UKPSC Uttarakhand GK — Previous Year Questions

This page has 100 solved questions on Uttarakhand GK across 2 papers (2024–2025). Every one is solved below — open a question for the answer, why it is right, and why each wrong option was written to tempt you.

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UKPSC's Paper I syllabus states this directly: "Minimum 1/3 questions will be asked with the reference of state of Uttarakhand in total questions 150." UnlockIAS groups those Uttarakhand-referenced questions — drawn from across all six units, not filed under one — into a single page, for revision.

1. 2025Q1Consider the following statements according to Uttarakhand Census – 2011: 1. Rudraprayag district has the least population in Uttarakhand. 2. Nainital district is at the third place in terms of population in the state of Uttarakhand. 3. Sex-ratio in Uttarakhand is 963. 4. The population density of Uttarakhand is 189. Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?Answer: C
2. 2025Q2According to Uttarakhand Economic Survey 2024-25, what was the projected growth rate of the Gross State Domestic Product (at constant prices) of Uttarakhand in 2024-25?Answer: C
3. 2025Q3In Uttarakhand, where is the unit of Hindustan Machine Tools situated?Answer: A
4. 2025Q4The craft products of the Uttarakhand state are sold by which brand name?Answer: D
5. 2025Q5What is the total score obtained by Uttarakhand in the 6th Food Security Index, 2024?Answer: C
6. 2025Q6What is the score of Uttarakhand in NITI Aayog’s SDG India Index, 2023-24?Answer: A
7. 2025Q13Where is the Herbal Research and Development Institute of Uttarakhand situated?Answer: B
8. 2025Q14As per Uttarakhand Budget 2025-26, the amount allocated for Char Dham Road network improvement is ______.Answer: B
9. 2025Q20Consider the following statements about Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve: 1. It is a World Heritage Site. 2. Its inhabitants include snow leopard, musk deer and blue sheep. Choose the correct answer using the options below:Answer: C
10. 2025Q42Which one of the following is incorrect about Uttarakhand’s first nano-fabrication facility for semiconductor research set up by I.I.T. Roorkee?Answer: B
11. 2025Q43Which one of the following is incorrect about the event ‘Surya Dev Bhoomi Challenge’ organised by the Indian Army and the Uttarakhand Government?Answer: B
12. 2025Q47Which one of the following is incorrectly matched about festivals/exhibitions/expos held in Uttarakhand in 2025?Answer: D
13. 2025Q48After the successful completion of the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, India is preparing itself to host ____ Olympics.Answer: B
14. 2025Q49Which one of the following books is NOT written by Pushpesh Pant, a noted author of Uttarakhand?Answer: C
15. 2025Q50Where was the closing ceremony of the 38th National Games held?Answer: B
16. 2025Q51The Silkyara Tunnel spanning ____ is expected to shorten the distance between Gangotri and Yamunotri by more than 20 km.Answer: C
17. 2025Q52Which of the following UNESCO World Heritage Sites is/are located in Uttarakhand? Choose the correct option: A. Valley of Flowers B. Kaziranga National Park C. Mountain Railways of India D. Nanda Devi National ParkAnswer: D
18. 2025Q53Who among the following received the Padma Shri Award in 2025 for social work from Uttarakhand?Answer: C
19. 2025Q54Which of the following is incorrectly matched about Central Government Institutes located in Uttarakhand?Answer: D
20. 2025Q69Consider the following statements: 1. During the Gurkha Administration, the Judge was called ‘VICHARI’. 2. The other judicial workers were also called ‘SABHA’. 3. For the prompt justice the officer appointed was called ‘DIVYA’. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Answer: C
21. 2025Q70Consider the following statements and select the correct statement(s): 1. Somchand appointed four fort guards – Karki, Bora, Taragi and Chaudhary. 2. All the above were jointly called ‘CHAR Aal’.Answer: C
22. 2025Q71What were the duties of ‘KAMIN’ in Uttarakhand during the Colonial period?Answer: A
23. 2025Q75By which name did the Chinese traveller Hiuen-Tsang address the Kumaon region ?Answer: B
24. 2025Q76Who founded a branch of the 'Home-Rule League' at Dehradun in 1918 ?Answer: C
25. 2025Q77In 1918, at which place did Badridutt Pandey meet Mahatma Gandhi and inform him about the Coolie-Begar System ?Answer: B
26. 2025Q78Which of the following is NOT correctly matched ?Answer: C
27. 2025Q79During whose reign did English education start in the Tehri-Princely State ?Answer: C
28. 2025Q80At which place was the fourth conference of 'Kumaon Parisad' held ?Answer: C
29. 2025Q81Consider the following statements : 1. Parmar king Fateh Shah invited Guru Ram Rai to his kingdom. 2. He welcomed the construction of a Gurudwara at Dehradun. 3. He granted four villages – Chhayawala, Bhujanwala, Panditwari and Ghantawala – to him. Choose the correct answer :Answer: C
30. 2025Q82In 1814, who led the English forces in the 'Dehradun Military Campaign' of the Anglo-Gurkha War ?Answer: B
