Himachal Pradesh State

Q. Which British Officer discovered the spot where Shimla was later built as a hill station?

A
Col. Armstrong
B
Lord Amherst
C
Major Kennedy
D
Lord Dalhousie

Correct Answer

Major Kennedy

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. Which district in Himachal Pradesh has the highest concentration of Yak as part of livestock population?
    A)Lahaul and Spiti
    B)Kinnaur
    C)Mandi
    D)Sirmaur
    Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Bhakra Nangal Dam is the highest gravity dam in India. 2. It is the second largest reservoir in India in term of water holding capacity. Which of the statement(s) given above 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. On which of the following grounds the 2015 All India Hot Weather Football Tournament was played?
    A)Shimla
    B)Mandi
    C)Sirmaur
    D)Kangra
    Answer: Mandi
  • Q. In which town did Jahangir construct a mosque inside the fort?
    A)Sirmaur in 1623 AD
    B)Nagarkot in 1621 AD
    C)Nurpur in 1620 AD
    D)Bushahr in 1621 AD
    Answer: Nagarkot in 1621 AD
  • Q. Which among the following bridges is the oldest bridge in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Victoria Bridge
    B)Slapper Bridge
    C)Dehra Gopipur Bridge
    D)Wangtu Bridge
    Answer: Victoria Bridge
  • Q. In Gram Panchayat seats are reserved for women are ……… .
    A)40%
    B)35%
    C)30%
    D)50%
    Answer: 50%
  • Q. How many districts are in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)14
    B)12
    C)13
    D)10
    Answer: 12
  • Q. Nuala dance is devoted to which God?
    A)Lord Shiva
    B)Lord Vishnu
    C)Lord Rama
    D)Lord Krishna
    Answer: Lord Shiva
  • Q. In which year was the Directorate of Medical Education and Research established in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)1996-97
    B)1995-96
    C)1998-99
    D)1992-93
    Answer: 1996-97
  • Q. The smallest district of Himachal Pradesh in terms of area is
    A)Hamirpur
    B)Solan
    C)Bilaspur
    D)Una
    Answer: Hamirpur
  • Q. Which sanctuary is located on the left bank of the Spiti river?
    A)Kibber
    B)Gamgul
    C)Kugti
    D)Talra
    Answer: Kibber
  • Q. Which among the following is a man-made lake?
    A)Pandoh lake
    B)Maharana Pratap Sagar
    C)Gobind Sagar
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. At which place in Himachal Pradesh is a 7 day fair held on the occasion of Shivratri in which devotees carry idols of Gods and Goddesses in Palanquins on their shoulders?
    A)Solan
    B)Chamba
    C)Mandi
    D)Kinnaur
    Answer: Mandi
  • Q. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? List I (Peak) List II (Location) a. Reo Purgyil 1. Chamba b. Shipki 2. Kinnaur c. Kinner Kailash 3. Lahaul and Spiti d. Chanshal 4. Kullu
    A)c
    B)a
    C)b
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. When was the nutrition scheme for HIV positive children launched by Himachal state?
    A)April, 2012
    B)March, 2016
    C)January, 2018
    D)September, 2015
    Answer: January, 2018
  • Q. Guru Ghantal Gompa is located at
    A)Lahaul
    B)Chamba
    C)Dharamshala
    D)Spiti
    Answer: Lahaul
  • Q. The Doodh Ganga Yojana is planned for the economic upliftment of which among the following groups?
    A)Urban households
    B)Agricultural labourers
    C)Rural households
    D)Marginal farmers
    Answer: Rural households
  • 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. Which British Officer discovered the spot where Shimla was later built as a hill station?
    A)Col. Armstrong
    B)Lord Amherst
    C)Major Kennedy
    D)Lord Dalhousie
    Answer: Major Kennedy
  • Q. Which soil is found in the mid-hill soil zone of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Mountain soil
    B)Alluvial soil
    C)Laterite soil
    D)Podzolic soil
    Answer: Podzolic soil

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