More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Which of the following statements about Western Tragopan is/are correct? 1. It is popularly known as the King of Birds. 2. It is also known as Jujurana. Select the correct answer
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Who invaded Kangra (Nagarkot) in 1009 AD and plundered temples.
A)Mohammad Alam
B)Mahmud Ghaznavi
C)Mohammad Ghori
D)Mahmud Begh
Answer: Mahmud Ghaznavi
- Q. Which place is known as ‘Little Lhasa’ in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Shimla
B)Kinnaur
C)Dharamshala
D)Kullu
Answer: Dharamshala
- 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. Which deity is worshipped in Kullu Dussehra festival?
A)Lord Shiva
B)Goddess Kali
C)Goddess Saraswati
D)Lord Raghunathji
Answer: Lord Raghunathji
- Q. In ancient period, Chamba was inhabited by
A)Aryans
B)Koliyan tribes
C)Khasas
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Rampur Bushair, a breed of sheep that give wool is found in the state of
A)Uttarakhand
B)Jammu and Kashmir
C)Himachal Pradesh
D)Punjab
Answer: Himachal Pradesh
- Q. What is ‘Sidu’ in Himachal Pradesh?
A)A kind of art form in Lahaul and Spiti
B)A kind of bread made of wheat flour
C)A painting originated in Kinnaur
D)A style of architecture in lower valleys
Answer: A kind of bread made of wheat flour
- Q. Who was appointed as the Governor of Jalandhar by Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1758-59 AD?
A)Ranjit Singh
B)Sansar Chand
C)Ghumand Chand
D)Amar Singh Thapa
Answer: Ghumand Chand
- Q. In which place of Himachal Pradesh, an army regiment was set up in 1842 by British General Gilbert?
A)Subathu
B)Shimla
C)Dag-e-Shai
D)Kasauli
Answer: Kasauli
- Q. Which among the following fair is also known as ‘Dalli da Nhaun’?
A)Shivratri fair
B)Jagra fair
C)Lavi fair
D)Pata fair
Answer: Pata fair
- 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. Consider the following statements 1. Rajtarangini and Vishnu Purana contain information about the old tribe of Kangra and Katoch rulers of Trigarta. 2. Rajtarangini contain the information about Lalitaditya influence on Kangra Valley. 3. Persian Sources contain the information about Sultan Mahamud’s invasion of Nagarkot or Modern Kangra. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)1 and 2
B)Only 2
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Which place in Himachal Pradesh has a magnificent hill fort built by the Gorkhas?
A)Kotla
B)Subathu
C)Shimla
D)Mankot
Answer: Subathu
- Q. The founder of Guler state was ……………
A)Datar Chand
B)Hari Chand
C)Purab Chand
D)Sibran Chand
Answer: Hari Chand
- Q. The first stadium of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association was established in which place?
A)Kinnaur
B)Kangra
C)Una
D)Kullu
Answer: Kangra
- 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. Laman folk song is a type of
A)praise of Gods
B)love song
C)heroic ballad
D)mourning song
Answer: love song
- Q. The powerful king(s) of the Kushanas is/are
A)Both (A) and (B)
B)Kanishka
C)Huviska
D)None of them
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Chhanak Cham dance belongs to which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Sirmaur
B)Kinnaur
C)Chamba
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
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