More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Summer festival is celebrated in
A)Kinnaur
B)Kangra
C)Kullu
D)Shimla
Answer: Shimla
- Q. Gumma and Darang famous for mines are associated with
A)Barytes
B)Rock salt
C)Slate
D)Mica
Answer: Rock salt
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kalka-Shimla railway passes through 103 tunnels. 2. It crosses 20 railway stations in its journey. 3. Its construction started before independence, but complete after independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)1 and 2
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. As per India State of Forest Report 2017, what percentage of forest cover does the state constitutes of its geographical area?
A)5.13%
B)27.12%
C)30.00%
D)12.25%
Answer: 27.12%
- Q. What was the Shiwalik Mountain as in ancient texts?
A)Valley of Flowers
B)Har Ki Doon
C)Mainak Parbat
D)Hanging Garden
Answer: Mainak Parbat
- Q. Himachal Pradesh Technical University is located in
A)Shimla
B)Hamirpur
C)Sundernagar
D)Nahan
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. Sui fair’ is associated with which district?
A)Bilaspur
B)Kangra
C)Una
D)Chamba
Answer: Chamba
- Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Chamera lake?
A)Solan
B)Chamba
C)Lahaul and Spiti
D)Sirmaur
Answer: Chamba
- Q. Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in which year?
A)1974
B)1960
C)1963
D)1990
Answer: 1974
- Q. Which among the following is not one of the names of Kangra?
A)Jalandharyan
B)Bhimkot
C)Pathankot
D)Susharmapura
Answer: Pathankot
- Q. Which Muslim Sultan displayed great religious tolerance on his expedition and spared the temple of Jawalamukhi form plunder?
A)Mohammad-Bin-Tughlaq
B)Mahmud Ghaznavi
C)Mohammad Ghori
D)Mohammad Begh
Answer: Mohammad-Bin-Tughlaq
- Q. Which is the largest river in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Beas
B)Chenab
C)Sutlej
D)Ravi
Answer: Chenab
- 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. What was the name of river Ravi during vedic times?
A)Iravati
B)Arjikiya
C)Purushni
D)Vipasa
Answer: Purushni
- Q. Barotiwala industrial area is famous for multi-industry. It is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Chamba
B)Una
C)Solan
D)Hamirpur
Answer: Solan
- Q. Which scheme of the Himachal Pradesh government aims to provide 60% subsidy to farmers for salar powered fencing around the fields?
A)Mukhya Manti Khet Sanraksha Yojana
B)Mukhya Mantri Adarsh Krishi Gaon Yojana
C)Seed Village Programme
D)Dr. Y. S. Parmar Kisan Swarozgar Yojana
Answer: Mukhya Manti Khet Sanraksha Yojana
- Q. Rapeseed and mustard are mostly grown in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Kinnaur
C)Sirmaur
D)Chamba
Answer: Chamba
- Q. Which soil is suitable for the growth of dry fruits like almond, walnut, raisins in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Dry hill soil
B)High hill soil
C)Mountainous soil
D)Low hill soil
Answer: Dry hill soil
- Q. Who was the President of India, when the first President’s Rule was proclaimed in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Basappa Danappa Jatti
B)Zakir Hussain
C)Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D)Giani Zail Singh
Answer: Basappa Danappa Jatti
- Q. Who led the Suket Satyagraha?
A)Hari Das
B)Karm Chand Thakur
C)Pandit Padam Dev
D)None of the above
Answer: Pandit Padam Dev
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