Shimla - Quiz
Shimla
  • 1. In which year did Shimla become the summer capital of the British Raj?
A) 1876
B) 1905
C) 1857
D) 1863
  • 2. Who was the Viceroy of India when Shimla became the summer capital?
A) Viceroy Wavell
B) Sir Henry McMahon
C) John Lawrence
D) Robert Bulwer-Lytton
  • 3. What was the original name of the Dhalli Tunnel?
A) Auckland Tunnel
B) Victory Tunnel
C) Khachhar Surang
D) Started by Major Briggs in 1850
  • 4. What major event caused panic among European residents of Shimla?
A) The 1857 uprising
B) Opening of the Kalka–Shimla railway line
C) World War II
D) Simla Convention
  • 5. Which community mainly catered to the needs of the growing European population in Shimla?
A) Tibetan traders
B) British merchants
C) Sood and Parsi communities
D) Indian soldiers
  • 6. What was the purpose of the Simla Convention held in 1913-1914?
A) To negotiate a treaty concerning the status of Tibet
B) To establish Shimla as the summer capital
C) To discuss the independence of India
D) To celebrate the end of World War II
  • 7. What is the current name of the tunnel built in 1905 and christened Khachhar Surang?
A) Victory Tunnel
B) Dhalli Tunnel
C) Lower Bazaar tunnel
D) Auckland Tunnel
  • 8. Which line proposed by Sir Henry McMahon is currently the effective boundary between China and India?
A) Kalka Line
B) Simla Line
C) Shimla Line
D) McMahon Line
  • 9. In which year was the Kalka–Shimla railway line opened?
A) 1903
B) 1857
C) 1876
D) 1945
  • 10. What notable feature did the Kalka–Shimla railway line have that contributed to its fame?
A) More than 806 bridges and 103 tunnels
B) It was the first railway in India
C) It connected Shimla directly to Calcutta
D) It was built entirely underground
  • 11. Which tunnel was opened immediately after World War II?
A) Dhalli Tunnel
B) Lower Bazaar tunnel
C) Auckland Tunnel
D) Victory Tunnel
  • 12. What was the main reason for British officials moving to Shimla during summer?
A) For military operations
B) To attend cultural festivals
C) To trade with local merchants
D) To escape from the heat in the Indo-Gangetic Plain
  • 13. What was Shimla's role during World War II?
A) Headquarters for the Allied forces
B) Base for espionage operations
C) Site of major battles
D) Capital city in exile of British Burma
  • 14. Which year did Shimla become part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
A) 1945
B) 2008
C) 1914
D) 1903
  • 15. What was the reputation of Shimla during the British Raj according to Rudyard Kipling?
A) A hub for trade
B) Frivolity, gossip, and intrigue
C) A center for education
D) An industrial city
  • 16. Which hill was the Viceregal Lodge built on?
A) Dhalli Hill
B) Ridge
C) Observatory Hill
D) Lower Bazaar
  • 17. What was present-day Shimla primarily covered with during the 18th century?
A) Urban settlements
B) Dense forest
C) Desert land
D) Agricultural fields
  • 18. Who stormed the fort of Malaun in May 1815?
A) William Amherst
B) Bhimsen Thapa
C) Charles Pratt Kennedy
D) David Ochterlony
  • 19. Who described Shimla as 'a middling-sized village' in 1817?
A) Lieutenant Ross
B) William Amherst
C) David Ochterlony
D) The Gerard brothers
  • 20. Who set up a wood cottage in Shimla in 1819?
A) Lieutenant Ross
B) The Gerard brothers
C) David Ochterlony
D) Charles Pratt Kennedy
  • 21. What was the name of the first pucca house built in Shimla?
A) Kennedy Cottage
B) Gerard House
C) Ross Cottage
D) Ochterlony Villa
  • 22. In what year did William Amherst visit and stay at Kennedy House in Shimla?
A) 1826
B) 1819
C) 1827
D) 1830
  • 23. Who stayed at Kennedy House a year after William Amherst's visit?
A) David Ochterlony
B) Charles Pratt Kennedy
C) Lieutenant Ross
D) Stapleton Cotton
  • 24. How many houses were there in Shimla by 1881?
A) 50 houses
B) 300 houses
C) 500 houses
D) 1,141 houses
  • 25. Which conference was hosted in Shimla during Indian independence negotiations?
