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