More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. The longest tunnel on Kalka-Shimla railway track is
A)Barog Tunnel
B)Ram Tunnels
C)Tunnel No 103
D)James Tunnel
Answer: Tunnel No 103
- Q. On which river is the Koldam Hydro Power Plant with Soviet collabaration?
A)Chenab
B)Sutlej
C)Ravi
D)Beas
Answer: Sutlej
- Q. In which year ‘Himprastha’ a very popular magazine was first published in Himachal Pradesh?
A)1985
B)1967
C)1947
D)1955
Answer: 1955
- Q. Which of the following festivals is popular among Buddhist people in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Khogal
B)Losar
C)Sairi
D)None of these
Answer: Losar
- Q. What is the approximate area of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)6,401 sq km
B)5,639 sq km
C)5,739 sq km
D)6,041 sq km
Answer: 5,739 sq km
- Q. How many hill states were integrated to make Himachal Pradesh?
A)26 Shimla hill states, 4 Punjab hill states
B)20 Shimla hill states, 2 Punjab hill states
C)25 Shimla hill states, 3 Punjab hill states
D)None of the above
Answer: 26 Shimla hill states, 4 Punjab hill states
- Q. According to Mahabharata, who founded Katoch Monarchy during 1400 BC?
A)Divo Das
B)Shambar
C)Susharman Chand
D)Bhim
Answer: Susharman Chand
- Q. Dr Devender Singh, Nagender Ram Nath and Aatma Ram were the founder of
A)Indian National Congress
B)Suket Movement
C)Sirmaur Riyasati Praja Mandal
D)None of the above
Answer: Sirmaur Riyasati Praja Mandal
- 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 lake in Himachal Pradesh has a floating Island?
A)Chamera lake
B)Prashar lake
C)Surajtal lake
D)Renuka lake
Answer: Prashar lake
- Q. In Himachal Pradesh Zila Parishad is known as
A)Zila Mandali
B)Zila Panchayat
C)Zila Council
D)None of the above
Answer: Zila Panchayat
- Q. Nahan is founded by which among the following ruler?
A)Karam Prakash
B)Sansar Chand
C)Ajay Prakash
D)Nahan Prakash
Answer: Karam Prakash
- Q. What is the objective of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?
A)To facilitate 300 days employment in rural areas
B)To encourage the rural people to work
C)To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas
D)To encourage rural women to promote cottage industries
Answer: To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas
- Q. Khajjiar golf course is located in which district?
A)Una
B)Chamba
C)Kangra
D)Kullu
Answer: Chamba
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Bhakra Nangal Dam is the highest gravity dam in India. 2. It is the second largest reservoir in India in term of water holding capacity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)None of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Kangra and Mandi constitute 65% of which foodgrain growing area in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Maize
B)Rice
C)Wheat
D)Pulses
Answer: Rice
- 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. Around which year did captain RC Lee set up an apple orchard in Kullu area?
A)1970
B)1950
C)1870
D)1890
Answer: 1870
- Q. Where is Bhuri Singh Museum?
A)Mandi
B)Kangra
C)Chamba
D)Shimla
Answer: Chamba
- Q. Barotiwala industrial area is famous for multi-industry. It is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Chamba
B)Una
C)Solan
D)Hamirpur
Answer: Solan
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