UKPSC Prelims Paper 1 Mock Test - 9 - UKPSC (Uttarakhand) MCQ

• Total Number of Seats in Lok Sabha: The Lok Sabha consists of a total of 545 seats.


• Distribution of Seats: The distribution of seats in Lok Sabha is based on the population of each state.


• Population of Uttarakhand: According to the 2011 Census, the population of Uttarakhand is approximately 10.1 million.


• Calculation: To calculate the number of seats for Uttarakhand in Lok Sabha, we use the formula - (Population of State / Total Population of India) x Total Number of Seats in Lok Sabha.


• Calculation for Uttarakhand: (10.1 million / 1.21 billion) x 545 = 4.54.


• Rounding Off: The number of seats is always rounded off to the nearest whole number. Hence, Uttarakhand gets 5 seats in Lok Sabha.

The correct answer is Nanda Devi.
Key Points

• Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in Uttarakhand.
• The Nanda Devi is the second highest mountain peak in India and highest entirely within the country. Nanda Devi main summit is 7,816 m (25,643 ft) high located at Chamoli District and Nanda Devi East is 7,434 m (24,390 ft) high in Pithoragarh-Chamoli.
• The peak of Nanda Devi is a national park known as Nanda Devi National Park and Valley of Flowers National Park at northwest.

Additional Information

Key-Points

• Indian Drug and Pharmaceuticals Ltd (IDPL) is located in Hrishikesh, Haridwar.
• The plant was commissioned in 1967 and had the largest antibiotics fermentation facility with 44 nos. of Fermentors for penicillin-G, Tetracycline, Oxytetracycline, and Streptomycin, etc., and their purification facilities.
• It has a large production capacity for manufacturing of Formulations like tablets and capsules both Beta & Non-Beta lactam.

Hence, we conclude that Hrishikesh is having a manufacturing unit of antibiotic medicine.

The correct answer is In the 1970s.​Key Points

• Chipko movement ('Hug the Trees Movement'):
  • It was a forest conservation movement in India.
  • Chipko movement is also called 'Chipko Andolan'.
  • The movement started in 1973 at Reni village in the Chamoli district of the Garhwal region in Uttarakhand, then a part of Uttar Pradesh.
  • This movement was mainly about hugging the trees to protect them from wood cutters from cutting them.
  • The Chipko Movement was launched by Chandi Prasad Bhatt and Sunder Lal Bahuguna against the large-scale cutting of trees by timber contractors in the Uttarakhand hills.
  • Sunder Lal Bahuguna has spent a large portion of his life fighting for the preservation of forests in the Himalayas.
  • Local hill women from villages were organized and made aware of the ecological threats in the hills.
  • They actively participated in the campaign.
  • They embraced or hugged the trees when the timber contractors reached and forced them to leave.
  • The participation of local people led to the efficient management of forests.
  • This novel campaign for saving hill forests and greenery spread all along the hill region and to Karnataka in the South also in 1983.

Therefore, from the following given options, option three (In the 1970s) would be the most appropriate answer.

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Dehradun

• Uttarakhand:
  • Governor - Gurmit Singh.
  • Chief Minister- Pushkar Singh Dhami
  • Lok Sabha seats - 5.
  • Rajya Sabha seats - 3.
  • State Animal - Alpine musk deer.
  • State Bird - Himalayan monal.

The correct answer is the Tenth bright lunar day of Jyeshtha.
Key Points

• Ganga Dussehra is celebrated on the Tenth bright lunar day in the month of Jyestha.
• It is a 10-day festival celebrated annually.
• Ganga Dussehra is a major festival of Hindus.
• Goddess Ganga was born on earth on this day.
• The 10th day of Jyeshtha Shukla Paksha is called Dashami Dussehra.

Additional Information

• Ganga Dussehra is also known as Gangavatarn.
• It is celebrated in the states of Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal.
• Haridwar, Rishikesh, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Garhmukteshwar, and Patna are the main celebrating areas.
• People perform Aartis on the banks of River Ganga.
• Yamuna River is also worshipped on the same day.
• Kite flying events are organized here.

