Himachal Pradesh State

Q. Which British Officer discovered the spot where Shimla was later built as a hill station?

A
Col. Armstrong
B
Lord Amherst
C
Major Kennedy
D
Lord Dalhousie

Correct Answer

Major Kennedy

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. Both Pahari and Mandeali are spoken in
    A)Kangra
    B)Mandi
    C)Lahaul and Spiti
    D)Kullu
    Answer: Mandi
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. In Shimla, the rate of warming is more than Srinagar. 2. Climate change cause a shift in snow line, reduction in the growth of pine and coniferous trees in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 2
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)None of these
    Answer: Both 1 and 2
  • Q. Gumma and Darang famous for mines are associated with
    A)Barytes
    B)Rock salt
    C)Slate
    D)Mica
    Answer: Rock salt
  • Q. Which pass joins Kinnaur to Garhwal?
    A)Kangla
    B)Indrahar
    C)Rohtang
    D)Rupin
    Answer: Rupin
  • Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Yunam-So Lake?
    A)Kinnaur
    B)Lahaul and Spiti
    C)Mandi
    D)Kullu
    Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
  • 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. Datarpur was founded by Datar Chand in the year ……………
    A)1530 AD
    B)1307 AD
    C)1408 AD
    D)1550 AD
    Answer: 1550 AD
  • Q. Nathpa Jhakhri Hydro Electricity Power Project has the capacity of …………… MW.
    A)2010 MW
    B)2150 MW
    C)1500 MW
    D)165 MW
    Answer: 1500 MW
  • Q. Which of the following festivals is popular among Buddhist people in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Khogal
    B)Losar
    C)Sairi
    D)None of these
    Answer: Losar
  • Q. Which mountain range separates Sirmaur from Shimla?
    A)Dhauladhar
    B)Choor Chandni
    C)Pir Panjal
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Choor Chandni
  • Q. At which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh the One Stop Centre has been set up?
    A)Hamirpur
    B)Solan
    C)Una
    D)All of these
    Answer: Solan
  • Q. Prachin Himachal’ was written by
    A)Dr. Padam Chand
    B)L. P. Pandey
    C)DR. B. R. Sharma
    D)Lal Chand Prarthi
    Answer: Lal Chand Prarthi
  • Q. In whose reign the Basholi School of Painting came into prominence?
    A)Raja Rana Mehar Chand
    B)Raja Dalip Singh
    C)Raja Kripal Singh
    D)Raja Sansar Chand
    Answer: Raja Kripal Singh
  • Q. Match the following List I (Place) List II (District) a. Sujanpur Tira 1. Bilaspur b. Kandror Bridge 2. Kangra c. Chaugan 3. Hamirpur d. Dharamshala 4. Chamba
    A)a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
    B)a-3, b-2, c-4, d-1
    C)a-2, b-4, c-1, d-3
    D)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
    Answer: a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2
  • Q. On which of the following date the Kinnaur district became an integral part of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)21st April, 1960
    B)1st September, 1972
    C)1st August, 1954
    D)21st April, 1964
    Answer: 21st April, 1960
  • Q. The copper and silver coins of Kulindas had
    A)Brahmi and Bhotian script
    B)Brahmi and Kharosthi script
    C)Brahmi and Sanskrit Script
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Brahmi and Kharosthi script
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kufri has facilities for both Alpine and Nordic skiing. 2. March to June is ideal time for river rafting in the state. 3. Hanuman ji ka Tibba, Manali, Deo Tibba are important ranges which are associated with mountaineering. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
    A)Both 1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: Both 1 and 3
  • Q. Most of the handicraft items are made in the district of
    A)Sirmaur
    B)Mandi
    C)Kullu
    D)Kangra
    Answer: Kullu
  • Q. HPCA stadium is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Kangra
    B)Kullu
    C)Hamirpur
    D)Una
    Answer: Kangra
  • 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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