More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. When did Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University Palampur establish?
A)1970
B)1940
C)1952
D)1978
Answer: 1978
- Q. Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Fagli (Phagli) in Himachal Pradesh? 1. Celebrated in the month of February-March. 2. It is also known as yellow festival. Select the correct answer
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Which valley is known as the ‘Veer Bhoomi’ of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Ravi valley
B)Kangra valley
C)Kullu valley
D)Balh valley
Answer: Kangra valley
- Q. The first women Governor of Himachal Pradesh was
A)Smt Prabha Rau
B)Smt Sheila Kaul
C)Smt Urmila Singh
D)Smt Pratibha Devi
Answer: Smt Sheila Kaul
- Q. What was the ‘Sanskrit name’ given to river Ravi around 1000 BC?
A)Vipasha
B)Irawati
C)Purushini
D)Mandakini
Answer: Irawati
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) 1. It was launched in 2016, by Government of India. 2. It aims to deliver integrated project based infrastructure in rural areas. 3. Kandaghat, Kalpa and Aut blocks are covered under the scheme. 4. Moorang, Sihunta and Ghannahatti block covered under fourth phase of the scheme. Choose the correct answer
A)1, 2 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. In which year Bhakra Dam was dedicated to the Nation and by whom?
A)1963, Jawaharlal Nehru
B)1985, Rajiv Gandhi
C)1970, Indira Gandhi
D)1964, Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer: 1963, Jawaharlal Nehru
- 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. Consider the following statements 1. Winter Carnival is held every year in Manali. 2. The Jawalamukhi fair is held thrice a year. 3. The word lavi means ‘wool’. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 3
- Q. The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought in?
A)1840-41 AD
B)1803-06 AD
C)1830-31 AD
D)1845-46 AD
Answer: 1845-46 AD
- Q. Suraj Tal is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Mandi
B)Lahaul and Spiti
C)Kullu
D)Una
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- Q. In which of the following ranges Rohtang pass is located?
A)Dhauladhar range
B)Pir Panjal range
C)Shiwalik range
D)Zanskar range
Answer: Pir Panjal range
- Q. In which year the Command Area Development activities (CAD) was initiated?
A)1974
B)1961
C)1995
D)1955
Answer: 1974
- Q. Kahluri is spoken in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Shimla
B)Bilaspur
C)Sirmaur
D)Solan
Answer: Bilaspur
- Q. The headquarters of Kangra is
A)Dharamshala
B)Chamba
C)Una
D)None of these
Answer: Dharamshala
- Q. Which of the following festivals is popular among Buddhist people in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Khogal
B)Losar
C)Sairi
D)None of these
Answer: Losar
- Q. Which among the following is called Gateway of Lahaul?
A)Tandi
B)Khoskar
C)Markula
D)Keylong
Answer: Khoskar
- 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. 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. The leader of Ghadar Party was known as Swami Krishnanand
A)Mian Jawahar Singh
B)Hardev
C)Bhai Hirdey Ram
D)Jawahar Naryal
Answer: Hardev
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