A) The 1972 Shimla Agreement
B) The 1914 Simla Convention
C) The 1945 Simla Conference
D) The 1906 Simla Deputation
  • 26. What major sporting event is hosted in Shimla?
A) Shimla Marathon
B) Shimla Cricket Tournament
C) Himalayan Skiing Championship
D) MTB Himalaya mountain biking race
  • 27. What is the northernmost point of Shimla's city centre?
A) Chotta Shimla
B) Annadale
C) Jakhoo
D) Sanjauli
  • 28. Which institution in Shimla is known for hosting political meetings during the British period?
A) Mall Road
B) Christ Church
C) The Viceregal Lodge
D) Shri Hanuman Jakhu
  • 29. What is the largest natural ice skating rink in South Asia located?
A) Delhi
B) Kolkata
C) Shimla
D) Mumbai
  • 30. In what year was the state of Himachal Pradesh formed?
A) 1956
B) 1966
C) 1948
D) 1971
  • 31. What is the average altitude of Shimla above mean sea level?
A) 2,206 metres (7,238 ft)
B) 2,454 metres (8,051 ft)
C) 1,500 metres (4,921 ft)
D) 3,000 metres (9,843 ft)
  • 32. Which river is closest to Shimla?
A) The Sutlej
B) The Giri
C) The Yamuna
D) The Pabbar
  • 33. What type of zone is Shimla classified as per the Earthquake hazard zoning of India?
A) Zone IV (High Damage Risk Zone)
B) Zone III (Moderate Damage Risk Zone)
C) Zone II (Low Damage Risk Zone)
D) Zone V (Very High Damage Risk Zone)
  • 34. What was the original Viceregal residence that burnt down in 1981?
A) The Viceregal Lodge
B) Auckland House
C) The Peterhoff
D) Gorton Castle
  • 35. Which of the following is not a forest type found in Shimla?
A) Bamboo
B) Pine
C) Oak
D) Deodar
  • 36. Which year did Himachal Pradesh become a Union Territory?
A) 1966
B) 1971
C) 1956
D) 1948
  • 37. What is the main spine of British Shimla known as?
A) The Mall Road
B) Ridge Road
C) Victory Road
D) Hill Street
  • 38. Which hill range lies to the east of Shimla?
A) Choor Mountains
B) Zanskar Range
C) Pir Panjal Range
D) Dhauladhar Range
  • 39. What is a rising concern in the region due to frequent heavy rains?
A) Floods
B) Droughts
C) Landslides
D) Earthquakes
  • 40. What is the approximate distance from Shimla to Delhi?
A) 88 km (55 mi)
B) 247 km (153 mi)
C) 116 km (72 mi)
D) 350 km (220 mi)
  • 41. Which cultural region does Shimla come under?
A) Kangra
B) Kinnaur
C) Mahasu
D) Chamba
  • 42. What type of climate does Shimla feature under the Köppen climate classification?
A) Tropical monsoon climate
B) Temperate oceanic climate
C) Mediterranean climate
D) Subtropical highland climate (Cwb)
  • 43. In which month does Shimla typically receive the highest monthly precipitation?
A) November
B) August
C) December
D) January
  • 44. What is the highest recorded temperature in Shimla?
A) 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) on 22 May 2012
B) 32.4 °C (90.3 °F) on 28 May 2010
C) 30.5 °C (87 °F) on 15 June 2008
D) 35.6 °C (96 °F) on 10 July 2015
  • 45. Which sector is a major source of income generation for Shimla?
A) Agriculture
B) Textile manufacturing
C) Hotel industry
D) Mining
  • 46. Name one of the five-star hotels in Shimla.
A) Grand Plaza
B) Oberoi Cecil
C) Shimla Suites
D) Royal Inn
  • 47. Which university is located in Shimla?
A) Mumbai University
B) Delhi University
C) Himachal Pradesh University
D) Kolkata University
  • 48. How many call centres are there in Shimla?
A) Ten
B) Twenty
C) Three
D) Over six
  • 49. In which year were Dhalli, Totu, and New Shimla merged under the Shimla Municipal Corporation?
A) 1988
B) 2010
C) 2006–07
D) 1995
  • 50. How many councillors are part of the Shimla Municipal Corporation?
