Who was the first President of Himalayan Hill States Regional Council (formed in 1946)?

• (a) Shivanand Ramaul
• (b) Pandit Padam Dev
• (c) Swami Purnanand
• (d) Shyam Singh Negi

Dodra-Kwar revolt took place under the leadership of ……..

• (a) Shobha Ram
• (b) Rana Hardev Singh
• (c) Ran Bahdur Singh
• (d) None of these

Who become the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh for maximum times?

• (a) Y.S. Parmar
• (b) Virbhadra Singh
• (c) Shanta Kumar
• (d) Thakur Ramlal

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: The ancient Kulindas had a Republican form of Government.
Statement II: The Rajas of Chamba belonged to the Chandra (Lunar) line of the Rajputs.

• (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• (c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
• (d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Chandra Tal lake in Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh is about 6000 m above sea level.
Statement II: Suraj Tal lake is the source of Spiti river in Himachal Pradesh.

• (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• (c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
• (d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Bara Lacha Pass in Himachal Pradesh connects the Manali with Kaza.
Statement II: Sonapani is the longest glacier of the Pir Panjal range near Rohtang Pass.

• (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• (c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
• (d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Soldiers of Nasiri Battalion (Gorkha Regiment) situated in Jutogh in Shimla started uprising in 1857.
Statement II: The states of Koti and Balsan of Himachal opposed the British rulers.

• (a) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
• (b) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
• (c) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
• (d) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct

Among the following which is correct about Mandi conspiracy?

(1) Mandi conspiracy took place under the leadership of Gadar Parti in 1914-15
(2) Some Gadar Party members from USA came to recruit workers from Mandi and Suket States
(3) Miyan Jawahar and Queen of Mandi Khairgarhi came under their influence
(4) In this venture members of Gadar Party were successful.

• (a) 1, 2, 3
• (b) 2, 3, 4
• (c) 3, 4, 1
• (d) 4 and 2

Towards its journey to become full state what is correct about Himachal Pradesh?

(1) It became Chief Commissioner’s Province in 1948
(2) It become Union Territory in 1956
(3) It got its first Chief Minister in 1967
(4) It became 18 th State of the Union in 1971.

• (a) 1, 2, 3
• (b) 3, 4, 1
• (c) 1, 2, 4
• (d) 3, 2, 4

Consider the following statements:

(1) In Himachal Pradesh, Grant from the centre is the highest percentage of revenue receipts.
(2) In Himachal Pradesh, non-tax revenue is likely to increase to Rs 3,769 crore in FY 2022-23 (BE).
(3) In Himachal Pradesh, the tax revenue growth rate is estimated at 10.84% in FY 2022-23 (BE).
(4) In Himachal Pradesh, growth of subsidy expenditure is estimated to be 4.44% in FY 2022-23 (BE).

• (a) 1 and 3 only
• (b) 2 and 3 only
• (c) 1 and 2 only
• (d) 3 and 4 only

Consider the following statements:

(1) Himachal Pradesh was ranked 18 th out of 36 states/Uts/Cities in Export Preparedness Index 2021.
(2) Lahaul-Spiti is at the bottom of the rankings in District Good Governance Index 2021.
(3) Banks have sanctioned Rs 63.46 crore to 476 new enterprises under stand Up India scheme during this financial year 2022-23.
(4) Banks have funded 44,398 farmers through Kisan Credit Cards during 2022-23.

• (a) 1 and 3 only
• (b) 2 and 3 only
• (c) 1 and 2 only
• (d) 3 and 4 only

Consider the following statements:

(1) The sex ratio in the state is 972 females per 1000 males, which is higher than the national average of 940 females per 1000 meles.
(2) Service is the primary occupation of people in Himachal Pradesh, with over 90% of the population dependent on it for their livelihood.
(3) Himachal Pradesh has a per capita income of Rs 358369 which is higher than the national average.
(4) The state has a high Human development Index (HDI) of 0.707, which is higher than the national average of 0.640.

• (a) 1 and 4 only
• (b) 1 and 3 only
• (c) 1 and 2 only
• (d) 2 and 4 only

Consider the following statements:

(1) The rainiest district in Himachal Pradesh is Kangra.
(2) Rainfall in the Alpine region of Himachal Pradesh varies between 300-600 mm.
(3) Winter season in Himachal Pradesh extends from October to March.
(4) Mandi is the hottest place in Himachal Pradesh.

• (a) 2 and 4 only
• (b) 3 and 4 only
• (c) 1 and 2 only
• (d) 1 and 3 only

Match List I with List II:

List-I (Organizations):
a. Dujam Movement
b. All India State people Conference
c. Himalayan Riyasati Praja Mandal
d. Kunihar Praja Mandal

List-II (Year):
i. 1939
ii. 1939
iii. 1906
iv. 1927

• (a) i ii iii iv
• (b) iii iv ii i
• (c) iv ii i iii
• (d) ii iii iv i

Match List I with List II:

List-I (District):
a. Chamba
b. Kullu
c. Sirmaur
d. Kangra

List-II (Reserved Forest Area in sq km in 2019-20):
i. 1050
ii. 374
iii. 164
iv. 70

• (a) iii ii i iv
• (b) ii iii i iv
• (c) i ii iv iii
• (d) ii i iv iii

Match List I with List II:

List-I:
a. Himachal Pradesh Skill Development Project
b. Himachal Pradesh Kaushal Vikas Nigam
c. Mukhya Mantri Yuva Ajivika Yojana
d. Himachal Grihini Suvidha Yojana

List-II:
i. 2018
ii. 2017
iii. 2014
iv. 2019

• (a) iii i ii iv
• (b) ii iii i iv
• (c) iv i ii iii
• (d) i iii ii iv

Match List I with List II:

List-I (District):
a. Kinnaur
b. Chamba
c. Mandi
d. Lahaul and Spiti

List-II (Wildlife Sanctuary):
i. Rupi Bhaba
ii. Sechu Tuan Nala
iii. Kibber
iv. Nargu

• (a) i ii iv iii
• (b) iv iii ii i
• (c) ii iv i iii
• (d) i ii iv iii