More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The original inhabitants of Himachal Pradesh belonged to which group of people?
A)Khashas people or Kshatriyas
B)Kolarian people
C)People of Indus Valley Civilisation
D)Mavanas
Answer: Kolarian people
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kufri has facilities for both Alpine and Nordic skiing. 2. March to June is ideal time for river rafting in the state. 3. Hanuman ji ka Tibba, Manali, Deo Tibba are important ranges which are associated with mountaineering. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)All of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 3
- Q. Which among the following Himalayan king, allied with Chanakya to ascend the throne of Magadha?
A)Parvatak
B)Sudas
C)Divodas
D)Shambara
Answer: Parvatak
- Q. Raja Sansar Chand had to seek outside help to drive out Gorkhas from Kangra. This crucial help was provided by
A)Guru Govind Singh
B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C)Banda Bahadur
D)Jai Singh Ramgariha
Answer: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Q. Tarla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Kullu
C)Shimla
D)Hamirpur
Answer: Shimla
- Q. The headquarters of the Himalayan Prant Provisional Government was located at ……………
A)Shimla
B)Solan
C)Kinnaur
D)Chamba
Answer: Shimla
- Q. Who founded the state of Jaswan in 1170 AD?
A)Sibran Chand
B)Hari Chand
C)Purab Chand
D)Datar Chand
Answer: Purab Chand
- Q. Kulut Desh Ki Kahani’ is authored by
A)Gharib Khan
B)J. P. H. Vogel
C)Lal Chand Prarthi
D)R. K. Kaushal
Answer: Lal Chand Prarthi
- Q. According to Census 2011, the Scheduled Tribes sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh is
A)999
B)1,015
C)890
D)900
Answer: 999
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh got maximum rain in 2014 during the post-monsoon season (October- November)?
A)Hamirpur
B)Solan
C)Chamba
D)Kullu
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. The theme of Kinnauri folk song ‘Tipsi Banthani’ is
A)Raga theme
B)Usha Devi's curse
C)Love theme
D)None of the above
Answer: Usha Devi's curse
- Q. In which year Himalayan Hill States Regional Council was formed?
A)1940 AD
B)1934 AD
C)1939 AD
D)1946 AD
Answer: 1946 AD
- Q. During Vedic period which river was known as Purushini?
A)Ravi
B)Beas
C)Chenab
D)Sutlej
Answer: Ravi
- Q. Which among the following area do not falls under the scheduled area for tribal population identified by Himachal Pradesh?
A)Sirmaur
B)Pangi Valley
C)Bharmour
D)Kinnaur
Answer: Sirmaur
- Q. Which among the following districts is formed on 15th April, 1948?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Kullu
C)Bilaspur
D)Mandi
Answer: Mandi
- Q. Which mountain range separates Sirmaur from Shimla?
A)Dhauladhar
B)Choor Chandni
C)Pir Panjal
D)None of the above
Answer: Choor Chandni
- Q. Which Hindu king was able to capture back the Kangra fort from the Mughals in 1783 AD?
A)Raja Chatar Singh
B)Raja Ghumand Chand
C)Raja Bir Chand
D)Raja Sansar Chand
Answer: Raja Sansar Chand
- Q. Shun and Shabu folk dances are related to
A)Lahaul and Spiti valley
B)Kullu valley
C)Chamba valley
D)None of the above
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti valley
- Q. When did the number of members in Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha increase from 36 to 41?
A)1953
B)1952
C)1991
D)1954
Answer: 1954
- Q. With which one is Rewalsar village of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh associated?
A)Guru Gobind Singh
B)Padamsambhava
C)Lomas Rishi
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
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