More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- 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. Shun and Shabu folk dances are related to
A)Lahaul and Spiti valley
B)Kullu valley
C)Chamba valley
D)None of the above
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti valley
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. HIMBUNKAR was set-up in 1990, to give impetus to handloom and handicrafts. 2. It is the state level apex organisation of primary cooperative societies. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Only 2
- Q. Which of the following is the highest peak of Dhauladhar range?
A)Blue Peak
B)White Mountain
C)Black Mountain
D)None of the above
Answer: White Mountain
- Q. Solan became an independent district on
A)1975
B)1970
C)1972
D)None of these
Answer: 1972
- Q. According to Census 2011, what is the sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh?
A)972
B)980
C)982
D)975
Answer: 972
- Q. Which lake in district Lahaul and Spiti is known as the ‘Lake of the Moon’?
A)Chandertal Lake
B)Lama Lake
C)Dashir Lake
D)Dal Lake
Answer: Chandertal Lake
- Q. Central Pahari is spoken in which region of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kinnaur
B)Sirmaur
C)Kumauni-Garhwal
D)Shimla
Answer: Kumauni-Garhwal
- Q. Panchayat Samiti comprises of
A)President, Block Development Office
B)President, Vice-President
C)Chairman, Executive Officer
D)All of them
Answer: All of them
- Q. Sirmaur is a Princely state which was ruled by
A)Afghan kings
B)Rajput kings
C)Hindu kings
D)None of the above
Answer: Rajput kings
- Q. Which of the following horticulture crops has the highest production in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Citrus fruits
B)Temperate fruits
C)Apple
D)Sub-tropical fruits
Answer: Apple
- Q. What is the colour of soil found in low hill soil zone?
A)Light to dark brown
B)Light grey to brown
C)Red to brown
D)Dark brown
Answer: Light grey to brown
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest % of STs population?
A)Kullu
B)Kangra
C)Hamirpur
D)Kinnaur
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. Which Sikh ruler imposed a great fine on the Rajas of Nurpur and Jaswan on not attending the great assembly of the Sikh army in 1815 AD?
A)Raja Ranjit Singh
B)Guru Govind Singh
C)Dessa Singh Majithia
D)Guru Har Govind Singh
Answer: Raja Ranjit Singh
- Q. Match the following List I (Scheme) List II (In District) a. Institute of Children with Special Needs 1. Dhalli b. Special Ability Rehabilitation Centre 2. Dharamshala c. Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Vojana 3. Hamirpur
A)a-1, b-3, c-2
B)a-1, b-2, c-3
C)a-3, b-2, c-1
D)a-3, b-1, c-2
Answer: a-1, b-2, c-3
- Q. In which year Charanjeet Singh received Arjuna Award?
A)1972
B)1961
C)1963
D)1976
Answer: 1963
- Q. Which tribal community of Himachal is the second largest tribal community?
A)Bhot
B)Gujjar
C)Gaddi
D)Pangwala
Answer: Gujjar
- Q. Match the following List I (PRIs) List II (Number) a. Gram Panchayat 1. 12 b. Zilla Parishad 2. 78 c. Panchayat Samitis 3. 3226
A)a-2, b-3, c-1
B)a-1, b-2, c-3
C)a-2, b-1, c-3
D)a-3, b-1, c-2
Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the largest ice skating rink of India?
A)Sirmaur
B)Shimla
C)Una
D)Kangra
Answer: Shimla
- Q. What was the name of river Ravi during vedic times?
A)Iravati
B)Arjikiya
C)Purushni
D)Vipasa
Answer: Purushni
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