The development of airfields in Uttarakhand is necessary for enhancing the management of resources near the border with China. This initiative aims to improve logistical capabilities and ensure better connectivity and security in strategically important regions, reflecting the broader goals of national defense and resource management.

The State Advised Price (SAP) for common variety sugarcane in Uttarakhand for the 2023-24 crushing season is Rs 365 per quintal. This price reflects the state's support for farmers and is set in conjunction with the Fair and Remunerative Price (FRP) announced by the central government.

The major rivers flowing through the Corbett Tiger Reserve include the Ramganga, Sonanadi, Mandal, Palain, and Kosi. The Ganges, while an important river in India, does not flow through the Corbett Tiger Reserve area.

The proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Uttarakhand includes a unique aspect where the Scheduled Tribe population, which comprises 2.89% of the state's population, is exempted from its provisions. This exemption acknowledges the cultural practices and legal traditions specific to these communities, while the UCC aims to establish uniform personal laws across different religions and communities.

The National Mission for Himalayan Studies aims to enhance the health of the country's wildlife. This initiative includes projects such as the vaccination of stray dogs to prevent diseases that could affect both domestic animals and wildlife, thus ensuring a healthier ecosystem overall.

The Uttarakhand Forest Department has established the state’s first bird gallery at the Nature Education Centre in Dehradun. This gallery aims to display high-resolution images of the diverse bird species in Uttarakhand, fostering appreciation and awareness of the region's rich avian biodiversity.

The MGNREGA scheme aims to provide a legal guarantee of employment for rural households, ensuring at least 100 days of wage employment in a financial year for those willing to perform unskilled manual work. This initiative is designed to improve rural livelihoods and reduce poverty by empowering communities through guaranteed work.

The Uttarakhand government suspended the manufacturing licenses of 14 products made by Patanjali due to repeated instances of misleading advertisements about their efficacy. This decision reflects the government's commitment to consumer protection and adherence to legal standards regarding product claims. An interesting aspect of this situation is that it highlights the ongoing legal scrutiny faced by companies that make health claims about their products, particularly in the context of traditional medicine.

Nazool land refers to land that is owned by the government but is not directly administered as state property. It is often leased out for various uses and can be reclaimed by the government for public purposes, making it a significant aspect of land management in urban areas.

The correct answer is Raja Bheemchand.
Key Points

• Khagmara Fort situated in the eastern part of Almora was built by Raja BheemChand of the Katyuri dynasty.
• Bageshwar is the oldest cultural district of the Kumaon region and the state as well.
  • The district carved out of Almora in 1997 is a storehouse of the ancient culture of Katyuri kings of Uttarakhand
  • Katyuri kings ruled the unified region of Uttarakhand before it was divided into Kumaon and Garhwal divisions.

Additional Information
About Uttarakhand (as of Dec 2022)

• Uttarakhand, formerly Uttaranchal, state of India, located in the northwestern part of the country.
  • Uttarakhand was carved out from Uttarpradesh on 9 November 2000 as the 27th State of India.
  • It is bordered to the northwest by Himachal Pradesh, to the northeast by the Tibet Autonomous Region of China, to the southeast by Nepal, and to the south and southwest by the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Its capital is the northwestern city of Dehra Dun.
  • Governor: Gurmit Singh
  • CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami
  • State flower: Saussurea obvallata
  • State Animal : Alpine musk deer
  • National park: Valley of Flowers National Park (UNESCO sites), Rajaji National Park, Nanda Devi National Park, Gangotri National Park, Jim Corbett (1st National park in India).

The correct answer is Bhagirathi River.
Key Points
Harsil valley in Uttarakhand

• ​It lies along the banks of the Bhagirathi river. This valley is on the way to the Hindu pilgrimage, Gangotri.
• It sits at a height of 7,860 ft (2,620 meters) in the Uttarkashi district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The town lies at a distance of 73 km from the district headquarters of Uttarkashi.
• Harsil Valley has a cluster of around eight villages near the India-China border.
• The upper reaches of Harsil are connected to Nelang Valley.
• It is also connected to the Baspa Valley by several passes including the Lamkhaga Pass.

