More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Pin Valley Park was created in the year 1981. 2. Deodar, fir and alpine forests are found in Kais Wildlife Sanctuary. 3. Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary is in Chamba district. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)1 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: 2 and 3
- Q. Which among the following is/are a high altitude lake?
A)Suraj Tal lake
B)Prashar lake
C)Nako lake
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which among the following is a major district for floriculture in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Sirmaur
C)Kinnaur
D)None of the above
Answer: Sirmaur
- Q. Thoda is a
A)tribal community
B)folk dance
C)folk song
D)traditional dress
Answer: folk dance
- Q. Which mineral is found in Rajban, Bharti and Korga areas of Sirmaur district?
A)Gypsum
B)Limestone
C)Gold
D)Silver
Answer: Gypsum
- Q. Which among the following districts is formed on 15th April, 1948?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Kullu
C)Bilaspur
D)Mandi
Answer: Mandi
- Q. Central Research Institute (CRI) is located at
A)Kullu
B)Solan
C)Kangra
D)Una
Answer: Solan
- Q. What is the minimum age to become a member of Panchayat?
A)23
B)22
C)21
D)25
Answer: 21
- 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. Spiti literally means
A)Pearl of the State
B)Land of Jewels
C)Hanging Garden
D)Vir Bhoomi
Answer: Land of Jewels
- Q. Which among the following Himalayan king, allied with Chanakya to ascend the throne of Magadha?
A)Parvatak
B)Sudas
C)Divodas
D)Shambara
Answer: Parvatak
- Q. Which of the following power succeeded in the struggle to acquire the powerful seat at Kannauj in the medieval period?
A)Gurjara Pratiharas
B)Rashtrakulas
C)Palas
D)Cholas
Answer: Gurjara Pratiharas
- Q. Which lake in Mandi district is known for floating Island?
A)Yunam-so lake
B)Pong Lake
C)Rewalsar lake
D)Parvati lake
Answer: Rewalsar lake
- Q. Which golf course is maintained by Indian Army?
A)Naldehra
B)Annandale
C)Khajjiar
D)Qutab
Answer: Annandale
- Q. Where is mobile soil testing lab set up in Himachal Pradesh in 2010-11?
A)Barmana
B)Palampur
C)Rajban
D)Kaniara
Answer: Palampur
- Q. Captivated by the natural beauty of Naldehra one British Viceroy named his daughter after it. He was
A)Lord Dufferin
B)Lord Curzon
C)Lord Dalhousie
D)Lord Auckland
Answer: Lord Curzon
- Q. Which of the following tree is the dominant species found in the Himalyan temperate coniferous forests?
A)Fir
B)Deodar
C)Chir
D)Spruce
Answer: Deodar
- Q. The original inhabitants of Himachal Pradesh belonged to which group of people?
A)Khashas people or Kshatriyas
B)Kolarian people
C)People of Indus Valley Civilisation
D)Mavanas
Answer: Kolarian people
- Q. The railway line from Kalka to Shimla was built in
A)1902
B)1903
C)1904
D)1898
Answer: 1898
- Q. Raja Sansar Chand had to seek outside help to drive out Gorkhas from Kangra. This crucial help was provided by
A)Guru Govind Singh
B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C)Banda Bahadur
D)Jai Singh Ramgariha
Answer: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
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