1. In the ‘Nanda Raj Jaat’ pilgrimage distance covered from ‘Kansua’ to ‘Homkund’ is –
(a) 180 km
(b) 220 km
(c) 280 km
(d) 250 km
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (c) 280 km
- Nandadevi Raj Jaat is a famous festival in Uttarakhand.
- It’s a 280 km long pilgrimage which starts from Kansua and ends at Hemkund.
- It begins in the village of Nauti, 20 km away from Karnaprayag in Uttarakhand.
- The Kunwar from Kansua village begins the event.
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2. A famous name associated with Garhwal-Painting is –
(a) Mangat Ram
(b) Mola Ram
(c) Balak Ram
(d) Tulsi Ram
[Uttrakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]
Ans. (b) Mola Ram
- Mola Ram was an Indian artist who was part of the Garhwal style of painting.
- This type of painting featured pictures of animals, birds, flowers, and images of beautiful women.
- The Garhwal school of painting was believed to have begun in the 1700s and reached its peak between the late 1700s and early 1800s.
- The Pahari painting style used in this type of art was inspired by the battle between good and evil.
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3. The Poet-painter Molaram is famous for which of the following styles of painting?
(a) Basoli
(b) Garhwal
(c) Guler
(d) Kangra
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (b) Garhwal
- Mola Ram was an Indian artist associated with the Garhwal style of painting.
- This style includes pictures of birds, animals, flowers, and the beauty of women.
- The Garhwal school of art, which is a branch of the Pahari school of art, started in the 17th century and was most popular in the late 18th century and early 19th century.
- Pahari paintings are inspired by stories of good versus evil.
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4. Ranbir Singh Bisht is related to –
(a) Medicine
(b) Painting
(c) Military
(d) Police
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (b) Painting
- Ranbir Singh Bisht, born in 1928 in Pauri Garhwal, was an Indian painter and the head of the College of Fine Arts at Lucknow University.
- He was honored with the Padma Shri Award in 1991.
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5. What is Harela?
(a) Festival
(b) Place
(c) Vegetable
(d) Fruit
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (a) Festival
- Harela is a Hindu festival mainly celebrated in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.
- It has become a popular practice to promote the slogan of “save the environment” during the festival.
- It is celebrated three times each year – during Chaitra Navratri, Sharad Navratri in the month of Ashwin, and Shravan which marks the start of the rainy season.
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6. ‘HARELA’ festival of Uttarakhand is related to
(a) Plantation
(b) Folk Dance
(c) Animal Husbandry
(d) None of the above
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (a) Plantation
- The Harela festival in Uttarakhand is connected to planting trees.
- People often use the phrase “save the Environment” when talking about Harela.
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7. Which of the following celebrations is performed in Uttaranchal for the welfare of a child?
(a) Birudia
(b) Bhitauli
(c) Harela
(d) Khataruwa
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (b) Bhitauli
- In Uttarakhand, a festival known as Bhitauli is celebrated for the good health of children.
- This festival is mainly celebrated in the Kumaon region and the name means “to meet”.
- Bhitauli is a special event for married women who look forward to the month of Chaitra (the first month of the Hindu calendar) to celebrate it.
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8. Jhal, Vinnai, Damama, Muryo are –
(a) Rivers of Arunachal
(b) Mountain peaks of Ladakh
(c) Musical instruments of Kumaon
(d) Temples of Garhwal
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (c) Musical instruments of Kumaon
- The Kumaon region is known for its traditional musical instruments such as the Dhol (drum), Damama, Turithal, Flute, Vidai, Huduk, Dam
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9. Which of the folk dances is performed when a newly married girl comes for the fi rst time to her parental home in the Garhwal region?
(a) Chantula
(b) Jagar
(c) Jhumailo
(d) Thadiya
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (d) Thadiya
- Thadiya is a type of dance done in the Garhwal area when a married woman returns to her family’s house for the first time.
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10. Which one of these is not a dance of Uttarakhand?
(a) Jagar
(b) Clanchari
(c) Terahtali
(d) Thadia
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (c) Terahtali
- The folk dances of Uttarakhand are Jaguar, Chanchari, and Thadiya, and the folk dance of Rajasthan is Terahtaali.
