More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Kangra School of Pahari Paintings reached its Zenith during the reign of
A)Raja Sansar Chand
B)Hari Rai Chand
C)Raja Kripal Chand
D)Rana Bhoop Chand
Answer: Raja Sansar Chand
- 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. Centre for Computer Education and Software Development is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Shimla
B)Solan
C)Mandi
D)Kangra
Answer: Mandi
- Q. Which among the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Shikari Devi
B)Bandli
C)Nargu
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Macchial lake is dedicated to which of the following Gods?
A)Mahesh
B)Shiva
C)Vishnu
D)None of these
Answer: Vishnu
- Q. How did the status of Himachal Pradesh change after the states were reorganised in 1956?
A)It became only part of Punjab
B)It became full-fledge state
C)It became a Union Territory
D)It became the part of Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: It became a Union Territory
- Q. What was the ‘Sanskrit name’ given to river Ravi around 1000 BC?
A)Vipasha
B)Irawati
C)Purushini
D)Mandakini
Answer: Irawati
- 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. Which among the following has emerged as a hub for textiles in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Golthai
B)Baddi
C)Amb
D)Parwanoo
Answer: Baddi
- Q. Hangrang valley is in the district of
A)Una
B)Sangla
C)Hamirpur
D)Kinnaur
Answer: Kinnaur
- Q. Which mountain pass joins Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Rohtang
B)Jalori
C)Dulchi
D)Pin Parbati
Answer: Dulchi
- Q. Which region of Himachal Pradesh came under the direct control fo British after the first Anglo Sikh War?
A)Areas around Pabbar river
B)Areas between Sutlej and Ravi
C)Northern areas of Tibet
D)Lower foothills of Siwaliks
Answer: Areas between Sutlej and Ravi
- Q. Which Sangh Janapada flourished in the regions of Taxila, Western Kangra upto Hoshiarpur?
A)Kuluta
B)Trigarta
C)Audumbaras
D)Kulinda
Answer: Audumbaras
- Q. Famous fertile valley Balh is located in which of the following districts?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Kinnaur
C)Kangra
D)Mandi
Answer: Mandi
- Q. In which year were the Punjab Hill Area added to Himachal Pradesh?
A)1966
B)1948
C)1956
D)1971
Answer: 1966
- Q. According to Census 2011, which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest urban population?
A)Shimla
B)Kinnaur
C)Hamirpur
D)Solan
Answer: Shimla
- 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. When was the Himachal State Government’s Scheme to provide financial assistance and support services to rape victims launched?
A)21st Nov, 2015
B)22nd Sep, 2012
C)22nd Aug, 2016
D)23rd Oct, 2011
Answer: 22nd Sep, 2012
- Q. Name the most successful ruler of Huns tribes.
A)Kadphis
B)Toramana
C)Mihirgula
D)None of them
Answer: Mihirgula
- 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
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