Set No-42 HP GK Mixed

Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge Quiz

Question 1:

The “Shikari Devi Temple” is unique because it has no roof. It is located in which district?
A) Mandi
B) Kullu
C) Sirmaur
D) Chamba

Question 2:

Which river forms the famous “Larji Gorge” near Aut in Kullu district?
A) Beas
B) Parvati
C) Tirthan
D) Sainj

Question 3:

The “Chandra Tal Lake” is also known as:
A) Moon Lake
B) Lake of the Sun
C) Emerald Lake
D) Sapphire Lake

Question 4:

The “Sultanpur Palace” in Kullu was once the residence of which British officer?
A) Lord Dalhousie
B) William Moorcroft
C) Major Kennedy
D) Captain Rennick

Question 5:

Which pass connects the Kullu Valley with the remote Pangi Valley of Chamba?
A) Sach Pass
B) Rohtang Pass
C) Jalasu Pass
D) Kugti Pass

Question 6:

The “Jogini Waterfall” near Vashisht in Manali is associated with which goddess:
A) Hidimba
B) Jogini (a form of Durga)
C) Parvati
D) Gauri

Question 7:

The “Gamgul Siya Behi Wildlife Sanctuary” is located in which district?
A) Chamba
B) Kangra
C) Lahaul-Spiti
D) Sirmaur

Question 8:

The “Raghunath Ji Temple” in Kullu was established by which ruler in the 17th century?
A) Raja Jagat Singh
B) Raja Man Singh
C) Raja Gyan Chand
D) Raja Bahadur Singh

Question 9:

The “Chail Palace” was built by Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala as his summer capital after he was banned from Shimla.
A) True
B) False

Question 10:

Which is the highest motorable village in Asia located in Himachal Pradesh?
A) Komic (Spiti)
B) Hikkim (Spiti)
C) Langza (Spiti)
D) Kibber (Spiti)

Question 11:

The “Naggar International Folk Dance Festival” is held every year in which month?
A) April
B) July
C) October
D) December

Question 12:

The “Bashleo Pass” connects Kullu Valley with which valley in Mandi district?
A) Balichowki
B) Karsog
C) Ani
D) Nirmand

Question 13:

The “Pabbar Valley” is famous for the cultivation of which premium fruit?
A) Cherry
B) Kiwi
C) Pear
D) Plum

Question 14:

The “Bhakra Mahadev Temple” near Karsog is believed to be the place where Pandavas spent time during their exile.
A) True
B) False

Question 15:

Which monastery in Spiti houses a huge statue of Maitreya Buddha facing towards Tibet?
A) Tabo
B) Dhankar
C) Kye (Ki)
D) Kungri

Question 16:

The “Naldera Golf Course” near Shimla is one of the oldest golf courses in India and was laid out by:
A) Lord Curzon
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Lord Reading
D) Lord Willingdon

Question 17:

The “Serolsar Lake” in Kullu district is associated with which local deity?
A) Budhi Nagin
B) Jamlu Devta
C) Shirgul Devta
D) Balak Nath

Question 18:

Which district of Himachal Pradesh is known as the “Land of Grapes”?
A) Solan
B) Sirmaur
C) Shimla
D) Kinnaur

Question 19:

The “Khirganga National Park” was recently declared in which district?
A) Kullu
B) Mandi
C) Lahaul-Spiti
D) Kinnaur

Question 20:

The “Moorang Ringchen Zangpo Museum” showcases relics of which famous Buddhist translator?
A) Padmasambhava
B) Atisha
C) Rinchen Zangpo
D) Marpa Lotsawa

Answers

1. A (Mandi)
2. A (Beas)
3. A (Moon Lake)
4. C (Major Kennedy)
5. A (Sach Pass)
6. B (Jogini – a form of Durga)
7. A (Chamba)
8. A (Raja Jagat Singh)
9. A (True)
10. A (Komic – 4,587 m)
11. A (April)
12. D (Nirmand)
13. A (Cherry)
14. A (True)
15. C (Kye / Ki Monastery)
16. A (Lord Curzon)
17. A (Budhi Nagin)
18. B (Sirmaur)
19. A (Kullu)
20. C (Rinchen Zangpo)