31. Which of the following rivers of H.P. was called the ‘Hydraster’and also, ‘Rhouadis’ by the Alexander’s historians?
- Swan River
- Beas
- Ravi
- Chenab
32. The glacier which caused great havoc in Chadra Valley in 1936 and formed a large lake known as ‘Chandertal’ was
- Bara Shigri
- Taragiri
- Gyephang
- Mulkkila
33. Which of the following passes is located above the confluence of Ropa and Chuktayanjan rivulets?
- Hamta Pass
- Sach Pass
- Cheni Pass
- Manirang Pass
34. What is the population of H.P. in the age group of 0 to 6 years as per the 2011 census?
- 7,77,898
- 8,87,789
- 9,87,879
- 9,98,877
35. Which famous temple of Himachal Pradesh is believed to be constructed in 1204 A.D. by two merchants ‘Ahuka’ and Manyuka’?
- Trilokinath
- Baijnath
- Masroor
- Hatkoti
36. The Buddhist temple of Avalokiteshwara situated above the confluence of Chandra and Bhaga rivers in village ‘Tupchiling’ is known as :
- Trilokinath
- Guru Ghantal
- Kardang
- Tayul
37. Who amongst the following is considered one of the great masters of Pahari Miniature Painting during the reign of Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra?
- Nikka
- Manaku
- Nainsukh
- Kaushala
38. The manuscript written in a golden word found in ‘Tholag’ village is in which district of H.P.?
- Kinnaur
- Kullu
- Lahaul and Spiti
- Chamba
39. The mention of earliest inhabitants of Himachal, ‘Dassas’,’Nishads’ and ‘Dashyas’ etc. are found in which book?
- Brahmins
- Puranas
- Ramayana
- Rigveda
40. Who were the second race to enter Himachal area around 3rd millennium B.C.?
- Dasyus
- Dasas
- Aryans
- Bhotas
41. The first Historical mention of Trigarta was found in the writings of Sanskrit scholar who called it a confederation of six states known as ‘Trigarta Shasthas’. Name the scholar.
- Kalidas
- Panini
- Vishakha Dutt
- Varahmihir
42.‘Bahadur fort’ in Bilaspur District located above mean sea level was the summer abode of:
- Raja Bhim Chand
- Raja Mohan Chand
- Raja Bijai Chand
- Raja Anand Chand
43. Name the ruler of Chamba, who completed the Chamba-Bharmaur road up to toe twentieth mile and the same was carried on to “Kiani” with a suspension bridge over the Ravi:
- Raja Ram Singh
- Raja Udai Singh
- Raja “Meru Verman”
- Raja Sahil Verman
44. According to Cunningham, the first historical notice of ‘Jalandhara’ is called ‘Kalindarine’, which is found in the works of Ptolemy’ who was a:
- Greek Geographer
- British Traveller
- French Historian
- German Historian
45.‘Paprolo’, ‘Landoh’ and ‘Rajjer’ were the territories of which state?
- Siba
- Datarpur
- Banghal
- Guler
46. Who was the first European to visit Kullu on his way to Ladakh in 1820 A.D.?
- Cunningham
- Moorcraft
- Major Mcleod
- Henry Lawrance
47. Who made the revenue settlement of Spiti in September, 1847?
- Walter Gilbert
- Major Hay
- Harry Smith
- Vans Agnews
48. Ved Ram Thakur, a master weaver having his private entrepreneurship, joined Bhuttico in 1956 on the motivation of:
- Gurcharan Singh
- Bansi Lal Padha
- Rennick
- Lal Chand Prarthi
49. The four villages, ‘Barkalanak’, ‘Mooling’, ‘Shipting’ and ‘Gushal’ were paying revenue to which state when Moorcraft passed through Lahaul in 1820
- State of Tibet
- State of Ladakh
- State of Kullu
- State of Chamba
50. ‘Shehni’, ‘Ghure’ and ‘Garphi’ are the traditional dance forms of which district of H.P. ?
- Kinnaur
- Una
- Mandi
- Lahaul-Spiti
51.The Governor General/viceroy who came to the Shimla town along with the member s of Supreme Council and it became the formal seat of the summer Capital of British Govt. of India?
- Lord Dalhousie
- Lord Ripon
- Lord Lawrence
- Lord Canning
52. The only hill state founded by the descendants of Prithvi Raj Chauhan descendants of Prithvi Raj Chauhan was:
- Delath
- Dhami
- Tharoch
- Balson
53. The Kalka-Shimla railway line was constructed under the supervision of which of the following British engineer?
- M. S. Harrington
- Hennery Irwin
- Howard Russel
- Alexander Gerrad
54. The district in its present form which comprises of the erstwhile princely states of Bhaghal, Baghat, Mangal, Beja, Mohlog, Hindur and parts of Keonthal and Koti is:
- Shimla
- Sirmaur
- Solan
- Bilaspur
55. Which of the following was not the main demand of ‘Kunihar struggle’ started by Kunihar Praja Mandal?
- Release of political workers
- 25% reduction in the land revenue
- To lift the ban imposed upon the Praja Mandal
- Abolition of Begar
56.In 1927, who amongst the following took a pledge to wear only black clothes until the country becomes free?
- Thakur Hazara Singh
- Baba Kanshi Ram
- Padam Dev
- Bhag Mal Sautha
57. To initiate the process of cordial relations and for publicizing government activities department of Public Relations was established in the year?
- 1952
- 1956
- 1954
- 1966
58. Which famous school of Shimla was based on the model of ‘Winchester, Rugby and Marlborough’ schools of England?
- Edward School
- Bishop Cotton School
- Thomas School
- Auckland House School
59.At the time of formation of Kinnaur District how many villages of Rampur tehsil were added to it?
- 26
- 14
- 20
- 10
60. In the year 2006 in H.P. Government created two more specialities in the State Forensic Science Laboratory, they are:
- DNA Profiling and NDPS division
- Documents and Photography
- Serology and Chemistry
- Biology and Toxicology
61. When was the Shimla Municipality designated Category-1 status?
- 26th January, 1950
- 15th April, 1948
- 31st July, 1871
- 1st November, 1907
62. The snow Leopard Centre at Kibber in H.P. is the second only in the world, which is set up on the pattern of the following country:
- Japan
- Mongolia
- South Korea
- Canada
63. ‘Self Portrait’, Black Nude, ‘Sitting Nude’ and ‘Women on a Charpoy’ are the works of which famous painter?
- Roerich
- Ervin Baklay
- Amrita Shergil
- Norah Richards
64. Christ Church in Shimla is built in which of the following architecture style?
- Neo-Gothic style.
- Italianate style
- Neo-classical style
- Victorian style
65. Name the place which was the capital of Baba Banda Bahadur Bairagi from where he started Khalsa coin?
- Bhangani
- Quila Lohgarh
- Dharamkot
- Barotiwala