UKPSC Prelims Paper 1 Mock Test - 7 - UKPSC (Uttarakhand) MCQ

The correct answer is Devprayag.

Key Points

• The Bhagirathi River originates from the Gaumukh Glacier and flows for about 193 km before joining the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganges River.
  • It is located in the Garhwal region and is 205 km long. It flows for about 193 km before merging with the Alaknanda at Devprayag. The basin area is about 6,921 sq km. Is.
  • The origins of the Bhagirathi River arise in the Garhwal Himalayas in the region of the Gangotri and Khatling glaciers.
  • The source of the Alaknanda River is the confluence of Satopanth Glacier and Bhagirathi Kharak Glacier.

Important Points

• Vishnuprayag- Alaknanda meets the Dhauliganga River
• Nandaprayag- Alaknanda meets the Nandakini River
• Karnaprayag- Alaknanda meets the Pindar River
• Rudraprayag- Alaknanda meets the Mandakini River

Additional Information

• Gaumukh Glacier is the source of the Bhagirathi River.
• Pindari Glacier is the source of the Pindar river.
• Kafni Glacier is the source of the River Kafni.

The correct answer is 9.

Key Points

• In 09 hill districts (Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pauri, Tehri) of Uttarakhand, the tea development program is being conducted under a self-run scheme, special component scheme, MNREGA.
• In 28 development blocks of 09 hill districts (Bageshwar, Champawat, Nainital, Almora, Pithoragarh, Chamoli, Rudraprayag, Pauri, Tehri) of Uttarakhand, the tea development program is being conducted under a self-run scheme, special component scheme, MNREGA.

Additional Information

• Presently the tea being manufactured by the Board is being registered and sold under the brand name Uttarakhand Tea.
• The organic/inorganic orthodox black and green tea is being manufactured by the board and sold locally through its showrooms, shopkeepers or through the postal service and Kolkata Oxen House.

The correct answer is At the foothills of the outer Himalayas

Key Points

• The Doon valley is situated at the foothills of the outer Himalayas.
  • The Doon Valley is a wide, long valley within the Shivalik Hills in the Lesser Himalayas, in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Haryana.
  • The Doon Valley lies between two intermittent ranges of the Himalayas, the Outer Himalayas, and the Lesser Himalayas, which is known as the Mussoorie Range.
  • Rajaji National Park and Kalesar National Park also lie in the region of the valley.

Additional Information

• About Uttarakhand
  • Capital: Dehradun
  • CM: Pushkar Singh Dhami
  • Governor: Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Gurmit Singh
  • Famous National Parks: Jim Corbett National Park, Rajaji National Park
  • Famous Wildlife Sanctuary: Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary, Benog Wildlife Sanctuary

The correct answer is Dehradun.

Important Points

• Wildlife Institute of India is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
• Established in 1982, the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is an internationally acclaimed Institution, which offers a training program, academic courses, and advisory in wildlife research and management.
• Wildlife Institute of India has celebrated a two-day event (23rd and 24th October 2020) on World Fish Migration Day, 2020 in Rudraprayag, situated at the confluence of the Alaknanda and Mandakini rivers.
• The current Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is Bhupender Yadav.

Additional Information

• The National Institute of Nutrition is located in Secunderabad, Telangana.
• The National Cancer Institute is located in Badsa, Haryana.

The Uttarakhand government decided to ban land purchases by outsiders specifically for agriculture and horticulture. This action reflects the government's response to public sentiment aimed at protecting local resources and ensuring that native residents have access to land for their livelihood. It also emphasizes the importance of local rights over natural resources in the state.

The two tiger reserves in Uttarakhand are Rajaji Tiger Reserve and Corbett Tiger Reserve. These reserves play a crucial role in the conservation of tigers and other wildlife, serving as protected areas that provide natural habitats for these species.

Rice is not mentioned as a traditional crop cultivated in Uttarakhand in the context provided. The crops listed include Jhangora, Kauni, and Ramdana, which are specific to the region's agricultural practices. This highlights the unique agricultural diversity of Uttarakhand.

The vaccination campaign focuses on preventing the canine distemper virus, which poses a risk to both domestic dogs and wildlife, including tigers and elephants. Canine distemper is highly contagious and can severely affect the respiratory and nervous systems of dogs, making this vaccination crucial for wildlife health.

