Along with Chini Tehsil, how many villages of Rampur Tehsil were taken out from Mahasu District to create Kinnaur District?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Fourteen
Explanation:
· Kinnaur district was created on 1 May 1960 to strengthen border administration.
· It was carved out of the erstwhile Mahasu district.
· The new district was formed by merging the entire Chini Tehsil and 14 villages of the Rampur Tehsil.
· These 14 villages were part of the Pargana of Bhaba and other adjacent areas of Rampur.
· With its creation, Kinnaur became the sixth district of Himachal Pradesh.
Information Booster:
· Before 1960, the area was known as Chini Tehsil and was famous for its high-quality dry fruits and distinct culture.
· Kinnaur is bordered by Tibet to the east, which made its administrative separation strategically important.
Additional Knowledge:
· Mahasu District: It was one of the four original districts of HP (along with Mandi, Chamba, and Sirmour). Most of it was later reorganized into Shimla and Solan districts in 1972.