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. Which tribe has the largest population in Dehradun district?
[A] Bhotiya
[B] Jaunsari
[C] Buksa
[D] Tharu
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Correct Answer: B [Jaunsari]
Notes:
The Jaunsari tribe predominantly inhabits the Jaunsar-Bawar region within Dehradun district. They form one of the largest tribal groups in Uttarakhand, concentrated mainly in the Kalsi and Chakrata tehsils of Dehradun. Other tribes such as Bhotiya, Buksa, and Tharu are more common in other regions of Uttarakhand, like Terai and Kumaon.
32. Khumri was the political institution of which tribe?
[A] Boksa
[B] Bhotiya
[C] Tharu
[D] Jaunsari
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Correct Answer: D [Jaunsari]
Notes:
Khumri was a traditional political institution among the Jaunsari tribe in Jaunsar-Bawar, Uttarakhand. It operated above the village level for community matters. Jaunsar-Bawar is a Scheduled Tribe area officially recognized in Uttarakhand. Khumri regulated social norms, dispute resolution, and inter-village coordination historically within the Jaunsari tribal system.
33. Which Uttarakhand tribe worships the deity Bagnath?
[A] Bhoksa
[B] Jaunsari
[C] Tharu
[D] Raji
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Correct Answer: A [Bhoksa]
Notes:
Bagnath is a form of Lord Shiva linked with the tiger, revered in Kumaon, Uttarakhand. The Bhoksa tribe, inhabiting Garhwal and Kumaon foothills, historically worships this deity. Other tribes like Jaunsari, Tharu, and Raji do not have documented associations with Bagnath. The temple and traditions around Bagnath are located primarily in Bageshwar, Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
34. Which National Highway number in Uttarakhand leads to Kedarnath Temple?
[A] NH 110
[B] NH 115
[C] NH 109
[D] NH 118
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Correct Answer: C [NH 109]
Notes:
Kedarnath Temple is accessed via the trek starting from Gaurikund, located on National Highway 109 in Uttarakhand. NH 109 connects major Garhwal destinations to the Kedarnath region. The motorable road ends at Gaurikund, after which pilgrims continue on foot to the temple.
35. Under Uttarakhand Energy Policy, what is the max capacity for small projects?
[A] 15 megawatts
[B] 35 megawatts
[C] 25 megawatts
[D] 50 megawatts
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Correct Answer: C [25 megawatts]
Notes:
Uttarakhand’s hydropower policy defines small projects as those above 5 MW and up to 25 MW capacity. Micro projects are up to 100 kW, mini projects range from above 100 kW to 5 MW. This classification is part of the state’s renewable energy framework and aligns with general Indian definitions of small hydro projects being 25 MW or below.
36. In which Uttarakhand city is Silk Park located?
[A] Dehradun
[B] Rudrapur
[C] Roorkee
[D] Haldwani
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Correct Answer: A [Dehradun]
Notes:
Silk Park is located in Prem Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. It is associated with the Uttarakhand Cooperative Resham Federation (UCRF) headquartered at Silk Park Bhawan, Premnagar, Dehradun. No official records place Silk Park in Rudrapur, Roorkee, or Haldwani.
37. What is the monthly pension for ordinary participants of the Rajasthan State Formation Movement?
[A] 1,000 rupees
[B] 5,000 rupees
[C] 3,000 rupees
[D] 10,000 rupees
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Correct Answer: C [3,000 rupees]
Notes:
The Rajasthan government grants a fixed monthly pension of 3,000 rupees to ordinary participants of the State Formation Movement. This pension is separate from other social security pensions and applies specifically to recognized movement activists. Higher pension amounts are allocated only to prominent leaders or special categories under different rules. The program serves as political recognition and social support for movement participants.
38. Who composed the epic poem “Manodaya Kavya”?
[A] Man Singh
[B] Shambhu Prasad Bahuguna
[C] Bharat Kavi
[D] Gumani Pant
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Correct Answer: C [Bharat Kavi]
Notes:
“Manodaya Kavya” was composed by Bharat Kavi, a court poet of King Man Shah of Garhwal. Man Shah ruled in Garhwal, Uttarakhand. Bharat Kavi’s authorship is recognized in historical and literary sources connected to Garhwal’s cultural heritage.
39. Which magazine-place pair is incorrectly matched in Uttarakhand?
[A] Parvatjan – Dehradun
[B] Aaj Ka Pahad – Pithoragarh
[C] Pahad – Nainital
[D] Yugvani – Haridwar
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Correct Answer: B [Aaj Ka Pahad – Pithoragarh]
Notes:
Parvatjan is published in Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Aaj Ka Pahad is not published in Pithoragarh. Pahad and Yugvani are regional magazines linked to Nainital and Haridwar respectively.
40. Who wrote the Hindi novel “Tumhare Liye”?
[A] Shailesh Matiyani
[B] Manohar Shyam Joshi
[C] Himanshu Joshi
[D] Shivani
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Correct Answer: D [Shivani]
Notes:
“Tumhare Liye” is a Hindi novel by Shivani, pen name of Gaura Pant. Shivani was a 20th-century Hindi author known for female-centric stories. She wrote over 40 novels and many short stories. Her works include “Krishnakali” and “Lal Haveli.” Shivani was awarded the Padma Shri in 1982 for her contributions to Hindi literature.
