Who is known as the “Man of Waters” of Himachal Pradesh for his contribution to hydroelectric projects?
A Dr. Y.S. Parmar
B Virbhadra Singh
C Jai Ram Thakur
D V.S. Chauhan
Virbhadra Singh promoted several hydroelectric projects that boosted Himachal Pradesh’s economy, earning him the title “Man of Waters.”
Which district of Himachal Pradesh shares its border with both China and Tibet?
A Kinnaur
B Lahaul and Spiti
C Chamba
D Kangra
Lahaul and Spiti district shares its international boundary with Tibet (China) along the eastern side.
What is the state bird of Himachal Pradesh?
A Monal
B Jujurana (Western Tragopan)
C Himalayan Bulbul
D Peacock
The Western Tragopan, locally called Jujurana, is the state bird and an endangered species found in Himachal forests.
Which festival of Himachal Pradesh is celebrated to mark the victory of good over evil?
A Dussehra of Kullu
B Minjar Fair
C Renuka Fair
D Phulaich Festival
Kullu Dussehra celebrates Lord Raghunath and symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Which lake is considered the highest in Himachal Pradesh?
A Renuka Lake
B Chandra Tal
C Rewalsar Lake
D Khajjiar Lake
Chandra Tal, located in Lahaul-Spiti at about 4,300 meters, is the highest lake in Himachal Pradesh.
Which pass connects Kullu Valley with Lahaul Valley?
A Rohtang Pass
B Baralacha Pass
C Kunzum Pass
D Jalori Pass
Rohtang Pass connects Kullu with Lahaul-Spiti and remains snow-covered most of the year.
Which Himachal district is famous for slate mining?
A Mandi
B Kangra
C Chamba
D Una
Kangra district is known for its quality slate mining and production.
The Bhakra Dam is located on which river near Himachal’s border?
A Sutlej
B Beas
C Ravi
D Chenab
The Bhakra Dam, one of India’s highest gravity dams, is built on the Sutlej River near Bilaspur.
Which Himachali painter was famous for the Kangra miniature style?
A Nainsukh
B Raja Ravi Varma
C M.F. Husain
D Manaku
Nainsukh was a prominent painter from Guler (Kangra school), famous for his delicate miniature art.
Which is the longest river flowing through Himachal Pradesh?
A Beas
B Sutlej
C Ravi
D Yamuna
The Sutlej River is the longest river flowing through Himachal Pradesh before entering Punjab.
What is the primary occupation of people in Himachal Pradesh?
A Industry
B Fishing
C Agriculture
D Mining
Most of Himachal’s population depends on agriculture and horticulture for livelihood.
Who built the Kangra Fort?
A Raja Susharma Chandra
B Raja Bhuri Singh
C Raja Sansar Chand
D Raja Hari Chand
The ancient Kangra Fort was built by Raja Susharma Chandra of the Katoch dynasty.
Which district is known as the “Land of Festivals”?
A Mandi
B Kullu
C Chamba
D Kangra
Mandi hosts many fairs and festivals throughout the year, hence known as the “Land of Festivals.”
Which national park is famous for snow leopards and blue sheep?
A Pin Valley National Park
B Great Himalayan National Park
C Simbalbara National Park
D Khirganga National Park
Pin Valley National Park in Spiti is home to rare species like snow leopards and blue sheep.
Which is the highest peak in Himachal Pradesh?
A Shilla
B Deo Tibba
C Reo Purgyil
D Kinner Kailash
Reo Purgyil, at 6,816 meters in Kinnaur, is the highest peak of Himachal Pradesh.
Which river forms the boundary between Kangra and Hamirpur districts?
A Beas
B Sutlej
C Uhl
D Ravi
The Beas River separates Kangra and Hamirpur districts.
The “Mini Switzerland of India” is a title given to which place in Himachal Pradesh?
A Manali
B Khajjiar
C Kasauli
D Kufri
Khajjiar in Chamba district is known as “Mini Switzerland” for its meadow-like landscape.
Which university is the oldest in Himachal Pradesh?
A Himachal Pradesh University
B Dr. Y.S. Parmar University
C CSK Agricultural University
D NIT Hamirpur
Himachal Pradesh University, established in 1970 at Shimla, is the oldest university in the state.
Which Himachal town is known for its Buddhist monasteries?
A Manali
B Dharamshala
C Spiti
D Dalhousie
The Spiti Valley is famous for ancient Buddhist monasteries like Key and Tabo.
Which fair is held at Chamba every year in memory of Raja Sahil Varman?
A Minjar Fair
B Sui Mela
C Lavi Fair
D Shivratri Fair
The Sui Mela in Chamba is held to commemorate Queen Sui, wife of Raja Sahil Varman.
Which town is known as the “Gateway to Kinnaur”?
A Rampur Bushahr
B Narkanda
C Reckong Peo
D Kalpa
Rampur Bushahr, located on the banks of the Sutlej, is the traditional gateway to Kinnaur.
What is the main language spoken in Chamba district?
A Pahari
B Chambiali
C Kinnauri
D Dogri
Chambiali is a dialect of Pahari spoken predominantly in Chamba district.
Which town hosts the famous “Shivratri Fair”?
A Kullu
B Mandi
C Kangra
D Solan
The Mandi Shivratri Fair is world-famous and attracts devotees from across India.
Who was the founder of the princely state of Chamba?
A Raja Sahil Varman
B Raja Maru Varman
C Raja Meru Varman
D Raja Bhuri Singh
Raja Maru Varman founded the princely state of Chamba in the 6th century.
The Lavi Fair is organized every year in which town?
A Rampur
B Shimla
C Solan
D Nahan
The historic Lavi Fair of Rampur is an old trade fair that symbolizes Indo-Tibetan relations.