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Rules: 1. Only apnahimachal yahoogroup members can participate.
2. Send all the answers to apna_himachal@... and NOT TO THE GROUP’S ADDRESS. Answers received only the apna_Himachal@... will be considered valid for the contest.
3. Decision will be taken by the owner and the moderator.
4. We are not responsible for any damage of maps/guides incurred due to postal authorities.
5. Prizes will be sent only at the Indian Address.
6. Prizes are sponsored by the Moderator and winners do not have to bear any cost.
7. All the questions are related to Himachal Pradesh.
Prizes: 1. Mcleodganj (Dharamshala) Tourist Guide with Map (Rs.45/-) published by Nest & Wings, New Delhi. (FIRST PRIZE)
2. Manali Tourist Guide with Map (Rs.30/-) published by Nest & Wings, New Delhi. (SECOND PRIZE)
3. Himachal Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation map of Himachal Pradesh State (on glossy paper) (Rs.30/-) (THIRD PRIZE)
4. Kullu District Trekking Map of Survey of India (Rs.12/-) (FOURTH PRIZE)
5. Kullu District Trekking Map of Survey of India (Rs.12/-) (FIFTH PRIZE)
Contest Questions:
All the answers are based on Himachal Pradesh:
1. Which city is known as “The Little Lhasa in India"?
2. Which is the only Heritage Village of Himachal Pradesh?
3. Who said "Surely the God live here this no place for men” and for which place?
4. At this place Guru Gobind Singh stayed for four years. Name the city?
5. There is a temple of Lord Hanuman situated on the Helipad. Name the hill station?
6. This is not a train and not even a ropeway, but still runs on two rails (used for going uphill) and is the only one in India and the second in the world. In which city it is situated?
7. Recently was in news. An Army Captain belonging to this place captured Point 5140 and Point 4750 and hoisted the national flag in Kargil. Proceeded further for the third crucial operation of Point 4875 at an altitude of 17,000 feet (Tiger Hill) and laid his life. Later on a film ‘Lakhsya” was also made resembling his valour. What is the name of this national hero? And to which place he belonged to
in Himachal Pradesh?
8. Bir and Billing – the landing and take off place for paragliders. In which mountain range it is situated?
9. Named after Jehangir's beautiful wife. Name the city?
10. The railway bridge named “Arch Gallery", is situated between two railway stations. Name them?
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