A red alert for heavy to very heavy rainfall was issued across seven districts in Uttarakhand. This warning system helps in mobilizing resources and ensuring public safety during extreme weather events, which can lead to significant disruptions and hazards.

The State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) is designed to provide immediate relief in response to notified disasters. It is the primary financial resource for state governments to address urgent needs in the aftermath of disasters, ensuring efficient and timely assistance to affected populations.

Recently, a massive avalanche impacted the Gandhi Sarovar, which is located above the Kedarnath Dham. Fortunately, there was no loss of life or property reported. Avalanches are common in this region, especially during certain weather conditions, and they can pose risks to both the environment and local communities.

The 'Crowd Eye' device is being developed to monitor crowd sizes in real-time, helping to manage the footfall at Char Dham shrines. This technology aims to send alerts before crowding occurs, enhancing safety and accessibility for pilgrims during busy seasons.

The extreme weather events in Uttarakhand have led to a significant decrease in the yields of traditional fruits such as apples, pears, and walnuts. This decline is primarily attributed to the adverse effects of global warming and increased frequency of natural disasters, which disrupt the farming cycle. As a result, many farmers are now shifting their focus to crops better suited to changing climatic conditions, indicating a broader trend in agricultural adaptation.

Researchers from IIT-Roorkee developed a novel framework that predicts landslides in the Himalayan region by analyzing rainfall patterns. This framework can provide an early warning of at least six hours, combining meteorological modeling with numerical simulations. Such advancements are crucial for disaster management and can significantly reduce the impact of landslides on communities and infrastructure.

The helicopter service launched for Adi Kailash and Om Parvat peaks is designed to facilitate religious pilgrimages. Under the Heli Darshan scheme, this service aims to enhance access for pilgrims visiting these significant spiritual sites, making it easier for them to experience the scenic beauty and spiritual essence of the region.

The measures proposed for the Char Dham Yatra include live monitoring and installation of CCTV on the routes. This initiative aims to enhance safety for pilgrims and ensure efficient management of the yatra. Additionally, there are plans for a plastic-free environment and improved medical facilities along the pilgrimage routes, reflecting a holistic approach to managing this significant religious event.

A "shoot-at-sight" order allows police or security forces to shoot anyone who violates the order without giving a warning or attempting an arrest. This extreme measure is used only in situations deemed to pose a grave threat to public safety, reflecting the urgency and severity of the situation at hand.

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 Gaura Devi.

Key PointsImmediate cause:

• The commercialisation of forests and selling of trees by U .P. Government to Simon Company of Allahabad to make sporting goods.

The initiation of movement:

• The movement against deforestation was organised on March 27, 1973, in Gopeswar in Chamoli district of Garhwal division by Chandi Prasad Bhatt.
• The main objective was to protect the trees on the Himalayan slopes from the axes of contractors of the forest.
• People used the Chipko method in which villagers would hug the tree when the lumberjacks of forest contractors were approaching to fell them down.

The Raini village case:

• When the contractors arrived in Raini village of Chamoli district, Gaura Devi – a village woman led the womenfolk to save the trees.
• The initial objective of this unique movement was to save the hill forest from exploitation by outsiders.
• The organisation for achieving this objective then came to be known as ‘Uttarakhand’ Sangharsh Vahini (UKSV)’.
• Leaders: Sundarlal Bahuguna, Sudesha Devi, Bachni Devi, Govind Singh Rawat etc.

Additional Information Other similar movements:

• Bishnoi Movement:
  • Place: Khejarli, Marwar region, Rajasthan.
  • Leaders: Amrita Devi and Bishnoi villagers
  • Objective: Save sacred trees from being cut down by the king’s soldiers for a new palace.

​The correct answer is Suridhar.
Key Points

• Lakhwar-Vyasi Dam project on Yamuna River, includes under-construction Lakhwar Dam and Power Station, Vyasi Dam, Hathiari Power Station, and Katapathar Barrage, near the Lakhwar town in Kalsi block of Dehradun district of Uttarakhand in India, for the purpose of irrigation of 40,000-hectare land and total 927 MW hydroelectric power generation.

Additional Information
Kishau Dam

• The Kishau Dam is a proposed gravity dam on the Tons River that will straddle the border between the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand.
• The project site is located about 39 km north of Dakpathar and upstream of the Ichari Dam.
• The primary purpose of the dam is power generation and downstream water supply.

