Himachal Pradesh MCQs : This section focuses on the "Himachal Pradesh". These Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) should be practiced to improve the Himachal Pradesh skills required for various interviews (campus interview, walk-in interview, company interview), placement, entrance exam and other competitive examinations.
Question 1
............... is known as the new year festival in Lahaul and Spiti.
A. Losar
B. Sairi
C. Halda
D. Fulaich
Question 2
According to Census 2011, the literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is
A. 72.80%
B. 82.80%
C. 92.80%
D. 80%
Question 3
According to Census 2011, the Scheduled Castes sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh is
A. 963
B. 983
C. 978
D. 973
Question 4
According to Census 2011, the Scheduled Tribes sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh is
A. 1015
B. 890
C. 999
D. 900
Question 5
According to Census 2011, the total population of Himachal Pradesh is
A. 68,64,602
B. 56,58,509
C. 68,70,997
D. 70,68,997
Question 6
According to Census 2011, what is the sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh?
A. 980
B. 982
C. 972
D. 975
Question 7
According to Census 2011, which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest population density?
A. Shimla
B. Hamirpur
C. Mandi
D. Una
Question 8
According to Census 2011, which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest sex ratio?
A. Kinnaur
B. Solan
C. Una
D. Kullu
Question 9
According to Census 2011, which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest urban population?
A. Kinnaur
B. Hamirpur
C. Shimla
D. Solan
Question 10
According to Census 2011, which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest STs literacy rate?
A. Sirmaur
B. Solan
C. Una
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 11
According to 2010-11 agricultural census what is the percentage of small and marginal holdings in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 99.10%
B. 61.90%
C. 27.30%
D. 87.95%
Question 12
According to Mahabharata, who founded Katoch Monarchy during 1400 BC?
A. Shambar
B. Susharman Chand
C. Divo Das
D. Bhim
Question 13
According to the Census 2011, which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has lowest population density?
A. Chamba
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Kullu
D. Kinnaur
Question 14
Administrative Tribunal Act was passed in
A. 1985
B. 1971
C. 1972
D. 1986
Question 15
Acidic soils are found mainly in which district(s)?
A. Kangra
B. Shimla
C. Chamba
D. All of these
Question 16
After the confluence of river 'Chandra' and 'Bhaga' river Chenab is formed. Where does this confluence take place?
A. Tandi
B. Shimla
C. Arki
D. Nalagarh
Question 17
After the death of Maha Singh Sukerchakia, who became the chief of Sukerchakia Misl?
A. Desa Singh Majithia
B. Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C. Amar Singh Thapa
D. Sansar Chand
Question 18
After second time emergency who became the chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Virbhadra Singh
B. Prem Kumar Dhumal
C. Thakur Ram Lal
D. Shanta Kumar
Question 19
After whom is Gobind Sagar Lake named
A. Guru Gobind Singh
B. Shri Govardhan Nath
C. Gopal Sen
D. Raja Gobind Prakash
Question 20
Ainchaliyan folk songs are sung by which community?
A. Higher castes
B. Tribals
C. Farming community
D. None of the above
Question 21
Allain-Duhangan Hydroelectric Power Project is located at
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Kinnaur
D. Hamirpur
Question 22
Along with Baghal State which other state took part in Mass Movements?
A. Khaneti
B. Theog
C. Chamba
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 23
Among the abundant water resources in Himachal Pradesh which one tops the list?
A. Rivers
B. Springs
C. Lakes
D. Glaciers
Question 24
Among these temples in Mandi valley, which one is a Pagoda style temple in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Lakhsa Temple
B. Shakti Temple
C. Hateshwari Temple
D. Hidimba Temple
Question 25
Among these which one is not included in the category of Scheduled Tribes in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Doom
B. Lahaula
C. Bhot
D. Pangwala
Question 26
Among these, which one is not in the vicinity of Kullu?
A. Sultanpur palace
B. Bijli Mahadev
C. Deo Tibba
D. Kalatop
Question 27
Among these, which temple is not located in the district of Kangra?
A. Chintpurni
B. Chamunda
C. Brajeshwari
D. Jwala Ji
Question 28
Arjikiya is the Vedic name of river
A. Ravi
B. Beas
C. Chenab
D. Yamuna
Question 29
Arjuna Awardee from Himachal Pradesh Suman Rawat is associated with which sport?
A. Cricket
B. Ice-hockey
C. Athletics
D. Mountaineering
Question 30
Around which year did captain RC Lee set up an apple orchard in Kullu area?
A. 1950
B. 1870
C. 1970
D. 1890
Question 31
Around which year did Russian painter Nicholas Roerich vist Naggar in Kullu district for the first time?
A. 1923
B. 1924
C. 1925
D. 1926
Question 32
Arrange the following peaks in descending order of their height? 1. Shilla 2. Manerang 3. Reo Purgyil 4. Shipki
A. 1, 4, 3, 2
B. 1, 3, 2, 4
C. 1, 3, 4, 2
D. 1, 2, 3, 4
Question 33
As many as 32 dialects are spoken in Himachal Pradesh. How many of them belongs to Indo-Aryan family?
A. 25
B. 22
C. 21
D. 30
Question 34
As per 2011 census, which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest density of population?
A. Bilaspur
B. Shimla
C. Kangra
D. Hamirpur
Question 35
As per Census 2011, Scheduled Tribes (STs) population of Himachal Pradesh is what % of India's total ST population?
A. 0.55%
B. 0.40%
C. 0.66%
D. 0.89%
Question 36
As per Census 2011, the population density of Himachal Pradesh is
A. 223
B. 220
C. 153
D. 123
Question 37
As per Census 2011, the Scheduled Castes literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is
A. 88.92%
B. 78.92%
C. 75.55%
D. 80.12%
Question 38
As per Census 2011, the total population of Hindu in Himachal Pradesh is
A. 86.45%
B. 95.45%
C. 90.02%
D. 89.45%
Question 39
As per Census 2011, which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest male literacy rate?
A. Chamba
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Kangra
D. Solan
Question 40
As per Economic Survey 2018-19, which of the following has least number of industrial units in the state?
A. Kinnaur
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Chamba
D. Una
Question 41
As per India State of Forest Report 2017, the total forest area of Himaclal Pradesh is
A. 14900 sq km
B. 37033 sq km
C. 50000 sq km
D. 2100 sq km
Question 42
As per India State of Forest Report 2017, what percentage of forest cover does the state constitutes of its geographical area?
A. 27.12%
B. 30.00%
C. 5.13%
D. 12.25%
Question 43
As per India State of Forest Report 2017, which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has maximum area under forest cover?
A. Chamba
B. Kullu
C. Mandi
D. Shimla
Question 44
As per Scheduled Castes population, arrange the following districts in descending order. 1. Mandi 2. Solan 3. Shimla 4. Kullu
A. 1, 2, 3 and 4
B. 2, 3, 4 and 1
C. 1, 2, 4 and 3
D. 4, 3, 2 and 1
Question 45
As per the Census 2011, the total child population of Himachal Pradesh is
A. 1,60,864
B. 7,63,864
C. 8,60,863
D. 5,55,644
Question 46
As per the Census 2011, the total rural population of Himachal Pradesh is
A. 61,67,805
B. 72,61,805
C. 14,20,864
D. 61,82,420
Question 47
As per the Territorial Council Act, 1956. How many rulers were appointed in Himachla Pradesh?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
Question 48
Ashoka Chakra awardee Sudhir Kumar Walia belongs to
A. Chamba
B. Sirmaur
C. Una
D. Kangra
Question 49
Angora rabbit breeding farms are established in
A. Shimla and Hamirpur
B. Kangra and Bilaspur
C. Kangra and Mandi
D. Shimla and Kullu
Question 50
Asiatic lions are found in Himachal Pradesh in
A. Great Himalayan National Park
B. Gamgul Wildlife Sanctuary
C. Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary
D. Renuka Wildlife Sanctuary
Question 51
Assertion (A) Some roads in Himachal Pradesh are closed during winters. Reason (R) Snowfall and landslides are major problem in these areas.
A. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
B. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A
C. A is true, but R is false
D. A is false, but R is true
Question 52
At which altitude trees and shrubs disappear and the mountains assume a rugged, wind swept and frost bitten character in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Beyond 4500 m
B. Beyond 3500 m
C. Beyond 6000 m
D. Beyond7000 m
Question 53
At which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh the One Stop Centre has been set up?
A. Solan
B. Una
C. Hamirpur
D. All of these
Question 54
At which place do the tributaries, Chandra and Bhagha, meet to form the Chenab river?
A. Tandi
B. Larji
C. Mirthal
D. Una
Question 55
At which place does river Beas intersect the Dhauladhar mountain range?
A. Larji
B. Suket
C. Karsog
D. Kotli
Question 56
At which place does the Beas river enter the plains?
A. Mirthal
B. Hari ka Pattan
C. Kullu
D. Larji
Question 57
At which place in Himachal Pradesh is a 7 day fair held on the occasion of Shivratri in which devotees carry idols of Gods and Goddesses in Palanquins on their shoulders?
A. Chamba
B. Mandi
C. Solan
D. Kinnaur
Question 58
At which place in Himachal Pradesh, a slate tiles manufacturing factory is set up?
A. Solan
B. Kinnaur
C. Shimla
D. Mandi
Question 59
At which reservoir the per hectare production of fish is highest in India?
A. Ganga reservoir
B. Govind Sagar
C. Shahnehar Sagar
D. Kullu Sagar
Question 60
Baba Badbhag Singh' fair is held in which district?
A. Solan
B. Kangra
C. Una
D. Hamirpur
Question 61
Baba Balak Nath fair is held in
A. Una
B. Kinnaur
C. Hamirpur
D. Shimla
Question 62
Bahadurpur Fort is located in
A. Bilaspur
B. Hamirpur
C. Kangra
D. Sirmaur
Question 63
Bal Bhadra Thapa faced defeat in the hands of the British at ................ .
A. Jubbal fort
B. Kalanga fort
C. Kangra fort
D. Nalagarh fort
Question 64
Bandli Wildlife Sanctuary lies in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Mandi
B. Solan
C. Sirmaur
D. Hamirpur
Question 65
Bara Bhangal Trek is located in
A. Bharmour
B. Una
C. Kangra
D. Kullu
Question 66
Baria Siul Hydro Electricity Project is constructed across the tributaries of which river?
A. Sutlej
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Beas
Question 67
Barotiwala industrial area is famous for multi-industry. It is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Una
B. Solan
C. Chamba
D. Hamirpur
Question 68
Beesh festival is celebrated in
A. Kinnaur
B. Una
C. Sirmaur
D. Solan
Question 69
Before Mandi became a separate state in 1527 AD, it was an off shoot of which state?
A. Suket
B. Chamba
C. Trigarta
D. Brahmapura
Question 70
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme' is running in which among the following district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Una
B. Kangra
C. Hamirpur
D. All of these
Question 71
Bhangra dance is popular in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Una
B. Hamirpur
C. Kangra
D. All of these
Question 72
Bharmauri sub-dialect is the part of which dialect?
A. Kului
B. Bilaspuri
C. Baghati
D. Chambeali
Question 73
Bhent' and 'Bihagra' folk songs are
A. religious songs
B. love ballads
C. heroic songs
D. festival songs
Question 74
Bhimkot was the other name of
A. Bushahr
B. Kangra
C. Sirmaur
D. Guler
Question 75
Bhoomi Bandobast Andolan in Himachal Pradesh took place in which year?
A. 1920 AD
B. 1930 AD
C. 1940 AD
D. 1942 AD
Question 76
Bhunda Festival is held after every
A. 10 years
B. 12 years
C. 5 years
D. 100 years
Question 77
Bhuri Singh Museum is located in ...............
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Una
D. Bilaspur
Question 78
Bhuttico is ...............
A. a cooperative society
B. a dialect
C. a place
D. a tribe
Question 79
Bir Billing in Mandi district has become famous for
A. Para-gliding
B. Skiing
C. Ice-skating
D. Ice-game
Question 80
Bijli Mahadev temple is in
A. Kangra
B. Mandi
C. Kullu
D. Chamba
Question 81
Bil-Kaleshwar temple which is situated in Hamirpur is dedicated to
A. Lord Vishnu
B. Lord Shakti
C. Lord Shiva
D. Durga Mata
Question 82
Binwa Hydel Project is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Kinnaur
D. Shimla
Question 83
Bonyangchu folk dance belongs to
A. Sirmaur
B. Kinnaur
C. Solan
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 84
Both Pahari and Mandeali are spoken in
A. Mandi
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Kangra
D. Kullu
Question 85
BPL Krishak Bakri Palan Yojana is implemented in which among the following years in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 2014-15
B. 2015-16
C. 2016-17
D. 2017-18
Question 86
Buddhi Diwali' fair is held in which province?
A. Riwalsar
B. Mandi
C. Nirmand
D. Bilaspur
Question 87
Burah is a famous folk dance of which district?
A. Sirmaur
B. Shimla
C. Kangra
D. Kinnaur
Question 88
Captivated by the natural beauty of Naldehra one British Viceroy named his daughter after it. He was
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Dalhousie
C. Lord Dufferin
D. Lord Auckland
Question 89
Central Pahari is spoken in which region of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kumauni-Garhwal
C. Kinnaur
D. Shimla
Question 90
Central Potato Research Institute is in
A. Shimla
B. Una
C. Hamirpur
D. Chamba
Question 91
Central Research Institute (CRI) is located at
A. Solan
B. Kangra
C. Kullu
D. Una
Question 92
Centre for Computer Education and Software Development is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Solan
B. Mandi
C. Shimla
D. Kangra
Question 93
Chabro is a variety of ............... given to farmers in Himachal Pradesh to sustain their income.
A. Horse
B. Yak
C. Poultry
D. Cow
Question 94
Chamba Sewak Sangh was formed in which year?
A. 1896 AD
B. 1897 AD
C. 1932 AD
D. 1936 AD
Question 95
Chamera hydroelectric project is situated in district ............... of Himachal Pradesh.
A. Chamba
B. Kullu
C. Solan
D. Kangra
Question 96
Chandertal lake is situated in which district?
A. Una
B. Chamba
C. Sirmaur
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 97
Chandra river flows in which among the following districts in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kullu
B. Kangra
C. Bilaspur
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 98
Chandra Taal Wildlife Sanctuary lies in which place of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Solan
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Shimla
D. Mandi
Question 99
Chandramukhi and Kufri Jyoti are the varieties of
A. Gingers
B. Potatoes
C. Tomatoes
D. Paddy
Question 100
Characteristics of Kirati and Austratic Munda languages are shown in which language group of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Indo-Aryan
B. Hindi
C. Tibeto-Burman or Indigenous Languages
D. Sino-Tibetan
Question 101
Charanjeet Singh of Himachal Pradesh is associated with which sports?
A. Hockey
B. Football
C. Cricket
D. Volleyball
Question 102
Chaumukh region of Sundernagar has evidences of which mineral?
A. Oil
B. Slate
C. Copper
D. Iron
Question 103
Cheenj song is popular in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Solan
B. Chamba
C. Mandi
D. Kangra
Question 104
Chenab river enters Pangi valley at:
A. Bhujind
B. Rampur
C. Chaupal
D. Rohru
Question 105
Chhanak Cham dance belongs to which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kinnaur
B. Chamba
C. Sirmaur
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 106
Chhanak is a type of
A. embroidery
B. art
C. headgear
D. song
Question 107
Chhang is a
A. folk dance
B. folk song
C. rice-brew
D. traditional food item
Question 108
Chintpurni fair is held in
A. Mandi
B. Una
C. Sirmaur
D. Chamba
Question 109
Chitkuli language is spoken in which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Kinnaur
D. Shimla
Question 110
Choor Chandni or Churdhar (3647 m) mountain range falls in the district of
A. Sirmaur
B. Chamba
C. Kangra
D. Kullu
Question 111
Churdhar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in which year?
A. 1970
B. 1974
C. 1980
D. 1985
Question 112
Consider the following statement regarding Old Age Pension? 1. The scheme provides Rs. 700 per month to those who have no proper means of livelihood. 2. People who attained the age between 60 to 79 years are benefitted by the scheme. Choose the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 113
Consider the following statements 1. Angora rabbits breeding is functioning at Kandwari and Nagwain. 2. Upgradation of indigenous cattle is being carried out by cross-breeding with Jersey and Holstein. Select the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 114
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. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. All of these
Question 115
Consider the following statements 1. Bhakra Nangal Dam is the highest gravity dam in India. 2. It is the second largest reservoir in India in term of water holding capacity. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 116
Consider the following statements 1. Cham dance is performed by the Buddhist monks known as Lamas. 2. Dandras is performed by men of Gaddi tribe. 3. Cholamba dance is related with killing of tiger. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. Only 2
D. All of these
Question 117
Consider the following statements 1. Chamera dam is located near Churah village in Kangra district. 2. It harnesses the water from tributaries of Ravi river. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 118
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. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. All of these
Question 119
Consider the following statements 1. First Anglo-Sikh war ended by the Treaty of Lahore on 9th March, 1846. 2. Sikh emerged as the supreme power after second Anglo-Sikh war. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 120
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 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. All of these
Question 121
Consider the following statements 1. Hamirpur has the highest road density in Himachal Pradesh. 2. Lahaul and Spiti has the lowest road density in the state. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 122
Consider the following statements 1. Hamirpur has the lowest SCs male literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh. 2. Chamba has the highest SCs male literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the statement(s) give above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 123
Consider the following statements 1. Hamirpur is the smallest district of Himachal Pradesh by area. 2. Lahaul and Spiti is the largest district of Himachal Pradesh by area. Select the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 124
Consider the following statements 1. Heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh is experienced in the months of December to February. 2. Spring season in Himachal Pradesh is from March to April. 3. The summer months in the state are the months from March to June. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. All of these
Question 125
Consider the following statements 1. Himachal Pradesh became a Union Territory in 1951. 2. Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly was formed in 1956. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 126
Consider the following statements 1. Himachal Pradesh state is divided in 12 districts. 2. Shiwalik ranges are the youngest of Himalayan family. 3. Great Himalayan zone is also known as Himadri. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 2 and 3
D. All of these
Question 127
Consider the following statements 1. HIMBUNKAR was set-up in 1990, to give impetus to handloom and handicrafts. 2. It is the state level apex organisation of primary cooperative societies. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 128
Consider the following statements 1. HPRIDC is responsible for infrastructure development in the state. 2. It was established in 1999. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 129
Consider the following statements 1. In Shimla, the rate of warming is more than Srinagar. 2. Climate change cause a shift in snow line, reduction in the growth of pine and coniferous trees in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 130
Consider the following statements 1. Jagra is an agricultural fair. 2. Mahauli fair is held in Rewalsar. 3. Doongri festival is celebrated in honour of Hadimba Devi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. 2 and 3
D. All of the above
Question 131
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. Only 1
B. Only 3
C. 2 and 3
D. 1 and 2
Question 132
Consider the following statements 1. Kufri has facilities for both Alpine and Nordic skiing. 2. March to June is ideal time for river rafting in the state. 3. Hanuman ji ka Tibba, Manali, Deo Tibba are important ranges which are associated with mountaineering. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 3
D. All of the above
Question 133
At which place in Shimla district is Herbal Garden?
A. Dumreda
B. Chaupal
C. Kufri
D. Nawer valley
Question 134
At which place in Una district of Himachal Pradesh is Pir Nigaha fair celebrated?
A. Basoli
B. Chamba valley
C. Waru
D. Nahan
Question 135
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 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. All of these
Question 136
Consider the following statements 1. Raghunath ji is a famous temple of Manikaran. 2. The pilgrim of Manikaran is devoted to Lord Vishnu. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 137
Consider the following statements 1. Rajtarangini and Vishnu Purana contain information about the old tribe of Kangra and Katoch rulers of Trigarta. 2. Rajtarangini contain the information about Lalitaditya influence on Kangra Valley. 3. Persian Sources contain the information about Sultan Mahamud’s invasion of Nagarkot or Modern Kangra. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 2
D. All of these
Question 138
Consider the following statements 1. Saach Pass connects Chamba valley with Pangi valley. 2. Kiarda Dun valley in Sirmaur is separated from Dehradun valley by Yamuna river. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 139
Consider the following statements 1. Sangha Kols and Audambars inhabited the Chamba region in 2nd century BC. 2. In 1770 AD, Chamba came under the Sikhs. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 140
Consider the following statements 1. Sirmaur state belonged to Rathore clan. 2. In 1196 AD Sobha became the ruler of Sirmaur state. Which of the above statments is/are correct.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 141
Consider the following statements 1. The expansion of Shiwalik range in Himachal Pradesh is found in districts of Hamirpur, Kangra and Una. 2. The Shiwalik range acts as a water divide between river Sutlej and Chenab. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 142
Consider the following statements 1. Spiti river originates from Kunzum range. 2. Spiti river meets Sutlej at Namgia in Kinnaur district. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 143
Consider the following statements 1. The first Praja Mandal of Himachal was set up in Sirmaur. 2. Praja Mandal movement in Sirmaur took place under Chaudhary Sher Jang. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 144
Consider the following statements 1. The annual average rainfall in Himachal Pradesh is 160 cm. 2. Kullu receives the highest rainfall in Himachal Pradesh. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 145
Consider the following statements 1. The total forest cover in the state is 15100 sq km. 2. It is 29.73% of the state's geographical area. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 146
Consider the following statements 1. The town of Kasauli was established in 1842. 2. Dag-e-Shai was a group of 5 villages. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 147
Consider the following statements 1. There are two broad gauge and one narrow gauge railway track in the state. 2. Kalka-Shimla railway route is narrow gauge. 3. Pathankot Jogindernagar railway route is the longest in the state. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 2
C. 2 and 3
D. Only 3
Question 148
Consider the following statements 1. The male literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is 89.53%. 2. The female literacy rate of Himachal Pradesh is 75.93%. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 149
Consider the following Statements 1. The name Himachal comes from Himalyan mountains. 2. The great poet Kalidasa called Himachal Devantatma. 3. Copper plates and stone inscriptions have been found in Himachal. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. 2 and 3
D. All of the above
Question 150
Consider the following Statements 1. Under Rajiv Thali Yojana, Government of Himachal Pradesh provides a thali with two rotis, a bowl of dal, sabzi and rice at just Rs. 25. 2. Under Mukhya Mantri Gyandeep Yojana, the Government of Himachal Pradesh provides interest subvention of 4% to all students in the state availing education loan upto Rs. 10 lakh. Choose the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 151
Consider the following statements 1. The Panchayati Raj System in Himachal Pradesh was established under the Panchayati Raj Act, 1954. 2. The Panchayati Raj Act, 1952 was replaced by Panchayati Raj Act, 1968. 3. Presently, the Panchayats in Himachal Pradesh administered by Panchayati Raj Act, 1994. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3
C. Only 3
D. All of these
Question 152
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. Only 1
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. All of these
Question 153
Consider the following statements 1. The population density of Kullu district is 80 sq km/person. 2. The population density of Chamba district is 80 sq km/person. Select the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 154
Consider the following statements 1. The post-Gupta period is defined as 'classical age of art in stone'. 2. Guler state is considered as originator of Pahari style of paintings. Select the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 155
Consider the following statements 1. The state animal of Himachal Pradesh is Snow Leopard. 2. The state bird of Himachal Pradesh is Western Tragopan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 156
Consider the following statements 1. Winter Carnival is held every year in Manali. 2. The Jawalamukhi fair is held thrice a year. 3. The word lavi means 'wool'. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. All of these
Question 157
Consider the following statements about national parks in Himachal Pradesh? 1. 3 out of 5 national parks in the state are in Kullu. 2. Kheerganga and Inderkilla national park were both established in 2010. Which of the following is true?
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 158
Consider the following statements regarding the Shyama Prasad Mukherji Rurban Mission (SPMRM) 1. It was launched in 2016, by Government of India. 2. It aims to deliver integrated project based infrastructure in rural areas. 3. Kandaghat, Kalpa and Aut blocks are covered under the scheme. 4. Moorang, Sihunta and Ghannahatti block covered under fourth phase of the scheme. Choose the correct answer
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 3 and 4
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. All of the above
Question 159
Consider the following statements related to Nati dance 1. This dance form is popular in Kullu, Mandi and Kinnaur districts. 2. It is done only during Dussehra. 3. Kinnauri Nati dance is a dance form of this folk dance. Which of the above statement(s)/are is correct?
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3
D. All of these
Question 160
Consider the following statements regarding Lal Bahadur Shastri Kamgar Avam Shahari Ajivika Yojana 1. On the line of MNREGA, the scheme is launched in state. 2. It was launched in 2016. 3. The scheme has implemented in all merged wards of municipalities and newly created Nagar Panchayats.
