Himachal Pradesh State

Q. Who was awarded first Param Veer Chakra posthumously?

A
Manaku
B
Major Somnath Sharma
C
Baba Kanshi Ram
D
Nainsukh

Correct Answer

Major Somnath Sharma

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. Which is the highest hill station in India ?
    A)Kullu
    B)Kangra
    C)Lahaul
    D)Shimla
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Among the abundant water resources in Himachal Pradesh which one tops the list?
    A)Lakes
    B)Rivers
    C)Springs
    D)Glaciers
    Answer: Springs
  • Q. In which year the National Rural Livelihood Mission was launched?
    A)2014
    B)2012
    C)2013
    D)2015
    Answer: 2013
  • Q. Where was the first radio station set up in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Solan
    B)Bilaspur
    C)Shimla
    D)Kangra
    Answer: Shimla
  • Q. Which type of soil is found in the high hill soil zone?
    A)Silty loam
    B)Sandy loam
    C)Sandy clayey loam
    D)Silty clayey loam
    Answer: Silty loam
  • Q. With which regions of Himachal Pradesh is Devil dance mainly associated?
    A)Kinnaur and Chamba
    B)Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur
    C)Solan and Chamba
    D)Una and Lahaul and Spiti
    Answer: Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur
  • Q. In which year ‘Prayas Plus Abhiyan’ was started in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)2000 - 01
    B)2011 - 12
    C)2012 - 13
    D)2017 - 18
    Answer: 2017 - 18
  • Q. Rohru was the focus of which movement?
    A)Suket Movement
    B)Doom Movement
    C)1857 Revolt
    D)Jugga Movement
    Answer: Doom Movement
  • Q. Which of the following festivals comes when maize crop is ready for harvesting?
    A)Khepa
    B)Losar
    C)Chaitraul
    D)Sairi
    Answer: Sairi
  • Q. On which date the state of Himachal Pradesh Act was Passed?
    A)18th November, 1970
    B)18th August, 1968
    C)18th September, 1969
    D)18th December, 1970
    Answer: 18th December, 1970
  • Q. Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University?
    A)Dr. O. P. Bhardwaj
    B)Dr. R. K. Singh
    C)Dr. J. N. Mehta
    D)Dr. Nilamani Upadhayay
    Answer: Dr. R. K. Singh
  • Q. Whenwas theDepartment of Youth Services established in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)1994
    B)1965
    C)1971
    D)1982
    Answer: 1982
  • Q. Which is the only mineral in the state which is found in abundance?
    A)Limestone
    B)Gypsum
    C)Lignite
    D)Barytes
    Answer: Limestone
  • Q. Leh-Mandi Highway, Manali-Damphug, Tabo-Kaza are associatedwithwhich sport?
    A)Paragliding
    B)Hockey
    C)Badminton
    D)Mountain Cycling
    Answer: Mountain Cycling
  • Q. Chamera hydroelectric project is situated in district …………… of Himachal Pradesh.
    A)Solan
    B)Chamba
    C)Kullu
    D)Kangra
    Answer: Chamba
  • Q. Which of the following pairs is not correctly matched? List I (Mineral) List II (District) a. Copper 1. Kinnaur b. Kyanite 2. Lahaul and Spiti c. Slate 3. Shimla d. Limestone 4. Sirmaur
    A)c
    B)a
    C)b
    D)d
    Answer: c
  • Q. What was the name of river Ravi during vedic times?
    A)Iravati
    B)Arjikiya
    C)Purushni
    D)Vipasa
    Answer: Purushni
  • Q. Which lake in Mandi district is known for floating Island?
    A)Yunam-so lake
    B)Pong Lake
    C)Rewalsar lake
    D)Parvati lake
    Answer: Rewalsar lake
  • 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. Which state was called as Nagarkot in ancient period in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Kullu
    B)Chamba
    C)Bilaspur
    D)Kangra
    Answer: Kangra

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