States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
Himachal Pradesh GK & Current Affairs for HPPSC Examinations. Himachal Pradesh General Studies – Himachal Pradesh History, Geography, Polity, Culture and Economy Multiple Choice Questions for all Himachal Pradesh Examinations.
1. What is the vedic name of river Chenab?
[A] Bipasa
[B] Askini
[C] Satudri
[D] Chandni
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Correct Answer: B [Askini ]
Notes:
Chenab River was called Asikni in the Rigveda. The name Asikni means “dark colored waters”. The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi. It runs through the Jammu area of J&K and into Pakistan’s Punjab plains.
2. Which of these places in Himachal Pradesh was founded by Sahil Varman?
[A] Keonthal
[B] Chamba
[C] Shimla
[D] Keonthal
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Correct Answer: B [ Chamba ]
Notes:
Sahil Varman of Varman dynsaty founded Chamba in 920 A.D and shifted the capital of Brahmpur state to Chamba
3. Who was the leader of Dhami movement in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Swami Parmanand
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Lala Hardyal
[D] Bhagmal Sautha
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Correct Answer: D [ Bhagmal Sautha ]
Notes:
People of Dhami state under the leadership of Bhagmal Sautha agitated against the Rana of Dhami in the Dhami movement
4. Which of the following was the first state to merge with the Indian Union?
[A] Bhagat
[B] Bilaspur
[C] Theog
[D] Nurpur
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Correct Answer: C [ Theog ]
Notes:
Theog was the first hill state to merge and handover its sovereignty to the Indian Union, Following this, several other states also agreed to merge.
5. Who led the Quit India movement 1942 in Shimla?
[A] Y S Parmar
[B] Shiva Nand Ramaul
[C] Amrit Kaur
[D] Parmanand
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Correct Answer: C [ Amrit Kaur ]
Notes:
Rajkumari Amrit kaur was the leader of Quit India movement 1942 in Shimla
6. Spiti river is the tributary of which of the following rivers?
[A] Satluj
[B] Ravi
[C] Chenab
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: A [ Satluj ]
Notes:
Spiti river, which originates from Kunzum range, is the tributary of Satluj river.
7. In which year did Maharaja Ranjit Singh invade Mandi?
[A] 1830
[B] 1825
[C] 1820
[D] 1810
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Correct Answer: A [ 1830 ]
Notes:
Maharaja Ranjit Singh invaded Mandi in the year 1830
8. 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
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Correct Answer: A [ Anand Chand ]
Notes:
Anand Chand is the author of the famous book ‘Bilaspur- Past Present and Future’
9. Who amongst the following was the founder of Guler state?
[A] Rai Chand
[B] Amir Chand
[C] Vinay Chand
[D] Hari Chand
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Correct Answer: D [ Hari Chand ]
Notes:
Hari Chand was the founder of the Guler state in Himachal Pradesh.
10. In which year Amar Singh Thapa beseiged Kangra Fort?
[A] 1802
[B] 1805
[C] 1809
[D] 1815
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Correct Answer: B [ 1805 ]
Notes:
Amar Singh Thapa beseiged Kangra Fort in 1805 A.D and held the fort for the next four years.
