More Questions on Himachal Pradesh
- Q. In which year the Anglo-Gorkha War took place?
A)1812 AD
B)1809 AD
C)1810 AD
D)1814 AD
Answer: 1814 AD
- Q. Gumma and Darang famous for mines are associated with
A)Barytes
B)Rock salt
C)Slate
D)Mica
Answer: Rock salt
- Q. Shipi is the sub-dialect of
A)Kangri
B)Kinnauri
C)Lahauli
D)Mahasuvi
Answer: Lahauli
- Q. Which ruler of Kutlehr expelled the sikhs from his state during the first-Anglo-Sikh War?
A)Narain Pal
B)Bidhi Pal
C)Ajmer Singh
D)Shamsher Singh
Answer: Narain Pal
- Q. The Himalayan Snow Leopard Research Centre will be set-up in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Lahaul and Spiti
B)Sirmaur
C)Una
D)Solan
Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
- Q. Who was the President of India, when the first President’s Rule was proclaimed in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Basappa Danappa Jatti
B)Zakir Hussain
C)Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
D)Giani Zail Singh
Answer: Basappa Danappa Jatti
- Q. Which soil is suitable for the growth of dry fruits like almond, walnut, raisins in Himachal Pradesh?
A)Dry hill soil
B)High hill soil
C)Mountainous soil
D)Low hill soil
Answer: Dry hill soil
- Q. In 1815, the territory of Jubbal was handed over to which ruler?
A)Dangi wazir
B)Amar Singh Thapa
C)Rana Puran Singh
D)Karam Chand
Answer: Rana Puran Singh
- Q. In which district of Himachal Pradesh a site has been identified for setting up a solar plant?
A)Bilaspur
B)Hamirpur
C)Solan
D)Mandi
Answer: Bilaspur
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. For rainfall, Himachal Pradesh is divided into three zones. 2. The rainfall in Outer Himalayan zone varies from 75 to 100 mm. 3. From 15th October to 15th February is the coldest period in Himachal Pradesh. 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: 1 and 3
- Q. What is the approximate area of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh?
A)6,401 sq km
B)5,639 sq km
C)5,739 sq km
D)6,041 sq km
Answer: 5,739 sq km
- Q. The folk dance of Shun and Shabu are devoted to
A)Goddess Durga
B)Lord Shiva
C)Lord Buddha
D)None of the above
Answer: Lord Buddha
- Q. Bir Billing in Mandi district has become famous for
A)Ice-skating
B)Para-gliding
C)Skiing
D)Ice-game
Answer: Para-gliding
- Q. Which among the following was the capital of Kuluta, the ancient Janapada?
A)Sirmur
B)Kullu
C)Naggar
D)Jubbal
Answer: Naggar
- Q. Mandi district is divided into
A)17 tehsils
B)10 tehsils
C)15 tehsils
D)20 tehsils
Answer: 17 tehsils
- Q. In which year was the Directorate of Medical Education and Research established in Himachal Pradesh?
A)1996-97
B)1995-96
C)1998-99
D)1992-93
Answer: 1996-97
- Q. Rahla is the name of
A)Temple
B)Tribe
C)Waterfall
D)Crop
Answer: Waterfall
- Q. Who is the author of the book ‘Himalayan Polyandry’?
A)Sharab Negi
B)D. N. Mazumdar
C)Anand Chand
D)L. C. Prarthi
Answer: D. N. Mazumdar
- Q. Which airport is being developed by Airport Authority of India (AAI) in collaboration with Government of Himachal Pradesh?
A)Bhuntar
B)Shimla
C)Gaggal
D)Kullu
Answer: Gaggal
- Q. Consider the following statements 1. As per the Mudrarakshasa Chandragupta Maurya made treaty with Trigarta Chief Parvatak. 2. Asoka introduced Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)All of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Geography
- History
- Indian Culture
- Indian Economy
- Indian Politics
- Indian Railway
- Sports
- State