Revision Series | Himachal GK | Geography (Part-1)| 72

July 17, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. Lahaul Valley lies north of the Pir Panjal or main Himalayan range.
2. Most rugged Valley in the Lahaul – Spiti District is Tidong.
3. Bhaga Valley is located in Lahaul region is locally known as Gara.
4. Famous town of Kaza is located in Lahaul Valley.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 4 only
(D) 3 and 4 only

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ANSWER: C

Lahaul Valley lies north of the Pir Panjal or main Himalayan range.
Most rugged Valley in the Kinnaur District is Tidong.
Bhaga Valley is located in Lahaul region is locally known as Gara.
Famous town of Kaza is located in Spiti Valley.

Consider the following statements:
1 Garh Kuffar Lake is located in Mandi district.
2. People of all religion come to Rewalsar Lake for a Holy Bath during Baisakhi Fair.
3. The Altitude of the Ghadasru lake in Chamba is 3470 m.
4. Sisu Lake is Situated on the Bank of Bhaga River.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 2 and 4 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) 2 and 3 only

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ANSWER: D

Garh Kuffar Lake is located in Shimla district.
People of all religion come to Rewalsar Lake for a Holy Bath during Baisakhi Fair.
The Altitude of the Ghadasru lake in Chamba is 3470 m.
Sisu Lake is Situated on the Bank of Chenab River.

Consider the following statements:
1 Asikni is the Vedic name of Chenab.
2. Kasol and Manikaran are located on the bank of Parvati River.
3. Suketi river joins Beas river from left bank in Mandi Town.
4. Pabbar is the tributary of Tons River.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) None of the above
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above

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Answer: (A)

Asikni is the Vedic name of Chenab.
Kasol and Manikaran are located on the bank of Parvati River.
Suketi river joins Beas river from left bank in Mandi Town.
Pabbar is the tributary of Tons River.

Consider the following statements:
1 William Moorcraft called Rohtang pass as Rintanka Jot.
2. Waru Pass is located between Kangra and Chamba District.
3. Sara Umga and Pin Parvati Pass are located between Kullu and Spiti.
4. Kunzum Pass is situated on Grampho- Kaza- Sumdo road.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) All of the Above
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) None of the above

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Answer: (A)

William Moorcraft called Rohtang pass as Rintanka Jot.
Waru Pass is located between Kangra and Chamba District.
Sara Umga and Pin Parvati Pass are located between Kullu and Spiti.
Kunzum Pass is situated on Grampho- Kaza- Sumdo road.

Consider the following statements:
1 HP’s First bird Ringing Station was set up at Salropa, Kullu.
2. Two Englishman from England Dr francis Bunar and T. H. Walker were the persons behind setting up of HP’s First Bird Ringing Station.
3. Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary of Solan is world Famous for Chir Pheasant.
4. Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary of Kullu district is Located near Bhabha Town.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) 1 and 4
(B) 2 only
(C) 2 and 3
(D) 4 only

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ANSWER: D

1.HP’s First bird Ringing Station was set up at Salropa, Kullu.

2.Two Englishman from England Dr francis Bunar and T. H. Walker were the persons behind setting up of HP’s First Bird Ringing Station.

3.Majathal Wildlife Sanctuary of Solan is world Famous for Chir Pheasant.

4.Kanawar Wildlife Sanctuary of Kullu district is Located near Manikaran Town.

Consider the following statements:
1 Chauntra Valley is famous for Paragliding.
2. Karsog valley is surrounded by two streams which are Amla and Bimla.
3. Chuhar valley is famous for Hurang Narayan Deity.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) All of the Above
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 only
(D) None of the above

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Answer: D

Consider the following statements:
1 Bhalei Bhadrakali Temple Situated on the bank of Chamera lake.
2. Chander Nahan lake is the source of Pabbar river.
3. Nako lake is located in the Kinnaur district.
4. Sissu lake is situated on the banks of River Chandra.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) All of the Above
(B) None of the above
(C) 1 and 4
(D) 2 and 4

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Answer: (B)

Consider the following statements:
1 Patlikuhl is the tributary of Beas river in Manali area of HP.
2. Manuni is the tributary of Beas River.
3. Spiti river joins Sutluj at Namgia in Kinnaur Distrrict.
4. Tegpo and Kabzian are the tributaries of Spiti river.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) None of the Above
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the Above

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Answer: (D)

Consider the following statements:
1 Dudhon and Parbati glaciers are located in Kullu district of HP.
2. Perad glaciers of Lahaul region in local dialect means a broken rock, forming a cave.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

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Answer: (C)

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (Springs) - List-2 (Districts)
A. Kalika Kund - 1. Chamba
B. Salol - 2. Kinnaur
C. Jeori - 3. Shimla
D. Chadwick - 4. Kangra

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3

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Answer: (A)

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct with respect to the lakes and rivers in Himachal Pradesh?
1) The water of Kareri Lake in Dharamshala falls into Layun River.
2) Swan river of Himachal Pradesh is also called as ‘River of Sorrows’.
3) Yamuna river enters Himachal Pradesh at Katrain.
4) The forces of Alexander refused to cross Beas rivers and returned back.
Codes:

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

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Answer: (B)

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (Passes) - List-2 (Places)
A. Darati Pass - 1. Gateway of Pangi valley
B. Hamta Pass - 2. Kullu - Lahaul
C. Manirang - 3. Kinnaur - Spiti
D. Parang la - 4. Spiti- Ladakh

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 4, B – 3, C – 2, D – 1

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Answer: (C)

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (Physiographic Zone) - List-2 (Places)
A. Wet Sub Temperate Zone - 1. Kinnuar
B. Dry temperate Zone - 2. Paonta Sahib
C. Humid Sub Tropical Zone - 3. Nurpur
D. Sub Humid Tropical Zone - 4. Joginder Nagar

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 4, B – 3, C – 2, D – 1

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Answer: (B)

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List-1 (Tributaries) - List-2 (Origin)
A. Jalal Kupar - 1. Peak
B. Giri - 2. Dharathi Range
C. Gambhar - 3. Near Arki
D. Ali Khad - 4. Below Tara Devi

(A) A — 2, B – 4, C – 1, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 2, B – 1, C – 4, D – 3
(D) A — 4, B – 3, C – 2, D – 1

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Answer: (C)

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below:
List I - List II
A. Kala Tope - 1. Kullu
B. Majathal - 2. Kinnaur
C. Rakchham - 3. Solan
D. Khokhan - 4. Chamba

(A) A — 1, B – 4, C – 2, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B – 1, C – 3, D – 2
(C) A — 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4
(D) A — 4, B – 3, C – 2, D – 1

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Answer: (D)