Tihra Sujanpur was developed as a capital city by

A. Raja Sansarchand

B. Raja Chamandchand

C. Raja Abhaychand

D. Raja Jaisingh

Ans: Raja Sansarchand

Which practice was known as ‘Saradena’ among the Brahmins of Kangra?

A. Intiation into Learning

B. Marriage of a Halwaha’s daughter into a Nagarkotiya family

C. Meeting of Community Panchayat of Nagarkotiya Brahmins

D. Grand feast organised on the eve of Holi

Ans: Marriage of a Halwaha’s daughter into a Nagarkotiya family

Who are known as Bhojkis?

A. Family priests of Katoch dynasty

B. Priests of Jwalaji and Naina Devi Temples

C. Reciters of poetry during marriage ceremony

D. Brahmins who got land grants from Thakurs

Ans: Priests of Jwalaji and Naina Devi Temples

What is meant by Pabuchi, Pandvani and Bhataakshri?

A. Types of Scripts

B. Vall Painting

C. Fabric Painting

D. Woolen Garments

Ans: Types of Scripts

The only dynasty which has its genesis in Himachal Pradesh and does not owe its existence to migration from outside :

A. Pathania

B. Katoch

C. Mankotiya

D. Sen

Ans: Katoch

Mukhiya, Wazir and Mahar subcastes of Kanets are found in

A. District Sirmur

B. Shimla District

C. Kinnaur

D. Lahul

Ans: Shimla District

Who are the Ghiraths of Kangra region?

A. Shepherds

B. Weavers

C. Farmers

D. Traders

Ans: Farmers

Pandit Chandradhar Sharma Guleri’s father held an honourable position in Jaipur state. He was:

A. Court Astrologer

B. Head of Potheekhana

C. Principal of Maharaja’s College

D. Head of Toshakhana

Ans: Principal of Maharaja’s College

‘Bhent’ and ‘Bihagra’ folk-songs are :

A. Religious songs

B. Pastoral songs

C. Matrimonial songs

D. Milkmaid songs

Ans: Religious songs

Customs of Chundavad and pagvand are related with

A. Division of parental property

B. Dowry given to the daughter

C. Rituals performed for bountiful crops

D. Offering to the village deity

Ans: Division of parental property

Kamala Rani and Roshani Devi have carved niche for themselves in the fleld of:

A. Embroidery

B. Wall painting

C. Folk-song

D. Carpet weaving

Ans: Folk-song

In which district was ilimachal’s first music studio, “Sound of Mountains” established in the year 1986?

A. Mandi

B. Kungra

C. Shimla

D. Hamirpur

Ans: Mandi

The theme of Kinnauri folk-song “Tipsi Ban Thanee” is ;

A. Beauty of Kinnar Lissom

B. Usha Devi’s curse to beautiful Kinnar girl being envious of her beauty

C. Welcome of newly wed couple

D. Onset of rainly season

Ans: Usha Devi’s curse to beautiful Kinnar girl being envious of her beauty

Essay collection of which litterateur has been published under the title “Bund Samani Samudra”?

A. Ratansingh Himesh

B. Prem Pakhrolvi

C. Piyush Guleri

D. Rajeev Kumar Trigarti

Ans: Prem Pakhrolvi

The literature who is known as “Dard Dhamotavi” happens to be

A. Harnamdas Dogra

B. Deshraj Dogra

C. Ramdayal Neeraj

D. Harikrishna Mittu

Ans: Deshraj Dogra

In what manner Nobel Laureate Aung San Su Kyi has an intimate connection with Shimla?

A. She Graduated from Himachal Pradesh University.

B. She stayed in Shimla as a Research fellow in IIAS for two years.

C. Her doctoral thesis is about Shimla.

D. She has been a visiting faculty in Himachal Pradesh University.

Ans: She stayed in Shimla as a Research fellow in IIAS for two years

During the Riyasati era Minjar festival in Chamba used to commence with

A. Singing of Kunjari Malhar songs

B. Presentation of Minjar in the temples of Raghuveer and Laxminarayan in early morning by the King

C. Floating of Minjar and Coconut in the river Ravi

D. Commencement of a grand procession from the palace.

Ans: Presentation of Minjar in the temples of Raghuveer and Laxminarayan in early morning by the King

Which pass connects Lahul region to Chamba districts Bharmaur area?

A. Rohtang

B. Kunjam

C. Kugati

D. Baralacha

Ans: Kugati

‘Thuppa’, the main traditional dish of Lahul valley is prepared particularly during

A. Winter

B. Spring

C. Summer

D. Wedding

Ans: Winter

Which Temple’s Kardar (manager) happens to be a Thakur. whereas the priest happens to be a Lama?

A. Trilokinath Temple

B. Shikari Devi Temple

C. Naina Devi Temple

D. Hidimba Devi Temple

Ans: Trilokinath Temple

For the prosperity and happiness of which state Guru Govind Singh performed Akhand Keertan for 18 days?