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Question 161
Consider the following statements regarding the Award for inter-caste marriage. 1. The Himachal Pradesh Government is encouraging inter-caste marriage. 2. The government has provided Rs. 80 thousand per couple. Choose the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 162
Consider the following statements. 1. Uranium is mostly found in the district of Hamirpur and Kullu districts. 2. Oil and Natural gas deposits are located in Solan. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. All of the above
Question 163
Consider the statements in regard to Mineral Policy of Himachal Pradesh 1. Hilly terrain makes mining difficult. 2. There is no problem of unauthorised mining in the state. 3. Himachal Pradesh Minor Mineral Poliicy is revised. Which of the following is true?
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Only 1 and 3
D. All of the above
Question 164
Corm flower crops are mainly grown in
A. Mid hills regions
B. High hills regions
C. Cold and dry regions
D. Low hills and valley regions
Question 165
Dalshone and Cholamba are famous folk dances of
A. Kangra
B. Kinnaur
C. Chamba
D. Una
Question 166
Damman' and 'Surna' are
A. traditional dresses
B. folk songs
C. folk dance
D. musical instruments
Question 167
Dangi dance belongs to which district?
A. Kinnaur
B. Chamba
C. Solan
D. Una
Question 168
Dal lake is located at
A. Dharamshala (Kangra)
B. Mandi
C. Bilaspur
D. Shimla
Question 169
Darlaghat Conservation Reserve lies in which place?
A. Solan
B. Bilaspur
C. Kinnaur
D. Chamba
Question 170
Datarpur was founded by Datar Chand in the year ...............
A. 1307 AD
B. 1408 AD
C. 1530 AD
D. 1550 AD
Question 171
Deepak Thakur Sonkhla of Himachal Pradesh is associated with which sport?
A. Badminton
B. Cricket
C. Hockey
D. Golf
Question 172
Deo Tibba hill is situated in district
A. Chamba
B. Kangra
C. Kullu
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 173
Deodar, fir, spruce and maple are the species of trees found in
A. Middle montane zone
B. Alpine zone
C. Temperate zone
D. Lower montane zone
Question 174
Demon is a famous dance of
A. Chamba
B. Kullu
C. Kangra
D. Kinnaur
Question 175
Dhauladhar range falls in ......... districts.
A. Lahaul and Spiti, Chamba
B. Kullu, Chamba
C. Kangra, Chamba and Kullu
D. Kinnaur, Chamba, Spiti
Question 176
Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary was established in which year?
A. 1960
B. 1962
C. 1994
D. 1974
Question 177
Dholru folk song is a
A. Love ballad
B. Wedding song
C. Seasonal song
D. Mourning song
Question 178
Dodra-Kwar revolt took place under the leadership of
A. Ran Bahadur Singh
B. Shobha Ram
C. Rana Hardev Singh
D. None of the above
Question 179
Doom Movement in Bushahr took place in which year?
A. 1880 AD
B. 1889 AD
C. 1879 AD
D. 1859 AD
Question 180
Doongri temple situated in district Kullu houses the image of Goddess ......... .
A. Durga
B. Hidimba
C. Parvati
D. Kali
Question 181
Dr Devender Singh, Nagender Ram Nath and Aatma Ram were the founder of
A. Suket Movement
B. Sirmaur Riyasati Praja Mandal
C. Indian National Congress
D. None of the above
Question 182
Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry was established in the year
A. 1975
B. 1965
C. 1985
D. 1990
Question 183
During British period, Una district included in Punjab's
A. Hoshiarpur district
B. Ludhiana district
C. Jalandhar district
D. Patiala district
Question 184
Dr. Rajendra Prasad Medical College, Tanda was established in
A. 1992-93
B. 1994-95
C. 1996-97
D. 1997-98
Question 185
During the reign of Firoz Shah Tughlaq who was the ruler of Kangra?
A. Rup Chand
B. Bhanu Chand
C. Nihal Chand
D. Swarup Chand
Question 186
During the rule of which dynasty, Huns invaded Himachal?
A. Mauryas
B. Guptas
C. Kushanas
D. Rajputs
Question 187
During the time of which Muslim invader, the population of Brahmins and Rajputs started settling in Western Himalayas?
A. Mohammad Ghori
B. Muhammad-Bin-Tugulaq
C. Mahmud Ghaznavi
D. Timur-i-lang
Question 188
During Vedic period which river was known as Purushini?
A. Beas
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Sutlej
Question 189
During which year first assembly election were held in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1956
B. 1951
C. 1952
D. 1963
Question 190
Consider the following statements 1. Kunihar movement was started in 1920 AD. 2. Kunihar movement was against Rana Hardev Singh of Kunihar. Which of the above statements is/are corre
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 191
Every Municipal Corporation in India is administratively headed by
A. Municipal Commissioner
B. Mayor
C. Governor-General
D. Panchayat Secretary
Question 192
Exotic trouts found in rivers in Himachal Pradesh are the famous variety of
A. Fish
B. Crab
C. Prawn
D. Turtle
Question 193
Faag Fair is held in
A. Shimla
B. Bilaspur
C. Solan
D. Una
Question 194
Famous Bhimkali temple is located in
A. Kufri
B. Saran
C. Sarahan
D. Chirgaon
Question 195
Famous fertile valley Balh is located in which of the following districts?
A. Kinnaur
B. Kangra
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Mandi
Question 196
Famous Jalsu and Waru pass is related with which two districts?
A. Kangra and Kullu
B. Chamba and Kangra
C. Chamba and Hamirpur
D. Kullu and Kinnaur
Question 197
Famous song of Chamba is
A. Kunju and Chanchalo
B. Ghoti
C. Baalo
D. Haar
Question 198
For which text we know about the alliance between Chandragupta and Parvatak?
A. Mudrarakshasa
B. Parishishtaparvan
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. Ashtadhyoi
Question 199
From 1952-1971, the State of Himachal Pradesh was governed by
A. Lt. Governor
B. Governor
C. President
D. Army
Question 200
From where the bilingual newspaper Uncha Himalaya published in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Shimla
C. Dalhousie
D. Jogindernagar
Question 201
Gaddi is spoken in which region of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Hamirpur
C. Una
D. All of these
Question 202
Gaddis of Himachal Pradesh can be categorised as
A. Semi-nomadic, semi-pastoral, Semi-agricultural
B. Economy class
C. Higher caste
D. None of the above
Question 203
Gaggal is famous for
A. Silk Clothes
B. Airport
C. Helipads
D. Sheep Rearing
Question 204
Gambhan folk song is related to
A. Solan district
B. Chamba district
C. Bilaspur district
D. Kangra district
Question 205
Gandhi fair is held in
A. Solan
B. Sirmaur
C. Hamirpur
D. Shimla
Question 206
Gar folk dance belongs to
A. Kullu
B. Shimla
C. Sirmaur
D. Kinnaur
Question 207
Ghantal festival is celebrated in which district?
A. Kinnaur
B. Sirmaur
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Chamba
Question 208
Giri river (Yamuna's tributary) originates from
A. Kuper peak
B. Pir Panjal
C. Dhauladhar
D. Rakastal
Question 209
Gochi is the most popular festival in
A. Kullu valley
B. Bhaga valley
C. Kinnaur valley
D. Chamba valley
Question 210
Goddess Naina Devi is associated with which fair?
A. Sovi Jatras
B. Shivratri
C. Vrajeshwari
D. Renuka
Question 211
Good quality silica sand is found in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Una
B. Hamirpur
C. Chamba
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 212
Gram Sabha has been constituted in villages with the population of
A. not more than 1,000 to 5,000
B. not less than 1,000 and not more than 5,000
C. more than 5,000
D. more than 8,000
Question 213
Great Himalayan National Park is the largest national park in Himachal Pradesh. It is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Mandi
B. Shimla
C. Kinnaur
D. Kullu
Question 214
Gumma and Darang famous for mines are associated with
A. Rock salt
B. Slate
C. Barytes
D. Mica
Question 215
Gyas peak is located in
A. Pangi valley
B. Pin valley
C. Lahaul valley
D. Solang valley
Question 216
Hadimba temple was built by ...............
A. Meru Verman
B. Bahadur Singh
C. Raul Prakash
D. Jai Singh
Question 217
Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Lahaul and Spiti districts are under
A. Mandi Division
B. Kangra Division
C. Shimla Division
D. None of the above
Question 218
Hangrang valley is in the district of
A. Sangla
B. Hamirpur
C. Una
D. Kinnaur
Question 219
Hari Singh Raajeya folk song belongs to which of the following districts?
A. Bilaspur
B. Chamba
C. Mandi
D. Kangra
Question 220
Haryali festival is celebrated in which district?
A. Kangra
B. Shimla
C. Kinnaur
D. All of these
Question 221
Highest child population is in which district of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
A. Kangra
B. Kinnaur
C. Chamba
D. Hamirpur
Question 222
Himachal Pradesh Badminton Association is situated in
A. Kangra
B. Hamirpur
C. Kullu
D. Sirmaur
Question 223
Himachal Pradesh first came into existence as a centrally administered territory on
A. 15th August, 1947
B. 28th December, 1956
C. 15th April, 1948
D. 26th January, 1950
Question 224
Himachal Pradesh Government's initiative to develop the areas of Kaza and Kalpa falls under which tourism circuit?
A. Beas Circuit
B. Tribal Circuit
C. Sutlej Circuit
D. Dhauladhar Circuit
Question 225
Himachal Pradesh is divided into ......... districts, which are grouped into .......... divisions.
A. 12, 3
B. 15, 5
C. 20, 5
D. 15, 3
Question 226
Himachal Pradesh is divided into how many agro-climatic zones?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Question 227
Himachal Pradesh is termed as Horticultural State of India due to the production of
A. apricot
B. citrus fruits
C. apple
D. mango
Question 228
Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act, 1952 was replaced by the Himachal Pradesh Panchayati Raj Act ......... .
A. 1962
B. 1965
C. 1968
D. 1970
Question 229
Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation issues which card for Journey under 50 km with 25% discount?
A. Green Card
B. Yellow card
C. Silver Card
D. Gold Card
Question 230
Himachal Pradesh State Electric Board was constituted in
A. 1971
B. 1981
C. 1979
D. 1980
Question 231
Himachal Pradesh Technical University is located in
A. Hamirpur
B. Sundernagar
C. Shimla
D. Nahan
Question 232
Himachal Pradesh Universal Health Protection Scheme came in
A. 2011
B. 2012
C. 2014
D. 2016
Question 233
Himachal Pradesh University was established on
A. 22nd August, 1975
B. 22nd July, 1980
C. 22nd July, 1970
D. 22nd August, 1965
Question 234
Himachal School Sanchar, the monthly newspaper that comes out from Kangra is published in which language?
A. English
B. Kangri dialect
C. Hindi
D. Punjabi
Question 235
Himalayan Hill States Regional Council was formed in
A. 1940 AD
B. 1942 AD
C. 1945 AD
D. 1946 AD
Question 236
Himalayan Institute of Management is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kullu
C. Mandi
D. Kangra
Question 237
Himalayas Prant Provisional Government was set up on
A. 15th January, 1948
B. 27th January, 1948
C. 27th January, 1949
D. 15th January, 1950
Question 238
Himbunkar is a state level apex organisation set up in
A. 1980
B. 1990
C. 1984
D. 1970
Question 239
Himbunkar is related to which field?
A. Cooperative society
B. Sports
C. Manufacturing
D. None of the above
Question 240
HIMURJA works in the field of
A. Renewable energy
B. Power sector
C. Afforestation
D. Smart cities
Question 241
Hindi language belongs to which language family?
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Indo-European
C. Tibeto-Burman
D. None of the above
Question 242
Hindu religious books brought from Jwalamukhi temple were translated from Sanskrit to which language?
A. Arabic
B. Persian
C. Urdu
D. None of these
Question 243
Hirananda Sastri wrote Vamshavali (Genealogies) of the royal family of which place?
A. Mandi
B. Kullu
C. Kangra
D. Chamba
Question 244
Homskad dialect belongs to which region of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chamba
B. Hamirpur
C. Kinnaur
D. Solan
Question 245
Hoshiarpur of Punjab touches the boundary of Una district from which direction?
A. South-West
B. South-East
C. East
D. West
Question 246
How did the status of Himachal Pradesh change after the states were reorganised in 1956?
A. It became full-fledge state
B. It became a Union Territory
C. It became only part of Punjab
D. It became the part of Jammu and Kashmir
Question 247
How long does the Shivratri fair at Mandi last?
A. 6 days
B. 7 days
C. 8 days
D. 10 days
Question 248
How many districts are in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 12
B. 13
C. 14
D. 10
Question 249
How many districts were there in Himachal Pradesh till 1966?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 5
D. 10
Question 250
How many districts were there when Himachal Pradesh was a Chief Commissioner's Province in 1948?
A. 3
B. 4
C. 5
D. 6
Question 251
How many hill states were integrated to make Himachal Pradesh?
A. 20 Shimla hill states, 2 Punjab hill states
B. 25 Shimla hill states, 3 Punjab hill states
C. 26 Shimla hill states, 4 Punjab hill states
D. None of the above
Question 252
How many members are included in HPSEBL including its Chairman.
A. 7 members
B. 9 members
C. 13 members
D. 6 members
Question 253
How many members were there in the Legislative Assembly constituted for Himachal Pradesh in 1952?
A. 41
B. 32
C. 36
D. 40
Question 254
How many perennial rivers flow through Himachal Pradesh?
A. 4
B. 3
C. 5
D. 6
Question 255
How many Princely states were merged in Himachal Pradesh on 15th April, 1948?
A. 15
B. 16
C. 25
D. 30
Question 256
How many State Highways are there in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 19
B. 20
C. 22
D. 23
Question 257
Guru Ghantal Gompa is located at
A. Chamba
B. Dharamshala
C. Lahaul
D. Spiti
Question 258
How many times the President's rule was imposed in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Thrice
B. Twice
C. Fourth
D. None
Question 259
How many Zila Parishads are existed in the state of Himachal Pradesh?
A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13
Question 260
How much amount is given for house repair under Housing Subsidy Scheme?
A. Rs. 35,000
B. Rs. 130,000
C. Rs. 80,000
D. Rs. 25,000
Question 261
How much amount is given for the marriage of girls under Mukhya Mantri Kanyadaan Yojana inHimachal Pradesh?
A. Rs. 25,000
B. Rs. 40,000
C. Rs. 50,000
D. Rs. 30,000
Question 262
How much discount is allowed for women in HRTC ordinary buses?
A. 25%
B. 30%
C. 15%
D. 20%
Question 263
How much discount on bus fare is facilitated under Samman Card Scheme?
A. 20%
B. 15%
C. 40%
D. 30%
Question 264
How much geographical area is covered by district of Kullu of the total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh?
A. 573.09 sq km
B. 640.25 sq km
C. 658.27 sq km
D. 547.71 sq km
Question 265
HPCA stadium is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kullu
B. Hamirpur
C. Kangra
D. Una
Question 266
HPRIDC was incorporated in which among the following year?
A. 1990
B. 1995
C. 1998
D. 1999
Question 267
HPSEBL (Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board Limited) owns ............... operational hydro power plants.
A. 22
B. 26
C. 27
D. 29
Question 268
From which of these districts, Sutlej river does not flow through?
A. Kinnaur
B. Shimla
C. Bilaspur
D. Kangra
Question 269
From which period Chamba was under the control of Thakurs and Ranas?
A. Gupta period
B. Pala period
C. Sen period
D. None of these
Question 270
Huns attacked in Hill regions during which among the following ruler?
A. Samudragupta
B. Chandragupta-II
C. Ramgupta
D. Skandagupta
Question 271
In 1927, Indian National Congres held its confrence in which place?
A. Sujanpur
B. Kunihar
C. Rampur Bashahr
D. Suket
Question 272
In 1957, who became Congress Party State President
A. Daulat Ram Sankhyan
B. Lal Chand Prarthi
C. Anupam Kher
D. Baba Kanshi Ram
Question 273
In 1814 AD Ranjor Singh Thapa faced defeat in the hands of the British at .............. .
A. Jubbal fort
B. Jythak fort
C. Kangra fort
D. Nalagash fort
Question 274
In 1815, the territory of Jubbal was handed over to which ruler?
A. Amar Singh Thapa
B. Rana Puran Singh
C. Dangi wazir
D. Karam Chand
Question 275
In April 2018, who got Civil Service Award?
A. Mr. Yunus Khan
B. Kavita Thakur
C. Vishal Bhardwaj
D. Sushil Kumar Phull
Question 276
In ancient period, Chamba was inhabited by
A. Koliyan tribes
B. Khasas
C. Aryans
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 277
In Dharamshala (Kangra district) there is a British Lord's tomb. Who is he?
A. Lord Dalhousie
B. Lord Erwin
C. Lord Elgin
D. Lord Wellesley
Question 278
In Bilaspur who confiscated the jagirs of the most of his collateral Mians?
A. Raja Bir Singh
B. Raja Anirudh
C. Kharak Singh
D. Raja Ranjit Singh
Question 279
In Gram Panchayat seats are reserved for women are ......... .
A. 35%
B. 30%
C. 40%
D. 50%
Question 280
In Himachal Pradesh coins have been found in
A. Tappa Mewa
B. Jwalamukhi
C. Lachori
D. All of these
Question 281
In Himachal Pradesh where is Disaster Recovery Centre is located for monitoring and control of unmanned 33 KV and above power sub-stations?
A. Baddi
B. Paonta Sahib
C. Kufri
D. Joginder Nagar
Question 282
In Himachal Pradesh Zila Parishad is known as
A. Zila Panchayat
B. Zila Council
C. Zila Mandali
D. None of the above
Question 283
In Kunihar, Praja Mandal was organised in which year?
A. 1920 AD
B. 1925 AD
C. 1930 AD
D. 1939 AD
Question 284
In terms of literacy rate, Himachal Pradesh stands at which position in India?
A. 10th
B. 11th
C. 12th
D. 13th
Question 285
In which among the following district in Himachal Pradesh, the Central Government has planned to set up State of Art Industrial Area?
A. Kangra
B. Una
C. Mandi
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 286
In which among the following district International Cars and Motors Limited has a factory?
A. Mandi
B. Solan
C. Bilaspur
D. Sirmaur
Question 287
In which among the following districts of the Himachal Pradesh, the temporary shelters under ICPS set up?
A. Shimla
B. Solan
C. Kangra
D. All of these
Question 288
In which among the following districts Rupin valley is situated?
A. Kullu
B. Kinnaur
C. Mandi
D. Chamba
Question 289
In which among the following districts the Special Ability Rehabilitation Centre is located?
A. Hamirpur
B. Kangra
C. Una
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 290
In which among the following districts, State Government has planned to set up cement factory?
A. Mandi
B. Shimla
C. Chamba
D. All of these
Question 291
In which among the following places, large number of steel fabrication mills are established in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Parwanoo
B. Baddi
C. Raighat
D. Paonta Sahib
Question 292
In which among the following year 'Woolfed' was established?
A. 1987
B. 1988
C. 1989
D. 1990
Question 293
In which book, Kalidas has made a reference about Kinners?
A. Kumarasambhava
B. Malvikagnimitram
C. Abhijananasakuntalam
D. Vikramarvasiyam
Question 294
In which district 'Police Training College' is situated?
A. Hamirpur
B. Una
C. Chamba
D. Kangra
Question 295
In which district is Manimahesh lake located?
A. Chamba
B. Shimla
C. Lahaul Spiti
D. Bilaspur
Question 296
In which district Manimahesh lake located?
A. Chamba
B. Kullu
C. Solan
D. Kangra
Question 297
In which district of Himachal Pradesh a site has been identified for setting up a solar plant?
A. Hamirpur
B. Solan
C. Bilaspur
D. Mandi
Question 298
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is 'Ukyaang' or 'Fulaich' festival celebrated?
A. Bilaspur
B. Kinnaur
C. Chamba
D. Sirmaur
Question 299
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Bahl Valley Project located?
A. Sirmaur
B. Bilaspur
C. Kinnaur
D. Mandi
Question 300
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Chamera lake?
A. Chamba
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Solan
D. Sirmaur
Question 301
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Chandertal located?
A. Spiti
B. Kangra
C. Chamba
D. Kinnaur
Question 302
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Cholang Peak?
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Kullu
D. Mandi
Question 303
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Gypsum mostly found?
A. Mandi
B. Kullu
C. Sirmaur
D. Solan
Question 304
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Lama Dal Lake situated?
A. Shimla
B. Lahaul-Spiti
C. Chamba
D. Kangra
Question 305
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Lama Dal lake?
A. Chamba
B. Lahaul-Spiti
C. Una
D. Sirmaur
Question 306
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Shannehar Irrigation Project?
A. Kinnaur
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Kangra
D. Hamirpur
Question 307
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the Bhuntar airport located?
A. Shimla
B. Kangra
C. Kullu
D. Una
Question 308
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Uhl Hydroelectric Project located?
A. Mandi
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Kangra
D. Kullu
Question 309
In which district of Himachal Pradesh is Yunam-So Lake?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Mandi
C. Kinnaur
D. Kullu
Question 310
In which district of Himachal Pradesh Renuka lake is located?
A. Chamba
B. Lahaul-Spiti
C. Sirmaur
D. Shimla
Question 311
In which district of Himachal Pradesh the Software Technology Park of India (STPI) has established a centre?
A. Mandi
B. Shimla
C. Kangra
D. Una
Question 312
In which district of Himachal Pradesh Tuberculosis Control Programme was first implemented by Central Government?
A. Bilaspur
B. Kangra
C. Mandi
D. Hamirpur
Question 313
In which district was Himachal's first music studio 'Sound of Mountains' established in the year 1986?
A. Chamba
B. Mandi
C. Kangra
D. Solan
Question 314
In which district, the famous Lama lakes is situated?
A. Kullu
B. Shimla
C. Chamba
D. Solan
Question 315
In which fair, does Guru and Chela predict about the next year on the night before its completion?
A. Lavi fair of Rampur
B. Renuka fair of Sirmaur
C. Shivratri fair of Mandi
D. Naibari fair of Bilaspur
Question 316
In which fair, it was essential to offer a male buffalo as a sacrifice to the river God?
A. Faag
B. Charayoli
C. Minjar
D. Gandhi
Question 317
In which locality of Chamba is Harirai Temple situated?
A. Bharmaur
B. Khajjiar
C. Chaugan
D. Nadaun
Question 318
In which month is Nalwari fair celebrated in Bilaspur?
A. August
B. March
C. January
D. June
Question 319
In which of the following district of Himachal Pradesh, Mulgun valley is situated?
A. Kinnaur
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Kullu
D. Chamba
Question 320
In which of the following districts coal deposits are maximum?
A. Kangra
B. Mandi
C. Solan
D. All of these
Question 321
In which of the following districts rock salt is mostly found?
A. Mandi
B. Kullu
C. Kangra
D. Sirmaur
Question 322
In which of the following districts, apple is mainly grown?
A. Kinnaur
B. Mandi
C. Shimla
D. All of these
Question 323
In which of the following districts, it is planned for setting up of Renewable Energy Parks?
A. Solan
B. Bilaspur
C. Shimla
D. Kangra
Question 324
In which of the following place breeding farm of yak has been established?
A. Kullu
B. Solan
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Shimla
Question 325
In which of the following place the High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pipe companies are located in the Himachal Pradesh?
A. Baddi
B. Barotiwala
C. Parwanoo
D. Paonta Sahib
Question 326
In which of the following ranges Rohtang pass is located?
A. Pir Panjal range
B. Shiwalik range
C. Dhauladhar range
D. Zanskar range
Question 327
In which place of Himachal Pradesh, an army regiment was set up in 1842 by British General Gilbert?
A. Shimla
B. Dag-e-Shai
C. Subathu
D. Kasauli
Question 328
In which place of Himachal Pradesh, Dalai Lama has established his capital in exile?
A. Nadaun
B. McLeod Ganj
C. Hatkoti
D. Spiti
Question 329
In which place of Kangra district, the Angora rabbit breeding farm is located?
A. Kandwari
B. Hamirpur Guler
C. Shamirpur
D. Palampur
Question 330
In which Princely State the Himlayan Prant Provisional Government launched a Civil Disobedience Movement?
A. Shimla
B. Suket
C. Kinnaur
D. Bilaspur
Question 331
In which region of Himachal Pradesh do we come across the temples of Pandava Bhim's consort Hidimba and their son Ghatotkach?
