Daily GK Dose
Q.1 What was the reason for the British Empire to annex Sambalpur in 1850? (a) Lack of proper governance (b) Death of its ruler without an heir (c) Subsidiary Alliance (d) Its involvement in conspiracy Q.2 The Dual Government recommended by Lord Clive provided that the (a) Criminal justice would be left to the […]
Q.1 The state of Jhansi was made a part of the British empire in India through the (a) Doctrine of lapse (b) Policy of subsidiary alliance (c) War against Rani Lakshmi Bai (d) None of the above Q.2 The French challenge to British in India came to an end with (a) Battle of Wandiwash […]
Q.1 Which one of the following was the first – English ship that came to India? (a) Elizabeth (b) Bengal (c) Red Dragon (d) Mayflower Q.2 The headquarters of Danish settlement was (a) Tranquebar (b) Serampore (c) Cochin (d) Nagapattinam Q.3 Who among the following introduced cashewnut, pineapple and Tobacco into India. (a) […]
Q.1 Which uncle of Raja Ajit Singh of Kullu Princely state attacked Kullu with the help of the kings of Kangra and Mandi and was ultimately defeated due to the treachery of the king of Mandi? (a) Kishan Singh (b) Jhagad Singh (c) Heera Singh (d) Heera Singh Q.2 Which European traveler traveled to […]
Q.1 Which of the following corresponds of status of Raja of Kullu princely state? (a) The king is the ruler of God. (b) The king has renounced his sovereignty in favor of God. (c) The king is considered a god (d) All of the above Q.2 In which ancient book is the description of […]
Q.1 ‘Mohna’ is a folk song of which district? (a) Sirmaur (b) Bilaspur (c) Chamba (d) Mandi Q.2 Daangi and Deepak folk dance is related to which region? (a) Pangana (b) Bangana (c) Raigarh (d) Chhatrari Q.3 Musafir Ram Bhardwaj of Himachal Pradesh has been given the Padma Shri for work in which […]
Q.1 What is ‘Jhuri’? (a) Folk Songs (b) Folk Dance (c) Instrumental (d) Puppet Q.2 Gangi folk songs are associated with which region of Himachal Pradesh? (a) Chamba (b) Bilaspur (c) Kullu (d) Sirmaur Q.3 Bakayang dance is related to which of the following? (a) Sirmaur (b) Chamba (c) Kinnaur (d) Una […]
Q.1 Which is the folk dance in which only women participate? (a) Daangi (b) Karthi (c) Haran (d) Kamar Q.2 Which of the following dances is performed in memory of Mahatma Buddha? (a) Bakayang (b) Bonangchu (c) Zapro (d) Shaand Q.3 Which of the following musical instruments is a wind instrument? (a) Sarangi […]
Q.1 By what name is ‘Arya’ known in Himachal Pradesh? (a) Bhot (b) Girth (c) Koli (d) Kulind Q.2 In which area of Himachal Pradesh are the ‘Girth’ (farming tribes) found? (a) Kullu Valley (b) Kangra Valley (c) Baspa Valley (d) Ravi Valley Q.3 In which district is the ‘Sood’ caste in Himachal […]
Q.1 What is the main occupation of the Turi Caste people? (a) Agriculture (b) Basket making (c) Knitting (d) Singing and dancing Q.2 Which of the following subcastes perform the rituals of the dead and accept donations in their name? (a) Bhat (b) Khatik (c) Acharaj (d) Turi Q.3 There are two main […]