Hill Stations — Set 5
Famous Places · हिल स्टेशन · Questions 41–50 of 50
Dharamshala is the winter capital of which state?
Correct Answer: B. Himachal Pradesh
Dharamshala is located in the Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh. It serves as the winter capital of the state. It is well-known as the residence of the Dalai Lama.
Gulmarg is a famous skiing destination in which region?
Correct Answer: C. Jammu and Kashmir
Gulmarg is a popular hill station and skiing destination in Jammu and Kashmir. It is situated in the Pir Panjal Range in the western Himalayas. Its name means 'Meadow of Flowers'.
Gangtok is the capital of which Himalayan state?
Correct Answer: C. Sikkim
Gangtok is the capital and the largest town of the state of Sikkim. It is located in the eastern Himalayan range. The city is a major center of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
Pachmarhi is the only hill station in which central state?
Correct Answer: C. Madhya Pradesh
Pachmarhi is located in the Hoshangabad district of Madhya Pradesh. It is widely known as 'Satpura ki Rani' (Queen of Satpura). It is part of the Pachmarhi Biosphere Reserve.
Shillong is the capital of which Northeastern state?
Correct Answer: B. Meghalaya
Shillong is the capital city of Meghalaya and is known for its rolling hills. It is often referred to as the 'Scotland of the East'. It was the capital of composite Assam until 1972.
Which hill station is known as the 'Scotland of India'?
Correct Answer: B. Coorg
Coorg (Kodagu) in Karnataka is popularly known as the Scotland of India. It is famous for its coffee plantations and beautiful landscapes. The region is inhabited by the Kodava people.
Khandala and Lonavala are twin hill stations in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Maharashtra
Lonavala and Khandala are located in the Sahyadri range of Maharashtra. They are popular weekend getaways from Mumbai and Pune. Lonavala is famous for the hard candy sweet known as chikki.
Auli is a famous hill station and skiing resort in?
Correct Answer: A. Uttarakhand
Auli is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. It is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests. It offers panoramic views of the high peaks of the Himalayas.
Almora is a cultural and scenic hill station in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttarakhand
Almora is situated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. It is known for its rich cultural heritage and unique handicrafts. The town is located on a ridge at the southern edge of the Kumaon Hills.
Tawang is a famous hill station located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang is located in the northwestern part of Arunachal Pradesh. it is famous for its 400-year-old monastery, which is one of the largest in Asia. The town is situated at an elevation of about 10,000 feet.