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The name Uttarakhand literally translates to 'Southern Part' in Sanskrit.
Answer: False
The name Uttarakhand is derived from Sanskrit words meaning 'Northern Part', not 'Southern Part'.
Uttarakhand shares its northern border with Nepal and its eastern border with Tibet (China).
Answer: False
Uttarakhand is bordered by Tibet (China) to the north and Nepal to the east. The statement incorrectly places Nepal on the northern border.
Uttarakhand covers approximately 1.6% of India's total geographical area.
Answer: True
Uttarakhand's total area of 53,483 square kilometers constitutes 1.6% of India's total geographical area.
The Ganges River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier in Uttarakhand.
Answer: False
The Ganges River originates from the Gangotri Glacier, while the Yamuna River originates from the Yamunotri Glacier.
The etymological origin of Uttarakhand is linked to the Tamil words 'Uttara' and 'Khandam'.
Answer: False
The name Uttarakhand originates from Sanskrit words, 'uttara' meaning 'north' and 'khaṇḍa' meaning 'part' or 'section'.
Approximately 86% of Uttarakhand's terrain is mountainous, with forests covering 65% of the state's total area.
Answer: True
Uttarakhand's terrain is predominantly mountainous, with 86% of its area classified as such, and forests cover approximately 65% of the state's total area.
Uttarakhand's climate varies from alpine conditions in the southern lowlands to subtropical conditions in the high Himalayas.
Answer: False
Uttarakhand's climate ranges from subtropical conditions in the southern lowlands to alpine conditions in the high Himalayan reaches, reversing the statement's assertion.
What is the literal meaning of the name Uttarakhand?
Answer: Northern Part
The name Uttarakhand originates from Sanskrit words 'uttara' (north) and 'khaṇḍa' (part or section), signifying 'Northern Part'.
Which of the following countries borders Uttarakhand to the north?
Answer: Tibet (China)
Uttarakhand shares its northern border with Tibet (China).
Which two major rivers originate in Uttarakhand from the glaciers mentioned?
Answer: Ganges from Gangotri Glacier and Yamuna from Yamunotri Glacier
The Ganges River originates from the Gangotri Glacier, and its tributary, the Yamuna River, originates from the Yamunotri Glacier.
What percentage of Uttarakhand's terrain is mountainous?
Answer: 86%
Approximately 86% of Uttarakhand's terrain is mountainous.
Archaeological findings like rock shelters at Lakhudiyar provide evidence of human habitation in Uttarakhand dating back to the Paleolithic age.
Answer: True
Archaeological evidence, including rock shelters at Lakhudiyar, indicates human habitation in Uttarakhand dating back to prehistoric periods, such as the Paleolithic age.
During the Vedic age, the region of Uttarakhand was primarily associated with the Magadha kingdom.
Answer: False
During the Vedic age, the region of Uttarakhand was primarily associated with the Kuru and Panchal kingdoms, not Magadha.
Ashokan edicts found in Kalsi provide evidence of Jainism's significant influence in ancient Uttarakhand.
Answer: False
Ashokan edicts found at Kalsi provide evidence for the early presence and influence of Buddhism in Uttarakhand, not Jainism.
Ashokan edicts found in Kalsi are the primary evidence for the early presence of Buddhism in Uttarakhand.
Answer: True
Ashokan edicts discovered at Kalsi serve as significant historical evidence for the early presence of Buddhism in the region.
The Chands and Parmars were among the dynasties that ruled parts of Uttarakhand during the medieval period.
Answer: True
During the medieval period, dynasties such as the Chands and Parmars (also known as Panwars) were prominent rulers in various parts of Uttarakhand.
The Gorkha Empire conquered the Garhwal Kingdom in 1803 and subsequently ceded these territories to the Mughals.
Answer: False
The Gorkha Empire conquered the Garhwal Kingdom in 1803 but subsequently ceded these territories to the British, not the Mughals.
The Treaty of Sugauli integrated the Kumaon Kingdom and eastern Garhwal into the French colonial territories.
Answer: False
The Treaty of Sugauli, following the Anglo-Nepalese War, led to the cession of the Kumaon Kingdom and eastern Garhwal to the British, not the French.
The Chipko movement, originating in Uttarakhand, was primarily focused on industrial development and opposed forest conservation.
Answer: False
The Chipko movement was a non-violent environmental protest focused on forest conservation and protecting the livelihoods of local communities, not industrial development.
Which region corresponds to present-day Kumaon according to ancient Hindu scriptures mentioned in the source?
