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.
31. Which of the following is not a tributary of River Beas?
[A] Luni
[B] Sainj
[C] Awa
[D] Nogli Khad
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Correct Answer: D [ Nogli Khad ]
Notes:
Luni, Sainj and Awa are the tributaries of River Beas whereas Nogli Khad is an important tributary of River Satluj
32. Who was the founder of Brahmpur state?
[A] Meru Verman
[B] Sahil Verman
[C] Ram Verman
[D] Kumar Verman
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Correct Answer: A [ Meru Verman ]
Notes:
Meru Verman was the founder of Brahmpur state in 550 AD.
33. Who wrote ‘Tarik-i-Feruz Shahi’ that mentions the conquest of Nagarkot Fort?
[A] Khawand Mir
[B] Badr Chach
[C] Abul Fazal
[D] Ziauddin Barani
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Correct Answer: D [ Ziauddin Barani ]
Notes:
Ziauddin Barani has written ‘Tarik-i-Feruz Shahi’ that mentions the seige and conquest of the Nagarkot Fort by Sultan Firoz-shah Tughlaq
34. Firoz Shah Tughlaq presented an umbrella, a dress and many horse to the ruler of which of the following kingdoms?
[A] Kangra
[B] Suket
[C] Bilaspur
[D] Sirmaur
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Correct Answer: A [ Kangra ]
Notes:
Firoz Shah Tughlaq presented Raja Rup Chand, the ruler of Kangra with an umbrella, a dress and many horse.
35. Which of the following rulers had to leave his son as a hostage at Akbar’s court?
[A] Jagat Singh
[B] Chattar Singh
[C] Bidhi Chand
[D] Sawai Man singh
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Correct Answer: C [ Bidhi Chand ]
Notes:
Bidhi Chand, ruler of Kangra, had to leave his son, Tirlok Chand as a hostage in Akbar’s court.
36. Who was appointed as the governor of Jalandhar Doab by Ahmad Shah?
[A] Raja Sansar Chand
[B] Raja Ghumand Chand
[C] Raja Dilip Singh
[D] Raja Shamsher Singh
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Correct Answer: B [ Raja Ghumand Chand ]
Notes:
In 1758 A.D Raja Ghumand Chand was appointed as the governor of Jalandhar Doab by Ahmad Shah.
37. Raja Kaheri Singh was the ruler of which state?
[A] Kullu
[B] Rampur Bushahr
[C] Kangra
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: B [ Rampur Bushahr ]
Notes:
Raja Kaheri Singh was the ruler of Rampur Bushahr kingdom of Himachal pradesh
38. Where did the All India State people’s conference in 1938 take place?
[A] Shimla
[B] Delhi
[C] Ludhiana
[D] Lahore
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Correct Answer: C [ Ludhiana ]
Notes:
The All India State people’s conference was held in 1938 at Ludhiana. It was held to promote the Praja Mandals.
39. Why did people of Rampur Bushahr revolt against their rulers?
[A] Opposing Begar system
[B] Opposing cow slaughters
[C] Opposing against Corruption
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [ Opposing Begar system ]
Notes:
People of Rampur Bushahr revolted against their rulers in 1859 opposing the Begar system in the state
40. People of which of the following states revolted against the policies of Wazir Gulam Qadir?
[A] Bilaspur
[B] Kangra
[C] Chamba
[D] Hundur
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Correct Answer: D [ Hundur ]
Notes:
People of Hundur(Nalagarh) revolted in 1859 against the corrupt and despotic policies of Wazir Gulam Qadir
