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Himachal Pradesh GK – 15 MCQs

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1. Which is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh?

A. Shimla
B. Mandi
C. Dharamshala
D. Solan

Correct Answer: A. Shimla

Explanation: Shimla is the summer and official capital of Himachal Pradesh. Dharamshala serves as the winter capital.

2. Himachal Pradesh was granted full statehood in which year?

A. 1948
B. 1956
C. 1971
D. 1987

Correct Answer: C. 1971

Explanation: Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India on 25 January 1971.

3. Which is the largest district of Himachal Pradesh by area?

A. Kangra
B. Lahaul-Spiti
C. Kinnaur
D. Mandi

Correct Answer: B. Lahaul-Spiti

Explanation: Lahaul-Spiti is the largest district by area, covering vast cold desert and rugged Himalayan terrain.

4. Renuka Lake is located in which district?

A. Sirmaur
B. Bilaspur
C. Hamirpur
D. Solan

Correct Answer: A. Sirmaur

Explanation: Renuka Lake, the largest natural lake of Himachal Pradesh, is situated in the Sirmaur district.

5. Who is known as the ‘Iron Man of Himachal Pradesh’?

A. Dr. Y.S. Parmar
B. Jai Ram Thakur
C. Virbhadra Singh
D. Shanta Kumar

Correct Answer: A. Dr. Y.S. Parmar

Explanation: Dr. Y.S. Parmar was the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and played a crucial role in its creation and development.

6. The traditional dance form ‘Nati’ belongs to which region?

A. Kullu
B. Shimla
C. Chamba
D. Kangra

Correct Answer: A. Kullu

Explanation: Kullu Nati is a famous folk dance of the Kullu region and is performed during festivals like Dussehra.

7. Which river is also known as the “Sorrow of Himachal Pradesh”?

A. Beas
B. Sutlej
C. Ravi
D. Chenab

Correct Answer: B. Sutlej

Explanation: Due to frequent floods and damage in its basin, the Sutlej River is often called the “Sorrow of Himachal Pradesh”.

8. Pin Valley National Park is famous for which animal?

A. Bengal Tiger
B. Snow Leopard
C. Asiatic Lion
D. Black Bear

Correct Answer: B. Snow Leopard

Explanation: Pin Valley National Park is a high-altitude cold desert park known for its population of snow leopards.

9. The Bhakra Nangal Dam is built on which river?

A. Ravi
B. Satluj
C. Beas
D. Yamuna

Correct Answer: B. Satluj

Explanation: Bhakra Nangal Dam, one of the highest gravity dams in India, is constructed on the Satluj River.

Q10

10. In which district is the famous ‘Bijli Mahadev Temple’ located?

A. Kullu
B. Kinnaur
C. Kangra
D. Shimla

Correct Answer: A. Kullu

Explanation: Bijli Mahadev Temple is located in the Kullu Valley and is famous for lightning striking the Shiva lingam.

Q11

11. Which pass connects Kullu Valley with Lahaul-Spiti?

A. Rohtang Pass
B. Baralacha Pass
C. Kunzum Pass
D. Shipki La

Correct Answer: A. Rohtang Pass

Explanation: Rohtang Pass (around 13,050 ft) connects Manali in Kullu Valley with the Lahaul-Spiti region.

Q12

12. The ‘Shimachal’ word from which Himachal is derived means?

A. Snow-laden mountains
B. Land of Gods
C. Green valleys
D. Land of festivals

Correct Answer: A. Snow-laden mountains

Explanation: From Sanskrit, ‘Hima’ means snow and ‘Achal’ means mountain, so Himachal refers to “snow-laden mountains”.

Q13

13. Which town is known as the “City of Temples”?

A. Chamba
B. Kangra
C. Mandi
D. Hamirpur

Correct Answer: C. Mandi

Explanation: Mandi is called the “City of Temples” because it has more than 300 ancient and modern temples.

Q14

14. The folk festival ‘Minjar’ is celebrated in?

A. Chamba
B. Kullu
C. Shimla
D. Solan

Correct Answer: A. Chamba

Explanation: Minjar is a famous harvest and cultural festival of Chamba, celebrated with processions, local fairs, and rituals.

Q15

15. The Great Himalayan National Park is located in which district?

A. Solan
B. Kullu
C. Shimla
D. Sirmaur

Correct Answer: B. Kullu

Explanation: The Great Himalayan National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is located in the Kullu district.

Himachal Pradesh GK – 15 MCQs

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