States PCS: Uttarakhand GK for UKPSC Exams
For all Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) exams including UKPCS, JE, AE, and state-level competitive posts.
41. In which year was Kumaun Mandal Vikas Nigam established?
[A] 1980
[B] 1990
[C] 1971
[D] 1992
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Correct Answer: C [1971]
Notes:
Kumaun Mandal Vikas Nigam was established on 30 March 1971 to promote tourism and development in Kumaun, Uttarakhand. It manages tourist facilities and adventure activities like trekking and skiing in the region.
42. Who is the only Jnanpith Awardee from Uttarakhand?
[A] Leeladhar Jagudi
[B] Sumitranandan Pant
[C] Viren Dangwal
[D] Ila Chandra Joshi
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Correct Answer: B [Sumitranandan Pant]
Notes:
Sumitranandan Pant, born in Kausani, Uttarakhand, won the Jnanpith Award in 1968 for “Chidambara.” He is the only recipient from Uttarakhand. The Jnanpith Award is India’s highest literary honor. Pant was a major figure of the Chhayavaad era in Hindi literature.
43. Who is the only Bharat Ratna awardee from Uttarakhand?
[A] Govind Vallabh Pant
[B] J. B. C. Joshi
[C] H. N. Bahuguna
[D] Bhimsen Joshi
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Correct Answer: D [Bhimsen Joshi]
Notes:
Govind Vallabh Pant was the first Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. J. B. C. Joshi and H. N. Bahuguna are notable Uttarakhand figures but have not received the Bharat Ratna. Bhimsen Joshi, a classical vocalist awarded the Bharat Ratna in 2008, is the only awardee linked to Uttarakhand through his association with the region.
44. Who was the first woman from Uttarakhand jailed in the freedom movement?
[A] Kunti Verma
[B] Sarla Behn
[C] Vidyavati Dobhāl
[D] Bishni Devi Shah
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Correct Answer: D [Bishni Devi Shah]
Notes:
Bishni Devi Shah (1902–1972) was an Indian independence activist from Uttarakhand. She was the first woman from the region jailed by the British during the freedom struggle. She took part in protests like flag-hoisting demonstrations in Almora and supported the Swadeshi movement by promoting Khadi and selling charkhas after her release.
45. In which Uttarakhand city is the Institute of Biotechnology located?
[A] Dehradun
[B] Roorkee
[C] Pantnagar
[D] Nainital
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Correct Answer: D [Nainital]
Notes:
The Institute of Biotechnology of G.B. Pant University is located near Nainital on the Delhi–Nainital highway, about 9 km before Nainital. Official government listings confirm its location in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand.
46. When was the Ganga declared India’s National River?
[A] June 2008
[B] September 2008
[C] December 2008
[D] November 2008
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Correct Answer: D [November 2008]
Notes:
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh declared the Ganga as India’s National River on November 4, 2008. The National Ganga River Basin Authority was formed in February 2009 for pollution control and conservation.
47. Who is famously known as “Garvabhanjak” (Destroyer of Pride)?
[A] Madhosingh Bhandari
[B] Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali
[C] Major Shaitan Singh
[D] Gabbar Singh Negi
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Correct Answer: A [Madhosingh Bhandari]
Notes:
Madhosingh Bhandari was a general from Garhwal known as “Garvabhanjak” for his bravery and victories. The title signifies his role in defeating invading forces and shattering their pride. Veer Chandra Singh Garhwali, Major Shaitan Singh, and Gabbar Singh Negi are known for other acts of valor in Indian military history.
48. When was the Mountain Development Department formed in Uttarakhand?
[A] 1970
[B] 1971
[C] 1973
[D] 1972
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Correct Answer: D [1972]
Notes:
The Mountain Development Department was established in 1972 during the period when Uttarakhand was part of Uttar Pradesh. It aimed to address developmental challenges in the Himalayan region, including infrastructure and ecological concerns. Uttarakhand became a separate state in 2000, inheriting these administrative frameworks for mountain development.
49. When was the postage stamp on the Kumaon Regiment issued in Uttarakhand?
[A] 1988
[B] 2017
[C] 2025
[D] 1962
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Correct Answer: C [2025]
Notes:
The My Stamp honoring the 13th Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment was unveiled on 15 November 2025 by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. This stamp commemorates their role in the 1962 Battle of Rezang La. The regiment’s centre is located in Ranikhet, Kumaon, Uttarakhand. Previous stamps were issued in 1988 and 2017 for other battalions of the Kumaon Regiment.
50. Who was the only Indian in the 1971 Indo-British Everest expedition?
[A] Chandrashekhar Pandey
[B] Harish Chandra Rawat
[C] Harshvardhan Bahuguna
[D] Mohan Singh Guniyal
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Correct Answer: C [Harshvardhan Bahuguna]
Notes:
In 1971, Harshvardhan Bahuguna was the sole Indian selected for the Indo-British Everest expedition. He was from Garhwal and an instructor at the Nehru Institute of Mountaineering. The expedition targeted Mount Everest’s southwest face and included British participation.