A. Kinnaur
B. Kullu valley
C. Mandi
D. Manali valley
Question 332
In which region of Himachal Pradesh is Baghati dialect spoken?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kangra
C. Solan
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 333
In which regions of Himachal Pradesh the languages of Tibeto-Burman family are spoken? 1. Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti 2. Chamba 3. Sirmaur
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. 1 and 2
D. 1 and 3
Question 334
In which state is Nathpa Jhakri Hydel Project under execution?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Sikkim
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Meghalaya
Question 335
In which tehsil of district Kangra lies the Masroor Rock Cut Temple?
A. Dera Gopipur
B. Jawali
C. Kangra
D. Baijnath
Question 336
In which town did Jahangir construct a mosque inside the fort?
A. Nagarkot in 1621 AD
B. Nurpur in 1620 AD
C. Sirmaur in 1623 AD
D. Bushahr in 1621 AD
Question 337
In which town is Panchvaktra temple?
A. Hamirpur
B. Kangra
C. Mandi
D. Chamba
Question 338
In which valley Kunzum pass is situated?
A. Spiti valley
B. Pin Parvati valley
C. Rupin pass
D. Chamba valley
Question 339
In which valley Kunzumpass is situated?
A. Lahaul valley
B. Spiti valley
C. Kullu valley
D. Kaza valley
Question 340
In which year 'Himprastha' a very popular magazine was first published in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1967
B. 1947
C. 1985
D. 1955
Question 341
In which year 'Prayas Plus Abhiyan' was started in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 2011 - 12
B. 2012 - 13
C. 2000 - 01
D. 2017 - 18
Question 342
In which year another Sirmaur Riyasati Praja Mandal was founded in Sirmaur?
A. 1903 AD
B. 1905 AD
C. 1940 AD
D. 1944 AD
Question 343
In which year Bhakra Dam was constructed?
A. 1970
B. 1967
C. 1965
D. 1963
Question 344
In which year Bhakra Dam was dedicated to the Nation and by whom?
A. 1985, Rajiv Gandhi
B. 1970, Indira Gandhi
C. 1963, Jawaharlal Nehru
D. 1964, Lal Bahadur Shastri
Question 345
In which year floods posed threat to the Bhuntar runway?
A. 1995
B. 1998
C. 2007
D. 2008
Question 346
In which year Charanjeet Singh received Arjuna Award?
A. 1961
B. 1963
C. 1972
D. 1976
Question 347
In which year Himachal Pradesh got its first victory in Ranji Trophy?
A. 1990-1991
B. 1980-1981
C. 1970-1971
D. 2000-2001
Question 348
In which year Himalayan Hill States Regional Council was formed?
A. 1934 AD
B. 1939 AD
C. 1940 AD
D. 1946 AD
Question 349
In which year Hindi language became the official language of Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1960
B. 1971
C. 1975
D. 1980
Question 350
In which year did Himachal Pradesh attain full statehood?
A. 1971
B. 1948
C. 1956
D. 1954
Question 351
In which year did the Government of Himachal Pradesh abolish big landed estates?
A. 1954
B. 1961
C. 1976
D. 1956
Question 352
In which year Kshtriya Tej was first published from Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1992
B. 1965
C. 1934
D. 1921
Question 353
In which year Land Movement took place in Sirmaur?
A. 1850 AD
B. 1860 AD
C. 1870 AD
D. 1878 AD
Question 354
In which year Pathankot-Jogindernagar narrow gauge railway line was opened for public?
A. 1929
B. 1930
C. 1935
D. 1940
Question 355
In which year Maharaja Ranjit Singh acquired Kangra fort from Sansar Chand?
A. 1805 AD
B. 1806 AD
C. 1809 AD
D. 1810 AD
Question 356
In which year Maharishi Balmiki Chhatravriti Yojana was started?
A. 2000
B. 2002
C. 2004
D. 2008
Question 357
In which year Municipal Corporation of Shimla was established
A. 1956
B. 1970
C. 1951
D. 1957
Question 358
In which year the Nagarkot fort was captured by Mohammad-bin-Tughlaq?
A. 1315 AD
B. 1332 AD
C. 1337 AD
D. 1348 AD
Question 359
In which year the National Rural Livelihood Mission was launched?
A. 2012
B. 2013
C. 2014
D. 2015
Question 360
In which year the PMAY-G came into effect?
A. 1st April, 2016
B. 1st May, 2013
C. 16th October, 2005
D. 27th December, 2016
Question 361
In which year the Second Anglo-Sikh War took place?
A. 1845-46 AD
B. 1848-49 AD
C. 1852-53 AD
D. 1861-62 AD
Question 362
In which year the Swan river Flood Management and Integrated Development Project was framed?
A. 1978
B. 1984
C. 1993
D. 1989
Question 363
In which year was the Directorate of Medical Education and Research established in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1995-96
B. 1998-99
C. 1996-97
D. 1992-93
Question 364
In which year was the Shilli Conservation Resesve renotified?
A. 1960
B. 1974
C. 1963
D. 1950
Question 365
In which year was the Treaty of Sugauli, between the Gorkhas and the British, signed?
A. 1805 AD
B. 1806 AD
C. 1810 AD
D. 1815 AD
Question 366
In which year were the Punjab Hill Area added to Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1948
B. 1956
C. 1966
D. 1971
Question 367
In which year, all the rulers of Shimla hill states met in Delhi and decided to constitute a Shimla Hill States Union?
A. 1914 AD
B. 1920 AD
C. 1940 AD
D. 1948 AD
Question 368
In which year, eco-tourism policy was revised by Himachal Pradesh Government?
A. 2010
B. 2013
C. 2015
D. 2017
Question 369
In which year, the Himachal Territorial Council was converted into a Legislative Assembly?
A. 1950 AD
B. 1960 AD
C. 1955 AD
D. 1963 AD
Question 370
In which year, the state of Himachal Pradesh received the Krishi Karman Award for highest foodgrain production?
A. 2016-17
B. 2015-16
C. 2014-15
D. 2012-13
Question 371
In whose reign the Basholi School of Painting came into prominence?
A. Raja Dalip Singh
B. Raja Kripal Singh
C. Raja Rana Mehar Chand
D. Raja Sansar Chand
Question 372
Indian Institute of Advanced Studies is situated in
A. Solan
B. Chamba
C. Shimla
D. Una
Question 373
In which year Raja Ranjit Singh acquired the Kotla fort?
A. 1805 AD
B. 1806 AD
C. 1809 AD
D. 1811 AD
Question 374
In which year Sher Shah Suri captured the Kangra fort?
A. 1520 AD
B. 1525 AD
C. 1530 AD
D. 1540 AD
Question 375
In which year the Anglo-Gorkha War took place?
A. 1809 AD
B. 1810 AD
C. 1812 AD
D. 1814 AD
Question 376
In which year the Command Area Development activities (CAD) was initiated?
A. 1961
B. 1995
C. 1974
D. 1955
Question 377
Indira Gandhi Medical College is located at
A. Kangra
B. Sirmaur
C. Mandi
D. Shimla
Question 378
Indrahar Pass Trek is located in
A. Kangra
B. Sirmaur
C. Una
D. Chamba
Question 379
Industrial town Mehatpur is situated in district
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kullu
C. Una
D. Mandi
Question 380
Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram came in which year?
A. 2005
B. 2006
C. 2009
D. 2011
Question 381
Jhanjhar is the famous folk dance of
A. Bilaspur
B. Una
C. Chamba
D. Kinnaur
Question 382
Jwalamukhi fair is held in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Una
B. Chamba
C. Kangra
D. Bilaspur
Question 383
Kahluri is spoken in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bilaspur
B. Sirmaur
C. Shimla
D. Solan
Question 384
Jhoori folk song belongs to which region?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kullu
C. Shimla
D. All of these
Question 385
Jhoori song is connected with which dance form?
A. Jhanki
B. Jhoomar
C. Gar
D. Karthi
Question 386
Jidjed festival is celebrated in
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Solan
C. Kangra
D. Chamba
Question 387
Kalath village is famous for which mineral in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Slate
B. Mineral water
C. Gypsum
D. Gold
Question 388
Kalatop is situated near which of the famous tourist places?
A. Dharamshala
B. Kullu
C. Dalhousie
D. Nadaun
Question 389
Kalatop Khajjiar Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in
A. Chamba
B. Kullu
C. Kangra
D. Shimla
Question 390
Johadji fair, the most popular fair of Solan district is associated with
A. Guru Nanak Dev Ji
B. Devi Parvati
C. Lord Shiva
D. Devi Durga
Question 391
Kalka-Shimla railway was listed in UNESCO Heritage List in the year
A. 2008
B. 2009
C. 2010
D. 2012
Question 392
Kalki painting is famous painting of which school of arts?
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Kullu
D. Basholi
Question 393
Kamla Rani and Roshni Devi have carved niche for themselves in the field of
A. Folk dance
B. Folk song
C. Painting
D. Carpet weaving
Question 394
Jugga Movement started in which hill state?
A. Chamba
B. Bilaspur
C. Solan
D. Mandi
Question 395
Kanawar Wildife Sanctuary is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Solan
B. Chamba
C. Kinnaur
D. Kullu
Question 396
Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary is connected which National Park/Conservation Reserve of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Pin Valley National Park
B. Great Himalayan National Park
C. Shilli Conservation Reserve
D. Naina Devi Conservation Reserve
Question 397
Jugga Movement was started against which ruler?
A. Amar Chand
B. Ishwar Singh
C. Narottam
D. Pandit Padam Dev
Question 398
Kangra and Mandi constitute 65% of which foodgrain growing area in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Rice
B. Wheat
C. Maize
D. Pulses
Question 399
Kangra district is divided into
A. 21 tehsils
B. 14 tehsils
C. 10 tehsils
D. 12 tehsils
Question 400
Kangra division consists of three districts, viz. Kangra, Chamba and ............ .
A. Kullu
B. Una
C. Solan
D. None of these
Question 401
Kangra Fort was built by the Rajput rulers of
A. Sunga dynasty
B. Maurya dynasty
C. Katoch dynasty
D. None of the above
Question 402
Kangra Kalam is associated with
A. Rock art
B. Painting style
C. Chamba Rumals embroidery
D. Wooden work
Question 403
Kangra School of Pahari Paintings reached its Zenith during the reign of
A. Hari Rai Chand
B. Raja Kripal Chand
C. Raja Sansar Chand
D. Rana Bhoop Chand
Question 404
Kangra style of pottery is mostly made in which two colours?
A. Green and Yellow
B. Black and Red
C. Black and Blue
D. Red and Yellow
Question 405
Kanti, Mishwa-Talyana, Tiler Dhar and Dhala-Pipli are famous sites for which mineral?
A. Magnesite
B. Barytes
C. Gold
D. Copper
Question 406
Kayang dance belongs to which region?
A. Chamba
B. Kinnaur
C. Sirmaur
D. Una
Question 407
Kaza and Kalpa places are famous for which type of adventure activities?
A. Cricket
B. Camping
C. Badminton
D. fishing
Question 408
Kehluri is spoken in the district ...............
A. Una
B. Sirmaur
C. Kullu
D. Bilaspur
Question 409
Khajjiar golf course is located in which district?
A. Chamba
B. Kangra
C. Una
D. Kullu
Question 410
Khaniara famous for slate mines, is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Mandi
B. Kangra
C. Chamba
D. Sirmaur
Question 411
Khanjari is a kind of
A. musical instrument
B. tribe
C. embroidery
D. traditional dress
Question 412
Kharid Vivah' is associated to which of the following tribe?
A. Lahaula
B. Gujjar
C. Gaddi
D. Kanaura
Question 413
Khepa festival is celebrated in
A. Kinnaur
B. Chamba
C. Shimla
D. Una
Question 414
Khogal festival is celebrated in
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Chamba
C. Kangra
D. Una
Question 415
Kibber village is located in
A. Kaza valley
B. Kullu valley
C. Manali valley
D. Spiti valley
Question 416
King Susharman who sides with Kauravas in the battle of Mahabharata is considered the founder of the important ruling dynasty of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Guler
B. Kuluta
C. Suket
D. Katoch
Question 417
Kinnaur was a part of Princely state
A. Barwani
B. Baudh
C. Bushahr
D. Bhajji
Question 418
Kochi dialect belongs to which districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sirmaur and Shimla
B. Shimla and Solan
C. Kullu and Mandi
D. Kinnaur and Solan
Question 419
Koldam Hydro Project has the capacity to produce ............... MW.
A. 200
B. 165
C. 500
D. 800
Question 420
Kot Kutlehr was the capital city of
A. Jaipal Singh
B. Bir Chand
C. Jaspal
D. Sansar Chand
Question 421
Kotgarh was handed over to which state for administration and management purpose?
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Chamba
D. Bilaspur
Question 422
Kufri is located near ....
A. Hamirpur
B. Bilaspur
C. Kullu
D. Shimla
Question 423
Kuhls in Himachal Pradesh mostly get water from
A. Wells/tubewells
B. Streams
C. Dams
D. None of these
Question 424
Kullu district is referred to as Kulanthpith which means
A. The end of habitable world
B. The place of heavenly abode
C. The end of Kullu district
D. Name of the above
Question 425
Kullu is famous for which festival?
A. Dussehra
B. Holi
C. Devi Dhar
D. Baisakhi
Question 426
Kullu is situated on the bank of river
A. Sutlej
B. Beas
C. Ravi
D. Jhelum
Question 427
Kullu Nati folk dance is mainly performed during
A. Harvesting season
B. Holi
C. Dussehra
D. Shiv Ratri
Question 428
Kulut Desh Ki Kahani' is authored by
A. J. P. H. Vogel
B. Lal Chand Prarthi
C. Gharib Khan
D. R. K. Kaushal
Question 429
Kunju and Chanchalo whose love story still stimulates young hearts, belonged to
A. Sirmaur
B. Chamba
C. Una
D. Kinnaur
Question 430
Kutlehar Fort is also known as
A. Sansar Fort
B. Solanki Fort
C. Kangri Fort
D. Solasingi Fort
Question 431
Kye Gompa is situated at
A. Kaza
B. Lahaul
C. Kibber
D. Naldehra
Question 432
Lacchi folk song belongs to which district?
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Bilaspur
D. Mandi
Question 433
Ladarcha fair is held annually at
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Mandi
C. Solan
D. Una
Question 434
LAKSHAY Scheme is launched by Government of Himachal Pradesh in which year?
A. 2016
B. 2017
C. 2013
D. 2015
Question 435
Laman folk song is a type of
A. love song
B. heroic ballad
C. praise of Gods
D. mourning song
Question 436
Land Movement in Keonthal took place in which year?
A. 1880 AD
B. 1888 AD
C. 1897 AD
D. 1901 AD
Question 437
Language spoken in Pangi Tehsil of Chamba district belongs to which group of languages?
A. Sino-Tibetan
B. Tibeto-Burman
C. Indo-Aryan
D. Sanskrit
Question 438
Election rule for Municipal Corporation was written in Article
A. 243
B. 245
C. 316
D. None of the above
Question 439
Lead metal is found at the bottom of which river?
A. Yamuna River
B. Tons River
C. Giri River
D. Sutlej River
Question 440
Leh-Mandi Highway, Manali-Damphug, Tabo-Kaza are associatedwithwhich sport?
A. Hockey
B. Badminton
C. Paragliding
D. Mountain Cycling
Question 441
Lippa-Asrang Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Lahaul Spiti
B. Kullu
C. Kinnaur
D. Mandi
Question 442
Losar' festival is associated with which of the following?
A. At the end of rainy season
B. New year of Tibetan
C. Bull fight
D. Burning of Bedbugs, Lices and flea
Question 443
Luachundi' is related to which of the following?
A. A type of clothing
B. A type of ornaments
C. Family tradition
D. A type of religious custom
Question 444
Larji Hydel Project is on river
A. Beas
B. Ravi
C. Chenab
D. Yamuna
Question 445
Larji Hydroelectric Project (126 MW) is located in
A. Kullu
B. Kangra
C. Shimla
D. Mandi
Question 446
Lavi fair held in which month of the year?
A. September
B. October
C. November
D. December
Question 447
Lavi fair is held at
A. Mandi
B. Shimla (Rampur Bushahr)
C. Solan
D. Kullu
Question 448
Lavi fair of Rampur (Shimla) is a
A. trade fair
B. agricultural fair
C. religious fair
D. historical fair
Question 449
Macchial lake is dedicated to which of the following Gods?
A. Shiva
B. Vishnu
C. Mahesh
D. None of these
Question 450
Mahasuvi dialect is widely spoken in the districts of
A. Shimla and Kinnaur
B. Shimla and Solan
C. Kinnaur and Bilaspur
D. Hamirpur and Bilaspur
Question 451
Mahatma Gandhi Bunkar Bima Yojana is related to
A. insurance of handloom workers
B. development of export infrastructure
C. raising the standard of living of weaker section of society
D. increasing installed capacity of power
Question 452
Mahima library is located in
A. Nahan, Sirmaur
B. Shimla
C. Mandi
D. Chamba
Question 453
Mahseer and Mirror carps found in Himachal Pradesh are a famous variety of
A. Craps
B. Fish
C. Yak
D. Horse
Question 454
Main river(s) of Mandi district is/are
A. Beas
B. Sutlej
C. Ravi
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 455
Manali is situated on the bank of which river?
A. Beas
B. Sultej
C. Spiti
D. Chenab
Question 456
Mandeali dialect is spoken in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Hamirpur
B. Mandi
C. Solan
D. Shimla
Question 457
Mandi Conspiracy took place under the influence of
A. Ghadar Party
B. Farmer's Movement
C. Dhami Firing Tragedy
D. Mass Movement
Question 458
Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which place?
A. Kullu
B. Shimla
C. Solan
D. Kinnaur
Question 459
Mandi district is divided into
A. 10 tehsils
B. 15 tehsils
C. 17 tehsils
D. 20 tehsils
Question 460
Mandi district was formed after themerger of Mandi state and
A. Sandhole state
B. Sarkaghat state
C. Suket state
D. Baldwara state
Question 461
Mandi Farmer's Movement started in
A. 1895 AD
B. 1897 AD
C. 1900 AD
D. 1909 AD
Question 462
Mandi is popular for which fair?
A. Dussehra
B. Lohri
C. Jagran
D. Shivratri
Question 463
Major river(s) of Kangra district is/are
A. Baner
B. Majhi
C. Beas
D. All of these
Question 464
Major river(s) of Shimla district is/are
A. Sutlej
B. Pabbar
C. Giri
D. All of these
Question 465
Major rivers of Sirmaur district are
A. Yamuna and Tons
B. Jalal and Giri
C. Ravi and Sal
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 466
Many Persian chronicles describes Sultan Mahamud's invasion of which place?
A. Kinnaur
B. Garhwal
C. Kangra
D. Lahaul
Question 467
Malana in Kullu is known for
A. One of the oldest democracy of the world consisting of 500 families
B. Independent political and judicial system
C. Devata Jamlu
D. All of the above
Question 468
Malana is located in the district
A. Kangra
B. Hamirpur
C. Kinnaur
D. Kullu
Question 469
Malana-II Hydroelectric Project was started in Kullu in which among the following year
A. 1994
B. 1993
C. 1992
D. 1990
Question 470
Mass Movement in Nalagarh took place in which year?
A. 1855 AD
B. 1866 AD
C. 1877 AD
D. 1888 AD
Question 471
Mian Chunchoo, Madan Singh, Mehar Singh, Kali Ram, etc were associated with
A. 1857 Revolt
B. Pajhota Kisan Sabha
C. Dum Movement
D. Suket Movement
Question 472
Mica is found in which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kinnaur
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Kullu
D. All of these
Question 473
Minjar fair is the important fair celebrated in Chamba district. What does Minjar represent for?
A. Apple
B. Maize flowers
C. Rice brew
D. Embroidery
Question 474
Minjar fair of Chamba started in?
A. AD 910
B. AD 920
C. AD 915
D. AD 935
Question 475
Minjar fair of Himachal Pradesh is celebrated at which place?
A. Mandi
B. Chail
C. Chamba
D. Dharamshala
Question 476
Minghal fair is celebrated in the month of
A. October
B. September
C. August
D. July
Question 477
Minhal Basar Devi is associated with which of the following tribal group?
A. Pangwala
B. Gaddi
C. Gujjar
D. Kanaura
Question 478
MIS that was started by Himachal Government in 2010-11 stands for
A. Market Interest Scheme
B. Market Intervention Scheme
C. Management Intervention Scheme
D. None of the above
Question 479
Mohan Meakin's Brewery is located at which district of Himanchal Pradesh?
A. Solan
B. Sirmaur
C. Una
D. Shimla
Question 480
Mobile Fish Market has been launched by which state?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Himachal Pradesh
Question 481
Most of the handicraft items are made in the district of
A. Mandi
B. Kullu
C. Sirmaur
D. Kangra
Question 482
Mukkila glacier is located in
A. Bhaga valley
B. Sirmaur
C. Dharamshala
D. Larji
Question 483
Nahan is founded by which among the following ruler?
A. Sansar Chand
B. Ajay Prakash
C. Karam Prakash
D. Nahan Prakash
Question 484
Naina Devi Conservation Reserve lies in which district?
A. Chamba
B. Bilaspur
C. Kinnaur
D. Sirmaur
Question 485
Naina Devi is in which district?
A. Bilaspur
B. Hamirpur
C. Shimala
D. Mandi
Question 486
Naina Devi Temple is located in which among the following district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kullu
B. Chamba
C. Bilaspur
D. Sirmaur
Question 487
Nako lake is in
A. Kinnaur
B. Kullu
C. Shimla
D. Una
Question 488
Nalagarh Sanad was given to which ruler?
A. Raja Fateh Prakash
B. Rana Bahadur Singh
C. Rana Mohinder Singh
D. Raja Ram Saran Singh
Question 489
Naati folk song belongs to which of the following districts?
A. Kullu
B. Shimla
C. Sirmaur
D. All of these
Question 490
Name the person who received the first Victoria Cross Award in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Baba Kanshi Ram
B. Jamadar Lala Ram
C. Somnath Sharma
D. Zorawar Singh Kahluria
Question 491
Name the Sikh Chieftian who helped the Hindu rulers in winning back the Kangra fort from the Mughals?
A. Raja Bikramajit Singh
B. Jagat Singh
C. Jai Singh Kanheya
D. Purab Singh
Question 492
Name the Vedic saint associated with the Renuka lake in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh.
A. Rishi Jamdagni
B. Rishi Vashishtha
C. Parshuram
D. None of them
Question 493
Name the wildlife sanctuary which is situated on the bank of Uhl river.
A. Nargu
B. Bandli
C. Kibber
D. Tirthan
Question 494
Name the wildlife sanctuary which was established in the year 1954 in order to preserve pheasants and the endangered animal, musk deer.
A. Nargu
B. Kais
C. Kugti
D. Renuka
Question 495
Nargu Wildlife Sanctuary was established in which year?
A. 1960
B. 1963
C. 1974
D. 1990
Question 496
Nathpa Jhakhri Hydro Electricity Power Project has the capacity of ............... MW.
A. 2150 MW
B. 1500 MW
C. 2010 MW
D. 165 MW
Question 497
National Forest Policy was formulated in the year
A. 1990
B. 1980
C. 1988
D. 1978
Question 498
National Institute of Technology is situated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Hamirpur
B. Shimla
C. Kangra
D. Solan
Question 499
National Institute of Technology, Hamirpur was established in the year
A. 1983
B. 1986
C. 1990
D. 1972
Question 500
National Livestock Mission was launched in the state in which among the following years?
A. 2013-14
B. 2014-15
C. 2016-17
D. 2009-10
Question 501
Nawala festival is celebrated in
A. Kullu
B. Sirmaur
C. Bilaspur
D. Shimla
Question 502
Nicholas Roerich (also known as 'Maharishi') painted nearly 7,000 canvases on the Himalayas. To which country did he belong?
A. Ireland
B. England
C. Russia
D. Denmark
Question 503
Nirmand copper plates found in Himachal Pradesh belonged to
A. 7th century AD
B. 10th century AD
C. 12th century AD
D. 15th century AD
Question 504
Norah Richard (the writer and painter) lived in ...............
A. Kullu
B. Andretta
C. Chamba
D. Jubbal
Question 505
How many tehsils are there in Chamba district?
A. 10
B. 8
C. 14
D. 15
Question 506
Nuala dance belongs to which district?
A. Kullu
B. Una
C. Bilaspur
D. Chamba
Question 507
Nuala dance is devoted to which God?
A. Lord Vishnu
B. Lord Rama
C. Lord Shiva
D. Lord Krishna
Question 508
Nurpur state was founded by ...............
A. Ajai Chand
B. Jhetpal
C. Kahn Chand
D. Jaspal
Question 509
Of which valley Big Shigai and Nohtang mountains are the main attractions?
A. Lahaul
B. Solang
C. Malana
D. Pangi
Question 510
On 8th July, 1939, the leaders of Praja Mandal presented which demands in front of Rana of Kunihar?
