History of Shimla: February 07, 2022

February 7, 2022

Consider the following statements:
1. In 1817, the first mention of Shimla came from diary of two Irish brothers named Patrick and Alexander Gerrad.
2. In 1819, Lt. Ross set up first British Residence in Shimla.
3. In 1822, Charles Patt Kennedy built first pucca house known as Kennedy House.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

In 1817, the first mention of Shimla came from diary of two Scottish brothers named Patrick and Alexander Gerrad.

In 1819, Lt. Ross set up first British Residence, built a wooden house in Shimla.

In 1822, Charles Patt Kennedy built first pucca house known as Kennedy House.

"The Emperor of China and I govern half of the human race and yet we find time for breakfast". Which of the following Governor General said these lines?

(A) William Bentick
(B) Lord Amherst
(C) Lord Ellenborough
(D) Lord Auckland

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ANSWER – B

Governor-General Lord Amherst himself paid a visit in 1827 after triumphant ending of the Bharatpur campaign. He stayed in the ‘Kennedy House’.

It was at the Kennedy House that Lord Amherst said these famous words: “The Emperor of China and I govern half of the human race and yet we find time for breakfast”.

Consider the following statements:
1. Lord Dalhousie and Bishop Ray-Daniel Wilson of Calcutta laid the foundation stone of the Ridge Church.
2. Lord Hardinge started the construction of “Hindustan Tibet Road”.
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 – D

Lord Hardinge and Bishop Ray-Daniel Wilson of Calcutta laid the foundation stone of the Ridge Church.

Lord Dalhousie started the construction of “Hindustan Tibet Road”.

At which of the following places, Viceregal dance in honour of the Queen's birthday was actually held on 24th May 1839?

(A) Annadale
(B) Gaity theatre
(C) Auckland House
(D) Ridge

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ANSWER – A

The Annadale ground gained importance when the Viceregal dance in honour of the Queen’s birthday was actually held at “Annadale” on 24th May 1839.

Who designed the Town Hall built in Shimla Ridge in 1888 AD?

(A) Lord Minto
(B) Henry Irwin
(C) H.S. Herrington
(D) Robert Tytler

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ANSWER – B

When was the 'Gaiety Theater of Shimla dedicated to the general public?

(A) 1887
(B) 1889
(C) 1892
(D) 1899

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ANSWER – A

Which building was the summer headquarters of the six British Commander-in-Chiefs before independence?

(A) Auckland House
(B) Bantic Castle
(C) Barnes Court
(D) Richmond Villas

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ANSWER – C