More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. As many as 32 dialects are spoken in Himachal Pradesh. How many of them belongs to Indo-Aryan family?
A)21
B)25
C)22
D)30
Answer: 21
- Q. Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest urban male literacy rate?
A)Shimla
B)Chamba
C)Hamirpur
D)Solan
Answer: Shimla
- Q. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission was set up under Article
A)315 of the Constitution of India
B)310 of the Constitution of India
C)312 of the Constitution of India
D)None of the above
Answer: 315 of the Constitution of India
- Q. Giri river (Yamuna’s tributary) originates from
A)Dhauladhar
B)Kuper peak
C)Pir Panjal
D)Rakastal
Answer: Kuper peak
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh got maximum rain in 2014 during the post-monsoon season (October- November)?
A)Hamirpur
B)Solan
C)Chamba
D)Kullu
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram came in which year?
A)2009
B)2005
C)2006
D)2011
Answer: 2011
- Q. Kalka-Shimla railway was listed in UNESCO Heritage List in the year
A)2010
B)2008
C)2009
D)2012
Answer: 2008
- Q. The area of Himachal Pradesh (in sq km) is
A)5433 sq km
B)55673 sq km
C)60543 sq km
D)65673 sq km
Answer: 55673 sq km
- Q. In which year was the Treaty of Sugauli, between the Gorkhas and the British, signed?
A)1810 AD
B)1805 AD
C)1806 AD
D)1815 AD
Answer: 1815 AD
- Q. In physiographical context of Himachal Pradesh Shiwalik range is part of sub-Himalayani; Shiwalik means
A)Veer Bhoomi
B)Hairlock of Lord Shiva
C)Dev Bhoomi
D)None of the above
Answer: Hairlock of Lord Shiva
- Q. Ladarcha fair is held annually at
A)Solan
B)Lahaul and Spiti
C)Mandi
D)Una
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- 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. At which reservoir the per hectare production of fish is highest in India?
A)Shahnehar Sagar
B)Ganga reservoir
C)Govind Sagar
D)Kullu Sagar
Answer: Govind Sagar
- Q. Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest % of SCs population?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Solan
C)Mandi
D)Kullu
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- Q. Asiatic lions are found in Himachal Pradesh in
A)Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary
B)Great Himalayan National Park
C)Gamgul Wildlife Sanctuary
D)Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary
Answer: Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary
- Q. Which place is known as ‘Little Lhasa’ in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Shimla
B)Kinnaur
C)Dharamshala
D)Kullu
Answer: Dharamshala
- Q. Jugga Movement started in which hill state?
A)Solan
B)Chamba
C)Bilaspur
D)Mandi
Answer: Bilaspur
- Q. Which season in Shimla is known as ‘Long Moon Nights Season’?
A)Autumn
B)Winter
C)Summer
D)Spring
Answer: Winter
- Q. Which festival of Kinnaar is famous for ‘flowers’?
A)Bishu
B)Faguli
C)Ukyaang
D)Dyali
Answer: Ukyaang
- Q. Which district(s) were founded in 1972?
A)Hamirpur
B)Solan
C)Una
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
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