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21. 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
22. 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
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. 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
28. 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
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. 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
