Himachal Pradesh State

Q. According to Census 2011, the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is

A
92.80%
B
72.80%
C
82.80%
D
80%

Correct Answer

82.80%

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. As per Economic Survey 2018-19, which of the following has least number of industrial units in the state?
    A)Chamba
    B)Kinnaur
    C)Lahaul and Spiti
    D)Una
    Answer: Kinnaur
  • Q. Spiti literally means
    A)Pearl of the State
    B)Land of Jewels
    C)Hanging Garden
    D)Vir Bhoomi
    Answer: Land of Jewels
  • Q. Gandhi fair is held in
    A)Hamirpur
    B)Solan
    C)Sirmaur
    D)Shimla
    Answer: Sirmaur
  • Q. The first mention of ‘Trigarta’ is found in
    A)Writings of Panini
    B)Rig Veda
    C)Mahabharata
    D)Purana
    Answer: Writings of Panini
  • Q. Who wrote ‘Essays on Colonialism’?
    A)M. M. Kaye
    B)Nirmal Verma
    C)Bipan Chandra
    D)Yashpal
    Answer: Bipan Chandra
  • Q. When was Nagarkot (Kangra) attacked by Timur?
    A)1398 AD
    B)1349 AD
    C)1236 AD
    D)1409 AD
    Answer: 1398 AD
  • Q. Who established the Nalagarh state in 1100 AD?
    A)Kahn Chand
    B)Ajai Chand
    C)Jaspal
    D)Sansar Chand
    Answer: Ajai Chand
  • Q. The Mandi Conspiracy organised under the influence of Gadar Party took place in which year?
    A)1902-03 AD
    B)1895-96 AD
    C)1897-98 AD
    D)1914-15 AD
    Answer: 1914-15 AD
  • Q. In which year floods posed threat to the Bhuntar runway?
    A)2007
    B)1995
    C)1998
    D)2008
    Answer: 1995
  • Q. Which of the following ranges acts as a water divide between river Chenab, Beas and Ravi?
    A)Pir Panjal range
    B)Shiwalik range
    C)Dhauladhar range
    D)Zanskar range
    Answer: Pir Panjal range
  • Q. Match the following. List I (Mineral) List II (Area) a. Copper 1. Kullu b. Nickel 2. Sirmaur c. Rock Salt 3. Mandi d. Asbestos 4. Shimla
    A)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
    B)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
    C)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
    D)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
    Answer: a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
  • Q. How much amount is given for house repair under Housing Subsidy Scheme?
    A)Rs. 80,000
    B)Rs. 35,000
    C)Rs. 130,000
    D)Rs. 25,000
    Answer: Rs. 25,000
  • Q. Gar folk dance belongs to
    A)Sirmaur
    B)Kullu
    C)Shimla
    D)Kinnaur
    Answer: Kinnaur
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The first Praja Mandal of Himachal was set up in Sirmaur. 2. Praja Mandal movement in Sirmaur took place under Chaudhary Sher Jang. Which of the above statements 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. Rampur Bushair, a breed of sheep that give wool is found in the state of
    A)Uttarakhand
    B)Jammu and Kashmir
    C)Himachal Pradesh
    D)Punjab
    Answer: Himachal Pradesh
  • Q. Minghal fair is celebrated in the month of
    A)August
    B)October
    C)September
    D)July
    Answer: September
  • Q. Shiva temple at Hatkoti is an example of ……………
    A)Pagoda style
    B)Pent roof temple
    C)Pyramidal temple
    D)Sutlej valley style
    Answer: Pyramidal temple
  • Q. Treaty of Jawalamukhi between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Raja Sansar Chand held in the year
    A)1809
    B)1819
    C)1846
    D)1820
    Answer: 1809
  • Q. Which soil is found in the mid-hill soil zone of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Mountain soil
    B)Alluvial soil
    C)Laterite soil
    D)Podzolic soil
    Answer: Podzolic soil
  • Q. In terms of literacy rate, Himachal Pradesh stands at which position in India?
    A)12th
    B)10th
    C)11th
    D)13th
    Answer: 11th

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