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21. Who was the political guru of Y S Parmar?
[A] Kanshi Ram
[B] Bhagmal Sautha
[C] Chaudhary Sher Jung
[D] Ram Lal
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Correct Answer: C [ Chaudhary Sher Jung ]
Notes:
Chaudhary Sher Jung was the political guru of Y S Parmar
22. The headquarter of Kangra district is at?
[A] Dharamshala
[B] Palampur
[C] Nurpur
[D] Baijnath
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Correct Answer: A [ Dharamshala ]
Notes:
The headquarter of Kangra district is at Dharamshala
23. Where is Kamla Nehru hospital located in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Solan
[B] Shimla
[C] Una
[D] Sirmaur
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Correct Answer: B [ Shimla ]
Notes:
Kamla Nehru hospital also known as Lady Reading hospital is located in Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh
24. Kahlur state was established by which of the followng rulers?
[A] Vir Chand
[B] Dan Chand
[C] Mian Chand
[D] None
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Correct Answer: A [ Vir Chand ]
Notes:
Kahlur state was established by Vir Chand of Chanderi in 697 A.D
25. Who was the founder of Ritesh state in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] Duni Chand
[B] Rai Singh
[C] Sivran Chand
[D] Ajay Chand
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Correct Answer: B [ Rai Singh ]
Notes:
Rai Singh, the brother of Karam Prakash of Sirmaur, was the founder of Ritesh State
26. Minjar fair is held in which of the following districts?
[A] Chamba
[B] Kangra
[C] Kullu
[D] Shimla
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Correct Answer: A [ Chamba ]
Notes:
Minjar fair is a famous fair which is held in Chamba district every year
27. When was the Treaty of Sanjauli signed?
[A] 14th August 1816
[B] 1st June 1817
[C] 12th January 1812
[D] 28th November 1815
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Correct Answer: D [28th November 1815]
Notes:
The Treaty of Sanjauli was signed on 28th November 1815 between the British East India Company and the Gorkhas, ending the Anglo-Nepalese War. This treaty defined the boundaries and ceded territories to the British. The agreement was a significant diplomatic event in early 19th century South Asia.
28. Chandra and Bhagha river meet at which place to form the Chenab river?
[A] Tandi
[B] Kaza
[C] Keylong
[D] Manali
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Correct Answer: A [ Tandi ]
Notes:
Chandra and Bhagha river meet at Tandi in the Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh to form the Chenab river
29. Central Potato Research Institute is located at which place?
[A] Dharamshala
[B] Chail
[C] Bemloe
[D] Manali
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Correct Answer: C [ Bemloe ]
Notes:
Central Potato Research Institute is located at Bemloe (Shimla) in Himachal Pradesh
30. Who was the first Governor General of India to visit Shimla?
[A] Lord Ripon
[B] Lord Mayo
[C] Lord Lytton
[D] Lord Amherst
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Correct Answer: D [ Lord Amherst ]
Notes:
Lord Amherst was the first Governor General of India to visit Shimla