A. Recognition of the Praja Mandal
B. Release the party workers
C. Constitute a Governance Reform Committee
D. All of the above
Question 511
On 25th January, 1971, Himachal Pradesh emerged as the .......... state of Indian Union.
A. 16th
B. 18th
C. 15th
D. 20th
Question 512
On the bank of which river is Nadaun town of Hamirpur district?
A. Beas
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Yamuna
Question 513
On which date the first Administrative Tribunal was inaugurated in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1st April, 1987
B. 1st July, 1986
C. 1st August, 1986
D. 1st September, 1986
Question 514
On which date the Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 came into force?
A. 23rd April
B. 13th April
C. 15th July
D. 18th June
Question 515
On which date the state of Himachal Pradesh Act was Passed?
A. 18th August, 1968
B. 18th September, 1969
C. 18th November, 1970
D. 18th December, 1970
Question 516
On which date the Territorial Council of Himachal Pradesh converted to Legislative Assembly?
A. 1st July, 1963
B. 1st July, 1961
C. 1st July, 1956
D. 1st July, 1751
Question 517
On which mountain range is the Shilla peak located?
A. Kullu
B. Zanskar
C. Pir Panjal
D. Dhauladhar
Question 518
On which of the following date the Kinnaur district became an integral part of Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1st September, 1972
B. 1st August, 1954
C. 21st April, 1960
D. 21st April, 1964
Question 519
On which of the following grounds the 2015 All India Hot Weather Football Tournament was played?
A. Mandi
B. Sirmaur
C. Shimla
D. Kangra
Question 520
On which of the following tributaries of river Ravi Baira Siul Hydro Electricity Project is constructed?
A. Baira
B. Siul
C. Bhaledh
D. All of these
Question 521
On which river Bhakhra Nangal Dam is constructed?
A. Ravi
B. Sutlej
C. Yamuna
D. Chenab
Question 522
On which river is the Koldam Hydro Power Plant with Soviet collabaration?
A. Sutlej
B. Ravi
C. Chenab
D. Beas
Question 523
On which river is the Pong Dam constructed?
A. Sutlej
B. Ravi
C. Beas
D. Yamuna
Question 524
Pabbar is the tributary of which river?
A. Tons
B. Yamuna
C. Beas
D. Ganga
Question 525
Pahari language with Punjabi influence includes which languages? 1. Kehluri 2. Baghati 3. Mandeali 4. Kangri
A. Only 1
B. Only 1, 2 and 3
C. 2 and 4
D. All of the these
Question 526
Panchayat Samiti comprises of
A. President, Vice-President
B. Chairman, Executive Officer
C. President, Block Development Office
D. All of them
Question 527
Panchayati Raj was started in Himachal Pradesh in
A. 1936
B. 1954
C. 1963
D. 1994
Question 528
Paonta Sahib fair is held in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Una
B. Sirmaur
C. Kullu
D. Kinnaur
Question 529
Paonta Sahib industrial area is famous for which of the following industries?
A. Electronics
B. Textiles
C. Pharmaceuticals
D. Agro industry
Question 530
Parwanoo industrial area is famous for
A. textiles
B. engineering/auto
C. electronics
D. light engineering
Question 531
Pattan valley is located on ......... district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Simaur
B. Kullu
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Kinnaur
Question 532
One of the Stupas, built by Ashoka is located in which among the following place in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kullu valley
C. Kufri
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 533
Pin valley is situated at
A. Spiti
B. Lahaul
C. Mandi
D. Kaza
Question 534
Pin valley is situated at which place?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Keylong
C. Kinnaur
D. Shillai
Question 535
Pin Valley National Park is situated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kinnaur
C. Mandi
D. Solan
Question 536
Pir Panjal mountain range is mainly related with this district
A. Shimla
B. Bilaspur
C. Mandi
D. Chamba
Question 537
Pong Dam Lake Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Kinnaur
C. Kullu
D. Solan
Question 538
Pong Dam on the river Beas in district Kangra is also known as ...............
A. Maharana Pratap Sagar Dam
B. Govind Sagar Dam
C. Sansar Chand Dam
D. Jahangir Nahar Dam
Question 539
Pong lake over Beas river in district Kangra is also known as
A. Chandertal lake
B. Dashir lake
C. Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoir
D. Bhakra lake
Question 540
Popular Nalwari fair is held at which place?
A. Bilaspur
B. Sujanpur
C. Hamirpur
D. Rampur
Question 541
Possibility of Uranium is found in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Una
B. Sirmaur
C. Kangra
D. Hamirpur
Question 542
Prachin Himachal' was written by
A. L. P. Pandey
B. DR. B. R. Sharma
C. Dr. Padam Chand
D. Lal Chand Prarthi
Question 543
President's Rule imposed from 15th December, 1992 to 3rd December, 1993 was the ............... time.
A. First
B. Third
C. Second
D. Fourth
Question 544
Praja Mandal Movement took place in Sirmaur in
A. 1920 AD
B. 1925 AD
C. 1930 AD
D. 1939 AD
Question 545
Prashar lake is situated in which district?
A. Kullu
B. Sirmaur
C. Shimla
D. Mandi
Question 546
Prashar temple of Mandi was built by
A. Meru Verman
B. Sansar Chand
C. Ben Sen
D. Rajendra Sen
Question 547
Pravatak, the Himalayan Chief was treacherously killed by
A. Chandragupta
B. Samudragupta
C. Chanakya
D. Alexander
Question 548
Rahla is the name of
A. Tribe
B. Waterfall
C. Temple
D. Crop
Question 549
Raja Sansar Chand had to seek outside help to drive out Gorkhas from Kangra. This crucial help was provided by
A. Maharaja Ranjit Singh
B. Banda Bahadur
C. Guru Govind Singh
D. Jai Singh Ramgariha
Question 550
Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana was launched in the year
A. 2005
B. 2008
C. 2004
D. 2012
Question 551
Rajkumari Amrit Kaur led the Quit India movement from which place in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kangra
C. Shimla
D. Bilaspur
Question 552
Rampur Bushair, a breed of sheep that give wool is found in the state of
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttarakhand
D. Punjab
Question 553
Rapeseed and mustard are mostly grown in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kinnaur
B. Sirmaur
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Chamba
Question 554
Renuka lake is situated in
A. Shimla
B. Kullu
C. Sirmaur
D. Mandi
Question 555
Reo Purgyil Peak (6816 m) is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kinnaur
B. Shimla
C. Chamba
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 556
Name the most successful ruler of Huns tribes.
A. Toramana
B. Mihirgula
C. Kadphis
D. None of them
Question 557
Risk Fund Scheme has been launched by ............... for fishermen.
A. GOI
B. Government of HP
C. NFDB
D. LIC
Question 558
Roerich Art Gallery is located at
A. Kullu
B. Kangra
C. Chamba
D. Una
Question 559
Rohru was the focus of which movement?
A. Doom Movement
B. 1857 Revolt
C. Suket Movement
D. Jugga Movement
Question 560
Rohtang pass is located in .......... district.
A. Solan
B. Sirmaur
C. Kullu
D. Chamba
Question 561
Rulers of which hill state sent soldiers to accompany the British troops in the Revolt of 1857?
A. Kangra
B. Nurpur
C. Chamba
D. Kullu
Question 562
Sairi festival is celebrated inwhich district?
A. Chamba
B. Solan
C. Shimla
D. Kullu
Question 563
Sanatan Dharam Sabha is associated with ...............
A. Pajhota Kisan Sabha
B. Dandra Movement
C. Doom Movement
D. Suket Movement
Question 564
Sangla valley, Uhl, river Beas are famous for
A. Brown trouts
B. Rainbow trouts
C. Mahseer
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 565
Sanjay Hydroelectric Project is related with ............... river.
A. Beas
B. Yamuna
C. Bhabha
D. Chenab
Question 566
Sanjay Vidyut Pariyojana is in the district of ...............
A. Chamba
B. Kinnaur
C. Kullu
D. Shimla
Question 567
Sansar Chand was the ruler of
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Sirmaur
D. Una
Question 568
Sansar Chand was the ruler of which hill state?
A. Kullu
B. Bilaspur
C. Kangra
D. Mandi
Question 569
Ribba 'the land of grapes' is in the district of Himachal Pradesh
A. Chamba
B. Kinnaur
C. Kangra
D. Mandi
Question 570
Ring Leaders' were associated with
A. Pajhota Kisan Sabha
B. Sirmaur Praja Mandal Movement
C. Mass Movement in Nalagrah
D. Jugga Movement
Question 571
Script of Pahari language is
A. Tankari
B. Kharosthi
C. Devanagari
D. None of these
Question 572
Shadow of the Moon' is written by
A. Bhupendra Nath Kaushik
B. M. M. Kaye
C. Y. S. Parmar
D. Yashpal
Question 573
Shakti Devi Temple of Chattrari (district Chamba) was built by
A. Jaystambh Varman
B. Meru Varman
C. Sahil Varman
D. Rupesh Varman
Question 574
Shiva temple at Hatkoti is an example of ...............
A. Pent roof temple
B. Pyramidal temple
C. Pagoda style
D. Sutlej valley style
Question 575
Shankaravarman was the ruler of which hill state?
A. Trigarta
B. Gujara
C. Kashmir
D. None of the above
Question 576
Shivratri fair is started from which of the following God's temple?
A. Raghunath
B. Madhav Rao
C. Bhoothnath
D. Ganesh
Question 577
Shilaroo Stadium is located in
A. Shimla
B. Sirmaur
C. Una
D. Kangra
Question 578
Shilaroo Stadium was established in which year?
A. 2000
B. 2005
C. 2008
D. 2010
Question 579
Shilli Conservation Reserve is located in which district?
A. Sirmaur
B. Solan
C. Kinnaur
D. Kullu
Question 580
Shimla division consists of Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan and
A. Kullu district
B. Kangra district
C. Kinnaur district
D. None of the above
Question 581
Shimla is not bordered by
A. Solan
B. Kinnaur
C. Kullu
D. Bilaspur
Question 582
Shipi is the sub-dialect of
A. Kinnauri
B. Lahauli
C. Kangri
D. Mahasuvi
Question 583
Shipki La pass (4500 m), is in the district of
A. Solan
B. Kinnaur
C. Chamba
D. Mandi
Question 584
Shun and Shabu folk dances are related to
A. Kullu valley
B. Chamba valley
C. Lahaul and Spiti valley
D. None of the above
Question 585
Shiv Badar Nati folk dance is a famous dance of which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bilaspur
B. Mandi
C. Una
D. Kullu
Question 586
Sipi fair is held in which place of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chamba
B. Una
C. Bilaspur
D. Shimla
Question 587
Sirmaur is a Princely state which was ruled by
A. Rajput kings
B. Hindu kings
C. Afghan kings
D. None of the above
Question 588
Sirmaur, Nalagarh and Nahan are covered with which type of forests?
A. Thorny forests
B. Dry Deciduous forests
C. Himalayan Temperate forests
D. None of the above
Question 589
Sissu' fair is celebrated by
A. Buddhist
B. Hindu
C. Muslim
D. Jain
Question 590
Soan river is a tributary of
A. Beas
B. Sutlej
C. Ganga
D. Indus
Question 591
Sobha Singh Art Gallery is located at
A. Naggar
B. Chamba
C. Andretta
D. Kaza
Question 592
Soil of which areas in the state are particularly deficient in nitrogen?
A. Una, Hamirpur
B. Kullu, Kangra
C. Chamba, Dalhousie
D. Solan, Nahan
Question 593
Solan became an independent district on
A. 1970
B. 1972
C. 1975
D. None of these
Question 594
Solang valley is situated at which of the following districts?
A. Solan
B. Kullu
C. Chamba
D. Kangra
Question 595
Spiti and Kinnaur are separated from Tibet by
A. Zanskar
B. Pir Panjal
C. Churdhar
D. Dhauladhar
Question 596
Spiti literally means
A. Land of Jewels
B. Hanging Garden
C. Pearl of the State
D. Vir Bhoomi
Question 597
State Council of Educational Research and Training of Himachal Pradesh is located in
A. Shimla
B. Solan
C. Mandi
D. Kullu
Question 598
State Government of Himachal Pradesh has given ............... of subsidy to landless BPL category farmers in accordance of BPL Krishak Bakri Palan Yojana for increasing the income of farmers.
A. 50%
B. 40%
C. 55%
D. 60%
Question 599
State Highway No 32 passes through district of .......... .
A. Chamba
B. Kangra-Chamba
C. Una-Hamirpur-Mandi
D. Kangra-Hamirpur
Question 600
Stone inscriptions found in Himachal Pradesh used
A. Sharda and Tankri Script
B. Kharoshti Script
C. Brahmi Script
D. All of the above
Question 601
Stone quarries of Lesser Himalayas provide building material to which regions of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shimla
B. Sirmaur
C. Kangra
D. Both (A) and (C)
Question 602
Sub-tropical pine forests are found in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Mandi
B. Chamba
C. Shimla
D. All of the above
Question 603
Sui fair' is associated with which district?
A. Kangra
B. Una
C. Bilaspur
D. Chamba
Question 604
Suket Satyagraha took place in the year?
A. 1951
B. 1942
C. 1944
D. 1948
Question 605
Suketi dialect is spoken in
A. Solan
B. Sirmaur
C. Mandi
D. Shimla
Question 606
Suketi is a tributary of river
A. Yamuna
B. Chenab
C. Beas
D. Sutlej
Question 607
Summer festival is celebrated in
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Kinnaur
D. Shimla
Question 608
Suraj Tal is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kullu
C. Mandi
D. Una
Question 609
Tahliwal and Gagret in Himachal Pradesh are famous for which among the following industries?
A. Light engineering
B. Multi-industry
C. Pharmaceuticals
D. Electronics
Question 610
Sutlej river enters Himachal Pradesh (from Tibet) at
A. Nathula
B. Shipki La
C. Hathi Dhar
D. Hangrang Valley
Question 611
Swan river is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Hamirpur
B. Una
C. Solan
D. Kinnaur
Question 612
Swan river is located in which district?
A. Una
B. Kinnaur
C. Sirmaur
D. Solan
Question 613
Swang is performed in which region of Himachal Pradesh? 1. Chamba 2. Mandi 3. Kullu
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 2 and 3
D. All of these
Question 614
Tarla Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kullu
B. Shimla
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Hamirpur
Question 615
Tarna Devi temple is located at ........ district.
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Mandi
D. Una
Question 616
Tattapani famous for hot water springs is in the district of
A. Hamirpur
B. Shimla
C. Kullu
D. Mandi
Question 617
Tea industry is located mostly in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Sirmaur
C. Shimla
D. Una
Question 618
The 'ASEEM' scheme is launched by Government of Himachal Pradesh for which group of poeple?
A. SCs/STs
B. OBC and Minorities
C. Specially abled persons
D. Women
Question 619
The 'Country life' that describes life in Palampur is written by
A. J. C. frank
B. T. S. Negi
C. Norah Richards
D. Nicholas Roerich
Question 620
The 'Ek Kadam Hariyali Ki Or' scheme of Himachal Government is implemented within which form of local administration?
A. Municipal Committee
B. Village Panchayat
C. Municipal Corporation
D. All of the above
Question 621
The 'Jalori pass' lies in the district of
A. Kullu
B. Hamirpur
C. Una
D. Mandi
Question 622
The 46th All India Hot Weather Football Tournament was held in which year?
A. 2016
B. 2015
C. 2017
D. 2014
Question 623
The area of Himachal Pradesh (in sq km) is
A. 55673 sq km
B. 60543 sq km
C. 5433 sq km
D. 65673 sq km
Question 624
The Ashtadhatu statues can be seen in which temples of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chatari temple
B. Bharmour temple
C. Hatkoti temple
D. All of these
Question 625
The Audumbara is the name of the descendant of sage
A. Vishvamitra
B. Vashishtha
C. Gantama
D. Patanjali
Question 626
The Bahna Mahadev temple is built in which architectural style?
A. Pent roof style
B. Pyramid style
C. Pagoda style
D. Sutlej valley style
Question 627
The biggest river of Himachal Pradesh in terms of volume of water is :
A. Ravi
B. Chenab
C. Beas
D. yamuna
Question 628
The Bhootnath temple is at
A. Shimla
B. Mandi
C. Kangra
D. Chamba
Question 629
The Book 'Himachal Pradesh Parichay' is written by
A. Dev Raj Sharma
B. Bansilal Sharma
C. Ram Rahul
D. Rahul Sankrityayan
Question 630
The book 'Himalayan Art' was written by
A. Dev Raj Sharma
B. Bansilal Sharma
C. J. C. Frank
D. Manmohan Singh
Question 631
The book 'Himalayan District of Kullu and Lahaul and Spiti' was written by
A. U. S. Parmar
B. Akshar Singh
C. R. K. Kaushal
D. A. P. F. Harcourt
Question 632
The British East India Company took control of the region of Shimla after the Treaty of
A. Sugauli
B. Keonthal
C. Chopal
D. None of these
Question 633
The books which were brought from Jawalamukhi temple were translated in Persian language under the name of
A. Dalail-i-Firozshahi
B. Rihala
C. Sirat-i-Firozshahi
D. Khalid Firozshahi
Question 634
The branch of Aryans that conquered the Hill valleys of mid-Himalayas were called
A. Kolo
B. Munda
C. Khashas
D. Katoch
Question 635
The capital of Parvatak was in
A. Ambala
B. Jalandhara
C. Kangra
D. Multan
Question 636
The causes of soil erosion in Himachal Pradesh are
A. Deforestation
B. Road construction
C. Forest fires
D. All of the above
Question 637
The Chairman of Pajhota Kisan Sabha was
A. Laxmi Singh
B. Vedya Sural Singh
C. Madan Singh
D. Padma Ram
Question 638
The climate of Kinnaur comes under the category of
A. Arid zone
B. Semi-arid zone
C. Sub-humid temperate zone
D. Humid zone
Question 639
The copper and silver coins of Kulindas had
A. Brahmi and Kharosthi script
B. Brahmi and Sanskrit Script
C. Brahmi and Bhotian script
D. None of the above
Question 640
The correct arrangement of following district in ascending order of sex ratio of Chamba, Shimla, Hamirpur and Mandi
A. Chamba > Hamirpur > Shimla > Mandi
B. Shimla > Chamba > Mandi > Hamirpur
C. Shimla > Mandi > Chamba > Hamirpur
D. Hamirpur > Shimla > Mandi > Chamba
Question 641
The court of Judicial Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh was housed at
A. Shimla
B. Barog
C. Kullu
D. Solan
Question 642
The court of Lokayukta was established in which year in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1983
B. 1984
C. 1971
D. 1975
Question 643
The dance form of Dandras is performed by which of the following tribes?
A. Kinnaur
B. Lahauli
C. Gaddi
D. Guffar
Question 644
The dance form of Jhoori, Gih and Rasa are popular in the district of
A. Sirmaur
B. Kinnaur
C. Chamba
D. Kangra
Question 645
The district of Kangra is situated in the lap of
A. Pir Panjal range
B. Shivalik range
C. Zanskar range
D. Dhauladhar range
Question 646
The Doodh Ganga Yojana is planned for the economic upliftment of which among the following groups?
A. Agricultural labourers
B. Rural households
C. Urban households
D. Marginal farmers
Question 647
The district with the lowest percentage of electrified village in Himachal is
A. Kullu
B. Kinnaur
C. Kangra
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 648
The earliest evidence of Khasas style are found on
A. Trigarta coins
B. Audumbara coins
C. Kuluta coins
D. Kulindas coins
Question 649
The epithet 'Lady of Keylong' is related to
A. Vegetables
B. Stream
C. Mountain Peak
D. Craft
Question 650
The famous hill station of Dalhousie is located in the district of
A. Chamba
B. Kangra
C. Shimla
D. Kullu
Question 651
The famous painting Kangra Bride is associated with the name
A. Sobha Singh
B. Nainsukh
C. B. C. Sanyal
D. Norah Richard
Question 652
The famous Rewalsar lake is situated in district
A. Kullu
B. Mandi
C. Hamirpur
D. Chamba
Question 653
The famous temple of Baba Balak Nath is situated in the district of
A. Hamirpur
B. Bilaspur
C. Chamba
D. Kangra
Question 654
The Farmer's Mass Movement, which was held in Chamba in 1895 AD, was against
A. Raja Shayam Singh
B. Wazir Govind Ram
C. Narottam
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 655
The Festival Bhunda is related to
A. Lord Shiva
B. Parshuram
C. Lord Vishnu
D. All of these
Question 656
The First Anglo-Sikh War was fought in?
A. 1803-06 AD
B. 1830-31 AD
C. 1840-41 AD
D. 1845-46 AD
Question 657
The first conference of Punjab and Hill States Praja Mandal was held at
A. Chamba
B. Ludhiana
C. Sirmaur
D. Kangra
Question 658
The first hydroelectric station in Chamba town was commissioned in the year?
A. 1890
B. 1910
C. 1895
D. 1915
Question 659
The first mention of 'Trigarta' is found in
A. Rig Veda
B. Mahabharata
C. Writings of Panini
D. Purana
Question 660
The first stadium of Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association was established in which place?
A. Kangra
B. Una
C. Kinnaur
D. Kullu
Question 661
The first women Governor of Himachal Pradesh was
A. Smt Sheila Kaul
B. Smt Urmila Singh
C. Smt Prabha Rau
D. Smt Pratibha Devi
Question 662
The folk dance of Shun and Shabu are devoted to
A. Lord Shiva
B. Lord Buddha
C. Goddess Durga
D. None of the above
Question 663
The Forest Ecosystem Climate Proofing Project is implemented in which two districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sirmaur and Shimla
B. Chamba and Kangra
C. Bilaspur and Una
D. Solan and Kangra
Question 664
The foundation of famous fort of Sujanpur Tira in Kangra was laid by
A. Sansar Chand
B. Abhay Chand
C. Nawab Gulam Muhammad
D. None of the above
Question 665
The founder of Guler state was ...............
A. Hari Chand
B. Purab Chand
C. Datar Chand
D. Sibran Chand
Question 666
The founder of which ancient princely state is basically Chandel Rajput of Bundelkhand?
A. Kahlur
B. Kiras
C. Bushahr
D. Chamba
Question 667
The Giri Irrigation Project is in ...............
A. Sirmaur district
B. Mandi district
C. Una district
D. Kangra district
Question 668
The golden tower of the Jwala Ji Temple was gifted by
A. Akbar
B. Shahjahan
C. Sansar Chand
D. Sahil Sen
Question 669
The Great Himalayan National Park was inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Natural site on
A. 23rd June, 2013
B. 20th May, 2014
C. 23rd June, 2014
D. 23rd May, 2014
Question 670
The Handicrafts and Handloom Corporation Limited (HHCL) runs a handloom cluster development scheme in
A. Kullu
B. Mandi
C. Chamba
D. Shimla
Question 671
The hankerchief of which district is world famous in handicraft industry?
A. Chamba
B. Kullu
C. Mandi
D. Kinnaur
Question 672
The Gujjars' of present Himachal Pradesh are the descendants of
A. Huns
B. Mongols
C. Cholas
D. Chalukyas
Question 673
The Guler paintings reached its zenith during the reign of?
A. Raja Raj Singh
B. Raja Govardhan Chand
C. Raja Dalip Singh
D. Raja Hair Chand
Question 674
The headquarters of the Himalayan Hill States Regional Council was located at
A. Chamba
B. Solan
C. Kangra
D. Shimla
Question 675
The headquarters of the Himalayan Prant Provisional Government was located at ...............
A. Solan
B. Kinnaur
C. Shimla
D. Chamba
Question 676
The headquarters of Himachal Pradesh Football Association is located in
A. Shimla
B. Sirmaur
C. Kullu
D. Bilaspur
Question 677
The headquarters of Kangra district is at ...............
A. Dehra
B. Baijnath
C. Jaisinghnagar
D. Dharamshala
Question 678
The headquarters of Kangra is
A. Chamba
B. Una
C. Dharamshala
D. None of these
Question 679
The height of Lama lake from the sea level is
A. 2500 m
B. 4200 m
C. 3926 m
D. 5162 m
Question 680
The highest cricket ground in the world is located at
A. Chail
B. Dharamshala
C. Dhami
D. Nirath
Question 681
The highest peak Shilla of Himachal Pradesh is located in the district of
A. Chamba
B. Bilaspur
C. Hamirpur
D. Kinnaur
Question 682
The hills of Una and Hamirpur districts are called
A. Pir Panjal range
B. Shiwalik hills
C. Dhauladhar range
D. None of the above
Question 683
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association was established in which year?
