Himachal Pradesh State

Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kalka-Shimla railway passes through 103 tunnels. 2. It crosses 20 railway stations in its journey. 3. Its construction started before independence, but complete after independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A
2 and 3
B
Only 1
C
Only 3
D
1 and 2

Correct Answer

1 and 2

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. From where the bilingual newspaper Uncha Himalaya published in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Dalhousie
    B)Kangra
    C)Shimla
    D)Jogindernagar
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Which one of the following tributaries of Indus does not flow in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Chenab
    B)Ravi
    C)Beas
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Jhelum
  • Q. Bhent’ and ‘Bihagra’ folk songs are
    A)heroic songs
    B)religious songs
    C)love ballads
    D)festival songs
    Answer: religious songs
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Dashir lake is near Rohtang Pass. 2. Rewalsar lake is associated with the great Buddhist teacher Padmasambhava. 3. Bhrigu lake is in Sirmaur district. Which of the statement(s) given above is /are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1 and 2
  • Q. Indrahar Pass Trek is located in
    A)Una
    B)Kangra
    C)Sirmaur
    D)Chamba
    Answer: Kangra
  • 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. Which of the following company is not the pharmaceutical industry set up in the state?
    A)Morepen and Torrent
    B)Ranbaxy
    C)Larsen and Toubro
    D)Dr Reddy's Lab
    Answer: Larsen and Toubro
  • Q. In which year another Sirmaur Riyasati Praja Mandal was founded in Sirmaur?
    A)1940 AD
    B)1903 AD
    C)1905 AD
    D)1944 AD
    Answer: 1944 AD
  • Q. Which festival is celebrated mainly by the Gaddis in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Ladarcha
    B)Nawala
    C)Faag
    D)Tipa
    Answer: Nawala
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about alluvial soil found in the state? 1. The soil is low in organic matter in the state. 2. It is dominantly found in Una district.
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. The Doodh Ganga Yojana is planned for the economic upliftment of which among the following groups?
    A)Urban households
    B)Agricultural labourers
    C)Rural households
    D)Marginal farmers
    Answer: Rural households
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Cham dance is performed by the Buddhist monks known as Lamas. 2. Dandras is performed by men of Gaddi tribe. 3. Cholamba dance is related with killing of tiger. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)Only 2
    B)Only 1
    C)1 and 2
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. As per India State of Forest Report 2017, which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has maximum area under forest cover?
    A)Mandi
    B)Chamba
    C)Kullu
    D)Shimla
    Answer: Chamba
  • Q. Tattapani famous for hot water springs is in the district of
    A)Kullu
    B)Hamirpur
    C)Shimla
    D)Mandi
    Answer: Mandi
  • Q. According to Census 2011, which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest STs literacy rate?
    A)Una
    B)Sirmaur
    C)Solan
    D)Lahaul and Spiti
    Answer: Sirmaur
  • Q. National Livestock Mission was launched in the state in which among the following years?
    A)2016-17
    B)2013-14
    C)2014-15
    D)2009-10
    Answer: 2014-15
  • Q. Which region of Himachal Pradesh was known as Trigarta in ancient times?
    A)Lahaul and Spiti
    B)Bushahr
    C)Kangra
    D)Sirmaur
    Answer: Kangra
  • Q. On which mountain range is the Shilla peak located?
    A)Pir Panjal
    B)Kullu
    C)Zanskar
    D)Dhauladhar
    Answer: Zanskar
  • 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. In which year did the Government of Himachal Pradesh abolish big landed estates?
    A)1976
    B)1954
    C)1961
    D)1956
    Answer: 1954

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