Hill Stations — Set 1
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Which hill station is widely referred to as the 'Queen of the Hills' in India?
Correct Answer: A. Mussoorie
Mussoorie is famously known as the Queen of the Hills due to its scenic beauty. It is located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. The town serves as a major gateway to the Yamunotri and Gangotri shrines.
Mount Abu, the only hill station in Rajasthan, is located in which mountain range?
Correct Answer: D. Aravalli Range
Mount Abu is situated in the Aravalli Range at a high altitude. It is famous for the Dilwara Jain Temples known for their intricate marble carvings. The highest peak in this range, Guru Shikhar, is located here.
Which hill station is famous for its unique toy train which is a UNESCO World Heritage site?
Correct Answer: A. Darjeeling
Darjeeling is home to the Himalayan Railway, often called the Toy Train. This hill station in West Bengal is globally renowned for its high-quality tea industry. It offers panoramic views of Kangchenjunga, the world's third-highest peak.
The hill station of Ooty (Udhagamandalam) is located in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: D. Tamil Nadu
Ooty is the capital of the Nilgiris district in Tamil Nadu. It was established as a summer resort by the British East India Company. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway is another UNESCO site located in this region.
Which hill station in Himachal Pradesh served as the summer capital of British India?
Correct Answer: A. Shimla
Shimla was officially declared the summer capital of the British Raj in 1864. It is famous for its colonial architecture and the historic Mall Road. The city is the starting point of the Kalka-Shimla railway line.
Munnar, famous for its sprawling tea plantations, is located at the confluence of which three mountain streams?
Correct Answer: A. Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala
The correct answer is 'Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala'. Munnar is a premier hill station located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Its name is derived from the Tamil words meaning 'three rivers'. It is also home to Eravikulam National Park which protects the Nilgiri Tahr.
Which hill station is known as the 'Princess of Hill Stations'?
Correct Answer: D. Kodaikanal
Kodaikanal is located in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu. It is famous for its star-shaped man-made Kodaikanal Lake. The town's economy is largely driven by tourism and plantation agriculture.
Pachmarhi, the only hill station in Madhya Pradesh, is often called by what name?
Correct Answer: A. Satpura ki Rani
Pachmarhi is known as 'Satpura ki Rani' (Queen of Satpura) as it is located in the Satpura range. It is a part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve created in 1999. The site is famous for its waterfalls and ancient cave paintings.
Which hill station in Maharashtra is famous for its production of strawberries?
Correct Answer: D. Mahabaleshwar
Mahabaleshwar accounts for a significant portion of India's total strawberry production. It is located in the Sahyadri range and serves as the source of the Krishna River. The region was a popular summer retreat for the British during colonial times.
Which hill station is commonly known as the 'Scotland of India'?
Correct Answer: A. Coorg
Coorg (Kodagu) in Karnataka is called the Scotland of India due to its misty landscapes and coffee plantations. It is inhabited by the Kodava people who have a distinct culture and martial tradition. The region is also the source of the river Kaveri.