More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The Book ‘Himachal Pradesh Parichay’ is written by
A)Ram Rahul
B)Dev Raj Sharma
C)Bansilal Sharma
D)Rahul Sankrityayan
Answer: Dev Raj Sharma
- Q. Language spoken in Pangi Tehsil of Chamba district belongs to which group of languages?
A)Indo-Aryan
B)Sino-Tibetan
C)Tibeto-Burman
D)Sanskrit
Answer: Tibeto-Burman
- Q. Which place is known as ‘Little Lhasa’ in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Shimla
B)Kinnaur
C)Dharamshala
D)Kullu
Answer: Dharamshala
- Q. Match the following List I (Scheme) List II (Year) a. Beti Hai Anmol 1. 1996 b. N. R. L. M. 2. 2010 c. D. D. U. G. K. Y. 3. 2013 d. Indira Awaas Yojana 4. 2014
A)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
C)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
D)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
- Q. In which year, the Himachal Territorial Council was converted into a Legislative Assembly?
A)1955 AD
B)1950 AD
C)1960 AD
D)1963 AD
Answer: 1963 AD
- Q. Which among the following is a medicinal plant found in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kutki
B)Karnphool
C)Daruhaldi
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Which fruit grown in Himachal Pradesh is also referred as ‘Zardalu’?
A)Plum
B)Apple
C)Apricot
D)Kagzi lime
Answer: Apricot
- Q. Kullu is famous for which festival?
A)Devi Dhar
B)Dussehra
C)Holi
D)Baisakhi
Answer: Dussehra
- Q. Main river(s) of Mandi district is/are
A)Ravi
B)Beas
C)Sutlej
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj System in Himachal Pradesh was established under the Panchayati Raj Act, 1954. 2. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1952 was replaced by Panchayati Raj Act, 1968. 3. Presently, the Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh administered by Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 3
B)1 and 3
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: 2 and 3
- 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. Name the wildlife sanctuary which was established in the year 1954 in order to preserve pheasants and the endangered animal, musk deer.
A)Kugti
B)Nargu
C)Kais
D)Renuka
Answer: Kais
- 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
- Q. Which among the following programmes come under the Watershed Development Programme?
A)Desert Development Programme
B)Drought Prone Area Programme
C)Integrated Wasteland Development Programme
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. The folk dance of Shun and Shabu are devoted to
A)Goddess Durga
B)Lord Shiva
C)Lord Buddha
D)None of the above
Answer: Lord Buddha
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Himachal Pradesh state is divided in 12 districts. 2. Shiwalik ranges are the youngest of Himalayan family. 3. Great Himalayan zone is also known as Himadri. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Panchayati Raj was started in Himachal Pradesh in
A)1963
B)1936
C)1954
D)1994
Answer: 1954
- Q. The industrial estate of Parwanoo is located in the district of
A)Sirmaur
B)Hamirpur
C)Kangra
D)Solan
Answer: Solan
- Q. Paonta Sahib fair is held in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kullu
B)Una
C)Sirmaur
D)Kinnaur
Answer: Sirmaur
- Q. Which popular media personality from Shimla district is the recipient of 2 National Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards?
A)Anupam Kher
B)Kangna Ranaut
C)Preity Zinta
D)Manohar Singh
Answer: Anupam Kher
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