Revision Series | Himachal GK | Kinnaur District | 15

October 21, 2023

Which of the following is/are the Wildlife Sanctuaries in Kinnaur district?
1. Lippa asrang
2. Rakchham Chitkul
3. Kais
4. Kibber

(A) 1 and 4
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1 and 2
(D) All of the above.

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Answer- c

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: In Vayu Puran written by Kalidasa, Kinners are said to be inhabitants of Mahanad Mountains.
Statement 2: Raja Praduman, a Suryavanshi from Varanasi established capital at Kamru.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer- B

In Vayu Puran Kinners are said to be inhabitants of Mahanad Mountains.
Kalidas has described Kinners in his book Kumarsambhava
Raja Praduman, a Chandravanshi from Varanasi established capital at Kamru.

Consider the following statements:
1. Kinnaur is called as Khunu by Tibetians.
2. In Leh area, Kinnaur is called “ Maon or Mone”.
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- D

Kinnaur is called as ‘Khunu’ by Tibetans.

Kinnaur has also been referred as ‘Kurpa’. In Leh the area is called as Maon. Mone or Maon have also been the names for Bushahr state.
Kamru a seat of former Bushahr state is also known as Mone. Kinners, who are now called Kinnauras, are also called as Khas or Khasia.

Hamskad, Sangnaur, Jangiam, Shumecho are type of ?

(A) Ornaments in Kinnaur
(B) Language in Kinnaur
(C) Dresses in Kinnaur
(D) Food in Kinnaur

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Answer- B

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Zanskar mountains forms eastern boundary between Tibet and Kinnaur.
Statement 2: Dhauladhar range forms the Southern boundary of the Kinnaur district.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer- A

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1:A.H Frankke arrived in pooh in July 1910.
Statement 2: Dabla ia a local pre Budhhist deity of pooh.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer- A

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List 1 = List- 2
A. Dakrain = 1. Celebrated in Namgia
B. Khepa = 2. Thangi Area
C. Jatrang = 3. Ropa valley
D. Shuktok = 4. Singing of valgur song

(A) A — 4, B – 2, C – 1, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B –2 , C – 3, D – 1
(C) A — 4, B – 3, C – 2, D – 1
(D) A — 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3

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Answer- c

Chung Shakhago Pass is located at the head of which valley?

(A) Hangrang valley
(B) Ribba valley
(C) Tidong valley
(D) Baspa valley

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Answer- D

Match List-I and List-II and select the correct answer from the codes given below
List I = List II
A. Baspa Valley = 1. Zanskar
B. Spuwa = 2. Pooh
C. Shyaso = 3. Ropa
D. Shingo-La = 4. Sangla

(A) A — 4, B – 2, C – 1, D – 3
(B) A — 4, B –2 , C – 3, D – 1
(C) A — 4, B – 3, C – 2, D – 1
(D) A — 4, B – 1, C – 2, D – 3

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Answer- B

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: Greek scholars mention the Satluj river as Zasradros or Heisidrus.
Statement 2: In Tibet, Satluj river is known as ‘Zungtee’ and ‘Muksung’.

(A) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct.
(B) Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are incorrect.
(C) Statement 1 is correct, and Statement 2 is incorrect.
(D) Statement 1 is incorrect, and Statement 2 is correct.

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Answer- A

The roof architecture of Maheshwer Temple in Kinnaur is

(A) Pent roof style
(B) Pagoda style
(C) Shikhar style
(D) Satluj valley style

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Answer- B