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 Nepali general led the invasion and control of parts of Uttarakhand, including Kumaon and Garhwal, from 1790 to 1815?
[A] Bhimsen Thapa
[B] Amar Singh Thapa
[C] Jung Bahadur Rana
[D] Chandra Shumsher Jang Bahadur Rana
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Correct Answer: B [Amar Singh Thapa]
Notes:
Amar Singh Thapa, a Gorkha general, led the Nepalese conquest and administration of Kumaon and Garhwal (Uttarakhand) until their defeat by the British in 1815.
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. When was Uttarakhand established?
[A] 1 October 1998
[B] 9 November 2000
[C] 5 September 2000
[D] 4 August 2001
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Correct Answer: B [9 November 2000]
Notes:
Uttarakhand was formed as India’s 27th state on 9 November 2000. It was created by carving out territory from Uttar Pradesh. Initially named Uttaranchal, the name changed to Uttarakhand in 2007. The formation date is celebrated as Uttarakhand State Foundation Day.
4. What is the state bird of Uttarakhand?
[A] Himalayan Monal
[B] Sarus Crane
[C] Bulbul
[D] Siberian Crane
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Correct Answer: A [Himalayan Monal]
Notes:
The Himalayan Monal (Lophophorus impejanus) is Uttarakhand’s state bird. It inhabits Himalayan forests at 2,100–4,500 meters elevation. The bird belongs to the pheasant family, Phasianidae, and the male has a metallic green crest with coppery feathers. It is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN and holds cultural significance in Hindu tradition.
5. Which is not a district in Uttarakhand’s Garhwal division?
[A] Uttarkashi
[B] Rudraprayag
[C] Bageshwar
[D] Pauri
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Correct Answer: C [Bageshwar]
Notes:
Garhwal division in Uttarakhand includes seven districts: Chamoli, Dehradun, Haridwar, Pauri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Tehri Garhwal, and Uttarkashi. Bageshwar district belongs to the Kumaon division, which is separate from Garhwal.
6. How many Uttarakhand Assembly seats are reserved for Scheduled Tribes?
[A] 1
[B] 2
[C] 4
[D] 3
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Correct Answer: B [2]
Notes:
The Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly has 70 seats, with 2 reserved for Scheduled Tribes. These seats are Chakrata and Nanakmatta constituencies. Reservation for Scheduled Tribes is provided under Article 332 of the Indian Constitution. Scheduled Tribes make up about 2.89% of Uttarakhand’s population.
7. When and where did the Begar (Coolie-Begar) movement start?
[A] 20 January 1921 at Pauri
[B] 15 January 1921 at Tehri
[C] 13–14 January 1921 at Bageshwar
[D] 13 January 1921 at Almora
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Correct Answer: C [13–14 January 1921 at Bageshwar]
Notes:
The Begar movement began on 13–14 January 1921 during the Uttarayani fair at Bageshwar. Leaders like Badri Datt Pandey led villagers to oppose forced labour. The event occurred where the Saryu and Gomati rivers meet, marking the formal start of organized resistance against the British-imposed Coolie-Begar system.
8. When was the Uttaranchal Uthan Parishad formed?
[A] May 30-31, 1982
[B] August 15, 1958
[C] November 9, 2000
[D] May 30-31, 1988
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Correct Answer: D [May 30-31, 1988]
Notes:
The Uttaranchal Uthan Parishad was established on May 30-31, 1988. It was founded under the guidance of Dr. Nityanand and Soban Singh Jeena. The organization aimed to promote regional development in the Uttarakhand area. It used local resources and was a non-political social initiative. It addressed rural migration and economic disparities in the region.
9. Why was the Praja Mandal established in Dehradun?
[A] To gain independence from British rule
[B] To organize people for social reform
[C] To gain independence from Gorkha rule
[D] To free people from Tehri state’s misrule
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Correct Answer: D [To free people from Tehri state’s misrule]
Notes:
Praja Mandal in Dehradun was formed to oppose the oppressive Tehri princely state’s autocratic rule, including heavy taxes and forced labor. It aimed to secure a representative government from Tehri’s administration. It was not established to challenge British or Gorkha rule.
10. Who was the first president of Uttarakhand Kranti Dal?
[A] Badri Pandey
[B] Diwakar Bhatt
[C] D. D. Pant
[D] Mathura Prasad
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Correct Answer: C [D. D. Pant]
Notes:
Uttarakhand Kranti Dal (UKD) was founded in 1979. Dr. Devi Datt (D.D.) Pant, then Vice-Chancellor of Kumaon University, was its first president. He guided the party ideologically and organizationally during its early years, shaping its demand for a separate Uttarakhand state.
