States PCS: Himachal Pradesh GK for HPPSC Exams
Himachal Pradesh GK & Current Affairs for HPPSC Examinations. Himachal Pradesh General Studies – Himachal Pradesh History, Geography, Polity, Culture and Economy Multiple Choice Questions for all Himachal Pradesh Examinations.
31. Against which raja of Nagarkot, did Muhammad bin Tughlaq send an expedition?
[A] Raj Rup
[B] Prithvi Chand
[C] Hira Chand
[D] Jagat Singh
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Correct Answer: B [ Prithvi Chand ]
Notes:
Muhammad bin Tughlaq sent an expedition against Raja Prithvi Chand of Nagarkot of Kangra and personally undertook the campaign in 1337 A.D
32. Which ruler ascended to the throne of Kangra in 1360, when Firoz Shah Tughlaq was the sultan of Delhi?
[A] Megh Singh
[B] Raj Rup Chand
[C] Vinay Chand
[D] Mian Chand
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Correct Answer: B [ Raj Rup Chand ]
Notes:
Raj Rup Chand was the ruler of kangra in 1360, when Firoz Shah Tughlaq was ruling Delhi
33. Who was the chief of Hindur at the time of Timur’s invasion?
[A] Raja Alam Chand
[B] Raja Shah Chand
[C] Raja Manik Chand
[D] Raja Karam Chand
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Correct Answer: A [ Raja Alam Chand ]
Notes:
Raja Alam Chand was the chief of Hindur at the time of Timur’s invasion and was spared by Timur’s forces.
34. Which of the following rulers had to leave his son as a hostage at Akbar’s court?
[A] Jagat Singh
[B] Chattar Singh
[C] Bidhi Chand
[D] Sawai Man singh
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Correct Answer: C [ Bidhi Chand ]
Notes:
Bidhi Chand, ruler of Kangra, had to leave his son, Tirlok Chand as a hostage in Akbar’s court.
35. Who was appointed as the governor of Jalandhar Doab by Ahmad Shah?
[A] Raja Sansar Chand
[B] Raja Ghumand Chand
[C] Raja Dilip Singh
[D] Raja Shamsher Singh
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Correct Answer: B [ Raja Ghumand Chand ]
Notes:
In 1758 A.D Raja Ghumand Chand was appointed as the governor of Jalandhar Doab by Ahmad Shah.
36. In which year were the first elections to Vidhan Sabha held in Himachal Pradesh?
[A] 1950
[B] 1951
[C] 1952
[D] 1953
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Correct Answer: B [ 1951 ]
Notes:
In 1951 first elections to Vidhan Sabha were held in Himachal Pradesh and Dr. Y S Parmar became the first Chief Minister of HP
37. Raja Kaheri Singh was the ruler of which state?
[A] Kullu
[B] Rampur Bushahr
[C] Kangra
[D] Chamba
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Correct Answer: B [ Rampur Bushahr ]
Notes:
Raja Kaheri Singh was the ruler of Rampur Bushahr kingdom of Himachal pradesh
38. 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
39. 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
40. 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.
