Himachal Pradesh State

Q. Consider the following statements 1. Bhakra Nangal Dam is the highest gravity dam in India. 2. It is the second largest reservoir in India in term of water holding capacity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?

A
Both 1 and 2
B
Only 1
C
Only 2
D
None of the above

Correct Answer

Both 1 and 2

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. The Second Suket Movement took place under the leadership of
    A)Amar Chand
    B)Wazir Narottam
    C)Ratan Singh
    D)All of these
    Answer: Ratan Singh
  • Q. The area of Himachal Pradesh (in sq km) is
    A)5433 sq km
    B)55673 sq km
    C)60543 sq km
    D)65673 sq km
    Answer: 55673 sq km
  • Q. In which of the following ranges Rohtang pass is located?
    A)Dhauladhar range
    B)Pir Panjal range
    C)Shiwalik range
    D)Zanskar range
    Answer: Pir Panjal range
  • Q. The name of Guru Padamsambhava is assoicated with the lake
    A)Rewalsar
    B)Tattapani
    C)Manikaran
    D)Chandratal
    Answer: Rewalsar
  • Q. Which place in Himachal Pradesh has one of the oldest golf course in the country?
    A)Solan
    B)Bharmour
    C)Naldehra
    D)Annadale
    Answer: Naldehra
  • Q. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? List I (Peak) List II (Location) a. Reo Purgyil 1. Chamba b. Shipki 2. Kinnaur c. Kinner Kailash 3. Lahaul and Spiti d. Chanshal 4. Kullu
    A)c
    B)a
    C)b
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. Jidjed festival is celebrated in
    A)Kangra
    B)Lahaul and Spiti
    C)Solan
    D)Chamba
    Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
  • Q. Vipasha’ is the Sanskrit name of which river?
    A)Chenab
    B)Ravi
    C)Beas
    D)Sutlej
    Answer: Beas
  • 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. The biggest river of Himachal Pradesh in terms of volume of water is :
    A)Beas
    B)Ravi
    C)Chenab
    D)yamuna
    Answer: Chenab
  • Q. Which organisation is opposing the order of the Himachal Pradesh High Court of banning animal sacrifice at religious places?
    A)All India Slaughter Conference
    B)Mandi Muslim and Christian Sangh
    C)Kullu Devi Devta Kardar Sangh
    D)Hamirpur Kardar Sangh
    Answer: Kullu Devi Devta Kardar Sangh
  • Q. Kangra and Mandi constitute 65% of which foodgrain growing area in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Maize
    B)Rice
    C)Wheat
    D)Pulses
    Answer: Rice
  • Q. Which river of Himachal Pradesh is called by the local people as ‘river of sorrow’?
    A)Giri
    B)Swan
    C)Spiti
    D)Tons
    Answer: Swan
  • Q. Goddess Naina Devi is associated with which fair?
    A)Vrajeshwari
    B)Sovi Jatras
    C)Shivratri
    D)Renuka
    Answer: Sovi Jatras
  • Q. With respect to Nathpa Jhakri Dam find the correct statement.
    A)Nathpa is in Shimla and Jhakri is in Kinnaur
    B)The dam is constructed on the Sutlej river
    C)NJHPS is located on the upstream of Wangtoo bridge
    D)It is managed by HPSEB
    Answer: The dam is constructed on the Sutlej river
  • Q. Which festival is related with ‘Light and Lantern’?
    A)Lachhang
    B)Faag
    C)Geotar
    D)Halda
    Answer: Halda
  • Q. Which among the following is an objective of Himachal Organic Mission 2020?
    A)Develop waste lands for grazing
    B)More production of food crops
    C)Production of Kiwi fruit
    D)Produce more seed potatoes
    Answer: Develop waste lands for grazing
  • Q. Kibber village is located in
    A)Manali valley
    B)Kaza valley
    C)Kullu valley
    D)Spiti valley
    Answer: Kaza valley
  • Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh the Software Technology Park of India (STPI) has established a centre?
    A)Kangra
    B)Mandi
    C)Shimla
    D)Una
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. In ancient period, Chamba was inhabited by
    A)Aryans
    B)Koliyan tribes
    C)Khasas
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)

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