Himachal Pradesh State

Q. What is the objective of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?

A
To facilitate 300 days employment in rural areas
B
To encourage the rural people to work
C
To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas
D
To encourage rural women to promote cottage industries

Correct Answer

To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. Which region in the modern history of Himachal was the richest source of borax and musk?
    A)Tibet
    B)Sirmaur
    C)Chamba
    D)Lahore
    Answer: Tibet
  • Q. Which is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Renuka
    B)Surajtal
    C)Chamera
    D)Lama
    Answer: Renuka
  • Q. Mandi Conspiracy took place under the influence of
    A)Dhami Firing Tragedy
    B)Ghadar Party
    C)Farmer's Movement
    D)Mass Movement
    Answer: Ghadar Party
  • Q. In which of the following districts, it is planned for setting up of Renewable Energy Parks?
    A)Shimla
    B)Solan
    C)Bilaspur
    D)Kangra
    Answer: Solan
  • Q. Who is the writer of famous story ‘Usne Kaha Tha’?
    A)MMKaye
    B)Chandradhar Sharma Guleri
    C)Baba Kanshi Ram
    D)Y. S. Parmar
    Answer: Chandradhar Sharma Guleri
  • Q. At which place does river Beas intersect the Dhauladhar mountain range?
    A)Karsog
    B)Larji
    C)Suket
    D)Kotli
    Answer: Larji
  • Q. Lavi fair held in which month of the year?
    A)November
    B)September
    C)October
    D)December
    Answer: November
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The state animal of Himachal Pradesh is Snow Leopard. 2. The state bird of Himachal Pradesh is Western Tragopan. 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: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Who became the Chairman of Territorial Council after Himachal Pradesh got the status of Union Territory?
    A)K. M. Pannikar
    B)Raja Bajrang Bahadur
    C)Thakur Karan Singh
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Thakur Karan Singh
  • Q. What was the earlier name of Nalagarh?
    A)Kahlur
    B)Kiratpur
    C)Hindur
    D)Trigarta
    Answer: Hindur
  • Q. Which social security scheme running in Himachal Pradesh provides 700 per month to the target group?
    A)Special ability relief allowance
    B)Old Age Pension
    C)Ekal Nari Pension
    D)All of the above
    Answer: All of the above
  • Q. Kayang dance belongs to which region?
    A)Sirmaur
    B)Chamba
    C)Kinnaur
    D)Una
    Answer: Kinnaur
  • Q. HPRIDC was incorporated in which among the following year?
    A)1998
    B)1990
    C)1995
    D)1999
    Answer: 1999
  • Q. In which year Hindi language became the official language of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)1975
    B)1960
    C)1971
    D)1980
    Answer: 1975
  • Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about alluvial soil found in the state? 1. The soil is low in organic matter in the state. 2. It is dominantly found in Una district.
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Mahasuvi dialect is widely spoken in the districts of
    A)Kinnaur and Bilaspur
    B)Shimla and Kinnaur
    C)Shimla and Solan
    D)Hamirpur and Bilaspur
    Answer: Shimla and Solan
  • Q. What is the objective of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?
    A)To facilitate 300 days employment in rural areas
    B)To encourage the rural people to work
    C)To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas
    D)To encourage rural women to promote cottage industries
    Answer: To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas
  • Q. The highest peak Shilla of Himachal Pradesh is located in the district of
    A)Hamirpur
    B)Chamba
    C)Bilaspur
    D)Kinnaur
    Answer: Kinnaur
  • Q. What is the rank of Himachal Pradesh as populous state of India?
    A)16th
    B)21st
    C)22nd
    D)14th
    Answer: 21st
  • Q. Major rivers of Sirmaur district are
    A)Ravi and Sal
    B)Yamuna and Tons
    C)Jalal and Giri
    D)Both (A) and (B)
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)

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