More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Bonyangchu folk dance belongs to
A)Solan
B)Sirmaur
C)Kinnaur
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Kinnaur
- Q. At which place does the Beas river enter the plains?
A)Kullu
B)Mirthal
C)Hari ka Pattan
D)Larji
Answer: Mirthal
- Q. Match the following List I (Districts) List II (Sharing Boundaries with) a. Kinnaur 1. Uttar Pradesh b. Bilaspur 2. Jammu and Kashmir c. Chamba 3. Tibet d. Sirmaur 4. Punjab
A)a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2
B)a-1, b-4, c-2, d-3
C)a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
D)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
Answer: a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
- 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. The Kulindas Janapada is mentioned in which among the following Puranas?
A)Markandeya Purana
B)Vishnu Purana
C)Vayu Purana
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Kalath village is famous for which mineral in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Gypsum
B)Slate
C)Mineral water
D)Gold
Answer: Mineral water
- Q. Chintpurni fair is held in
A)Sirmaur
B)Mandi
C)Una
D)Chamba
Answer: Una
- Q. Which state was called as Nagarkot in ancient period in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kullu
B)Chamba
C)Bilaspur
D)Kangra
Answer: Kangra
- Q. From where the bilingual newspaper Uncha Himalaya published in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Dalhousie
B)Kangra
C)Shimla
D)Jogindernagar
Answer: Shimla
- Q. In which year did Himachal Pradesh attain full statehood?
A)1956
B)1971
C)1948
D)1954
Answer: 1971
- Q. Match the following List I (PRIs) List II (Number) a. Gram Panchayat 1. 12 b. Zilla Parishad 2. 78 c. Panchayat Samitis 3. 3226
A)a-2, b-3, c-1
B)a-1, b-2, c-3
C)a-2, b-1, c-3
D)a-3, b-1, c-2
Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2
- Q. What is the source of water supply in Bhabour Sahib Phase-II Project in Una?
A)Nangal Dam
B)Beas River
C)Swan River
D)Pong Dam
Answer: Nangal Dam
- Q. According to the Census 2011, which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has lowest population density?
A)Kullu
B)Chamba
C)Lahaul and Spiti
D)Kinnaur
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- Q. How many State Highways are there in Himachal Pradesh?
A)22
B)19
C)20
D)23
Answer: 20
- Q. Arrange the following peaks in descending order of their height? 1. Shilla 2. Manerang 3. Reo Purgyil 4. Shipki
A)1, 3, 4, 2
B)1, 4, 3, 2
C)1, 3, 2, 4
D)1, 2, 3, 4
Answer: 1, 3, 4, 2
- Q. Angora rabbit breeding farms are established in
A)Kangra and Mandi
B)Shimla and Hamirpur
C)Kangra and Bilaspur
D)Shimla and Kullu
Answer: Kangra and Mandi
- Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Gypsum mostly found?
A)Sirmaur
B)Mandi
C)Kullu
D)Solan
Answer: Sirmaur
- 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. Which action of Raja Sansar Chand promoted the hill chiefs to invite Gorkhas to invade Kangra?
A)Sansar Chand helped Maharaja Ranjit Singh to over rule the Nepal Government.
B)Merger of many small states into Kangra state.
C)Intervention of Sansar Chand into Nepal's administration.
D)His policy towards the Gorkhas community.
Answer: Merger of many small states into Kangra state.
- Q. Where in Himachal Pradesh, the world’s highest post office is located?
A)Manali (Kullu)
B)Hikkim (Lahaul and Spiti)
C)Dehragopipur (Kangra)
D)Shimla
Answer: Hikkim (Lahaul and Spiti)
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