More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry was established in the year
A)1985
B)1975
C)1965
D)1990
Answer: 1985
- Q. Good quality silica sand is found in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Chamba
B)Una
C)Hamirpur
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Una
- Q. In which year Bhakra Dam was constructed?
A)1965
B)1970
C)1967
D)1963
Answer: 1963
- Q. Sissu’ fair is celebrated by
A)Muslim
B)Buddhist
C)Hindu
D)Jain
Answer: Buddhist
- Q. Which of the following projects is undertaken by NTPC?
A)Koldam Dam
B)Baira Siul
C)Chamera
D)Parbati
Answer: Koldam Dam
- Q. Himachal Pradesh is termed as Horticultural State of India due to the production of
A)apple
B)apricot
C)citrus fruits
D)mango
Answer: apple
- Q. Which of the following temple is situated at the highest point in Hamirpur?
A)Baba Balak Nath Temple
B)Tauni Devi Temple
C)Awah Devi Temple
D)Bil-Kaleshwar Temple
Answer: Awah Devi Temple
- 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. What is the Quorum for helding a meeting of Gram Sabha?
A)1/5 th
B)1/4 th
C)1/3 th
D)1/2 th
Answer: 1/5 th
- Q. Who inaugurated the Shimla-Kalka way rail track on 9th November, 1903 AD?
A)Captain Barog
B)Raja Bhim Sen
C)Lord Curzon
D)Lord William James
Answer: Lord Curzon
- Q. Raja Sansar Chand had to seek outside help to drive out Gorkhas from Kangra. This crucial help was provided by
A)Guru Govind Singh
B)Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C)Banda Bahadur
D)Jai Singh Ramgariha
Answer: Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Q. Which is the coldest place in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kullu
B)Keylong
C)Shimla
D)Chamba
Answer: Keylong
- Q. Baria Siul Hydro Electricity Project is constructed across the tributaries of which river?
A)Ravi
B)Sutlej
C)Chenab
D)Beas
Answer: Ravi
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Sangha Kols and Audambars inhabited the Chamba region in 2nd century BC. 2. In 1770 AD, Chamba came under the Sikhs. Which of the following 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. Thoda is a
A)tribal community
B)folk dance
C)folk song
D)traditional dress
Answer: folk dance
- Q. The Social Justice Committee consists of at least …………… member who may be a women or a SC/ST.
A)three
B)one
C)two
D)four
Answer: one
- Q. The main source of irrigation in the districts of Himachal Pradesh are:
A)Wells
B)Tube wells
C)Kuhls
D)None of the above
Answer: Kuhls
- 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. Shilaroo Stadium is located in
A)Una
B)Shimla
C)Sirmaur
D)Kangra
Answer: Shimla
- Q. As per Census 2011, Scheduled Tribes (STs) population of Himachal Pradesh is what % of India’s total ST population?
A)0.66%
B)0.55%
C)0.40%
D)0.89%
Answer: 0.40%
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