More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Which is the most widely read magazine in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Uday Bharat
B)Giriraj
C)Himachal Dhwani
D)Himprastha
Answer: Giriraj
- Q. What is ‘Sidu’ in Himachal Pradesh?
A)A kind of art form in Lahaul and Spiti
B)A kind of bread made of wheat flour
C)A painting originated in Kinnaur
D)A style of architecture in lower valleys
Answer: A kind of bread made of wheat flour
- Q. Which festival of Kinnaar is famous for ‘flowers’?
A)Bishu
B)Faguli
C)Ukyaang
D)Dyali
Answer: Ukyaang
- Q. On which date the Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 came into force?
A)15th July
B)23rd April
C)13th April
D)18th June
Answer: 23rd April
- Q. Who was appointed as the Governor of Jalandhar by Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1758-59 AD?
A)Ranjit Singh
B)Sansar Chand
C)Ghumand Chand
D)Amar Singh Thapa
Answer: Ghumand Chand
- Q. In which locality of Chamba is Harirai Temple situated?
A)Chaugan
B)Bharmaur
C)Khajjiar
D)Nadaun
Answer: Chaugan
- Q. Which period saw the rise of independent Rajput states in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Between 12th-15th century
B)Between 7th-10th century
C)Between 8th-12th century
D)Between 15th-16th century
Answer: Between 8th-12th century
- Q. What is the script of the earliest epigraphically rock inscriptions at Pathiar and Kanhiyara in Kangra?
A)Prakrit
B)Brahmi
C)Kharosthi
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Nirmand copper plates found in Himachal Pradesh belonged to
A)12th century AD
B)7th century AD
C)10th century AD
D)15th century AD
Answer: 7th century AD
- Q. Match the following List I (Style) List II (Temple) a. Flat roof 1. Dhaneshwari temple b. Pyramidical roof 2. Tripura Sundari temple c. Pagoda 3. Hateshwari temple d. Sutlej valley 4. Ramgopal temple
A)a-1, b-2, c-4, d-3
B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
D)a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3
Answer: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
- Q. Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in
A)Kangra
B)Chamba
C)Kullu
D)Shimla
Answer: Chamba
- Q. Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest urban male literacy rate?
A)Shimla
B)Chamba
C)Hamirpur
D)Solan
Answer: Shimla
- Q. Haryali festival is celebrated in which district?
A)Kinnaur
B)Kangra
C)Shimla
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about alluvial soil found in the state? 1. The soil is low in organic matter in the state. 2. It is dominantly found in Una district.
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)All of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Buddhi Diwali’ fair is held in which province?
A)Nirmand
B)Riwalsar
C)Mandi
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Nirmand
- Q. Dal lake is located at
A)Bilaspur
B)Dharamshala (Kangra)
C)Mandi
D)Shimla
Answer: Dharamshala (Kangra)
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The population density of Kullu district is 80 sq km/person. 2. The population density of Chamba district is 80 sq km/person. Select 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. Which of the following lakes is famous as ‘Mini Switzerland’?
A)Khajjiar lake
B)Parashar lake
C)Nako lake
D)Manimahesh lake
Answer: Khajjiar lake
- Q. Which state was called as Nagarkot in ancient period in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kullu
B)Chamba
C)Bilaspur
D)Kangra
Answer: Kangra
- Q. How many members are included in HPSEBL including its Chairman.
A)13 members
B)7 members
C)9 members
D)6 members
Answer: 7 members
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