10 Most Important Questions On Mandi(Suket), Himachal Pradesh.

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The following are the 10 most important questions on Mandi(Suket). These questions are very important for various government job examinations like HPAS, Allied, etc.


Q1. Who founded Suket?
A. Bir Sen.

Q2. Who was the first European to visit Suket?
A. W. Mooncraft.

Q.3 What was Sundernagar's old name?
A. Baned.

Q4. When were Suket and Mandi merged together?
A. 15 April, 1948.

Q5. Who founded the town Mandi?
A. Ajbar Sen.

Q6. Which Viceroy of India paid a visit to Mandi?
A. Lord Mayo in 1871.

Q7. Who brought the image of God from Jagnath?
A. Gur Sen.

Q8. Which goldsmith made the silver image named 'Madho Rai'?
A. Bhima.

Q9. Name the ranges in Mandi district?
A. Dhaula Dhar, Ghogar Dhar, Sikander Dhar, Dhar Vairkot.

Q10. Name the lakes in Mandi district?
A. Rewalsar, Prashar, Kamrunag, Macchial Lake.


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