More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Which among the following river is considered as sorrow of Himachal Pradesh during monsoon?
A)Beas
B)Bata
C)Swan
D)Sutlej
Answer: Swan
- Q. Deodar, fir, spruce and maple are the species of trees found in
A)Temperate zone
B)Middle montane zone
C)Alpine zone
D)Lower montane zone
Answer: Temperate zone
- Q. Dholru folk song is a
A)Seasonal song
B)Love ballad
C)Wedding song
D)Mourning song
Answer: Seasonal song
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest STs male literacy rate?
A)Hamirpur
B)Una
C)Sirmaur
D)Kangra
Answer: Hamirpur
- Q. In which year did Himachal Pradesh attain full statehood?
A)1956
B)1971
C)1948
D)1954
Answer: 1971
- Q. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched? List I (River) List II (Origin) a. Awa Lahaul valley b. Luni Dhauladhar range c. Markanda Dharthi range d. Bata Spiti valley
A)c
B)a
C)b
D)d
Answer: b
- Q. Which district in Himachal Pradesh has the scantiest rainfall?
A)Chamba
B)Lahaul and Spiti
C)Kangra
D)Solan
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- Q. Which of the following statements are not related to HIMSWAN satellite technology project? 1. It was launched on 5th February, 2008. 2. It gets its financial assistance from the Ministry of Communication and Technology. 3. Birth, death and marriage registration in Tehsils and Panchayats are possible through this state run facility. 4. It is an integrated community service centre.
A)Only 4
B)Only 2
C)Both 1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: Only 4
- Q. Bahadurpur Fort is located in
A)Kangra
B)Bilaspur
C)Hamirpur
D)Sirmaur
Answer: Bilaspur
- Q. Larji Hydroelectric Project (126 MW) is located in
A)Shimla
B)Kullu
C)Kangra
D)Mandi
Answer: Kullu
- Q. The Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 mandates for Urban Local bodies ………. .
A)6 types of Standing Committee
B)3 types of Standing Committee
C)4 types of Standing Committee
D)None of the above
Answer: 3 types of Standing Committee
- Q. Which popular media personality from Shimla district is the recipient of 2 National Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards?
A)Anupam Kher
B)Kangna Ranaut
C)Preity Zinta
D)Manohar Singh
Answer: Anupam Kher
- Q. Which war saw the worsening of relations between the Raja of Bhagat and Britishers?
A)The Nepal Wars
B)Anglo-Sikh War I
C)Revolt of 1857
D)Anglo Sikh War II
Answer: The Nepal Wars
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Kalka-Shimla railway passes through 103 tunnels. 2. It crosses 20 railway stations in its journey. 3. Its construction started before independence, but complete after independence. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)Only 3
D)1 and 2
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission was set up under Article
A)315 of the Constitution of India
B)310 of the Constitution of India
C)312 of the Constitution of India
D)None of the above
Answer: 315 of the Constitution of India
- Q. Indian Institute of Advanced Studies is situated in
A)Shimla
B)Solan
C)Chamba
D)Una
Answer: Shimla
- Q. On the bank of which river is Nadaun town of Hamirpur district?
A)Ravi
B)Beas
C)Chenab
D)Yamuna
Answer: Beas
- Q. Which of the following districts are rich in limestone?
A)Solan
B)Bilaspur
C)Sirmaur
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. With respect to Nathpa Jhakri Dam find the correct statement.
A)Nathpa is in Shimla and Jhakri is in Kinnaur
B)The dam is constructed on the Sutlej river
C)NJHPS is located on the upstream of Wangtoo bridge
D)It is managed by HPSEB
Answer: The dam is constructed on the Sutlej river
- Q. Which of the following hot springs is ‘earrings’?
A)Tattapani
B)Kasol
C)Manikaran
D)Vashisht
Answer: Manikaran
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