Himachal Pradesh MCQ Questions and Answers

Prepare for HAS/HPAS, Allied, NT, and all competitive exams with our topic-wise Himachal Pradesh MCQ questions and answers. All sets are designed by Raman Academy’s expert faculty, regularly updated, and come with detailed solutions and explanations. These MCQs cover history, polity, districts, culture, and key events to help you master every aspect of Himachal Pradesh General Studies.


Himachal Pradesh MCQ Topics

History of Himachal Pradesh

Topic
Ancient History
Sources of History
Pre-historic Period: Early inhabitants, Stone Age sites
Ancient Tribes: Kulindas, Audumbaras, Trigartas, Kunets
Vedic Period
Influence of Maurya, Gupta, and Post-Gupta periods
Emergence of Early Medieval States (Kangra, Kullu, Chamba)
Medieval History
Relations with Muslim Invaders (Mahmud Ghazni, Timur, etc.)
Mughal Rule and Impact on Hill States
Sikh Influence and Conquests
Gurkha Invasion and Treaty of Sagauli
Modern History
British Rule: Administrative history (Grants, Sanads, territorial aggression)
Establishment of British Cantonments
Social and Economic Conditions under Colonial Rule (Beth, Begar, Reet)
Praja Mandal Movements (Dhami Goli Kand, Pazhota Movement, Kunihar Movement, Theog Movement, Dodra Kawar Revolt, Nalagarh Movement)
Influence of the Maurya, Gupta, and Post-Gupta periods
Formation of Himachal Pradesh (1948) and journey to Full Statehood (1971)
Himachal Pradesh’s Role in the Indian Freedom Struggle

Geography of Himachal Pradesh

Physical Geography
Geographical Location and Topography (Physiographic Divisions)
Mountain Ranges and Peaks
Important Passes
Rivers and Tributaries (origin, flow, ancient names)
Lakes (natural and artificial)
Hot Springs
Glaciers
Valleys
Soil Types
Climate and Climatic Zones
Human Geography
Area and Population (Density, Literacy, Sex Ratio from Census)
Administrative Divisions (Districts, Tehsils, Blocks)
Boundaries with Neighboring States and Countries
Important Places and Institutions
Natural Resources and Environment
Flora and Fauna (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves)
Forests and Forest Areas
Mineral Resources
Fisheries
Boundaries with Neighbouring States and Countries

Economy of Himachal Pradesh

Agriculture and Horticulture
Major Crops, Fruits, Production Statistics
Animal Husbandry
Irrigation Projects and Initiatives
Industrial Development
Major Industries and Industrial Areas
Mineral Resources and Utilisation
Hydroelectric Projects and Energy Sector
Major Hydroelectric Projects
Renewable Energy Initiatives
Tourism
Eco-tourism, Adventure Tourism, Religious and Cultural Tourism Sites
Infrastructure Development
Roads, Railways, Transport, Communication Systems
Major Infrastructure Projects
Socio-Economic Development Indicators
Literacy, Health, Poverty, HDI, Gender Indexes
Economic Planning
Five Year Plans, Vision Documents, Policies for Hill Development

Districts of Himachal Pradesh

Topic
Bilaspur
Chamba
Hamirpur
Kangra
Kinnaur
Kullu
Lahaul Spiti
Mandi
Shimla
Sirmaur
Solan
Una

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