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