A. Mandi

B. Chamba

C. Suket

D. Sirmaur

Ans: Mandi

Johadji fair, the most popular fair of Solan district is associated with:

A. Guru Hargovind

B. Guru Amardas

C. Guru Nanak Dev

D. Guru Angad Dev

Ans: Guru Nanak Dev

What step was taken by the British government through Shimla manifesto?

A. Announcement of war with Afghanistan

B. Treaty with Maharaja Ranjeet Singh

C. Establishment of the first church in Shimla

D. Commencement of laying down of Kalka-Shimla Rail

Ans: Announcement of war with Afghanistan

Who designated Shimla as the summer capital of British Empire in india?

A. Lord Canning

B. Lord Elgin

C. Sir John Lawrence

D. Lord Lytton

Ans: Sir John Lawrence

Adi Shankaracharya, the founder of ‘Advait Darshan’ was born at Kalady, it is in

A. West Bengal

B. Tripura

C. Kerala

D. Tamil Nadu

Ans: Kerala

In which year was AITUC (All India Trade Union Congress) founded and who presided over its maiden session?

A. Year 1930 and Mahatma Gandhi

B. Year 1922 and Pandit Motilal Nehru

C. Year 1920 and Lala Lajpat Rai

D. Year 1925 and Vallabhbhai Patel

Ans: Year 1920 and Lala Lajpat Rai

“operation Black Tornado” was launched in the wake of;

A. ULFA Extremism

B. Sikh Militancy

C. Maoist Violence in West Bengal

D. Terrorist attack on Mumbai

Ans: Terrorist attack on Mumbai

Almost half of Rs 21 lakh fund spent for the Construction of ‘Gate Way of India’ at Mumbai was received through donation from a single family. It was a

A. Parsi family

B. Jewish family

C. Syrian Christian family

D. Marwari family

Ans: Jewish family

Practiced in different part of India, Patua, Worli and Kalighat. are varieties of

A. Weaving

B. Culinary art

C. Folk art

D. Folk music

Ans: Folk art

Who was known as ‘Nightingale of India’ during the freedom struggle?

A. Subhadrakumari Chauhan

B. Sarojini Naidu

C. Mahadevi Tarma

D. Noor Jahan

Ans: Sarojini Naidu

Who persuaded the river Ganges to descend on the Earth by his extreme Penance?

A. King Raghu

B. King Dilip

C. King Bhagirath

D. King Ikshvaku

Ans: King Bhagirath

Which day is celebrated as ‘Bandi Chhod Divas’ in the Sikh Panth?

A. Baishakhi

B. Holi

C. Vijaya Dashmi

D. Deepavali

Ans: Deepavali

Which literary work of Sanskrit depicts the geographical features of India in an enchanting manner?

A. Meghadoot

B. Kadambari

C. Raghuvansham

D. Dashkumar Chant

Ans: Meghadoot

Who is known as Radheya among the prominent characters of Mahabharat?

A. Abhimanyu

B. Karna

C. Bheeshma

D. Ghatotkach

Ans: Karna

Who accomplished the stupendous task of writing the epic Mahabharat conceding the request of Sage Vyas?

A. Acharya Brihaspati

B. Mahatma Vidur

C. Lord Ganesh

D. Sage Narad

Ans: Lord Ganesh

Lumbini is a sacred place for Buddhists because

A. Lord Buddha attained enlightenment here.

B. Here Lord Buddha gave his first Sermon.

C. It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha.

D. Buddha attained Nirvan at this place-

Ans: It is the birthplace of Lord Buddha

Who asked renowned Cartoonist Shankar, “Don’t spare me Shankar”, showing the true democratic and liberal spirit at the very outset of India’s onward march as a republic.

A. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

B. Govind Vallabh Pant

C. C. Rajgopalachari

D. Sardar Patel

Ans: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Vrindavan Vastra, a unique tapestry that depicts scenes from Srikrishna’s childhood originated in :

A. Uttar Pradesh

B. Gujarat

C. Assam

D. Tripura

Ans: Assam

Among the following who is a descendant of Maulana Fazle Haq khairabadi who was exiled for life to Andamans for rising against the British?

A. Nazma Heptullah

B. Hamid Ansari

C. Javed Akhtar

D. Rashid Alwi

Ans: Javed Akhtar

As a protest against which incident Rabindranath Tagore relinquished his knighthood?

A. Partition of Bengal

B. Exile of Lokmanya Tilak

C. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

D. Hanging of Bhagat Singh

Ans: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Who was the first to be honoured with Bharat Ratna Posthumously?

A. Indira Gandhi

B.  Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

C. Lal Bahadur Shastri

D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Ans: Lal Bahadur Shastri

Himalayan Pass Bomdila is situated in

A. Sikkim

B.  Himachal Pradesh

C. Arunachal Pradesh

D.  Uttarakhand

Ans: Arunachal Pradesh

In which state Kanchenjunga biosphere has been carved out?

A. Uttarakhand

B. West Bengal

C. Sikkim

D. Arunachal Pradesh

Ans: Sikkim

In which Upanishad do we find the dialogue between Rishi Yagyavalkya and Gargi?

