More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Which one of the following universities is popular for horticulture and forestry?
A)National Institute of Technology
B)Jaypee University
C)Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University
D)None of the above
Answer: Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University
- Q. Ring Leaders’ were associated with
A)Mass Movement in Nalagrah
B)Pajhota Kisan Sabha
C)Sirmaur Praja Mandal Movement
D)Jugga Movement
Answer: Pajhota Kisan Sabha
- Q. Around which year did Russian painter Nicholas Roerich vist Naggar in Kullu district for the first time?
A)1925
B)1923
C)1924
D)1926
Answer: 1923
- Q. Which town was founded by Ghumand Chand?
A)Sujanpur
B)Sirmaur
C)Chamba
D)Nagarkot
Answer: Sujanpur
- Q. Lacchi folk song belongs to which district?
A)Bilaspur
B)Kangra
C)Chamba
D)Mandi
Answer: Chamba
- Q. The Audumbara is the name of the descendant of sage
A)Gantama
B)Vishvamitra
C)Vashishtha
D)Patanjali
Answer: Vishvamitra
- Q. During the time of which Muslim invader, the population of Brahmins and Rajputs started settling in Western Himalayas?
A)Mahmud Ghaznavi
B)Mohammad Ghori
C)Muhammad-Bin-Tugulaq
D)Timur-i-lang
Answer: Mohammad Ghori
- Q. Jugga Movement started in which hill state?
A)Solan
B)Chamba
C)Bilaspur
D)Mandi
Answer: Bilaspur
- 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. In 1815, the territory of Jubbal was handed over to which ruler?
A)Dangi wazir
B)Amar Singh Thapa
C)Rana Puran Singh
D)Karam Chand
Answer: Rana Puran Singh
- Q. In which year Maharaja Ranjit Singh acquired Kangra fort from Sansar Chand?
A)1809 AD
B)1805 AD
C)1806 AD
D)1810 AD
Answer: 1809 AD
- Q. Which river of Himachal Pradesh is called by the local people as ‘river of sorrow’?
A)Giri
B)Swan
C)Spiti
D)Tons
Answer: Swan
- Q. The town of Hamirpur got its name from Raja Hamir Chand of
A)Pala dynasty
B)Trigarta dynasty
C)Katoch dynasty
D)None of these
Answer: Katoch dynasty
- Q. What is the minimum age to become a member of Panchayat?
A)23
B)22
C)21
D)25
Answer: 21
- Q. National Forest Policy was formulated in the year
A)1988
B)1990
C)1980
D)1978
Answer: 1988
- Q. What was the name of river Ravi during vedic times?
A)Iravati
B)Arjikiya
C)Purushni
D)Vipasa
Answer: Purushni
- Q. In Himachal Pradesh Zila Parishad is known as
A)Zila Mandali
B)Zila Panchayat
C)Zila Council
D)None of the above
Answer: Zila Panchayat
- Q. Which fruit grown in Himachal Pradesh is also referred as ‘Zardalu’?
A)Plum
B)Apple
C)Apricot
D)Kagzi lime
Answer: Apricot
- Q. With respect to Chamera lake choose the correct statement.
A)It has hot spring.
B)It is part of Chamera reservoir, built over river Ravi.
C)It is a natural lake.
D)The shape is like a sleeping women.
Answer: It is part of Chamera reservoir, built over river Ravi.
- Q. Which other festival is celebrated along with Khepa?
A)Lohri
B)Holi
C)Dussehra
D)Pulkhepa
Answer: Pulkhepa
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