What is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?
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What is the capital of Himachal Pradesh?
✓ Correct answer: c) Shimla
ExplanationHimachal Pradesh is a state in the northern part of India.Himachal Pradesh is the northernmost state of India and shares borders with the union territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to the north, and the states of Punjab to the west, Haryana to the southwest, Uttarakhand to the southeast and a very narrow border with Uttar Pradesh to the south.The state also shares an international border to the east with the Tibet Autonomous Region in China.Himachal Pradesh is also known as Dev Bhoomi, meaning 'Land of Gods' and Veer Bhoomi which means 'Land of the Brave'.In 1966, Shimla was designated the capital of the Himachal Pradesh.Hence, the correct answer is Option C i.e Shimla.
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