A) 25
B) 50
C) 41
D) 30
  • 51. What percentage of seats in the Shimla Municipal Corporation is reserved for women?
A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 33%
D) 25%
  • 52. Who appoints the Commissioner, the administrative head of the Shimla Municipal Corporation?
A) The Prime Minister
B) The state government
C) The councillors
D) The mayor
  • 53. What was the population of Shimla city according to the 2011 census?
A) 169,578
B) 171,817
C) 200,000
D) 142,161
  • 54. What is the effective literacy rate of Shimla urban agglomeration as per the 2011 census?
A) 92%
B) 94.14%
C) 95%
D) 93.63%
  • 55. According to the 2011 census, what percentage of Shimla's population practices Hinduism?
A) 1.95%
B) 0.62%
C) 2.29%
D) 93.5%
  • 56. Which language is spoken by the largest percentage of Shimla's population as their first language, according to the 2001 Census?
A) Pahari
B) Nepali
C) Hindi
D) Tibetan
  • 57. What type of architecture is preserved in Shimla's heritage buildings?
A) 'Tudorbethan'
B) Mughal
C) Colonial
D) Gothic
  • 58. Which temple in Shimla is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali?
A) Jakhoo Temple
B) Kali Bari Temple
C) Sankat Mochan Temple
D) Dhingu Mata Temple
  • 59. Which temple is located on Prospect Hill in Shimla?
A) Tara Devi Temple
B) Gurudwara near old bus terminus
C) Christ Church
D) Kamna Devi Temple
  • 60. What is the name of the ski resort located 19 kilometers from Shimla?
A) Naldehra
B) Kufri
C) Annadale
D) Lakkar Bazaar
  • 61. Which temple in Shimla is famous for the numerous monkeys found around it?
A) Kali Bari Temple
B) Sankat Mochan Temple
C) Dhingu Mata Temple
D) Jakhoo Temple
  • 62. What are the medicinal springs near Shimla called?
A) Sankat Mochan Springs
B) Kamna Devi Springs
C) Dhingu Dhar Springs
D) Tatta Pani
  • 63. Which temple is a place for performing rituals and festivals near Shimla?
A) Jakhoo Temple
B) Sankat Mochan Temple
C) Kali Bari Temple
D) Tara Devi Temple
  • 64. What is the name of Shimla's main sports complex?
A) Himalayan Sports Complex
B) Ridge Sports Center
C) Shimla Sports Arena
D) Indira Gandhi Rajya Khel Parisar
  • 65. Which cultural belt does Shimla belong to?
A) Eastern Pahari
B) Northern Pahari
C) Western Pahari
D) Southern Pahari
  • 66. Which suburb is known as the main suburb of Shimla?
A) Dharampur
B) Chharabra
C) Jutogh
D) Sanjauli
  • 67. Which institute is a member of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)?
A) Indian Institute of Advanced Studies
B) National Academy of Audit and Accounts
C) Central Potato Research Institute
D) Himachal Pradesh University Business School
  • 68. Which college is a girls' college in Shimla?
A) RKMV College
B) St. Edward's School
C) Government College Sanjauli
D) Bishop Cotton School
  • 69. Which place is known as the racecourse of Shimla?
A) The Mall
B) Ridge Road
C) Annadale
D) Jutogh
  • 70. Which city does Shimla Airport have regular flights to?
A) Delhi
B) Chennai
C) Mumbai
D) Kolkata
  • 71. What type of track is the Kalka Shimla Railway?
A) Broad gauge
B) Meter gauge
C) Narrow gauge
D) Standard gauge
  • 72. In which year was the Kalka Shimla Railway declared a heritage property by the government of Himachal Pradesh?
A) 2007
B) 2010
C) 2005
D) 2008
  • 73. Which FM radio station in Shimla is owned by Reliance Broadcast?
A) Fever FM
B) 95.0 BIG FM
C) Radio Mirchi
D) Red FM
  • 74. Name a state-owned radio station in Shimla.
A) My FM
B) Vividh Bharati
C) All India Radio
D) Radio City
  • 75. Which national TV broadcaster operates channels like DD Shimla and DD National in Shimla?
A) Star India
B) Doordarshan
C) Zee Entertainment Enterprises
D) Sony Pictures Networks
  • 76. Which sister city relationship does Shimla have with Carbondale?
A) Australia
B) United States
C) Canada
D) UK
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