1.What decision was taken by the British Government through “Shimla Declaration”?
- Declaration of war against Afghanistan
- Treaty with Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- Establishment of first Church in Shimla
- Beginning of laying down Kalka-Shimla railway line
2.Which Viceroy supported the selection of Shimla as the summer capital of British India in these words-“It is the only place in India where a Viceroy can keep himself free from office workload”.
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Minto
- Lord Reading
- Lord Chelmsford
3.Kangra,Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti were subordinated by British in …………..?
- 1850 A.D.
- 1860 A.D.
- 1846 A.D.
- 1854 A.D.
4.Mesmerized by the natural beauty of Naldehra a British Viceroy named his daughter there itself. He was:
- Lord Minto
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Elgin
- Lord Dufferin
5.What was the result of the “Treaty of Sagauli”that was signed in 1815 A.D.?
- Gorkhas strengthened their authority over occupied areas
- Rise of the British as a strong power
- End of the authority of Sikhs
- Raja Sansar Chand becoming the Emperor
6.Which Governor General created the policy or principle of the “End of Native States”?
- Lord Cornwallis
- Lord Hardinge
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Canning
7.Who said this “Me and the King of China rule over half of the population of the world, yet we get time for the morning’s breakfast”.
- Lord Lytton
- Lord Auckland
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Amherst
8.In which year was the“Kotkhai State”(part of present day Shimla district) was added to the British Empire?
- 1820 A.D.
- 1828 A.D.
- 1846 A.D.
- 1857 A.D.
9.Which two parties signed the“Treaty of Sagauli”in 1815 A.D.?
- Sikhs and Gorkhas
- Sikhs and British
- Gorkhas and British
- British and native States of Himachal
10.During which period European traveler “Moorcraft” visited Himachal Pradesh?
- 1880-1882 A.D.
- 1855-1856 A.D.
- 1820-1822 A.D.
- 1825-1827 A.D.
11.In the reign of Governor General Lord Dalhousie, which of the following was deported to Singapore for declaring his local State independent?
- Vajir Ram Singh Pathania
- Rana of Ravingarh
- Shivanand Ramaul
- Pandit Padam Dev
12.In whichyearthe States of Mandi, Suket (present day south Mandi district) , Kangra and Spiti were brought under subordination of British?
- 1809 A.D.
- 1830 A.D.
- 1846 A.D.
- 1858 A.D.
13.In 1863 A.D. which British officer was appointed for the maintenance of ‘Chamba State’ for the first time?
- Major Blair Reed
- Cunningham
- Lord Lawrence
- Lord Dalhousie
14.Which Raja of Kangra was awarded the title of “Maharaj” by British because of his exceptional services in the First World War?
- Jai Chand
- Garud Chand
- Ratan Chand
- Hari Chand
15.In which year did “Lord Mayo” visited Mandi for the first time?
- 1862 A.D.
- 1866 A.D.
- 1871 A.D.
- 1876 A.D.
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