Himachal Pradesh State

Q. Spiti literally means

A
Pearl of the State
B
Land of Jewels
C
Hanging Garden
D
Vir Bhoomi

Correct Answer

Land of Jewels

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. The silver coins of Kulindas furnished the name
    A)Chandragupta I
    B)Sumudragupta
    C)Amoghabhuti
    D)None of them
    Answer: Amoghabhuti
  • Q. Vrajeshwari fair is held at
    A)Shimla
    B)Kangra
    C)Chamba
    D)Sirmaur
    Answer: Kangra
  • Q. In which year the Second Anglo-Sikh War took place?
    A)1852-53 AD
    B)1845-46 AD
    C)1848-49 AD
    D)1861-62 AD
    Answer: 1848-49 AD
  • Q. Match the following List I (PRIs) List II (Number) a. Gram Panchayat 1. 12 b. Zilla Parishad 2. 78 c. Panchayat Samitis 3. 3226
    A)a-2, b-3, c-1
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3
    C)a-2, b-1, c-3
    D)a-3, b-1, c-2
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. In Shimla, the rate of warming is more than Srinagar. 2. Climate change cause a shift in snow line, reduction in the growth of pine and coniferous trees in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. According to Census 2011, the total population of Himachal Pradesh is
    A)68,70,997
    B)68,64,602
    C)56,58,509
    D)70,68,997
    Answer: 68,64,602
  • Q. Which among the following has emerged as a hub for textiles in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Golthai
    B)Baddi
    C)Amb
    D)Parwanoo
    Answer: Baddi
  • Q. The Mahabharata mentioned that ‘Kulinda’ people were conquered by
    A)Asoka
    B)Arjuna
    C)Smudragupta
    D)None of them
    Answer: Arjuna
  • Q. Which region of ancient Himachal Pradesh was visited by Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang?
    A)Nagarkot
    B)Hamirpur
    C)Nahan
    D)Kuluta
    Answer: Kuluta
  • Q. Who got Himachal Excellence Award for folk singer of the year 2017?
    A)Inderjeet
    B)Vishal Bhardwaj
    C)Dr. Sushil Kumar Phull
    D)Suman Rawat
    Answer: Inderjeet
  • Q. Which one of the following glaciers feeds Pabbar river?
    A)Bhadal glacier
    B)Chandra glacier
    C)Chandra Nahan glacier
    D)Bhaga glacier
    Answer: Chandra Nahan glacier
  • Q. The district of Kangra is situated in the lap of
    A)Zanskar range
    B)Pir Panjal range
    C)Shivalik range
    D)Dhauladhar range
    Answer: Dhauladhar range
  • Q. Who became the first Chief Commissioner when Himachal Pradesh come into existence on 15th April, 1948?
    A)Dr. Y. C. Parmar
    B)N. C. Mehta
    C)Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
    D)Padam Dev
    Answer: N. C. Mehta
  • Q. Nuala dance belongs to which district?
    A)Bilaspur
    B)Kullu
    C)Una
    D)Chamba
    Answer: Chamba
  • Q. Shakti Devi Temple of Chattrari (district Chamba) was built by
    A)Sahil Varman
    B)Jaystambh Varman
    C)Meru Varman
    D)Rupesh Varman
    Answer: Meru Varman
  • Q. Minjar fair is the important fair celebrated in Chamba district. What does Minjar represent for?
    A)Rice brew
    B)Apple
    C)Maize flowers
    D)Embroidery
    Answer: Maize flowers
  • Q. Which mountain pass connects Spiti to Ladakh?
    A)Kunzum
    B)Kangla
    C)Jalsu
    D)Debsa
    Answer: Kangla
  • Q. Where is Bhuri Singh Museum?
    A)Mandi
    B)Kangra
    C)Chamba
    D)Shimla
    Answer: Chamba
  • Q. Kullu Nati folk dance is mainly performed during
    A)Dussehra
    B)Harvesting season
    C)Holi
    D)Shiv Ratri
    Answer: Dussehra
  • Q. Major river(s) of Shimla district is/are
    A)Giri
    B)Sutlej
    C)Pabbar
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these

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