Additional Information
Bhagirathi River

• It is one of the two most important headstreams of the Ganga which meets the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga
• It rises at the foot of Gangotri Glacier, at Gaumukh, at an elevation of 3892m at the base of Chaukhamba peak in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand
• The upper catchment of the river is glaciated
• It cuts spectacular gorges in its middle course where it has cut through granites and crystalline rocks of the central Himalayan axis
• Gangotri, Uttarkashi, and Tehri are important settlements along the river.

The correct answer is 1901.

• The Garhwal Hitkarini Sabha was established in 1901.
• In 1905, the Garhwali Monthly Paper was published by the Garhwal Union. The editor of which was Girija Dutt Naithani.
• Garhwal newspaper was taken out of Lansdowne in 1902 by Girija Dutt Naithani.

Important Points

• Garhwal Bhatru Mandal was established in 1907 in Lucknow.
• The founder of Garhwal Bhatru Mandal was Mathura Prasad Naithani.
• The first session of Garhwal Bhatru Mandal took place in 1908 at Kotdwar. It was headed by Kulananda Bahuguna.
• In the first session of the Garhwal Bhatru Mandal, the Garhwal Union and the Hitkarini Sabha became one.

Key Points
Major assemblies and divisions of Uttarakhand are:

Additional Information

• Hitkarini Sabha was founded by Raj Balwant Rao Kher, Diwan Biharilal Khajanchi and Shri Ambika Charan Banerjee in 1868 in Madya Pradesh, India.
• In a meeting in 1871, the Hitkarini Sabha met to discuss the question of court language. It was decided by an 8 to 2 margin that Hindi was more suitable than Urdu.
• Hitkarini Sabha its earliest institutions were started in buildings donated by Bholanath Singhai in the memory of his son Kasturchand
• Under the Hitkarini Sabha the Institutions established in its earliest stage are:
  • Kasturchand Hitkarini Sanskrit Pathshala, Jabalpur 1870.
  • Kasturchand Hitkarini Higher Secondary School, Jonesganj, Jabalpur 1871.
• The Hitkarini College of Engineering and Technology is a private engineering institution located in Jabalpur, India. It is the second-oldest private engineering institute in the Mahakoshal region.
• Hitkarini Sabha is now running 8 colleges, 18 schools, and a computer centre, with more than 13000 students.

The correct answer is Bhagirathi.
Key Points

• Koteshwar Dam
  • It is a gravity dam on the Bhagirathi River, located 22 km of the Tehri Dam in Tehri District, Uttarakhand.
  • The dam is part of the Tehri Hydropower Complex and serves to regulate the Tehri Dam's tailrace for irrigation and create the lower reservoir of the Tehri Pumped Storage Power Station.
• Bhagirathi​
  • The Bhagirathi river is a Himalayan river that flows in Uttarakhand State.
  • It is one of the two headstreams of the pious Ganga river.
  • It originates from Gaumukh Glacier and flows about 193 km before merging with Alaknanda to form River Ganga at Devprayag.

Additional Information

• Ramganga
  • The Ramganga River originates in the southern slopes of Dudhatoli Hill in the Pauri Garhwal district of the Uttarakhand.
  • This river flows southwest from Kumaun Himalayas.
  • It is a tributary of the river Ganga.
• Alaknanda
  • The Alaknanda River flowing in Uttarakhand is one of the two head-streams of the holy river Ganga.
  • The source of the Alaknanda River is the confluence of Satopanth Glacier and Bhagirathi Kharak Glacier.
  • The length of the Alaknanda River is 190 km.
• ​Kali River
  • Kali River is the headwater stream of the Mahakali River.
  • The Kali River is referred to as Kali Gad, Sharda River or Kali Ganga in Uttarakhand, where it separates Nepal's western border with India.
  • At the height of 3,600 metres, the River Kali takes birth in the Trans-Himalayan zone of the Greater Himalayas.
  • Kali Ganga is joined by Dhauliganga (known as Darma River before it joins Lassar Yankti) at Tawaghat in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.

