More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- 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. Match the following List I (Dam) List II (River) a. Nathpa Jhakri 1. Beas b. Girinagar 2. Ravi c. Chamera 3. Sutlej d. Pandoh 4. Giri
A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
B)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
Answer: a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
- Q. Giri river (Yamuna’s tributary) originates from
A)Dhauladhar
B)Kuper peak
C)Pir Panjal
D)Rakastal
Answer: Kuper peak
- 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. Minjar fair is the important fair celebrated in Chamba district. What does Minjar represent for?
A)Rice brew
B)Apple
C)Maize flowers
D)Embroidery
Answer: Maize flowers
- Q. Which among the following places has herbal garden in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Dumreda
B)Jungle Jhalera
C)Neri
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. What percent of total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh comes under forests?
A)65.50%
B)60.50%
C)61.66%
D)66.50%
Answer: 66.50%
- Q. Manali is situated on the bank of which river?
A)Spiti
B)Beas
C)Sultej
D)Chenab
Answer: Beas
- Q. Which Hindu king was able to capture back the Kangra fort from the Mughals in 1783 AD?
A)Raja Chatar Singh
B)Raja Ghumand Chand
C)Raja Bir Chand
D)Raja Sansar Chand
Answer: Raja Sansar Chand
- Q. Malana-II Hydroelectric Project was started in Kullu in which among the following year
A)1992
B)1994
C)1993
D)1990
Answer: 1993
- Q. Which of the following radio station relays programmes in Kangri dialect apart from Hindi?
A)Berthin
B)Dharamshala
C)Kinnaur
D)Dalhousie
Answer: Dharamshala
- Q. Which type of soil is found in the high hill soil zone?
A)Silty loam
B)Sandy loam
C)Sandy clayey loam
D)Silty clayey loam
Answer: Silty loam
- Q. Both Pahari and Mandeali are spoken in
A)Kangra
B)Mandi
C)Lahaul and Spiti
D)Kullu
Answer: Mandi
- Q. Which festival is also known as ‘Buddhi Diwali’?
A)Halda
B)Fulaich
C)Gotsi
D)Dyali
Answer: Dyali
- Q. Consider the following Statements 1. Under Rajiv Thali Yojana, Government of Himachal Pradesh provides a thali with two rotis, a bowl of dal, sabzi and rice at just Rs. 25. 2. Under Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana, the Government of Himachal Pradesh provides interest subvention of 4% to all students in the state availing education loan upto Rs. 10 lakh. Choose the correct answer
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Raghunath ji is a famous temple of Manikaran. 2. The pilgrim of Manikaran is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)None of these
Answer: Only 1
- Q. In which among the following districts, State Government has planned to set up cement factory?
A)Chamba
B)Mandi
C)Shimla
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Where is the University for Horticulture and Forestry located in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Una
B)Solan
C)Hamirpur
D)Shimla
Answer: Solan
- Q. How many members are included in HPSEBL including its Chairman.
A)13 members
B)7 members
C)9 members
D)6 members
Answer: 7 members
- Q. Renuka lake is situated in
A)Sirmaur
B)Shimla
C)Kullu
D)Mandi
Answer: Sirmaur
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