Himachal Pradesh State

Q. In which year Raja Ranjit Singh acquired the Kotla fort?

A
1809 AD
B
1805 AD
C
1806 AD
D
1811 AD

Correct Answer

1811 AD

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. Parwanoo industrial area is famous for
    A)electronics
    B)textiles
    C)engineering/auto
    D)light engineering
    Answer: light engineering
  • Q. Dal lake is located at
    A)Bilaspur
    B)Dharamshala (Kangra)
    C)Mandi
    D)Shimla
    Answer: Dharamshala (Kangra)
  • Q. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission was established on
    A)25th April, 1971
    B)25th April, 1966
    C)25th April, 1972
    D)25th January, 1971
    Answer: 25th April, 1971
  • Q. Where, in Himachal Pradesh, is the 81 ft idol of Lord Shiva installed?
    A)Sultanpur
    B)Kotla Kalan
    C)Kalatop
    D)Dharamshala
    Answer: Kotla Kalan
  • Q. On which river is the Pong Dam constructed?
    A)Beas
    B)Sutlej
    C)Ravi
    D)Yamuna
    Answer: Beas
  • Q. What is the colour of soil found in low hill soil zone?
    A)Light to dark brown
    B)Light grey to brown
    C)Red to brown
    D)Dark brown
    Answer: Light grey to brown
  • Q. Who invaded Kangra (Nagarkot) in 1009 AD and plundered temples.
    A)Mohammad Alam
    B)Mahmud Ghaznavi
    C)Mohammad Ghori
    D)Mahmud Begh
    Answer: Mahmud Ghaznavi
  • Q. Match the following List I (Fruit Cultivation) List II (Area) a. Kuth cultivation 1. Solan b. Highest apple cultivation 2. Lahaul and Spiti c. Highest grapes production 3. Shimla d. Major floriculture centre 4. Kinnaur
    A)a-2, b-4, c-3, d-1
    B)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    C)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
    D)a-1, b-3, c-2, d-4
    Answer: a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
  • Q. After the confluence of river ‘Chandra’ and ‘Bhaga’ river Chenab is formed. Where does this confluence take place?
    A)Arki
    B)Tandi
    C)Shimla
    D)Nalagarh
    Answer: Tandi
  • Q. Rulers of which hill state sent soldiers to accompany the British troops in the Revolt of 1857?
    A)Chamba
    B)Kangra
    C)Nurpur
    D)Kullu
    Answer: Chamba
  • Q. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? List I (River) List II (Origin) a. Renuka Chamba b. Macchial 2. Mandi c. Manimahesh 3. Sirmaur d. Chandertal 4. Bilaspur
    A)c
    B)a
    C)b
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • 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. Tarla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Lahaul and Spiti
    B)Kullu
    C)Shimla
    D)Hamirpur
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Spiti and Kinnaur are separated from Tibet by
    A)Churdhar
    B)Zanskar
    C)Pir Panjal
    D)Dhauladhar
    Answer: Zanskar
  • 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. Which lake in Mandi district is known for floating Island?
    A)Yunam-so lake
    B)Pong Lake
    C)Rewalsar lake
    D)Parvati lake
    Answer: Rewalsar lake
  • Q. When did Himachal Pradesh Abolition of Big Landed Estates Act receive presidential assent?
    A)1955
    B)1956
    C)1957
    D)1954
    Answer: 1955
  • Q. Sangla valley, Uhl, river Beas are famous for
    A)Mahseer
    B)Brown trouts
    C)Rainbow trouts
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Consider the following Statements 1. The name Himachal comes from Himalyan mountains. 2. The great poet Kalidasa called Himachal Devantatma. 3. Copper plates and stone inscriptions have been found in Himachal. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. In which year, all the rulers of Shimla hill states met in Delhi and decided to constitute a Shimla Hill States Union?
    A)1940 AD
    B)1914 AD
    C)1920 AD
    D)1948 AD
    Answer: 1948 AD

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