States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
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11. 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
12. Jugga movement took place in which of the following states?
[A] Bilaspur
[B] Chamba
[C] Kangra
[D] Suket
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Correct Answer: A [ Bilaspur ]
Notes:
In 1883, Jugga movement took place in Bilaspur. It was the agitation against Raja Amar Chand of Bilaspur
13. When did Mandi agitation took place?
[A] 1909-1910
[B] 1911-1912
[C] 1912-1913
[D] 1914-1915
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Correct Answer: A [ 1909-1910 ]
Notes:
Mandi agitation took place in 1909-1910. People of Mandi protested against Raja Bhawani Singh.
14. Himachal Pradesh became the _____ state of Indian Union?
[A] 15th
[B] 16th
[C] 17th
[D] 18th
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Correct Answer: D [ 18th ]
Notes:
Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of Indian Union on 25th January 1971
15. Who was the first governor of Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Y S Parmar
[B] Thakur Ram Singh
[C] E. Penderal Moon
[D] S Chakravarti
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Correct Answer: D [ S Chakravarti ]
Notes:
S Chakravarti became the the first governor of Himachal Pradesh after Himachal Pradesh attained full statehood.
16. Which is the only sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh reporting the presence of Kashmir Stag?
[A] Govind Sagar Sanctuary
[B] Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary
[C] Kalatope Khajjiar Sanctuary
[D] Kanawar Sanctuary
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Correct Answer: B [ Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary ]
Notes:
Gamgul Siahbehi Sanctuary in Chamba district is the only sanctuary in Himachal Pradesh reporting the presence of Kashmir Stag
17. Which of the following is the smallest wildllife sanctuary in Himachal pradesh?
[A] Talra
[B] Shilli
[C] Shikari Devi
[D] Tirthan
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Correct Answer: B [ Shilli ]
Notes:
Shilli wildlife sanctuary located in Solan district is the smallest wildllife sanctuary in Himachal pradesh
18. Gasota fair is associated with which of the following places?
[A] Una
[B] Sirmaur
[C] Solan
[D] Hamirpur
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Correct Answer: D [ Hamirpur ]
Notes:
Gasota fair is associated with Gasota in Hamirpur district and takes place in the month of May
19. Bhunda festival of Nirmand takes place after how many years?
[A] Six
[B] Eight
[C] Twelve
[D] Ten
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Correct Answer: C [ Twelve ]
Notes:
Bhunda festival of Nirmand, an important festival of hill people, takes place at an interval of Twelve years.
20. Marriage by inter-familial exchange in Himachal Pradesh is known as ?
[A] Bata-sata
[B] Jhajra
[C] Paraina
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [ Bata-sata ]
Notes:
Kind of Marriage that involves inter-familial exchange is known as bata-sata in Himachal Pradesh
