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. Where is the High Court of Uttarakhand located?
[A] Nainital
[B] Dehradun
[C] Rishikesh
[D] Pithoragarh
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Correct Answer: A [Nainital]
Notes:
The Uttarakhand High Court is situated in Nainital, established on 9 November 2000. The court operates from a Gothic-style building in Mallital, Nainital, originally constructed in 1900 as the old Secretariat. Nainital is a hill station in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
2. How many judges, including the Chief Justice, are in Uttarakhand High Court?
[A] 10
[B] 9
[C] 11
[D] 12
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Correct Answer: A [10]
Notes:
The Uttarakhand High Court currently has ten sitting judges, including the Chief Justice. The sanctioned strength is higher, but one additional judge post is vacant, making the working strength ten judges.
3. What is the state animal of Uttarakhand?
[A] Tiger
[B] Elephant
[C] Musk Deer
[D] Monal
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Correct Answer: C [Musk Deer]
Notes:
The Musk Deer (*Moschus chrysogaster*) is the state animal of Uttarakhand. It inhabits high-altitude Himalayan forests and alpine meadows. This species is endangered due to poaching for its musk gland. It is legally protected under Indian wildlife conservation laws. The state adopted this animal as a symbol to represent its unique mountainous ecosystem and biodiversity.
4. On which river bank is Kanvashram located?
[A] Yamuna
[B] Bhagirathi
[C] Alaknanda
[D] Malini
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Correct Answer: D [Malini]
Notes:
Kanvashram is located on the Malini River bank near Kotdwar, Uttarakhand. The Malini River flows through the Shivalik ranges and joins the Ganga. Kanvashram is linked with Sage Kanva and the epic story of Shakuntala and Bharata. There are no historical records placing it on Yamuna, Bhagirathi, or Alaknanda rivers.
5. When was Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) state established?
[A] 9 April 2000
[B] 1 November 2000
[C] 9 November 2000
[D] 15 November 2000
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Correct Answer: C [9 November 2000]
Notes:
Uttarakhand, originally named Uttaranchal, became India’s 27th state on 9 November 2000 by the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000. This day is observed as Uttarakhand Foundation Day annually.
6. When was the Shakti newspaper first published in Uttarakhand?
[A] 15 October 1921
[B] 22 October 1921
[C] 15 October 1918
[D] 15 September 1918
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Correct Answer: D [15 September 1918]
Notes:
The Shakti newspaper started publication in Uttarakhand on 15 September 1918. It was associated with the region’s political and social awakening during the freedom movement. Historical records confirm 15 September 1918 as the first publication date, although some sources mention related publications on 15 October 1918. The newspaper was a platform to criticize British colonial policies and promote public awareness.
7. When did Gandhiji first travel to Kumaon?
[A] June 1929
[B] July 1929
[C] August 1931
[D] October 1931
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Correct Answer: A [June 1929]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi first visited Kumaon in June 1929 during his tour of the United Provinces. He arrived at Bareilly on June 13, 1929, then traveled to several Kumaon locations including Kausani by June 19, 1929.
8. Where is the Gorkha-period Naithda Fort located in Uttarakhand?
[A] Dehradun
[B] Almora
[C] Pithoragarh
[D] Nainital
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Correct Answer: B [Almora]
Notes:
Naithda Fort is located in Almora district of Uttarakhand. It was built during the Gorkha rule in the Kumaon region in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The fort lies near the Naithda Devi temple on the Ramnagar–Ganai route, about 5 km from the town of Masi.
9. When did Adi Shankaracharya renounce his body?
[A] 820 CE
[B] 720 CE
[C] 780 CE
[D] 800 CE
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Correct Answer: A [820 CE]
Notes:
Adi Shankaracharya traditionally is believed to have died in 820 CE. He lived approximately from 788 CE to 820 CE according to popular accounts. These dates correspond to the period of his mahāsamādhi, or renunciation of the body.
10. In which year did Ashok Challa invade the region now known as Uttarakhand?
[A] 1185
[B] 1191
[C] 1223
[D] 1230
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Correct Answer: B [1191]
Notes:
Ashok Challa, a Khas king from Nepal, invaded the region now called Uttarakhand in 1191. This invasion led to the collapse of the existing kingdom there and brought Garhwal under his control. Krachalla, his successor, invaded the area in 1223, continuing Khas expansion in the western Himalayan region during the medieval period.
