General Studies of Himachal Pradesh MCQs | Himachal Pradesh GK Objective Question Bank for HPPSC Exams

31. Pravatak, the Himalayan Chief was treacherously killed by?

(a) Chandragupta

(b) Samudragupta

(c) Chanakya

(d) Alexander

Answer: c

32. One of the Stupas, built by Ashoka is located in which among the following place in Himachal Pradesh?

(a) Lahaul and Spiti

(b) Kullu valley

(c) Kufri

(d) Both (a) and (b)

Answer: b

33. Which among the following had credit to spread or preach Buddhism in Himalayan states?

(a) Majjhima

(b) Ashoka

(c) Bindusara

(d) Bimbisar

Answer: a

34. Which dynasty came to power in Himalayan region after the fall of the Mauryan?

(a) Kushana

(b) Shunga

(c) Gupta

(d) Saka

Answer: b

35. The powerful king(s) of the Kushanas is/are?

(a) Kanishka

(b) Huvishka

(c) Both (a) and (b)

(d) None of them

Answer: c

36. Who among the following annexed all the Janapadas of Himachal Pradesh?

(a) Chandragupta Maurya

(b) Samudragupta

(c) Asoka

(d) Chandragupta-II

Answer: b

37. During the rule of which dynasty, Huns invaded Himachal?

(a) Mauryas

(b) Guptas

(c) Kushanas

(d) Rajputs

Answer: b

38. Huns attacked in Hill regions during which among the following ruler?

(a) Samudragupta

(b) Chandragupta-II

(c) Ramgupta

(d) Skandagupta

Answer: d

39. Toramana was the chief of?

(a) Saka tribes

(b) Huns tribes

(c) Naga tribes

(d) Munda Tribes

Answer: b

40. Name the most successful ruler of Huns tribes?

(a) Toramana

(b) Mihirgula

(c) Kadphis

(d) None of them

Answer: b

41. The territory of Rana was known as ………and of Thakur was ……….?

(a) Rahun, Thakurai

(b) Rajanakas, Apthakurai

(c) Runn, Thankurdalan

(d) None of the above

Answer: a

42. Consider the following Statements

I. The name Himachal comes from Himalayan Mountains.

II. The great poet Kalidasa called Himachal Devantatma.

III. Copper plates and stone inscriptions have been found in Himachal.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only I

(b) Only II

(c) II and III

(d) All of the above

Answer: d

43. Consider the following statements:

I. Rajatarangini and Vishnu Purana contain information about the old tribe of Kangra and Katoch rulers of Trigarta.

II. Rajatarangini contains the information about Lalitaditya influence on Kangra Valley.

III. Persian Sources contain the information about Sultan Mahamud’s invasion of Nagarkot or Modern Kangra.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only II

(b) II and III

(c) I and II

(d) All of these

Answer: d

44. Consider the following statements

I. As per the Mudrarakshasa Chandragupta Maurya made treaty with Trigarta Chief Parvatak.

II. Asoka introduced Buddhism in Himachal Pradesh.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) Only I

(b) Only II

(c) Both I and II

(d) All of these

Answer: c

45. Match the following

List I (Sources)                                                                                                   List II (Places)

A. Copper Plates issued by Maharaja Samudrasena                         1. Nirmand, Kullu

B. Icon of Lord Vishnu                                                                                    2. Fatehpur, Kangra

C. Silver Coins of Kunindas                                                                           3. Jwalamukhi, Kangra

D. Asoka Inscription                                                                                        4. Khaniyara, Kangra

Codes:

A B CD

(a) 3 2 1 4

(b) 4 3 2 1

(c) 2 3 1 4

(d) 1 2 3 4

Answer: d

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