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21. In which district is Shirgul Devta worship famous?
[A] Sirmaur
[B] Solan
[C] Bharmaur
[D] Kaza
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Correct Answer: A [ Sirmaur ]
Notes:
Shirgul Devta worship is very popular in Sirmaur district of Himachal Pradesh
22. 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
23. 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
24. In which year treaty was signed between Raja Raj Singh of Chamba and Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra at Chamba?
[A] 1788
[B] 1790
[C] 1795
[D] 1798
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Correct Answer: A [ 1788 ]
Notes:
Raja Raj Singh of Chamba and Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra signed a treaty in 1788 at Chamba
25. 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
26. Which of the following districts of Himachal Pradesh is located on the international border of india?
[A] Kinnaur
[B] Shimla
[C] Chamba
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Kinnaur ]
Notes:
Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts of Himachal Pradesh are located on the international border of india
27. Treaty of Sanjauli was signed on which date?
[A] 14th August 1816
[B] 1st June 1817
[C] 28th November 1815
[D] 12th January 1812
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Correct Answer: C [ 28th November 1815 ]
Notes:
Treaty of Sanjauli was signed on 28th November 1815 between British and Gorkhas
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. 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
30. Mian Chu-Chu and Vaid Surat Singh were the leaders of a revolt that took place in ______?
[A] Sirmaur
[B] Bilaspur
[C] Dhami
[D] Mandi
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Correct Answer: A [ Sirmaur ]
Notes:
Mian Chu-Chu and Vaid Surat Singh were the leaders of Pajhota movement that took place in Sirmaur in 1942