Hill Stations — Set 3
Famous Places · हिल स्टेशन · Questions 21–30 of 50
Which hill station in West Bengal is located near the Bhutan border and known for its orchids?
Correct Answer: D. Kalimpong
Kalimpong is a hill town known for its colonial era educational institutions. It is a major center for the cultivation of exotic flowers and orchids. The town was once a gateway for trade with Tibet.
Haflong is the only hill station located in which Indian state?
Correct Answer: C. Assam
Haflong is the administrative headquarters of the Dima Hasao district. It is known for its beautiful blue hills and emerald green rivers. The town is famous for the 'Jatinga' bird mystery involving migratory birds.
Which hill station in Uttarakhand is famous as a skiing destination?
Correct Answer: A. Auli
Auli is a premier ski resort located in the Chamoli district. It is surrounded by coniferous and oak forests and offers views of Nanda Devi. It hosts various national and international skiing competitions.
Netarhat, popularly known as the 'Queen of Chotanagpur', is in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Jharkhand
Netarhat is the highest point of the Chotanagpur plateau in Jharkhand. It is famous for its sunrise and sunset views during the summer months. The town also houses a premier residential school established in 1954.
Which hill station in Himachal Pradesh is known for the Dalai Lama's residence?
Correct Answer: D. Dharamshala
McLeod Ganj, a suburb of Dharamshala, is the headquarters of the Tibetan government-in-exile. It is often called 'Little Lhasa' due to its large Tibetan population. The town is a major center for studying Buddhism and Tibetan culture.
Horsley Hills, a famous summer resort, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Andhra Pradesh
Horsley Hills is located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. It was named after W.D. Horsley, a British collector who built his home here in 1870. The local name for these hills is Yenugu Mallamma Konda.
The hill station of Tawang, famous for its large monastery, is in which state?
Correct Answer: D. Arunachal Pradesh
Tawang is home to the largest monastery in India and the second largest in the world. It is located at an elevation of about 3,048 meters. The region is significant for its cultural links to Tibetan Buddhism.
Which hill station in Kerala is famous for its 'Neelakurinji' flowers that bloom once every 12 years?
Correct Answer: D. Munnar
Munnar's hills turn blue when the Neelakurinji flowers bloom in massive cycles. This botanical phenomenon attracts thousands of tourists from around the world. The last major bloom occurred in the year 2018.
The hill station of Lansdowne was founded by the British as a military cantonment in which state?
Correct Answer: B. Uttarakhand
Lansdowne is located in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand. It was named after Lord Lansdowne, the then Viceroy of India. It currently serves as the regimental center of the Garhwal Rifles.
Yercaud, a hill station in the Shevaroy Hills, is located in which state?
Correct Answer: C. Tamil Nadu
Yercaud is known as the 'Jewel of the South' and is located in the Salem district. Its name is derived from the forest near the lake. It is famous for its coffee, fruit, and spice plantations.