Q. What is the approximate height of Chandertal Lake situated in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)5072 m B)4270 m C)4290 m D)4080 m
Answer: 4270 m
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. In which year was the Treaty of Sugauli, between the Gorkhas and the British, signed?
A)1810 AD B)1805 AD C)1806 AD D)1815 AD
Answer: 1815 AD
Q. Suraj Tal is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Mandi B)Lahaul and Spiti C)Kullu D)Una
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
Q. Consider the following statements 1. The first Praja Mandal of Himachal was set up in Sirmaur. 2. Praja Mandal movement in Sirmaur took place under Chaudhary Sher Jang. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2 B)Only 1 C)Only 2 D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Q. How many Princely states were merged in Himachal Pradesh on 15th April, 1948?
A)25 B)15 C)16 D)30
Answer: 30
Q. Which among the following districts has highest geographical area in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Bilaspur B)Chamba C)Kangra D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
Q. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Horticulture University Nauni, Solan?
A)Dr. Y. S. Parmar B)Dr. M. R. Thakur C)Dr. B. R. Sharma D)Dr. R. K. Singh
Answer: Dr. M. R. Thakur
Q. The Festival Bhunda is related to
A)Lord Vishnu B)Lord Shiva C)Parshuram D)All of these
Answer: Parshuram
Q. Which Pahari language is also known as ‘Himachali Pahari’?
A)Eastern Pahari B)Central Pahari C)Western Pahari D)All of these
Answer: Western Pahari
Q. Dholru folk song is a
A)Seasonal song B)Love ballad C)Wedding song D)Mourning song
Answer: Seasonal song
Q. The town of Dharamshala is situated in the valley of
A)Lahaul B)Chamba C)Kangra D)Parvati
Answer: Kangra
Q. In which year were the Punjab Hill Area added to Himachal Pradesh?
A)1966 B)1948 C)1956 D)1971
Answer: 1966
Q. Consider the following statement regarding Old Age Pension? 1. The scheme provides Rs. 700 per month to those who have no proper means of livelihood. 2. People who attained the age between 60 to 79 years are benefitted by the scheme. Choose the correct answer
A)Both 1 and 2 B)Only 1 C)Only 2 D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Q. Baria Siul Hydro Electricity Project is constructed across the tributaries of which river?
A)Ravi B)Sutlej C)Chenab D)Beas
Answer: Ravi
Q. Sui fair’ is associated with which district?
A)Bilaspur B)Kangra C)Una D)Chamba
Answer: Chamba
Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh Tuberculosis Control Programme was first implemented by Central Government?
A)Mandi B)Bilaspur C)Kangra D)Hamirpur
Answer: Hamirpur
Q. Mica is found in which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kullu B)Kinnaur C)Lahaul and Spiti D)All of these
