More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. What was the earlier name of Nalagarh?
A)Kahlur
B)Kiratpur
C)Hindur
D)Trigarta
Answer: Hindur
- Q. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission was set up under Article
A)315 of the Constitution of India
B)310 of the Constitution of India
C)312 of the Constitution of India
D)None of the above
Answer: 315 of the Constitution of India
- Q. In which among the following places, large number of steel fabrication mills are established in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Raighat
B)Parwanoo
C)Baddi
D)Paonta Sahib
Answer: Paonta Sahib
- Q. Which of the following is not the aim and objective of the Himachal Pradesh Solar Power Policy, 2016? 1. Promote generation of electricity from solar energy for sustainable development. 2. Empower people in the remote and rural areas with 24 × 7 powers by way of decentralised solar power supply. 3. Create awareness about potentials of renewable energy. 4. Strengthen and sustain the policy of 100% clean electricity consumption.
A)3 and 4 both
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2 both
D)None of the above
Answer: None of the above
- Q. Pravatak, the Himalayan Chief was treacherously killed by
A)Chanakya
B)Chandragupta
C)Samudragupta
D)Alexander
Answer: Chanakya
- Q. Match the following List I (Irrigation Project) List II (District) a. Balh Valley Project 1. Mandi b. Bhabour Sahib Project 2. Una c. Giri Project 3. Sirmaur d. Shahnehar Project 4. Kangra
A)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
D)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
- Q. Who was awarded first Param Veer Chakra posthumously?
A)Manaku
B)Major Somnath Sharma
C)Baba Kanshi Ram
D)Nainsukh
Answer: Major Somnath Sharma
- Q. Which mountain pass connects Spiti to Ladakh?
A)Kunzum
B)Kangla
C)Jalsu
D)Debsa
Answer: Kangla
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for hot springs?
A)Chamba
B)Kullu
C)Mandi
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Kullu
- Q. Which bird species mainly attracts tourists in Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary?
A)Cheer pheasant
B)Western tragopan
C)Koklas pheasant
D)Kalij pheasant
Answer: Western tragopan
- Q. Minhal Basar Devi is associated with which of the following tribal group?
A)Gujjar
B)Pangwala
C)Gaddi
D)Kanaura
Answer: Gaddi
- Q. Which of the following company is not the pharmaceutical industry set up in the state?
A)Morepen and Torrent
B)Ranbaxy
C)Larsen and Toubro
D)Dr Reddy's Lab
Answer: Larsen and Toubro
- Q. The founder of Guler state was ……………
A)Datar Chand
B)Hari Chand
C)Purab Chand
D)Sibran Chand
Answer: Hari Chand
- 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 district(s) were founded in 1972?
A)Hamirpur
B)Solan
C)Una
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. As per Census 2011, Scheduled Tribes (STs) population of Himachal Pradesh is what % of India’s total ST population?
A)0.66%
B)0.55%
C)0.40%
D)0.89%
Answer: 0.40%
- Q. Charanjeet Singh of Himachal Pradesh is associated with which sports?
A)Cricket
B)Hockey
C)Football
D)Volleyball
Answer: Hockey
- Q. Which district in Himachal Pradesh is the highest producer of mango?
A)Hamirpur
B)Kangra
C)Mandi
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Kangra
- Q. Which among the following Industry contribute 7.2% in the state GDP?
A)It and Electronics Industries
B)Agro-based Industries
C)Cement Industry
D)Tourism Industry
Answer: Tourism Industry
- Q. Malana is located in the district
A)Kinnaur
B)Kangra
C)Hamirpur
D)Kullu
Answer: Kullu
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