States PCS: Uttarakhand GK for UKPSC Exams

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The Kalsi inscription comprises the rock edicts of Emperor Ashoka of the Maurya dynasty from the 3rd century BCE. It is located in present-day Uttarakhand and contains all fourteen major rock edicts. These inscriptions are in Prakrit language written in Brahmi script, representing Ashoka’s policies. Kalsi is unique in North India for preserving the entire set of these Mauryan edicts.

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Uttarakhand has 13 districts divided into Garhwal and Kumaon divisions. Tehri Garhwal, Rudraprayag, Bageshwar, and Almora are located entirely within the state, bordered only by other Uttarakhand districts, with no international or inter-state boundaries.

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The Terai region of Uttarakhand mainly includes Udham Singh Nagar district. Sitarganj and Bazpur, in Udham Singh Nagar, lie in the Terai belt, known for fertile alluvial plains. Aurangabad–Jwalapur is near the Bhabar zone, and Kashipur is located toward the Bhabar zone, not the core Terai.

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The Dudhatoli range is located in Uttarakhand’s interior and features moderate to high elevation with dense forests. It is classified under the Middle Himalaya, known for its rugged terrain, unlike the low-altitude Shivalik foothills or the high peaks of the Greater Himalaya.

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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.

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The Gaula River flows through Haldwani and Kathgodam in Uttarakhand. Haldwani is a major urban center on its banks, with the Gaula Barrage located near this city. The river originates in the Paharpani area and joins the Ramganga River in Uttar Pradesh after flowing south.

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Oak trees are common between 2,000-3,000 meters in Uttarakhand. Oak leaves are used as livestock fodder and form a significant part of the state’s fodder supply, especially in hilly regions. Deodar and pine are also found, but oak leaves are specifically valued for cattle feed in this state’s forests.

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Nandankanan is a zoological park and botanical garden near Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Bhyundar Park is associated with the Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand, part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve. Pushpavali and Pushpasarovar are names linked to traditional Indian sacred geography and pilgrimage sites.

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The Tiladi incident occurred on 30 May 1930 in Tehri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. It was part of a satyagraha against the forestry policies of the Tehri princely state that limited traditional rights of villagers. The protest opposed restrictions on grazing and fuelwood use. State forces fired on unarmed protesters, making it a key event related to forest rights struggles.

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The Tiladi movement began in 1930 during India’s freedom struggle. It was a local peasant and tribal resistance in the Garhwal region opposing forest and revenue policies. This movement coincided with the Civil Disobedience Movement (1930–34), when many regional protests against British rule intensified.