A. 1970
B. 1960
C. 1980
D. 2000
Question 684
The Himachal Pradesh Government has sanctioned to construct a heliport at
A. Kunnu
B. Chowari
C. Barderaru
D. Kutri
Question 685
The Himachal Pradesh legislature is .........
A. Bicameral
B. Unicameral
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
Question 686
The Himachal Pradesh Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 mandates for Urban Local bodies .......... .
A. 3 types of Standing Committee
B. 4 types of Standing Committee
C. 6 types of Standing Committee
D. None of the above
Question 687
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission have to discharge duties and functions assigned to them under .......... .
A. Article 320
B. Article 325-3
C. Article 330
D. Article 335
Question 688
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission was established on
A. 25th April, 1966
B. 25th April, 1972
C. 25th April, 1971
D. 25th January, 1971
Question 689
The Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission was set up under Article
A. 310 of the Constitution of India
B. 312 of the Constitution of India
C. 315 of the Constitution of India
D. None of the above
Question 690
The Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board was created by Government on
A. 6th October, 1998
B. 7th August, 1997
C. 8th September, 1996
D. 6th August, 1998
Question 691
The Himalayan Snow Leopard Research Centre will be set-up in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sirmaur
B. Una
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Solan
Question 692
The Hydroelectricity Project Karcham Wangtoo is located in
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Kullu
D. Kinnaur
Question 693
The industrial estate of Parwanoo is located in the district of
A. Hamirpur
B. Kangra
C. Sirmaur
D. Solan
Question 694
The inland water transport can be carried in which among the following water bodies in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Gobind Sagar lake
B. Pandoh lake
C. Pong lake
D. All of the above
Question 695
The IT and Electronics Industry in the state is funded by 1. NABARD 2. ADB 3. SIDBI 4. State Government and agencies Select the correct answer
A. 2 and 3
B. Only 3
C. 3 and 4
D. All of the above
Question 696
The IUCN has listed which bird found in Himachal Pradesh in its indangered list?
A. Koklash Pheasant
B. Green tailed sunbird
C. Hornbill
D. Bearded vulture
Question 697
The hot springs of Manikaran are situated on the bank of
A. Parbati river
B. Tons river
C. Beas river
D. Sukli river
Question 698
The Kolis tribal community inhabits which region in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Pangi valley of Chamba
B. Saraj and Shimla hills
C. Spiti valley
D. Kangra, Mandi and Suket
Question 699
The Kulindas Janapada is mentioned in which among the following Puranas?
A. Vishnu Purana
B. Vayu Purana
C. Markandeya Purana
D. All of the above
Question 700
The Lakshna Devi temple in Bharmour is made up of which architectural style?
A. Pyramid style
B. Nagra style
C. Pent roof style
D. Stupa style
Question 701
The leader of Ghadar Party was known as Swami Krishnanand
A. Hardev
B. Bhai Hirdey Ram
C. Mian Jawahar Singh
D. Jawahar Naryal
Question 702
The Lokayukta of Himachal Pradesh is appointed after consultation with the
A. Chief Justice of the High Court of Himachal Pradesh
B. The Leader of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Question 703
The longest State Highway of Himachal Pradesh passes through
A. Shimla-Pathankot
B. Shimla-Solan
C. Shimla-Sirmaur
D. Kangra-Mandi
Question 704
The longest tunnel on Kalka-Shimla railway track is
A. Ram Tunnels
B. Tunnel No 103
C. Barog Tunnel
D. James Tunnel
Question 705
The Mahabharata mentioned that 'Kulinda' people were conquered by
A. Arjuna
B. Smudragupta
C. Asoka
D. None of them
Question 706
The main aim of the Administrative Tribunal of Himachal Pradesh is
A. To provide speedy relief to the people in respect of their grievances.
B. To provide economic assistance to the people of administration.
C. To enquiry about the demands of political parties.
D. None of the above
Question 707
The main language(s) spoken in Kullu district is/are
A. Bhoti
B. Kanashi
C. Hindi
D. Both (B) and (C)
Question 708
The main languages spoken in Sirmaur districts are Hindi, Pahari and
A. Chitkuli
B. Tukpa
C. Lohari
D. Punjabi
Question 709
The main rivers of Lahaul and Spiti are
A. Chandra and Bhaga
B. Spiti and Bhaga
C. Spiti and Tsarap
D. Both (A) and (C)
Question 710
The main source of irrigation in the districts of Himachal Pradesh are:
A. Tube wells
B. Kuhls
C. Wells
D. None of the above
Question 711
The Kanet clan belongs to which tribal community in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Gaddi
B. Lahaula
C. Khasas
D. Swangla
Question 712
The Mandi Conspiracy organised under the influence of Gadar Party took place in which year?
A. 1895-96 AD
B. 1897-98 AD
C. 1902-03 AD
D. 1914-15 AD
Question 713
The micro-irrigation project 'Har Khet ko Pani' was launched under which scheme?
A. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana
B. Rajiv Gandhi Micro-irrigation scheme
C. Command Area Development Programme
D. Rural Infrastructure Development Fund
Question 714
The Mirkula Devi temple at Udaipur sculptures are mainlymade up of ...............
A. metal
B. stone
C. wood
D. All of these
Question 715
The most beautiful valley of Kinnaur district is
A. Sangla
B. Har ki Doon
C. Kangra
D. Pin
Question 716
The municipalities constituted under Municipal Corporation Act, 1994 should have members not less than
A. 20
B. 15
C. 10
D. 7
Question 717
The name of Guru Padamsambhava is assoicated with the lake
A. Tattapani
B. Manikaran
C. Rewalsar
D. Chandratal
Question 718
The National Reasearch Centre for Mushroom is located in which of the following district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Kinnaur
C. Solan
D. Una
Question 719
The driest area of Himachal Pradesh is
A. Spiti
B. Una
C. Chamba
D. Dharamshala
Question 720
The new name of NH-72B is
A. NH-303
B. NH-503
C. NH-707
D. NH-3
Question 721
The new year festival in 'Chandra' and 'Bhaga' valley is called
A. Halda
B. Shivratri
C. Baisakhi
D. Dholru
Question 722
The nine-hole golf course is located in which place of Shimla?
A. Naldehra
B. Bagwati Nagar
C. Rohru
D. Banta
Question 723
The Northern end of which among the following sanctuaries adjoins the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Gamgul
B. Tundah
C. Kugti
D. Kalatop Khajjiar
Question 724
The office of Lt Governor has come to an end by which Act?
A. State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1971
B. Governor of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970
C. The Presidential Order, 1971
D. The Council of Ministers Act, 1970
Question 725
The official language of Himachal Pradesh is
A. Punjabi
B. Pahari
C. Hindi
D. Kangri
Question 726
The oldest hydel project in Himachal Pradesh is ...............
A. Shanan
B. Holi
C. Chaba
D. Nogli
Question 727
The oldest Temple of Manu is situated at
A. Manali
B. Malana
C. Naggar
D. Bajaura
Question 728
The origin of Beas river is in
A. Beas Kund
B. Yamunotri
C. Bara Shingi glacier
D. Gomukh glacier
Question 729
The original inhabitants of Himachal Pradesh belonged to which group of people?
A. Kolarian people
B. People of Indus Valley Civilisation
C. Khashas people or Kshatriyas
D. Mavanas
Question 730
The Panchayat Samiti is the link between the Gram Panchayat and the
A. Gram Sabha
B. Zila Parishad
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Question 731
The Panchayati Raj is a ............... tier system.
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
Question 732
The Pandoh dam links which two important rivers of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Ravi-Chenab
B. Ravi-Beas
C. Beas-Sutlej
D. Sutlej-Yamuna
Question 733
The people of upper Beas valley mostly speak which dialect?
A. Kului
B. Kangri
C. Kinnauri
D. Mandeali
Question 734
Karol region is famous for which mineral?
A. Dolomitic limestone
B. Granular limestone
C. Iron
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 735
The Pin Parbati peak is located in which of the followng districts?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kullu
C. Kinnaur
D. Shimla
Question 736
The Plantation Campaigns of 2018 in Himachal Pradesh focus on which of the following?
A. To plant medicinal plants
B. To plant broad leaved trees
C. To plant shrubs
D. None of the above
Question 737
The popular Holi festival is incomparably celebrated in which place?
A. Mandi
B. Chamba
C. Solan
D. Sujanpur
Question 738
The portrait of Rana Bhup Chand is an example of ............... style of painting.
A. Basholi
B. Arki
C. Kullu
D. Nurpur
Question 739
The powerful king(s) of the Kushanas is/are
A. Kanishka
B. Huviska
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of them
Question 740
The railway line from Kalka to Shimla was built in
A. 1903
B. 1904
C. 1902
D. 1898
Question 741
The revenue of Municipal Council is exceeding to how much rupees?
A. 50 lakh
B. 30 lakh
C. 20 lakh
D. 10 lakh
Question 742
The river Yamuna passes through which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Mandi
B. Sirmaur
C. Hamirpur
D. Una
Question 743
The route Shahpur-Sihunta-Chowari passes by which State Highway?
A. SH-43
B. SH-40
C. SH-33
D. SH-25
Question 744
The scheme that provides Training and Proficiency in computer applications and allied activities is for 1. BPL families 2. Single women 3. SCs/STs 4. Special abled Choose the correct answer
A. 1 and 2
B. 1, 2 and 3
C. 1, 3 and 4
D. All of the above
Question 745
The Second Suket Movement took place under the leadership of
A. Wazir Narottam
B. Ratan Singh
C. Amar Chand
D. All of these
Question 746
The Self-Employment Scheme run by Himachal Pradesh Government provides loans to specially abled people having disability upto what percentage?
A. 70%
B. 60%
C. 30%
D. 40%
Question 747
The silk yarn reeling units have been set up in private sector of which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Bilaspur
C. Mandi
D. All of these
Question 748
The silver coins of Kulindas furnished the name
A. Sumudragupta
B. Amoghabhuti
C. Chandragupta I
D. None of them
Question 749
The smallest district of Himachal Pradesh in terms of area is
A. Solan
B. Bilaspur
C. Hamirpur
D. Una
Question 750
The Social Justice Committee consists of at least ............... member who may be a women or a SC/ST.
A. one
B. two
C. three
D. four
Question 751
The soil present in low hill zone of Himachal Pradesh is good for which crop?
A. Potato
B. Maize
C. Apple
D. Walnut
Question 752
The State Government of Himachal Pradesh launched which among the following systems to bring efficiency and transparency in administration through IT and IT enabled services?
A. HIMSWAN
B. HMIS
C. RCCMS
D. All of these
Question 753
The Suketi Fossil Park is in
A. Bilaspur
B. Sirmaur
C. Shimla
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 754
The term Jhoori means
A. a bird
B. a lover
C. a village
D. a warrior
Question 755
The territory of Rana was known as ......... and of Thakur was .......... .
A. Rahun, Thakurai
B. Rajanakas, Apthakurai
C. Runn, Thankurdalan
D. None of the above
Question 756
The theme of Kinnauri folk song 'Tipsi Banthani' is
A. Usha Devi's curse
B. Love theme
C. Raga theme
D. None of the above
Question 757
The total production capacity of Beas-Sutlej Link Project is
A. 990 MW
B. 320 MW
C. 1100 MW
D. 850 MW
Question 758
The town of Dharamshala is situated in the valley of
A. Chamba
B. Kangra
C. Lahaul
D. Parvati
Question 759
The town of Hamirpur got its name from Raja Hamir Chand of
A. Trigarta dynasty
B. Katoch dynasty
C. Pala dynasty
D. None of these
Question 760
The total length of the Kalka-Shimla Railway Track is
A. 107 km
B. 98 km
C. 333 km
D. 96 km
Question 761
The turpetine or pine oil industry in located in which place of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Nahan
B. Parwanoo
C. Barotiwala
D. Kalka
Question 762
The tribe Pangwala is associated with ........... state.
A. Jammu and Kashmir
B. Karnataka
C. Himachal Pradesh
D. Rajasthan
Question 763
The two major centres of pharmaceutical industry in Himachal Pradesh are
A. Jogindernagar and Palampur
B. Baddi and Paonta Sahib
C. Chail and Auli
D. Kala Amb and Parwanoo
Question 764
The Vashisht hot spring is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Mandi
B. Chamba
C. Kangra
D. Kullu
Question 765
The Ward Committee shall be constituted for the population of ...............
A. 2 lakh or more
B. 3 lakh or more
C. 5 lakh or more
D. 1 lakh or more
Question 766
The Youth Association of India is running camps in which place of Himachal Pradesh? 1. Manali 2. Kangra 3. Dalhousie 4. Kullu
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. 1, 2, 2003
D. 1, 3, 2004
Question 767
The Zanskar range runs along the Eastern boundary of Himachal Pradesh and is cut across by which river?
A. Ravi
B. Beas
C. Sutlej
D. Chenab
Question 768
There is a nine-hole-golf-course located somewhere in Shimla district.Where is it?
A. Chail
B. Kufri
C. Kotgarh
D. Naldehra
Question 769
Thoda is a
A. folk dance
B. folk song
C. tribal community
D. traditional dress
Question 770
Thorny forests are found in which of the following districts?
A. Sirmaur
B. Nalagarh
C. Kullu
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 771
Timber Trail is a popular ropeway situated in which part of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Jubbarhatti
B. Parwanoo
C. Manali
D. Bhuntar
Question 772
To Investigate Dhami Firing Tragedy, an investigation committee was organised by the Indian National Congress (INC), under the Chairmanship of
A. Lala Duni Chand
B. Madan Singh
C. Y. C. Parmar
D. Mian Chunchoo
Question 773
To uplift which classes government gives 50000 per couple for intercastemarriages?
A. Backward Classes
B. Scheduled Tribes
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Question 774
To which direction of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh is located?
A. South
B. East
C. North
D. West
Question 775
Toramana was the chief of
A. Saka tribes
B. Huns tribes
C. Naga tribes
D. Munda Tribes
Question 776
Treaty of Jawalamukhi between Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Raja Sansar Chand held in the year
A. 1819
B. 1846
C. 1809
D. 1820
Question 777
Tundah Wildlife Sanctuary is found in which place?
A. Chamba
B. Kullu
C. Sirmaur
D. Kangra
Question 778
Uhl is a tributary of
A. Ravi river
B. Yamuna river
C. Beas river
D. Sutlej river
Question 779
Ujagjama is a traditional folk dance of
A. Bilaspur
B. Chamba
C. Una
D. Kullu
Question 780
Una, Bilaspur and Hamirpur come under which of the following zones?
A. Zone I
B. Zone II
C. Zone III
D. Zone IV
Question 781
Under Kishori Shakti Yojana the age group varies from ...........
A. 10-17 years
B. 11-18 years
C. 9-16 years
D. 8-18 years
Question 782
Under Mata Shabri Mahila Sashaktikaran Yojana, the beneficiary woman belongs to
A. BPL families
B. SCs families only
C. STs families only
D. All of the above
Question 783
Under Matri Shakti Bima Yojana, how much amount is covered in case of death?
A. Rs. 1.5 Lakh
B. Rs. 2.3 Lakh
C. Rs. 2 Lakh
D. Rs. 1 Lakh
Question 784
Under Mother Teressa Ashaya Matri Sambal Yojana, the amount given is ............. per annum.
A. Rs. 4,000
B. Rs. 3,500
C. Rs. 3,000
D. Rs. 5,000
Question 785
Under Mukhya Mantri Awaas Yojana, the subsidy of Rs. 75,000 is given to ............ .
A. BPL family in General category
B. SCs/STs family
C. Minorities
D. Women in BPL category
Question 786
Under the Indo-German Programme, a dairy development plant has been set up in Mandi district at
A. Joginder Nagar
B. Chakkar
C. Karsog
D. Rewalsar
Question 787
Under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) which among the following crops are covered?
A. Wheat and pulses
B. Maize and paddy
C. Maize and barley
D. Wheat and paddy
Question 788
Under which scheme the Himachal Government, deposits money in bank/post office accounts for poor children?
A. Intergrated Child Development Services
B. Mukhya Mantri Bal Uddhar Yojana
C. Integrated Child Protection Scheme
D. Bal/Balika Suraksha Yojana
Question 789
Under which scheme, the State Government provides basic family package for hospitalisation and critical illness to vulnerable groups?
A. Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme
B. Mukhya Mantri State Health Care Scheme
C. Electronic Health Care Scheme
D. None of the above
Question 790
Under whose reign, the famous school of Kangra Miniature Paintings flourished?
A. Ghumand Chand
B. Jai Singh Kanheya
C. Sansar Chand
D. Rajit Singh
Question 791
Vipasha' is the Sanskrit name of which river?
A. Ravi
B. Beas
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Question 792
Virbhadra Singh belongs to which place of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shimla
B. Sirmaur
C. Kangra
D. Una
Question 793
Vrajeshwari fair is held at
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Shimla
D. Sirmaur
Question 794
Vyas Gufa is located at
A. Hamirpur
B. Chamba
C. Una
D. Bilaspur
Question 795
What amount is given by Government of Himachal Pradesh to care for each orphan or helpless child under Bal/Balika Suraksha Yojana?
A. Rs. 2,000
B. Rs. 3,000
C. Rs. 2,300
D. Rs. 2,800
Question 796
What does the localHimachali term 'Shigri' mean?
A. River
B. Glacier
C. Temple
D. People
Question 797
What is 'Sidu' in Himachal Pradesh?
A. A kind of bread made of wheat flour
B. A painting originated in Kinnaur
C. A kind of art form in Lahaul and Spiti
D. A style of architecture in lower valleys
Question 798
What is Bara Shigri?
A. Bird
B. Peak
C. River
D. Glacier
Question 799
What is Gaddi?
A. A Pastoral Tribe
B. A Schedule Caste
C. District of Himachal Pradesh
D. None of the above
Question 800
What is Guru Ghantal?
A. A Gurudwara in Hamirpur
B. A famous monastery in Lahaul-Spiti
C. A famous hermit of Rishi Lomas in Chamba
D. A tourist place in Kangra
Question 801
What is Tankari?
A. A script
B. A book
C. A village
D. A bird
Question 802
What is the approximate area of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. 5,639 sq km
B. 5,739 sq km
C. 6,401 sq km
D. 6,041 sq km
Question 803
What is the approximate height of Chandertal Lake situated in Lahaul-Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. 4270 m
B. 4290 m
C. 5072 m
D. 4080 m
Question 804
What is the architectural style of Adi Brahma temple of Khokhan?
A. Nagara style
B. Pagoda style
C. Shikara style
D. Both (A) and (C)
Question 805
What is the average elevation of dry alpine forests found in the districts of Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti?
A. 3000 m
B. 7500 m
C. 6000 m
D. 1500 m
Question 806
What is the average rainfall in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1500 mm
B. 1600 mm
C. 2000 mm
D. 3000 mm
Question 807
What is the colour of soil found in low hill soil zone?
A. Light grey to brown
B. Red to brown
C. Light to dark brown
D. Dark brown
Question 808
What is the duration of Panchayat?
A. 6 years
B. 5 years
C. 4 years
D. 3 years
Question 809
What is the extent of state subsidy for setting up polyhouses?
A. 95%
B. 75%
C. 80%
D. 85%
Question 810
What is the level of elevation at which the mid-hill soil zone is found?
A. 900-1000 m
B. 1000-1500 m
C. 500-800 m
D. 1500-3000 m
Question 811
What is the level of elevation at which the mountainous soil zone is found?
A. 1500-3000 m
B. 6100 m
C. 3000-6000 m
D. 1000-1500 m
Question 812
What is the minimum age to become a member of Panchayat?
A. 22
B. 21
C. 23
D. 25
Question 813
What is the objective of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?
A. To encourage the rural people to work
B. To provide 100 days of employment in rural areas
C. To facilitate 300 days employment in rural areas
D. To encourage rural women to promote cottage industries
Question 814
What is the Quorum for helding a meeting of Gram Sabha?
A. 1/4 th
B. 1/3 th
C. 1/5 th
D. 1/2 th
Question 815
What is the rank of Himachal Pradesh as populous state of India?
A. 21st
B. 22nd
C. 16th
D. 14th
Question 816
What is the script of the earliest epigraphically rock inscriptions at Pathiar and Kanhiyara in Kangra?
A. Brahmi
B. Kharosthi
C. Prakrit
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 817
What is the source of water supply in Bhabour Sahib Phase-II Project in Una?
A. Beas River
B. Swan River
C. Nangal Dam
D. Pong Dam
Question 818
What percent of total geographical area of Himachal Pradesh comes under forests?
A. 60.50%
B. 61.66%
C. 65.50%
D. 66.50%
Question 819
What percentage of the total population of Himachal Pradesh follows Sikhism?
A. 0.12%
B. 1.21%
C. 1.25%
D. 1.94%
Question 820
What was the 'Sanskrit name' given to river Ravi around 1000 BC?
A. Irawati
B. Purushini
C. Vipasha
D. Mandakini
Question 821
What was the confederacy of six republics mentioned in the Mahabharata and other books, known as?
A. Kuluta
B. Trigarta
C. Audumbaras
D. Kulindas
Question 822
What was the earlier name of Nalagarh?
A. Kiratpur
B. Hindur
C. Kahlur
D. Trigarta
Question 823
What was the name of river Ravi during vedic times?
A. Arjikiya
B. Purushni
C. Iravati
D. Vipasa
Question 824
What was the Shiwalik Mountain as in ancient texts?
A. Har Ki Doon
B. Mainak Parbat
C. Valley of Flowers
D. Hanging Garden
Question 825
What was the total number of nominated members in the first Himachal Vidhan Sabha constituted in 1951-52?
A. Two
B. Three
C. Four
D. None of these
Question 826
What was the original name of underground Hydel Project 'Sanjay Vidyut Priyojana'?
A. Sal-II
B. Bhaba
C. Malana-I
D. Neogal
Question 827
What was the other name of Shimla conference that took place on 25th June, 1945?
A. Himachal Conference
B. Wavell Conference
C. British India Conference
D. Gandhi Conference
Question 828
When did Dr. Y. S. Parmar become the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for the first time?
A. 24th March, 1952
B. 24th March, 1954
C. 28th January, 1953
D. 28th January, 1954
Question 829
When did Himachal Pradesh Abolition of Big Landed Estates Act receive presidential assent?
A. 1956
B. 1957
C. 1955
D. 1954
Question 830
When did Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University Palampur establish?
A. 1940
B. 1952
C. 1970
D. 1978
Question 831
When did Himachal Pradesh become Union Territory under Lt Governor?
A. 1st November, 1956
B. 3rd December, 1956
C. 25th January, 1956
D. 15th August, 1956
Question 832
When did the Chief Commissioner's Province of Himachal Pradesh come into existence?
A. 15th April, 1950
B. 15th April, 1948
C. 26th January, 1950
D. 26th January, 1948
Question 833
When did the construction of Bhakhra Dam start?
A. 1951
B. 1948
C. 1949
D. 1950
Question 834
When did the High Court of Delhi extended to Union Territory of Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1960
B. 1962
C. 1965
D. 1966
Question 835
When did the number of members in Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha increase from 36 to 41?
A. 1952
B. 1991
C. 1953
D. 1954
Question 836
When does the Court of Judicial Commissioner in Himachal Pradesh started functioning regularly?
A. 15th September, 1950
B. 15th August, 1948
C. 16th August, 1948
D. 16th September, 1950
Question 837
When State Reorganisation commission in Himachal Pradesh was formed?
A. 1952
B. 1953
C. 1954
D. 1960
Question 838
When was 'Beti Hai Anmol Yojana' launched in Himachal Pradesh?
A. June, 2009
B. July, 2010
C. August, 2011
D. September, 2010
Question 839
When was doordarshan set up in the state?
A. 1995
B. 1994
C. 1997
D. 1992
Question 840
When was Nagarkot (Kangra) attacked by Timur?
A. 1349 AD
B. 1236 AD
C. 1398 AD
D. 1409 AD
Question 841
When was Himachal Pradesh became Union Territory?
A. 4th July, 1956
B. 24th September, 1956
C. 1st November, 1956
D. 21st September, 1956
Question 842
When was Himachal Pradesh High Court established?
A. 25th January, 1971
B. 28th January, 1956
C. 27th July, 1971
D. 25th April, 1956
Question 843
When was Himachal Road Transport Corporation set up?
A. 1st January, 1971
B. 30th December, 1971
C. 2nd October, 1947
D. 2nd October, 1974
Question 844
When was the Himachal circle separated from the North-West circle of post offices by the Central Government?
A. 1961
B. 1979
C. 1986
D. 2001
Question 845
When was the Himachal State Government's Scheme to provide financial assistance and support services to rape victims launched?
