The history of Himachal Pradesh is based on the Vedas, Puranas and the Mahabharata. It is known as DEV BHOOMI or the abode of Gods. The region now known as Himachal Pradesh comprises of princely states of Banghal, Bilaspur, Chamba, Mandi, Kinnaur, Kangra, Kutlehar, Kullu. Lahaul Spiti, Mandi, Mahasu, Sirmaur and Suket. Sujanpur Tira Fort >> Who gave the name “ Himachal Pradesh” ? Ans: Acharya Diwakar Dutt Sharma 1. Who was the founder of Chamba State? Ans: Meru Verma in 550 A.D 2. Who was the founder of Kehlur State? Ans: Veerchand Chandel in 697 A.D 3. Who founded Suket State? Ans: Veer Sen in 765 A.D 4. Who founded Nalagarh State? Ans: Ajay Chand in 100 A.D. 5. Who was the founder of Nurpur State? Ans: Tejpal Tomar in 1000 A.D. 6. Who was the founder of Sirmour State? Ans: Subhansh Prakash in 1195 A.D 7. Who founded Trigarta State? Ans: Raja Susharma 8. Who was the founder of the princely state of Mandi? Ans: Raja Bahu Sen in 1200
Himachal Pradesh Administrative Services, Prelims Exam 2020 - Set D Questions and Answers [1 to 100] : 1. Which among the following variables/factors are not used in constructing Human Development Index of India? (a) Life Expectancy at birth (b) Real GDP per capita (c) Morbidity (d) All of the above Answer : (c) 2. Disguised Unemployment means (a) Marginal Productivity of labour is zero (b) Marginal productivity of labour is positive (c) Marginal productivity of labour is negative (d) Both a and b Answer : (a) 3. Human Development does not use which parameter while measuring gender inequality (a) Sex Ratio (b) Health (c) Education (d) Command over economic resources Answer : (a) 4. SANKALP is launched to provide: (a) Better healthcare for rural poor (b) Better healthcare for urban poor (c) Quality education (d) Market relevant training to youth Answer : (d) 5. Golden rule of fiscal policy in India is (a) Borrowing only for current expenditure. (b) Borrowing only for public investment (