The correct answer is 1880.

• On 18th September 1880, there was a heavy landslide in Nainital (Uttarakhand).
• The landslide killed 153 Britishers and an unknown number of natives. One major landslide also occurred in Nainital in the year 1867.
• The landslides of 1867 and 1880, both initiated in the Sher ka Danda hill.
• The landslide of 1880 occurred in the hill slope to the east of the 1867 slide-in which the old Victoria Hotel was destroyed.

Important Point

• British realized that there was no good drainage system on the hill slopes around Nainital after the 1880 landslide. 79 km of drains were constructed.
• After the landslide Nainital was divided into two zones:
  • The safe zone where construction was permitted.
  • The prohibition zone where construction was not permitted.
• Another heavy landslide occurred in Nainital in 1898.

Additional Information

• Ranikhet is a famous hill station located in the Almora district of Uttarakhand at an elevation of 1,829 mts above sea level.
• It is famous for the Gandhi Kuti and the temple of Golu Devta.
• The term 'Ranikhet' means 'Land of the Queen'.
• It is a cantonment town.

The correct answer is Dudhatoli.

Key Points

• Dudhatoli is known as Pamir of Uttarakhand.
• Dudhatoli is a middle Himalayan mountain range in a north-south direction, starting near Thalisain tehsil of Pauri Gharwal district in Uttarakhand.
• Dudhatoli mountains are the source of many non-glacial perennial rivers; Nayaar-East, Nayaar-West (merging with each other at Satpuli), and Ramganga (West) being the major ones.

Additional Information

• Ranikhet
  • Ranikhet means "Queen of Fields".
  • It is a hill station in the Almora district of Uttarakhand.
  • Ranikhet Golf Course is one of the highest golf courses in Asia.
• Uttarakhand
  • Foundation Day: 9 November 2000(carved out from Uttar Pradesh on this date and became the 27th state of the Republic of India).
  • Capital: Gairsain(Summer), Dehradun( Winter).
  • State Animal: Alpine Musk Deer.
  • State Bird: Himalayan Monal.
  • State Tree: Buransh.
  • State Flower: Brahma Kamal.

The correct answer is 1 i.e. Tectonic earthquakes.
Explanation:

The correct answer is 7th July 2016 A. D. - Haridwar.

• 'Namami Gange Yojana' was started on 7th July 2016 in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.

Key Points

• Namami Gange Yojana:
  • It is an Integrated Conservation Mission to accomplish the objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of the National River Ganga.
  • It was launched in June 2014.
  • The project is being implemented by the National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG), Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.
  • In Uttarakhand, the project was launched on 7th July 2016 from Haridwar.
  • The state counterpart organizations of NMCG are the State Program Management Groups (SPMGs).
  • The program centrally-funded scheme of Rs. 20,000-crore non-lapsable corpus and consists of nearly 288 projects.
  • The main pillars of the program are:
    • Creating Sewage Treatment Infrastructure
    • River-Front Development
    • River-Surface Cleaning
    • Biodiversity conservation
    • Afforestation
    • Public Awareness
    • Industrial Effluent Monitoring
    • Ganga Gram

Additional Information

• Ganga
  • ​The left bank tributaries of the Ganga are Ramganga, Ghagra, Kali or Sharda, Gandhak, Kosi.
  • The right bank tributaries of the Ganga are Yamuna and Son.

The correct answer is Pauri Garhwal and Almora

Key Points

• Pauri Garhwal(-1.41 %) and Almora districts(-1.28 %) recorded negative population growth during 2001-2011 as per the Census of India, 2011.
• The rank of Uttarakhand in India in terms of population density as per the census 2011 is 26th.
• The population density of Uttarakhand as per the Census 2011 is 189/ km2 (490/sq mi).

