Revision Series | Himachal GK | District Bilaspur | 43

June 12, 2023

Chaunto valley is found in which of the following districts?

(A) Kangra
(B) Kullu
(C) Bilaspur
(D) Solan

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ANSWER – C

The Chaunto Valley: It is a valley found in district Bilaspur. Stretching nearly 13 km near Bhakhra dam, is flat and has very fertile soil. The Chaunto valley, having proximity to Punjab and lower Shivalik hills.

Which of the following divides Jhanjiar hill range into two parts?

(A) Ali Khad
(B) Seer Khad
(C) Gambhar Khad
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – B

The Seer khad divides the Jhanjiar hill range into two parts southern part is known as Badol and the northern part is known as Jhanjiar. Jhanjiar is the highest peak of this range.

Consider the following statements:
1. Ghambar khad is the largest tributary of Satluj.
2. Nalwari fair was conceived by superintendent of Shimla in 1889.
3. The fish hatchery was setup at Deoli on the bank of Seer khad during the year 1961-62.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

Seer khad is the largest tributary of Satluj.
Nalwari fair was conceived by W. Goldstein, who was the superintendent of Shimla in 1889.
The fish hatchery was setup at Deoli on the bank of Ali khad during the year 1961-62.

Which of the following Raja of Bilaspur built Shri Gopalji temple?

(A) Raja Hira Chand
(B) Raja Dip Chand
(C) Raja Anand Chand
(D) Raja Bijai Chand

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ANSWER – C

Raja Anand Chand abolished child marriage, begar and introduced prohibition in Bilaspur by Act in 1942.
He constructed new roads, schools, health centers and built Shri Gopalji temple.

The famous ‘Rang Mahal’ Palace of Bilaspur, now submerged into Govind Sangar, was built by which of the following ruler of Kehlur?

(A) Raja Mahan Chand
(B) Raja Bijai Chand
(C) Raja Bir Chand
(D) Raja Anand Chand

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Answer: B

Raja Bijai Chand built a summer house at Bahadurpur and also the famous Rang Mahal palace at Bilaspur. He also had a water supply system laid in Bilaspur town.

Consider the following statements about Satdhar Kahlur:
1. Fatehpur Fort are located on the Naina Devi range.
2. Kakrer is the highest peak of Kot hill range.
3. The highest point of the Tiun dhar is Sariun peak.
4. Kot Kahlur fort is located on the Kot hill range.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 4 only
(B) 2 and 3 only
(C) 1, 2 and 3 only
(D) 1, 3 and 4 only

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ANSWER – C

Kot Kahlur fort and Fatehpur Fort are located on the Naina Devi range.
Kakrer is the highest peak of Kot hill range.
The highest point of the Tiun dhar is Sariun peak.

Which of the following was wazir during the reign of Raja Mahan Chand of Bilaspur?

(A) Wazir Ramu of Darol family
(B) Bairagi Ram
(C) Zorawar Chand
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – D

Mahan Chand was a minor when his father Devi Chand died. The administration remained in the hands of the wazirs till Raja Mahan Chand attained the age.

Which of the following tanks were built by was built by Raja Bije Chand of Bilaspur ?

(A) Jagat Khana Tank
(B) Tank at Swarghat
(C) Tank at Toba Sanghwana
(D) All of the above

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ANSWER – C

Jagat Khana Tank and Tank at Swarghat were built by Raja Hira Chand of Bilaspur.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur helped Raja Ghamand Chand of Kangra when Kangra was invaded by Abhai Chand of Jaswan.
2. Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur restored Abhai Chand of Jaswan when he was expelled by his brother Jagroop Chand.
3. Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur gave Bhamaikot fort to Bejai Chand of Hindur.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?

(A) 1 only
(B) 1 and 3 only
(C) 2 and 3 only
(D) 1 and 2 only

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ANSWER – D

Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur helped Raja Ghamand Chand of Kangra when Kangra was invaded by Abhai Chand of Jaswan.
Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur restored Abhai Chand of Jaswan when he was expelled by his brother Jagroop Chand.
Raja Devi Chand of Bilaspur gave Ramgarh fort to Bejai Chand of Hindur.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Bijai Chand of Bilaspur reorganized the revenue system and made it payable partly in cash and partly in kind.
2. Raja Dip Chand of Bilaspur was poisoned by Raja of Kangra, Chandrabhan Chand.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are not correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Raja Hira Chand of Bilaspur reorganized the revenue system and made it payable partly in cash and partly in kind.
Raja Dip Chand of Bilaspur was poisoned, during his stay at Nadaun in district Hamirpur by Raja of Kangra, Chandrabhan Chand.

Consider the following statements :
1. Raja Amar Chand’s reign was marked with the revolt against the revenue administration famously known as Jugga movement.
2. Raja Hira Chand introduced the system of court fee and non-judicial stamps.
3. Raja Bijai Chand built summer abode at Bahadurpur and also built the famous Rang Mahal palace at Bilaspur.
Which of the following statements are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

Jugga Movement was started against Raja Amarchand of Bilaspur from 1883 to 1888.
Raja Bijai Chand introduced the system of court fee and non-judicial stamps. He built two houses for his residence in Varanasi, a summer house at Bahadurpur and at a place called Haridwar near Bilaspur and also built the famous Rang Mahal palace at Bilaspur

Which of the following Raja of Bilaspur was contemporary of Nadir Shah and Raja Ghamand Chand of Kangra?

(A) Raja Ajmer Chand
(B) Raja Kharak Chand
(C) Raja Devi Chand
(D) Raja Jagat Chand

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ANSWER – C

Raja Devi Chand went to help Raja Ghamand Chand of Kangra, when Kangra was invaded by Abhai Chand of Jaswan.
Raja Devi Chand also recovered the state territory annexed by Mughals. Adina Begh Khan was the Nawab of Jalandhar at that time.
Raja Devi Chand was contemporary of Nadir Shah.
He also built Fort of Bhamaikot and gave Ramgarh Fort to Bejai Chand of Hindur.

List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer from the given options.
LIST 1 - LIST 2
A) Raja Anand Chand - 1) Revolt of 1857
B) Raja Hira Chand - 2) First World War
C) Raja Bijai Chand - 3) Second World War
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(A) A-3 , B-1 , C-2
(B) A-3 , B-2 , C-1
(C) A-1 , B-2 , C-3
(D) A-2 , B-3 , C-1

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ANSWER – A

Raja Hira Chand extended support to British during the revolt of 1857, in acknowledgement of which a salute of 11 guns was granted as an honour to the state.
In the First World War, Raja Bijai Chand extended all possible help to britishers. In acknowledgment of his services, he was decorated with the tittle of K.C.I.E (Knight Companion in the most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire) and also with the honorary rank of major.
Second World War took place during the reign of K.C.I.E. Raja Anand Chand.

Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra built a fort called Chhatipur on which of the following dhar?

(A) Naina devi dhar
(B) Bandla dhar
(C) Jhanjhiar dhar
(D) Rattanpur dhar

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ANSWER – C

Sansar Chand built a fort called Chhatipur on dhar Jhanjiar.

Consider the following statements:
1. Prithi Pal of Bangahal was murdered in Damdama palace.
2. After the death of Prithi Pal, Man Singh of Kullu took Bangahal under his control.
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 – D

Raja Gyan Chand embraced Islam under the influence of viceroy of Sirhind.
Raja Gyan Chand’s Tomb is still present at Kiratpur in Punjab.
Bik Chand remained under Hindu faith while the other two sons of Raja Gyan Chand also embraced Islam.
Bik Chand fled across the Satluj to a place called ‘Sunhani‘.