HP GK SET–2 MCQs (Himachal Pradesh GK)

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SET–2 : Himachal Pradesh History, Culture & Geography – MCQs
(Level: SSC / HPPSC / State Exams | Moderate–Hard)


SET–2 MCQs (Himachal Pradesh GK)

1. Which princely state of Himachal Pradesh was the first to voluntarily merge with the Indian Union?

A) Mandi
B) Sirmaur
C) Chamba
D) Suket
Answer: D) Suket


2. Who founded the princely state of Chamba?

A) Raja Sahil Varman
B) Raja Maru Varman
C) Raja Umed Singh
D) Raja Jagat Singh
Answer: A) Raja Sahil Varman


3. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has the highest number of glaciers?

A) Kinnaur
B) Chamba
C) Lahaul-Spiti
D) Kangra
Answer: C) Lahaul-Spiti


4. Which river of Himachal Pradesh is known as the “Lifeline of the State”?

A) Beas
B) Ravi
C) Satluj
D) Chenab
Answer: C) Satluj


5. The famous Bhakra–Nangal Project is constructed on which river?

A) Beas
B) Ravi
C) Yamuna
D) Satluj
Answer: D) Satluj


6. Which folk dance of Himachal Pradesh is performed mainly in Kinnaur district?

A) Nati
B) Kayang
C) Chham
D) Dandaras
Answer: B) Kayang


7. Which fort of Himachal Pradesh is also known as the “Fort of Arki”?

A) Nalagarh Fort
B) Kangra Fort
C) Arki Fort
D) Chamba Fort
Answer: C) Arki Fort


8. Which tribal festival marks the beginning of the New Year in Lahaul-Spiti?

A) Phulaich
B) Losar
C) Halda
D) Minjar
Answer: B) Losar


9. Which is the largest district of Himachal Pradesh by area?

A) Chamba
B) Kinnaur
C) Kangra
D) Lahaul-Spiti
Answer: D) Lahaul-Spiti


10. Which temple of Himachal Pradesh is associated with the legend of Pandavas and Draupadi?

A) Hidimba Temple
B) Triloknath Temple
C) Manimahesh Temple
D) Bhimakali Temple
Answer: A) Hidimba Temple


11. Which crop is known as the “Golden Crop” of Himachal Pradesh?

A) Wheat
B) Apple
C) Maize
D) Rice
Answer: B) Apple


12. Which wildlife sanctuary is famous for Snow Leopard conservation?

A) Pong Dam Sanctuary
B) Great Himalayan National Park
C) Pin Valley National Park
D) Chail Sanctuary
Answer: C) Pin Valley National Park


13. Which hill station is known as the “Mushroom City of India”?

A) Shimla
B) Solan
C) Kasauli
D) Palampur
Answer: B) Solan


14. Which river valley is known as the “Valley of Gods”?

A) Kangra Valley
B) Spiti Valley
C) Kullu Valley
D) Chamba Valley
Answer: C) Kullu Valley


15. Who was the first Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh?

A) Y.S. Parmar
B) Thakur Ram Lal
C) Shanta Kumar
D) Virbhadra Singh
Answer: A) Y.S. Parmar


16. Which temple is also known as the “Mahabharata Temple”?

A) Masrur Temples
B) Baijnath Temple
C) Triloknath Temple
D) Jwala Ji
Answer: A) Masrur Temples


17. Which pass connects Spiti Valley with Kinnaur?

A) Kunzum Pass
B) Shipki La
C) Rohtang Pass
D) Baralacha La
Answer: B) Shipki La


18. Which fair is associated with Lord Shiva and held in Mandi?

A) Minjar Fair
B) Shivratri Fair
C) Renuka Fair
D) Nalwari Fair
Answer: B) Shivratri Fair


19. Which town is famous for the Baijnath Temple built in Nagara style?

A) Palampur
B) Kangra
C) Baijnath
D) Una
Answer: C) Baijnath


20. Which dam has created the largest artificial lake in Himachal Pradesh?

A) Pong Dam
B) Bhakra Dam
C) Kol Dam
D) Nathpa Jhakri
Answer: B) Bhakra Dam


21. Which town is the headquarters of Lahaul-Spiti district?

A) Kaza
B) Keylong
C) Reckong Peo
D) Udaipur
Answer: B) Keylong


22. Which folk festival is celebrated to mark victory of good over evil in Kullu?

A) Diwali
B) Holi
C) Dussehra
D) Lohri
Answer: C) Dussehra


23. Which river flows through Kangra Valley?

A) Ravi
B) Chenab
C) Beas
D) Satluj
Answer: C) Beas


24. Which national park of Himachal Pradesh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

A) Pong Dam
B) Great Himalayan National Park
C) Inderkilla
D) Khirganga
Answer: B) Great Himalayan National Park


25. Which town of Himachal Pradesh is known for tea gardens?

A) Solan
B) Dharamshala
C) Palampur
D) Chamba
Answer: C) Palampur



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