More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Who can be appointed as the Lokayukta of a state?
A)Both (A) and (B)
B)Judge of Supreme Court
C)Chief Justice of High Court
D)None of the above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. What is the average rainfall in Himachal Pradesh?
A)2000 mm
B)1500 mm
C)1600 mm
D)3000 mm
Answer: 1600 mm
- Q. Name the wildlife sanctuary which was established in the year 1954 in order to preserve pheasants and the endangered animal, musk deer.
A)Kugti
B)Nargu
C)Kais
D)Renuka
Answer: Kais
- Q. In which town is Panchvaktra temple?
A)Mandi
B)Hamirpur
C)Kangra
D)Chamba
Answer: Mandi
- Q. Lavi fair held in which month of the year?
A)November
B)September
C)October
D)December
Answer: November
- 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. Arjuna Awardee from Himachal Pradesh Suman Rawat is associated with which sport?
A)Athletics
B)Cricket
C)Ice-hockey
D)Mountaineering
Answer: Athletics
- Q. In which year Bhakra Dam was constructed?
A)1965
B)1970
C)1967
D)1963
Answer: 1963
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Rajtarangini and Vishnu Purana contain information about the old tribe of Kangra and Katoch rulers of Trigarta. 2. Rajtarangini contain the information about Lalitaditya influence on Kangra Valley. 3. Persian Sources contain the information about Sultan Mahamud’s invasion of Nagarkot or Modern Kangra. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for salt mines?
A)Solan
B)Kullu
C)Mandi
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Mandi
- Q. Corm flower crops are mainly grown in
A)Cold and dry regions
B)Mid hills regions
C)High hills regions
D)Low hills and valley regions
Answer: Cold and dry regions
- Q. Kalka-Shimla railway was listed in UNESCO Heritage List in the year
A)2010
B)2008
C)2009
D)2012
Answer: 2008
- Q. Name the Sikh Chieftian who helped the Hindu rulers in winning back the Kangra fort from the Mughals?
A)Jai Singh Kanheya
B)Raja Bikramajit Singh
C)Jagat Singh
D)Purab Singh
Answer: Jai Singh Kanheya
- Q. As many as 32 dialects are spoken in Himachal Pradesh. How many of them belongs to Indo-Aryan family?
A)21
B)25
C)22
D)30
Answer: 21
- Q. Who among the following annexed all the Janapadas of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Asoka
B)Chandragupta Maurya
C)Samudragupta
D)Chandragupta-II
Answer: Samudragupta
- Q. Which battle marked the friendship between Sikhs and the hill states of Mandi and Kullu?
A)Batle of Bhangani
B)Anglo-Sikh War I
C)Battle of Nalapani
D)Anglo-Gorkha War
Answer: Batle of Bhangani
- Q. Of which valley Big Shigai and Nohtang mountains are the main attractions?
A)Malana
B)Lahaul
C)Solang
D)Pangi
Answer: Lahaul
- 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. In which of the following district of Himachal Pradesh, Mulgun valley is situated?
A)Kullu
B)Kinnaur
C)Lahaul and Spiti
D)Chamba
Answer: Kinnaur
- Q. Central Research Institute (CRI) is located at
A)Kullu
B)Solan
C)Kangra
D)Una
Answer: Solan
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