Q. The Ashtadhatu statues can be seen in which temples of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Hatkoti temple B)Chatari temple C)Bharmour temple D)All of these
Answer: All of these
Q. Reo Purgyil Peak (6816 m) is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Chamba B)Kinnaur C)Shimla D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Kinnaur
Q. Which region of ancient Himachal Pradesh was visited by Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang?
A)Nagarkot B)Hamirpur C)Nahan D)Kuluta
Answer: Kuluta
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. Which among the following glaciers do not lie in Lahaul and Spiti district?
A)Bhaga B)Lady of Keylong C)Chandra D)Trichu
Answer: Trichu
Q. Consider the following statements 1. Spiti river originates from Kunzum range. 2. Spiti river meets Sutlej at Namgia in Kinnaur district. Which of the statements 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. Match the following List I (River) List II (Vedic Nomenlature) a. Sutlej 1. Shatudri b. Yamuna 2. Kalindi c. Chenab 3. Askini
Q. The Himalayan Snow Leopard Research Centre will be set-up in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lahaul and Spiti B)Sirmaur C)Una D)Solan
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
Q. Which of the following pairs of places is covered under humid temperate zone? List I List II a. Palampur Dharamshala b. Mandi Solan c. Chamba Spiti d. Una Sirmaur
A)c B)a C)b D)d
Answer: b
Q. Which among the following festivals also known as ‘Maghi’ festival in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lohri B)Halda C)Fulaich D)Khepa
Answer: Lohri
Q. Sirmaur is a Princely state which was ruled by
A)Afghan kings B)Rajput kings C)Hindu kings D)None of the above