More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Which is the only mineral in the state which is found in abundance?
A)Limestone
B)Gypsum
C)Lignite
D)Barytes
Answer: Limestone
- Q. Which dynasty came to power in Himalayan region after the fall of the Mauryan?
A)Gupta
B)Kushana
C)Shung
D)Saka
Answer: Shung
- Q. Which among the following Scheduled Tribes communities has the highest sex ratio in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Bhot
B)Kanaura
C)Lahaula
D)Gaddi
Answer: Kanaura
- Q. Where in Himachal Pradesh is the Small Industries Service Institute located that is a State Government organisation to encourage small scale industries?
A)Sirmaur
B)Kullu
C)Solan
D)Kangra
Answer: Solan
- Q. Under Mata Shabri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana, the beneficiary woman belongs to
A)STs families only
B)BPL families
C)SCs families only
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which one among these districts does not fall in the Alpine zone?
A)Kinnaur
B)Shimla
C)Chamba
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Shimla
- Q. Match the following List I (PRIs) List II (Number) a. Gram Panchayat 1. 12 b. Zilla Parishad 2. 78 c. Panchayat Samitis 3. 3226
A)a-2, b-3, c-1
B)a-1, b-2, c-3
C)a-2, b-1, c-3
D)a-3, b-1, c-2
Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2
- Q. Whom did Akbar appoint to acquire the Kangra fort in 1573 AD?
A)Raja Todar Mal
B)Jai Chand
C)Raja Man Singh
D)Suraj Mal
Answer: Raja Todar Mal
- Q. When did Himachal Pradesh become Union Territory under Lt Governor?
A)25th January, 1956
B)1st November, 1956
C)3rd December, 1956
D)15th August, 1956
Answer: 1st November, 1956
- Q. Which festival of Kinnaar is famous for ‘flowers’?
A)Bishu
B)Faguli
C)Ukyaang
D)Dyali
Answer: Ukyaang
- Q. Match the following List I (state) List II (Founder) a. Bilaspur 1. Katoch Kshatriya Rajputs b. Kangra 2. Raja Jaspal c. Kutlehr 3. Bir Chand d. Nurpur 4. Jhetpal
A)a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1
B)a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2, d-4
- Q. Himachal Pradesh University was established on
A)22nd July, 1970
B)22nd August, 1975
C)22nd July, 1980
D)22nd August, 1965
Answer: 22nd July, 1970
- Q. Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation issues which card for Journey under 50 km with 25% discount?
A)Silver Card
B)Green Card
C)Yellow card
D)Gold Card
Answer: Green Card
- Q. Sirmaur, Nalagarh and Nahan are covered with which type of forests?
A)Himalayan Temperate forests
B)Thorny forests
C)Dry Deciduous forests
D)None of the above
Answer: Dry Deciduous forests
- Q. Larji Hydel Project is on river
A)Chenab
B)Beas
C)Ravi
D)Yamuna
Answer: Beas
- Q. Which of these statements is/are related to the post offices in Himachal pradesh? 1. Highest post office in the world is at Hikkim in Lahaul and Spiti. 2. The Himachal circle covers 9 postal divisions. 3. Jan seva kendra.
A)Only 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Both 1 and 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for salt mines?
A)Solan
B)Kullu
C)Mandi
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Mandi
- Q. Which fair is held in the memory of the yearly assembly of Renuka and Parshuram?
A)Lavi Fair
B)Renuka Fair
C)Minjar Fair
D)None of these
Answer: Renuka Fair
- Q. Which of the following trees has the largest forest cover in the state?
A)Chir
B)Deodar
C)Sal
D)Pine
Answer: Chir
- Q. Hoshiarpur of Punjab touches the boundary of Una district from which direction?
A)East
B)South-West
C)South-East
D)West
Answer: West
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