More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The silver coins of Kulindas furnished the name
A)Chandragupta I
B)Sumudragupta
C)Amoghabhuti
D)None of them
Answer: Amoghabhuti
- Q. In whose reign the Basholi School of Painting came into prominence?
A)Raja Rana Mehar Chand
B)Raja Dalip Singh
C)Raja Kripal Singh
D)Raja Sansar Chand
Answer: Raja Kripal Singh
- Q. Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest female literacy rate?
A)Kangra
B)Una
C)Hamirpur
D)Shimla
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. Leh-Mandi Highway, Manali-Damphug, Tabo-Kaza are associatedwithwhich sport?
A)Paragliding
B)Hockey
C)Badminton
D)Mountain Cycling
Answer: Mountain Cycling
- Q. Which district in Himachal Pradesh has its mention in Mahabharata too?
A)Kangra
B)Sirmaur
C)Kinnaur
D)Shimla
Answer: Kangra
- Q. Which among the following is a major district for floriculture in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Sirmaur
C)Kinnaur
D)None of the above
Answer: Sirmaur
- Q. In Dharamshala (Kangra district) there is a British Lord’s tomb. Who is he?
A)Lord Elgin
B)Lord Dalhousie
C)Lord Erwin
D)Lord Wellesley
Answer: Lord Elgin
- Q. Which types of forests are mainly found in Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary?
A)Teak
B)Oak
C)Sal
D)Deodar
Answer: Sal
- Q. Around which year did Russian painter Nicholas Roerich vist Naggar in Kullu district for the first time?
A)1925
B)1923
C)1924
D)1926
Answer: 1923
- Q. Reo Purgyil Peak (6816 m) is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Chamba
B)Kinnaur
C)Shimla
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Kinnaur
- Q. What is Guru Ghantal?
A)A famous hermit of Rishi Lomas in Chamba
B)A Gurudwara in Hamirpur
C)A famous monastery in Lahaul-Spiti
D)A tourist place in Kangra
Answer: A famous monastery in Lahaul-Spiti
- Q. Where in Himachal Pradesh is the Small Industries Service Institute located that is a State Government organisation to encourage small scale industries?
A)Sirmaur
B)Kullu
C)Solan
D)Kangra
Answer: Solan
- Q. Which of the following scripts has become more popular today in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kului
B)Tankari
C)Persian
D)Devanagari
Answer: Devanagari
- Q. Which of the following statements are not related to HIMSWAN satellite technology project? 1. It was launched on 5th February, 2008. 2. It gets its financial assistance from the Ministry of Communication and Technology. 3. Birth, death and marriage registration in Tehsils and Panchayats are possible through this state run facility. 4. It is an integrated community service centre.
A)Only 4
B)Only 2
C)Both 1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: Only 4
- Q. Who is the author of the ‘Himalayas: The Abode of Light’?
A)Nicholas Roerich
B)U. S. Parmar
C)Lalchand Prarthi
D)A. P. F. Harcourt
Answer: Nicholas Roerich
- Q. Which among the following districts is fully located in the Shiwalik hills?
A)Una
B)Kangra
C)Solan
D)Sirmaur
Answer: Una
- Q. Which among the following is not located in Shimla district?
A)Karsog
B)Sunni
C)Theog
D)Kumarsain
Answer: Karsog
- Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) 1. It was launched in 2016, by Government of India. 2. It aims to deliver integrated project based infrastructure in rural areas. 3. Kandaghat, Kalpa and Aut blocks are covered under the scheme. 4. Moorang, Sihunta and Ghannahatti block covered under fourth phase of the scheme. Choose the correct answer
A)1, 2 and 3
B)1 and 2
C)1, 3 and 4
D)All of the above
Answer: 1, 2 and 3
- Q. Script of Pahari language is
A)Devanagari
B)Tankari
C)Kharosthi
D)None of these
Answer: Tankari
- Q. Which among the following festivals also known as ‘Maghi’ festival in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lohri
B)Halda
C)Fulaich
D)Khepa
Answer: Lohri
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