A. Kath

B. Ken

C. Mundak

D. Vrihadaranyak

Ans: Vrihadaranyak

Who can appoint an adhoc judge in the Supreme Court?

A. President of India

B. Minister of Law

C. Collegium of the Supreme Court

D. Chief Justice of India with the permission of the President

Ans: Chief Justice of India with the permission of the President

Article 28 of the Constitution prohibits :.

A. Discrimination on the basis of caste and religion

B. Spread of communal hatred

C. Religious Education in the government educational institutions

D. Untouchability

Ans: Religious Education in the government educational institutions

What is the principal ingredient of a pearl?

A. Calcium carbonate and Magnesium carbonate

B. Calcium sulfate

C. Calcium oxide and calcium Sulfate

D. Calcium carbonate only

Ans: Calcium carbonate only

Peeling or cutting of onion causes profuse tearing in the eyes because of

A. Presence of sulphur in its cells

B. Presence of amino acid in the cells

C. Presence of magnesium

D. Presence of ammonia gas

Ans: Presence of sulphur in its cells

What is the role of iodised salt in the human body?

A. To regulate the function of thyroid gland

B. To activate the pancreas

C. To augment the working of kidneys

D. To strengthen the cells of mind

Ans: To regulate the function of thyroid gland

Night-blindness is caused by the deficiency of

A. Vitamin ‘A’

B. Inadequate intake of green vegetables

C. Deficiency of Vitamin ‘B’

D. Poor maintenance of eyes

Ans: Vitamin ‘A’

The first commercial civil aviation flight in India on 18th February, 1911, took place between

A. Allahabad and Naini

B. Allahabad and Varanasi

C. Mumbai and Pune

D. Delhi and Amritsar

Ans: Allahabad and Naini

Who commented about the inadequacy of Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms in the following manner?

“It has dawned but where is the sun

A. Lokmanya Tilak

B. Lala Lajpat Rai

C. Deshbandhu chitranjandas

D. M.R. Jaikar

Ans: Lokmanya Tilak

“My ambition is to become Muslim Gokhle”
Who once expressed his political ambition in the above words?

A. Maulana Abul Kalam Mad

B. Mohammad Ali Jinnah

C. Mohammed Karim Chhagla

D. Maulana Hasrat Mohani

Ans: Mohammad Ali Jinnah

By whom Swami Vivekananda has been hailed as “the greatest gift of India to mankind”?

A. Sri Aurobindo

B. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

C. Sister Nivedita

D. Rabindranath Tagore

Ans: Sister Nivedita

Who was instrumental in establishing Sabarmati Ashram of Mahatma Gandhi by providing Rs. 1.50 lakh in the year 1921 A.D.?

A. Jamnalal Bajaj

B. Raja Baldeo Das Birla

C. Dr. Pranjeevan Das Mehta

D. Adamji Peerbhoy

Ans: Dr. Pranjeevan Das Mehta

In which format ‘Hind Swaraj’ was written by Mahatma Gandhi?

A. Diary

B. Letters

C. Dialogue between the Editor and Reader

D. Essay

Ans: Dialogue between the Editor and Reader

Basically Hind Swaraj happens to be

A. An outline for attaining Swaraj

B. A discourse on civilization

C. A blueprint for rural development

D. Exposure of the menace of colonial rule

Ans: A discourse on civilization

What was the greatest achievement of modern civilization according to Mahatma Gandhi?

A. Invention of weapons of mass destruction

B. Machines capable of mass production

C. Curtailment of distance of time and place

D. Plenty of material comforts

Ans: Invention of weapons of mass destruction

What caption was given to the first American edition of ‘Hind Swaraj’ published in 1924?

A. Sermon on the mount

B. Sermon on the sea

C. Commandment of an Eastern Sage

D. Vision of a better world

Ans: Sermon on the sea

When Winston Churchill dubbed Mahatma Gandhi “Half Naked Faqir’ of India giving vent to his intense disliking for Mahatma Gandhi?

A. During the hayday of Non-co-operation Movement

B. Amidst Civil Disobedience Movement

C. During Dandi March

D. During Quit India Movement

Ans: During Dandi March

About which book Mahatma Gandhi has commented that it has been written with “Blood and tear”?

A. The White Slaves of England

B. The Kingdom of God is Within You

C. Unto This Last

D. A New Crusade

Ans: Unto This Last

“Rare personality like Gandhi arrive rarely on this earth for the weal of humanity and Motherland”, who eulogized Mahatma Gandhi in these terms?

A. Albert Einstein

B. Romain Rolland

C. Rabindranath Tagore

D. Dr. Pranjeevandas Mehta

Ans: Dr. Pranjeevandas Mehta

Between 1936 and 1945 Mahatma Gandhi often stayed at Manorville, whenever he visited Shimla. This mansion belonged to

A. Amrita Shergil

B. Rajkumari Amrit Kaur

C. Sir Kenneth Fitz

D. Mohan Singh Oberoi

Ans: Rajkumari Amrit Kaur