Himachal G.K. Quiz: Day 96

February 22, 2023

Consider the following statements about demands of Dhami Praja Mandal:
1. Abolition of Begar
2. Reduction in land revenue
3. Release of Political prisoners
4. Recognition of Dhami Praja Mandal
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1, 3 and 4 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 4 only
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

Dhami Riyasati Mandal led by Shri Sita Ram put forth 3 demands before Raja Dalip Singh of Dhami

Abolition of Begar
Reduction in land revenue
Recognition of Dhami Praja Mandal

During the revolt of 1857, Nasiri Army under the leadership of which of the following captured Jutog cantonment and its treasury?

(A) Subedar Bhim Singh
(B) Ram Prasad Bairagi
(C) Baba Kanshi Ram
(D) Mian Jawahar Singh

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ANSWER – A

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer.
LIST 1 (MOVEMENTS) - LIST 2 (WAZIR)
A. Mandi revolt of 1909 - 1) Jiwa Nand Padha
B. Suket Movement of 1862 - 2) Narottam
C. Chamba movement of 1895 - 3) Gobind Ram

(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

Which of the following movement is known as the first victory of democratic forces against an autocratic ruler?

(A) Bilaspur Praja Mandal
(B) Rampur Bushar Movement
(C) Dhami Riyasti Praja Mandal
(D) Kunihar Praja Mandal

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements:
In 1862, in Suket state the movement was started against the atrocities and corruption of Narotam 'wazir’.
2. Narotam wazir also imposed Dand Tax (penalty tax).
3. During the people’s durbar at Garh-Chavasi, Narotam was imprisoned by the people of the area for 12 days.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

In 1862, in Suket state the movement was started against the atrocities, corruption and tyranny of Narotam, the ‘wazir’ of the Riyasat.
This led to the removal of the ‘wazir’ from his post, but his successor Dunger ‘wazir‘ also imposed Dand Tax (penalty tax).
During the people’s durbar at Garh-Chavasi, ‘wazir’ Dunger was imprisoned by the people of the area for 12 days.

Bhai Do, Na Pai Do movement was started during which of the following?

(A) First World War
(B) Second World War
(C) Revolt of 1857
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – B

Bhai Do, Na Pai Do movement was started for the boycott of British goods and the civil disobedience movement. In this movement, he advocated discontinuing any sought of help for world war -2 and also requested people not to pay the land revenue anymore.

Which of the following are the revolutionary leaders from Himachal Pradesh?

(A) Mian Jawahar Singh
(B) Sidhu Kharara
(C) Rani Lalita Kumari
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements:
1. Jugga movement was started in 1883 in Suket during the reign of Raja Rudra Sen.
2. The leader of the protesters Gulaba Ram Nadda, fired shots at the tehsildar and the police Commander, Naranjan Dass and injured him.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Jugga movement was started in 1883 in Bilaspur during the reign of Raja Amar Chand against atrocities of the Raja and his administration.
As per tradition, the Brahmins of Kot, Lulhan, Nada, Gehrawin and Pandtehra gathered in one village and with the help of the people, built ‘jhuggas’ (grass houses) and put the flags of their ‘kul devta’ over it.
When the protesters got the news of the police coming to arrest them, burnt themselves and the ‘jhuggas’ on fire. The news of this heart rendering incident gave impetus to more revolutionary spirit
The leader of the protesters Gulaba Ram Nadda, fired shots at the tehsildar and the police Commander, Naranjan Dass and injured him.

Which of the following Raja made Swadheen Kahloor Dal to supress all liberation activities in the state?

(A) Raja Hira Chand
(B) Raja Amar Chand
(C) Raja Anand Chand
(D) Raja Vijay Chand

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ANSWER – C

After independence an independent government was setup in Theog with which of the following as its Chairman?

(A) Surat Prakash
(B) Y.S. Parmar
(C) Mian Kharak Singh
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Consider the following statements:
1. Praja Mandals were integrated into the Himalayan Hill States Regional Council (HHSRC) at Tal session of AISPC in 1946.
2. The office of the President of HHSRC was at Mandi and that of the General Secretary at Shimla.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

The Praja Mandals were integrated into the Himalayan Hill States Regional Council (HHSRC) at Udaipur session of AISPC in 1946.
The office of the President of HHSRC was at Mandi and that of the General Secretary at Shimla.

Which of the following leaders were elected as President and General Secretary of HHSRC in 1947 respectively?

(A) Y.S. Parmar and Padam Dev
(B) Purnanand and Padam Dev
(C) Y.S. Parmar and Shivnand Ramaul
(D) Padam Dev and Y.S. Parmar

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ANSWER – A

The Executive Committee was formed at Udaipur itself with Shri Swami Purnanand of Mandi (President), Pt. Padam Dev of Bushahr (General Secretary), Shyam Chand Negi of Tehri Garhwal (Vice-President) and Pt. Shiva Nand Ramaul of Sirmaur (Joint Secretary).
Dr. Y.S. Parmar was elected the President of the HHRC at the meeting on March 1947 with Pt. Padam Dev as the General Secretary of HHSRC.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer.
LIST 1 - LIST 2
A. Major Meher Chand - 1) Tagma-i-Shatrunash
B. Captain Bakshi Pratap Singh - 2) Sher-i-Hind
C. Shri Hari Singh - 3) Sardar-i-jung

(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

Which of the following hill states setup responsible government in their states?

(A) Jubbal
(B) Koti
(C) Beja
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

In Jubbal, a representative government was set up with Bhag Mal Sautha as Chief Minister.
The Thakur of Kunihar supported this movement and associated people with his administration.
At Koti, the Rana announced the setting up of a Vidhan Parishad’ on 25th November 1947.
The Raja of ‘Beja‘ set up a responsible government in January 1948.

Consider the following statements about objectives of Praja Mandal:
1. To achieve democratization of the administration and introduce social reforms.
2. To demand abolition of begar, reduction of land – revenues by fifty percent and the grant of civil liberties.
3. To establish a responsible government.
4. To take effective and solid steps to force the issue of integration of the Hill States with the Indian Dominion.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

(A) 1 and 2 only
(B) 1, 2 and 3 only
(C) 2, 3 and 4 only
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – D

To fight against the oppressive and the unjust rule of the Princely States in Himachal Pradesh.
To throw way the rule of terror, high- handedness, slavery and feudalism of the Hill Chiefs of the Himachal state.
To remove the restrictions on the state subjects.