Himachal Pradesh State

Q. What was the name of river Ravi during vedic times?

A
Iravati
B
Arjikiya
C
Purushni
D
Vipasa

Correct Answer

Purushni

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. Which is the only broad gauge railway line in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Pathankot-Jogindernagar
    B)Kalka-Shimla
    C)Nangal-Una-Charuru
    D)Bhatinda-Shimla
    Answer: Nangal-Una-Charuru
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Winter Carnival is held every year in Manali. 2. The Jawalamukhi fair is held thrice a year. 3. The word lavi means ‘wool’. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: 1 and 3
  • Q. Which part of Himachal Pradesh gets adequate rainfall for growing various crops?
    A)Kinnaur and Kullu
    B)Chamba and Kangra
    C)Lahaul and Spiti
    D)Solan and Sirmaur
    Answer: Chamba and Kangra
  • Q. Panchayati Raj was started in Himachal Pradesh in
    A)1963
    B)1936
    C)1954
    D)1994
    Answer: 1954
  • Q. Who is the author of the book ‘Himalayan Polyandry’?
    A)Sharab Negi
    B)D. N. Mazumdar
    C)Anand Chand
    D)L. C. Prarthi
    Answer: D. N. Mazumdar
  • Q. Which temple of Kangra was destroyed by the forces of Mahmud of Ghazni?
    A)Jwala Devi temple
    B)Chamunda Devi temple
    C)Brajeshwari Devi temple
    D)Naina Devi temple
    Answer: Brajeshwari Devi temple
  • Q. Dr Devender Singh, Nagender Ram Nath and Aatma Ram were the founder of
    A)Indian National Congress
    B)Suket Movement
    C)Sirmaur Riyasati Praja Mandal
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Sirmaur Riyasati Praja Mandal
  • Q. Match the following List I (Dam) List II (River) a. Nathpa Jhakri 1. Beas b. Girinagar 2. Ravi c. Chamera 3. Sutlej d. Pandoh 4. Giri
    A)a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
    B)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
    C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    D)a-4, b-2, c-3, d-1
    Answer: a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1
  • Q. Which among the following wildlife sanctuary is located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Kalatop Khajjiar
    B)Gamgul
    C)Tundah
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The earliest evidence of Khasas style are found on
    A)Kuluta coins
    B)Trigarta coins
    C)Audumbara coins
    D)Kulindas coins
    Answer: Audumbara coins
  • 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. Great Himalayan National Park is the largest national park in Himachal Pradesh. It is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Kinnaur
    B)Mandi
    C)Shimla
    D)Kullu
    Answer: Kullu
  • Q. Sirmaur, Nalagarh and Nahan are covered with which type of forests?
    A)Himalayan Temperate forests
    B)Thorny forests
    C)Dry Deciduous forests
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Dry Deciduous forests
  • Q. When was Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory?
    A)1st November, 1956
    B)4th July, 1956
    C)24th September, 1956
    D)21st September, 1956
    Answer: 1st November, 1956
  • Q. Match the following List I (Dance Form) List II (Prevalent in) a. Cham 1. Chamba b. Dangi 2. Lahaul and Spiti c. Karthi 3. Kangra d. Bhangra 4. Kullu
    A)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
    B)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    C)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
    D)a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
    Answer: a-2, b-1, c-4, d-3
  • Q. Tarla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Lahaul and Spiti
    B)Kullu
    C)Shimla
    D)Hamirpur
    Answer: Shimla
  • 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. Which river divided Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh into two equal parts?
    A)Tons
    B)Giri
    C)Yamuna
    D)Jalal
    Answer: Giri
  • Q. Demon is a famous dance of
    A)Kangra
    B)Chamba
    C)Kullu
    D)Kinnaur
    Answer: Kinnaur
  • Q. In which year Land Movement took place in Sirmaur?
    A)1870 AD
    B)1850 AD
    C)1860 AD
    D)1878 AD
    Answer: 1878 AD

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