More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The IUCN has listed which bird found in Himachal Pradesh in its indangered list?
A)Hornbill
B)Koklash Pheasant
C)Green tailed sunbird
D)Bearded vulture
Answer: Bearded vulture
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kalka-Shimla railway passes through 103 tunnels. 2. It crosses 20 railway stations in its journey. 3. Its construction started before independence, but complete after independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)1 and 2
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. The soil present in low hill zone of Himachal Pradesh is good for which crop?
A)Apple
B)Potato
C)Maize
D)Walnut
Answer: Maize
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding Lal Bahadur Shastri Kamgar Avam Shahari Ajivika Yojana 1. On the line of MNREGA, the scheme is launched in state. 2. It was launched in 2016. 3. The scheme has implemented in all merged wards of municipalities and newly created Nagar Panchayats.
A)1 and 3
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)1, 2 and 3
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Which among the following festivals also known as ‘Maghi’ festival in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lohri
B)Halda
C)Fulaich
D)Khepa
Answer: Lohri
- Q. Which popular media personality from Shimla district is the recipient of 2 National Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards?
A)Anupam Kher
B)Kangna Ranaut
C)Preity Zinta
D)Manohar Singh
Answer: Anupam Kher
- Q. When was the Himachal circle separated from the North-West circle of post offices by the Central Government?
A)1986
B)1961
C)1979
D)2001
Answer: 1986
- Q. LAKSHAY Scheme is launched by Government of Himachal Pradesh in which year?
A)2013
B)2016
C)2017
D)2015
Answer: 2016
- Q. Who can be appointed as the Lokayukta of a state?
A)Both (A) and (B)
B)Judge of Supreme Court
C)Chief Justice of High Court
D)None of the above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which is the rainiest place in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Una
B)Dharamshala
C)Chamba
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Dharamshala
- Q. In which year the Second Anglo-Sikh War took place?
A)1852-53 AD
B)1845-46 AD
C)1848-49 AD
D)1861-62 AD
Answer: 1848-49 AD
- 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. As many as 32 dialects are spoken in Himachal Pradesh. How many of them belongs to Indo-Aryan family?
A)21
B)25
C)22
D)30
Answer: 21
- Q. During Vedic period which river was known as Purushini?
A)Ravi
B)Beas
C)Chenab
D)Sutlej
Answer: Ravi
- Q. The two major centres of pharmaceutical industry in Himachal Pradesh are
A)Chail and Auli
B)Jogindernagar and Palampur
C)Baddi and Paonta Sahib
D)Kala Amb and Parwanoo
Answer: Baddi and Paonta Sahib
- Q. According to Census 2011, the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is
A)92.80%
B)72.80%
C)82.80%
D)80%
Answer: 82.80%
- Q. Which mountain pass joins Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Rohtang
B)Jalori
C)Dulchi
D)Pin Parbati
Answer: Dulchi
- Q. In which valley Kunzum pass is situated?
A)Rupin pass
B)Spiti valley
C)Pin Parvati valley
D)Chamba valley
Answer: Spiti valley
- Q. Who was the President of India, when the first President’s Rule was proclaimed in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Basappa Danappa Jatti
B)Zakir Hussain
C)Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D)Giani Zail Singh
Answer: Basappa Danappa Jatti
- Q. Whenwas theDepartment of Youth Services established in Himachal Pradesh?
A)1994
B)1965
C)1971
D)1982
Answer: 1982
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