Himachal G.K. Quiz: Day 90

February 15, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. In 1914, movement in Mandi started against Wazir Upadhya Jiwa Nand, under the leadership of Sobha Ram.
2. Uma Dutt and Durga were killed in the Dhami tragedy by police firing.
3. Baba Kanshi Ram was given the title of pahari Gandhi by Sarojini Naidu in Ghadriwala conference.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – B

In 1909, movement in Mandi started against Wazir Upadhya Jiwa Nand, under the leadership of Sobha Ram of Sarkaghat.
Uma Dutt and Durga were killed in the Dhami tragedy by police firing.
Baba Kanshi Ram was given the title of pahari Gandhi by Jawahar Lal Nehru in Ghadriwala conference.

Which leader of the Ghadar movement was sentenced to death in Lahore conspiracy case, which was later converted into life imprisonment?

(A) Mathradas
(B) Hardev
(C) Hridayaram
(D) Mian Jawahar Singh

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ANSWER – C

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer.
LIST 1 (MOVEMENTS) - LIST 2 (STATE)
A. Dujam 1) Rampur Bhoomi
B. Bandobast Abhiyan - 2) Bilaspur
C. Pajhota movement - 3) Sirmaur

(A) A-3 , B-1 , C-2
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3
(C) A-2 , B-3 , C-1
(D) A-2 , B-1 , C-3

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ANSWER – B

In which district of Himachal Pradesh is the freedom fighter Chaudhary Sher Jung, Matha Ram, Deep Ram and the Sunhari Devi related?

(A) Una
(B) Sirmaur
(C) Kangra
(D) Chamba

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1 Kunihar Praja Mandal was organized in Shimla in 1939 and put forward their demands to Rana Dalip Singh .
2. Rana of Kunihar did not accept the demands of Praja Mandal.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

Kunihar Praja Mandal was organized in Shimla in 1939 and put forward their demands to Rana Hardev Singh .
Rana of Kunihar accepted the demands of Praja Mandal. This was considered as the first victory of democratic forces against autocratic ruler.

Who took the oath of wearing black clothes till independence?

(A) Bhagmal Sohta
(B) Baba Kanshi Ram
(C) P. Gendamal
(D) Padamdev

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ANSWER – B

Which of the following was not related to 'Pajota Satyagraha‘?

(A) Surat Singh Vaidhya
(B) Y.S. Parmar
(C) Atmaram
(D) Shivanand Ramaul

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ANSWER: B

Consider the following statements:
1. Himachal Pradesh came into existence on 25th January 1948 with the merger of 26 Shimla Hill States and 4 Punjab Hill States.
2. The first Chief Commissioner was E. Penderal Moon.
3. The advisory council to the Chief Commissioner consisted of four erstwhile rulers of Chamba, Mandi, Baghat and Sirmaur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

Himachal Pradesh came into existence on 15th April 1948 with the merger of 26 Shimla Hill States and 4 Punjab Hill States.
The first Chief Commissioner was N.C Mehta and his Deputy was E. Penderal Moon.
The advisory council to the Chief Commissioner consisted of three erstwhile rulers of Chamba, Mandi and Baghat.

Which of the following leaders were representatives of people in the advisory council of the Chief Commissioner?

(A) Swami Purnand
(B) Amrit Kaur
(C) Bhagmal Sautha
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – A

An Advisory Council was also formed to advise the Chief Commissioner in the discharge of administrative work. The Council consisted of three erstwhile rulers from Mandi, Chamba and Baghat (Solan) and six representatives of the people were, Smt. Lilavati, Dr. Y.S. Parmar, Mehta Avtar Chand, Swami Purnand, Shri Padam Dev and L. Shiv Chand Dass.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer.
LIST 1 - LIST 2
A. Merger of Bilaspur - 1) 1st November 1956
B. Formation as Union Territory - 2) 24th March 1952
C. First ministry headed by Y.S. Parmar - 3) 1st July 1954

(A) A-3 , B-1 , C-2
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3
(C) A-2 , B-3 , C-1
(D) A-2 , B-1 , C-3

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ANSWER – A

Kinnaur became sixth district of Himachal Pradesh, divided into which of the following was its subdivision?

(A) Nichar
(B) Kalpa
(C) Pooh
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

On 1 May 1960, Mahasu district was reduced in size when ‘Kinnaur’ district was carved out of ‘Chini tehsil’ and including fourteen villages of Rampur tehsil. It became sixth district of Himachal Pradesh, divided into three subdivisions, i.e. Nichar (Nichar tehsil), Kalpa (Kalpa and Sangla tehsils) and Pooh (Moorang and Pooh tehsils and Hangrang sub-tehsil).

Consider the following statements:
1. Solan Constituent Assembly took place from 26 to 28th of January with Raja Durga Singh of Baghat as its Chairman and Y.S Parmar as Vice Chairman.
2. Popular leaders like Bhagmal Sautha, Padam Dev, Thakur Sen Negi attended the assembly.
3. The organizing Secretary was Mahaveer Singh.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 and 3 only
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

Solan Constituent Assembly took place from 26 to 28th of January with Raja Durga Singh of Baghat as its Chairman and Thakur Sen Negi as Vice Chairman.
Popular leaders like Bhagmal Sautha, Thakur Sen Negi attended the assembly.
Y.S Parmar and Padam Dev were not allowed to enter the assembly by the organizing Secretary Mahaveer Singh.

On what date did the Indian Parliament pass the State of Himachal Pradesh Act?

(A) 1st November, 1966
(B) 18th December, 1970
(C) 26th November, 1969
(D) 15th April, 1954

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ANSWER – B

On 18th December 1970, the ‘STATE OF HIMACHAL PRADESH ACT was passed and the new state (18th State of Indian Union) was inaugurated on 25th January 1971 by late Prime-minister Mrs. Indira Gandhi.

Consider the following statements:
1. Mahatma Gandhi visited Shimla in the years 1921, 1931, 1939, 1945 and 1946.
2. In 1945, he stayed at residence of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1 only
(C) 2 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

Mahatma Gandhi visited Shimla in the years 1921, 1931, 1939, 1945 and 1946.
In 1945, he stayed at residence of Raj Kumari Amrit Kaur in Manorville and in 1946 at Chadwick in Summer Hill.

In 1946 AD, who first asked for the creation of "hill state"?

(A) Y.S. Parmar
(B) Shivanand Ramaul
(C) Pt. Padamdev
(D) Thakur Hazara Singh

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ANSWER – D