Revision Series | Himachal GK | District Solan | 48

June 19, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. Nalagarh was merged with Pepsu (Punjab) during the reign of Raja Surendra Singh.
2. Nalagarh became part of Solan district in 1966 AD.
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 – A

Nalagarh was merged with Pepsu (Punjab) during the reign of Raja Surendra Singh.
Nalagarh was amalgamated in Himachal Pradesh in 1966 AD and became part of Solan district in 1972 AD.

During the reign of which of the following ruler of Hindur, Taimur Lang invaded India but did not invade Hindur?

(A) Ram Chand
(B) Narayan Chand
(C) Surrender Chand
(D) Alam Chand

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ANSWER – D

During the reign of Alam Chand, Taimur Lang invaded India but not Hindur in 1398 AD

Consider the following statements:
1. Of all the districts in the state, 'Solan’ has the largest number of larger, medium and small-scale industrial units.
2. The maximum concentration of electronic units is at Baddi and Jubbar Hatti.
3. Baddi is emerging as the pharmaceutical industry capital of India.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – B

Of all the districts in the state, ‘Solan‘ has the largest number of larger, medium and small-scale industrial units.
The maximum concentration of electronic units is at Chambaghat and Jubbar Hatti.
Baddi is emerging as the pharmaceutical industry capital of India.

Which of the following is the most fertile valley of district Solan?

(A) Saproon Valley
(B) Kunihar Valley
(C) Doon Valley
(D) None of the above

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ANSWER – C

Doon valley is the most fertile valley of district Solan.

Consider the following statements:
1. Mangal princely state was founded by Atri Rajput from Marwar.
2. Mangal was the manor of the princely state of Hindur.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Mangal princely state was founded by Atri Rajput from Marwar (Rajasthan).
Mangal was the manor of the princely state of Bilaspur. Mangal princely state was named after Mangal Singh, the son of the founder.

Consider the following statements:
1. Raja Vikram Chand made Nalagarh the capital of the princely state of Hindur.
2. Nalagarh (Hindur) was a branch of Kangra.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Raja Vikram Chand made Nalagarh the capital of the princely state of Hindur.
Nalagarh (Hindur) was a branch of Kahlur.

Beja state was a tributary of which of the following state?

(A) Kangra
(B) Kahlur
(C) Chamba
(D) Keonthal

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ANSWER – B

Beja remained a tributary of Kahlur for years, but in 1790 when Hindur defeated Kahlur state in a battle, then Beja also declared itself independent.

Which of the following ruler of Baghal sheltered Raja Anirudh Chand of Kangra on his flight from Kangra in 1828 to avoid arrest?

(A) Jagat Singh
(B) Shiv Saran Singh
(C) Aje Dev
(D) Mehar Chand

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ANSWER: B

Shiv Saran Singh of Baghal sheltered Raja Anirudh Chand of Kangra on his flight from Kangra in 1828 to avoid arrest.

Consider the following statements:
1. The founder of Baghat is said to be Hari Chand Pala.
2. Baghal State was founded by Aje Deva, a Panvar Rajput from Ujjain.
3. Kunihar state was founded by Abhoj Deo, who had come from Akhnoor in Jammu.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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ANSWER – D

The founder of Baghat is said to be ‘Basant Pal’ or ‘Hari Chand Pala’, Panwar Rajput from Dharana Giri in the Deccan.
Baghal State was founded by ‘Aje Deva’, a Panvar Rajput who came from Ujjain. The headquarters of the state was Arki.
Kunihar state was founded by ‘Abhoj Deo’, who had come from Akhnoor in Jammu in 1154 A.D. The headquarters of the principality was at Hatkoti.

Consider the following statements:
1 Rana Sabha Chand of Baghal made Arki its capital in A.D. 1643.
2. The Characteristic features of portraits of Rana Mehar Chand of Baghal is the aquiline nose.
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 – D

Rana Sabha Chand of Baghal made Arki its capital in A.D. 1643
Mehar Chand was a patron of painters. There are a number of paintings of Rana Mehar Chand. The Characteristic features of these portraits is the aquiline nose which is a generic feature in the Arki family.

Which of the following was the last ruler of Baghat and also the member of Chamber of Princes in 1933?

(A) Basant Pal
(B) Durga Singh
(C) Jagat Singh
(D) Dalip Singh

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ANSWER: B

Rana Durga Singh, the last ruler of Baghat was the member of Chamber of Princes in 1933.

After the death of which of the following Raja Baghat State was lapsed under Doctrine of Lapse?

(A) Dalip Singh
(B) Umed Singh
(C) Vijay Singh
(D) Durga Singh

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ANSWER – C

Mahender Singh died issueless in A.D. 1839 and the state then lapsed to government.

In 1849, on the death of Vijay Singh, without male issue, the state was again declared escheat. Lord Dalhousie annexed ‘Baghat‘ state then under the doctrine of Lapse.

Consider the following statements:
1 The name of Baghal is popularly derived from “Bau or Bahu” meaning “many”.
2. The founder Raja of Baghal settled at a place which at present is called Bassi.
3. The state of Baghat was named by Inder Pal.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – C

The name of Baghat is popularly derived from Bau or Bahu meaning many and Ghat meaning pass.
The founder Raja of Baghat settled at a place which he named Basantpur and at present called Bassi in the close vicinity of the temple Jiaonaji.
The state of Baghat was named by Inder Pal and it continued till merger with Himachal Pradesh in 1948.

Which king made Nalagarh the capital of the princely state of Hindur?

(A) Ram Chandra
(B) Vikram Chand
(C) Vijay Chand
(D) Alam Chand

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ANSWER – B

Consider the following statements:
1 Yamuna, Satluj and Beas are the three important rivers flowing in district Solan.
2. Sirsa is the main stream flowing in Nalagarh subdivision.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

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

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ANSWER – B

Yamuna, Satluj and Ghaggar are the three important rivers flowing in district Solan.
Sirsa is the main stream flowing in Nalagarh subdivision.