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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
27 November, 2025
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Q1. How many forts of the Asura king Shambara are mentioned as destroyed in the Rigveda?
(A) 80
(B) 90
(C) 100
(D) 120
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Explanation: The Rigveda mentions that 100 forts of the Asura king Shambara were destroyed by Indra and Sudas. This event symbolizes the Arya–Anarya conflicts, where Indra is portrayed as a symbol of bravery and divine strength.
Q2. After the great deluge, where did the Saptarishis protect their lives?
(A) Kedarnath
(B) Prāṇa (Mana) village
(C) Gangotri
(D) Alkapuri
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Explanation: After the deluge, the Saptarishis protected their lives at Prāṇa or Mana village. This location lies near Badrinath Dham and is considered symbolic of the rebirth of human civilization.
Q3. Where was the capital of Kubera located in the Garhwal region?
(A) Kedarnath
(B) Alkapuri
(C) Badrinath
(D) Kailash
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Explanation: In the Garhwal region, the capital of Kubera (the god of wealth) was Alkapuri. This place was known as the city of the gods and is also believed to have been the abode of Manu, the progenitor of humankind. Alkapuri is traditionally described as the prosperous capital of Kubera.
Q4. On which mountain in the Himalayan belt of Tehri Garhwal are Vashishta Cave, Vashishta Kund, and Vashishta Ashram located?
(A) Nag Tibba Mountain
(B) Vison Mountain
(C) Chandrashila Mountain
(D) Surkanda Mountain
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Explanation: Vison Mountain, located in the Himalayan belt of Tehri Garhwal, is home to the Vashishta Cave, Vashishta Kund, and Vashishta Ashram. This sacred place is associated with the sage Vashishta, one of the Saptarishis, who is believed to have performed penance here.
Q5. In the temple of Lord Rama located in Devprayag, which deity did he worship through penance?
(A) Lord Vishnu
(B) Lord Shiva
(C) Brahma
(D) Indra
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Explanation: At Devprayag, an ancient temple of Lord Rama exists where he performed penance to Lord Shiva. Devprayag, situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Alaknanda rivers, is a highly important religious site.
