Set No-43 HP GK Mixed

Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge Quiz

Question 1:

The “Daranghati Sanctuary” located near Rampur Bushahr is famous for the conservation of which endangered species?
A) Western Tragopan
B) Himalayan Tahr
C) Cheer Pheasant
D) Monal Pheasant

Question 2:

Which village in Lahaul is known as the “Ajanta of the Himalayas” because of its ancient rock carvings?
A) Trilokinath
B) Udaipur
C) Tandi
D) Sissu

Question 3:

The “Maharaja Sansar Chand Museum” in Kangra showcases the collection of which famous Katoch ruler?
A) Sansar Chand II
B) Hari Chand
C) Ghamand Chand
D) Tegh Chand

Question 4:

The “Surajkund” in Solan district is the hottest natural sulphur spring in Himachal Pradesh.
A) True
B) False

Question 5:

Which pass connects the Sainj Valley with the remote Hurla Valley in Kullu district?
A) Saran Pass
B) Bashleo Pass
C) Daree Pass
D) Parvati Pass

Question 6:

The “Lord Elgin’s Bridge” near Palampur is one of the oldest suspension bridges in Himachal Pradesh built in:
A) 1872
B) 1885
C) 1899
D) 1905

Question 7:

The “Manikaran Gurudwara” is famous for its hot water springs where rice can be cooked instantly.
A) True
B) False

Question 8:

Which district in Himachal Pradesh produces the famous “Kangra Tea” that received a GI tag in 2005?
A) Mandi
B) Kangra
C) Una
D) Hamirpur

Question 9:

The “Tibetan Children’s Village” (TCV) was established in Dharamshala by Tsering Dolma, sister of the 14th Dalai Lama.
A) True
B) False

Question 10:

The “Khirganga Temple” in Parvati Valley is dedicated to which deity?
A) Lord Shiva and Parvati
B) Kartikeya
C) Lord Vishnu
D) Nag Devta

Question 11:

Which is the only district in Himachal Pradesh that has a natural saltwater lake (Govind Sagar)?
A) Bilaspur
B) Una
C) Mandi
D) Kangra

Question 12:

The “Rang Mahal” in Chamba was built by Raja Umed Singh in the 18th century.
A) True
B) False

Question 13:

The “Dehnasar Lake” in Kullu district is situated at an altitude of:
A) 3,800 m
B) 4,140 m
C) 4,280 m
D) 4,500 m

Question 14:

Which ancient trade route connected Kinnaur with Tibet and was used for the famous “Shatoosh wool” trade?
A) Hindustan-Tibet Road
B) Shipki La route
C) Kaurik Pass route
D) Leo Pargial route

Question 15:

The “Bhalei Mata Temple” in Churah Valley of Chamba is one of the oldest wooden temples in Himachal Pradesh.
A) True
B) False

Question 16:

The “Vyas Cave” near Manikaran is believed to be the place where Sage Vyasa wrote the Mahabharata.
A) True
B) False

Question 17:

Which district headquarters in Himachal Pradesh is the highest above sea level?
A) Keylong
B) Kaza
C) Reckong Peo
D) Kalpa

Question 18:

The “Banni Mata Temple” in Kullu is famous for its unique tradition of fire-walking by devotees.
A) True
B) False

Question 19:

The “Shoja to Sareolsar Lake” trek passes through which wildlife sanctuary?
A) Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary
B) Great Himalayan National Park
C) Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary
D) Rupi Bhaba Wildlife Sanctuary

Question 20:

The “Chamba Millennium Park” was inaugurated in 2009 to celebrate how many years of Chamba town’s existence?
A) 500 years
B) 750 years
C) 1,000 years
D) 1,200 years

Answers

1. C (Cheer Pheasant)
2. A (Trilokinath)
3. A (Sansar Chand II)
4. A (True)
5. C (Daree Pass)
6. A (1872)
7. A (True)
8. B (Kangra)
9. A (True)
10. A (Lord Shiva and Parvati)
11. A (Bilaspur)
12. A (True)
13. B (4,140 m)
14. B (Shipki La route)
15. A (True)
16. A (True)
17. B (Kaza – 3,800 m)
18. A (True)
19. B (Great Himalayan National Park)
20. C (1,000 years)