Revision Series | Himachal GK | Miscellaneous | 121

September 18, 2023

Consider the following statements:
1. Autar is a spirt of a issueless person in Swangla tribe.
2. In Gaddi tribe traditional council is headed by a chief called Sehna.
3. Ragu, Ghoya, Suluka, Shew are the types of dresses.
4. Tipuh is used only by women of Khasas.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) 1 and 4
(B) None of the above.
(C) 1 and 2 only
(D) All of the above.

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Answer: (C)

1.Autar is a spirt of a issueless person in Gaddi tribe.

2.In Swangla tribe traditional council is headed by a chief called Sehna.

3.Ragu,Ghoya,Suluka, Shew are the types of dresses.

4.Tipuh is used only by women of Khasas.

Consider the following statements:
1. Khasas were democratic and organised themselves into families and villages & elected Mavi or Mavana.
2. Kiratas powerful king Sambhar fought with Aryan king Divodasa.
3. Jethong and Kanishong are property division system of Khasas.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

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

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Answer: (B)

1.Khasas were democratic and organised themselves into families and villages & elected Mavi or Mavana.

2.Kiratas powerful king Sambhar fought with Aryan king Divodasa.

3.Khasa have Khoond( Warrior groups).

4.Jethong and Kanishong are property division system of Khasas.

Consider the following statements and choose the correct answer from the given options
1. Swachh Bharat Mission (G)is being implemented in all the Districts of HP from 2.10.2014.
2. The state has already achieved 90 % IHHL targets.
3. On 28 October 2016, HP was Declared Open defecation free state.

(A) 2 & 3
(B) 2 ONLY
(C) 1, 2 & 3
(D) None of the above

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Answer: C

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Bonnny Moon Museum in Shimla founded by Robert Tytler.
2. Christ Church in Shimla was designed by Colonel J. T. Boileau in 1844.
3. Kalka –Shimla railway line was completed in the supervision of HS Harrington.
4. The ice skating rink at Shimla was started by Mr. Blessington around 1920.

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

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Answer: (d)

1)Bonnny Moon Museum in Shimla founded by Robert Tytler.

2)Christ Church in Shimla was designed by Colonel J. T. Boileau in 1844.

3)Kalka –Shimla railway line was completed in the supervision of HS Harrington.

4)The ice skating rink at Shimla was started by Mr. Blessington around 1920.

Which of the following statements are correct about Raja Shamsher Parkash
1. Raja Shamsher Parkash laid the garden known as ‘Ranital Bagh’.
2. In 1857 revolt he was against the British.
3. He inaugurated Mahima library in Nahan.
4. In 1880 he built ‘Sheesh Mahal’ and ‘ Moti Mahal’.

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

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Answer: (c)

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

a)Shimla Lok Sabha Constituency – Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan

b)Mandi Lok Sabha Constituency – Mandi, Kullu, Lahaul and Spiti

c)Kangra Lok Sabha Constituency – Kangra, Una and Chamba

d)All pairs are correctly matched

Which of the following is incorrectly matched?

(A) K L Mehta – First deputy Secretary of Himachal Pradesh Assembly
(B) Krishan Chander – First Deputy Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly
(C) Jaywant Ram – First Speaker of Himachal Pradesh Assembly
(D) Vidya Stokes – First Woman Speaker of legislative assembly of Himachal Pradesh

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Answer: (A)

Consider the given four statements:
1. Nogli Khad joins Satluj below Rampur Bushahr.
2. Beas meets Satluj at ‘Hari Ka Pattan’ in Punjab.
3. Chirchind Nala is the tributary of Beas river.
4. Swan River is also known as ‘River of sorrow’ of Kangra.
Choose the correct statements using the given options

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

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Answer: B

Nogli Khad joins Satluj just below Rampur Bushahr. The river Satluj enters Mandi district Near Firnu village in the Chawasigarh and passes through the areas of Mahunm, Bagra, Batwara, Dehrat and Dehar.
Beas meets Satluj at ‘Hari Ka Pattan’ in Punjab.
Chirchind Nala is the left bank tributary of Ravi River.
Swan river rises from Southern slopes of the outer Himalayan Ranges is also known as Solah- Singi range in the east of the Kangra Valley. It demarcates the boundary of HP with Punjab and meet the River Satluj at Nangal downward Bhakhra in Punjab. The river is also known as ‘River of Sorrow’ of Una.