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11. The tune of the famous folk song of Uttaranchal ‘Bedi Pako Bara Masa’ was composed by
(a) Late Rabindra Nath Tagore
(b) Late Ms. Mahadevi Verma
(c) Late Sumitra Nandan Pant
(d) Late Brijendra Lal Sah
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]
Ans. (d) Late Brijendra Lal Sah
- Bedi Pako Bara Masa, a well-known folk song from Uttaranchal, was written by Brajendra Lal Shah and composed by Mohan Upreti and B.M. Shah.
- Garhwal is known for its folk songs, such as Mangalik songs, Basanti songs, Chaumasa songs, and Bara Masa songs.
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12. Ladies of Uttaranchal put on an ornament known as Tilhari in :
(a) nose
(b) feet
(c) neck
(d) hands
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]
Ans. (c) neck
- The people of Uttarakhand have a variety of clothing and jewelry.
- Tilhari is a type of necklace usually worn by married women.
- Bulak, Fuli and Nath are different kinds of nose rings.
- Dhagula is a silver hand ornament and Pauta and Jhavar are ankle bracelets.
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13. At which place ‘Bagwal Fair’ is held?
(a) Lohaghat
(b) Bageshwar
(c) Champawat
(d) Devidhura
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (d) Devidhura
- The Bagwal Fair is celebrated in Devidhura, located in the Champawat district of Uttarakhand, on the festival of Raksha Bandhan (Shravan Poornima).
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14. Where is ‘Mauna-fair’ held?
(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Palipachau, Jaunsar, Rawai
(c) Chamoli
(d) Ranikhet
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]
Ans. (b) Palipachau, Jaunsar, Rawai
- At Mauna-fair, which takes place in Palipachau, Jaunsar and Rawai, people get together in groups to go fishing.
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15. In Uttaranchal the Bagwal or Bagwai festival is celebrated with joy and gaiety, it is the festival of :
(a) Holi
(b) Deepawali
(c) Dussehra
(d) Sankranti
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]
Ans. (b) Deepawali
- The Bagwal or Bagwai festival is celebrated on Yam Daritiya (Bhai Dooj) by the people of Garhwal, which is the day after Deepawali.
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16. In which of the following states is the ‘Nanda Devi festival’ celebrated?
(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Manipur
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar
[Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]
Ans. (a) Uttarakhand
- People in Uttarakhand celebrate the Nanda Devi Festival to honor the Goddess Nanda and Sunanda.
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17. The temple of Katarmal is related to which deity?
(a) Shiva
(b) Sun
(c) Ganesh
(d) Kartikeya
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (b) Sun
- Katarmal Temple, also known as Bara Aditya Temple, was built by a Katyuri King, Katarmalla, between the 9th and 13th centuries in Uttarakhand style.
- It is located in Almora district and is dedicated to the Sun God.
- It is the second most important Sun Temple after the famous Konark Temple in Odisha.
- The main statue in Katarmal Temple is of Lord Sun.
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18. The famous Sun Temple of Uttarakhand is situated at –
(a) Purnagiri ² Tanakpur
(b) Katarmal ² Almora
(c) Gangotri ² Uttarkashi
(d) Bhawali ² Nainital
[Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (b) Katarmal ² Almora
- The Katarmal temple, also known as the Bara Aditya temple, was built by a Katyuri king, Katarmalla, between the 9th and 13th centuries in the Uttarakhand style.
- It is located in the Almora district and is dedicated to the Sun God.
- It is the second most important Sun temple after the famous Konark Temple of Odisha.
- The main statue in the temple is of Lord Sun.
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19. Golu Devata Temple is located in the district of –
(a) Pithoragarh
(b) Almora
(c) Bageshwar
(d) Nainital
[Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]
Ans. (b) Almora
- The temple dedicated to Lord Golu is situated in Almora district of Kumaon, in the state of Uttarakhand.
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20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists.
