Himachal Pradesh General knowledge-37

1. In which year ‘Himachal Pradesh Abolition of Big Landed Estates and Land Reform Act “was passed?
a. 1953
b. 1954
c. 1962
d. 1959

2. Where does Himachal Pradesh stand in the terms of ginger production on national level ?
a. Second
b. First
c. Fourth
d. Sixth

3. The estimated potential of  hydroelectric power of Himachal Pradesh is nearly:
a. 10000 MW
b. 12700 MW
c. 15960 MW
d. 20000 MW

4. The longest tunnel on Kalka-Shimla railway track is:
a. Summer Hill
b. Barog
c. Dhami
d. Taradevi

5. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has earned fame for its ‘Rumals’?
a. Kullu
b. Hamirpur
c. Chamba
d. Kinnaur

6. The central theme of Kangra school of painting was:
a. War
b. Raj Durbar
c. Lord Krishna and Radha
d. Scenic Beauty

7. Smt. Maheshi Devi, 1965 awardee of National Award for Master Craftsman has excelled in:
a. Painting
b. Embroidery
c. Pottery
d. Sculpture

8. Manak, a great master of Pahari miniature adorned the court of:
a. Sansar Chand of Kangra
b. Sham Singh of Chamba
c. Anand chand of Bilaspur
d. Gopal Sen of Mandi

9. Sobha Singh Art Gallery is located at:
a. Nurpur
b. Andretta
c. Manali
d. Naggar

10. Which district of Himachal Pradesh recorded minus population growth according to 1991 census?
a. Kinnaur
b. Lahaul Spiti
c. Shimla
d. Solan

Answers:
1. A
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. B
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9. B
10. B