Which of the following statements are correct about Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur?
1. Manak Chand was appointed as the wazir during his tenure.
2. In 1668 AD he conflicted with the armies of Guru Gobind Singh and his disciples in Battle of Bhangani.
3. The Battle of Nadaun was fought between Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur and the Mughals under Alif Khan on 20 March 1691.
4. The closing year of his life he spent as Faqir.

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

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Answer: (c)

Consider the following statements:
1. Garh Kuffar Lake is located in Shimla district.
2. The Altitude of the Manimahesh lake in Chamba is 3470 m.
3. Deepak tal is located in Kinnaur district.
4. Nako lake lies in Hangrang valley.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

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

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ANSWER: D

Garh Kuffar Lake is located in Shimla district.
The Altitude of the manimahesh lake in Chamba is 5653 m.
Sisu Lake is Situated on the Bank of Chenab River.
Deepak tal is located in L & S district.
Nako lake lies in Hangrang valley.

Consider the following statements:
1. Waru Pass is located between Kangra and kullu District.
2. Sara Umga and Pin Parvati Pass are located between Kullu and Spiti.
3. Kunzum Pass is situated on Grampho- Kaza- Sumdo road.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

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

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Answer: B

Waru Pass is located between Kangra and Chamba District.
Sara Umga and Pin Parvati Pass are located between Kullu and Spiti.
Kunzum Pass is situated on Grampho- Kaza- Sumdo road.

Consider the following statements:
1. Haryali is known as Shegtsum and Dhakhrain in Lahul and Kinnaur.
2. Beda tribe of Nirmand plays major role in the Bhunda ceremony.
3. Halda Festival is celebrated in Lahaul- Spiti district of HP.
4. Chrewal festival in HP is also called Prithvi Pooja.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) None of the Above
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the Above

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Answer: (D)

Haryali is known as Shegtsum and Dhakhrain in Lahul and Kinnaur.
Beda tribe of Nirmand plays major role in the Bhunda ceremony.
Halda Festival is celebrated in Lahaul- Spiti district of HP.
Chrewal festival in HP is also called Prithvi Pooja.

Consider the following statements:
1. Jhanki and Hanter are performed in Chamba after harvesting of crops.
2. Burah and Sih are kind of Drams where Ballet and opera are performed.
3. Jhamakada Swang is performed during wedding in Kangra region.
4. Kariyala and Banthara is performed in Mandi District.
Which of the above statements is/are not correct?

(A) None of the Above
(B) 3 only
(C) 1 and 3 only
(D) All of the Above

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Answer: (A)

Jhanki and Hanter are performed in Chamba after harvesting of crops.
Burah and Sih are kind of Drams where Ballet and opera are performed.
Jhamakada Swang is performed during wedding in Kangra region.
Kariyala and Banthara is performed in Mandi District.

Consider the following statements:
1. Basholi School of Paintings in hills belongs to pre- Mughal Period.
2. The Arki school of paintings was found by Raja Sabha Chand.
3. The Focal theme of Kangra painting is Shringar.
4. Raja Keshav Sen of Mandi was depicted in earliest Mandi Style of Painting.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(A) 1 and 4
(B) None of the above.
(C) 2 only
(D) All of the above.

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Answer: (D)

1.Basholi School of Paintings in hills belongs to pre- Mughal Period.

2.The Arki school of paintings was found by Raja Sabha Chand.

3.The Focal theme of Kangra painting is Shringar.

4.Raja Keshav Sen of Mandi was depicted in earliest Mandi Style of Painting.

Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Wazir Tikka Ram and Badri Dass of Bushah led Kinnaura armyagainst Gurkhas in Anglo- Gurkha War.
2. Grajayadoke Raja of Tibet was contemporary to Raja Kehri Singh.
3. Till 1962 tax free trade continued between Bushahar and Tibet.
4. Raja Ram Singh made Rampur his capital.

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

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Answer: (D)