The Land MCQs Page 5
October 21, 2024 2024-10-21 12:46The Land MCQs Page 5
THE LAND MCQs PAGE 5
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Q41. Which of the following mountain ranges are in H.P.?
(i) Shivalik (ii) Dhauladhar (iii) Pir Panjal (iv) The Great Himalayan Zanskar Range (v) All
Q42. Which of the following combinations of areas in Rampur Bushahr and their specific local name is correct?
(i) Pandrah-Beesh (15-20) – also called Ghanavi area
(ii) Atharah-Beesh (18-20) – refers to part of Bushahr and Sungra area
(iii) Barah-Beesh (12-20) – also called as Gaura area
(iv) All pairs are correct
Q43. Himachal is an ancient Sanskrit compound of Hindi words ‘Hima’ (Snow) and ‘Achal’ ( That which cannot be moved). Hence its literal meaning is
(i) Hima+Achal i.e. ‘Mountain of Snow’ or ‘The Mountain State’
(ii) Hi+Machal
Q44. Up to Oct., 1966, H.P. had an area of
(i) 28,192 sq. km. (ii) 30,132 sq. km.
Q45. The climate of Himachal resembles that of
(i) Europe (ii) Africa
Q46. How is H.P. placed in terms of geographical area among all states of India?
(i) 14th (ii) 17th
Q47. Which of the following facts are true about Shimla town?
(i) Area-25 sq. km. (ii) Altitude-2,130 m
(iii) Population-1,69,758 (2011 census) (iv) All
Q48. Himachal is 25% bigger than Switzerland in terms of geographical area.
(i) True (ii) False
Q49. What are the coordinates of Rampur town in Shimla district?
(i) 31°26’60” N latitude and 77°37’60” E longitude (ii) 35°65’54” NL and 72°43’54” EL
Q50. The coordinates of Nurpur town are
32°17′ N latitude and 75°54′ E longitude.
(i) True (ii) False
