Himachal Pradesh General Knowledge-35

1. Which temple of Kangra was destroyed by the forces of Mahmood Ghaznavee?
a. Mahakali Temple
b. Chamunda Temple
c. Brajeshwari Temple
d. Jwalamukhi Temple

2. The first sikh commander to invade Kangra in the later half of 18th century A.D. was:
a. Jai Singh Kanhaiya
b. Hari Singh Nalwa
c. Jassa Singh Ramgarhia
d. Banda Bahadur

3. Name the ruler of Nurpur who was taken as prisoner to Lahore in 1558 A.D. by Bairam Khan and was put to death there?
a. Paharee Mal
b. Bhakta Pal
c. Kailash Pal
d. Kakho Pal

4. Who was the first President of Himalaya Riyasate prajamandal?
a. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar
b. Baba Kanshi Ram
c. Padma Dev
d. Bhagmal

5. Where did martyrdom of Pratap Singh took place inspired the masses to rise against Britishers in 1857?
a. Dharamshala
b. Shimla
c. Joginder Nagar
d. Sirmaur

6. Wazir Ram Singh of Nurpur, who gave sleepless nights to British commanders during the second Anglo-Sikh war, was exiled to :
a. Andamans
b. Dehra Dun
c. Singapore
d. Aden

7. Which zone of Himachal Pradesh is known as Alpine Zone?
a. Kullu Valley
b. The Greater Himalayas
c. Inner Himalayas
d. Territory of Mandi and Kullu

8. Which lake is dotted with floating islands?
a. Govind Sagar
b. Rewalsar
c. Kumarwah
d. Parashar

9. Tatapani, famous for hot water springs is in the district of:
a. Mandi
b. Bilaspur
c. Solan
d. Kullu

10. After the confluence of rivers ‘Chandra’ and ‘Bhaga’ river Chenab is formed. Where does the confluence take place?
a. Jahu in Hamirpur
b. Thirot in chamba
c. Tandi in Lahaul
d. Chhota Behgal in Kangra

Answers:
1. C
2. *
3. *
4. C
5. *
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. C