Revision Series | Himachal GK | District Sirmaur | 59

July 3, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. The inhabitants of Sirmaur in earlier history were Audumbaras.
2. Sobha Rawal established the Sirmaur kingdom in 1195.
3. Subhansh Prakash started the title of Prakash in Sirmaur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

The inhabitants of Sirmaur in earlier history were kulindas.
Raja of Jaisalmer Ugar Sen, who happened to visit Haridawar on pilgrimage and on hearing the throne vacant in the nearby state, sent his son ‘Soba Rawal’ who conquered and established kingdom, taking the title of “Subhans Parkash”. Ever since the name of ‘Parkash’ in the princely family of Sirmaur continued till its last ruler.

Who was the founder of Sirmaur state?

(A) King Rasalu
(B) King Dak Prakash
(C) Raja Sansar Chand
(D) Raja Ishwar Sen

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ANSWER – A

According to Kanwar Ranzor Singh in his book Tarikh-i-Riyasat, Sirmaur the state was founded by Raja Rasaloo, the son of Raja Salvahan of Jaisalmer. Sirmaur was the son of Buland, brother of Raja Rasaloo, after whom the state took its name.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Suraj Prakash of Sirmaur, built a Devi temple on bank of Pabbar River in area of Hatkoti.
2. Raja Nekat Prakash made village Neri as his residence and seat of government.
3. Raja Garbh Prakash transferred his place of residence from Neri to Jagri fort in Ratesh.
4. Raja Veer Prakash made Kot Deothal in Sirmaur his capital.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – C

Raja Veer Prakash of Sirmaur, built a Devi temple on bank of Pabbar River in area of Hatkoti.
Raja Nekat Prakash made village Neri as his residence and seat of government.
Raja Garbh Prakash transferred his place of residence from Neri to Jagri fort in Ratesh.
Raja Braham Prakash made Kot Deothal in Sirmaur his capital.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RAJA) - LIST 2 (CAPITAL)
A. Subhans Prakash - 1) Rajpur
B. Udit Prakash - 2) Rajban
C. Budhi Prakash - 3) Kalsi
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(A) A-2 , B-3 , C-1
(B) A-1 , B-2 , C-3
(C) A-3 , B-1 , C-2
(D) A-1 , B-3 , C-2

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ANSWER – A

Consider the following statements:
1 During the reign of Sumer Prakash, Mohammedan army for the first time entered the area to chase Qutlugh Khan.
2. During the reign of Bhakat Prakash, Sirmaur was a tributary of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.
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

During the reign of Suraj Prakash, Mohammedan army for the first time entered the area to chase ‘Qutlugh Khan’, in his retreat from Hindustan to Lahore.
During the reign of Bhakat Prakash, Sirmaur was a tributary of Firoz Shah Tughlaq.

Consider the following statements:
1. In 1621, Raja Karam Prakash founded Nahan city and Fort.
2. Nijabat Khan restored the forts of Shergarh, Kalsi and Bairat to Raja Karam Prakash.
3. Raja Mahi Prakash fought battle with Raja of Keonthal, Raja Rup Chand.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

In 1621, Raja Karam Prakash founded Nahan city and Fort.
Nijabat Khan restored the forts of Shergarh, Kalsi and Bairat to Raja Mandhata Prakash.
Raja Mahi Prakash fought battle with Raja of Keonthal, Raja Rup Chand.

Consider the following statements:
1 During the reign of Raja Mast Prakash, Guru Gobind Singh came to Sirmaur.
2. Battle of Baghani was fought between Guru Gobind Singh and Raja Bhim Chand of Sirmaur.
3. Battle of Katasan was fought between Raja Dharam Prakash and Ghulam Qadir Rohilla.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

During the reign of Raja Mast Prakash, Guru Gobind Singh came to Sirmaur.
Battle of Baghani was fought between Guru Gobind Singh and Raja Bhim Chand of Kahlur.
Battle of Katasan was fought between Raja Jagat Prakash and Ghulam Qadir Rohil

Consider the following statements:
1. Churdhar, the highest peak of Sirmaur district, is located in the Cis- Giri region.
2. Jalal, Bata and Markanda rivers are prominent rivers of the Cis- Giri region.
3. Kyara Dun valley, the ancient capital of Sirmaur, is located in the Trans Giri region.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

Sirmaur district can be divided into Trans Giri and Cis Giri parts as the Giri river flows between Sirmaur and divides it into 2 parts.
Trans Giri region has Churdhar peak, Nohradhar, Haripur Dhar, Shillai Dhar, TaproliJadol Dhar. Churdhar is the highest peak of Sirmaur.
Cis Giri region consists of the Saindhar, Dharti Dhar and the fertile Kyarda Doon Valley. Here Jalal, Bata and Markanda rivers are prominent.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RAJA) - LIST 2 (TITLE)
A. Mahi Prakash - 1) Bhim Prakash
B. Medni Prakash - 2) Budh Prakash
C. Bhup Prakash - 3) Jog Raj
Code

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

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ANSWER – A

Consider the following statements:
1. Yamuna enters in Himachal at Khodar Majri and leaves Himachal at Kauncha.
2. Giri river originates in Sirmaur and Jalal and Ashni are tributaries of Giri.
3. Patsari and Andhra are tributaries of Pabbar, which itself is a tributary of Tons river.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

Yamuna enters in Himachal at Khodar Majri and leaves Himachal at Kauncha (Tajewala).
Giri river originates from Kupar Peak in Jubbal and Jalal and Ashni are tributaries of Giri.
Patsari and Andhra are tributaries of Pabbar, which itself is a tributary of Tons river.

Match List 1 and List 2 and choose the correct answer
LIST 1 (RIVER) - LIST 2 (ORIGIN)
A. Markanda - 1) Baraban
B. Bata - 2) Lawasa
C. Ghaggar - 3) Siori Spring
Code

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

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ANSWER – D

Consider the following statements:
1 The first industrial unit was 'Nahan Foundry Ltd'. Set up by Maharaja Amar Prakash in 1875 A.D..
2. 'Resin and Turpentine Factory‘ was started in 1949.
3. The Cement Corporation of India has set up cement factory at Rajban in 1980.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

The first such industrial unit was ‘Nahan Foundry Ltd’. Set up by Raja Shamsher Singh in 1875 A.D.
Another oldest factory in Nahan is the ‘Resin and Turpentine Factory’, started in 1945. It came into operation from 1949 onwards.
The Cement Corporation of India has set up cement factory at Rajban in 1980.