HP Geography GK || HP Geography GK SET 2 || HP Geography GK MCQ,s:
1. Which of the following combination is not correct ?
A. Pabbar Valley : Chanshal Range
B. Baspa Valley : Chung Shakhago Pass
C. Kiarda Doon Valley : Dharti Range
D. Saproon Valley : Bandla Range
Answer : D. Saproon Valley : Bandla Range
2. Which of the following combination is not correct ?
A. Bhaba Pass : Kinnaur
B. Cheni Pass : Kullu
C. Hamta Pass : Lahol
D. Shingor Pass : Shimla
Answer : A. Bhaba Pass : Kinnaur
3. As per the study of Central Water Board, in which of the following valley the underground water is being over exploited and is receding at a very fast rate ?
A. Kala Amb Valley, Sirmaur
B. Indora Valley, Kangra
C. Hum Valley Una
D. Balh Valley, Mandi
Answer : A. Kala Amb Valley, Sirmaur
4. The Shivalic hills are believed to have been inhabited by which of the following tribe during the prevedic period ?
A. Dasas
B. Kinners
C. Kirtas
D. Nagas
Answer : A. Dasas
5. Which of the following is not the kind of merriage in Himachal Pradesh ?
A. Darosh , Dab Dhab
B. Thagchod-pa
C. Jhindphook
D. Phaktun
Answer : B. Thagchod-pa
6. Build in Shikhra Style 'Trilokinath', 'Panchvaktra', 'Bhootnath' and 'Ardhnarishwar' are the most famous temples of which of the following towns ?
A. Udaipur
B. Bajaura
C. Mandi
D. Kangra
Answer : C. Mandi
7. 'Chiri', 'Balu', 'Chak' and 'Phuli' are the kind of which of the following ?
A. Dress
B. Ornaments
C. Traditional Songs
D. Folk Dances
Answer : B. Ornaments
8. In which of the following districts of Himachal Pradesh 'Pathat ka Khel' fair is celebrated in the month of October / November every year ?
A. Shimla
B. Solan
C. Bilaspur
D. Mandi
Answer : A. Shimla
9. During Kushan Period Buddist art of the plains began to infiltrate the hills, as evident from the ruins of which of the following ?
A. Mani Gompa of Gondhla
B. Stupa of Chetru, Kangra
C. Old Buddist Shrine at Rewalsar
D. Tabo Monestry, Spiti
Answer : B. Stupa of Chetru, Kangra
10. Which of the following learning temple located in Kangra district has been restored by Indian National Trust of Art and Culture Heritage (INTACH) ?
A. Brijeshwari Temple
B. Bhaderkala Temple
C. Baijnath Temple
D. Masrur Temple
Answer : A. Brijeshwari Temple
11. The unique panjchmukhi shaped 'Marich Hawan Kund' of Devta Marich was repotyed after 900 years in 2002. Where it is located ?
A. Dholaseri, Kumarsain
B. Sarah, Kangra
C. Sungra, Kinnaur
D. Shanshar, Kullu
Answer : A. Dholaseri, Kumarsain
12. What is the language of six hundred years old manuscript, found in Spiti valley by the Himachal Pradesh Language, Art and Culture Academy ?
A. Sanskrit
B. Pali
C. Bhoti
D. Urdu
Answer : C. Bhoti
13. Wo among of the following Raja of Kehlur shifted the residence of ruling family from Suhani to a place left bank of Satluj, Traditionaly called 'VyasGuffa' ?
A. Raja Bir Chand
B. Raja Deep Chand
C. Raja Bhim Chand
D. Raja Bijai Chand
Answer : B. Raja Deep Chand
14. Match the following combinations and select the wrong combination ?
A. Kirgram : Baijnath
B. Surughna : Sirmaur
C. Kashgir : Kangra
D. Brahampura : Bhrmuar
Answer : C. Kashgir : Kangra
15. Which of the following district of Himachal Pradesh has been selcted for scheme of Government of India , named 'Aspiration District Yojna' under vision 2022 Policy ?
A. Sirmaur
B. Kinnaur
C. Chamba
D. Lahol and Spiti
Answer : C. Chamba
16. Which of the following village is the starting point of track- route to Bharmaur from Dharamshala ?
A. Khaniyara
B. Yol
C. Bhagsu
D. Mataur
Answer : A. Khaniyara
17. Which of the following was one of the oldest of hill states in the western Himachal ?
A. Koti
B. Bushehar
C. Dhami
D. Keonthal
Answer : B. Bushehar
18. Which of the following district of Himachal Pradesh has the largest number of larger, medium and small scale industrial units ?
A. Kangra
B. Solan
C. Una
D. Sirmaur
Answer : B. Solan
19. Which of the following river flows 400 km almost parallel to Indus and then cuts though both the zanskar and Great Himalyan Ranges ?
A. Satluj
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Beas
Answer : A. Satluj
20. Match the following combinations of sanctuaries with the districts where they are situated and selct the incorrect answer ?
A. Rupi Bhaba Sanctuary : Kinnaur
B. Tundah Sanctuary : Chamba
C. Kanawar Sanctuary : Kinnaur
D. Kugti Sanctuary : Chamba
Answer : C. Kanawar Sanctuary : Kinnaur
21. The 'Burura Pass or Buran Ghati ', 'Kimilay or Khamilogo Pass', 'Borsu Pass', and 'Lamkhaga Pass' are situated along the southern ridge of which valley of Himachal Pradesh ?
A. Chandra Valley
B. Baspa Valley
C. Hangrang Valley
D. Pabbar Valley
Answer : B. Baspa Valley
22. Which is the easter most mountain range of Himachal Pradesh ?
A. Shivalic
B. Dhauladhar
C. Pir Panjal
D. Zansker
Answer : D. Zansker
23. Which has been described by Kalidasa as 'Devtatma' ?
A. Yamuna River
B. Himalayas
C. Rewalsar Lake
D. None of these
Answer : B. Himalayas
24. Which of the following district is/are part of the 'New Himachal' ?
A. Kangra
B. Kullu
C. Lahol Spiti
D. All of these
Answer : D. All of these
25. Which lake has been called by Chinese Pilgrim Hiuen Tsang as 'Lohitya Sarovar' ?
A. Chander Tal
B. Suketi
C. Bhrigu
D. Renuka
Answer : A. Chander Tal
26. 'Harla' is a tributary of which river of Himachal Pradesh ?
A. Beas
B. Ravi
C. Chenab
D. Satluj