More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The inland water transport can be carried in which among the following water bodies in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Pong lake
B)Gobind Sagar lake
C)Pandoh lake
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Toramana was the chief of
A)Naga tribes
B)Saka tribes
C)Huns tribes
D)Munda Tribes
Answer: Huns tribes
- Q. Pravatak, the Himalayan Chief was treacherously killed by
A)Chanakya
B)Chandragupta
C)Samudragupta
D)Alexander
Answer: Chanakya
- Q. Which place in Himachal Pradesh has a magnificent hill fort built by the Gorkhas?
A)Kotla
B)Subathu
C)Shimla
D)Mankot
Answer: Subathu
- Q. When did the number of members in Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha increase from 36 to 41?
A)1953
B)1952
C)1991
D)1954
Answer: 1954
- 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. Which organisation is opposing the order of the Himachal Pradesh High Court of banning animal sacrifice at religious places?
A)All India Slaughter Conference
B)Mandi Muslim and Christian Sangh
C)Kullu Devi Devta Kardar Sangh
D)Hamirpur Kardar Sangh
Answer: Kullu Devi Devta Kardar Sangh
- Q. The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association was established in which year?
A)1980
B)1970
C)1960
D)2000
Answer: 1960
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Hamirpur has the lowest SCs male literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh. 2. Chamba has the highest SCs male literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the statement(s) give above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The post-Gupta period is defined as ‘classical age of art in stone’. 2. Guler state is considered as originator of Pahari style of paintings. Select 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. Consider the following statements 1. The total forest cover in the state is 15100 sq km. 2. It is 29.73% of the state’s geographical area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 1
- Q. Himachal Pradesh is termed as Horticultural State of India due to the production of
A)apple
B)apricot
C)citrus fruits
D)mango
Answer: apple
- Q. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Himachal Pradesh Agricultural Produce Marketing Act, 2005?
A)Opening modernised market complex at Solan
B)Establishment of Himachal Pradesh Marketing Board
C)Division of the state into 10-notified market area
D)Ensure higher prices of seeds to grow
Answer: Ensure higher prices of seeds to grow
- Q. In which year ‘Himprastha’ a very popular magazine was first published in Himachal Pradesh?
A)1985
B)1967
C)1947
D)1955
Answer: 1955
- Q. In terms of literacy rate, Himachal Pradesh stands at which position in India?
A)12th
B)10th
C)11th
D)13th
Answer: 11th
- Q. Which among the following was the capital of Kuluta, the ancient Janapada?
A)Sirmur
B)Kullu
C)Naggar
D)Jubbal
Answer: Naggar
- Q. Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana is related to
A)raising the standard of living of weaker section of society
B)insurance of handloom workers
C)development of export infrastructure
D)increasing installed capacity of power
Answer: insurance of handloom workers
- Q. Panchayat Samiti comprises of
A)President, Block Development Office
B)President, Vice-President
C)Chairman, Executive Officer
D)All of them
Answer: All of them
- Q. Which of the following dance forms is performed by Lamas?
A)Khaydayat Dance
B)Cham Dance
C)Dandras Dance
D)Chhambha Dance
Answer: Cham Dance
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for salt mines?
A)Solan
B)Kullu
C)Mandi
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Mandi
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