More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The headquarters of the Himalayan Hill States Regional Council was located at
A)Kangra
B)Chamba
C)Solan
D)Shimla
Answer: Shimla
- Q. Who led the campaign against the Gorkhas in Chopal, Jubbal and Rawingarh regions?
A)Col. Dailwyize
B)James Baillie Fraser
C)Lt. Lawrence
D)Ronald Daisie
Answer: James Baillie Fraser
- Q. Sobha Singh Art Gallery is located at
A)Andretta
B)Naggar
C)Chamba
D)Kaza
Answer: Andretta
- Q. The oldest Temple of Manu is situated at
A)Naggar
B)Manali
C)Malana
D)Bajaura
Answer: Manali
- Q. How much geographical area is covered by district of Kullu of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh?
A)658.27 sq km
B)573.09 sq km
C)640.25 sq km
D)547.71 sq km
Answer: 547.71 sq km
- Q. Which among the following places has herbal garden in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Dumreda
B)Jungle Jhalera
C)Neri
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which fruit grown in Himachal Pradesh is also referred as ‘Zardalu’?
A)Plum
B)Apple
C)Apricot
D)Kagzi lime
Answer: Apricot
- Q. King Susharman who sides with Kauravas in the battle of Mahabharata is considered the founder of the important ruling dynasty of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Suket
B)Guler
C)Kuluta
D)Katoch
Answer: Katoch
- Q. Bhangra dance is popular in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kangra
B)Una
C)Hamirpur
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Gar folk dance belongs to
A)Sirmaur
B)Kullu
C)Shimla
D)Kinnaur
Answer: Kinnaur
- Q. Gandhi fair is held in
A)Hamirpur
B)Solan
C)Sirmaur
D)Shimla
Answer: Sirmaur
- 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. When State Reorganisation commission in Himachal Pradesh was formed?
A)1954
B)1952
C)1953
D)1960
Answer: 1954
- 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 among the following is called Gateway of Lahaul?
A)Tandi
B)Khoskar
C)Markula
D)Keylong
Answer: Khoskar
- Q. Match the following List I (Lake) List II (District) a. Gadhasaru 1. Chamba b. Dhankar 2. Lahaul and Spiti c. Nako 3. Kinnaur d. Kamrunag 4. Mandi
A)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
C)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
- Q. Who was posthumously honoured by the Param Vir Chakra on 15th August, 1999?
A)Baba Kanshi Ram
B)Sudhir Kumar Walia
C)Captain Vikram Batra
D)Somnath Sharma
Answer: Captain Vikram Batra
- Q. What is Gaddi?
A)District of Himachal Pradesh
B)A Pastoral Tribe
C)A Schedule Caste
D)None of the above
Answer: A Pastoral Tribe
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Rajtarangini and Vishnu Purana contain information about the old tribe of Kangra and Katoch rulers of Trigarta. 2. Rajtarangini contain the information about Lalitaditya influence on Kangra Valley. 3. Persian Sources contain the information about Sultan Mahamud’s invasion of Nagarkot or Modern Kangra. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which battle marked the friendship between Sikhs and the hill states of Mandi and Kullu?
A)Batle of Bhangani
B)Anglo-Sikh War I
C)Battle of Nalapani
D)Anglo-Gorkha War
Answer: Batle of Bhangani
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