Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge

Test your knowledge about Himachal Pradesh's history, geography, administration, and culture

22 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following districts have a boundary with Punjab?

  1. Solan, Una and Hamirpur
  2. Bilaspur, Palampur, Una and Mandi
  3. Solan, Kangra, Bilaspur and Una
  4. Bilaspur, Una and Hamirpur
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Dr. Y.S. Parmar
  2. Venu Gopal
  3. P.K. Dhumal
  4. Gopal Krishan
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year did Himachal Pradesh achieve full statehood?

  1. 1971
  2. 1964
  3. 1949
  4. 1966
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many Tehsils are there in Himachal Pradesh?

  1. 75
  2. 70
  3. 65
  4. 60
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following queens constructed the 'Nar Singh' temple at Bharmaur?

  1. Chintpurni
  2. Jawala Ji
  3. Brijeshwari Ji
  4. Tribhuvan Rekha
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who built the Fort of Sujanpur Tihra?

  1. Karam Prakash
  2. Hamir Chand
  3. Deep Chand
  4. Ghamand Chand
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which year did Firoz Tughlak attack the Kangra Fort?

  1. 1565
  2. 1560
  3. 1550
  4. 1545
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Shipki Pass is at a height of

  1. 3500 metres
  2. 3700 metres
  3. 4500 metres
  4. 4700 metres
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The ancient name of Nurpur is

  1. Niyapur
  2. Nreti
  3. Nagarkot
  4. Dhameri
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which of the following districts is Mani Mahesh Lake situated?

  1. Chamba
  2. Solan
  3. Bilaspur
  4. Kinnaur
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The average rainfall in Himachal Pradesh is

  1. 165 cm/year
  2. 160 cm/year
  3. 150 cm/year
  4. 190 cm/year
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which district are 'Jagatkhana and Swarghat' situated?

  1. Nahan
  2. Bilaspur
  3. Shahpur
  4. Nurpur
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which district of Himachal Pradesh does the river Satluj enter first?

  1. Kinnar
  2. Chamba
  3. Kullu
  4. Kangra
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

In which of the following districts is Gobind Sagar Lake situated?

  1. Una
  2. Dharamshala
  3. Shimla
  4. Bilaspur
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the last ruler of Sirmaur?

  1. Bir Prakash
  2. Fateh Prakash
  3. Rajender Prakash
  4. Balbir Prakash
Question 16 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The book 'Life of Raja Shamsher Prashar of Sirmaur' is written by

  1. L.C. Parathi
  2. R.K. Kaushal
  3. Bal Govind
  4. Akshar Singh
Question 17 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What was the total population of Himachal Pradesh, according to 2001 census?

  1. 6, 077, 248
  2. 5, 56, 733
  3. 6, 277, 448
  4. 5, 58, 735
Question 18 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

'Bilaspur Ki Kahani' is written by

  1. Narah Richards
  2. A.P.F. Harcourt
  3. M.S. Randhava
  4. Akshar Singh
Question 19 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The Ponta Velley is also known as

  1. Kyarda Doon Valley
  2. Kanwar Valley
  3. Sangla Valley
  4. None of these
Question 20 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When was Himachal Pradesh under the jurisdiction of Delhi High Court?

  1. 1960 -1964
  2. 1955 - 59
  3. 1967-1971
  4. 1977- 81
Question 21 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who was the first Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. P.D. Desai
  2. M.H. Beg
  3. T.U. Mehta
  4. S.K. Sen
Question 22 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which is the highest peak of Himachal Pradesh?

  1. Manali
  2. Pin Valley
  3. Shilli
  4. Dalaghat