Himachal Pradesh Geography - Waterfalls, Springs & Dams (Part 2)

Question 1

Tatwani water spring is located in:

Accepted Answer

Kangra

Answer

Kullu

Answer

Mandi

Answer

Shimla

Question 2

Kalath hot water spring is in:

Accepted Answer

Kullu

Answer

Mandi

Answer

Kangra

Answer

Kinnaur

Question 3

Jeori hot water spring is located on the bank of which river in Shimla district?

Accepted Answer

Sutlej River

Answer

Giri River

Answer

Pabar River

Answer

Tons River

Question 4

Bhagsu Waterfall (Bhagsunag Fall), a popular natural waterfall near McLeod Ganj, is located in which district?

Accepted Answer

Kangra

Answer

Chamba

Answer

Mandi

Answer

Kullu

Question 5

Bhakra Dam, one of the highest straight gravity dams in India (226 m height) built on the Sutlej river, was dedicated to the nation in 1963 by:

Accepted Answer

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer

Lal Bahadur Shastri

Question 6

Satdhara (Seven Springs) and Panchpula natural waterfalls are famous tourist spots located in which hill station of Chamba district?

Accepted Answer

Dalhousie

Answer

Khajjiar

Answer

Bharmour

Answer

Chamba Town

Question 7

Soldang hot water spring is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Kinnaur

Answer

Lahaul & Spiti

Answer

Shimla

Answer

Kullu

Question 8

Khasol and Katagla hot water springs are located in the Parvati valley of which district?

Accepted Answer

Kullu

Answer

Mandi

Answer

Kangra

Answer

Lahaul & Spiti

Question 9

Chamera Dam, constructed across the Ravi river creating a large reservoir lake, is located in which district?

Accepted Answer

Chamba

Answer

Kangra

Answer

Mandi

Answer

Kullu

Question 10

Nathpa Jhakri Dam, featuring one of the world's largest underground desilting chambers on the Sutlej river, is situated in which district?

Accepted Answer

Kinnaur / Shimla border

Answer

Mandi

Answer

Bilaspur

Answer

Kullu

Question 11

Which hot water spring in Kullu district is situated opposite Vashisht across the Beas river near Manali?

Accepted Answer

Nehru Kund / Bahang

Answer

Kasol

Answer

Manikaran

Answer

Kalath

Question 12

Koldam Hydroelectric Project (800 MW), constructed on the Sutlej river, is located at the border of which two districts?

Accepted Answer

Bilaspur and Mandi

Answer

Shimla and Solan

Answer

Kangra and Una

Answer

Kullu and Lahaul

Question 13

Palani Waterfall and Jogini Waterfall are famous scenic cascades located in which valley of Himachal Pradesh?

Accepted Answer

Kullu Valley (Manali)

Answer

Chamba Valley

Answer

Kangra Valley

Answer

Kinnaur Valley

Question 14

Copious sulfur content in the hot water springs of Manikaran, Tattapani, and Vashisht is scientifically known to possess medicinal properties for curing:

Accepted Answer

Skin diseases and Rheumatism / Arthritis

Answer

Eye disorders

Answer

Diabetes

Answer

Dental cavities

Question 15

Giri Hydroelectric Project (Giri Bata Dam), the first state-owned hydro project commissioned in 1978 by HPSEB, is built on which river?

Accepted Answer

Giri River (tributary of Yamuna)

Answer

Beas River

Answer

Ravi River

Answer

Sutlej River