More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The Self-Employment Scheme run by Himachal Pradesh Government provides loans to specially abled people having disability upto what percentage?
A)30%
B)70%
C)60%
D)40%
Answer: 40%
- Q. Which sanctuary is located on the left bank of the Spiti river?
A)Kibber
B)Gamgul
C)Kugti
D)Talra
Answer: Kibber
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest percentage of forest area in relation to its geographical area?
A)Bilaspur
B)Hamirpur
C)Solan
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The town of Kasauli was established in 1842. 2. Dag-e-Shai was a group of 5 villages. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Which is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Bhaga
B)Bara Shigri
C)Bhadal
D)Chandra
Answer: Bara Shigri
- Q. As per India State of Forest Report 2017, the total forest area of Himaclal Pradesh is
A)50000 sq km
B)14900 sq km
C)37033 sq km
D)2100 sq km
Answer: 37033 sq km
- Q. The Suketi Fossil Park is in
A)Shimla
B)Bilaspur
C)Sirmaur
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Sirmaur
- Q. Which of following subjects is under the control of Territorial Council?
A)Law and Order
B)Finance
C)Judiciary
D)Education
Answer: Education
- Q. During the rule of which dynasty, Huns invaded Himachal?
A)Kushanas
B)Mauryas
C)Guptas
D)Rajputs
Answer: Guptas
- 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. Soil of which areas in the state are particularly deficient in nitrogen?
A)Chamba, Dalhousie
B)Una, Hamirpur
C)Kullu, Kangra
D)Solan, Nahan
Answer: Una, Hamirpur
- Q. Kanti, Mishwa-Talyana, Tiler Dhar and Dhala-Pipli are famous sites for which mineral?
A)Gold
B)Magnesite
C)Barytes
D)Copper
Answer: Barytes
- Q. Which of these is the birthplace of Yashwant Singh Parmar?
A)Chamba
B)Bhagthan, Sirmaur
C)Kangra
D)Una
Answer: Bhagthan, Sirmaur
- Q. The Audumbara is the name of the descendant of sage
A)Gantama
B)Vishvamitra
C)Vashishtha
D)Patanjali
Answer: Vishvamitra
- Q. Famous Bhimkali temple is located in
A)Sarahan
B)Kufri
C)Saran
D)Chirgaon
Answer: Sarahan
- Q. The original inhabitants of Himachal Pradesh belonged to which group of people?
A)Khashas people or Kshatriyas
B)Kolarian people
C)People of Indus Valley Civilisation
D)Mavanas
Answer: Kolarian people
- 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
- Q. Which is the only mineral in the state which is found in abundance?
A)Limestone
B)Gypsum
C)Lignite
D)Barytes
Answer: Limestone
- Q. Which of the following trees has the largest forest cover in the state?
A)Chir
B)Deodar
C)Sal
D)Pine
Answer: Chir
- Q. The total length of the Kalka-Shimla Railway Track is
A)333 km
B)107 km
C)98 km
D)96 km
Answer: 96 km
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