Answer: Manaskhand
Ancient Hindu scriptures refer to Manaskhand as the region corresponding to present-day Kumaon.
Which ancient kingdoms influenced the region of Uttarakhand during the Vedic age?
Answer: Kuru and Panchal
During the Vedic age, the region that is now Uttarakhand was primarily associated with the Kuru and Panchal kingdoms.
What evidence found at Kalsi indicates the presence of Buddhism in ancient Uttarakhand?
Answer: Ashokan edicts
Ashokan edicts discovered at Kalsi provide historical evidence for the early presence of Buddhism in Uttarakhand.
Which dynasty dominated lands in Kumaon during the medieval period?
Answer: Katyuri dynasty
The Katyuri dynasty was a significant ruling power in the Kumaon region during the medieval period.
After which conflict were the Kumaon Kingdom and eastern Garhwal ceded to the British?
Answer: Anglo-Nepalese War
Following the Anglo-Nepalese War, the Treaty of Sugauli led to the cession of the Kumaon Kingdom and eastern Garhwal to the British.
What was the primary focus of the Chipko movement originating in Uttarakhand in the 1970s?
Answer: Non-violent forest conservation and livelihood
The Chipko movement's primary focus was on non-violent forest conservation and protecting the livelihoods of local communities.
Historically, agriculture and hydropower were the primary economic drivers in Uttarakhand, but tourism now dominates the economy.
Answer: True
Historically, agriculture and hydropower were key economic drivers. Currently, the service sector, particularly tourism, is the dominant contributor to Uttarakhand's economy.
Uttarakhand's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) is estimated at approximately $45 billion, ranking it among the top 15 largest state economies in India.
Answer: False
While Uttarakhand's GSDP is estimated at approximately $45 billion, it ranks as the 20th largest state economy in India, not among the top 15.
Uttarakhand's per capita income in FY 2018-19 was lower than the national average.
Answer: False
Uttarakhand's per capita income in FY 2018-19 was higher than the national average for the same period.
Besides tourism and hydropower, the IT and automobile sectors are key industries contributing to Uttarakhand's economy.
Answer: True
Key industries contributing to Uttarakhand's economy include tourism and hydropower, with prospective development in sectors like IT, ITES, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles.
Uttarakhand has a total road length of over 2,600 km, including national and state highways.
Answer: True
Uttarakhand possesses a total road network exceeding 2,600 km, encompassing both national and state highways.
Railway services in Uttarakhand are extensive throughout the state due to its flat terrain.
Answer: False
Railway services in Uttarakhand are limited due to its predominantly hilly and mountainous terrain, not extensive due to flat terrain.
Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun and Pantnagar Airport are the primary airports serving Uttarakhand.
Answer: True
Jolly Grant Airport near Dehradun and Pantnagar Airport are the principal airports catering to Uttarakhand.
Buckwheat, Maduwa, and Jhangora are minor crops in Uttarakhand, with rice and wheat being the primary agricultural products.
Answer: False
Buckwheat (Kotu/Kuttu), Maduwa, and Jhangora are significant crops in Uttarakhand, alongside rice and wheat, contributing to the agricultural sector.
The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and ranks among the top 20 tallest dams globally.
Answer: True
The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and ranks tenth globally among the tallest dams.
Which of the following was a primary economic activity in Uttarakhand historically?
Answer: Agriculture
Historically, agriculture was one of the primary economic activities in Uttarakhand.
What is the estimated Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Uttarakhand for 2024-2025?
Answer: ₹3.78 lakh crore (US$45 billion)
The estimated Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) of Uttarakhand for 2024-2025 is ₹3.78 lakh crore (US$45 billion).
How did Uttarakhand's per capita income compare to the national average in FY 2018-19?
Answer: It was higher than the national average.
Uttarakhand's per capita income in FY 2018-19 was higher than the national average for that period.
What is the significance of the Tehri Dam in terms of height?
Answer: It is the tallest dam in India and tenth globally.
The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India and ranks tenth globally among the tallest dams.
Uttarakhand is often called 'Devabhumi' due to its significant number of Buddhist monasteries.
Answer: False
Uttarakhand is called 'Devabhumi' (Land of the Gods) due to its numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers, not primarily Buddhist monasteries.
Mountaineering and skiing are not among the popular adventure sports offered in Uttarakhand.
Answer: False
Mountaineering and skiing are indeed popular adventure sports offered in Uttarakhand, leveraging its mountainous terrain.
The Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit includes Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath.
