Revision Series | Himachal GK | Lahaul & Spiti | 19

October 26, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. Kashmir art can be traced at Trilokinath and two inscriptions in ‘Tankari' character found near Tinan.
2. The Raja of Kullu promised to pay tribute in kind of iron and mdsos to Raja of Kashmir.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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Answer- C

Kashmir art can be traced at Markula-Udaipur and Trilokinath. Two inscriptions in ‘Sharda‘ character found near Tinan.
Lha-chen Utpala, king of Ladakh, invaded Kullu and the Raja of Kullu promised to pay tribute in kind of iron and mdsos.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: The valley the river Chandra is locally called Gara and the valley of the river Bhaga is locally called Rangoli.
Statement 2: The valley of the combined rivers of Chandra and Bhaga is called Chandra Bhaga valley, popularly known as Pattan.

(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- D

Lahaul has three valleys

Chandra valley
Bhaga valley
Chandra-Bhaga valley
The valley the river Chandra is locally called ‘Rangoli’, ‘Khoksar’ is the first village of the valley
The valley of the river Bhaga is locally called Gara. The river Bhaga starts from the South-Western foot of the Baralacha pass and upto village Darcha, it flows in almost a narrow gorge, upto its junction with Chandra at Tandi.
The valley of the combined rivers of Chandra and Bhaga is called Chandra Bhaga valley, popularly known as Pattan. It is also called the “Orchard and Granary of Lahaul-Spiti”.
This area has the distinction of having the BARALACHA PASS, which is nearly eight kilometers long, also known as a Pass with cross roads on summit where roads from Zanskar, Ladakh, Spiti and Lahaul meet.

Which of the following monasteries is not found in the Lahaul valley?

(A) Shashur Gompa
(B) Gemur Gompa
(C) Guru Ghantal Gompa
(D) Dhankar Gompa

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Answer- D

Khardang, Shashur, Gemur and Guru Ghantal are some of the famous monasteries in Lahoul valley.
Tabo, Kee and Dhankar monasteries are found in Spiti valley.

Consider the following statements:
1. Chandra and Bhaga rivers rise on the opposite side of kunzum pass.
2. In Darcha, the Chandra River joins the Zanskar River.
3. Pin is the right bank tributary of Chandrabhaga River.
4. Dhankar, Tabo are the villages on the banks of the Chandra River.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are incorrect?

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

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Answer- D

Chandra and Bhaga rivers rise on the opposite side of Baralacha pass.
In Darcha, the Bhaga River joins the Zanskar River.
Pin is the right bank tributary of Spiti River.
Morang, Rangrik, Dhankar, Tabo are the main villages on the banks of the Spiti River.

In the light of these two statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
Statement 1: The Lady of Keylong glacier was named by lady Elashainghday.
Statement 2: The Baralacha pass gives rise to three important rivers of Lahaul and Spiti region namely – Chandra, Bhaga and Yunan.

(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

Which of the following statements are correct?
Statement 1: Fagli festival is celebrated in Pattan valley in July.
Statement 2: Halda is a new year festival of Lahaul, celebrated in the month of March.

(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

Which wazir of Lahaul – Spiti was conferred with the title of ‘Raibahadur’ for helping the British in the first World war?

(A) Gulab Singh
(B) Abhai Chand
(C) Amir Chand
(D) Nono

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Answer- C

When did Lahaul and Spiti come under the control of British?

(A) 1848
(B) 1845
(C) 1846
(D) 1858

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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: The Mongols attacked Lahaul in the year 1638.
Statement 2: This invasion in Lahaul is remembered as ‘Sog-po’ invasion.

(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- D

Which festival is celebrated in the month of April to mark end of Winter in Lahual Spiti District?

(A) Thon Thon Festival
(B) Yane Festival
(C) Chho- Thang Festival
(D) Jig jed Festival

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Answer- A