GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

HIMACHAL PRADESH

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Bilaspur was merged into Himachal Pradesh to form a district-
A
1 January, 1954
B
1 July, 1954
C
25 January, 1954
D
15 September, 1954
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The state of Bilaspur was merged with Himachal Pradesh on 1 July 1954 and became Bilaspur District. Bilaspur was the capital of a state founded in the 7th century, and known as Kahlur after its earlier capital, or as Bilaspur after its later capital.

Detailed explanation-2: -Bilaspur district was constituted in year 1861 and followed by Bilaspur municipality in year 1867. Bilaspur district is not only famous in Chhattisgarh state but also in India due to its unique characteristics like rice quality, Kosa industry and its cultural background.

Detailed explanation-3: -The town of Bilaspur was founded in 1663. The state later became a princely state of British India, and was under the authority of the British province of Punjab. On 13 May 1665, Guru Tegh Bahadur went to Bilaspur to attend the mourning and funeral ceremonies for Raja Dip Chand of Bilaspur.

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