A. 22nd Sep, 2012
B. 22nd Aug, 2016
C. 21st Nov, 2015
D. 23rd Oct, 2011
Question 846
When was the MAA Scheme (Mother's Absolute Affection) launched by State Government of Himachal Pradesh?
A. April, 2018
B. May, 2015
C. September, 2017
D. June, 2010
Question 847
When was the nutrition scheme for HIV positive children launched by Himachal state?
A. March, 2016
B. January, 2018
C. April, 2012
D. September, 2015
Question 848
Whenwas theDepartment of Youth Services established in Himachal Pradesh?
A. 1965
B. 1971
C. 1994
D. 1982
Question 849
Where in Himachal Pradesh Bee keeping was introduced as a source of livelihood?
A. Kullu Valley
B. Spiti Valley
C. Solan
D. Nahan
Question 850
Where in Himachal Pradesh is rock salt industry located?
A. Solan
B. Kullu
C. Mandi
D. Hamirpur
Question 851
Where in Himachal Pradesh is the Asia's highest hockey stadium located?
A. Shimla
B. Solan
C. Sirmour
D. Shilaroo
Question 852
Where in Himachal Pradesh is the Small Industries Service Institute located that is a State Government organisation to encourage small scale industries?
A. Kullu
B. Solan
C. Sirmaur
D. Kangra
Question 853
Where in Himachal Pradesh was the capital of Gorkhas during eighteenth century?
A. Nalagarh
B. Arki
C. Guler
D. Suket
Question 854
Where in Himachal Pradesh, mushroom growing and canning is taking the shape of a well-developed industry?
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Kinnaur
D. Solan
Question 855
Where in Himachal Pradesh, the world's highest post office is located?
A. Hikkim (Lahaul and Spiti)
B. Dehragopipur (Kangra)
C. Manali (Kullu)
D. Shimla
Question 856
Where in Himachal Pradesh, wells are the major source of irrigation?
A. Una
B. Kullu
C. Shimla
D. Kangra
Question 857
Where is fruit demonstration farm in Una district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Saloh
B. Ghanari
C. Haroli
D. Amb
Question 858
Where inHimachal Pradesh the first tragic incident of firing the Satyagrahis took place?
A. Dhami
B. Theog
C. Baghal
D. None of these
Question 859
Where is 260 MW Hibra Hydroelectric Projects being undertaken?
A. Kullu district
B. Chamba district
C. Sirmaur district
D. Kangra district
Question 860
Where is horse breeding farm in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Lari
B. Joginder Nagar
C. Jispa
D. Kibber
Question 861
Where is Bandar Ghati (Monkey valley)?
A. Chamba
B. Kangra
C. Sirmaur
D. Kullu
Question 862
Where is Bhuri Singh Museum?
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Mandi
D. Shimla
Question 863
Where is Kye Monastery?
A. Chamba
B. Dharamshala
C. Spiti
D. Bilaspur
Question 864
Where is mobile soil testing lab set up in Himachal Pradesh in 2010-11?
A. Palampur
B. Rajban
C. Barmana
D. Kaniara
Question 865
Where is Rongtong Hydel Project of 2MW capacity?
A. Kangra
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Mandi
D. Kullu
Question 866
Where is sheep breeding farm in Shimla?
A. Jeori
B. Bamta
C. Chharabra
D. Jubbal
Question 867
Where is the headquarters of DD Himachal located?
A. Baddi
B. Shimla
C. Kasauli
D. Sirmaur
Question 868
Where is the only temple of Rishi Lomushri located in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shimla
B. Rewalsar
C. Bharmour
D. Manikaran
Question 869
Where is the University for Horticulture and Forestry located in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Solan
B. Hamirpur
C. Una
D. Shimla
Question 870
Where was the first radio station set up in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bilaspur
B. Shimla
C. Solan
D. Kangra
Question 871
Where, in Himachal Pradesh, is the 81 ft idol of Lord Shiva installed?
A. Kotla Kalan
B. Kalatop
C. Sultanpur
D. Dharamshala
Question 872
Which action of Raja Sansar Chand promoted the hill chiefs to invite Gorkhas to invade Kangra?
A. Merger of many small states into Kangra state.
B. Intervention of Sansar Chand into Nepal's administration.
C. Sansar Chand helped Maharaja Ranjit Singh to over rule the Nepal Government.
D. His policy towards the Gorkhas community.
Question 873
Which among the following animals is found in Pin Valley National Park?
A. Barking deer
B. Black bear
C. Red fox
D. Striped hyena
Question 874
Which airport is being developed by Airport Authority of India (AAI) in collaboration with Government of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shimla
B. Gaggal
C. Bhuntar
D. Kullu
Question 875
Which among the following area do not falls under the scheduled area for tribal population identified by Himachal Pradesh?
A. Pangi Valley
B. Bharmour
C. Sirmaur
D. Kinnaur
Question 876
Which among the following area do not lie in the dry hill soil zone?
A. Pangi
B. Kinnaur
C. Lahaul
D. Paonta
Question 877
Which among the following bridges connects Hamirpur and Kangra districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Pandoh Bridge
B. Nadaun Bridge
C. Mandi Bridge
D. Luri Bridge
Question 878
Which among the following bridges is largest bridge in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Totapani Bridge
B. Slapper Bridge
C. Paonta Sahib Bridge
D. Victoria Bridge
Question 879
Which among the following bridges is the highest bridge in Asia?
A. Kandror Bridge
B. Lahaul Bridge
C. Luri Bridge
D. Poanta Sahib Bridge
Question 880
Which among the following bridges is the oldest bridge in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Slapper Bridge
B. Dehra Gopipur Bridge
C. Victoria Bridge
D. Wangtu Bridge
Question 881
Which among the following district is the largest sheep rearing area in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Una
B. Chamba
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Shimla
Question 882
Which among the following district of Himachal Pradesh do not touch the state of Punjab?
A. Sirmaur
B. Solan
C. Bilaspur
D. Kangra
Question 883
Which among the following districts has covered maximum foodgrain area in the state of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Mandi
C. Shimla
D. Kinnaur
Question 884
Which among the following districts has highest geographical area in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chamba
B. Kangra
C. Bilaspur
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 885
Which among the following districts has least road length?
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Una
D. Kinnaur
Question 886
Which among the following districts has the lowest rural female literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Una
D. Hamirpur
Question 887
Which among the following districts has the lowest urban female literacy rate?
A. Kangra
B. Shimla
C. Hamirpur
D. Bilaspur
Question 888
Which among the following fair is also known as 'Dalli da Nhaun'?
A. Jagra fair
B. Lavi fair
C. Shivratri fair
D. Pata fair
Question 889
Which among the following districts is formed on 15th April, 1948?
A. Kullu
B. Bilaspur
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Mandi
Question 890
Which among the following districts is fully located in the Shiwalik hills?
A. Kangra
B. Solan
C. Una
D. Sirmaur
Question 891
Which among the following festivals also known as 'Maghi' festival in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Halda
B. Fulaich
C. Lohri
D. Khepa
Question 892
Which among the following forests has maximum expansion in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Himalayan moist temperate forests
B. sub-alpine and alpine forests
C. Tropical thorny forests
D. Sub-tropical pine forests
Question 893
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has started livestock Insurance Scheme in 2006?
A. Una and Bilaspur
B. Kullu and Kinnaur
C. Mandi and Kangra
D. Shimla and Chamba
Question 894
Which among the following fort is known as Nalapani?
A. Nalagarh Fort
B. Kalanga Fort
C. Nurpur Fort
D. Taragarh Fort
Question 895
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest % of SCs population?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kullu
C. Bilaspur
D. Shimla
Question 896
Which among the following fruit forms the major component of food processing industry in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Mango
B. Apple
C. Pineapple
D. Apricot
Question 897
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest % of STs population?
A. Kangra
B. Kinnaur
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Solan
Question 898
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest female literacy rate?
A. Una
B. Hamirpur
C. Kangra
D. Shimla
Question 899
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest literacy rate?
A. Kangra
B. Una
C. Hamirpur
D. Shimla
Question 900
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest male literacy rate?
A. Bilaspur
B. Shimla
C. Hamirpur
D. Kullu
Question 901
Which among the following glaciers do not lie in Lahaul and Spiti district?
A. Lady of Keylong
B. Chandra
C. Bhaga
D. Trichu
Question 902
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest SCs literacy rate?
A. Bilaspur
B. Shimla
C. Hamirpur
D. Kullu
Question 903
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest SCs sex ratio?
A. Hamirpur
B. Kangra
C. Shimla
D. Kullu
Question 904
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest sex ratio as per the Census 2011?
A. Kullu
B. Kangra
C. Hamirpur
D. Mandi
Question 905
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest STs literacy rate?
A. Kullu
B. Kangra
C. Hamirpur
D. Una
Question 906
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest STs sex ratio?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kinnaur
C. Kangra
D. Shimla
Question 907
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the highest urban male literacy rate?
A. Chamba
B. Hamirpur
C. Shimla
D. Solan
Question 908
Which among the following had credit to spread or preach Buddhism in Himalayan states?
A. Majjhima
B. Ashoka
C. Bindusar
D. Bimbisar
Question 909
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest % of SCs population?
A. Solan
B. Mandi
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Kullu
Question 910
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest literacy rate?
A. Kullu
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Chamba
D. Solan
Question 911
Which among the following has emerged as a hub for textiles in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Baddi
B. Amb
C. Golthai
D. Parwanoo
Question 912
Which among the following districts of Himachal Pradesh touches the boundary of Uttarakhand?
A. Kangra
B. Solan
C. Kinnaur
D. Kullu
Question 913
Which among the following is a major district for floriculture in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kinnaur
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. None of the above
Question 914
Which among the following is a man-made lake?
A. Maharana Pratap Sagar
B. Gobind Sagar
C. Pandoh lake
D. All of the above
Question 915
Which among the following is a medicinal plant found in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Karnphool
B. Daruhaldi
C. Kutki
D. All of the above
Question 916
Which among the following is a newspaper that comes out daily inHimachal Pradesh?
A. Him Samwahak
B. Him Satta
C. Chamba News
D. Uday Bharat
Question 917
Which among the following is a popular daily in Himachal Pradesh that is not published in the state?
A. Uday Bharat
B. Veer Arjun
C. Amar Ujala
D. Himachal Brahmastra
Question 918
Which among the following is a special dish prepared during festivals by a particular caste in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Aktori
B. Bhey
C. Madra
D. Dham
Question 919
Which among the following is an agro-based industry in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Hadicraft
B. Breweries
C. Jams and Juices
D. Both (B) and (C)
Question 920
Which among the following is an objective of Himachal Organic Mission 2020?
A. More production of food crops
B. Production of Kiwi fruit
C. Develop waste lands for grazing
D. Produce more seed potatoes
Question 921
Which among the following is called Gateway of Lahaul?
A. Khoskar
B. Markula
C. Tandi
D. Keylong
Question 922
Which among the following is not a place of archaeological discoveries in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Nalagarh
B. Dharampur
C. Suketi
D. Kalpa
Question 923
Which among the following is not a postal service division of the Himachal Pradesh?
A. Dehra
B. Rampur BSR
C. Subathu
D. Chamba
Question 924
Which among the following is not a tributary of Ravi river in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Baira
B. Siul
C. Banner
D. Tant Giari
Question 925
Which among the following is not a variety of fish culture in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Schizothorax
B. Golden mahseer
C. Mirror carp
D. Murrah
Question 926
Which among the following is not located in Shimla district?
A. Sunni
B. Theog
C. Karsog
D. Kumarsain
Question 927
Which among the following is not one of the names of Kangra?
A. Bhimkot
B. Pathankot
C. Jalandharyan
D. Susharmapura
Question 928
Which among the following is not true regarding the objective of Industrial Policy of 2013?
A. To achieve industrial growth rate of 15%.
B. Employment opportunities for about 3 lakh people.
C. Aimed to increase 30% of GDP of Himachal Pradesh for manufacturing sector.
D. Promote eco friendly systems.
Question 929
Which among the following is the largest wildlife sanctuary of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Manali
B. Kibber
C. Bandli
D. Kugti
Question 930
Which among the following is the smallest State Highway of Himachal Pradesh?
A. SH-22
B. SH-39
C. SH-8
D. SH-1
Question 931
Which among the following is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Western Tragopan
B. Eastern Tragopan
C. Peacock
D. None of these
Question 932
Which among the following is/are a high altitude lake?
A. Prashar lake
B. Nako lake
C. Suraj Tal lake
D. All of the above
Question 933
Which among the following is/are served by the Secretariat officers and staffs?
A. House of Assembly
B. The Speaker
C. The Deputy Speaker
D. All of these
Question 934
Which among the following Himalayan king, allied with Chanakya to ascend the throne of Magadha?
A. Sudas
B. Divodas
C. Parvatak
D. Shambara
Question 935
Which among the following Horticulture Mission is based on 'end to end approach'?
A. HMNEH
B. MIS
C. MIDH
D. None of these
Question 936
Which among the following Indian film actress belongs to Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Preity Zinta
B. Swara Bhaskar
C. Kangna Ranaut
D. Minisha Lamba
Question 937
Which among the following Industry contribute 7.2% in the state GDP?
A. Agro-based Industries
B. Cement Industry
C. It and Electronics Industries
D. Tourism Industry
Question 938
Which among the following newspaper in Himachal Pradesh is not weekly?
A. Himachal Brahmastra
B. Chamba News
C. Himachal Dhwani
D. Him Satta
Question 939
Which among the following operates its flight on daily basis to Jubbarhatti Airport?
A. Air Asia
B. Deccan Airways
C. Go Air
D. Jet Airways
Question 940
Which among the following organisations assists in the scheme called 'mobile fish market vehicle'?
A. NFDB
B. MIDH
C. Fishfed
D. Government of India
Question 941
Which among the following place does not have sheep breeding and development centre?
A. Sarol (Chamba)
B. Nagwain (Mandi)
C. Tal (Hamirpur)
D. Jeori (Shimla)
Question 942
Which among the following place is known for Bil-Kaleshwar Mahadev temple?
A. Trigarta
B. Nadaun
C. Ropar
D. Markand
Question 943
Which among the following place was visited by Guru Nanak in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sirmaur
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Jwalamukhi
D. All of these
Question 944
Which among the following places has herbal garden in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Jungle Jhalera
B. Neri
C. Dumreda
D. All of these
Question 945
Which among the following programmes come under the Watershed Development Programme?
A. Drought Prone Area Programme
B. Integrated Wasteland Development Programme
C. Desert Development Programme
D. All of the above
Question 946
Which among the following river is considered as sorrow of Himachal Pradesh during monsoon?
A. Bata
B. Swan
C. Beas
D. Sutlej
Question 947
Which among the following rivers joins the Tons river at the base of the Chakrata massif near the border of Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh?
A. Pabbar
B. Patsari
C. Asni
D. Giri
Question 948
Which among the following Scheduled Tribes communities had the highest population in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bhot
B. Gaddi
C. Jad
D. Domba
Question 949
Which among the following Scheduled Tribes communities has the highest sex ratio in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kanaura
B. Lahaula
C. Bhot
D. Gaddi
Question 950
Which among the following Scheduled Tribes has the lowest literacy rate in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bhot
B. Pangwala
C. Kanaura
D. Lahaula
Question 951
Which among the following Scheduled Tribes has the lowest sex ratio in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kinaura
B. Gaddi
C. Bhot
D. Beta
Question 952
Which among the following schemes is/are merged with Integrated Handloom Development Scheme (IHDS)?
A. Deen Dayal Hathkargha Protsahan Yojana (DDHPY)
B. Integrated Handloom Training Project (IHTP)
C. Integrated Handloom Cluster Development Scheme (IHCDS)
D. All of the above
Question 953
Which among the following state of India refer as Dev Bhumi?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. Uttarakhand
C. Sikkim
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Question 954
Which among the following temples are in Mandapa style?
A. Triloknath temple
B. Surya temple
C. Visheshwara Mahadev temple
D. Ardhnareshwar temple
Question 955
Which among the following was the capital of Kuluta, the ancient Janapada?
A. Kullu
B. Naggar
C. Sirmur
D. Jubbal
Question 956
Which among the following wildlife sanctuaries is also known as Raksham Chitkul?
A. Sangla
B. Pong Dam
C. Kalatop Khajjiar
D. Dhauladhar
Question 957
Which among the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kanawar
B. Tirthan
C. Kais
D. All of these
Question 958
Which among the following wildlife sanctuaries is located in Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bandli
B. Nargu
C. Shikari Devi
D. All of these
Question 959
Which among the following wildlife sanctuaries is located on the bank of Sutlej river?
A. Kugti
B. Majathal
C. Tirthan
D. Rupi Bhaba
Question 960
Which among the following wildlife sanctuaries is/are located in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chail
B. Churdhar
C. Manali
D. Tundah
Question 961
Which among the following wildlife sanctuary is located in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Gamgul
B. Tundah
C. Kalatop Khajjiar
D. All of these
Question 962
Which bank is collaborating in implementation of Doodh Ganga Scheme in Himachal Pradesh?
A. SBI
B. Indian Bank
C. NABARD
D. UCO Bank
Question 963
Which battle marked the friendship between Sikhs and the hill states of Mandi and Kullu?
A. Anglo-Sikh War I
B. Battle of Nalapani
C. Batle of Bhangani
D. Anglo-Gorkha War
Question 964
Which bird species mainly attracts tourists in Daranghati Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Western tragopan
B. Koklas pheasant
C. Cheer pheasant
D. Kalij pheasant
Question 965
Which British Officer discovered the spot where Shimla was later built as a hill station?
A. Lord Amherst
B. Major Kennedy
C. Col. Armstrong
D. Lord Dalhousie
Question 966
Which cement factory is located at the place Barmana?
A. ACC
B. JP Cement
C. Grasim
D. Larsen and Tourbo
Question 967
Which country is assisting in Swan River Integrated Watershed Management Project in Una?
A. China
B. USA
C. France
D. Japan
Question 968
Which deity is worshipped in Kullu Dussehra festival?
A. Goddess Kali
B. Goddess Saraswati
C. Lord Shiva
D. Lord Raghunathji
Question 969
Which among the following lake is located in Bilaspur?
A. Prashar Lake
B. Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake
C. Gobind Sagar Lake
D. Parshuram Lake
Question 970
Which among the following lakes is called as Lohitya Sarovar by Hiuen Tsang?
A. Gobind Sagar lake
B. Dashir lake
C. Dal lake
D. Chandertal Lake
Question 971
Which among the following months is the hottest month of Himachal Pradesh?
A. April
B. June
C. February
D. None of the above
Question 972
Which dialect is spoken in Chamba?
A. Baghati
B. Chitkul
C. Homskad
D. Bhatyali
Question 973
Which district in Himachal Pradesh has it borders with Sirmaur, Uttarakhand, Solan and Mandi?
A. Shimla
B. Una
C. Kinnaur
D. Kullu
Question 974
Which district in Himachal Pradesh has its mention in Mahabharata too?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kinnaur
C. Kangra
D. Shimla
Question 975
Which district in Himachal Pradesh has the highest concentration of Yak as part of livestock population?
A. Kinnaur
B. Mandi
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Sirmaur
Question 976
Which district in Himachal Pradesh has the scantiest rainfall?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kangra
C. Chamba
D. Solan
Question 977
Which district in Himachal Pradesh is the highest producer of mango?
A. Kangra
B. Mandi
C. Hamirpur
D. Bilaspur
Question 978
Which district shared the boundaries with maximum number of districts in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shimla
B. Mandi
C. Kullu
D. Both (A) and (B)
Question 979
Which district(s) were founded in 1972?
A. Solan
B. Una
C. Hamirpur
D. All of these
Question 980
Which districts are present in the mountainous soil zone of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra and Kullu
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Una and Bilaspur
D. Sirmaur and Chamba
Question 981
Which district of Himachal Pradesh got maximum rain in 2014 during the post-monsoon season (October- November)?
A. Solan
B. Chamba
C. Hamirpur
D. Kullu
Question 982
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has earned fame for its Rumals?
A. Kangra
B. Bilaspur
C. Una
D. Chamba
Question 983
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has least population density?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Hamirpur
C. Una
D. Solan
Question 984
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest SCs female literacy rate?
A. Kangra
B. Una
C. Hamirpur
D. Chamba
Question 985
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest STs male literacy rate?
A. Una
B. Sirmaur
C. Hamirpur
D. Kangra
Question 986
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the largest ice skating rink of India?
A. Shimla
B. Una
C. Sirmaur
D. Kangra
Question 987
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest % of STs population?
A. Kangra
B. Hamirpur
C. Kullu
D. Kinnaur
Question 988
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest percentage of forest area in relation to its geographical area?
A. Hamirpur
B. Solan
C. Bilaspur
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 989
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest rural population, as per the Census 2011?
A. Kullu
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Hamirpur
D. Una
Question 990
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest SCs female literacy rate?
A. Kangra
B. Chamba
C. Una
D. Shimla
Question 991
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest SCs male literacy rate?
A. Chamba
B. Una
C. Sirmaur
D. Kangra
Question 992
Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the lowest STs sex ratio?
A. Hamirpur
B. Sirmaur
C. Chamba
D. Kangra
Question 993
Which district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for hot springs?
A. Kullu
B. Mandi
C. Chamba
D. Bilaspur
Question 994
Which district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for salt mines?
A. Kullu
B. Mandi
C. Solan
D. Bilaspur
Question 995
Which district of Himachal Pradesh makes boundary with Tibet?
A. Kullu
B. Solan
C. Kangra
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 996
Which district of Himachal Pradesh occupies top position in the production of ginger?
A. Shimla
B. Sirmaur
C. Mandi
D. Bilaspur
Question 997
Which dynasty came to power in Himalayan region after the fall of the Mauryan?
A. Kushana
B. Shung
C. Gupta
D. Saka
Question 998
Which erstwhile district of Himachal Pradesh was pioneer in the field of hydro electricity generation?
A. Kangra
B. Hamirpur
C. Shimla
D. Chamba
Question 999
Which festival is also known as 'Buddhi Diwali'?
A. Fulaich
B. Gotsi
C. Halda
D. Dyali
Question 1000
Which fair is held in the memory of the yearly assembly of Renuka and Parshuram?
A. Renuka Fair
B. Minjar Fair
C. Lavi Fair
D. None of these
Question 1001
Which festival is celebrated mainly by the Gaddis in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Nawala
B. Faag
C. Ladarcha
D. Tipa
Question 1002
Which festival is related with 'Light and Lantern'?
A. Faag
B. Geotar
C. Lachhang
D. Halda
Question 1003
Which folk drama is performed in 'Akhada'?
A. Sih
B. Bura
C. Kariyala
D. Rawal
Question 1004
Which festival of Kinnaar is famous for 'flowers'?
A. Faguli
B. Ukyaang
C. Bishu
D. Dyali
Question 1005
Which folk song belongs to Chamba district?
A. Gangi
B. Suhi-Geet
C. Ghodi
D. Naati
Question 1006
Which folk song is based on classical Ragas?
A. Jhoori
B. Laman
C. Samskara
D. Dholru
Question 1007
Which festival of Lahaul is parallel to Diwali?
A. Halda
B. Tipa
C. Lachhang
D. Panch Bhism
Question 1008
Which fruit grown in Himachal Pradesh is also referred as 'Zardalu'?
A. Apple
B. Apricot
C. Plum
D. Kagzi lime
Question 1009
Which golf course is maintained by Indian Army?
A. Annandale
B. Khajjiar
C. Naldehra
D. Qutab
Question 1010
Which golf course was established by Lord Curzon in 1903.
A. Annandale
B. Khajjiar
C. Naldehra
D. All of these
Question 1011
Which Gorkha ruler acquired Kumaun, Garhwal, Sirmaur and other small hill states in 1805 AD?
A. Amar Singh Thapa
B. Sansar Chand
C. Fateh Prakash
D. Girisen
Question 1012
Which Himachali author has authored 'Antim Aranya' and 'Shatabdi Ke Dhalte Varshon Mein'?
A. Anita Desai
B. Shanta Kumar
C. L. C. Pandey
D. Nirmal Verma
Question 1013
Which Himachali ruler renovated the famous Baijnath Temple in Kangra in the 19th Century?
A. Hari Chand
B. Shusharma
C. Sansar Chand
D. Ali Jafar Khan
Question 1014
Which Hindu king was able to capture back the Kangra fort from the Mughals in 1783 AD?
A. Raja Ghumand Chand
B. Raja Bir Chand
C. Raja Chatar Singh
D. Raja Sansar Chand
Question 1015
Which group of Khampas take part in Geotar and Ladarcha fairs which are held in Spiti and Kinnaur?
A. Khunu and Piti
B. Gaddi
C. Gujjar
D. Bodh
Question 1016
Which hydel project in Himachal Pradesh is situated totally underground?
