MCQ on History of Himachal Pradesh

1. When was Himachal Pradesh created?
(a). April 15, 1947
(b). April 15, 1948
(c). April 15, 1950
(d). April 15, 1952

Answer
           B

2. How many Shimla hill states were joined to create Himachal Pradesh?
(a). 20
(b). 26
(c). 30
(d). 36

Answer
           B

3. What event led to the unfortunate incident in Himachal Pradesh in May 1957?
(a). Earthquake
(b). Flood
(c). Fire
(d). Cyclone

Answer
           C

4. Who was the first Chief Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh in 1948?
(a). N.C. Mehta
(b). Penderal Moon
(c). Bhagwan Sahai
(d). S. Parmar

Answer
           A

5. In which year did Bilaspur join Himachal Pradesh?
(a). 1952
(b). 1954
(c). 1960
(d). 1962

Answer
           B

6. When did Himachal Pradesh wilt the 18th state of India?
(a). January 25, 1965
(b). January 25, 1971
(c). January 25, 1980
(d). January 25, 1990

Answer
           B

7. Which organization was worked on April 25, 1971, in Himachal Pradesh?
(a). Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
(b). Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Wardship
(c). Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Wardship
(d). Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act

Answer
           A

8. How many districts does Himachal Pradesh have currently?
(a). 10
(b). 12
(c). 14
(d). 16

Answer
           B

9. Who heads all departments in Himachal Pradesh’s administration?
(a). Chief Minister
(b). Chief Secretary
(c). Divisional Commissioner
(d). District Collector

Answer
           B

10. When was the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Wardship established?
(a). January 1, 1960
(b).  January 1, 1974
(c). January 1, 1980
(d). January 1, 1995

Answer
           B

11. In which year did the Himachal Pradesh Lokayukta Act get passed?
(a). 1971
(b). 1983
(c). 1998
(d). 2005

Answer
           B

12. Which act was established in 1980 in Himachal Pradesh?
(a). HP City-based Corporation Act
(b). HP Cooperative Societies Act
(c). HP Lokayukta Act
(d). HP Legalistic Court Act

Answer
           A

13. When was the Himachal Pradesh Legalistic Court established?
(a). January 1, 1968
(b). January 1, 1974
(c). January 1, 1986
(d). January 1, 1992

Answer
           C

14. Who became the first sexuality Chief Justice of Himachal Pradesh?
(a). S. Parmar
(b). N.C. Mehta
(c). Leila Seth
(d). Penderal Moon

Answer
           C

15. When was the Himachal Pradesh Law College established?
(a). November 24, 1960
(b). November 24, 1974
(c). November 24, 1986
(d). November 24, 2005

Answer
           D

16. What inspired the tracery of the Shimla District Court Complex?
(a). Modern design
(b). Colonial architecture
(c). Victorian style
(d). Gothic architecture

Answer
           D

17. Which district was not among the ones created in 1966 during Punjab’s reorganization?
(a). Kangra
(b). Kullu
(c). Lahaul Spiti
(d). Mandi

Answer
           D

18. Who succeeded N.C. Mehta as Deputy Chief Commissioner in 1950?
(a). Penderal Moon
(b). Bhagwan Sahai
(c). S. Parmar
(d). None of the above

Answer
           A

19. What happened in Himachal Pradesh in September 1948?
(a). Fire incident
(b). Reorganization
(c). Important decisions attempt
(d). Statehood granted

Answer
           C

20. How many Rajya Sabha seats does Himachal Pradesh have?
(a). 1
(b). 2
(c). 3
(d). 4

Answer
           C

21. Who is at the helm of each semester in Himachal Pradesh?
(a). Chief Secretary
(b). Divisional Commissioner
(c). Resident Commissioner
(d). District Collector

Answer
           B

22. What is the role of a Senior Police Officer (S.P) in districts?
(a). Head of all departments
(b). Assisting the Chief Secretary
(c). Maintaining law and order
(d). Divisional Commissioner

Answer
           C

23. How many Lok Sabha seats does Himachal Pradesh have?
(a). 2
(b). 3
(c). 4
(d). 5

Answer
           C

24. Which district was reorganized on August 29, 1972?
(a). Kangra
(b). Mahasu
(c). Shimla
(d). All of the above

Answer
           D

25. When did S. Parmar start as the first Chief Minister?
(a). March 24, 1950
(b). March 24, 1952
(c). March 24, 1960
(d). March 24, 1971

Answer
           B