Population density

• It is the number of people per unit of area, usually quoted per square kilometre or square mile.
• The population density of Uttarakhand as per the Census 2001 was 159/km2.
• The population density (Acc to 2011) of India state that the density in 2011 has been increased from a figure of 324 to that of 382 per square kilometre.
• Population density increased at the rate of 17.54 from 2001 to 2011 in India.

The correct answer is 6.

• The newly formed state of Uttarakhand is renowned for its unique biodiversity.
  • Due to biodiversity present in the state, 12 percent of the total geographical area is protected areas which include 6 National Park, 7 Wildlife Sanctuary, 4 Conservation Reserve & 1 Biosphere Reserve.

Key Points

• There are 6 National Parks in Uttarakhand, namely :
  • Jim Corbett National Park.
  • Nanda Devi National Park.
  • Rajaji National Park.
  • Valley of Flowers National Park.
  • Gangotri National Park.
  • Govind National Park.​

Additional Information

• Gangotri National Park
  • Gangotri National Park established in 1989, is situated in Uttarkashi district in the upper catchment of the Bhagirathi river.
• Jim Corbett National Park
  • It is the oldest national park in India.
  • It was established in 1936 as Hailey National Park to protect the endangered Bengal Tiger.
  • It is located in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand.
• Rajaji National Park
  • It is both a national park and a tiger reserve.
  • It is located in the Shivalik range of the Himalayas.
  • It was established in 1983 after three sanctuaries (Chilla, Motichur, and Rajaji) were merged into Rajaji National Park.
  • It has been named after C. Rajagopalachari, a freedom fighter and last Governor-General of Independent of India.
• Nanda Devi National Park
  • The Nanda National Park is one of the most spectacular wilderness areas located in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand.
  • The park was established as Sanjay Gandhi National Park in 1982 and was later renamed Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Park in 2005.
  • It was made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1988.

The correct answer is Nanda Devi.

• Nanda Devi is the highest mountain peak of Uttarakhand.
  • It is a part of the Garhwal Himalayas.
  • It is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.

Additional Information

• Badrinath is famous for the Lord Vishnu temple.
  • It is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
• Kedarnath is famous for the Lord Shiva temple.
  • It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas of India.
  • It is located in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
• Kamet is the second highest mountain peak of Uttarakhand after Nanda Devi.

The correct answer is Selaqui.

Key Points

• Centre for Aromatic Plants in Uttarakhand(CAP)
  • Centre for Aromatic Plants was established by the Government of Uttarakhand in 2003 in the industrial area Selaqui, Dehradun.
  • CAP is a complete business incubator centre for the development of the aromatic sector in Uttarakhand.
  • Vision: To establish Uttarakhand's identity in aromatic oils at the National and international level and to establish objective leadership in mountain-specific production, value addition, and marketing.
• ​Selaqui
  • Selaqui is known for its industrial area.
  • It is situated on the outskirts of Dehradun.
  • It is the much-crowded area in Dehradun and is very out from the main city area.

Additional Information

• Gopeshwar
  • Gopeshwar is a town in Garhwal hills and a municipal board within the Chamoli district.
  • It is the administrative headquarters of the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand.
  • Gopeshwar is surrounded by four famous temples- Tungnath, Anusuya Devi Temple, Rudranath, and Badrinath.
• ​Muni ki Reti
  • Muni ki Reti is a town and a municipal council in Tehri Garhwal district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
  • Muni ki Reti is traditionally considered the gateway for the Char Dham pilgrimage- Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamnotri.
  • It is also known as the place where king Bharata of Ramayana did penance.
• Pantnagar
  • ​Pantnagar is a town and a university campus in Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand.
  • The town is home to the G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, the first agricultural university of India which was established on 17 November 1960.
  • It is known for being an industrial town and houses.

The correct answer is Sudarshan Shah.

