States PCS: Uttarakhand GK for UKPSC Exams

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Jim Corbett National Park is in Nainital district, Uttarakhand. It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park. It is India’s oldest national park and was part of Project Tiger. The park’s main access is near Ramnagar town.

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Pauri Garhwal has the highest number of villages in Uttarakhand as per the 2011 Census. It is a large hilly district with numerous small and scattered settlements. Other districts like Dehradun and Haridwar have fewer villages due to more urbanized areas. The village counts vary slightly in datasets but all confirm Pauri Garhwal as having maximum villages among Uttarakhand districts.

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The revenue police system in Uttarakhand was introduced in 1874 by the British. Patwaris were assigned both revenue collection and policing roles to manage hilly rural areas effectively. This dual responsibility reduced administrative costs and remained in practice even after Uttarakhand’s formation in 2000. The system limited formal police stations to towns like Almora and Nainital while Patwaris served as local authorities elsewhere.

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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.

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Uttarakhand was formed on 9 November 2000. Ashok Kant Sharan, a 1965-batch IPS officer, became its first DGP. He took charge on 9 November 2000 and served until 30 April 2002.

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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.

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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.

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Adi Shankaracharya traveled across India and is linked with Uttarakhand, especially Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Jyotirmath. He revived and organized pilgrimage centers and established monastic institutions in the Garhwal Himalayas during his time.

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The Dola-Palki movement started in 1923 in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. It was led by Jayanand Bharti, an Arya Samaj reformer and nationalist leader. He mobilized the Shilpkar Dalit community to fight caste-based discrimination during marriage processions, where Dalits were barred from using palanquins. The movement faced repression but marked a milestone in the Dalit social justice struggle in the Himalayan region.

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Garhwal division, an administrative region in Uttarakhand, was officially created in 1969. Its headquarters is located at Pauri. Before 1969, Garhwal was part of Kumaon division along with Almora and Nainital. The division was formed to address distinct geographical and administrative requirements of the Himalayan area.