A. Sanjay Vidyut Pariyojana
B. Neugal Hydroelectric Power Project
C. Malana-II Hydroelectric Power Project
D. Upper Joiner Hydroelectric Power Project
Question 1017
Which hill states were the main centres of Quit India Movement in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bashahr, Sialkot, Rohru
B. Nalagarh, Suket, Keonthal
C. Mandi, Dodra, Baghal
D. Shimla, Kullu, Kangra
Question 1018
Which hill station in Himachal Pradesh also serves as an air force base?
A. Kasauli
B. Shimla
C. Manali
D. Khajjiyar
Question 1019
Which is the biggest irrigation project in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Balh Valley Project
B. Bhabour Sahib Project
C. Shahnehar Project
D. Siddhartha Project
Question 1020
Which is the coldest place in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Keylong
B. Shimla
C. Kullu
D. Chamba
Question 1021
Which is the first Himachali feature film that was released in 2017?
A. Aditi
B. Himsuta
C. Saanjh
D. None of the above
Question 1022
Which is the easternmost river in the state of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Ravi
B. Yamuna
C. Sutlej
D. Beas
Question 1023
Which is the highest hill station in India ?
A. Kangra
B. Lahaul
C. Kullu
D. Shimla
Question 1024
Which is the largest Airport in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kullu
B. Gaggal
C. Jubbarhatti
D. Bhuntar
Question 1025
Which is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bara Shigri
B. Bhadal
C. Bhaga
D. Chandra
Question 1026
Which is the largest artificial lake in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Govind Sagar
B. Nako Lake
C. Pandoh Lake
D. Manimalesh Lake
Question 1027
Which is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Surajtal
B. Chamera
C. Renuka
D. Lama
Question 1028
Which is the largest river in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chenab
B. Sutlej
C. Beas
D. Ravi
Question 1029
Which is the longest river in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chenab
B. Ravi
C. Beas
D. Sutlej
Question 1030
Which is the only broad gauge railway line in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kalka-Shimla
B. Nangal-Una-Charuru
C. Pathankot-Jogindernagar
D. Bhatinda-Shimla
Question 1031
Which is the only mineral in the state which is found in abundance?
A. Gypsum
B. Lignite
C. Limestone
D. Barytes
Question 1032
Which is the only newspaper in Himachal Pradesh that has separate district pullouts?
A. Divya Himachal
B. Veer Arjun
C. Kshtriya Tej
D. Him Rakshak
Question 1033
Which is the rainiest place in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Dharamshala
B. Chamba
C. Una
D. Bilaspur
Question 1034
Which is the most widely read magazine in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Giriraj
B. Himachal Dhwani
C. Uday Bharat
D. Himprastha
Question 1035
Which lake in district Lahaul and Spiti is known as the 'Lake of the Moon'?
A. Lama Lake
B. Dashir Lake
C. Chandertal Lake
D. Dal Lake
Question 1036
Which lake in Himachal Pradesh has a floating Island?
A. Prashar lake
B. Surajtal lake
C. Chamera lake
D. Renuka lake
Question 1037
Which lake in Mandi district is known for floating Island?
A. Pong Lake
B. Rewalsar lake
C. Yunam-so lake
D. Parvati lake
Question 1038
Which is the world's highest motorable village in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kufri
B. Kunnu
C. Kawar
D. Kibber
Question 1039
Which Katoch ruler built the Kangra Fort?
A. Sansar Chand
B. Amar Singh
C. Shri Chand
D. Susharman Chand
Question 1040
Which language is used as the second official language of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Urdu
B. Hindi
C. English
D. Sanskrit
Question 1041
Which large river does the tributary 'Tons' join?
A. Ravi
B. Yamuna
C. Beas
D. Chenab
Question 1042
Which law introduced diarchy type of government in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Territorial Council Act, 1956
B. Union Territary Act, 1950
C. Territorial Council Act, 1960
D. None of the above
Question 1043
Which mineral is found in Rajban, Bharti and Korga areas of Sirmaur district?
A. Limestone
B. Gold
C. Gypsum
D. Silver
Question 1044
Which major river does the tributary Banganga join in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Ravi
B. Chenab
C. Yamuna
D. Beas
Question 1045
Which major river forms the Kangra and Kullu valleys?
A. Ravi
B. Beas
C. Chenab
D. Sutlej
Question 1046
Which major river of Himachal Pradesh flows through Kangra and Kullu valleys?
A. Ravi
B. Sutlej
C. Chenab
D. Beas
Question 1047
Which major type of vegetation is found in tropical dry deciduous forests?
A. Thorny bushes
B. Sal and Shisham
C. Chir and Pine
D. None of the above
Question 1048
Which mountain pass connects Spiti to Ladakh?
A. Kangla
B. Jalsu
C. Kunzum
D. Debsa
Question 1049
Which Muslim ruler constructed a mosque inside the fort of Nagarkot?
A. Akbar
B. Shah Jahan
C. Jahangir
D. Aurangzeb
Question 1050
Which Muslim ruler made a treaty with Raja Rup Chand in 1361 AD?
A. Mahmud Ghaznavi
B. Mohammad-Bin-Tughlaq
C. Firoz Shah Tughlaq
D. Mohammad Begh
Question 1051
Which Muslim Sultan displayed great religious tolerance on his expedition and spared the temple of Jawalamukhi form plunder?
A. Mahmud Ghaznavi
B. Mohammad Ghori
C. Mohammad-Bin-Tughlaq
D. Mohammad Begh
Question 1052
Which National Highway covers the longest route in Himachal Pradesh?
A. NH-154
B. NH-3
C. NH-5
D. NH-7
Question 1053
Which National Highway covers the smallest route in Himachal Pradesh?
A. NH-1A
B. NH-72
C. NH-73A
D. NH-20A
Question 1054
Which of following subjects is under the control of Territorial Council?
A. Finance
B. Judiciary
C. Law and Order
D. Education
Question 1055
Which of the following about Paramparagat Krishi Vikas Yojana is true? 1. It is a goverment scheme. 2. It aims to increase cultivation. 3. It provides fertilizers at low rates.
A. Only 1 and 2
B. Only 2 and 3
C. Both 1 and 3
D. All of the above
Question 1056
Which of the following area is naturally having gentle routes for mountain cycling?
A. Kaza
B. Manali
C. Bilaspur
D. Sangla
Question 1057
Which of the following climate zones of Himachal Pradesh receives highest rainfall?
A. Humid sub-tropical
B. Humid temperate zone
C. Wet temperate zone
D. Sub-humid sub-tropical zone
Question 1058
Which of the following climatic zones receives 150 cm of rainfall and has humid to cold arid climate according to altitude?
A. Zone II
B. Zone I
C. Zone III
D. Zone IV
Question 1059
Which of the following company is not the pharmaceutical industry set up in the state?
A. Ranbaxy
B. Larsen and Toubro
C. Morepen and Torrent
D. Dr Reddy's Lab
Question 1060
Which of the following dam is described as New Temple of Resurgent India by Jawaharlal Nehru?
A. Gobind Sagar Dam
B. Bhakra Nangal Dam
C. Nathpa Jhakri
D. None of the above
Question 1061
Which of the following dance forms is performed by Lamas?
A. Cham Dance
B. Dandras Dance
C. Khaydayat Dance
D. Chhambha Dance
Question 1062
Which of the following dance is also known as 'Devil Dance'?
A. Chhanak Cham Dance
B. Cham Dance
C. Dandras Dance
D. Demon Dance
Question 1063
Which of the following dances is performed during new year celebration?
A. Bhangra
B. Losar Shona Dance
C. Swang Tegi
D. Shan Dance
Question 1064
Which of the following district has the highest rural female literacy rate?
A. Chamba
B. Hamirpur
C. Una
D. Bilaspur
Question 1065
Which of the following district has the lowest SCs sex ratio?
A. Kangra
B. Solan
C. Sirmaur
D. Mandi
Question 1066
Which of the following district was earliest to be formed?
A. Chamba
B. Kinnaur
C. Mandi
D. Solan
Question 1067
Which of the following districts are rich in limestone?
A. Bilaspur
B. Sirmaur
C. Solan
D. All of these
Question 1068
Which of the following districts does not have a soil testing laboratory?
A. Lahaul and Spiti
B. Kinnaur
C. Chamba
D. Una
Question 1069
Which of the following districts has least road density in the state?
A. Kullu
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Chamba
D. Shimla
Question 1070
Which of the following districts has maximum number of industrial units?
A. Kullu
B. Hamirpur
C. Kangra
D. Solan
Question 1071
Which of the following districts has the highest road density in the state?
A. Shimla
B. Kangra
C. Mandi
D. Hamirpur
Question 1072
Which of the following districts has the highest road length in the state?
A. Shimla
B. Kangra
C. Mandi
D. Hamirpur
Question 1073
Which of the following districts has the highest SCs male literacy rate?
A. Una
B. Hamirpur
C. Kangra
D. Chamba
Question 1074
Which of the following districts has the second highest SCs literacy rate?
A. Una
B. Bilaspur
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Kangra
Question 1075
Which of the following districts is not covered by the Shiwalik Hill agro-climatic zone of the state?
A. Una
B. Bilaspur
C. Shimla
D. Kangra
Question 1076
Which of the following districts is proposed to become solar city?
A. Shimla
B. Hamirpur
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of these
Question 1077
Which of the following districts/areas receives least rainfall in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Dharamshala
B. Lahaul
C. Spiti
D. Shimla
Question 1078
Which of the following agro-climatic zones covers maximum cultivated area of the state?
A. Mid Hill Zone
B. High Hill Zone
C. Shiwalik Hill Zone
D. Cold Dry Zone
Question 1079
Which of the following forest types is/are found in the state?
A. Tropical dry deciduous forests
B. Himalayan moist temperate forests
C. Tropical thorny forests
D. All of the above
Question 1080
Which of the following four districts were merged with Himachal Pradesh on 1st November, 1966?
A. Ambala, Kangra, Chamba, Sirmaur
B. Shimla, Lahaul and Spiti, Kullu, Kangra
C. Kinnaur, Solan, Kullu, Bilaspur
D. Kullu, Shimla, Gurdaspur, Chamba
Question 1081
Which of the following horticulture crops has the highest production in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Temperate fruits
B. Apple
C. Citrus fruits
D. Sub-tropical fruits
Question 1082
Which of the following hot springs is 'earrings'?
A. Kasol
B. Manikaran
C. Tattapani
D. Vashisht
Question 1083
Which of the following hydro electric project is not constructed across Sutlej river 1. Koldam 2. Nathpa Jhakri 3. Baira Siul Select the correct answer
A. 1 and 3
B. 2 and 3
C. Only 1
D. Only 3
Question 1084
Which of the following hydro power projects is related with Beas river?
A. Larji
B. Neugal
C. Baner
D. All of the above
Question 1085
Which of the following hydro power projects is related with Ravi river?
A. Baira Siul
B. Chamera-I
C. Chamera-II
D. All of the above
Question 1086
Which of the following festival is famous by name of Lisshoo in Pangi valley of Chamba?
A. Minjar
B. Baisakhi
C. Halda
D. Lohari
Question 1087
Which of the following festivals comes when maize crop is ready for harvesting?
A. Losar
B. Chaitraul
C. Khepa
D. Sairi
Question 1088
Which of the following festivals is popular among Buddhist people in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Losar
B. Sairi
C. Khogal
D. None of these
Question 1089
Which of the following festivals is popularly known as 'Fesival of Pictures'?
A. Chaitraul
B. Chatrali
C. Sairi
D. Dyali
Question 1090
Which of the following festivals of Himachal Pradesh is famous as Dholru in Chamba?
A. Chaitraul
B. Navratri
C. Chatrali
D. Holi
Question 1091
Which of the following is known for monolithic rock cut architecture ?
A. Kangra fort
B. Taragarh palace
C. Masroor rock temple
D. Brajeshwari Devi temple
Question 1092
Which of the following is incorrect regarding Himachal Pradesh Agricultural Produce Marketing Act, 2005?
A. Establishment of Himachal Pradesh Marketing Board
B. Division of the state into 10-notified market area
C. Opening modernised market complex at Solan
D. Ensure higher prices of seeds to grow
Question 1093
Which of the following is not a Standing Committee in Urban Local Bodies of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Finance Committee
B. Women Welfare Committee
C. Planning Committee
D. Social Justice Committee
Question 1094
Which of the following is not a natural lake?
A. Renuka
B. Rewalsar
C. Pandoh
D. Chamera
Question 1095
Which of the following industrial area is not situated in Solan?
A. Golthai
B. Baddi
C. Parwanoo
D. Barotiwala
Question 1096
Which of the following industrial areas is located in Bilaspur?
A. Golthai
B. Parwanoo
C. Baddi
D. Barotiwala
Question 1097
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Industrial Areas : Baddi
B. Biotechnology Park : Nalagarh (Solan)
C. Special Economic Zone : Kangra
D. Nanotechnology Park : Amb
Question 1098
Which of the following is not the aim and objective of the Himachal Pradesh Solar Power Policy, 2016? 1. Promote generation of electricity from solar energy for sustainable development. 2. Empower people in the remote and rural areas with 24 × 7 powers by way of decentralised solar power supply. 3. Create awareness about potentials of renewable energy. 4. Strengthen and sustain the policy of 100% clean electricity consumption.
A. Only 1
B. 1 and 2 both
C. 3 and 4 both
D. None of the above
Question 1099
Which mountain pass joins Kullu and Mandi districts of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Jalori
B. Dulchi
C. Rohtang
D. Pin Parbati
Question 1100
Which mountain range separates Sirmaur from Shimla?
A. Choor Chandni
B. Pir Panjal
C. Dhauladhar
D. None of the above
Question 1101
Which mountain range(s) provides favorable locations for Heli-skiing? 1. Pir Panjal 2. Dhauladhar 3. Zanskar
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. All of the above
Question 1102
Which of the following is the first Hindi novel of Himachal Pradesh ?
A. Deshdrohi
B. Dada Comrade
C. Manushya Ke Roop
D. Sach
Question 1103
Which of the following is the highest peak of Dhauladhar range?
A. White Mountain
B. Black Mountain
C. Blue Peak
D. None of the above
Question 1104
Which of the following is the highest peak of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shipki La
B. Shilla
C. Pishu
D. Jorkaden
Question 1105
Which of the following is the longest State Highway in Himachal Pradesh?
A. SH-13
B. SH-14
C. SH-16
D. SH-17
Question 1106
Which of the following is the oldest bilingual newspaper published from the state?
A. Kshatriya Tej
B. Chamba News
C. Himachal Dhwani
D. Him Rakshak
Question 1107
Which of the following is the rainiest district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shimla
B. Kinnaur
C. Kangra
D. Chamba
Question 1108
Which of the following is very popular folk theatre /drama of Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur regions?
A. Rawal
B. Bura
C. Singh
D. Kariyala
Question 1109
Which of the following kingdoms belonged to the thakurais?
A. Keonthal
B. Jubbal
C. Kunihar
D. All of these
Question 1110
Which of the following lakes is also known as Pong Dam lake?
A. Maharana Pratap Sagar
B. Gobind Sagar
C. Khajjiar lake
D. Parashar lake
Question 1111
Which of the following lakes is drained by Beas river?
A. Maharana Pratap Sagar
B. Gobind Sagar
C. Nako lake
D. Chandratal lake
Question 1112
Which of the following lakes is famous as 'Mini Switzerland'?
A. Parashar lake
B. Nako lake
C. Khajjiar lake
D. Manimahesh lake
Question 1113
Which of the following mineral is also know as 'Lokhan'?
A. Barytes
B. Magnesite
C. Slate
D. Rock salt
Question 1114
Which of the following passes is famous as 'Valley of Shadows'?
A. Kunzum pass
B. Rupin pass
C. Rohtang pass
D. Pin Parbati pass
Question 1115
Which of the following peaks is not located in Lahaul and Spiti disrict?
A. Sangri La
B. Mulkila
C. Jorkaden
D. Lady of Keylong
Question 1116
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. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 3 and 4
D. All of these
Question 1117
Which of the following place is known as Fossil Park of the world?
A. Lahaul
B. Spiti
C. Kalpa
D. Morang
Question 1118
Which of the following place is popular for Automobile companies?
A. Paonta Sahib
B. Amb Industrial Area
C. Sansarpur Terrace
D. Golthai
Question 1119
Which of the following power succeeded in the struggle to acquire the powerful seat at Kannauj in the medieval period?
A. Rashtrakulas
B. Palas
C. Gurjara Pratiharas
D. Cholas
Question 1120
Which of the following projects is undertaken by NTPC?
A. Baira Siul
B. Chamera
C. Koldam Dam
D. Parbati
Question 1121
Which of the following radio station relays programmes in Kangri dialect apart from Hindi?
A. Dharamshala
B. Kinnaur
C. Berthin
D. Dalhousie
Question 1122
Which of the following ranges acts as a water divide between river Chenab, Beas and Ravi?
A. Shiwalik range
B. Dhauladhar range
C. Pir Panjal range
D. Zanskar range
Question 1123
Which of the following represents the best portrayal of decreasing order of area of pulses cultivation?
A. Mandi > Shimla > Sirmaur
B. Sirmaur > Mandi > Shimla
C. Shimla > Sirmaur > Mandi
D. None of the above
Question 1124
Which of the following rivers of Himachal is known as Langquen Zangbo river in Tibet?
A. Chenab
B. Ravi
C. Beas
D. Sutlej
Question 1125
Which of the following rivers of Himachal Pradesh has highest potential for generating hydel power?
A. Yamuna
B. Sutlej
C. Beas
D. Ravi
Question 1126
Which of the following scripts has become more popular today in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Tankari
B. Persian
C. Kului
D. Devanagari
Question 1127
Which of the following settlements is not situated on the bank of Beas river?
A. Mandi
B. Pandoh
C. Kullu
D. Tattapani
Question 1128
Which of the following statements about Western Tragopan is/are correct? 1. It is popularly known as the King of Birds. 2. It is also known as Jujurana. Select the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 1129
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 2
B. Both 1 and 2
C. Only 4
D. All of these
Question 1130
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Horticulture Development Schemes in Himachal Pradesh? 1. It aims at improving infrastructure for the promotion of all fruit crops. 2. It also aims at improving and providing new technologies in fruit production. Select the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 1131
Which of the following statements is/are incorrect about Fagli (Phagli) in Himachal Pradesh? 1. Celebrated in the month of February-March. 2. It is also known as yellow festival. Select the correct answer
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of these
Question 1132
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Soils of Kangra are poor in phosphorus. 2. Calcium carbonate is less in Sirmaur, Solan and Nahan.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. Neither 1 nor 2
Question 1133
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. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. All of the above
Question 1134
Which of the following states sharess the hydro power generated through Bhakra Nangal Dam? 1. Punjab 2. Rajasthan 3. Uttarakhand 4. Gujarat Select the correct answer
A. 1, 2 and 3
B. 1, 2 and 4
C. 2, 3 and 4
D. All of these
Question 1135
Which of the following subjects came under the control of Lieutenant Governor in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Appointments
B. Village roads, bridges
C. Judiciary
D. Both (A) and (C)
Question 1136
Which of the following temple is situated at the highest point in Hamirpur?
A. Tauni Devi Temple
B. Awah Devi Temple
C. Baba Balak Nath Temple
D. Bil-Kaleshwar Temple
Question 1137
Which of the following tributaries of Sutlej river forms the boundary between Punjab and Himachal Pradesh?
A. Nagli Khad
B. Baspa
C. Ganga
D. Soan
Question 1138
Which of the following tributary rivers does not have its origin in Dhauladhar?
A. Tirthan
B. Chakki
C. Banner
D. Banganga
Question 1139
Which of the following tourist places is famous as Valley of Gods?
A. Chamba
B. Kangra
C. Dalhousie
D. Kullu
Question 1140
Which of the following tourist places is not situated in Chamba?
A. Bhuri Singh Museum
B. Bahadurpur Fort
C. Chattrari Devi Temple
D. Chaugan
Question 1141
Which of the following tree is the dominant species found in the Himalyan temperate coniferous forests?
A. Deodar
B. Chir
C. Fir
D. Spruce
Question 1142
Which of the following trees has the largest forest cover in the state?
A. Deodar
B. Sal
C. Chir
D. Pine
Question 1143
Which of the following valleys is connected by Rohtang pass to Lahaul and Spiti?
A. Kullu valley
B. Spiti valley
C. Kangra valley
D. Lahaul valley
Question 1144
Which of the following valleys is famous as Valley of Gods?
A. Chamba valley
B. Kangra valley
C. Kullu valley
D. Lahaul valley
Question 1145
Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries has its connectivity with the Great Himalayan National Park?
A. Tundah
B. Tirthan
C. Talra
D. Simbalbara
Question 1146
Which of the following wildlife sanctuary lies adjacent to two National parks in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Sechu Tuan Nala
B. Rupi Bhaba
C. Pong Dam lake
D. Sainj
Question 1147
Which of the the following districts are suffering from soil acidity problem? 1. Kangra 2. Shimla 3. Mandi 4. Bilaspur
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 2
C. 1, 2 and 3
D. All of these
Question 1148
Which of these are the important flowers having healing properties?
A. Wild Primula
B. Dog Violet
C. Butterfly Bush
D. All of the above
Question 1149
Which of these are the most valuable timber forests of the state?
A. Moist Temperate forests
B. Dry Temperate forests
C. Coniferous forests
D. None of the above
Question 1150
Which of these is the birthplace of Yashwant Singh Parmar?
A. Bhagthan, Sirmaur
B. Kangra
C. Chamba
D. Una
Question 1151
Which of these statements is/are related to the post offices in Himachal pradesh? 1. Highest post office in the world is at Hikkim in Lahaul and Spiti. 2. The Himachal circle covers 9 postal divisions. 3. Jan seva kendra.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 1 and 2
Question 1152
Which one among these districts does not fall in the Alpine zone?
A. Shimla
B. Chamba
C. Kinnaur
D. Lahaul and Spiti
Question 1153
Which one is a tributary of Beas river?
A. Gaj
B. Chandra
C. Baira
D. Seer
Question 1154
Which one is a tributary of Spiti river?
A. Tegpo
B. Patsari
C. Spin
D. Phojal
Question 1155
Which one is the tributary of Sutlej river?
A. Spiti
B. Baspa
C. Soan
D. All of the above
Question 1156
Which one of the following districts has the literacy rate lower than the country's rate?
A. Mandi
B. Hamirpur
C. Bilaspur
D. Chamba
Question 1157
Which one of the following glaciers feeds Pabbar river?
A. Chandra glacier
B. Chandra Nahan glacier
C. Bhadal glacier
D. Bhaga glacier
Question 1158
Which one of the following is not a tributary of Beas river in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chakki
B. Suketi
C. Gaj Khad
D. Patsari
Question 1159
Which one of the following is the tributary of river Yamuna in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chakki
B. Giri
C. Tirthan
D. None of these
Question 1160
Which one of the following tributaries of Indus does not flow in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Ravi
B. Beas
C. Chenab
D. Jhelum
Question 1161
Which one of the following universities is popular for horticulture and forestry?
A. Jaypee University
B. Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University
C. National Institute of Technology
D. None of the above
Question 1162
Which organisation is opposing the order of the Himachal Pradesh High Court of banning animal sacrifice at religious places?
A. Mandi Muslim and Christian Sangh
B. Kullu Devi Devta Kardar Sangh
C. All India Slaughter Conference
D. Hamirpur Kardar Sangh
Question 1163
Which other festival is celebrated along with Khepa?
A. Holi
B. Dussehra
C. Lohri
D. Pulkhepa
Question 1164
Which Pahari language is also known as 'Himachali Pahari'?
A. Central Pahari
B. Western Pahari
C. Eastern Pahari
D. All of these
Question 1165
Which Pahari language is spoken in Nepal country?
A. Central Pahari
B. Eastern Pahari
C. Western Pahari
D. All of these
Question 1166
Which pass connects Lahaul region to Chamba's district's Bharmour area?
A. Kugti
B. Debsa
C. Chanshal
D. Borasu
Question 1167
Which pass is called as 'Pass with Cross Roads on Summit' (roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul meet here)?
A. Baralacha La
B. Shipki La
C. Jalsu
D. Kunzum
Question 1168
Which pass joins Kinnaur to Garhwal?
A. Indrahar
B. Rohtang
C. Kangla
D. Rupin
Question 1169
Which pass joins outer and inner Seraj?
A. Jalori
B. Rohtang
C. Pin Parbati
D. Kangla
Question 1170
Which period saw the rise of independent Rajput states in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Between 7th-10th century
B. Between 8th-12th century
C. Between 12th-15th century
D. Between 15th-16th century
Question 1171
Which place in Himachal Pradesh has a magnificent hill fort built by the Gorkhas?