31. 2025Q85Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to the 'Garhwal Painting' style ? 1. Shyamdas and Hardas came to Srinagar in May 1658 to the court of Prithvipati Shah. 2. They were given the post of 'Tasbirdaar' in the court of art-loving Garhwal kings.Answer: C
32. 2025Q86At which place were native doctors appointed by Traill in 1833 ?Answer: B
33. 2025Q87Who established the 'Garhwal-Union' and the 'Garhwal Hitkarini Sabha' ?Answer: D
34. 2025Q102Consider the following statements with reference to animal husbandry in Uttarakhand and select the correct answer using the codes given below: 1. Animal husbandry is a supplementary occupation of agriculture. 2. Sheep rearing in the mountainous areas has been affected by environmental degradation. Codes:Answer: C
35. 2025Q103Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? Name of Airport – District (a) Nainisaini – Pithoragarh (b) Gauchar – Rudraprayag (c) Chinyalisour – Uttarkashi (d) Pantnagar – Udham Singh NagarAnswer: B
36. 2025Q104Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer using the codes given below: List – I (Wild-Life Sanctuary) A. Askot Wild Life Sanctuary B. Binsar Wild Life Sanctuary C. Govind Wild Life Sanctuary D. Nandhaur Wild Life Sanctuary List – II (Location) 1. Uttarkashi 2. Nainital 3. Almora 4. Pithoragarh Codes:Answer: C
37. 2025Q105Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the options given below: Statement 1: Uttarakhand is highly vulnerable to climate change. Statement 2: Climate change is causing water stress and depleting biodiversity in Uttarakhand.Answer: C
38. 2025Q106Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the options given below: Statement 1: The State Council for Climate Change (SCCC) of Uttarakhand was established in the year 2011. Statement 2: The responsibility of preparing the Uttarakhand Action Plan on Climate Change (UAPCC) was given to the State Revenue Department.Answer: A
39. 2025Q107Which of the following districts of Uttarakhand has the highest agricultural land?Answer: A
40. 2025Q108Given below are two statements, one is Assertion (A) and the other is Reason (R). Select the correct answer from the codes given: Assertion (A) : Uttarakhand is rich in forest and bio-diversity. Reason (R) : Topography and climate primarily determine the forest and bio-diversity.Answer: B
41. 2025Q109Which of the following is the correct order of rivers from west to east in Uttarakhand?Answer: A
42. 2025Q110Which of the following is the correct order of the physiographic regions of Uttarakhand from south to north?Answer: C
43. 2025Q111Which of the following groups of districts of Uttarakhand is correct in descending order of sex-ratio according to the Census of India 2011?Answer: A
44. 2025Q112Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? Mineral — LocationAnswer: D
45. 2025Q113Consider the following statements and select the correct answer from the options given below: Statement 1 : Vanrawats are dwellers of the Pithoragarh district. Statement 2 : Vanrawats practised shifting cultivation until it was banned by the forest department.Answer: A
46. 2025Q114Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched? National Park — Year of EstablishmentAnswer: A
47. 2025Q129Consider the following statements about mobile courts in Uttarakhand and choose the correct answer from the options given below: 1. Under mobile e-courts project, mobile vans having facilities of court rooms, computer, printer and internet connectivity will visit villages. 2. The idea is to deliver justice at the door steps of the public living particularly in remote areas.Answer: C
48. 2025Q133Where was the first Asian Mayors’ Conference held in Uttarakhand in 2006?Answer: C
49. 2025Q134Which of the following records is NOT maintained by the Panchayats in Uttarakhand?Answer: A
50. 2025Q136In which of the following years were the Jaunsari, Tharu, Bhotia, Buksa and Raji tribes declared Scheduled Tribes in Uttarakhand?Answer: A
51. 2025Q139Consider the following statements with reference to Uttarakhand and choose the correct answer: 1. The executive of Uttarakhand includes the Governor as the head of the State. 2. It also includes the Chief Minister and his/her Council of Ministers.Answer: B
52. 2025Q140Consider the following statements about the Uttarakhand Human Rights Commission (UHRC) and choose the correct option: 1. The UHRC came into existence on 13 May 2013. 2. The objective of UHRC was to bring about greater accountability and transparency in governance.Answer: C
53. 2025Q141Who among the following performed the roles of Speaker and Pro-tem Speaker of the Uttarakhand State Assembly more than once?Answer: A
54. 2024Q14Which of the following is a point of confluence of river Jadganga and Bhagirathi?Answer: A
55. 2024Q15‘Utadhura Pass’ is situated near which one of the following glaciers of Uttarakhand?Answer: B
56. 2024Q16Which of the following has traditionally been called the “Farmer’s best friend” in Uttarakhand?Answer: D
57. 2024Q17Temporary habitats in the high-altitude pastures of Garhwal Himalayas are called:Answer: B
