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21. 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
22. 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
23. 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
24. 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
25. 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
26. 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
27. 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
28. 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
29. When was Bilaspur state merged with Himachal Pradesh?
[A] 1953
[B] 1954
[C] 1955
[D] 1956
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Correct Answer: B [ 1954 ]
Notes:
Bilaspur state, which was not willing to merge with Indian Union in 1947, finally merged with Himachal Pradesh in 1954
30. Which Raja of Sirmaur shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi?
[A] Udit Prakash
[B] Karam Prakash
[C] Shyam Prakash
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: A [ Udit Prakash ]
Notes:
The old capital of Sirmaur was Rajban. Udit Prakash shifted his capital from Rajban to Kalsi
