Correct : B
Explanation: Pradhuman, the son of Lord Krishna, founded the Bushahr Princely State. The capital of Bushahr princely state was Kamru.
2. The capital of Trigarta princely state was
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Correct : A
Explanation: Trigarta State was founded by Susharma. Capital of Trigarta was Nagarkot which is known as Kangra.
3. The old name of Baijnath was
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Correct : D
Explanation: The ancient name of Baijnath in Himachal Pradesh was Kirigram. The town's name comes from the Baijnath Temple, a Hindu temple built in 13th century and renovated by Raja Sansar Chand in the 19th Century.
4. At which place of H.P the first radio station established ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: The first radio station in Himachal Pradesh was established in Shimla on June 16, 1955. The station was part of All India Radio, which has been known as "Akashavani" since 1956.
5. First Chief Commissioner of HP was
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Correct : A
Explanation: Mr. N.C. Mehta became the first Chief Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh on April 15, 1948. His deputy was Mr. E. Penderal Moon, ICS.
6. H.P Board of School Education was established in which year ?
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Correct : C
Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education, Dharamshala came into existence in 1969 as per Himachal Pradesh Act No. 14 of 1968 with its head-quarter at Shimla later shifted to Dharamshala in January 1983.
7. In which year Part 'C' state Bilaspur was merged with H.P ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh was previously a part C state of the Indian Union. It became a Chief Commissioner's province on April 15, 1948, and a part C state on January 26, 1950. In 1954, the C-class state of Bilaspur merged with Himachal Pradesh, increasing its area to 28,241 sq km. Himachal Pradesh became a Union Territory on November 1, 1956.
On December 18, 1970, Parliament passed the State of Himachal Pradesh Act, and the new state came into being on January 25, 1971.
8. Mahatma Gandhi visited Shimla for the first time in
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Correct : C
Explanation: Mahatma Gandhi first visited Shimla on May 12, 1921, to meet the then Viceroy, Lord Reading. He came with Madan Mohan Malaviya and Lala Lajpat Rai. Gandhiji also gave a speech to the people in the Id-Gaha Maidan. Gandhiji visited Shimla 11 times between 1921 and 1946.
9. Mandi town was founded by
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Correct : D
Explanation: Ajbar Sen, the 19th descendant of Bahu Sen, established the city of Mandi in 1527. The founder of Mandi princely state was Bahu Sen.
10. Jatak fort is located near which place of HP ?
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Correct : A
Explanation: Jaitak Fort is a hill fortress in Nahan, Sirmour District of Himachal Pradesh, India. The fort was built in 1810 by Gurkha leader Ranjor Singh Thapa.
11. H.P became the Chief Commissioner's province on
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Correct : C
Explanation : Himachal Pradesh became a Chief Commissioner's Province on April 15, 1948. The province was formed by merging 26 Shimla hill states and 4 Punjab hill states. The province's headquarters were located in the British India Foreign Office building in Shimla.
12. The Parashuram Award was introduced by H.P Sports Council in which year ?
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Correct : B
Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh Sports Council introduced the Parshuram Award in 1987. The award is given to athletes who perform exceptionally at the national and international level.
13. Who was the first Governor of H.P ?
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Correct : D
Explanation: Sh. S. Chakravarti was the first Governor of Himachal Pradesh which took office on 25 January 1971.
14. Which ruler of Kangra defeated Jassa Singh Ramgarha in a battle ?
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Correct : A
Explanation: Raja Ghamand Chand defeated Jassa Singh Ramgarhia in a battle in 1770. The battle took place on the banks of the Beas river. Jassa Singh Ramgarhia was the first Sikh to attack the Kangra hills.
15. Who was the founder of Keonthal Princely state of H.P. ?
Correct : C
Explanation: Raja Giri Sen founded the Keonthal Princely State of Himachal Pradesh in 765 AD. Giri Sen was the son of a Sena Raja of Bengal and the younger brother of Raja Vira Sen, who founded Suket in 765 AD.
16. The old name of Sundernagar was
Correct : B
Explanation: The town of Sundernagar, located in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Sundernagar was previously known as Baned. Garur Sen founded the town in 1721, which later became the capital of a state.
17. River rafting was introduced in H.P in which year ?
Correct : D
Explanation: River rafting was introduced in Himachal Pradesh in 1989.
18. Who designated Shimla as the summer capital of British empire in India ?
Correct : A
Explanation: In 1864, Sir John Lawrence officially declared Shimla the summer capital of the British Empire.
19. HRTC came into being in which year ?
Correct : C
Explanation: The Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) was established on September 24, 1974. The government of Himachal Pradesh merged the Himachal government transport with the Mandi-Kullu Road Transport Corporation and renamed it the HRTC. The Mandi-Kullu Road Transport Corporation was established in 1958.
20. The oldest school of Pahari painting is
Correct : A
Explanation: The Basohli School is considered the oldest school of Pahari paintings. The Basohli School is known for its double-storey buildings, lotus flowers, and elaborate shikharas.