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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
24 November, 2025
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Q1. According to the Kaushitaki Brahmana, where is the abode of the Goddess of Speech (Vak Devi) said to be?
(A) Mount Kailash
(B) Badrikashram
(C) Kedarnath
(D) Nanda Devi
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Explanation: In the Kaushitaki Brahmana, the abode of Vak Devi (Saraswati) is mentioned as Badrikashram. This place is associated with the present-day Badrinath region, which is considered extremely sacred from religious and cultural perspectives.
Q2. How many divisions of the Himalayas are described in the Skanda Purana?
(A) Three
(B) Four
(C) Five
(D) Seven
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Explanation: The Skanda Purana describes five Himalayan divisions — Nepal, Kedarkhand, Manaskhand, Kashmir, and Jalandhar. These divisions represent different geographical and religious regions of the Himalayas.
Q3. Kedarkhand is associated with which region?
(A) Kumaon
(B) Garhwal
(C) Haridwar
(D) Jalandhar
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Explanation: Kedarkhand is associated with the Garhwal region. According to the Skanda Purana, the vast area from Maya (Haridwar) to the Himalayas is referred to as Kedarkhand. The famous shrine of Kedarnath, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is located in this region.
Q4. Which region does Manaskhand represent?
(A) Garhwal
(B) Kumaon
(C) Haridwar
(D) Nepal
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Explanation: Manaskhand represents the Kumaon region. The Skanda Purana refers to the area from Nanda Devi Mountain to Kalgiri as Manaskhand. This region is religiously significant due to the Nanda Devi temples and various pilgrimage sites.
Q5. What is the combined region of Kedarkhand and Manaskhand referred to as in the Puranas?
(A) Himavant
(B) Ilavarta
(C) Brahmpur
(D) Uttara-Kuru
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Explanation: In the Puranas, the combined region of Kedarkhand and Manaskhand is referred to as Brahmpur, Khasdesh, Ilavarta, and Uttar-Khand. These names signify that the region was considered extremely important from religious, cultural, and philosophical viewpoints.
