More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. What was the total number of nominated members in the first Himachal Vidhan Sabha constituted in 1951-52?
A)Four
B)Two
C)Three
D)None of these
Answer: Two
- Q. Sansar Chand was the ruler of
A)Sirmaur
B)Kangra
C)Chamba
D)Una
Answer: Kangra
- Q. Vrajeshwari fair is held at
A)Shimla
B)Kangra
C)Chamba
D)Sirmaur
Answer: Kangra
- Q. Which of the following festivals is popular among Buddhist people in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Khogal
B)Losar
C)Sairi
D)None of these
Answer: Losar
- Q. How did the status of Himachal Pradesh change after the states were reorganised in 1956?
A)It became only part of Punjab
B)It became full-fledge state
C)It became a Union Territory
D)It became the part of Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: It became a Union Territory
- Q. In which year the National Rural Livelihood Mission was launched?
A)2014
B)2012
C)2013
D)2015
Answer: 2013
- Q. The founder of which ancient princely state is basically Chandel Rajput of Bundelkhand?
A)Bushahr
B)Kahlur
C)Kiras
D)Chamba
Answer: Kahlur
- Q. Which among the following temples are in Mandapa style?
A)Visheshwara Mahadev temple
B)Triloknath temple
C)Surya temple
D)Ardhnareshwar temple
Answer: Ardhnareshwar temple
- Q. Who founded the state of Jaswan in 1170 AD?
A)Sibran Chand
B)Hari Chand
C)Purab Chand
D)Datar Chand
Answer: Purab Chand
- 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. Which British Officer discovered the spot where Shimla was later built as a hill station?
A)Col. Armstrong
B)Lord Amherst
C)Major Kennedy
D)Lord Dalhousie
Answer: Major Kennedy
- Q. Bil-Kaleshwar temple which is situated in Hamirpur is dedicated to
A)Lord Shiva
B)Lord Vishnu
C)Lord Shakti
D)Durga Mata
Answer: Lord Shiva
- Q. After second time emergency who became the chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Thakur Ram Lal
B)Virbhadra Singh
C)Prem Kumar Dhumal
D)Shanta Kumar
Answer: Virbhadra Singh
- Q. Which of the following festivals is popularly known as ‘Fesival of Pictures’?
A)Sairi
B)Chaitraul
C)Chatrali
D)Dyali
Answer: Chaitraul
- Q. Which tribal group is also known as ‘Negi’?
A)Pangwala
B)Gaddi
C)Kanaura
D)Gujjar
Answer: Kanaura
- Q. Where is the only temple of Rishi Lomushri located in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Bharmour
B)Shimla
C)Rewalsar
D)Manikaran
Answer: Rewalsar
- 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. Which among the following is an agro-based industry in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Jams and Juices
B)Hadicraft
C)Breweries
D)Both (B) and (C)
Answer: Both (B) and (C)
- Q. Which one of the following glaciers feeds Pabbar river?
A)Bhadal glacier
B)Chandra glacier
C)Chandra Nahan glacier
D)Bhaga glacier
Answer: Chandra Nahan glacier
- Q. In which place of Kangra district, the Angora rabbit breeding farm is located?
A)Shamirpur
B)Kandwari
C)Hamirpur Guler
D)Palampur
Answer: Kandwari
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