factories for extracting Rosin (Resin) (Rosin and Turpentine Factory) located in Himachal Pradesh? - Bilaspur and Nahan (Sirmaur).
• Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the largest forest area (by area)? - Chamba District.
• Based on percentage, which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest forest cover? - Lahaul-Spiti District.
• In which year was the 'Ek Boota Beti Ke Naam' scheme launched in Himachal Pradesh to promote both greenery and women empowerment? - In 2019 AD.
• Which is the largest National Park in the Western Himalayas, located in Kullu and is a UNESCO heritage site? - Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP).

Irrigation, Drinking Water and Urban Infrastructure

• Which is the Largest Irrigation Project of Himachal Pradesh, located in Kangra district? - Shahnahr Irrigation Project.
• Approximately 15,287 hectares of land in which areas of Himachal Pradesh receive irrigation facility from the Shahnahr Irrigation Project? - Indora and Nurpur areas (Kangra).
• Which traditional irrigation system has been used for centuries to bring water to the hilly fields of the state? - Kuhl (Small artificial canals).
• 'Jal Jeevan Mission' (JJM) के तहत शत-प्रतिशत घरों में नल से जल पहुँचाने वाला हिमाचल प्रदेश देश के पहाड़ी राज्यों में किस स्थान पर रहा? - First place.
• Which major project, lifting water from the Satluj river, is under construction/operational to permanently solve the drinking water scarcity of Shimla city? - Shimla Water Supply and Sewerage Project (Funded by the World Bank).
• Which city was chosen as the first 'Smart City' under the project in Himachal Pradesh? - Dharamshala (Second is Shimla).
• Under the Central Government's 'AMRUT' scheme, the infrastructure of which cities in Himachal is being upgraded? - Shimla and Dharamshala.
• Which scheme is being run in Himachal for building 'Check Dams' for water conservation in rural areas? - Sail Prakshalan Evam Jal Bhandaran Yojana (Critical Water Resource Management).
• In which district of Himachal Pradesh has a modern State Veterinary Hospital been built to monitor Lumpy and other animal-borne diseases? - Shimla.
• Where is the main administrative office of the Himachal Pradesh Agricultural Marketing Board (HPMB) located to promote agricultural marketing? - Khalini (Shimla).

New Energy, Digital Infrastructure and Future Goals

• By which year has the Himachal Pradesh Government set the target to make the state the country's first 'Green Energy State'? - By March 31, 2026.
• In which district of Himachal Pradesh has the 32 MW 'Pekasu Solar Power Project' been established, which is one of the major initiatives of the state? - Una District.
• Which Data Centre has been established to digitally connect all government departments of the state under one roof? - State Data Centre (SDC, Shimla).
• Which policy has been implemented in Himachal Pradesh for the commercial and administrative use of drone technology? - Himachal Pradesh Drone Policy - making it the first state in the country to do so.
• Where in Kangra district is an 'IT Park' being developed to attract IT companies? - Chaitru (Near Dharamshala).
• Which is the leading state in the country to make the Public Distribution System (PDS) 100% digital and link ration cards with Aadhaar? - Himachal Pradesh.
• What is the number of the Chief Minister Seva Sankalp Helpline on which citizens can register their complaints, and which is a part of digital governance? - 1100.
• Under which Central Government scheme are mobile towers being installed in the border areas of Lahaul-Spiti and Kinnaur to improve digital connectivity? - Vibrant Villages Program.
• What is 'HIMSWAN', which is part of Himachal's infrastructure? - Himachal Pradesh State Wide Area Network (for internet and data connectivity).
• To promote Electric Vehicles (EVs), by when has the Himachal Pradesh Government decided to make its transport fleet 100% electric? - Phase-wise, which began between 2024-2026 starting with the Secretariat and Directorate of Transport.