**Question:** Given below are two statements: Statement I: Chamba had its own currency since ancient times. This was called “Chakliâ€. Statement II: Raja Lalit Verman of Chamba had built two temples named ‘Chandragupta’ and ‘Kameshwar’ in Chamba. In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
**Options:**
(A) Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
(B) Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
(C) Statement I is correct and Statement II is incorrect
(D) Statement I is incorrect and Statement II is correct
**Correct Answer:** A
**Explanation:** Both statements about Chamba are correct. Chamba had its own currency called ‘Chakli’ since ancient times, and Raja Lalit Varman built the Chamunda and Lakshmi Narayan temples (referred to as Chandragupta and Kameshwar in the question).
*Published: September 05, 2025 at 10:21 AM*
*Tags: HPAS 2024, Prelims, General Studies, Himachal Pradesh Administrative Service*