Q. Where/When did Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur born? Ans: Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur was born on 2nd February 1889 in Lucknow, belonged to Ahluwalia royal family of Kapurthala state, and was the daughter of Raja Sir Harnam Singh. She was the only daughter of her father who was blessed with seven sons. Q. About the… Read More »
Himachal Pradesh is endowed with several important minerals like limestone, high-grade limestone, quartzite, gold, pyrites, copper, rock salt, natural oil and gas, mica, iron ore, etc. and is the only state in India where rock salt is mined. Major Minerals found in Himachal and their district wise distribution. Hamirpur – Sand, Stones Bilaspur Limestone, Shale… Read More »
Forests constitute an important natural resource of the state, which provides timber, fuel, fodder, wood, timber, herbs, house construction, packaging of the horticultural produce and in agricultural implements, medicinal plants, etc. The forests contribute 1/3 of the total revenue of the state and also provide employment to a sizable population. Distribution of various species is… Read More »
Q. Where/When did Amrita Sher-Gill born? Ans: Amrita Sher-Gill was born on Sunday, 30 January 1913 at about 11.30 in the morning, in Budapest, Hungary. Q. About the Parents of Amrita Sher-Gill and their historical background? Ans: Amrita Sher-Gil’s mother Marie Antoinette came from a well to do family. Amrita’s father, Umra Singh Majithia, a… Read More »
Q. Where/When did Nicholas Roerich born? Ans: Nicholas Roerich was born in St. Petersburg in Russia on 9th October 1874 but stayed in India. Q. What were the education qualifications of Nicholas Roerich? Ans: Nicholas Roerich studied art, history and philosophy, law, and archaeology. He simultaneously got admission to the “Academy of Art in St.… Read More »
Q. Where/When did Shri Surat Singh Vaid born? Ans: Shri Surat Singh Vaid was born on 22nd October 1918, at village Habban, district Sirmaur. Q. What were the education qualifications of Shri Surat Singh Vaid? Ans: Shri Surat Singh Vaid was an ‘Ayurvedacharya. Q. What was the name of Shri Surat Singh Vaid’s father? Ans:… Read More »
Q. When/Where did Shri Padam Dev born? Ans: Shri Padam Dev was born on 26th January 1901, at village Bhamnol, Tehsil Rohru, District Shimla. Q. What was the name of Shri Padam Dev’s father? Ans: Shri Padam Dev’s father’s name was Shri Bali Ram. Q. What was the education qualifications of Shri Padam Dev? Ans:… Read More »
Q. Where/When did Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh born? Ans: Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh was born on 20th October 1912 at village Chadiyar near Jaisinghpur, district Kangra. Q. What was the education qualification of Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh? Ans: Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh was educated upto Matric. Q. Role of Shri Bakshi Pratap Singh in National… Read More »