More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Who founded the state of Jaswan in 1170 AD?
A)Sibran Chand
B)Hari Chand
C)Purab Chand
D)Datar Chand
Answer: Purab Chand
- Q. Which among the following Scheduled Tribes has the lowest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kanaura
B)Bhot
C)Pangwala
D)Lahaula
Answer: Pangwala
- Q. Sutlej river enters Himachal Pradesh (from Tibet) at
A)Hathi Dhar
B)Nathula
C)Shipki La
D)Hangrang Valley
Answer: Shipki La
- Q. The leader of Ghadar Party was known as Swami Krishnanand
A)Mian Jawahar Singh
B)Hardev
C)Bhai Hirdey Ram
D)Jawahar Naryal
Answer: Hardev
- Q. On 25th January, 1971, Himachal Pradesh emerged as the ………. state of Indian Union.
A)15th
B)16th
C)18th
D)20th
Answer: 18th
- Q. Which Pahari language is spoken in Nepal country?
A)Western Pahari
B)Central Pahari
C)Eastern Pahari
D)All of these
Answer: Eastern Pahari
- Q. Vyas Gufa is located at
A)Una
B)Hamirpur
C)Chamba
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Bilaspur
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The total forest cover in the state is 15100 sq km. 2. It is 29.73% of the state’s geographical area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 1
- Q. Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation issues which card for Journey under 50 km with 25% discount?
A)Silver Card
B)Green Card
C)Yellow card
D)Gold Card
Answer: Green Card
- Q. Karol region is famous for which mineral?
A)Iron
B)Dolomitic limestone
C)Granular limestone
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which of the following represents the best portrayal of decreasing order of area of pulses cultivation?
A)Shimla > Sirmaur > Mandi
B)Mandi > Shimla > Sirmaur
C)Sirmaur > Mandi > Shimla
D)None of the above
Answer: Mandi > Shimla > Sirmaur
- Q. Which among the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kais
B)Kanawar
C)Tirthan
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Who was the leader of Chamba Praja Suraksha League?
A)Raja Anand Chand
B)M. A. Ahmed
C)Raja Shri Singh
D)Chatur Singh
Answer: M. A. Ahmed
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Saach Pass connects Chamba valley with Pangi valley. 2. Kiarda Dun valley in Sirmaur is separated from Dehradun valley by Yamuna river. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Damman’ and ‘Surna’ are
A)folk dance
B)traditional dresses
C)folk songs
D)musical instruments
Answer: musical instruments
- Q. Which one is a tributary of Spiti river?
A)Spin
B)Tegpo
C)Patsari
D)Phojal
Answer: Tegpo
- Q. In which year Sher Shah Suri captured the Kangra fort?
A)1530 AD
B)1520 AD
C)1525 AD
D)1540 AD
Answer: 1540 AD
- Q. Tahliwal and Gagret in Himachal Pradesh are famous for which among the following industries?
A)Pharmaceuticals
B)Light engineering
C)Multi-industry
D)Electronics
Answer: Electronics
- Q. What is the script of the earliest epigraphically rock inscriptions at Pathiar and Kanhiyara in Kangra?
A)Prakrit
B)Brahmi
C)Kharosthi
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. How much discount is allowed for women in HRTC ordinary buses?
A)15%
B)25%
C)30%
D)20%
Answer: 25%
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