Answer: True
The Chota Char Dham pilgrimage circuit is composed of the four sacred sites: Gangotri, Yamunotri, Badrinath, and Kedarnath.
Aipan is a modern art form originating from Kerala, practiced during festivals in Uttarakhand.
Answer: False
Aipan is a traditional Kumaoni ritual folk art, not a modern art form from Kerala. It is practiced during festivals and ceremonies in Uttarakhand.
Mola Ram is recognized as the father of Garhwali Miniature painting.
Answer: True
Mola Ram is widely acknowledged as the principal figure and father of the Garhwali branch of Pahari miniature painting.
Popular folk dances in Uttarakhand include Langvir Nritya, Barada Nati, and Chhapeli.
Answer: True
Langvir Nritya, Barada Nati, and Chhapeli are indeed among the popular folk dances originating from Uttarakhand.
The folk song 'Bedu Pako Baro Masa' is considered a unique regional variant of Kumaoni Holi.
Answer: False
'Bedu Pako Baro Masa' is a highly popular folk song recognized as the cultural anthem of Uttarakhand, not a variant of Kumaoni Holi.
'Jagar' is a form of spirit worship involving a singer reciting ballads about local deities.
Answer: True
'Jagar' is a traditional practice in Uttarakhand involving spirit worship, where a singer narrates stories of local deities.
Kumbh Mela at Haridwar and Phool-Dei are major festivals celebrated in Uttarakhand.
Answer: True
The Kumbh Mela at Haridwar and the Phool-Dei festival are indeed significant celebrations held in Uttarakhand.
Golf has recently gained popularity in Uttarakhand, particularly in Ranikhet.
Answer: True
Golf has indeed seen a rise in popularity in Uttarakhand, with Ranikhet being noted as a favored destination for the sport.
Why is Uttarakhand frequently called 'Devabhumi'?
Answer: Because of its numerous Hindu temples and pilgrimage centers
Uttarakhand is frequently called 'Devabhumi,' meaning 'Land of the Gods,' due to its abundance of Hindu temples and significant pilgrimage sites.
Which modern sport has gained popularity in Uttarakhand, with Ranikhet being a favored destination?
Answer: Golf
Golf has recently gained popularity in Uttarakhand, with Ranikhet being a notable destination for the sport.
Which of the following is NOT listed as a popular adventure sport in Uttarakhand?
Answer: Ice Hockey
Popular adventure sports in Uttarakhand include paragliding, mountaineering, and rafting. Ice Hockey is not typically listed among them.
What is 'Aipan' art, known for its GI certification?
Answer: A ritual folk art traditionally practiced by women in Kumaon
Aipan is a Geographical Indication (GI) certified Kumaoni ritual folk art traditionally practiced by women during festivals and ceremonies.
Who is credited as the father of the Garhwali branch of Pahari art?
Answer: Mola Ram
Mola Ram is recognized as the father and primary figure of the Garhwali branch of Pahari miniature painting.
Which folk song from Uttarakhand has gained international recognition and is considered its cultural anthem?
Answer: Bedu Pako Baro Masa
The folk song 'Bedu Pako Baro Masa' is widely recognized as the cultural anthem of Uttarakhand and has achieved international acclaim.
Which unique regional variant of Holi is celebrated in Uttarakhand, involving seated celebrations?
Answer: Baithki Holi
Baithki Holi is a unique regional variant of Holi celebrated in Uttarakhand, characterized by seated festivities.
Dehradun is designated as the judicial capital of Uttarakhand, while Nainital serves as the state capital.
Answer: False
Dehradun serves as the state capital, while Nainital is designated as the judicial capital, contrary to the statement's assertion.
Uttarakhand is administratively divided into the divisions of Garhwal and Kumaon, containing a total of 13 districts.
Answer: True
Uttarakhand is indeed divided into the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions, which collectively comprise 13 districts.
Uttarakhand contributes a total of eight seats to the Indian Parliament, comprising five for the Lok Sabha and three for the Rajya Sabha.
Answer: True
Uttarakhand contributes five seats to the Lok Sabha and three seats to the Rajya Sabha, totaling eight seats in the Indian Parliament.
Inhabitants of Uttarakhand are commonly referred to as 'Himalayans', and Hindi is the sole official language.
Answer: False
Inhabitants are typically called Uttarakhandi, Garhwali, or Kumaoni. Hindi is the official language, but regional languages like Garhwali and Kumaoni are also widely spoken.
The state animal of Uttarakhand is the Snow Leopard, and the state bird is the Peacock.
Answer: False
The state animal of Uttarakhand is the Alpine musk deer, and the state bird is the Himalayan monal. The Peacock is the national bird of India.
