Who was harbinger of promotion of Bhakti cult in Himachal Pradesh?

A. Raja Sahil Varman

B. Raja Shail Varman

C. Raja Pratap Verman

D. Raja Bhalbhdra Varman

Ans: Raja Sahil Varman

Of the various tribes of Himachal Pradesh which one is most dominant?

A. Gujjar

B. Khampa

C. Gaddi

D. Kinnaura

Ans: Gaddi

What is meant by Tabhagston, Kumai bhagston and Kowanchi?

A. Types of marriage among Lahaulis

B. Marriage rituals

C. Ornaments of Women

D. Food delicacies

Ans: Types of marriage among Lahaulis

In which fair Guru and Chela predict the events of coming year in the night before the fair concludes?

A. Lavi fair of Rampur Bushahr

B. Renuka fair of Sirmaur

C. Shivaratri Mela of Mandi

D. Nalwari fair of Bilaspur

Ans: Shivaratri Mela of Mandi

What is the major speciality of Nalwari fair?

A. Worship of bullocks

B. Mass trading of horses and mules

C. Horse race

D. Bullock Race

Ans: Worship of bullocks

What is the most significant Material housed In Bhuri Singh Museum. Chamba?

A. Stone inscriptions arid sculptures

B. Metal Inscriptions

C. Documents in Persian, Punjabi and Tankari languages

D. Embroideries, textiles and Paintings

Ans: Documents in Persian, Punjabi and Tankari languages

What s the significance of SAI.ARI rock inscription of KulIu?

A. It gives an account of conquests of Gupt emperors Kumar Gupt and Skand Gupt

B. It states that Gupt emperor Chandra Gupt received military assistance from hill chiefs

C. It depicts exploits of huna invaders

D. Praises the peace & prosperity that Himachal enjoyed during the reign of Harshavardhan

Ans: It states that Gupt emperor Chandra Gupt received military assistance from hill chiefs

The Shivaliks were known to ancient geographers as:

A. Sumeru Parvat

B. Mainak Parval

C. Kailash Parvat

D. Gandhmadan Parvat

Ans: Mainak Parval

At which place in Himachal Pradesh Minjar Mela and Trilokinath Mela are held?

A. Mandi

B. Chail

C. Chamba

D. Dharamshala

Ans: Chamba

‘Polyandary in Himalayas’ has been authored by:

A. Main Govardhan Singh

B. M.S. Ahluwalia

C. Shanta Kumar

D. Dr. Y.S. Parmar

Ans: Dr. Y.S. Parmar

Into how many broad ecological zones can Himachal Pradesh be divided on the basis of agro climatic conditions and physiographic variations?

A. Seven

B. Five

C. Eight

D. Four

Ans: Seven

What is the common factor among Hathoti, Nichar and Sarahan?

A. Orchards

B. Meadows

C. Places of Devi worship

D. Places of Shiva worship

Ans: Places of Devi worship

The most famous peak of Lahaul region happen to be:

A. Gyephang La Peak

B. Murang La peak

C. Leo porgial peak

D. Ral Dang peak

Ans: Murang La peak

Which tree releases maximum oxygen in the atmosphere?

A. Deodar

B. Neem

C. Peepal

D. Gulmohar

Ans: Peepal

Diabetes is caused by the malfunctioning of:

A. Liver

B. Pancreas

C. Kidney

D. Lungs

Ans: Pancreas

Apart from its official name. Bhutan is also nicknamed as:

A. Hidden Kingdom

B. Concealed Kingdom

C. Remote Kingdom

D. Forbidden Kingdom

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Which cricket playing nation celebrates Waitangi day?

A. West Indies

B. New Zeland

C. South Africa

D. Australia

Ans: New Zeland

Which country observes every year June 22 as the day of ’Memory and Sorrow’ for the devastation it suffered in the second World War?

A. France

B. Norway

C. Russia

D. Belgium

Ans: Russia

Who accompanied Bhagat Singh when he hurled a bomb in the central assembly?

A. Batukeshwar Dutt

B. Sukhdev

C. Raj Guru

D. Sachindra Sanyal

Ans: Batukeshwar Dutt

The founder of Khudai Khidmatgar organization was:

A. Sikandar Hayat Khan

B. Khan Mamdot

C. Doctor Khan

D. Badshah Khan

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Who has stated that thinking about weal of India was like oxygen” for Swami Vivekananda?

A. Mahatma Gandhi

B. Sister Nivedita

C. Sister Gargi

D. Sri Aurobindo

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What was the principal grievance of farmers during the champaran Satyagraha of 1917 A.D.?

A. Illegal Taxes

B. Tinkatiya system

C. Repressive behaviour of Zamindars

D. Excessive Land revenue

Ans:

“Vishnu Sahsranam” depicting the glory of Lord Vishnu is a part of:

A. Mahabharat

B. Bhagvat Puran

C. Vishnu Puran

D. Padma Puran

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Dandi, the focus of famous Dandi March undertaken by Mahatma Gandhi, is situated in the vicinity of town of:

A. Khambhat

B. Navsari

C. Bharuch

D. Ankleshwar

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Name the devout poet who has depicted ‘Bal Leela’ of Kanha in an enchanting manner:

A. Meera Bai

B. Raskhan

C. Taj Bibi

D. Soor Das

Ans:

In modern India who was hailed as “Lokmata” by Ravindranath Tagore?

A. Sister Nivedita

B. Kastoorba

C. Bhuvneshvari Devi

D. Maa Sharda

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The ritual of bringing Out newly born child four months after his birth for ‘Soorya Darshan’ is known as:

A. Nam Karan

B. Jat Karma

C. Punsvan

D. Nishkraman

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Sant Kabeer award is given to:

A. Engravers

B. Handloom weavers

C. Sculptors

D. Painters

Ans: Handloom weavers

Although she earned fame as Lakshmee Bai (Rani of Jhansi) in history but she was rechristened so after her marriage. her real name was:

A. Mangla Gauri

B. Manu

C. Mani Karnika

D. Madhvee

Ans: Mani Karnika

After the martyrdom of Chandra Shekhar Azad in which area of Allahahad police tried to cremate him hurriedly to deceive the people?

A. Dara Ganj

B. Rasoalabad

C. Muttee Ganj

D. Sangam

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Renowned painter M.F. Hussain was born at:

A. Patna

B. Pandharpur

C. Patiala

D. Indore

Ans: Pandharpur

Which early 20th century nationalist leader had asserted that,” The sword of warrior is as necessary to the fulfillment of justice and righteousness as the holiness of the Saint’.

A. Sri Aurobindo

B. Vipinchandra Pal

C. Lala Lajpat Rai

D. Lokmanya Tilak

Ans: Sri Aurobindo