More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. Vipasha’ is the Sanskrit name of which river?
A)Chenab
B)Ravi
C)Beas
D)Sutlej
Answer: Beas
- Q. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest percentage of forest area in relation to its geographical area?
A)Bilaspur
B)Hamirpur
C)Solan
D)Lahaul and Spiti
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- Q. Karol region is famous for which mineral?
A)Iron
B)Dolomitic limestone
C)Granular limestone
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. The book ‘Himalayan Art’ was written by
A)J. C. Frank
B)Dev Raj Sharma
C)Bansilal Sharma
D)Manmohan Singh
Answer: J. C. Frank
- Q. Malana is located in the district
A)Kinnaur
B)Kangra
C)Hamirpur
D)Kullu
Answer: Kullu
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Pin Valley Park was created in the year 1981. 2. Deodar, fir and alpine forests are found in Kais Wildlife Sanctuary. 3. Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary is in Chamba district. 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: 2 and 3
- Q. Where is fruit demonstration farm in Una district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Haroli
B)Saloh
C)Ghanari
D)Amb
Answer: Saloh
- Q. Which among the following is not located in Shimla district?
A)Karsog
B)Sunni
C)Theog
D)Kumarsain
Answer: Karsog
- Q. How much discount is allowed for women in HRTC ordinary buses?
A)15%
B)25%
C)30%
D)20%
Answer: 25%
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. Dashir lake is near Rohtang Pass. 2. Rewalsar lake is associated with the great Buddhist teacher Padmasambhava. 3. Bhrigu lake is in Sirmaur district. Which of the statement(s) given above is /are correct?
A)2 and 3
B)Only 1
C)1 and 2
D)All of these
Answer: 1 and 2
- Q. Shiva temple at Hatkoti is an example of ……………
A)Pagoda style
B)Pent roof temple
C)Pyramidal temple
D)Sutlej valley style
Answer: Pyramidal temple
- Q. Under Matri Shakti Bima Yojana, how much amount is covered in case of death?
A)Rs. 2 Lakh
B)Rs. 1.5 Lakh
C)Rs. 2.3 Lakh
D)Rs. 1 Lakh
Answer: Rs. 2 Lakh
- Q. At which place in Shimla district is Herbal Garden?
A)Kufri
B)Dumreda
C)Chaupal
D)Nawer valley
Answer: Dumreda
- Q. President’s Rule imposed from 15th December, 1992 to 3rd December, 1993 was the …………… time.
A)Second
B)First
C)Third
D)Fourth
Answer: Second
- Q. Central Research Institute (CRI) is located at
A)Kullu
B)Solan
C)Kangra
D)Una
Answer: Solan
- Q. Who became the first Lieutenant Governor of Himachal Pradesh in 1952?
A)Dr. Y. S. Parmar
B)Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
C)Himmat Singh
D)Vallabh Bhai Patel
Answer: Himmat Singh
- Q. With which one is Rewalsar village of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh associated?
A)Guru Gobind Singh
B)Padamsambhava
C)Lomas Rishi
D)All of the above
Answer: All of the above
- Q. Who was posthumously honoured by the Param Vir Chakra on 15th August, 1999?
A)Baba Kanshi Ram
B)Sudhir Kumar Walia
C)Captain Vikram Batra
D)Somnath Sharma
Answer: Captain Vikram Batra
- Q. To which direction of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh is located?
A)North
B)South
C)East
D)West
Answer: North
- Q. Which of the following statements is/are true about alluvial soil found in the state? 1. The soil is low in organic matter in the state. 2. It is dominantly found in Una district.
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)All of the above
Answer: Both 1 and 2
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