According to the 2011 Census, Uttarakhand had a population density of approximately 189 people per square kilometer.
Answer: True
The 2011 Census data indicates that Uttarakhand had a population density of 189 people per square kilometer.
The majority of Uttarakhand's population resides in urban areas, as per the 2011 Census.
Answer: False
As per the 2011 Census, 69.77% of Uttarakhand's population resides in rural areas, meaning the majority lives in rural areas, not urban.
The gender ratio in Uttarakhand, based on the 2011 Census, was 963 males for every 1000 females.
Answer: False
The 2011 Census recorded a gender ratio of 963 females for every 1000 males in Uttarakhand.
Brahmins constitute the largest social group in Uttarakhand, making up over 25% of the population.
Answer: False
While Brahmins constitute a significant portion (approximately 20%), making them the highest percentage of Brahmins in any Indian state, they do not make up over 25% of Uttarakhand's total population.
Garhwali is the most widely spoken language in Uttarakhand, followed by Hindi.
Answer: False
Hindi is the most widely spoken language in Uttarakhand, followed by Garhwali and Kumaoni.
Sanskrit is recognized as the second official language of Uttarakhand.
Answer: True
Sanskrit has been declared as the second official language of Uttarakhand.
How many seats does Uttarakhand contribute to the Rajya Sabha?
Answer: Three
Uttarakhand contributes three seats to the Rajya Sabha, the upper house of the Indian Parliament.
Which term specifically refers to inhabitants from the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand?
Answer: Garhwali
Inhabitants from the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand are specifically referred to as Garhwali.
What is the state tree of Uttarakhand?
Answer: Burans (Rhododendron arboreum)
The state tree of Uttarakhand is the Burans, scientifically known as Rhododendron arboreum.
According to the 2011 Census, what was the population density of Uttarakhand?
Answer: 189 people per square kilometer
Based on the 2011 Census, Uttarakhand had a population density of 189 people per square kilometer.
Which social group constitutes the highest percentage of the population in any Indian state within Uttarakhand?
Answer: Brahmins
Brahmins constitute approximately 20% of Uttarakhand's population, representing the highest percentage of Brahmins found in any single Indian state.
Which of these is listed as a primary Indo-Aryan language spoken in Uttarakhand?
Answer: Kumaoni
Kumaoni is listed as a primary Indo-Aryan language spoken in Uttarakhand, alongside Hindi and Garhwali.
What is the status of Sanskrit in Uttarakhand?
Answer: It is the second official language.
Sanskrit has been declared the second official language of Uttarakhand.
Forests cover slightly more than half of Uttarakhand's geographical area.
Answer: False
Forests cover approximately 45.4% of Uttarakhand's geographical area, which is less than half.
Uttarakhand holds a top 5 ranking among India's Greenest States based on its Air Quality Index (AQI).
Answer: False
Uttarakhand is ranked sixth among the Top 10 Greenest States in India based on its Air Quality Index (AQI), not within the top 5.
Jim Corbett National Park is the oldest national park in India and is located in Uttarakhand.
Answer: True
Jim Corbett National Park, located in Uttarakhand, holds the distinction of being the oldest national park in India.
The Nanda Devi National Park and Rajaji National Park together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Answer: False
The Nanda Devi National Park and the Valley of Flowers National Park together form a UNESCO World Heritage Site, not Nanda Devi and Rajaji National Parks.
What percentage of Uttarakhand's geographical area is covered by forest?
Answer: 45.4%
Approximately 45.4% of Uttarakhand's geographical area is covered by forests.
What is Uttarakhand's ranking among the Top 10 Greenest States in India based on AQI?
Answer: Sixth
Uttarakhand is ranked sixth among the Top 10 Greenest States in India based on its Air Quality Index (AQI).
Which two national parks in Uttarakhand are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Answer: Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
The Nanda Devi National Park and the Valley of Flowers National Park together constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun also serves as the training ground for the Indian Administrative Service (IAS).
Answer: False
The Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun is primarily known for forestry research and training for the Indian Forest Service (IFS), not the IAS.
The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNA) is located in Dehradun and trains civil servants.
Answer: False
The Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNA) is located in Mussoorie, not Dehradun, although it does train civil servants.
Which institution in Dehradun is one of India's oldest and trains officers for the Indian Forest Service?
Answer: Forest Research Institute
The Forest Research Institute (FRI) in Dehradun is one of India's oldest institutions and serves as a training ground for officers of the Indian Forest Service (IFS).