Himachal Pradesh State

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

Correct Answer

Brajeshwari Devi temple

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. Parwanoo industrial area is famous for
    A)electronics
    B)textiles
    C)engineering/auto
    D)light engineering
    Answer: light engineering
  • Q. Vrajeshwari fair is held at
    A)Shimla
    B)Kangra
    C)Chamba
    D)Sirmaur
    Answer: Kangra
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. The pilgrimage to Manimahesh is considered sacred like Amarnath, Badrinath and Rameshwaram. 2. Manismahesh is situated in the Pir Panjal range. 3. It lies in Chamba district. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)1 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. Which one of the following tributaries of Indus does not flow in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Chenab
    B)Ravi
    C)Beas
    D)Jhelum
    Answer: Jhelum
  • Q. Major river(s) of Shimla district is/are
    A)Giri
    B)Sutlej
    C)Pabbar
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. How many districts are in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)14
    B)12
    C)13
    D)10
    Answer: 12
  • Q. When was doordarshan set up in the state?
    A)1997
    B)1995
    C)1994
    D)1992
    Answer: 1994
  • Q. Which is the only broad gauge railway line in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Pathankot-Jogindernagar
    B)Kalka-Shimla
    C)Nangal-Una-Charuru
    D)Bhatinda-Shimla
    Answer: Nangal-Una-Charuru
  • Q. Arjikiya is the Vedic name of river
    A)Chenab
    B)Ravi
    C)Beas
    D)Yamuna
    Answer: Beas
  • Q. Which among the following festivals also known as ‘Maghi’ festival in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Lohri
    B)Halda
    C)Fulaich
    D)Khepa
    Answer: Lohri
  • Q. Who can be appointed as the Lokayukta of a state?
    A)Both (A) and (B)
    B)Judge of Supreme Court
    C)Chief Justice of High Court
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Both (A) and (B)
  • Q. Which erstwhile district of Himachal Pradesh was pioneer in the field of hydro electricity generation?
    A)Shimla
    B)Kangra
    C)Hamirpur
    D)Chamba
    Answer: Chamba
  • Q. The district of Kangra is situated in the lap of
    A)Zanskar range
    B)Pir Panjal range
    C)Shivalik range
    D)Dhauladhar range
    Answer: Dhauladhar range
  • Q. In which state is Nathpa Jhakri Hydel Project under execution?
    A)Himachal Pradesh
    B)Uttarakhand
    C)Sikkim
    D)Meghalaya
    Answer: Himachal Pradesh
  • Q. What is the rank of Himachal Pradesh as populous state of India?
    A)16th
    B)21st
    C)22nd
    D)14th
    Answer: 21st
  • Q. Which of the following represents the best portrayal of decreasing order of area of pulses cultivation?
    A)Shimla > Sirmaur > Mandi
    B)Mandi > Shimla > Sirmaur
    C)Sirmaur > Mandi > Shimla
    D)None of the above
    Answer: Mandi > Shimla > Sirmaur
  • Q. Which of the following is incorrect regarding Himachal Pradesh Agricultural Produce Marketing Act, 2005?
    A)Opening modernised market complex at Solan
    B)Establishment of Himachal Pradesh Marketing Board
    C)Division of the state into 10-notified market area
    D)Ensure higher prices of seeds to grow
    Answer: Ensure higher prices of seeds to grow
  • Q. With respect to Chamera lake choose the correct statement.
    A)It has hot spring.
    B)It is part of Chamera reservoir, built over river Ravi.
    C)It is a natural lake.
    D)The shape is like a sleeping women.
    Answer: It is part of Chamera reservoir, built over river Ravi.
  • Q. When did Himachal Pradesh Abolition of Big Landed Estates Act receive presidential assent?
    A)1955
    B)1956
    C)1957
    D)1954
    Answer: 1955
  • Q. Which of the following personalities participated in Praja Mandal Movement? 1. Lal Chand Prarthi 2. Daulat Ram Sankhyan 3. Bhagmal Sayhta 4. Baba Kanshi Ram
    A)3 and 4
    B)1 and 2
    C)2 and 3
    D)All of these
    Answer: 2 and 3

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