Set No-41 HP GK Mixed

Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge Quiz

Question 1:

The “Rakchham-Chitkul Wildlife Sanctuary” was recently notified in which district?
A) Kinnaur
B) Lahaul-Spiti
C) Shimla
D) Kullu

Question 2:

The “Shaktipeeth Shri Chamunda Devi Temple” is located on the banks of which river?
A) Baner Khad
B) Beas
C) Ravi
D) Tirthan

Question 3:

Which village in Himachal Pradesh is known as the “Village of Pandavas”?
A) Malana
B) Rakchham
C) Nako
D) Sarahan

Question 4:

The “Lippa-Asra Wildlife Sanctuary” is famous for the conservation of which rare species?
A) Himalayan Yew (Taxus wallichiana)
B) Snow Leopard
C) Musk Deer
D) Western Tragopan

Question 5:

The “Kaza-Ki-Ki Monastery” is one of the highest monasteries in the world located at an altitude of:
A) 3,800 m
B) 4,000 m
C) 4,200 m
D) 4,500 m

Question 6:

The “Tibetan Opera” (Lhamo) is regularly performed during which festival in Spiti?
A) Losar
B) Chakhar
C) Tshechu
D) Goucha

Question 7:

The “Dankar Monastery” was once the capital of which ancient kingdom?
A) Spiti Kingdom
B) Bushahr Kingdom
C) Kullu Kingdom
D) Lahaul Kingdom

Question 8:

The “Jai Valley” in Kullu is famous for growing which premium variety of apple?
A) Royal Delicious
B) Red Gold
C) HRMN-99
D) Super Chief

Question 9:

The “Hatkoti Temples” dedicated to Mahishasuramardini and Shirgul Devta are located in which district?
A) Shimla
B) Sirmaur
C) Solan
D) Mandi

Question 10:

The “Manali-Leh Highway” crosses how many high mountain passes?
A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6

Question 11:

The “Bhimakali Temple” in Sarahan has how many floors in its unique tower structure?
A) 5
B) 7
C) 9
D) 12

Question 12:

The “Tirthan Wildlife Sanctuary” was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in which year?
A) 2014
B) 2018
C) 2021
D) 2023

Question 13:

Which is the only district in Himachal Pradesh that touches the border of Uttar Pradesh?
A) Sirmaur
B) Solan
C) Kinnaur
D) Shimla

Question 14:

The “Nirath Sun Temple” in Shimla district is dedicated to which form of Surya?
A) Arkasurya
B) Gayatri Surya
C) Jagatprakash Surya
D) All of the above

Question 15:

The “Gue Mummy” (naturally preserved monk) is preserved in which village of Spiti?
A) Gue
B) Tabo
C) Dhankar
D) Lari

Question 16:

The “Kailash Viewpoint” near Kaza offers a direct view of which sacred peak?
A) Kinnaur Kailash
B) Manimahesh Kailash
C) Shrikhand Mahadev
D) Reo Purgyil

Question 17:

The “Sainj Valley” is known as the “Valley of Flowers” of Himachal Pradesh.
A) True
B) False

Question 18:

The “International Kullu Dussehra” was given international status in which year?
A) 1972
B) 1985
C) 1994
D) 2008

Question 19:

The “Palampur Tea” has been granted a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
A) True
B) False

Question 20:

The “Chanshal Pass” connects Shimla district with which neighbouring state?
A) Uttarakhand
B) Haryana
C) Punjab
D) Uttar Pradesh

Answers

1. A (Kinnaur)
2. A (Baner Khad)
3. A (Malana)
4. A (Himalayan Yew)
5. B (4,000 m)
6. C (Tshechu)
7. A (Spiti Kingdom)
8. C (HRMN-99)
9. A (Shimla)
10. B (4)
11. C (9)
12. A (2014) – as part of Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
13. A (Sirmaur)
14. D (All of the above)
15. A (Gue)
16. A (Kinnaur Kailash)
17. A (True)
18. C (1994)
19. A (True)
20. A (Uttarakhand)