A. Subathu
B. Shimla
C. Kotla
D. Mankot
Question 1172
Which place in Himachal Pradesh has one of the oldest golf course in the country?
A. Bharmour
B. Naldehra
C. Solan
D. Annadale
Question 1173
Which place in Himachal Pradesh is known as Mini Switzerland?
A. Lahaul
B. Kufri
C. Khajjiar
D. Malana
Question 1174
Which place in Solan district of Himachal Pradesh is famous for its Cheenj?
A. Shimla
B. Arki
C. Kasauli
D. Barog
Question 1175
Which place is called Ajanta of Himalayas?
A. Kye Monastery
B. Guru Ghantal Monastery
C. Tabo Monastery
D. Nadaun Monastery
Question 1176
Which place is called apple heartland of Himachal Pradesh as the first apple seeds were sown there?
A. Rampur
B. Nadaun
C. Kotgarh
D. Arki
Question 1177
Which place is known as 'Little Lhasa' in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kinnaur
B. Dharamshala
C. Shimla
D. Kullu
Question 1178
Which place is known as Little Lhasa in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Lahaul
B. Malana
C. Dharamshala
D. Naldehra
Question 1179
Which popular media personality from Shimla district is the recipient of 2 National Awards and 8 Filmfare Awards?
A. Kangna Ranaut
B. Preity Zinta
C. Anupam Kher
D. Manohar Singh
Question 1180
Which princely state of Himachal Pradesh adopted the policy of neutrality during the war of Independence of 1857?
A. Bushahr
B. Nurpur
C. Kangra
D. Jaswan
Question 1181
Which principality consisted of three parganas, namely, Subathu, Siwan and Bharoli?
A. Bilaspur
B. Rawin
C. Kotgash
D. Bharoli
Question 1182
Which Raja disobeyed the order of Aurangzeb to demolish the temples of Chamba?
A. Chatar Singh
B. Sansar Chand
C. Ghumand Chand
D. Jaspal
Question 1183
Which region in the modern history of Himachal was the richest source of borax and musk?
A. Sirmaur
B. Chamba
C. Tibet
D. Lahore
Question 1184
Which region of ancient Himachal Pradesh was visited by Chinese traveller Hiuen Tsang?
A. Hamirpur
B. Nahan
C. Nagarkot
D. Kuluta
Question 1185
Which region of Himachal Pradesh came under the direct control fo British after the first Anglo Sikh War?
A. Areas between Sutlej and Ravi
B. Northern areas of Tibet
C. Areas around Pabbar river
D. Lower foothills of Siwaliks
Question 1186
Which region of Himachal Pradesh was known as Trigarta in ancient times?
A. Bushahr
B. Kangra
C. Lahaul and Spiti
D. Sirmaur
Question 1187
Which river divided Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh into two equal parts?
A. Giri
B. Yamuna
C. Tons
D. Jalal
Question 1188
Which river do the glacier jet streams, Bhadal and Tant Giri form?
A. Ravi
B. Beas
C. Yamuna
D. Chenab
Question 1189
Which river enters Jammu and Kashmir at Sansari Nala after passing through Himachal Pradesh?
A. Ravi
B. Chenab
C. Sutlej
D. Yamuna
Question 1190
Which river of Himachal Pradesh is called by the local people as 'river of sorrow'?
A. Swan
B. Spiti
C. Giri
D. Tons
Question 1191
Which Riyasati Praja Mandal Demanded in 1939 to abolish begar?
A. Bilaspur
B. Kangra
C. Dhami
D. Sirmaur
Question 1192
Which ruler did many reforms in Nalagarh?
A. Gulam Kadir Khan
B. Ishwar Singh
C. Gulab Ram Nadda
D. Narottam
Question 1193
Which ruler of Kutlehr expelled the sikhs from his state during the first-Anglo-Sikh War?
A. Bidhi Pal
B. Ajmer Singh
C. Narain Pal
D. Shamsher Singh
Question 1194
Which sage has been associated with Rewalsar in district Mandi, Himanchal Pradesh?
A. Lomas Rishi
B. Vyas Rishi
C. Parshuram Rishi
D. Valmiki Rishi
Question 1195
Which sanctuary is located on the left bank of the Spiti river?
A. Gamgul
B. Kugti
C. Kibber
D. Talra
Question 1196
Which Sangh Janapada flourished in the regions of Taxila, Western Kangra upto Hoshiarpur?
A. Trigarta
B. Audumbaras
C. Kuluta
D. Kulinda
Question 1197
Which scheme among the following focuses on improving availability of quality feed and fodder?
A. Doodh Ganga Yojana
B. National Project on Bovine Breeding
C. National Livestock Mission
D. National Fodder Mission for Cattle
Question 1198
Which scheme is initiated by State Government of Himachal Pradesh to connect secretariat with the districts?
A. SUGAM
B. SWAN
C. HIMSWAN
D. Jan Seva Kendra
Question 1199
Which scheme of the Himachal Pradesh government aims to provide 60% subsidy to farmers for salar powered fencing around the fields?
A. Mukhya Mantri Adarsh Krishi Gaon Yojana
B. Seed Village Programme
C. Mukhya Manti Khet Sanraksha Yojana
D. Dr. Y. S. Parmar Kisan Swarozgar Yojana
Question 1200
Which season in Shimla is known as 'Long Moon Nights Season'?
A. Winter
B. Summer
C. Autumn
D. Spring
Question 1201
Which Sikh ruler imposed a great fine on the Rajas of Nurpur and Jaswan on not attending the great assembly of the Sikh army in 1815 AD?
A. Guru Govind Singh
B. Dessa Singh Majithia
C. Raja Ranjit Singh
D. Guru Har Govind Singh
Question 1202
Which Sikh ruler ruled over Kangra in 1809 AD?
A. Banda Bahadur
B. Guru Govind Singh
C. Maharaja Ranjit Singh
D. Desa Singh Majithia
Question 1203
Which social security scheme running in Himachal Pradesh provides 700 per month to the target group?
A. Old Age Pension
B. Ekal Nari Pension
C. Special ability relief allowance
D. All of the above
Question 1204
Which soil is found in the mid-hill soil zone of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Alluvial soil
B. Laterite soil
C. Mountain soil
D. Podzolic soil
Question 1205
Which soil is suitable for the growth of dry fruits like almond, walnut, raisins in Himachal Pradesh?
A. High hill soil
B. Mountainous soil
C. Dry hill soil
D. Low hill soil
Question 1206
Which soils are known as forest soils?
A. Mid hill soil
B. Low hill soil
C. Mountainous soil
D. Dry hill soil
Question 1207
Which sport is considered both as a sport and livelihood in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Agling
B. Badminton
C. Camping
D. Sking
Question 1208
Which state was called as Nagarkot in ancient period in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chamba
B. Bilaspur
C. Kullu
D. Kangra
Question 1209
Which of the following sanctuary is located in the catchment area of the Baspa valley?
A. Kalatop
B. Raksham Chitkul
C. Gamgul
D. Chail
Question 1210
Which of the following Scheduled Tribes has the lowest population in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Domba
B. Jad
C. Gujjar
D. Kanaura
Question 1211
Which temple of Kangra was destroyed by the forces of Mahmud of Ghazni?
A. Chamunda Devi temple
B. Brajeshwari Devi temple
C. Jwala Devi temple
D. Naina Devi temple
Question 1212
Which temple's Kardar happens to be a Thakur, whereas the priest happens to be a lama?
A. Naina Devi temple
B. Jwalamukhi temple
C. Triloknath temple
D. Panchvaktra temple
Question 1213
Which town was founded by Ghumand Chand?
A. Sirmaur
B. Chamba
C. Sujanpur
D. Nagarkot
Question 1214
Which treaty signaled the departure of the Gorkhas and arrival of the British on the political canvas of Shimla hill states?
A. Treaty of Kangra
B. Treaty of Jwalamukhi
C. Treaty of Sugauli
D. Treaty of Shimla
Question 1215
Which tribal community is the third largest tribal community in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bhot
B. Gaddi
C. Gujjar
D. Kanaura
Question 1216
Which tribal community of Himachal is the second largest tribal community?
A. Gujjar
B. Gaddi
C. Bhot
D. Pangwala
Question 1217
Which tribal group is also known as 'Negi'?
A. Gaddi
B. Kanaura
C. Pangwala
D. Gujjar
Question 1218
Which tribe is living along Chandra and Bhaga in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Swangla
B. Bhot
C. Gaddi
D. Beta
Question 1219
Which type of soil is found in the high hill soil zone?
A. Sandy loam
B. Sandy clayey loam
C. Silty loam
D. Silty clayey loam
Question 1220
Which types of forests are mainly found in Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary?
A. Oak
B. Sal
C. Teak
D. Deodar
Question 1221
Which valley is known as the 'Veer Bhoomi' of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kangra valley
B. Kullu valley
C. Ravi valley
D. Balh valley
Question 1222
Which valley of Himachal Pradesh is known as 'the valley of Honey and Milk'?
A. Chamba valley
B. Spiti Valley
C. Kullu Valley
D. Beas Valley
Question 1223
Which war saw the worsening of relations between the Raja of Bhagat and Britishers?
A. Anglo-Sikh War I
B. Revolt of 1857
C. The Nepal Wars
D. Anglo Sikh War II
Question 1224
Which was the original capital of Bilaspur state?
A. Jawalamukhi
B. Naina Devi
C. Bushahr
D. Naggar
Question 1225
Which writer from Himachal Pradesh got Padma Bhushan Award in 2002?
A. Nirmal Verma
B. M. M. Kaye
C. Yashpal
D. Bipan Chandra
Question 1226
Which zone of Himachal Pradesh is also known as Alpine Zone?
A. The Great Himalayas
B. Shiwalik Hills
C. Lesser Himalayas
D. Trans Himalayas
Question 1227
Who among the following annexed all the Janapadas of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Samudragupta
C. Asoka
D. Chandragupta-II
Question 1228
Who among the following established Kutlehr state in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Kahn Chand
B. Jaipal Chand
C. Jaspal
D. Bir Chand
Question 1229
Who became ruler of Katoch dynasty after Ghumand Chand?
A. Amar Singh Thapa
B. Desa Singh
C. Ranjit Singh
D. Sansar Chand
Question 1230
Who became the Chairman of Territorial Council after Himachal Pradesh got the status of Union Territory?
A. Raja Bajrang Bahadur
B. Thakur Karan Singh
C. K. M. Pannikar
D. None of the above
Question 1231
Who became the first Chief Commissioner when Himachal Pradesh come into existence on 15th April, 1948?
A. N. C. Mehta
B. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Dr. Y. C. Parmar
D. Padam Dev
Question 1232
Who became the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Dr. Y. S. Parmar
B. N. C. Mehta
C. Padam Dev
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Question 1233
Who became the first Lieutenant Governor of Himachal Pradesh in 1952?
A. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Himmat Singh
C. Dr. Y. S. Parmar
D. Vallabh Bhai Patel
Question 1234
Who became the first Lt. Governor of Himachal Pradesh in 1952?
A. Maj. Gen. K. S. Himmat Singh
B. Shri Bajrang Bahadur Singh
C. Shri Bhagwan Sahai
D. Lt. Gen. K. Bahadur Singh
Question 1235
Who became the first Prime Minister of Independent Government of Theog state on 15th August, 1947?
A. Ram Surat Prakash
B. Pandit Padam Dev
C. Nand Lal Verma
D. Pandit Hari Ram
Question 1236
Who became the ruler after the death of Raja Sansar Chand in 1823 AD?
A. Desa Singh Majithai
B. Anirudh Chand
C. Amar Singh Thapa
D. Maha Singh Sukerchakia
Question 1237
Who can be appointed as the Lokayukta of a state?
A. Judge of Supreme Court
B. Chief Justice of High Court
C. Both (A) and (B)
D. None of the above
Question 1238
Who conceived the idea of Nalwari fair of Bilaspur in AD 1889?
A. W Goldstein
B. Lamas
C. Raja Sansar Chand
D. Tibetans
Question 1239
Who established the Nalagarh state in 1100 AD?
A. Ajai Chand
B. Jaspal
C. Kahn Chand
D. Sansar Chand
Question 1240
Who founded the Bilaspur state in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Bir Chand
B. Ajai Chand
C. Kahn Chand
D. Jaspal
Question 1241
Who founded the Keonthal state in 765 AD?
A. Sena Raja
B. Raja Girisen
C. Raja Ranjit Singh
D. None of these
Question 1242
Who founded the state of Jaswan in 1170 AD?
A. Hari Chand
B. Purab Chand
C. Sibran Chand
D. Datar Chand
Question 1243
Who got Himachal Excellence Award for folk singer of the year 2017?
A. Vishal Bhardwaj
B. Dr. Sushil Kumar Phull
C. Inderjeet
D. Suman Rawat
Question 1244
Who got Himachal Excellence Award for literature of the year 2017?
A. Dr. Sushil Kumar Phull
B. Vishal Bhardwaj
C. Kavita Thakur
D. Inderjeet
Question 1245
Who got Himachal Gaurav Puraskar in 2018?
A. Anchal Thakur
B. Chaman Sing
C. Shakaljang Dorjee
D. Inderjeet
Question 1246
Who got Prerna Srot Samman Puraskar in 2018?
A. Prof. S. K. Paul
B. Dr. Randeep Guleria
C. Dr. Om Chand Handa
D. All of the above
Question 1247
Who inaugurated the Shimla-Kalka way rail track on 9th November, 1903 AD?
A. Raja Bhim Sen
B. Lord Curzon
C. Captain Barog
D. Lord William James
Question 1248
Which part of Himachal Pradesh gets adequate rainfall for growing various crops?
A. Chamba and Kangra
B. Lahaul and Spiti
C. Kinnaur and Kullu
D. Solan and Sirmaur
Question 1249
Who is associated with the 'Search and Destroy' mission in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Sudhir Kumar Walia
B. Baba Kanshi Ram
C. Bhagmal Sayhta
D. Somnath Sharma
Question 1250
Who is considered as the Godfather of Hindi novel in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Y. S. Parmar
B. Yashpal
C. Bhupendra Nath Kaushik
D. Bipan Chandra
Question 1251
Who is known as 'Pahari Gandhi'?
A. Chandradhar Sharma
B. Baba Kanshi Ram
C. Yashpal
D. Y. S. Parmar
Question 1252
Who is the author of 'Antiquities of Chamba State'?
A. Jean Philippe Vogel
B. Norah Richards
C. Akshar Singh
D. Dev Raj Sharma
Question 1253
Who is the author of 'Gurkha Conquest of Arki'?
A. U. S. Parmar
B. Ram Rahul
C. Vikram Kayasth
D. Shanta Kumar
Question 1254
Who is the author of the 'Himalayas: The Abode of Light'?
A. U. S. Parmar
B. Lalchand Prarthi
C. Nicholas Roerich
D. A. P. F. Harcourt
Question 1255
Who is the author of the book 'Himalayan Polyandry'?
A. D. N. Mazumdar
B. Anand Chand
C. Sharab Negi
D. L. C. Prarthi
Question 1256
Who is the longest serving Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Y. S. Parmar
B. Virbhadra Singh
C. Prem Kumar Dhumal
D. Thakur Ram Lal
Question 1257
Who is the writer of famous story 'Usne Kaha Tha'?
A. Chandradhar Sharma Guleri
B. Baba Kanshi Ram
C. MMKaye
D. Y. S. Parmar
Question 1258
Who led the campaign against the Gorkhas in Chopal, Jubbal and Rawingarh regions?
A. James Baillie Fraser
B. Lt. Lawrence
C. Col. Dailwyize
D. Ronald Daisie
Question 1259
Who led the Civil Disobedience Movement in Suket in February, 1948?
A. Dr. Y. S. Parmar
B. Pandit Padam Dev
C. Bhagmal Sautha
D. Haridas
Question 1260
Who led the Suket Satyagraha?
A. Karm Chand Thakur
B. Pandit Padam Dev
C. Hari Das
D. None of the above
Question 1261
Who renamed Prem Pracharini Sabha as Dhami Praja Mandal?
A. Sita Ram
B. Bhagmal Sautha
C. Rana Dilip Singh
D. Ram Singh
Question 1262
Who represented Himachal Pradesh during the formation of Constituent Assembly?
A. Shanta Kumar
B. Yashwant Singh Parmar
C. Virbhadra Singh
D. Charanjit Singh
Question 1263
Who the author of 'Himachal Past, Present and Future' is?
A. Bal Govind
B. Ramesh Chauhan
C. Dev Raj Sharma
D. Shanta Kumar
Question 1264
Who was been awarded the highest peace time gallantry award 'Ashok Chakra', posthumously?
A. Somnath Sharma
B. Charanjit Singh
C. Sudhir Kumar Walia
D. Captain Vikram Batra
Question 1265
Who was conferred with the title 'Shatru Nash'?
A. Bakshi Pratap Singh
B. Bhagmal Sayhta
C. Baba Kanshi Ram
D. Sudhir Kumar Walia
Question 1266
Who was considered as the patron of Arts and the Kangra paintings?
A. Zorawar Singh Kahluria
B. Jamadar Lala Ram
C. Sansar Chand
D. Bakshi Pratap Singh
Question 1267
Who was appointed as the Governor of Jalandhar by Ahmad Shah Abdali in 1758-59 AD?
A. Sansar Chand
B. Ghumand Chand
C. Ranjit Singh
D. Amar Singh Thapa
Question 1268
Who was elected three times in Vidhan Sabha in the years 1952, 1962 and 1967?
A. Lal Chand Prarthi
B. Daulat Ram Sankhyan
C. Baba Kanshi Ram
D. Bhagmal Sayhta
Question 1269
Who was awarded first Param Veer Chakra posthumously?
A. Major Somnath Sharma
B. Baba Kanshi Ram
C. Manaku
D. Nainsukh
Question 1270
Who was given the title 'Bulbul-e-Pahar' by Sarojini Naidu?
A. Baba Kanshi Ram
B. Bhupendra Nath Kaushik
C. M. M. Kaye
D. Yashpal
Question 1271
Who was posthumously honoured by the Param Vir Chakra on 15th August, 1999?
A. Sudhir Kumar Walia
B. Captain Vikram Batra
C. Baba Kanshi Ram
D. Somnath Sharma
Question 1272
Who is considered as the 'Conqueror of Ladakh'?
A. Zorawar Singh Kahluria
B. Sansar Chand
C. Bakshi Pratap Singh
D. Captain Vikram Batra
Question 1273
Who was the first Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh High Court?
A. Justice D. B. Lal
B. Justice C. R. Thakur
C. Justice M. H. Beg
D. Justice R. S. Pathak
Question 1274
Who was the first and the only Chairman of the Territorial Council in 1957?
A. Dr. Y. S. Parmar
B. N. C. Mehta
C. Thakur Karan Singh
D. Padam Dev
Question 1275
Who was the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shanta Kumar
B. Yashwant Singh Parmar
C. Virbhadra Singh
D. Charanjit Singh
Question 1276
Who was the first Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Assembly?
A. Shri Sarwan Kumar
B. Shri Krishan Chander
C. Shri Jaiwant Ram
D. Shri Jai Ram Thakur
Question 1277
Who was the first Lokayukta of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Justice T. V. R. Tatachari
B. Justice R. B. Mishra
C. Justice Om Prakash
D. Justice Lokeshwar Singh
Question 1278
Who introduced the cultivation of apple in Kullu valley?
A. R. C. Lee
B. Sansar Chand
C. Col. Lawrence
D. Lord Dalhousie
Question 1279
Who invaded Kangra (Nagarkot) in 1009 AD and plundered temples.
A. Mahmud Ghaznavi
B. Mohammad Ghori
C. Mohammad Alam
D. Mahmud Begh
Question 1280
Who was the first recepient of Pahari Shikhar Samman given by Himachal State Government for literature?
A. Jaidev Kiran
B. Mian Goverdhan Singh
C. Shri Keshav
D. Bhawani Dutt Sharma
Question 1281
Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Himachal Pradesh University?
A. Dr. R. K. Singh
B. Dr. J. N. Mehta
C. Dr. O. P. Bhardwaj
D. Dr. Nilamani Upadhayay
Question 1282
Who was the first Vice-Chancellor of Horticulture University Nauni, Solan?
A. Dr. M. R. Thakur
B. Dr. B. R. Sharma
C. Dr. Y. S. Parmar
D. Dr. R. K. Singh
Question 1283
Who was the first recipient of Parshuram Award in 1987?
A. Shri Chaman Singh
B. Shri Veerender Sharma
C. Smt Suman Rawat
D. Kumari Kamlesh
Question 1284
Who was the founder of Suket state?
A. Ajbar Sen
B. Lakshman Sen
C. Amar Sen
D. Bir Sen
Question 1285
Who was the head of the Himalayan Prant Provisional Government?
A. Thakur Karan Singh
B. Haridas
C. Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar
D. Shivanand Ramaul
Question 1286
Who was the leader of Chamba Praja Suraksha League?
A. M. A. Ahmed
B. Raja Shri Singh
C. Raja Anand Chand
D. Chatur Singh
Question 1287
Who was the leader of Jugga Movement?
A. Pandit Padam Dev
B. Gulab Ram Nadda
C. Thakur Hazara Singh
D. Kanshi Ram
Question 1288
Who was the Leader of Mandi Farmer's Movement?
A. Shobha Ram
B. Rana Hardev Singh
C. Raja Anand Chand
D. Bhagmal Sautha
Question 1289
Who was the member of negotiating committee of the constitution making body, who submitted a memorandum to Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel on 1st March, 1948?
A. Pandit Padam Dev
B. Bhagmal Sautha
C. Haridas
D. Dr. Y. S. Parmar
Question 1290
Who was the President of India, when the first President's Rule was proclaimed in Himachal Pradesh?
A. Zakir Hussain
B. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy
C. Basappa Danappa Jatti
D. Giani Zail Singh
Question 1291
Who was the third Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Yashwant Singh Parmar
B. Shanta Kumar
C. Virbhadra Singh
D. Charanjit Singh
Question 1292
Who won 'Sahitya Maneeshi Alankaran' Award for his satire 'Koltar Mai Aks'?
A. M. M. Kaye
B. Bhupendra Nath Kaushik
C. Bipan Chandra
D. Nirmal Verma
Question 1293
Who wrote 'Dharti Hai Balidan Ki'?
A. Sharab Negi
B. Nandita Puri
C. Shanta Kumar
D. Nirmal Verma
Question 1294
Who wrote 'Essays on Colonialism'?
A. Nirmal Verma
B. Bipan Chandra
C. M. M. Kaye
D. Yashpal
Question 1295
Whom did Akbar appoint to acquire the Kangra fort in 1573 AD?
A. Jai Chand
B. Raja Man Singh
C. Raja Todar Mal
D. Suraj Mal
Question 1296
Who was the first Speaker of Legislative Assembly of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Shri Karam Singh
B. Shri Jaiwant Ram Singh
C. Shri Des Raj Mahajan
D. Shri Sarwan Kumar
Question 1297
With reference to gender gap choose correct statement 1. It is the difference between male and female literacy rate. 2. Gender gap in 2011 is lower than 2001.
A. Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Both 1 and 2
D. None of the above
Question 1298
With respect to Chamera lake choose the correct statement.
A. It is part of Chamera reservoir, built over river Ravi.
B. It is a natural lake.
C. It has hot spring.
D. The shape is like a sleeping women.
Question 1299
With respect to Nathpa Jhakri Dam find the correct statement.
A. The dam is constructed on the Sutlej river
B. NJHPS is located on the upstream of Wangtoo bridge
C. Nathpa is in Shimla and Jhakri is in Kinnaur
D. It is managed by HPSEB
Question 1300
With which deity is Manikaran (in Kullu valley) associated?
A. Lord Vishnu
B. Lord Shiva
C. Lord Krishna
D. Lord Brahma
Question 1301
With which one is Rewalsar village of Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh associated?
A. Padamsambhava
B. Lomas Rishi
C. Guru Gobind Singh
D. All of the above
Question 1302
With which regions of Himachal Pradesh is Devil dance mainly associated?
A. Lahaul and Spiti and Kinnaur
B. Solan and Chamba
C. Kinnaur and Chamba
D. Una and Lahaul and Spiti
Question 1303
Zanskar mountain range separates Himachal Pradesh from
A. Tibet
B. Afghanistan
C. Bangladesh
D. Pakistan
Question 1304
Who was the first Governor of Himachal Pradesh?
A. Amminuddin Ahmad Khan
B. Shri S. Chakravarti
C. Shri Aloknath Bannerjee
D. Shri Hokishe Sema