Q. Which treaty signaled the departure of the Gorkhas and arrival of the British on the political canvas of Shimla hill states?

Correct Answer

Treaty of Sugauli

More Questions on Himachal Pradesh

  • Q. Find the incorrect match List I List II a. Shri Jaiwant Ram First Speaker b. Thakur Ram Lal First Deputy Speaker c. Shri S Chakravarti First Governor d. Yashwant Singh Parmar First Chief Minister
    A)c
    B)a
    C)b
    D)d
    Answer: b
  • Q. During the time of which Muslim invader, the population of Brahmins and Rajputs started settling in Western Himalayas?
    A)Mahmud Ghaznavi
    B)Mohammad Ghori
    C)Muhammad-Bin-Tugulaq
    D)Timur-i-lang
    Answer: Mohammad Ghori
  • Q. Where is 260 MW Hibra Hydroelectric Projects being undertaken?
    A)Sirmaur district
    B)Kullu district
    C)Chamba district
    D)Kangra district
    Answer: Chamba district
  • Q. Which Raja disobeyed the order of Aurangzeb to demolish the temples of Chamba?
    A)Ghumand Chand
    B)Chatar Singh
    C)Sansar Chand
    D)Jaspal
    Answer: Chatar Singh
  • Q. Which of the following kingdoms belonged to the thakurais?
    A)Kunihar
    B)Keonthal
    C)Jubbal
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. In Himachal Pradesh coins have been found in
    A)Lachori
    B)Tappa Mewa
    C)Jwalamukhi
    D)All of these
    Answer: All of these
  • Q. The golden tower of the Jwala Ji Temple was gifted by
    A)Sansar Chand
    B)Akbar
    C)Shahjahan
    D)Sahil Sen
    Answer: Akbar
  • Q. Which group of Khampas take part in Geotar and Ladarcha fairs which are held in Spiti and Kinnaur?
    A)Gujjar
    B)Khunu and Piti
    C)Gaddi
    D)Bodh
    Answer: Khunu and Piti
  • Q. Which is the largest river in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Beas
    B)Chenab
    C)Sutlej
    D)Ravi
    Answer: Chenab
  • Q. Which among the following fruit forms the major component of food processing industry in Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Pineapple
    B)Mango
    C)Apple
    D)Apricot
    Answer: Apple
  • Q. Which British Officer discovered the spot where Shimla was later built as a hill station?
    A)Col. Armstrong
    B)Lord Amherst
    C)Major Kennedy
    D)Lord Dalhousie
    Answer: Major Kennedy
  • Q. Chandertal lake is situated in which district?
    A)Sirmaur
    B)Una
    C)Chamba
    D)Lahaul and Spiti
    Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
  • Q. Which sage has been associated with Rewalsar in district Mandi, Himanchal Pradesh?
    A)Parshuram Rishi
    B)Lomas Rishi
    C)Vyas Rishi
    D)Valmiki Rishi
    Answer: Lomas Rishi
  • Q. Chhang is a
    A)rice-brew
    B)folk dance
    C)folk song
    D)traditional food item
    Answer: rice-brew
  • Q. Which of the following settlements is not situated on the bank of Beas river?
    A)Kullu
    B)Mandi
    C)Pandoh
    D)Tattapani
    Answer: Tattapani
  • Q. Name the wildlife sanctuary which was established in the year 1954 in order to preserve pheasants and the endangered animal, musk deer.
    A)Kugti
    B)Nargu
    C)Kais
    D)Renuka
    Answer: Kais
  • Q. Where in Himachal Pradesh was the capital of Gorkhas during eighteenth century?
    A)Guler
    B)Nalagarh
    C)Arki
    D)Suket
    Answer: Arki
  • Q. Consider the following statements 1. Jagra is an agricultural fair. 2. Mahauli fair is held in Rewalsar. 3. Doongri festival is celebrated in honour of Hadimba Devi. Which of the statement(s) given above is/are correct?
    A)2 and 3
    B)Only 1
    C)Only 2
    D)All of the above
    Answer: 2 and 3
  • Q. Chhanak Cham dance belongs to which district of Himachal Pradesh?
    A)Sirmaur
    B)Kinnaur
    C)Chamba
    D)Lahaul and Spiti
    Answer: Lahaul and Spiti
  • Q. Which among the following fair is also known as ‘Dalli da Nhaun’?
    A)Shivratri fair
    B)Jagra fair
    C)Lavi fair
    D)Pata fair
    Answer: Pata fair

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