Q. In which place of Himachal Pradesh, Dalai Lama has established his capital in exile?
A)Hatkoti B)Nadaun C)McLeod Ganj D)Spiti
Answer: McLeod Ganj
Q. The Gujjars’ of present Himachal Pradesh are the descendants of
A)Cholas B)Huns C)Mongols D)Chalukyas
Answer: Huns
Q. The founder of which ancient princely state is basically Chandel Rajput of Bundelkhand?
A)Bushahr B)Kahlur C)Kiras D)Chamba
Answer: Kahlur
Q. Kullu Nati folk dance is mainly performed during
A)Dussehra B)Harvesting season C)Holi D)Shiv Ratri
Answer: Dussehra
Q. The famous hill station of Dalhousie is located in the district of
A)Shimla B)Chamba C)Kangra D)Kullu
Answer: Chamba
Q. In which fair, it was essential to offer a male buffalo as a sacrifice to the river God?
A)Minjar B)Faag C)Charayoli D)Gandhi
Answer: Minjar
Q. Both Pahari and Mandeali are spoken in
A)Kangra B)Mandi C)Lahaul and Spiti D)Kullu
Answer: Mandi
Q. During the rule of which dynasty, Huns invaded Himachal?
A)Kushanas B)Mauryas C)Guptas D)Rajputs
Answer: Guptas
Q. The folk dance of Shun and Shabu are devoted to
A)Goddess Durga B)Lord Shiva C)Lord Buddha D)None of the above
Answer: Lord Buddha
Q. Jugga Movement started in which hill state?
A)Solan B)Chamba C)Bilaspur D)Mandi
Answer: Bilaspur
Q. Himachal Pradesh is divided into how many agro-climatic zones?
A)4 B)2 C)3 D)5
Answer: 4
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. The dance form of Dandras is performed by which of the following tribes?
A)Gaddi B)Kinnaur C)Lahauli D)Guffar
Answer: Gaddi
Q. The Mirkula Devi temple at Udaipur sculptures are mainlymade up of ……………
A)wood B)metal C)stone D)All of these
Answer: wood
Q. Which among the following fruit forms the major component of food processing industry in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Pineapple B)Mango C)Apple D)Apricot
Answer: Apple
Q. Who wrote ‘Essays on Colonialism’?
A)M. M. Kaye B)Nirmal Verma C)Bipan Chandra D)Yashpal
Answer: Bipan Chandra
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%
Q. Sangla valley, Uhl, river Beas are famous for
A)Mahseer B)Brown trouts C)Rainbow trouts D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
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.
