Prelims Revision Series | Himachal GK | District Kinnaur | 16

May 8, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. Bushahr state was one of the three major powers of Shimla hill states along with Chamba and Sirmaur.
2. In 1960, Kinnaur was carved out of Chinni tehsil of Mahasu district and 10 villages of Rampur tehsil were also added to it.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

Bushahr state was one of the three major powers of Shimla hill states along with Bilaspur and Sirmaur.
On 1st May 1960, Kinnaur was carved out of Chinni tehsil of Mahasu district and 14 villages of Rampur tehsil were also added to it.

Which of the following festival is celebrated only in district Kinnaur?

(A) Phul yatra
(B) Chrewal
(C) Phulech
(D) Bhadranjo

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ANSWER – C

Phulech is celebrated in the month of September (month of Bhadon or in the beginning of Asauj) only in Kinnaur. People from each house proceed towards hill tops to collect flowers which are offered to the deity.

Consider the following statements:
1. In 1850, Raja Shamsher Singh of Rampur succeeded as a minor to the gaddi.
2. The British appointed three Wazirs of equal rank having a number of subordinates which reduced the powers of the Raja.
3. The 1857 uprising came as a great opportunity to the Shamsher Singh to show his displeasure and he stopped paying tribute to British.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – D

In 1850, Raja Shamsher Singh succeeded as a minor to the gaddi. The British government then made an arrangement of three Wazirs of equal rank, having a number of subordinates.
This arrangement was made to reduce the powers of the Raja.
The 1857 uprising came as a great opportunity to the Raja to show his displeasure and resentment. He stopped paying tribute and treated officials passing through his territory with discourtesy.

Which of the following describes Kinners to be inhabitants of Mahanad Mountains?

(A) Kumarsambhava
(B) Mahabharat
(C) Katreyadi Ganga
(D) Vayu Puran

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ANSWER – D

In Vayu Puran, Kinners are said to be inhabitants of Mahanad Mountains.
Kalidas has described Kinners in his book Kumarsambhava.

Consider the following statements:
1 Kehri Singh, also known as Ajanbabu, was given the title of “Chhatrapati” by Shah Jahan.
2. In the Tibet Ladakhi Mughal War, Kehri Singh sided with the Mughals.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – A

Kehri Singh, son of Raja Chatar Singh also known as Ajanbabu, was given the title of “Chhatrapati” by Aurangzeb.
In the Tibet Ladakhi Mughal War, Kehri Singh sided with the Tibetans, due to which the Hangrang Valley was gifted to Bushahr by Tibet and free trade started between Tibet and Bushahr state.

Consider the following statements:
1. ‘Tichig Michig’ punishment is awarded for grabbing of someone's immovable property in Kinnaur.
2. ‘Ti Darang Shishe’ is a fine awarded by ‘biradari panchayat’ for violating its orders in Kinnaur.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – A

‘Tichig Michig‘ punishment is awarded for grabbing of someone’s immovable property, exogamy and for violating devta’s direction.
‘Chhetpa‘ is a fine awarded by ‘biradari panchayat’ for violating its orders.
‘Ti Darang Shishe‘ is an exemplary punishment given to the incorrigible errant.

During the reign of which of the following Raja of Rampur, capital was shifted from Kamru to Sarahan?

(A) Ram Singh
(B) Shamsher Singh
(C) Kehri Singh
(D) Chattar Singh

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ANSWER – D

Chatar Singh shifted his capital from Kamru to Sarahan.

During the reign of which of the following Raja of Rampur, Lavi fair started?

(A) Ram Singh
(B) Shamsher Singh
(C) Kehri Singh
(D) Chattar Singh

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ANSWER – C

Lavi fair started during the reign of Raja Kehri Singh of Rampur,.

Consider the following statements:
1 Spiti river flows through the Sangla Valley.
2. Hangrang Valley is drained by the Baspa river.
3. The upper portion of Hangrang Valley lies in Kinnaur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – C

Spiti river flows through the Hangrang Valley.
Sangla Valley is drained by the Baspa river.
The lower portion of Hangrang Valley lies in Kinnaur and upper portion lies in Lahaul-Spiti.
The historic village Kamru is situated in Baspa Valley.

The historic village Kamru is situated in which of the following valley?

(A) Baspa Valley
(B) Tidong Valley
(C) Ropa Valley
(D) Spiti Valley

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ANSWER – A

The historic village Kamru is situated in Baspa Valley.

During the reign of which of the following Raja of Rampur, capital was shifted from Sarahan to Rampur?

(A) Ram Singh
(B) Shamsher Singh
(C) Kehri Singh
(D) Chattar Singh

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ANSWER – A

Ram Singh shifted his capital from Sarahan to Rampur.

Which of the following Gods appeared at Kamru?

(A) Tapa Puran
(B) Anna Puran
(C) Deva Puran
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

Deva Puran appeared at Kamru Badrinath.
Tapa Puran appeared at Badrinath.
Anna Puran appeared at Tehri Gharwal.

Consider the following statements:
1 Great Himalayas forms the international boundary between Kinnaur and Tibet.
2. Chitkul is the last and highest village in district Kinnaur.
Which of the above statement 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

Zanskar mountains forms the international boundary between Kinnaur and Tibet.
Chitkul is the last and highest village in district Kinnaur.

Which of the following arrived at Bushahr to negotiate with people after Dujjam or DUHM movement in 1859 AD. ?

(A) G. Barnes
(B) William Hay
(C) John Lawrence
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – A

Mr. G. Barnes, the Superintendent, Shimla Hill States arrived at Bushahr to settle the dispute and to negotiate with people after Dujjam or DUHM movement in 1859 AD.

Which of the following escaped from Bushahr to Sirmaur in 1883 owing to dislike of the proposed matrimonial alliance with Mandi?

(A) Raghunath Singh
(B) Padam Singh
(C) Mahendra Singh
(D) Shamsher Singh

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ANSWER – A

There is a folk song which describes the escape of Tikka Raghunath Singh from Bushahr to Sirmaur in 1883 owing to dislike of the proposed matrimonial alliance with Mandi.