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
