Himachal Pradesh GK - 100 Questions Series - Part 1

1.       The length of borders of Himachal Pradesh is – 1170 kms 2.       The boundary of Himachal Pradesh touches ___ number of other Indian states – Four ( Haryana, J &K, Punjab, Uttarakhand ) 3.       Areawise Himachal Pradesh ranks – 17th among all states 4.       Populationwise (2011 Census) Himachal ranks – 21st among all states 5.       Mainak Parbat is in district – Kangra 6.       Gauri Devi Ka Tibba peak is in – Chamba 7.       Sacha Peak is in – Kullu 8.        The smallest river of Himachal is – Yamuna 9.       Tributaries of Chenab river are – Chandra and Bhaga 10.   Tributaries of Satluj river are – Baspa, Spiti 11.   The tributaries of Yamuna river are – Giri, Tons, Pabbar and Andhra 12.   The tributaries of Beas river are – Tirthan, Uhal, Parvati, Sainj, Baner, Kheer Ganga, Banganga, Luni 13.   The place of origin of Ravi river is – Bara Banghal 14.   Basodan Pass (2,400 m) is located in – Chamba-Batiyat 15.   Dulchi Pass (2,788 m) connects – Mandi-Kullu 16.    Jalsu Pass (3450 m) connects – Kangra – Chamba 17.   Kugti Pass connects – Lahaul-Bharmaur 18.   Drati Pass is located in – Chamba-Pangi 19.   Sangla Valley is in district – Kinnaur 20.   First Fruit Museum of Himachal Pradesh is located at – Jarol in Mandi district 21.     “Khumb Shehar” is another name for the town of – Solan 22.   Kareri Lake is located in district Kangra. Its primary inflow is from Mankiani Peak and primary outflow is through – Nyund Stream 23.    Saryolsar, Bhrigu, Dashhar lakes are associated with district – Kullu 24.   Nako and Sorang lakes are situated in district – Kinnaur 25.   Bara Shigri Glacier is in – Lahaul Spiti 26.   Chandranahan lake has its source of origin from the river – Pabbar 27.   The place which got submerged due to the formation of Pong Lake – Dehra Gopipur 28.   Trigarta Kingdom was located between rivers – Ravi and Satluj 29.   Chamba is located on the banks of river – Ravi 30.    Jakh Dhar also called Jakhu, is located in district – Hamirpur 31.   Chobia Pass ( 4966 m ) is located in – Chamba 32.   Rohtang means – A heap of corpses 33.   “The Valley of Milk and Honey” is known as – Chamba 34.   The number of years Aryan King Divodas and Jalandhara King fought with each other – 40 years 35.   Founder of Kuluta Kingdom – Behangamani Pal 36.   Founder of Bilaspur State –Bir Chand Chandel or simply Bir Chand 37.   Founder of Chamba State – Maru Varman 38.   Founder of Sujanpur State – Ghamand Chand 39.   Mandi State was founded by – Bahu Sen 40.   Suket State was founded by – Vir Sen 41.   Mandi town was founded by – Ajbar Sen in 1526 A.D. 42.   Shimla town was established by – Major Kennedy in 1822 A.D. 43.   Chamba town was found by – Sahil Varman, 920 A.D. 44.   Jwalamukhi Treaty happened in - 1809 A.D. 45.   Bangani Sahib Battle  was fought between Guru Gobind Singh and Raja Bhim Chand of Bilaspur in – 18th September, 1686 46.   Mahal Morian (also called Mohal Morion or Castle Morian) Battle took place in – 1806 A.D. 47.   Treaty of Sagauli between Amar Singh Thapa and British General Ochterlony happened in – 1815 A.D. 48.   Dhami Firing happened in – 1939 A.D. 49.   Jugga Andolan happened in – 1883 A.D. 50.   Ruler of Kangra during Feroze Shah Tughlaq’s invasion in 1365 A.D. – Raja Rup Chand 51.   Ruler of Kangra at the time Mohammad Tughlaq (1325-51) attacked in 1337 A.D. – Raja Prithvi Chand 52.   Thomas Cariot visited Kangra in 1615 A.D., Thevenot in 1666, Foster in 1783, Moorcroft in 1832 and Vigne visted in – 1835 53.   Utbi mentioned Kangra as Bhimnagar, Farishta mentioned it as Bhimkot, Al-Biruni mentioned it as – Nagarkot 54.   Raja of Chamba who killed Dateshwar Pal of Kullu during 7th century A.D. – Meru Varman 55.   First Raja of Chamba to use the name “Varman” – Aditya Varman 56.   At the time of Kiras (Tibetans), the Raja of Chamba was – Lakshmi Varman 57.   At the time of Salvahan Varman, Ananta Deva of ______ invaded Chamba – Kashmir 58.   An inscribed stone at ”Loh Tikri”, present day Churah is related to – Jasata Varman 59.   Slab inscriptions at Dibri Kothi and Sahi ( Saichu Nala ) at Pangi are related to – Lalita Varman 60.   Ruler of Chamba who invaded Kashmir and Ladakh territory after the attack of Mohammed Ghori – Vijaya Varman 61.   First ruler of Chamba to use the suffix “Singh’ was – Ganesh Varman 62.   ___built the palace at Nada called Rajnagar and also laid the foundation of Rang Mahal in Chamba – Umed Singh 63.   ____ sent his 11 year old son Jeet Singh to help Brijraj Deo of Jammu to capture Kishtwar (Kashmir) in 1786 – Raj Singh 64.   