More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Which among the following Scheduled Tribes communities has the highest sex ratio in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Bhot
B)Kanaura
C)Lahaula
D)Gaddi
Answer: Kanaura
- Q. Under Mukhya Mantri Awaas Yojana, the subsidy of Rs. 75,000 is given to ………… .
A)Minorities
B)BPL family in General category
C)SCs/STs family
D)Women in BPL category
Answer: BPL family in General category
- Q. Pravatak, the Himalayan Chief was treacherously killed by
A)Chanakya
B)Chandragupta
C)Samudragupta
D)Alexander
Answer: Chanakya
- 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. Kangra and Mandi constitute 65% of which foodgrain growing area in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Maize
B)Rice
C)Wheat
D)Pulses
Answer: Rice
- 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 of the following about Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is true? 1. It is a goverment scheme. 2. It aims to increase cultivation. 3. It provides fertilizers at low rates.
A)Both 1 and 3
B)Only 1 and 2
C)Only 2 and 3
D)All of the above
Answer: Only 1 and 2
- Q. Which festival is related with ‘Light and Lantern’?
A)Lachhang
B)Faag
C)Geotar
D)Halda
Answer: Halda
- Q. The Kanet clan belongs to which tribal community in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Khasas
B)Gaddi
C)Lahaula
D)Swangla
Answer: Khasas
- Q. Chabro is a variety of …………… given to farmers in Himachal Pradesh to sustain their income.
A)Poultry
B)Horse
C)Yak
D)Cow
Answer: Poultry
- Q. Who was conferred with the title ‘Shatru Nash’?
A)Baba Kanshi Ram
B)Bakshi Pratap Singh
C)Bhagmal Sayhta
D)Sudhir Kumar Walia
Answer: Bakshi Pratap Singh
- Q. Which is the largest artificial lake in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Pandoh Lake
B)Govind Sagar
C)Nako Lake
D)Manimalesh Lake
Answer: Govind Sagar
- Q. Who became the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Padam Dev
B)Dr. Y. S. Parmar
C)N. C. Mehta
D)Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Dr. Y. S. Parmar
- Q. Shimla is not bordered by
A)Kullu
B)Solan
C)Kinnaur
D)Bilaspur
Answer: Bilaspur
- Q. Zanskar mountain range separates Himachal Pradesh from
A)Bangladesh
B)Tibet
C)Afghanistan
D)Pakistan
Answer: Tibet
- Q. The Suketi Fossil Park is in
A)Shimla
B)Bilaspur
C)Sirmaur
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Sirmaur
- Q. Which among the following is a newspaper that comes out daily inHimachal Pradesh?
A)Chamba News
B)Him Samwahak
C)Him Satta
D)Uday Bharat
Answer: Uday Bharat
- Q. Who was given the title ‘Bulbul-e-Pahar’ by Sarojini Naidu?
A)M. M. Kaye
B)Baba Kanshi Ram
C)Bhupendra Nath Kaushik
D)Yashpal
Answer: Baba Kanshi Ram
- Q. Which large river does the tributary ‘Tons’ join?
A)Beas
B)Ravi
C)Yamuna
D)Chenab
Answer: Yamuna
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Himachal Pradesh state is divided in 12 districts. 2. Shiwalik ranges are the youngest of Himalayan family. 3. Great Himalayan zone is also known as Himadri. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
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