Himachal GK MCQs Series – 8

By | June 15, 2019

1. According to Mahabharata and further attested by Panini (5th century B.C.), the important republic (Janpadas) in Himachal areas were

  1. Trigarta
  2. Audumbara
  3. Kuluta
  4. All of these

2. Which master craftsman was ordered by Meru Varman to craft a famous metal statue of Lakshna Devi, Narasimha, Ganesh and Nandi at Bharmour and Shakti Devi at Chhatrari?

  1. Gugga
  2. Manku
  3. Ramu
  4. All of the above

3. Mahmood of Ghazni attacked Nagarkot in his 7th assault on India in 1009 AD. Who was the ruler of Katoch dynasty in Kangra during this time?

  1. Rattan Chand
  2. Jagdish Chand
  3. Man Chand
  4. Shyam  Chand

4. Who was the Raja of Sirmaur during the revolt of 1857, helping the revolutionaries in fighting against Britishers?

  1. Raja Malhi Prakash
  2. Raja Shamsher Prakash
  3. Raja Shyam Prakash
  4. Raja Mohan Prakash

5. Who led the activities in Shimla during Quit India movement of 1942?

  1. Dr. Y.S. Parmar
  2. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur
  3. Lakshmi Devi
  4. Bhag Mal Sautha

6. Who got the Gurudwara at Paonta Sahib constructed?

  1. Guru Arjun Dev
  2. Guru Gobind Singh
  3. Guru Teg Bahadur
  4. Guru Nanak Dev

7. The capital of Hindur state was at

  1. Nalagarh
  2. Barotiwala
  3. Kasol
  4. Chamba

8. The objective of the Praja Mandal movement in Himachal was

  1. Democratization of administration
  2. Restoration of temple
  3. Democratization of ministry
  4. None of the above

9. When was legislative assembly constituted in H.P. for the first time?

  1. 24 March 1948
  2. 24 March, 1952
  3. 24 March,1966
  4. 24th March, 1972

10. What is the name of the building which was built by the Punjab Govt. in 1902 AD and now functioning as the office of the Chief Minister of H.P.

  1. Barnes’ Court
  2. Ellerslie
  3. Gortan Castle
  4. Roothney Castle

Answers: 1-D, 2-A, 3-B, 4-B, 5-B, 6-B, 7-A, 8-A, 9-B, 10-B.

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