61. Arable land in the irrigated zones of India is turning saline due to which of the following reasons?
(A) Addition of Gypsum
(B) Over cultivation
(C) Over irrigation
(D) Use of fertilizer
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62. Under which type of natural hazard do Blizzards come?
(A) Atmospheric
(B) Aquatic
(C) Terrestrial
(D) Biological
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63. In which part of Himalayas do we find the Karewa formation?
(A) Himachal-Uttarakhand Himalaya
(B) Eastern Himalaya
(C) Kashmir Himalaya
(D) North-Eastern Himalaya
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64. Which one of the following rivers flows in a rift valley?
(A) Luni
(B) Son
(C) Narmada
(D) Yamuna
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65. The Tropic of Cancer does not pass through:
(A) Rajasthan
(B) Odisha
(C) Chhattisgarh
(D) Tripura
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66. The Eastern most longitude of India is :
(A) 97°25’E
(B) 68°7’E
(C) 77°6’E
(D) 82°32’E
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67. Why do western slopes of Western Ghat receive orographic rainfall?
(A) Due to tropical cyclones
(B) Due to western disturbances
(C) Due to convectional rainfall
(D) Due to facing slopes of the South-West monsoon
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68. Which of the following lakes has been formed due to tectonic activity?
(A) Pulicat lake
(B) Chilka lake
(C) Wular lake
(D) Sambhar lake
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69. Which of the following is the most humid region of India?
(A) North-East India and western coast
(B) Ladakh region
(C) Coastal region of Tamil Nadu
(D) Rann of Kachh
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70. Which one of the following was the first Biosphere Reserve of India?
(A) Nilgiri biosphere reserve
(B) Sunderban biosphere reserve
(C) Nanda Devi biosphere reserve
(D) Gulf of Mannar biosphere reserve
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71. To stimulate local, economic development, enhance basic services and create well planned Rurban Clusters the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India has sanctioned how many clusters to H.P.?
(A) 10
(B) 06
(C) 12
(D) 20
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72. The Satluj River enters Indian Territory at which of the following place?
(A) Hango
(B) Leo
(C) Near Shipki
(D) Sumra
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73. Kameri or Choliioji, Chadru, Kamarband, Chalan or Suthan and shoe made of grass or straw are the raiment of which tribal women of H.P.?
(A) Swangla
(B) Khampa
(C) Gaddi
(D) Pangwal
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74. Which of the following combination is correct?
(A) Lang-dar-ma – Kind of marriage
(B) Jhoori – Musical instrument
(C) Keekali- Dress
(D) Bakayang- Dance
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75. The most ancient art and architecture of Himachal Pradesh is:
(A) Indo Aryan Art
(B) Indo-Tibetan Art
(C) Khasa Style Art
(D) Arabian Art
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76. Which of the following painting school got the royal patronage first time during the reign of Raja Udai Singh?
(A) Arki School
(B) Basholi School
(C) Chamba Painting
(D) Guler School
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77. Which district of Himachal Pradesh has recorded the highest child sex ratio throughout the country as per 2011 census?
(A) Kinnaur
(B) Hamirpur
(C) Kangra
(D) Lahaul & Spiti
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78. Which of the following is improved poultry breed introduced by the Department of Animal Husbandry in H.P.?
(A) Rombullet
(B) Spanish Marino
(C) Island Red
(D) Murrah
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79. Match the following combinations and select the incorrect combination
(A) Phagli or Khun : Famous festival of Pattan Valley
(B) Burmkhor : Religious festival related to agriculture
(C) Halda or Losar : New year festival of Lahaul
(D) Chho Thang : Festival of Diyas
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80. Who is author of the book “Shimla Past and Present”?
(A) E.I. Buck
(B) James Fraser
(C) H.H. Goetz
(D) Collin Rosser
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