Himachal GK Quiz

ANSWER – C

• Tatta pani: In Mandi, it is 29 Km from Naldera located on the right bank of Satluj.
• This is natural sulphur spring with curative power for various kinds of bodily and imaginative ailments.
• Now a substantial part of this spring has submerged in the kol dam project.
• Mani Karan: It is 45 KM from Kullu. Along the bank of River Parbati.
• Temperature is well above boiling point. There is no sulphur or iron content in the water but it is said to be a radioactive spring.
• The water is so hot that pulse, rice etc can be boiled and cooked in it. People come here for the cure of their ailments such as pneumonia, muscular pain etc.

ANSWER – B

ANSWER – D

• Middle Himalayas branches off from the great Himalayan range near ‘Badrinath’ (in Uttrakhand) and forms the most striking feature.
• It is intercepted by the Satluj at Rampur – Bushahr, by the Beas at Larji and by the Ravi near South West of Chamba.
• The Northern flank of the Dhauladhar impinges against the Southern flanks of the Pir Panjal range at the mountain knot off Bara Banghal.

ANSWER – B

• Patlikuhl-1909 ,
• Barot Trout Farm-1959,
• Holi Trout farm-2000,
• Trout Farm Sangla-1965.

ANSWER – C

State Government of Himachal Pradesh has introduced a new scheme viz, “SAUR SINCHAYEE YOJNA” with a view to provide assured irrigation to crops, enhance the production & productivity where electricity accessibility in remote areas is costly in comparison to Solar PV pumps. Under this scheme, 85% is being provided to farmers for the installation of solar pumping machinery.

ANSWER – D

Forest wealth of Himachal Pradesh is estimated at more than ₹1.50 lakh crore. The Hon’ble Supreme Court of India has allowed the State for Silvicultural green felling of three species viz. Khair, Chil and Sal on experimental basis in three ranges: Nurpur range of Nurpur Forest Division, Bharari range of Bilaspur Forest Division and Paonta range of Paonta Forest Division under the supervision of the Monitoring Committee constituted for the purpose.

ANSWER – A

• The only major irrigation project in the State is Shahnehar Project in Kangra District. The project has been completed and irrigation facility to 15,287 hectare land is being provided. Hence, Statement 1 is correct.
• Under Medium Irrigation Projects, Changer area Bilaspur 2,350 hectare, Sidhatha Kangra, 3,150 hectare and Balh Valley Left Bank 2,780 hectare have been completed. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.

ANSWER – A

Social Security: The age limit for old age pension, irrespective of income will be reduced to 60 years for everyone. This will increase the number of beneficiaries entitled to old age pension. Hence, Statement 1 is correct

Education: The Shreshth Shiksha Gunvatta Protsahan Yojana will be introduced. Under this scheme, government schools will be ranked on the basis of their learning outcomes. The top three schools of the state and each district will be given cash awards under the scheme. Hence, Statement 2 is incorrect.

ANSWER – C

Ali stream-It rises near the village ‘Mangu Giyana’ in tehsil Arki of Solan. It joins Satluj at a point known as ‘Beri Ghat’.

ANSWER – D