More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Which bird species mainly attracts tourists in Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary?
A)Cheer pheasant
B)Western tragopan
C)Koklas pheasant
D)Kalij pheasant
Answer: Western tragopan
- Q. Pong lake over Beas river in district Kangra is also known as
A)Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoir
B)Chandertal lake
C)Dashir lake
D)Bhakra lake
Answer: Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoir
- Q. In terms of literacy rate, Himachal Pradesh stands at which position in India?
A)12th
B)10th
C)11th
D)13th
Answer: 11th
- Q. Under Mata Shabri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana, the beneficiary woman belongs to
A)STs families only
B)BPL families
C)SCs families only
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Where is mobile soil testing lab set up in Himachal Pradesh in 2010-11?
A)Barmana
B)Palampur
C)Rajban
D)Kaniara
Answer: Palampur
- Q. Famous Jalsu and Waru pass is related with which two districts?
A)Chamba and Hamirpur
B)Kangra and Kullu
C)Chamba and Kangra
D)Kullu and Kinnaur
Answer: Chamba and Kangra
- Q. Khogal festival is celebrated in
A)Kangra
B)Lahaul and Spiti
C)Chamba
D)Una
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- 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. Which festival is celebrated mainly by the Gaddis in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Ladarcha
B)Nawala
C)Faag
D)Tipa
Answer: Nawala
- Q. The soil present in low hill zone of Himachal Pradesh is good for which crop?
A)Apple
B)Potato
C)Maize
D)Walnut
Answer: Maize
- Q. Which among the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Kais
B)Kanawar
C)Tirthan
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj System in Himachal Pradesh was established under the Panchayati Raj Act, 1954. 2. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1952 was replaced by Panchayati Raj Act, 1968. 3. Presently, the Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh administered by Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A)Only 3
B)1 and 3
C)2 and 3
D)All of these
Answer: 2 and 3
- Q. Himbunkar is a state level apex organisation set up in
A)1984
B)1980
C)1990
D)1970
Answer: 1984
- Q. Which of the following festivals is popularly known as ‘Fesival of Pictures’?
A)Sairi
B)Chaitraul
C)Chatrali
D)Dyali
Answer: Chaitraul
- 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. Which of the following dances is performed during new year celebration?
A)Swang Tegi
B)Bhangra
C)Losar Shona Dance
D)Shan Dance
Answer: Losar Shona Dance
- Q. Thorny forests are found in which of the following districts?
A)Kullu
B)Sirmaur
C)Nalagarh
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Gyas peak is located in
A)Lahaul valley
B)Pangi valley
C)Pin valley
D)Solang valley
Answer: Pangi valley
- Q. Mandi district is divided into
A)17 tehsils
B)10 tehsils
C)15 tehsils
D)20 tehsils
Answer: 17 tehsils
- Q. The river Yamuna passes through which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Hamirpur
B)Mandi
C)Sirmaur
D)Una
Answer: Sirmaur
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