58. 2024Q18Which of the following statements are true according to Census of India 2011 data? (1) Uttarkashi district has the lowest population density in Uttarakhand. (2) Rudraprayag district has the highest sex ratio in Uttarakhand. (3) Udham Singh Nagar has the highest percentage of Muslim population. Choose the correct option:Answer: D
59. 2024Q19Which of the following National Parks of Uttarakhand was included in the Project Tiger Scheme in 2015?Answer: B
60. 2024Q20Arrange the following districts in descending order according to percentage of Scheduled Tribe population to total population (Census of India 2011) and choose the correct option:Answer: A
61. 2024Q21Durmital is located in which of the following districts of Uttarakhand?Answer: B
62. 2024Q22Arrange the districts in ascending order of female literacy rate and choose the correct option:Answer: A
63. 2024Q23Which of the following streams is a tributary of the Girthi river in Uttarakhand?Answer: A
64. 2024Q24Who started the “Maiti Movement” aimed at plantation?Answer: B
65. 2024Q25Select the correct pair of river basins separated by the Dudhatoli Mountain Range.Answer: C
66. 2024Q26According to Forest Survey Report-2021, which of the following district has the highest percentage of forest cover (percentage of forest cover to total geographical area of the district) in Uttarakhand?Answer: B
67. 2024Q35Match the hydroelectric projects with the river on which they are constructed: A. Koteshwar B. Kulhal C. Tapoban Vishnugad D. Vishnuprayag 1. Asan 2. Alaknanda 3. Bhagirathi 4. DhauliAnswer: D
68. 2024Q45Who among the following was the first Chief Minister of Uttarakhand?Answer: C
69. 2024Q46How many women MLAs were there in the first Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand?Answer: D
70. 2024Q48Which parliament seat of Uttarakhand State is reserved for Scheduled Caste?Answer: C
71. 2024Q49Who among the following was the Human Resource Development/Education Minister from Uttarakhand in the Central Government in the year 2019?Answer: D
72. 2024Q60Who among the following has NOT been the Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court?Answer: D
73. 2024Q61What percentage (approximately) of Uttarakhand is plain area?Answer: C
74. 2024Q63UTDB is established in Uttarakhand to promote ______.Answer: B
75. 2024Q64In Uttarakhand State, which district got first place in fish production in 2022-2023?Answer: C
76. 2024Q65Which district of Uttarakhand has the highest forest-cover share (percentage) with respect to its total geographical area?Answer: B
77. 2024Q66When did the Government of Uttarakhand pass the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act?Answer: C
78. 2024Q67On the basis of NFHS-2019-21 survey, the multidimensional poverty in Uttarakhand in 2019-21 wasAnswer: D
79. 2024Q75As per Census-2011, which of the following districts of Uttarakhand had the lowest female literacy rate?Answer: C
80. 2024Q86Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?Answer: C
81. 2024Q87Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?Answer: C
82. 2024Q110Nivedita Karki, honoured with the Teelu Rauteli State Level Award 2023, is associated with which sport?Answer: D
83. 2024Q111The Election Commission of India announced seven phases for General Elections 2024. In which phase were elections held in Uttarakhand?Answer: A
84. 2024Q112Which of the following folk dances/celebrations of Uttarakhand is included in UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list?Answer: A
85. 2024Q113Who has been appointed as the first woman Chief Secretary of Uttarakhand?Answer: B
86. 2024Q114The Hindu pilgrimage place named ‘Purnagiri’ is situated in which district of Uttarakhand?Answer: C
87. 2024Q115The headquarters of which of the following is located in Dehradun, the capital of Uttarakhand?Answer: B
88. 2024Q116The train for the Manaskhand Corridor Yatra was proposed to start from which railway station?Answer: C
89. 2024Q117Who has been appointed as the first woman Chief Justice of Uttarakhand High Court?Answer: B
90. 2024Q136Which one of the following is correctly matched? Painted Rock Shelters Site — DistrictAnswer: D
91. 2024Q137Who issued the ‘Chitreshwar’ type of coins in Uttarakhand?Answer: B
92. 2024Q138Which Mughal Emperor sent the survey team to Garhwal to explore the origin of Ganga river?Answer: A
93. 2024Q140In which year ‘Kumaon Water Rules’ were implemented?Answer: B
94. 2024Q141In Tehri Riyasat under which Deputy Commissioner Thakur Jodh Singh Negi was appointed as a settlement officer?Answer: C
95. 2024Q142Which Parmar ruler is known as ‘Garv-Bhanjan’ in the history of Garhwal?Answer: C
96. 2024Q143Which one among the following royal dynasties is associated with the Taleshwar copper plate grants?Answer: B
97. 2024Q144‘Barahat Shakti Stambh’ inscription is related to which of the following?Answer: A
98. 2024Q146Between which of the following two kingdoms the battle of ‘Tamadhaund’ was fought?Answer: B
99. 2024Q147Who chaired the first conference of ‘Kumaon Parishad’ organised at Almora in 1917?Answer: B
100. 2024Q148Who was the founder of newspaper ‘Samata’?Answer: A