Kalagarh Dam

• The Ramganga Dam, also known as the Kalagarh Dam, is an earth and rock-fill embankment dam on the Ramganga River 3 km upstream of Kalagarh in the Pauri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand, India.
• It is located within the Jim Corbett National Park.
• Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited is the owner of this dam.
• The dam is part of the Ramganga Multipurpose Project — irrigation and hydroelectric project.
• The construction of the dam began in 1961 and was completed in 1974.

Kothar

• Kothar dam is situated on the Kosi river.

Important Points

• Uttarakhand is known as the 'Land of Gods'.
• Pithoragarh is known as Mini Kashmir of Uttarakhand.
• Rishikesh is known as the 'Yoga Capital of the World'.
• Mussoorie is known as the 'Queen of hill stations in India.
• Nainital is known as the 'Lake District of India'.
• Dehradun is known as the 'City of Schools' and 'School Capital of India'.
• Uttarakhand is known as the 'Valley of Flowers'.

The correct answer is 14^th November.Key Points

• Significance of Gauchar Fair
  • Gauchar Mela is one of the most important trade fairs of Uttarakhand the fair begins on 14^th November and continues for a week or so.
  • That is situated in the hill town of gorgeous located on the Left Bank of the Alaknanda river in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand
  • As Gauchar fair here exhibits the art and craft of different regions of Uttarakhand.
  • It plays a vital role in promoting the trade and culture of Uttarakhand.
  • Particularly and industrial fair gorgeous peer encourages cottage industry by providing a platform for the people to display their products in front of local inhabitants traders and tourists.

Additional Information

• History of Gauchar fair
  • Gauchar Mela started in 1943.
  • It was inaugurated by the deputy commissioner of Mr Bernedi.
  • Traders from the region of Dapu, Diphu, Gyaning, and Tholing.
  • They would sell wool, deer musk, Shilajit, black salt along with numerous ayurvedic products.
  • However due to problems with India and China in 1962 the trade with Tibet stopped.
  • Then the queen of the region (Gauchar) while returning the Badrinath decided to use the land as a grazing field.

The correct answer is ​Mussoorie.

• In Mussoorie, “Lal Tibba” is the most famous place.
• The place is the highest peak of the topmost point.

Key Points

• To view romantic sunset and sunrise or to see long trails of major Mountain peaks, it is very famous among tourists and travelers.
• In Landour, at Depot hill the place is situated.
• The place is not used for any commercial activities till now, so tourists are especially attracted here.
• A splendid view of Himalayan Mountain peaks is provided by Lal Tibba.
• The close looks of many peaks like Badrinath, Kedarnath, Banderpunch can be observed through a telescope from Lal Dibba.
• The place also has British architectural style hill houses.
• All India radio Doordarshan is also working here.

The correct answer is Forest and Environment Ministry.

Key Points

'Nature Vidya' web portal

• ​Uttarakhand's Forest and Environment Minister Harak Singh Rawat launched the 'Nature Vidya' web portal related to environmental education on 23rd August 2021.
• Nature Science Initiative (NSI) in collaboration with Janaki Devi Bajaj Gram Vikas Samsta (JBGVS) initiated a bilingual Hindi-English website that caters exclusively to Environment Education.
• The ‘Nature Vidya’ web portal offers a wide range of simple tools for nature educators to engage children outdoors, covering topics such as ecology, garbage, climate change, etc.
• This website not only helps prepare for any future school disruptions but also makes available sophisticated tools in Hindi to grassroots teachers for the first time.

Additional Information

• The Minister also released a Hindi book published by NSI about the peepal tree and its ecology, called ‘Rahasmayee Bagicha’, authored by Shruthi Rao.
  • This book helps children learn important ecological concepts by observing fig trees like the Peepal.
  • They learn about the value of friendships in nature to sustain life and understand how fig trees like the Peepal are important ‘Keystone’ species.

The Correct Answer is 8th July, 2001 A. D.

Important Points

The New Industrial Policy of Uttarakhand should seek to facilitate the achievement of the following:-

1. Self Sufficiency of the State in next Ten Years.
2. Positive and Constructive Attitude and Approach of the Government towards the Industry based on Mutual Trust.
3. Inclusive growth.
4. Increase in employment in Industrial and Allied Sector from the present levels.
5. Enhancing Skills-Enhancing Employability.
6. 10 to 12% annual rate of growth in the Industrial Sector.
7. Construction of Express Highway linking Dehradun District to Udham Singh Nagar District with industrial Corridor all along this Express Highway. This will also result in a better road. linkage to all parts of Uttarakhand and will in turn help in all development activities.
8. Uninterrupted, low cost and good quality of Electricity.
9. Less Governance- Simplified Labour Laws, Industrial Laws, Taxation Policy, Environmental Policy, and other related Laws/Policy.
10. Abolition of Inspector Raj.
11. Special Thrust on Information Technology and Bio-Technology.