Key Points

• Sudarshan Shah, also known as Raja Sudarshan Shah of Garhwal Kingdom, was the ruler and the founder of the modern-day New Tehri city of Tehri district.
  • He reigned the kingdom from 1804-1859.
  • British army aided the king to reign the territory after the royal army defeated Gorkha forces during the Battle of Khurbura.
  • Sudarshan was a wise ruler and he shifted his capital from Srinagar, Uttarakhand to Tehri which is covered by hills and rivers.
  • Before the establishment of the new capital, there were no buildings in the area.
  • He constructed the first building called "Purana Durbar Hall" where he used to carry out administrative reforms.

Additional Information

• Mahipati
  • King Mahipati Shah of Garhwal was a battle-loving ruler who did believe in stiff opposition to any invasion.
  • When Shah Jahan, the Mughal Emperor was crowned on 14th February 1628 at Agra, rulers from all over the subcontinent visited his coronation, but King Mahapati denied the invitation.
• Pradyuman Shah
  • Pradyuman Shah is the king of Garhwal, Before ruling the Garhwal, he was crowned as the king of Kumaon from 1779 to 1786.
• Balbhadra Shah
  • ​The Garhwal Kingdom was an independent Himalayan kingdom in the current north-western Himalayan state of Uttarakhand.

The correct answer is Bhagirathi River.
Key Points
Harsil valley in Uttarakhand

• ​It lies along the banks of the Bhagirathi river. This valley is on the way to the Hindu pilgrimage, Gangotri.
• It sits at a height of 7,860 ft (2,620 meters) in the Uttarkashi district of the Indian state of Uttarakhand. The town lies at a distance of 73 km from the district headquarters of Uttarkashi.
• Harsil Valley has a cluster of around eight villages near the India-China border.
• The upper reaches of Harsil are connected to Nelang Valley.
• It is also connected to the Baspa Valley by several passes including the Lamkhaga Pass.

Additional Information
Bhagirathi River

• It is one of the two most important headstreams of the Ganga which meets the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga
• It rises at the foot of Gangotri Glacier, at Gaumukh, at an elevation of 3892m at the base of Chaukhamba peak in the Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand
• The upper catchment of the river is glaciated
• It cuts spectacular gorges in its middle course where it has cut through granites and crystalline rocks of the central Himalayan axis
• Gangotri, Uttarkashi, and Tehri are important settlements along the river.

The correct answer is 2005.

Key Points

• The Disaster Management Act in India was enacted in 2005.

Additional Information

• The Disaster Management Act 2005
  • It was passed to manage disasters, including the preparation of mitigation strategies, capacity-building, and more.
  • It defines a disaster as a catastrophe, mishap, calamity, or grave occurrence in any area, arising from natural or man-made causes.
  • The Act designates the Ministry of Home Affairs as the nodal ministry for steering the overall national disaster management.
  • It puts into place a systematic structure of institutions at the national, state, and district levels.
    • It puts in place the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
      • The NDMA is tasked with laying down disaster management policies and ensuring timely and effective response mechanisms.
    • It also provides for the National Executive Committee (NEC).
      • The NEC is responsible for the preparation of the National Disaster Management Plan for the whole country and to ensure that it is “reviewed and updated annually.
    • It makes provision for a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
      • The NDRF refers to trained professional units that are called upon for specialized response to disasters.
  • The act contains the provisions for financial mechanisms such as the creation of funds for emergency response, the National Disaster Response Fund, and similar funds at the state and district levels.
  • The Act also devotes several sections to various civil and criminal liabilities resulting from a violation of provisions of the act.
    • Anyone refusing to comply with orders is liable for punishment with imprisonment up to one year, or fine, or both.
    • In case this refusal leads to the death of people, the person liable shall be punished with imprisonment up to two years.
• Disaster Management can be defined as the organization and management of resources and responsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies, in particular preparedness, response, and recovery to lessen the impact of disasters.
• It includes prevention, preparedness, mitigation, response, recovery, reconstruction, and rehabilitation.