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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
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
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
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
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
21. Batahu has been bought and added to which town?
(A) Mandi
(B) Bilaspur
(C) Seokot
(D) Jawalamukhi
Answer: Mandi
22. Simbalbara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which district?
(A) Solan
(B) Sirmaur
(C) Bilaspur
(D) Mandi
Answer: Sirmaur
23. Which of the following is a type of Stringed instrument?
(A) Turhi
(B) Algoja
(C) Kindari Devtara
(D) Manjira
Answer: Kindari Devtara
24. Which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. Early stone age indicators are found in Dehra-Gopipur.
2. Human fossil has been found in Shivalik Hills in Nagger tehsil.
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: 1 only
25. Which king of Sirmaur breathed his last in Vienna in 1933?
(A) Shamsher Prakash
(B) Bikram Singh
(C) Amar Prakash
(D) Rajinder Prakash
Answer: Amar Prakash
26. Which of the following tributaries of Beas join it in Kangra district?
(A) Maseh
(B) Kuna
(C) Man
(D) All of the above
Answer: All of the above
27. At the time of Sahil Varman reign Brahmpura was visited by 84 yogis and
blessed the Raja with how many sons?
(A) 1
(B) 10
(C) 21
(D) 51
Answer: 10
28. Which temple is located in close vicinity of Bassi, capital of Baghat?
(A) Jetharaman
(B) Jiaonaji
(C) Jumanji
(D) Jalajman
Answer: Jiaonaji
29. Hindu Shahi rulers of Kabul were defeated at Sakawand by whom?
(A) Sabuktigin
(B) Asightigin
(C) Altutmish
(D) Mohammad Ghori
Answer: Sabuktigin
30. According to a legend, meaning of ‘Satadree’ is?
(A) The liberator of bonds
(B) The hundred channelled
(C) Originated from vashishtha
(D) None of the above
Answer: The hundred channelled
31. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Maharana Pratap Sagar was created in year 1975.
2. This reservoir is a well-known wildlife sanctuary.
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
32. It is believed that at different times capital of Baghal had been in which of the
following places?
(A) Damras
(B) Darla
(C) Dhundhan
(D) All of the above
Answer: All of the above
33. Sach pass is situated in which region of Himachal Pradesh?
(A) Chamba-Pangi
(B) Lahaul-Spiti
(C) Chamba-Kangra
(D) Kullu
Answer: Chamba-Pangi
34. Who was the emperor of India at the time of ‘Battle of Dhalog’ between
Janardhan of Chamba and Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur?
(A) Shahjahan
(B) Aurangzeb
(C) Akbar
(D) Jahangir
Answer: Jahangir
35. Which of the following is used to make the sole of the ‘Pollan’?
(A) Bhang fibre
(B) Sheli
(C) Teak wood
(D) Dhattu wood
Answer: Bhang fibre
36. When battle of Lohara took place between Suket and Mandi, who was the king
of Suket?
(A) Jit Sen
(B) Arjun Sen
(C) Shyam Sen
(D) Sidh Sen
Answer: Jit Sen
37. Which has sprung up as sub section of Khasa Kinner assimilation?
(A) Kunait
(B) Kimapurusha
(C) Yaksha
(D) Rakshasa
Answer: Kunait
38. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. Nurpur kings claim their descent from Tomar rajas of Delhi.
2. Nurpur kings belonged to Suryavanshi race of Rajputs.
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: 1 only
39. Roovary is a term associated with marriage ceremony in Himachal Pradesh. It is
used for?
(A) Father of bridegroom
(B) Matchmaker
(C) Priest of boy’s side
(D) Ritual gift
Answer: Matchmaker
40. Zalim Sen of Mandi disgraced himself by killing which Prime Minister?
(A) Wazir Singh
(B) Dhari
(C) Jaichand
(D) Mian Rattan Sen
Answer: Dhari
41. In which of the following years Pong Dam is declared as sanctuary?
(A) 1978
(B) 1980
(C) 1983
(D) 1987
Answer: 1983
42. Bara Thakurais, feudatories of Kahlur put their allegiance with which king of
Hindur?
(A) Rattan Kanwar Singh
(B) Ajit Singh
(C) Ram Saran Singh
(D) None of the above
Answer: Ram Saran Singh
43. Glacier feeding the Parbati river originates from which of the following
Himalayan Ranges?
(A) Main Himalayas
(B) Pir Panjal
(C) Shivaliks
(D) Dhauladhar
Answer: Main Himalayas
44. Ladakh took side of which religious sect that cause a war between Mongols and
Ladakh?
(A) Gelugpas
(B) Dugpas
(C) Kumpuktas
(D) Nimbupas
Answer: Dugpas
45. Which of the following statement is/are correct?
1. Dhauladhar Range lies to the South of the Pir Panjal Range
2. Pir Panjal Range lies between Dhauladhar Range and Shivalik Range
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: 1 only
46. Which Rana of Koti rented his territory to be used for Shimla Water Supply
scheme?
(A) Rana Hari Chand
(B) Rana Prabh Chand
(C) Rana Raghuvir Chand
(D) Rana Dev Chand
Answer: Rana Raghuvir Chand
47. Raja Sansar Chand signed a treaty with Ranjit Singh in which of the following
years?
(A) 1805
(B) 1809
(C) 1814
(D) 1821
Answer: 1809
48. Which of the following districts of Himachal Pradesh has highest Child Sex Ratio
as per Census 2011?
(A) Chamba
(B) Hamirpur
(C) L & S
(D) Solan
Answer: L & S
49. Village chief of Aryan villages is known as?
(A) Navana
(B) Mavana
(C) Davana
(D) Javana
Answer: Mavana
50. Murangla Peak is located in which region of Himachal?
(A) Kullu
(B) Kinnaur
(C) Chamba
(D) Lahaul Spiti
Answer: Lahaul Spiti