Key Points

The main objective of the policy is to promote the economic development of the hilly and remote areas of the state where industrial processes could not take place.

• To bring administrative reforms.
• To attract investment in the private sector & under the PPP model.
• To create a Dedicated Fund for the development of clusters, Common Facilities Centre, and providing infrastructural support under the initiatives of Centre & State Government.
• To promote competitiveness and cutting costs for the industry.
• To stimulate economic growth, industry and service sector being the main engines of growth.
• To promote IT & IT Enabled Services.
• To promote value addition from resources of the State while promoting Agro-based & Food processing industry.
• To Emphasis on fresh employment generation and skill Up-gradation.
• To revive the sick industry by way of OTS and to provide a mechanism for debt restructuring.
• To address & take care of environmental issues

Additional Information

• The State of Uttarakhand was formed on November 9, 2000, by carving out 13 hilly districts from the state of Uttar Pradesh.
• Uttarakhand, as the new state was called, became the 27th state of India.
• It is strategically located and forms part of the northern boundary of the country, sharing borders with Nepal and Tibet (China); it touches Tibet in the north, Himachal Pradesh in the west and northwest, Gangetic plains of Uttar Pradesh in the south, and Nepal in the east.
• Uttarakhand has diverse geographical features ranging from snow-capped mountain peaks in the north to tropical forests in the south; its climate and vegetation is equally diverse.
• It is one of the five states in India to be declared a world heritage biodiversity site by UNESCO.
• The state occupies an area of 53,483 sq km and has a population of 10.1 million.
• Its administrative and legislative capital is Dehradun.
• Sudhir Nautiyal is the Secretary of the Uttarakhand industries department.
• Tirath Singh Rawat is Uttarakhand's chief minister.

The correct answer is 78.82%.

• According to the 2011 Census, the literacy rate of Uttarakhand is 78.82%.

Key Points

• The literacy rate of males in Uttarakhand is 87.40%.
• The literacy rate of females in Uttarakhand is 70.01%.

Additional Information

• Census is an official enumeration of the population from time to time.
• Census has been conducted every 10 years by the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• The 16th Indian census will be taken in 2021.
• In September 2019, Union Home Minister Amit Shah had stated that the 2021 national census would be held fully digitally through a mobile phone application.
• In February 2021, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed in her budget speech that the 2021 census will be the first-ever digital census in India.
• 2021 Census will be carried out in 16 languages.
• The 15^th Indian Census taken in 2011.
• India is the second most populated country in the world.
• The population in India is 139 crores.
• India has 17.7% of the world's population.
• The population density in India is 464 per km².
• The first Census in India conducted by the Viceroy - Lord Mayo (1872).
• The first official Census in India conducted by the Viceroy - Lord Rippon (1881).

Important Points

• Father of Indian Statistics - P. C. Mahalanobis.
• Indian Statistics day is observed on June 29 (birthday of P. C. Mahalanobis).
• The state with the highest literacy rate - Kerala.
• The state with the lowest literacy rate - Bihar.

The correct answer is Justice Vijender Jain.

Key Points

• .Uttarakhand human rights commission:
  • The Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission became fully functional in the true sense after appointment of Justice Vijender Jain, a former Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High Court who took charge as the first Chairperson on 13 May 2013.
  • He was joined by Justice Rajesh Tandon, a former judge of Allahabad High Court & Uttarakhand High Court on 7 June 2013 as supporting member of the commission
• State Human Rights Commission:
  • ​The Protection of Human Rights Act of 1993 provides for the creation of not only the National Human Rights Commission but also a State Human Rights Commission at the State Level.
  • A State Human Rights Commission can inquire into violation of human rights only in respect of subjects mentioned in the State List (List-II) and the Concurrent List (List-III) of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India.
  • The Central Government may confer upon the State Human Rights Commissions the functions relating to Human Rights except for the Union Territory of Delhi.

The correct answer is Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks.

