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. Which revolutionary from Uttarakhand was involved in the Kakori Conspiracy of 1925?
[A] Chandra Singh Garhwali
[B] Govind Ballabh Pant
[C] Mukundi Lal
[D] Hemwati Nandan Bahuguna
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Correct Answer: C [Mukundi Lal]
Notes:
Mukundi Lal, from Almora, Uttarakhand, participated in the Kakori Conspiracy and was associated with the Hindustan Republican Association.
2. Which valley in Uttarakhand is is part of Valley of Flowers National Park?
[A] Darma Valley
[B] Pindari Valley
[C] Milam Valley
[D] Bhyundar Valley
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Correct Answer: D [Bhyundar Valley]
Notes:
Bhyundar Valley, part of the Valley of Flowers National Park, is celebrated for its seasonal alpine blooms and high biodiversity, attracting global recognition.
3. 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.
4. What is the favorite food of Uttarakhand’s state bird, the Monal?
[A] Chickpeas
[B] None of these
[C] Potatoes
[D] Millet
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Correct Answer: B [None of these]
Notes:
The Himalayan Monal is an omnivorous bird whose diet mainly includes tubers, roots, shoots, seeds, berries, insects, and other invertebrates. It uses its strong bill and neck muscles to dig into soil and snow to find food. Chickpeas, potatoes, and millet are not primary foods in its natural diet.
5. Who was the first Commissioner of Kumaon?
[A] E. Gardner
[B] Sir Henry Ramsay
[C] G. W. Traill
[D] J. H. Batten
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Correct Answer: A [E. Gardner]
Notes:
Edward Gardner was appointed the first Commissioner of Kumaon after British annexation in 1815. He had civil, judicial, and revenue powers under the non-regulation system in Kumaon. His tenure marked the start of British formal administration in the region.
6. In which year was the Almora newspaper first published?
[A] 1870
[B] 1771
[C] 1871
[D] 1971
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Correct Answer: C [1871]
Notes:
The Hindi newspaper “Almora Akhbar” started publication in 1871 after a press was established in Almora. It was one of the earliest newspapers in the Kumaon region and the first Hindi newspaper of present-day Uttar Pradesh. This newspaper played a role during the British rule in spreading social and political awareness.
7. In which text is “Uttara-Kuru” used for Uttarakhand?
[A] Taittiriya Brahmana
[B] Aitareya Brahmana
[C] Shatapatha Brahmana
[D] None of these
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Correct Answer: B [Aitareya Brahmana]
Notes:
The term “Uttara-Kuru” appears in early Vedic literature as a northern legendary region linked to the Himalayas. Specifically, it is mentioned as referring to present-day Uttarakhand in the Aitareya Brahmana. The Taittiriya and Shatapatha Brahmanas do not use “Uttara-Kuru” for that region.
8. Who built the Rajbunga Fort?
[A] Som Chand
[B] Bhishmachandra
[C] Kalyan Chandra
[D] Thoharchandra
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Correct Answer: A [Som Chand]
Notes:
Rajbunga Fort is located in Champawat, Kumaon region. It was built by Som Chand, founder of the Chand dynasty. He established his capital at Rajbunga, later known as Champawat. The fort represented early Chand power consolidation in Kumaon. Historical records attribute the fort’s construction to Som Chand, not to later Chand rulers like Kalyan Chand.
9. Which ruler was honored with the title C.S.I. by the British?
[A] Pratap Shah
[B] Narendra Shah
[C] Bhavani Shah
[D] Kirti Shah
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Correct Answer: B [Narendra Shah]
Notes:
The title Companion of the Order of the Star of India (C.S.I.) was created in 1861 by Queen Victoria to reward Indian rulers loyal to British rule. Narendra Shah was a regional ruler who received this honor for his cooperation with the British administration during their colonial governance.
10. How many days did Mahatma Gandhi stay in Kausani while writing Anasakti Yoga?
[A] 7 days
[B] 10 days
[C] 14 days
[D] 21 days
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Correct Answer: C [14 days]
Notes:
Mahatma Gandhi stayed for 14 days in Kausani in 1929. During this time, he wrote Anasakti Yoga, a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita focusing on non-attachment. The ashram where he stayed was called Anasakti Ashram. Gandhi extended his stay beyond the planned few days due to Kausani’s environment.
