Correct : A
Explanation: The Budhil River is a tributary of the Ravi River in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. The Ravi River originates in the Multhan tehsil of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh, India.The Ravi has other major tributaries, including:
Baira, Siul, Tant Giri, Sewa, Chirchind Nallah, Bhadal, Ujh, Bein, Basantar.
2. Mahrana Pratap Sagar Lake is also known as ?
H.P. Store Keeper *
Correct : B
Explanation: Maharana Pratap Sagar Lake is also known as Pong Reservoir or Pong Dam Lake. It's a large reservoir in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The reservoir was created in 1975 by building the highest earthfill dam in India on the Beas River. The dam is also known as Beas Dam.
3. Lambadug hydroelectric projecgt is constructed which river of HP ?
H.P. Store Keeper *
Correct : B
Explanation: The Lambadug Hydro Electric Project is a run-of-the-river scheme on the Lambadug Khad, a tributary of the Uhl River in Himachal Pradesh. The Uhl River is a tributary of the Beas River. The Lambadug Hydro Electric Project is a 25 megawatt hydroelectric project in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
4. Which is the largest glacier of H.P. ?
H.P. State Restorer *
Correct : D
Explanation: Bara Shigri Glacier is the largest glacier in Himachal Pradesh, India. It is located in the Lahaul and Spiti district, and is the source of the Chandra River, a tributary of the Chenab River. The glacier is 27.7 kilometers (17 miles) long and covers 126.45 square kilometers (51 square miles).
5. Which is the longest river of H.P. ?
H.P. State Restorer *
Correct : C
Explanation: The Satluj River, also known as the Sutlej River, is the longest river in Himachal Pradesh. It originates from the northwestern tip of Lake Rakshastal in Tibet and has a catchment area of 20,000 square kilometers. The river covers 158 kilometers in Himachal Pradesh before entering Punjab state.
6. Which is the driest place of H.P. ?
H.P. State Restorer *
Correct : B
Explanation: Spiti is the driest area of Himachal Pradesh, receiving less than 50 mm of rainfall. This is due to the high mountains that surround it on all sides. Dharamshala is the wettest place of HP.
7. Sareul Sar lake is located in which district of H.P. ?
H.P. State Restorer *
Correct : B
Explanation: Serolsar Lake is located in the Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh. It's also known as Seruvalsar Lake and Serol Sae Lake.
8. Lama Dal lake is situated in which district of H.P. ?
H.P. Store Keeper *
Correct : A
Explanation: Lama Dal Lake is located in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The lake is sacred to Lord Shiva and is part of a holy pilgrimage that takes place in July and August based on the Hindu calendar.
9. Tantgiri is a tributary of which river of H.P. ?
H.P. Store Keeper *
Correct : B
Explanation: The Tantgiri River is a tributary of the Ravi River in Himachal Pradesh. The Tantgiri River originates from the Tantgiri glacier and meets the Bhadal River at Bara Banghal to form the Ravi River.
10. The largest artificial lake of H.P is
HRTC Conductor *
Correct : D
Explanation: Govind Sagar Dam is the largest man-made lake in Himachal Pradesh. It's a 170 square kilometer reservoir that's 90 kilometers long and 70 kilometers wide. The reservoir is formed by the Bhakra Dam and is located on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur. It's one of the world's tallest gravity dams and is named after the tenth Sikh Guru, Gobind Singh.
11. The river Ravi originates from which place of H.P ?
HRTC Conductor *
Correct : B
Explanation : The Ravi River originates in the Himalayas from Bara Banghal as a joint stream formed by glacier fed Bhadal and Tantgiri in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
12. River rafting was introduced in H.P in which year ?
HRTC Conductor *
Correct : D
Explanation: River rafting was introduced in Himachal Pradesh in 1989. In 2011, the Lahaul and Spiti district opened for water sports, with Koksar as the starting point for river rafting.
13. Prashar Lake is located in which district of H.P ?
HRTC Conductor *
Correct : C
Explanation: Prashar Lake, also known as Parashar Lake, is located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The lake has a three-story pagoda-like temple on its bank that's dedicated to the sage Parashara.
14. The largest man-made lake in Himachal is
HP Panchayat Sahayak *
Correct : C
Explanation: Govind Sagar Dam is the largest man-made lake in Himachal Pradesh. The reservoir was built in 1976 and is fed by the Bhakra hydel dam. The Bhakra dam is one of the world's highest gravity dams.
15. 'KALINDI' is the vedic name of which river
HP Patwari *
Correct : B
Explanation: Kalindi is the Vedic name of the Yamuna River. The Yamuna is a sacred river in Hinduism and the main tributary of the Ganges River.
16. Shongtong Karcham Hydro power Project is located on which river ?
HP Patwari *
Correct : C
Explanation: The Shongtong Karcham Hydro Electric Project is located on the Satluj River in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. The project is a 450 MW run-of-river (RoR) scheme. The project's underground power house is located upstream of HPP Karcham Wangtoo.
17. Which district of H.P has the largest natural lake located in ?
HP Patwari *
Correct : A
Explanation: Renuka Lake is the largest natural lake in Himachal Pradesh and is located in the Sirmaur district. The lake is 672 meters above sea level and has a circumference of about 3,214 meters. The Renuka Temple, a popular Hindu religious site, is located at the edge of the lake. The temple was built in 1814 to commemorate Goddess Renuka, the wife of Rishi Jamadagni and mother of Parshuram.
18. Which is the oldest hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh ?
Correct : D
Explanation: The Shanan (Joginder Nagar) project is the oldest hydroelectric project in Himachal Pradesh. It was commissioned in 1932 and is located on the Uhl river basin. The project is situated 2 kilometers from Jogindernagar and is surrounded by the Himalayan ranges.
19. Which lake is situated at Kinnaur district ?
HP Panchayat Sahyak*
Correct : C
Explanation: The Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh has lakes : Nako Lake, Sorang Lake and Tso Lake/Temcho Lake.
20. State Centre joint Sector 750 M. Luhri hydel Project in Distt. Shimla is built on which river ?
HP Panchayat Sahyak*
Correct : A
Explanation: The Luhri Stage-I hydroelectric project is being developed on the Satluj river, near the village of Nirath, in the Shimla and Kullu districts of Himachal Pradesh.