Raja of Chamba who worshipped Chamunda Devi and wished 12 years life and death in battlefield and consequently who died in the Nerti Shahpur battle with Raja Sansar Chand of Kangra over the disputed territory of Rihlu – Raja Raj Singh 65.   In 1844, last time Sati was performed in Chamba on the death of – Raja Charhat Singh 66.   Lakkar Shah was a famous Brahmin who had great influence in Chamba affair and also a new copper coin was issued in his name called Lakkar Shahi. He was during theperiod of – Raja Sri Singh 67.   During revolt of 1857, Raja of Chamba who helped British was – Raja Sri Singh 68.   During the 1st world war, Raja of Chamba who helped British was – Bhuri Singh 69.   Last Raja of Chamba state was – Raja Lakshman Singh 70.   British officer Major Blair Reid was appointed to provide service to Chamba state in the year – 1863 71.   Wazir of Chamba in 1846 after the treaty between British and Gulab Singh of Jammu was – Wazir Bhaga 72.   Place where Raja Ishwar Sen of Mandi was kept was as a prisoner by Sansar Chand of Kangra - Nadaun 73.   In 1748, Sujanpur Tihra was founded by – Abhay Chand 74.   Temple which was destroyed by Mahmud Ghaznavi in 1009 A.D. – Vajreshwari Temple ( also written as – Brijeshwari Temple) 75.   During the rule of ____ in Kangra in 1398 A.D. when Timur Lang ( Mangol) attacked ; it is mentioned in the book “Malfuzat-i-Timuri”, that Alam Chand of Hindur helped Timur – Raja Raja Megh Chand 76.   One of the rulers of Kangra while on a hunting expedition in Harsar ( Guler ) fell into a well, back at Kangra officials waited for several days and later considering him dead, performed his funeral and Rani became Sati. His younger brother Karam Chand was installed as Raja. He was saved by a passing merchant and he settled at Guler (Junction of Bangana Kurali and Neugali River). Since then Guler was given precedence over Kangra on all occasions. He also founded the fort and town of Haripur. His name was – Raja Hari Chand 77.   ___ founded a confederation of 13 Hill Chiefs of Jammu and Kangra and broke a rebellion against Mughals – Raja Bidhi Chand 78.   First Sikh Chief to invade Kangra Hill was – Jassa Singh Ramgarhia 79.   Ruler of Suket who left throne for his brother Tribikram Sen and went for Tirth Yatra – Raja Bikram Sen 80.    In 1000 A.D. Sahu Sen was the ruler of Suket, his brother went to Manglor in Kullu and stayed there for 11 generations. His descendants later found the Mandi State. He was – Bahu Sen 81.   Rani ka Kot fort was built in 1120 A.D. by –Sewant Sen 82.   Sri Mangal and Kehlur ruler rebelled against this ruler of Suket who also built the Katwalwah Fort – Madan Sen 83.   On 10th February, 1846 Battle of Sabraon was fought between British and - Sikhs 84.   In 1862 and 1876, people of this state revolted against their ruler and its Minister Narotam – Suket 85.   In 1883, the Bilaspur people revolted against _____ at Gerhwin and called it Jugga Andolan – Amar Chand 86.   Raja Shyam Singh of Chamba, Bijai Sen of Mandi and Hira Chand of Bilaspur were invited to the Darbar in -  1877 A.D. 87.   “Dujam Satyagraha” a form of non-cooperative movement against state officials and forest department was in – Rampur Bushahr 88.   Kot Kehlur and Fatehpur Fort are on – Naina Devi Hill 89.   Hill Range on which Fort Bachretu, Bassiah, Naun (Shival Bachretu) and Dagoga Mehlot are situated. The highest peak on this hill range is Kakrer (1413m ) – Kot Dhar 90.   At Ratanpur Fort, General Ochterlony defeated Gorkha Leader – Amar Singh Thapa 91.   Ali Khad, Ghambar Khad and Seer Khad are tributaries of Satluj in district – Bilaspur 92.   Raja Kahal Chand’s son Ajay Chand founded the state of – Hindur ( Nalagarh ) 93.   Ruler of Bilaspur who defeated Tatar Khan but was killed by the son of Tatar Khan along with his son Sundar Chand – Abhisand Chand 94.   The capital was changed from Sunhani to near Vyas Gufa and Dholra Palace was erected by this ruler. He also founded the town of Vyaspur in 1663 A.D. The ruler was – Dip Chand 95.   Ruler who fixed salutations jai Jai to Mian, Ram Ram to Rana – Dip Chand 96.   Ruler of Bilaspur who was poisoned at Nadaun by Kangra Raja Chandraban Chand – Dip Chand 97.    Ruler of Bilaspur who was contemporary of Akbar and embraced Islam under the influence of Sirhind Viceroy – Gyan Chand 98.   Grandson of Jagat Chand who helped British in 1857 A.D. His time is regarded as the Golden Age. He made revenue demand to be payable partly in cash and partly in kind. He died in 1882 during his visit to Shimla – Raja Hira Chand 99.   Ruler of Bilaspur who was contemporary of Nadir Shah and also built Bhamai Kot and gave Ramgarh Fort to Bejai Chand of Hindur – Raja Devi Chand 100.     Fish hatchery at Deoli since 1961-62 is the largest fish breeding farm in Asia. It is on river – Ali Khad