States PCS: Uttarakhand GK for UKPSC Exams
For all Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) exams including UKPCS, JE, AE, and state-level competitive posts.
11. 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.
12. Who announced the nationwide celebration of Garhwal Day inspired by the Peshawar incident?
[A] Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
[B] Mahatma Gandhi
[C] Motilal Nehru
[D] Vallabhbhai Patel
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Correct Answer: B [Mahatma Gandhi]
Notes:
The Peshawar incident involved the Garhwal Rifles’ refusal to fire on civilians. Mahatma Gandhi praised this non-violent courage and announced Garhwal Day’s celebration nationally. This event associates Gandhi directly with honoring Garhwali soldiers’ bravery.
13. When were coolie-begar registers thrown into the Saryu River in Bageshwar?
[A] 13-14 January 1921
[B] 15-16 March 1919
[C] 10-11 December 1922
[D] 5-6 July 1920
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Correct Answer: A [13-14 January 1921]
Notes:
The Coolie-Begar movement peaked on 13-14 January 1921 in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand. Village heads threw the registers into the Saryu River to abolish forced labor. The event marked an end to coolie-begar after British rejection of reforms. The oath was taken at Bagnath temple, led by Hargovind Pant and Badri Datt Pandey. This movement was a significant protest against exploitative labor in Kumaun region.
14. In which district is Taglang La pass located?
[A] Leh
[B] Chamoli
[C] Pithoragarh
[D] Uttarkashi
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Correct Answer: A [Leh]
Notes:
Taglang La is a mountain pass at 5,328 metres elevation in the Leh district of Ladakh. It lies on the NH3 Leh–Manali Highway and is the highest point on this route. Leh district is part of the union territory of Ladakh. The other districts mentioned belong to Uttarakhand, a different state entirely.
15. What lies between the Nar and Narayana mountains in Uttarakhand?
[A] Valley of Flowers
[B] Joshimath
[C] Tapowan
[D] Badrinath
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Correct Answer: A [Valley of Flowers]
Notes:
The Valley of Flowers is a hanging valley in Uttarakhand’s Himalayas, located between the Nar and Narayana mountains. It spans approximately 15 km east-west and lies within the Paspawati river basin, known for its alpine flora and proximity to Nanda Devi National Park. The valley is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and represents a transition between the Zaskar and Great Himalaya ranges.
16. Which main river is the Janhvi River a tributary of?
[A] Alaknanda
[B] Yamuna
[C] Ramganga
[D] Bhagirathi
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Correct Answer: D [Bhagirathi]
Notes:
The Janhvi River is a tributary of the Bhagirathi River, a major headstream of the Ganga in Uttarakhand. It joins the Bhagirathi in the upper Himalayan region and is classified hydrologically as part of the Bhagirathi river system. The Bhagirathi and Alaknanda combine to form the Ganga River, but Janhvi specifically feeds the Bhagirathi.
17. Where do the Kali and Gori rivers meet in Uttarakhand?
[A] Tanakpur
[B] Doodhihat
[C] Jauljibi
[D] Munsiyari
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Correct Answer: C [Jauljibi]
Notes:
The Kali River forms the India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand. The Gori Ganga flows through Munsiyari before joining the Kali River. Their confluence is at Jauljibi in Pithoragarh district, a known trade center near the India–Nepal border and recognized in official river system records.
18. Where do the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers meet in Uttarakhand?
[A] Karnaprayag
[B] Devprayag
[C] Vishnuprayag
[D] Rudraprayag
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Correct Answer: D [Rudraprayag]
Notes:
The Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers converge at Rudraprayag in Uttarakhand. Rudraprayag is one of the five sacred Panch Prayag confluences on the Alaknanda River. The term “Prayag” means confluence, and Rudraprayag is geographically and culturally recorded as this specific confluence.
19. Where is the Wildlife Institute of India located?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Shimla
[C] Dehradun
[D] Bhopal
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Correct Answer: C [Dehradun]
Notes:
The Wildlife Institute of India was established in 1982 and is an autonomous institution under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. It is located in Chandrabani near Dehradun, Uttarakhand, in the foothills of the Himalayas. The institute conducts research, training, and management in wildlife conservation and biodiversity studies.
20. Where in Uttarakhand are heavy, cream-coloured limestone deposits found?
[A] Mussoorie region
[B] Mandaram region
[C] Barkot region
[D] Doiwala region
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Correct Answer: A [Mussoorie region]
Notes:
The Mussoorie region in Uttarakhand’s Lesser Himalaya contains the Krol Formation, known for its thick, compact, cream-coloured limestone beds. These limestone deposits are hard and heavy, differentiating them from other regional rock types. Geological surveys confirm the presence of extensive limestone strata in Mussoorie, making it a notable limestone quarrying area in the state.
