More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The town of Hamirpur got its name from Raja Hamir Chand of
A)Pala dynasty
B)Trigarta dynasty
C)Katoch dynasty
D)None of these
Answer: Katoch dynasty
- Q. At which reservoir the per hectare production of fish is highest in India?
A)Shahnehar Sagar
B)Ganga reservoir
C)Govind Sagar
D)Kullu Sagar
Answer: Govind Sagar
- Q. Which of the following lakes is also known as Pong Dam lake?
A)Khajjiar lake
B)Maharana Pratap Sagar
C)Gobind Sagar
D)Parashar lake
Answer: Maharana Pratap Sagar
- Q. Which treaty signaled the departure of the Gorkhas and arrival of the British on the political canvas of Shimla hill states?
A)Treaty of Sugauli
B)Treaty of Kangra
C)Treaty of Jwalamukhi
D)Treaty of Shimla
Answer: Treaty of Sugauli
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The post-Gupta period is defined as ‘classical age of art in stone’. 2. Guler state is considered as originator of Pahari style of paintings. Select 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. Hindu religious books brought from Jwalamukhi temple were translated from Sanskrit to which language?
A)Urdu
B)Arabic
C)Persian
D)None of these
Answer: Persian
- Q. The IT and Electronics Industry in the state is funded by 1. NABARD 2. ADB 3. SIDBI 4. State Government and agencies Select the correct answer
A)3 and 4
B)2 and 3
C)Only 3
D)All of the above
Answer: 3 and 4
- Q. Which among the following is not true regarding the objective of Industrial Policy of 2013?
A)Aimed to increase 30% of GDP of Himachal Pradesh for manufacturing sector.
B)To achieve industrial growth rate of 15%.
C)Employment opportunities for about 3 lakh people.
D)Promote eco friendly systems.
Answer: Aimed to increase 30% of GDP of Himachal Pradesh for manufacturing sector.
- Q. Which among the following festivals also known as ‘Maghi’ festival in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lohri
B)Halda
C)Fulaich
D)Khepa
Answer: Lohri
- Q. Indira Gandhi Medical College is located at
A)Mandi
B)Kangra
C)Sirmaur
D)Shimla
Answer: Shimla
- Q. Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in
A)Kangra
B)Chamba
C)Kullu
D)Shimla
Answer: Chamba
- Q. What is ‘Sidu’ in Himachal Pradesh?
A)A kind of art form in Lahaul and Spiti
B)A kind of bread made of wheat flour
C)A painting originated in Kinnaur
D)A style of architecture in lower valleys
Answer: A kind of bread made of wheat flour
- Q. Swan river is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Solan
B)Hamirpur
C)Una
D)Kinnaur
Answer: Una
- Q. Which among the following had credit to spread or preach Buddhism in Himalayan states?
A)Bindusar
B)Majjhima
C)Ashoka
D)Bimbisar
Answer: Majjhima
- Q. Shimla is not bordered by
A)Kullu
B)Solan
C)Kinnaur
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Bilaspur
- Q. Which of the following tree is the dominant species found in the Himalyan temperate coniferous forests?
A)Fir
B)Deodar
C)Chir
D)Spruce
Answer: Deodar
- 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. Kuhls in Himachal Pradesh mostly get water from
A)Dams
B)Wells/tubewells
C)Streams
D)None of these
Answer: Streams
- Q. Dalshone and Cholamba are famous folk dances of
A)Chamba
B)Kangra
C)Kinnaur
D)Una
Answer: Kinnaur
- Q. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University?
A)Dr. O. P. Bhardwaj
B)Dr. R. K. Singh
C)Dr. J. N. Mehta
D)Dr. Nilamani Upadhayay
Answer: Dr. R. K. Singh
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