THE LAND MCQs PAGE 6

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q51. The so-called old Himachal consists of following districts

(i) Chamba (ii) Kinnaur (iii) Bilaspur (iv) Mandi (v) Sirmaur

(vi)Shimla (vii)All

Q52. The so-called new Himachal consists of following districts

(i) Kangra (ii) Kullu (iii) Una

(iv) Hamirpur (v) Lahaul and Spiti (vi) All

Q53. Daganidhar demarcates the boundary between Chamba and Bhadrawah region of Jammu.

(i) True (ii) False

Q54. What was the geographical area of Himachal at different point of time?

(i) 1948 —27,018 sq. km. (ii) 1966- 28,192 sq. km. (iii) At present — 55,673 sq. km. (iv) All

Q55. Hathidhar separates Kangra from Chamba.

(i) True (ii) False

Q56. There are seven Dhars (mountain ranges) in Bilaspur. Prominent ones are

(i) Naina Devi Dhar, 1100m, Naina Devi temple is built on this moun tainous range which is 30 km. long

(ii) Kakrer Dhar, 1430m, the highest peak in Bilaspur

(iii) Rattanpur Dhar, 11 km. long

Q57. H.P. has a state borderline of 1,170 km. and an international boundary of 200 km. with Tibet.

(i) True (ii) False

Q58. What is the percentage share of Himachal in total area of Chandigarh?

(i) 10.9% (ii) 7.19%

Q59. According to the revenue records of H.P., out of total area of 55,673 sq. km., about 45,318 sq. km. is the measured area of the state.

(i) True (ii) False

Q60. The total geographical area of Una district is

(i) 1,235 sq. km. (ii) 1,540 sq. km.