Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge-54

1. Who was the author of “Shimla Past and Present”?
a. Joan Flaming
b. Lord Curzon
c. S.D. Collet
d. Edward J. Buck

2. The building which now houses the Himachal Pradesh Secretariat was known as;
a. Ellersile
b. Peterhoff
c. Rockcliffe
d. Horton Castle

3. The first Durand Football Tournament was held in 1888. It was held in
a. Annandale Shimla
b. Thodo Ground Solan
c. The Ridge Shimla
d. Paddal Ground Mandi

4. The first passenger train arrived at Shimla in the year:
a. 1803
b. 1850
c. 1903
d. 1953

5. Peen, Parung and Lingti valleys are in the district of:
a. Kinnaur
b. Chamba
c. Lahaul-Spiti
d. Shimla

6. Kibjuna, Tanmu, Gyundi are the tributaries of the river:
a. Ravi
b. Spiti
c. Beas
d. Chenab

7. Shimla TV Relay Center ground is known as:
a. Starling Castle
b. Mount Pleasant
c. Green Gate
d. Auckland House

8. “Mount pleasant is situated in the district of:
a. Kullu
b. Kangra
c. Mandi
d. Shimla

9. Lady of Keylong is a famous
a. Peak
b. Stream
c. Beauty
d. Ground

10. Himachal Pradesh tourist Development corporation was established in the year:
a. 1970
b. 1975
c. 1978
d. 1972