Major Universities & Institutes of Himachal Pradesh – GK MCQ

Himachal Pradesh is home to many well-known universities and institutes that play an important role in the state’s development — from top engineering and medical colleges to specialized agriculture and forestry universities. In government job exams, you’ll often find questions about where these institutes are located, what they are known for, or when they were established.

This section helps you remember all the key facts in a simple and easy-to-understand way.

Scroll down to check out the MCQs and test your knowledge. These practice questions will boost your confidence and get you ready for the static GK section.

Top Universities & Institutes in Himachal Pradesh:

  • Himachal Pradesh University (HPU), Shimla – Premier state university known for humanities and law
  • Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan – India’s first horticulture university
  • CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur – Focused on agricultural education and research
  • NIT Hamirpur – National Institute of Technology for engineering & tech programs
  • IIT Mandi – Indian Institute of Technology offering world-class STEM education
  • Central University of Himachal Pradesh (CUHP), Dharamshala – A central government-funded institution
  • Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC), Shimla – Leading medical education and research institute
  • AIIMS Bilaspur – Newly established AIIMS providing healthcare and medical education
  • IIT Una – Indian Institute of Information Technology focusing on emerging tech

Major Universities & Institutes Practice MCQ Question and Answer

31
Which institute has developed India's first farmer-friendly AI chatbot in HP?


32
The Department of Buddhist Studies is a key part of which university in HP?


33
Which Himachal-based institute has collaborated with WHO on herbal research?


34
The AICTE-recognized pharmacy institute in Baddi belongs to:


35
Which is the newest centrally funded institute in HP (as of 2024)?


36
Which Himachal university has the motto "Think Learning. Think Research. Think Innovation"?


37
All India Radio Station was established on 1st Sept:


38
H.P. Lokayukta was established on 17 August:


39
H.P. Remote Sensing Cell was established in:


40
The Municipal Corporation Shimla comprises of:


41
Where is State Forensic Science Laboratory located in Himachal?


42
Thangka Paintings School is located at Dechen Chockher Mahavihara at Sharabai near Bhuntar:


43
Tibetan University is at Bhattu in Baijnath:


44
Himalayan Forest Farming and Environment Conservation Society was set up by Dr. Y.S. Parmar:


45
Justice Bhawani Singh from Himachal remained the Chief Justice of which State High Courts?


46
When was separate Himachal Administrative Service created for H.P.?


47
The first Chairman of the H.P. Administrative tribunal was: