States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
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11. Which area of Chamba district is the Bhandal Valley associated with?
[A] Salooni
[B] Bharmaur
[C] Pangi
[D] Chuwari
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Correct Answer: A [Salooni]
Notes:
The Bhandal Valley is associated with the Salooni area of Chamba district. The route from Salooni towards Langera provides access to the valley. It should not be confused with a valley in Pangi or Bharmaur.
12. On the bank of which river is Kasol located?
[A] Parvati
[B] Beas
[C] Ravi
[D] Chenab
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Correct Answer: A [Parvati]
Notes:
Kasol is located on the bank of the Parvati River in Kullu district. It is a major tourist centre in the Parvati Valley and lies on the route to Manikaran. The Parvati joins the Beas at Bhuntar further downstream.
13. What is the nature of Sissu Lake, a popular tourist attraction near Sissu village?
[A] A sea-water salt lake
[B] A man-made reservoir
[C] A volcanic crater lake
[D] The main reservoir of Bhakra
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Correct Answer: B [A man-made reservoir]
Notes:
Sissu Lake is a man-made reservoir near the Chandra River in Lahaul. It is a major tourist attraction near Sissu village and the helipad. Ghepan’s glacial lake, located higher up in the mountains, is a separate water body.
14. Chandrakoop Lake is associated with the high-altitude region of which district in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Una
[B] Bilaspur
[C] Hamirpur
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: D [Chamba]
Notes:
Chandrakoop Lake is among the high-altitude lakes in the Dhauladhar region of Chamba district. It is associated with the mountainous terrain above Lama Dal. It is not appropriate to describe it as a lowland lake or as a lake that remains uniformly snow-covered throughout the year.
15. What is the main source of humus found in Himachal Pradesh’s forest soils?
[A] Melting of rocks alone
[B] Sea salt
[C] Organic remains of decaying plants and organisms
[D] Volcanic lava
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Correct Answer: C [Organic remains of decaying plants and organisms]
Notes:
Humus forms through the decomposition of organic remains. It helps improve the soil’s water-holding capacity and structure. Humus is not the name of a distinct soil found in only one district; it is an organic component of soil.
16. Which measure helps reduce soil erosion on the mountain slopes of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Removing vegetation and leaving slopes bare
[B] Deep ploughing down the slope
[C] Contour farming and maintaining vegetation cover
[D] Channeling rainwater into a single fast-flowing stream
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Correct Answer: C [Contour farming and maintaining vegetation cover]
Notes:
Contour farming is done across the slope, reducing the speed of flowing water. Plant roots bind the soil, while ground cover reduces the direct impact of raindrops. These measures help conserve soil on Himachal Pradesh’s sloping terrain.
17. According to the 2011 Census, which district of Himachal Pradesh had the highest overall sex ratio?
[A] Sirmaur
[B] Hamirpur
[C] Bilaspur
[D] Kullu
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Correct Answer: B [Hamirpur]
Notes:
Hamirpur had 1,095 women per 1,000 men. The overall sex ratio includes all age groups; it should be distinguished from the child sex ratio for ages 0–6.
18. What was the overall sex ratio of Himachal Pradesh according to the 2011 Census?
[A] 909
[B] 968
[C] 972
[D] 1,095
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Correct Answer: C [972]
Notes:
The state’s overall sex ratio was 972 females per 1,000 males. In the same census, the state’s child sex ratio for the 0–6 age group was 909. The two figures cover different age groups.
19. Which local language variety are villages such as Kanam, Labrang and Spillo in Kinnaur associated with?
[A] Kahluri
[B] Chambyali
[C] Shumcho
[D] Mandyali
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Correct Answer: C [Shumcho]
Notes:
Shumcho is spoken in some villages of the Pooh tehsil of Kinnaur, including Kanam, Labrang and Spillo. Kinnaur has several local languages; it is not correct to consider the entire district a single-dialect area.
20. Which pair of materials is mainly used in the traditional architecture of the Bhimakali Temple at Sarahan?
[A] Wood and stone
[B] White marble only
[C] Glass and steel
[D] Bamboo and thatch
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Correct Answer: A [Wood and stone]
Notes:
Wood and stone are mainly used in the Bhimakali Temple’s multi-storey mountain structure. Sarahan is in Shimla district, and the temple is associated with the royal tradition of Bushahr.