Key Points

• India’s Valley of Flowers National Park is renowned for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty.
• It is located in the Chamoli District of Uttarakhand.
• This richly diverse area is also home to rare and endangered animals, including the Asiatic black bear, snow leopard, brown bear, and blue sheep.
• The gentle landscape of the Valley of Flowers National Park complements the rugged mountain wilderness of Nanda Devi National Park. Together they encompass a unique transition zone between the mountain ranges of the Zanskar and Great Himalaya.
• The Nanda Devi National Park is renowned for its remote mountain wilderness, dominated by India's second-highest mountain at 7,817 m.

The Correct Answer is "Amar Singh Thapa".
Important Point

• Gangotri temple constructed by Gorkha General Amar Singh Thapa whereas the present Temple was reconstructed by the royal family of Jaipur.
• The Gangotri temple is fully dedicated to Goddess Ganga.
• The temple is cuddled in the heart of Uttarkashi district in the state of Uttarakhand, India, and is located at a distance of 100 km from Uttarkashi.
• It is a Hindu pilgrim town on the banks of the river Bhagirathi and the origin of the River Ganges.
• Gangotri is the main religious place among the four Char Dham pilgrimage circuits and is located at an altitude of 3100 meters (10,200 ft.) above sea level.

Important Points

• Amar Singh Thapa, Khas(Chhetri) son of Bhimsen Thapa got the title of Bada Kaji after the death of his father in the battle of Palanchowk as a reward.
• Bada Kaji Amar Singh Thapa had played an important role at the time of the victory of Baise, Chaubise states and had expanded the western boundary up to Satlaj.
• Bada Kaji Amar Singh is also known as the "Living lion of Nepal".
• His major achievement was the attack on several western states of the broken kingdom of Nepal like Jumla, Doti, Kumaon, Garhwal, Dehradun, Srinagar and Kangra, as well the Palpa.
• Bada Kaji Amar Singh Thapa served as the Nepalese caretaker of the areas until ousted by the British.
• He carried out small wars, especially with the King of Punjab, Ranjit Singh.
• He also engaged in defending the western fronts of Nahan, Chamba, Almora, Kangra, Saharanpur, Dehradun against his British counterpart, General David Ochterlony.
• Thapa also built a temple of the goddess Ganga in the early 19th century.
• The town of Gangotri in Uttarakhand, India is centered around this temple. To this day, it is one of the four sites in the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, the most important Hindu pilgrimage circuit in the Indian Himalayas.

Additional Information

• The Ganga is a result of reward given by lord “Shiva” to the king “Bhagirath” for his penance.
• The sacred stone near the temple denotes the place where Ganga first came down to earth.
• The Pandavas, it is said, came here to perform the great 'Deva Yajna' to atone for the death of their kinsmen in the epic battle of Mahabharat.
• This pious and eminent temple is made of white granite shiny stones and is 20 feet high.
• Devotees came here to experience Gangotri Yatra as it feels amazing and can be shared from May to June and September to October.
• Like holy Yamunotri temple, Gangotri temple also opens on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, and valves are closed on the day of Diwali.

The correct option is 2 i.e. Arunachal Pradesh.

• The bum la is located in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Other passes in Arunachal Pradesh are Bomdila, Diphu pass and Sela pass.
  • Trick to remember: {Diphu ne sutli Bomb Sila Arunachal me}
• Passes in Sikkim: Nathu la and Jalep la.
  • Trick to remember: {Nathulal halwai ki jalebi famous hai sikkim me}
• Passes in Himachal Pradesh: Shipki La, Bara-Lacha and Rohtang Pass.
• Passes in Uttarakhand: Lipulekh, Mana Lekh and Niti pass.
  • Trick to remember: {Mana, Niti lipstick lagati hai Uttarakhand me}

The correct answer is option 1 i.e Haridwar.

Key Points

• Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in Uttarakhand.
• "Har" means "Lord Shiva" "Ki" means "of" and "Pauri" means "steps".
• Har Ki Pauri is also the area where thousands of pilgrims converge and the festivities commence during the Kumbha Mela

Additional Information

• Uttarakhand: (March 2022)
  • Governor: Gurmit Singh
  • Chief Minister: Pushkar Singh Dhami
  • Capital: Dehradun (Winter), Gairsain (Summer)
  • State Animal - Alpine musk deer.
  • State Bird - Himalayan monal.
  • Registered GI - Uttarakhand Tejpat.