List-1 List-II
(Fair) (Places in Uttaranchal)
A. Bagwal 1. Darma
B. Chaiti 2. Devidhura
C. Gabaladev 3. Kashipur
D. Mostamana 4. Pithoragarh
Code :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 4 3
(b) 2 3 1 4
(c) 3 4 2 1
(d) 4 1 3 2
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (b) 2 3 1 4
The correct match is as follows –
Fair Places of Uttarakhand
Bagwal |
Devidhura Kumaon |
Chaiti |
Kashipur |
Gabla Dev |
Darama |
Moshtmano |
Pithoragarh |
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21. Match List-I (Dialects) with List-II (Areas) and find out the correct answer using the codes given below:
List – I List – II
(Dialect) (Area)
A. Garhwali 1. Garhwal
B. Kumaoni 2. Kumaon
C. Bhutia 3. Pithoragarh
D. Jaunsari 4. Dehradun
Code :
A B C D
(a) 1 2 3 4
(b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 3 2 1 4
(d) 4 3 2 1
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]
Ans. (a) 1 2 3 4
The correct match is as follows–
Dialects Region
Garhwali |
Garhwal |
Kumaoni |
Kumaon |
Bhotia |
Pithoragarh |
Jaunsari |
Dehradun |
The word formation of Garhwali is based on Hindi.
It draws its roots from a pure form of Shaurseni. Kumaoni is more influenced by the Awadhi dialect. |
22. Match the following Fairs/Festivals with their places and select the correct answer from the code given below :
Fairs / Festivals Places
A. Surkhanda Festival 1. Devidhura
B. Jaul Jivi Fair 2. Purnagiri Temple, Near Tanakpur
C. Purnagiri Fair 3. Dharchula
D. Bagwal Fair 4. Chamba
Code :
A B C D
(a) 2 3 4 1
(b) 3 4 2 1
(c) 1 2 3 4
(d) 4 3 2 1
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (d) 4 3 2 1
The correct match is as follows –
Fair/Festival Place
Surkanda Festival |
Chamba |
Jaul Jivi Fair |
Dharchula |
Purnagiri Fair |
Purnagiri Temple, near Tanakpur |
Bagwal Fair |
Devidhura |
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23. One of the Twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva is located at–
(a) Haridwar
(b) Rishikesh
(c) Badrinath
(d) Kedarnath
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]
Ans. (d) Kedarnath
- Kedarnath is situated near the Mandakini River in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand.
- It is one of the 12 holy sites dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- The Kedarnath temple was constructed by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century.
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24. The winter abode of Kedarnath is–
(a) Rudra Prayag
(b) Gupta-Kashi
(c) Gopeshwar
(d) Ukhi-math
[Uttrakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]
Ans. (d) Ukhi-math
- Kedarnath lives in the Ukhi Math area during winter.
- That area is in the Kalifat Malla region of Rudraprayag district.
- There is an important temple of Uttarakhand, called the
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25. Which one of the following is NOT included in the Panch-Kedar group?
(a) Kalpeshwar
(b) Rudranath
(c) Tungnath
(d) Vishwanath
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]
Ans. (d) Vishwanath
- Panch-Kedar temple is located in the Garhwal Himalayan region in Uttarakhand.
- Temples of the Panchkedar chain are –
(1) Kedarnath (2) Tungnath (3) Rudranath (4) Madhyamaheshwar or Madyamahaeswar (5) Kalpeshwar
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26. Badrinath temple is situated in –
(a) Chamoli district
(b) Rudra Prayag district
(c) Tehri district
(d) Uttarkashi district
[Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]
Ans. (a) Chamoli district
- The Badrinath Temple is situated in the Garhwal Hills of Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district.
- It is part of the four sacred places (Char Dham) set up by Adi Shankaracharya.
- It is a temple of Lord Vishnu, located near the Alaknanda River.
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27. ‘Garu-Ghadi Yatra’ to Badrinath starts from –
(a) Narendranagar
(b) Haridwar
(c) Rishikesh
(d) Tehri
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (a) Narendranagar
- The special oil pitcher used to decorate Lord Badrinath is called Gadu-Ghari.
- The Gadu-Ghari Yatra (Oil-pitcher tour) begins at the Tehri Royal Court in Nare
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28. Which temple is nearest to Ranikhet?
(a) Kalika Temple
(b) Kot Ki Mai
(c) Hokara Devi
(d) Gaura Mai
[Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]
Ans. (a) Kalika Temple
- The Kalika temple, located in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, is devoted to the Hindu Goddess Kali.
- It is located six kilometers away from Ranikhet in the Almora District.
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