Himachal G.K. Quiz: Day 09

November 9, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. The outer Himalayas were known to ancient geographers as Maulak Parbat.
2. The outer Himalayas maintain almost a regular course from the river Ravi to the Yamuna.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

The outer Himalayas were known to ancient geographers as Mainak Parbat.
The outer Himalayas maintain almost a regular course from the river Ravi to the Yamuna.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer.
LIST 1 (PEAKS) LIST 2 (PLACES)
A. Murkhila 1) Kinnaur
B. Raldang 2) Lahaul-Spiti
C. Mani mahesh 3) Kullu
D. Solang 4) Chamba
Code

(A) A-2 , B-1 , C-4 , D-3
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3 , D-4
(C) A-4 , B-1 , C-3 , D-2
(D) A-2 , B-4 , C-1 , D-3

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ANSWER – A

Consider the following statements:
1. Pir Panjal branches off from Great Himalayan Range near Badrinath.
2. Dhauladhar is intercepted by river Satluj at Rampur Bushahr and by Ravi at Larji.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

1.Dhauladhar branches off from Great Himalayan Range near Badrinath.

2.Dhauladhar is intercepted by river Satluj at Rampur Bushahr, by Beas at Larji and by Ravi in the South west of Chamba.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer.
LIST 1 (PASSES) LIST 2 (PLACES)
A. Chauri pass 1) Kinnaur - Spiti
B. Manirang 2) Chamba - Bhattiyat
C. Hamta pass 3) Kullu -Spiti
D. Basodan 4) Chamba - Kangra
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-1 , C-4 , D-3
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3 , D-4
(C) A-4 , B-1 , C-3 , D-2
(D) A-2 , B-4 , C-1 , D-3

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ANSWER – C

Which of the following passes is between Kullu and Mandi?

(A) Jalsu
(B) Kalichho
(C) Hamta
(D) Dulchi

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements:
1. Pir Panjal bifurcates from the Great Himalayan Range near that bank of river Satluj.
2. Pir Panjal bends towards Dhauladhar range near the source of river Ravi.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

Pir Panjal, the largest of the Lesser Himalayan Range, bifurcates from the Great Himalayan Range near that bank of river Satluj which forms the water parting between the river Chenab on one side and river Beas and Ravi on the other.
Pir Panjal bends towards Dhauladhar range near the source of river Ravi

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer.
LIST 1 (PASSES) LIST 2 (PLACES)
A. Jalori pass 1) Outer Seraj – Inner Seraj
B. Tamsar 2) Kangra- Bara Bangahal
C. Chobia 3) Lahaul - Bharmaur
D. Padri 4) Chamba - Badrawah
Code:

(A) A-2 , B-1 , C-4 , D-3
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3 , D-4
(C) A-4 , B-1 , C-3 , D-2
(D) A-2 , B-4 , C-1 , D-3

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ANSWER – B

Which of the following streams divides Balh valley roughly into two parts?

(A) Gambhar
(B) Ali Khad
(C) Seer khad
(D) Saketi khad

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements:
1. In November 1962, Indo-German Agricultural Project was started in Kangra valley.
2. It emphasized on mixed farming, dairying, animal husbandry, horticulture, and vegetable cultivation.
3. Manuring and soil conservation were also included in the Project.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 3 only
(D) 1, 2 and 3 only

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ANSWER – B

In November 1962, Indo-German Agricultural Project was started in Balih valley.
It emphasized on mixed farming, dairying, animal husbandry, horticulture, and vegetable cultivation.
Manuring and soil conservation were also included in the Project.

Pejore and shikri are the main tributaries of which of the following river?

(A) Spiti
(B) Swan
(C) Pabbar
(D) Giri

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ANSWER – C

Kunihar valley is found in which of the following district?

(A) Shimla
(B) Solan
(C) Mandi
(D) Sirmaur

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1. Great Himalayan Range runs along the eastern boundary and is cut across by Satluj.
2. Great Himalayan Range separates the drainage of river Spiti from that of the river Beas.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

Great Himalayan Range runs along the eastern boundary and is cut across by Satluj.
Great Himalayan Range separates the drainage of river Spiti from that of the river Beas.

Kiarda Dun valley is found in which of the following division?

(A) Cis Giri division only
(B) Trans-Giri division only
(C) Both Cis Giri division and Trans-Giri division
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

Most of plain area, namely Kiarda Dun, falls within the Cis Giri division but only a very small part in a corner, spreading across the Giri, falls into the trans-Giri division.

Consider the following statements:
1. Chung Shakhago pass lies at the head of Baspa river.
2. Kamru and Sangla are two populous villages on the left bank of Baspa river.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Chung Shakhago pass lies at the head of Baspa river.
Kamru and Sangla are two populous villages on the right bank of Baspa river.

Saproon valley is found in which of the following district?

(A) Shimla
(B) Solan
(C) Mandi
(D) Sirmaur

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ANSWER – B

Which of the following streams are east flowing tributaries of Beas?

(A) Sujoin
(B) Phojal
(C) Sarvari
(D) Spin

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ANSWER – D

Which of the following streams is the left bank tributary of Ravi?

(A) Budhil
(B) Saho
(C) Chirchind nala
(D) Siul

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ANSWER – C

Consider the following statements:
1. Zanskar Range is the eastern most range which separates Spiti and Kasmir from Tibet.
2. Gumrang and Manirang passes connect the basin of river Satluj with its basin in Tibet.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Zanskar Range is the eastern most range which separates Spiti and Kasmir from Tibet.
Gumrang and Sholarung passes connect the basin of river Satluj with its basin in Tibet.

Which of the following was first surveyed in 1906 by Walker and Pascoe and second time in 1957 by Kurion and Munsgi from GSI?

(A) Chandra glacier
(B) Bhaga glacier
(C) Sonapani glacier
(D) Gyephang

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ANSWER – C

Sonapani is located nearby Kulti nala in Lahaul-Spiti.
It was first surveyed in 1906 by Walker and Pascoe and second time in 1957 by Kurion and Munsgi from GSI. This glacier is visible from Rohtang pass.

Which of the following glaciers is not found in Chandra valley?

(A) Kulti
(B) Shamundari
(C) Shipting
(D) Ganstang

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ANSWER – D

Chandra valley Chota Shigri, Kulti, Shipting, Geyphang, Shilli, Shamundari
Bhaga valley Mukkila, Milang, Lady of Keylong, Gangstang