States PCS: Uttarakhand GK for UKPSC Exams
For all Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) exams including UKPCS, JE, AE, and state-level competitive posts.
31. Where is the Chaiti Fair held in Uttarakhand?
[A] Udham Singh Nagar
[B] Uttarkashi
[C] Dehradun
[D] Pithoragarh
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Correct Answer: A [Udham Singh Nagar]
Notes:
The Chaiti Fair (Chaiti Mela) is held annually near the Chaiti Devi temple in Kashipur, located in Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand. The event takes place during Navratri and is administratively part of Udham Singh Nagar, distinguishing it from Uttarkashi, Dehradun, and Pithoragarh districts.
32. In which Uttarakhand city is the Bissu (Vishu) fair organized?
[A] Jaunsar Bawar
[B] Champawat
[C] Pithoragarh
[D] Chamoli
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Correct Answer: A [Jaunsar Bawar]
Notes:
The Bissu Mela is a traditional fair celebrated by the Jaunsari tribe in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand. It is mainly organized in the Chakrata block of Dehradun district, within Jaunsar-Bawar. The fair marks the harvest season and is dedicated to Santoora Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Durga.
33. Which Uttarakhand district had the lowest literacy rate in 2011?
[A] Chamoli
[B] U.S. Nagar
[C] Dehradun
[D] Nainital
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Correct Answer: B [U.S. Nagar]
Notes:
U.S. Nagar district had a literacy rate of approximately 79.83% in 2011, lower than Chamoli (82.65%), Dehradun (84.25%), and Nainital (83.88%). The literacy data is based on the 2011 Census of India.
34. Where do the Tharu tribe primarily reside in Uttarakhand?
[A] Udham Singh Nagar
[B] Dehradun
[C] Pithoragarh
[D] Chamoli
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Correct Answer: A [Udham Singh Nagar]
Notes:
The Tharu tribe is a Scheduled Tribe mainly living in the Terai region of Uttarakhand. In this state, they are primarily concentrated in Udham Singh Nagar district, especially in Khatima and Sitarganj tehsils. Other districts like Dehradun, Pithoragarh, and Chamoli are hilly areas where Tharu populations are not significantly present.
35. Which Uttarakhand tribe has the largest population?
[A] Jaunsari
[B] Tharu
[C] Buksa
[D] Bhotia
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Correct Answer: B [Tharu]
Notes:
According to the 2011 Census, the Tharu tribe is the largest scheduled tribe in Uttarakhand with a population of 91,342, comprising 31% of the state’s tribal population. They are mainly found in the eastern Terai region and have ethnic links to Tibet. The Jaunsari are the second largest, followed by Buksa and Bhotia tribes.
36. Which fair is associated with the Jaunsari tribe?
[A] Nanda Devi Fair
[B] Mahasu Devta Fair
[C] Mansha Devi Fair
[D] None of the above
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Correct Answer: B [Mahasu Devta Fair]
Notes:
Mahasu Devta is the principal deity of the Jaunsari people in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of Uttarakhand. The Mahasu Devta Fair is a cultural and religious event specifically linked to the Jaunsari tribe, reflecting their traditional customs and beliefs.
37. Hanol pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand is sacred to which tribe?
[A] Raji
[B] Tharu
[C] Jaunsari
[D] Bhotia
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Correct Answer: C [Jaunsari]
Notes:
Hanol village in Uttarakhand is known for the Mahasu Devta Temple, located in Jaunsar-Bawar region of Dehradun district. This temple is a principal pilgrimage site for the Jaunsari tribe. The Mahasu Devta fair celebrated there is primarily associated with the Jaunsari people.
38. Which hydropower project and district pairing is incorrect in Uttarakhand?
[A] Pathri Project – Haridwar
[B] Khatima Project – Udham Singh Nagar
[C] Dhalipur Project – Tehri
[D] Chilla Project – Pauri
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Correct Answer: C [Dhalipur Project – Tehri]
Notes:
Pathri Hydroelectric Project is located in Haridwar district. Khatima Project lies in Udham Singh Nagar district. Chilla Project is situated in Pauri Garhwal district. Dhalipur Project is near Dakpathar in Dehradun district, not Tehri, making this pairing incorrect.
39. On which river in Uttarakhand is the Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project developed?
[A] Ganga
[B] Yamuna
[C] Sabarmati
[D] Alaknanda
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Correct Answer: D [Alaknanda]
Notes:
The Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project, a 444 MW run-of-river power project, is situated on the Alaknanda River in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. The Alaknanda is one of the primary headstreams of the Ganga River. The project includes a 65-meter diversion dam and tunnels for electricity generation, managed by THDC India Ltd, with assistance from the World Bank.
40. In which Uttarakhand city is Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) located?
[A] Rani Bagh (Nainital)
[B] Ranipur (Haridwar)
[C] Ranikhet (Almora)
[D] Rani Pokhari
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Correct Answer: B [Ranipur (Haridwar)]
Notes:
Ranipur is a township in Haridwar district developed around Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) facilities. It includes residential colonies and civic amenities for BHEL employees. BHEL Ranipur is a significant industrial area contributing to Haridwar’s economy and development in Uttarakhand.
