This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > General Knowledge > Geography > India > States > Himachal Pradesh – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Himachal Pradesh Quiz 1 (49 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Which hill station is a mini floating island in the Chamba district? A) Kargil. B) Kallavi. C) Khajjiar. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Khajjiar. 2. The Pandoh Dam is located on which river in Himachal Pradesh? A) Beas. B) Chenab. C) Yamuna. D) Ravi. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Beas. 3. Which is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh? A) Neelkanth Glacier. B) Ask Shigri. C) Bhadal Glacier. D) Tal Glacier. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ask Shigri. 4. Himachal was named by ..... a great scholar of the Sanskrit of state. A) Acharya Diwakar Dutt Sharma. B) Devi Lal. C) Defender That. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Acharya Diwakar Dutt Sharma. 5. The Himalayan Tahr is listed as near threatened on the ..... red list. A) IUCN. B) NATO. C) WHO OF ANIMALS. D) UEFA. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) IUCN. 6. The Snow Leapard is suspected to be fewer than ..... in number. A) 69, 420. B) 5, 000. C) 12, 587. D) 10, 000. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 10, 000. 7. Himachal Pradesh produces ..... , ..... Percent total hydropower potential of India. A) 25%. B) 15%. C) 20%. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 25%. 8. Which is the highest mountain peak in Himachal Pradesh? A) Manimahesh Kailash Peak. B) Kinnaur Kailash. C) Gwa of. D) Reo Purgyil. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Reo Purgyil. 9. Which festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm in Himachal Pradesh? A) Dussehra. B) Diwali. C) Holi. D) Eid. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Dussehra. 10. Which vegetable plantation was started in Himachal Pradesh by British? A) Capsicum. B) Cilly. C) Cabbage. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Capsicum. 11. Which food is traditionally eaten in Himachal Pradesh? A) Kayu Katli. B) I'm sitting. C) Curd. D) Rice. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I'm sitting. 12. How many species of animals are found Himachal Pradesh A) 350. B) 359. C) 360. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 359. 13. The great Himalayan Musk Deer belongs to which family A) Mosehidae. B) Hemitragus. C) Felides. D) Bharal. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Mosehidae. 14. Name a famous wildlife sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh. A) Great Himalayan National Park. B) Sundarbans Reserve Forest. C) Jim Corbett National Park. D) Kaziranga National Park. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Great Himalayan National Park. 15. Who is the current tourism minister of Himachal Pradesh? A) Nithish Kumar Singh. B) Go Ram Tagore. C) BS Panth. D) Aditya Thackeray. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Go Ram Tagore. 16. Which is the Winter capital of Himachal Pradesh? A) Tibet. B) Dharamshala. C) Shimla. D) Jaipur. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Dharamshala. 17. How many species of birds are found in Himachal Pradesh? A) 450. B) 463. C) 363. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 463. 18. Which National Park in Himachal was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site on 23 June 2014? A) Great Himalayan National Park. B) Pin Valley National Park. C) Khirganga National Park. D) Inderkila National Park. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Great Himalayan National Park. 19. Which state of Himachal Pradesh is famous for highest post offices in the world. A) Hikkim. B) Chamba. C) Beam. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hikkim. 20. Which hill station is known as the 'Queen of Hills'? A) Darjeeling. B) Mussoorie. C) Nainital. D) Shimla. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mussoorie. 21. What is Satluj river called in Sanskrit? A) Satluj. B) Sutlej. C) Settle. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Sutlej. 22. Which river is known as the lifeline of Himachal Pradesh? A) Beas River. B) Ganges River. C) Yamuna River. D) Sutlej River. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Sutlej River. 23. The state of Himachal Pradesh is connected with ..... a number of highways. A) Four. B) Ten. C) Six. D) Nine. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Nine. 24. What is the highest peak in Himachal Pradesh? A) Shivalik Hills. B) Hanuman turinate. C) Chandranahan Peak. D) Kinnaur Kailash. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Hanuman turinate. 25. What type of climate is predominant in Himachal Pradesh? A) Temperate climate. B) Arctic climate. C) Tropical climate. D) Desert climate. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Temperate climate. 26. What is the significance of the Kullu Dussehra festival? A) Kullu Dussehra is primarily a religious event for local deities. B) Kullu Dussehra is a celebration of agricultural harvest. C) Kullu Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil and showcases the cultural heritage of the Kullu Valley. D) Kullu Dussehra marks the beginning of the winter season. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Kullu Dussehra celebrates the victory of good over evil and showcases the cultural heritage of the Kullu Valley. 27. There are 2 species of bears found in Himalaya ..... and ..... A) Black BearIndian Bear. B) Himalayan BearBrown Bear. C) Himalayan Brown Bear, Himalayan black bear. D) Koala BearHoney Bear. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Himalayan Brown Bear, Himalayan black bear. 28. What type of animal is mostly found in Himachal Pradesh A) Reptile. B) Mammal. C) Aquatic Animals. D) Amphibian. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Mammal. 29. Name a famous temple located in Himachal Pradesh. A) Badrinath Temple. B) Golden Temple. C) Kashi Vishwanath Temple. D) Jakhoo Temple. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Jakhoo Temple. 30. ..... toy train and the Himalayan national park in Kullu are UNESCO worlds heritage site A) Shimla Kalka. B) Jammu flavor. C) Kalka devi. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shimla Kalka. 31. The state animal of Himachal Pradesh is ..... A) Snow leopard. B) Musk deer. C) Monal. D) Himalayan Yak. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Snow leopard. 32. Name the major river that flows through Himachal Pradesh. A) Sutlej River. B) Beas River. C) Ganges River. D) Yamuna River. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sutlej River. 33. Which one is is the largest district by area wise in Himachal Pradesh? A) Mandi. B) Chamba. C) Shimla. D) Lahaul and Spiti. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Lahaul and Spiti. 34. What is the primary language spoken in Himachal Pradesh? A) Punjabi. B) English. C) Bhojpuri. D) Hindi. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Hindi. 35. Which national park in Himachal Pradesh is known for its biodiversity? A) Great Himalayan National Park. B) Sundarbans National Park. C) Nanda Devi National Park. D) Kinnaur Kailash National Park. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Great Himalayan National Park. 36. What is the tagline of Himachal Pradesh tourism? A) Awesome Himachal Pradesh. B) The Heart of incredible India. C) Unforgettable Himachal Pradesh. D) Unlimited. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Unforgettable Himachal Pradesh. 37. What is the main festival celebrated in Himachal Pradesh? A) Eid. B) Kullu Dussehra. C) Pongal. D) Ganesh Chaturthi. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Kullu Dussehra. 38. Select one of the traditional clothes men wear in Himachal Pradesh. A) Sultan. B) Pant. C) Shirt. D) Coat. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Sultan. 39. What is the summer capital of Himachal Pradesh? A) Shimla. B) Kullu. C) Dharamshala. D) Manali. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Shimla. 40. Which is the shortest river in Himachal Pradesh? (length wise) A) Chandra River. B) Sutlej River. C) Beas River. D) Yamuna River. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Yamuna River. 41. Which mountain range runs through Himachal Pradesh? A) Rocky Mountains. B) Andes. C) Himalayas. D) Alps. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Himalayas. 42. What is the traditional dress of Himachal Pradesh called? A) Sari. B) Lehenga. C) Dough shawl. D) Kurta. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Dough shawl. 43. Which local and official language is spoken in Himachal Pradesh? A) Hindi. B) Tamil. C) Marathi. D) English. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Hindi. 44. The state flower of Himachal Pradesh is ..... A) Carnations. B) Bell Rhododendron. C) Lilies. D) Rose. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Bell Rhododendron. 45. Which animal, common to Himachal Pradesh is a large even-toed ungulate A) Himalayan Wolf. B) Snow Leopard. C) Frog. D) Himalayan tahr. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Himalayan tahr. 46. Which district is known for its apple orchards in Himachal Pradesh? A) Transgender. B) Mandi. C) Kullu. D) Shimla. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Transgender. 47. Which long-haired bovine is found throughout the Himalayan region of India A) Goat. B) Himalayan Wild Buffalo. C) Wild Yak. D) Himalayan Sheep. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Wild Yak. 48. What is the name of the shawl worn by women in Himachal Pradesh? A) Pattoo. B) Ghagra and Choli. C) Saree. D) Frock. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Pattoo. 49. Which is the longest river in Himachal Pradesh? A) Ganga River. B) Ravi River. C) Chenab River. D) Chandrabhaga River. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Chandrabhaga River. Related QuizzesIndia QuizzesGeography QuizzesAndaman And Nicobar Islands QuizAndhra Pradesh QuizArunachal Pradesh QuizAssam QuizBihar QuizCapital Of Indian States Indian Union Territories QuizChandigarh QuizChhattisgarh Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books