More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj System in Himachal Pradesh was established under the Panchayati Raj Act, 1954. 2. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1952 was replaced by Panchayati Raj Act, 1968. 3. Presently, the Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh administered by Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 3
B)1 and 3
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: 2 and 3
- Q. Which lake in Himachal Pradesh has a floating Island?
A)Chamera lake
B)Prashar lake
C)Surajtal lake
D)Renuka lake
Answer: Prashar lake
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. As per the Mudrarakshasa Chandragupta Maurya made treaty with Trigarta Chief Parvatak. 2. Asoka introduced Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)All of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Under Mukhya Mantri Awaas Yojana, the subsidy of Rs. 75,000 is given to ………… .
A)Minorities
B)BPL family in General category
C)SCs/STs family
D)Women in BPL category
Answer: BPL family in General category
- Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh a site has been identified for setting up a solar plant?
A)Bilaspur
B)Hamirpur
C)Solan
D)Mandi
Answer: Bilaspur
- Q. The famous temple of Baba Balak Nath is situated in the district of
A)Chamba
B)Hamirpur
C)Bilaspur
D)Kangra
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. What is Tankari?
A)A village
B)A script
C)A book
D)A bird
Answer: A script
- Q. Consider the following Statements 1. The name Himachal comes from Himalyan mountains. 2. The great poet Kalidasa called Himachal Devantatma. 3. Copper plates and stone inscriptions have been found in Himachal. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Chhanak Cham dance belongs to which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Sirmaur
B)Kinnaur
C)Chamba
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest SCs female literacy rate?
A)Hamirpur
B)Kangra
C)Una
D)Chamba
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. Who wrote ‘Dharti Hai Balidan Ki’?
A)Shanta Kumar
B)Sharab Negi
C)Nandita Puri
D)Nirmal Verma
Answer: Shanta Kumar
- Q. When did Dr. Y. S. Parmar become the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for the first time?
A)28th January, 1953
B)24th March, 1952
C)24th March, 1954
D)28th January, 1954
Answer: 24th March, 1952
- Q. The Panchayat Samiti is the link between the Gram Panchayat and the
A)Both (A) and (B)
B)Gram Sabha
C)Zila Parishad
D)None of the above
Answer: Zila Parishad
- Q. Gochi is the most popular festival in
A)Kinnaur valley
B)Kullu valley
C)Bhaga valley
D)Chamba valley
Answer: Bhaga valley
- Q. The Vashisht hot spring is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kangra
B)Mandi
C)Chamba
D)Kullu
Answer: Kullu
- Q. Which of the following district has the highest rural female literacy rate?
A)Una
B)Chamba
C)Hamirpur
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. What is the objective of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?
A)To facilitate 300 days employment in rural areas
B)To encourage the rural people to work
C)To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas
D)To encourage rural women to promote cottage industries
Answer: To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas
- Q. Which among the following is not true regarding the objective of Industrial Policy of 2013?
A)Aimed to increase 30% of GDP of Himachal Pradesh for manufacturing sector.
B)To achieve industrial growth rate of 15%.
C)Employment opportunities for about 3 lakh people.
D)Promote eco friendly systems.
Answer: Aimed to increase 30% of GDP of Himachal Pradesh for manufacturing sector.
- Q. In which year were the Punjab Hill Area added to Himachal Pradesh?
A)1966
B)1948
C)1956
D)1971
Answer: 1966
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Saach Pass connects Chamba valley with Pangi valley. 2. Kiarda Dun valley in Sirmaur is separated from Dehradun valley by Yamuna river. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
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