11.To which of the following kingdoms in Himachal Pradesh, did Thomas Coryot make a reference in his book?
[A] Chamba
[B] Kangra
[C] Sirmaur
[D] Bilaspur
Answer: B [Kangra]
Notes:
Thomas Coryot was the first scholar to make a reference to the Kingdom of Kangra in his book
12. Who is the author of the famous book ‘Bilaspur- Past Present and Future’?
[A] Anand Chand
[B] Karam Chand
[C] Rahul Sanskrityan
[D] G.S Mian
Answer: A [Anand Chand]
Notes:
Anand Chand is the author of the famous book ‘Bilaspur- Past Present and Future’
13. Which of the following district of Himachal Pradesh is known as “Chhota Kashi”?
[A] Mandi
[B] Shimla
[C] Kullu
[D] Hamirpur
Answer: A [Mandi]
Notes:
Mandi is one of the central districts of Himachal Pradesh state in northern India.It is not connected to any other state of India.It is also known as Chhota Kashi bacause of large number of pilgramage sites located in the district.
14. Who authored ‘Tarikh-i-Yamini’ containing the descriptions of Mughal expedition of Himachal?
[A] Birbal
[B] Utbi
[C] Farishta
[D] None of the above
Answer: B [ Utbi ]
Notes:
Utbi authored the book ‘Tarikh-i-Yamini’ containing the descriptions of Mughal expedition of Himachal.
15. Which ruler helped Jahangir invade the Kangra Fort in 1620 AD?
[A] Raja Raj Rup
[B] Raja Chattar Singh
[C] Raja Megh Singh
[D] Raja Jagat Singh
Answer: D [ Raja Jagat Singh ]
Notes:
Raja Jagat Singh of Nurpur helped Jahangir invade the Kangra Fort in 1620 A.D.
16.In which year Amar Singh Thapa beseiged Kangra Fort?
[A] 1802
[B] 1805
[C] 1809
[D] 1815
Answer: B [ 1805 ]
Notes:
Amar Singh Thapa beseiged Kangra Fort in 1805 A.D and held the fort for the next four years.
17.Which of the following river does not originate in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Chenab River
[B] Beas River
[C] Sutlej River
[D] Ravi River
Answer: C [ Sutlej River ]
Notes:
The Sutlej River is the longest of the five rivers that flow through the historic crossroads region of Punjab in northern India and Pakistan.The source of the Sutlej is near Lake Rakshastal in Tibet.
18.‘Masroor Rock Cut Temple’, a unique monolithic structure is present in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Kangra
[B] Solan
[C] Mandi
[D] Chamba
Answer: A [ Kangra ]
Notes:
Masroor Rock Cut Temple, a unique monolithic structure is present in Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh.
19.The Chail cricket stadium is located in which district of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Una
[B] Solan
[C] Shimla
[D] Kangra
Answer: B [ Solan ]
Notes:
The Chail cricket stadium of Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world.
20.What is the sex-ratio of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011?
[A] 970
[B] 968
[C] 972
[D] 976
Answer: C [ 972 ]
Notes:
972 is the sex-ratio of Himachal Pradesh as per the Census 2011. It was 968 as per Census 2001