More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The two major centres of pharmaceutical industry in Himachal Pradesh are
A)Chail and Auli
B)Jogindernagar and Palampur
C)Baddi and Paonta Sahib
D)Kala Amb and Parwanoo
Answer: Baddi and Paonta Sahib
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The first Praja Mandal of Himachal was set up in Sirmaur. 2. Praja Mandal movement in Sirmaur took place under Chaudhary Sher Jang. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. When did Himachal Pradesh become Union Territory under Lt Governor?
A)25th January, 1956
B)1st November, 1956
C)3rd December, 1956
D)15th August, 1956
Answer: 1st November, 1956
- Q. Which Himachali author has authored ‘Antim Aranya’ and ‘Shatabdi Ke Dhalte Varshon Mein’?
A)L. C. Pandey
B)Anita Desai
C)Shanta Kumar
D)Nirmal Verma
Answer: Nirmal Verma
- Q. In which year the Nagarkot fort was captured by Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq?
A)1337 AD
B)1315 AD
C)1332 AD
D)1348 AD
Answer: 1337 AD
- 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. 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. Which among the following place is known for Bil-Kaleshwar Mahadev temple?
A)Ropar
B)Trigarta
C)Nadaun
D)Markand
Answer: Nadaun
- Q. Which is the easternmost river in the state of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Sutlej
B)Ravi
C)Yamuna
D)Beas
Answer: Yamuna
- Q. In which month is Nalwari fair celebrated in Bilaspur?
A)January
B)August
C)March
D)June
Answer: March
- Q. Lacchi folk song belongs to which district?
A)Bilaspur
B)Kangra
C)Chamba
D)Mandi
Answer: Chamba
- Q. Match the following List I (Irrigation Project) List II (District) a. Balh Valley Project 1. Mandi b. Bhabour Sahib Project 2. Una c. Giri Project 3. Sirmaur d. Shahnehar Project 4. Kangra
A)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
B)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
D)a-1, b-3, c-4, d-2
Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
- Q. Which scheme of the Himachal Pradesh government aims to provide 60% subsidy to farmers for salar powered fencing around the fields?
A)Mukhya Manti Khet Sanraksha Yojana
B)Mukhya Mantri Adarsh Krishi Gaon Yojana
C)Seed Village Programme
D)Dr. Y. S. Parmar Kisan Swarozgar Yojana
Answer: Mukhya Manti Khet Sanraksha Yojana
- Q. Consider the statements in regard to Mineral Policy of Himachal Pradesh 1. Hilly terrain makes mining difficult. 2. There is no problem of unauthorised mining in the state. 3. Himachal Pradesh Minor Mineral Poliicy is revised. Which of the following is true?
A)Only 1 and 3
B)Only 1 and 2
C)Only 2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: Only 1 and 3
- Q. Deo Tibba hill is situated in district
A)Kullu
B)Chamba
C)Kangra
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Kullu
- Q. Soan river is a tributary of
A)Ganga
B)Beas
C)Sutlej
D)Indus
Answer: Sutlej
- Q. Mandi district is divided into
A)17 tehsils
B)10 tehsils
C)15 tehsils
D)20 tehsils
Answer: 17 tehsils
- Q. The popular Holi festival is incomparably celebrated in which place?
A)Solan
B)Mandi
C)Chamba
D)Sujanpur
Answer: Sujanpur
- Q. Where in Himachal Pradesh, the world’s highest post office is located?
A)Manali (Kullu)
B)Hikkim (Lahaul and Spiti)
C)Dehragopipur (Kangra)
D)Shimla
Answer: Hikkim (Lahaul and Spiti)
- Q. In which year, the state of Himachal Pradesh received the Krishi Karman Award for highest foodgrain production?
A)2014-15
B)2016-17
C)2015-16
D)2012-13
Answer: 2015-16
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