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1. Who transferred the seat of government from Brahmpura to the new capital at
Chamba?
(A) Lalit Varman
(B) Sahil Varman
(C) Meru Varman
(D) Yugankar Varman
Answer: Sahil Varman
2. Sanskrit name of river Beas is which of the following?
(A) Sathduru
(B) Chandrabhaga
(C) Bipasha
(D) Aarijika
Answer: Bipasha
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3. Nasir Ud Din took refuge in the fort of Nagarkot. He was son of?
(A) Altutmish
(B) Firoz Shah Tughlaq
(C) Akbar
(D) Jahangir
Answer: Firoz Shah Tughlaq
4. What is the Sex Ratio of Himachal Pradesh and India as per census 2011?
(A) 970 and 940
(B) 972 and 943
(C) 970 and 943
(D) 972 and 940
Answer: 972 and 940
5. There is mention of a country named Khasa or Hasha to the south of Ladakh
and Zangskar in ancient Buddhist scriptures. What are these scriptures?
(A) Mam-kambum
(B) Mahamamsa
(C) Jinnamamsa
(D) Padma Sambhava
Answer: Mam-kambum
6. In modern times we can identify Kunindas with which of the following group?
1. Kunets
2. Kanets
3. Kulits
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 and 3
(B) 1 and 2
(C) 2 and 3
(D) All of the above
Answer: 1 and 2
7. The Shimla Hill States Himalayan Riyasti Praja Mandal was formed in which
year?
(A) 1939
(B) 1941
(C) 1946
(D) 1948
Answer: 1939
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8. When did Jahangir captured Kangra fort?
(A) 1604 AD
(B) 1609 AD
(C) 1620 AD
(D) 1624 AD
Answer: 1620 AD
9. A Lahaul Contingent assisted in the war against Mandi. Who was the king at
that time?
(A) Raja Tedhi Singh
(B) Raja Bidhi Singh
(C) Raja Pritam Singh
(D) Raja Pratap Singh
Answer: Raja Pritam Singh
10. Suraj Tal lies at approximate what elevation (in meters) above the sea level in
Himachal Pradesh?
(A) 3456
(B) 4360
(C) 4890
(D) 5130
Answer: 4890
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11. Diwan Todar Mal annexed which territory from Chamba?
(A) Rihlu
(B) Rohtas
(C) Rihang
(D) All of the above
Answer: Rihlu
12. Who was from the village of Lote and revolted against the wazir tyranny?
(A) Maha Ram
(B) Jina Ram
(C) Tara Chand
(D) Saja Ram
Answer: Saja Ram
13. The Hindus believe that at which of the following places ‘Lomas Rishi’ held his
penance in devotion to lord Shiva?
(A) Nagchala
(B) Dainkund
(C) Dashir
(D) Bhrigu Lake
Answer: Nagchala
14. Which king of Chamba paid obeisance to Mughal emperor Jahangir?
(A) Bishambar
(B) Janardhan
(C) Govardhan
(D) Ram Raj
Answer: Janardhan
15. Revolt in Saraj area of Mandi took place in 1893. What is the reason behind it?
(A) Increase of Revenue
(B) Failure of Crops
(C) Use of Buffalo lymph for vaccination
(D) Construction of bridge and diversion of water
Answer: Use of Buffalo lymph for vaccination
16. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Chhang is a type of rice wine exchanged in ceremonies.
2. Batta Satta is a system of betrothal prevalent in some parts of Himachal.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: Both 1 and 2
17. Baba Kansi Ram received ’Pahadi Gandhi’ title from which leader?
(A) J.L. Nehru
(B) Sarojni Naidu
(C) Mahatma Gandhi
(D) Y.S. Parmar
Answer: J.L. Nehru
18. In which of the following book we find mention about Himachal?
(A) Meghdoot
(B) Raghuvansham
(C) Kaliketya
(D) Abhigyan Shakuntalam
Answer: Raghuvansham
19. Buddhist Gyalpo Jamya began extending his territory and Captured Spiti at start
of which century?
(A) 8th
(B) 9th
(C) 15th
(D) 17th
Answer: 17th
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20. Bahadur Singh controlled Lahaul for a brief period of time. He was king of?
(A) Kullu
(B) Guge
(C) Chamba
(D) Ladakh
Answer: Kullu
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