Mandi district, also known as "Chotti Kashi", is an important district from a competitive exam point of view. The examiner asked PYQs of this district, which covers the History of Mandi, Lakes of Mandi, and Art and Culture of Mandi. If you are preparing for any competitive exams, like HP JOA IT, HP Patwari, HP Panchayate Secretary, Clerk, and other state-level exams, you must know all these questions mentioned below.
In this article/post, I will share with you the most High-Yield Previous Year Asked questions (PYQs). These questions are based on the new pattern of the HPRCA Exam. All these questions have already been asked by the examiner in previous years. Definitely, it will help you boost your score in a competitive exam or to crack the exam. I would like to suggest that you make notes and revise them accordingly.
District Mandi: Overview
- Bounded by-
- North or North-West - Kangra
- West - Hamirpur and Bilaspur
- South - Solan and Shimla
- East - Kullu
- Total Area of Mandi District- 3950 km²
- Population Density - 253 Persons/km²
- The 2nd-highest rank in terms of population in Himachal Pradesh.
Part 1: History of Suket / Mandi Princely State (5 High Yield PYQs)
Question 1: Which of the following built the "Rani ka kot Fort"?
(a) Bilas Sen
(b) Semant Sen
(c) Bikram Sen
(d) Madan Sen
Answer: Semant Sen
Explanation: Semant Sen became the raja of Suket in 1120 AD. He was an infant during that time when his father, Bilas Sen, was imprisoned. Rani of Bilas Sen feels danger to her and her son Semant Sen's life, and fled to take refuge at the seraj in the zamindar's house. After Semant Sen became raja, he granted jagir to the zamindar and built Rani ka kot fort in Suket in the same village.
Question 2. Who shifted the Capital of Suket from Pangana to Lohara?
(a) Madan Sen
(b) Bikram Sen
(c) Bilas Sen
(d) Semant Sen
Answer: Madan Sen
Explanation: Madan Sen succeeded on the throne in 1240 AD. He built Madanpur Fort. During his reign, the Suket princely state reached the height of its Prosperity and Power. He shifted the capital of Suket from Pangana to Lohara (situated in the plain of Balh).
Question 3. Which one of the following Raja of Suket Committed Suicide after being charged with the heavy intimacy or Slavery of a girl?
(a) Kartar Sen
(b) Shyam Sen
(c) Parbat Sen
(d) Madan Sen
Answer: Parbat Sen
Explanation: Parbat Sen committed suicide because he was charged with heavy intimacy or slavery of a girl. He founded the 'city of Sultanpur'.
Question 4. Which district is also known as "Zohar"?
(a) Shimla
(b) Mandi
(c) Kullu
(d) Chamba
Answer: Mandi
Explanation: Among the Tibetans, Mandi district is also known as Zohar.
Question 5. In which year did "Mr. Vigne" visit Mandi?
(a) 1850 AD
(b) 1839 AD
(c) 1901 AD
(d) 1912 AD
Answer: 1839 AD
Explanation: Mr. Vigne visited Mandi in 1839 AD.
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Part 2: Art and Culture of District Mandi (5 Essential PYQs)
Question 6. In which of the following year Indo-German Agriculture Project start in the Balh Valley?
(a) 1962
(b) 1966
(c) 1654
(d) 1676
Answer: 1962
Explanation: In 1962, the Indo-German Agriculture Project started in the 'Balh Valley' situated in the district Mandi.
Question 7. Which folk drama is related to Mandi?
(a) Jhanki and Hunter
(b) Banthara
(c) Kariyala and Swang
(d) None of the above
Answer: Banthara
Explanation: Banthara is a folk drama of the Mandi Region. Jhanki and Hunter Dramas are related to Chamba, Kariyala, and Swang dramas, which are related to the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, and Shimla.
Question 8. Which one of the following districts is known as "Varanasi of Himachal"?
(a) Mandi
(b) Lahaul and Spiti
(c) Chamba
(d) Shimla
Answer: Mandi
Explanation: "Choti Kashi" and "Varanasi of Himachal" are both names used for the Mandi district.
Question 9. "Shivratri Fair" is related to which district of Mandi?
(a) Shimla
(b) Chamba
(c) Una
(d) Mandi
Answer: Mandi
Explanation: Raja Abjar Sen of Mandi started the Shivratri fair. It is an international fair. He built the Bhutnath temple of Mandi.
Question 10. Which of the followings architecture style of the Prashar Rishi Temple built in?
(a) Pagoda Style
(b) Pent Roof-Style
(c) Nagar Style
(d) None of the above
Answer: Pagoda Style
Explanation: Prashar Rishi Temple was built by Raja Ban Sen in 1340 AD. It is built in the Pagoda style of architecture.
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Part 3: Important Lakes of Mandi (5 Detailed PYQs)
Question 11. At what place Beas River enter Mandi?
(a) Largi
(b) Sandhol
(c) Rina
(d) Kamlah Dhar
Answer: Largi
Explanation: River Beas rises from Rohtang Pass (also known as Bhrigu Tung) of Kullu. Its Vedic name is Arjkiya, and its Sanskrit name is Vipasha. It enters Mandi district at Largi Village and, It leaves Mandi at Sandhol & enter into Hamirpur district.
Question 12. In which district is Pandoh Lake situated?
(a) Kullu
(b) Mandi
(c) Shimla
(d) Una
Answer: Mandi
Explanation: Pandoh Lake (artificial lake) is situated 15 km from Mandi towards Manali. This lake is an artificial lake formed due to the construction of the Pandoh Dam. It diverts water from the River Beas to the River Satluj.
Question 13. Uhl, Rina Khad is a tributary of which river?
(a) Beas
(b) Ravi
(c) Satluj
(d) Yamuna
Answer: Beas
Explanation: Luni Khad, Uhl, Binna Khad, and Rina Khad are all tributaries of the river Beas.
Question 14. In which place does the river Satluj enter Mandi?
(a) Dehar
(b) Siun
(c) Siwan behna
(d) Firnu
Answer: Firnu
Explanation: Satluj River enters Mandi at Firnu village of Chawasigarh Area of Mandi, and leaves Mandi from Dehar and enters the Bilaspur district.
Question 15. Siun, Bahlu, and Bagra are the tributaries of which river?
(a) Ravi
(b) Satluj
(c) Beas
(d) Yamuna
Answer: Satluj
Explanation: Khadal, Bantrehr, Siwan Behna, Bagra, and Bahlu Kattu are tributaries of the Saltuj River in Mandi.
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Conclusion:
Hope you like this post/article. All the questions given above are related to the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. Please read this article/post carefully and make notes. These questions help you during your exam. So, work hard for your exam so that you can crack it (HPRCA Exam) and achieve success in your life.
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