States PCS: Uttarakhand GK for UKPSC Exams
For all Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) exams including UKPCS, JE, AE, and state-level competitive posts.
1. Who established the Garhwal Kingdom in the 9th century?
[A] Anangpal
[B] Kanakpal
[C] Ajaypal
[D] Prithvipal
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Correct Answer: B [Kanakpal]
Notes:
Kanakpal, a prince from Malwa, founded the Garhwal Kingdom in the 9th century, beginning a hereditary line of rulers.
2. Which of the following tribes in Uttarakhand is historically associated with the Bhotiyas of the Himalayas?
[A] Jaunsari
[B] Shauka
[C] Tharu
[D] Raji
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Correct Answer: B [Shauka]
Notes:
The Shauka are a subgroup of the Bhotiyas, mainly inhabiting Johar Valley in Pithoragarh; they are known for their role in trans-Himalayan trade.
3. Which river is primarily responsible for forming the Doon Valley in Uttarakhand?
[A] Alaknanda
[B] Yamuna
[C] Ganga
[D] Song
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Correct Answer: D [Song]
Notes:
The Song River, along with Asan and Suswa, shapes the Doon Valley, located between the Siwalik and Lesser Himalayan ranges in Uttarakhand.
4. When was the Garhwal Kingdom established?
[A] 1022 CE
[B] 1200 CE
[C] 888 CE
[D] 1766 CE
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Correct Answer: C [888 CE]
Notes:
The Garhwal Kingdom, located in present-day Uttarakhand, was founded in 888 CE. It was established by Kanak Pal, whose dynasty unified principalities over time. The date 888 CE is widely accepted in historical and educational sources as the kingdom’s formal foundation year.
5. How many districts are in Uttarakhand’s Kumaon division?
[A] 4
[B] 5
[C] 7
[D] 6
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Correct Answer: D [6]
Notes:
Kumaon division in Uttarakhand consists of six districts: Almora, Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Pithoragarh, and Udham Singh Nagar. Uttarakhand has two divisions, Kumaon and Garhwal. The headquarters of Kumaon division is at Nainital. The state has a total of thirteen districts, with six in Kumaon and seven in Garhwal.
6. Where is the Lakhudiyar rock painting site located?
[A] Dehradun
[B] Ranikhet
[C] Champawat
[D] Almora
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Correct Answer: D [Almora]
Notes:
Lakhudiyar Caves are in Barechhina village, Almora district, Uttarakhand. The site contains prehistoric rock paintings from the Mesolithic and Neolithic ages. Discovered in 1968 by Dr. M. P. Joshi, the paintings depict animals, humans, and geometric patterns. The name “Lakhudiyar” means “one lakh caves” in Kumaoni, referring to many rock shelters there. Natural rock formations protect these caves from weather damage.
7. In which Uttarakhand city are Vashisht Cave and Vashisht Kund located?
[A] Chamoli
[B] Uttarkashi
[C] Rudraprayag
[D] Tehri
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Correct Answer: C [Rudraprayag]
Notes:
Vashisht Gufa is an ancient meditation cave in Rudraprayag district on the banks of the Ganga near Devprayag. Vashisht Kund, a sacred water body linked to sage Vashisht, is also located nearby in Rudraprayag district on the Rishikesh–Badrinath route of Garhwal region, Uttarakhand.
8. The Kota Khara Movement was primarily in the interest of which group?
[A] Women
[B] Untouchables
[C] Landless peasants
[D] Landlords
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Correct Answer: C [Landless peasants]
Notes:
The Kota Khara Movement was formed to protect landless peasants and agricultural laborers from exploitation. It addressed issues like high rents and unequal land relations faced by those without land rights. The movement sought relief and fair access to land for the landless rural poor, distinguishing it from movements for women, untouchables, or landlords.
9. Who threw a letter bomb in Parliament on 23 April 1987 for statehood demand?
[A] Trivendra Panwar
[B] Shobhan Singh Jima
[C] Kashi Singh Airi
[D] Daya Krishna Pandey
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Correct Answer: A [Trivendra Panwar]
Notes:
Trivendra Singh Panwar, an MLA and activist, threw a letter bomb in Parliament on 23 April 1987 to press for separate statehood of Uttarakhand from Uttar Pradesh.
10. Where is the ancient-style Lakh Cave located in Uttarakhand?
[A] Chamoli
[B] Nainital
[C] Haridwar
[D] Almora
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Correct Answer: D [Almora]
Notes:
The Lakhudiyar Caves, known for prehistoric rock paintings, are in Barechhina village, Almora district, Uttarakhand. The site features paintings of humans, animals, and geometric patterns in black, red, and white. It is one of the prominent prehistoric rock art locations in the Kumaon region. The name Lakhudiyar means “one lakh caves,” referring to many rock shelters found there.
