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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
28 November, 2025
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Q1. Who performed penance in the Tapovan region of Tehri Garhwal?
(A) Hanuman
(B) Lakshman
(C) Bharat
(D) Shatrughna
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Explanation: Lakshman performed penance in the Tapovan region of Tehri Garhwal. This sacred place, located on the banks of the Ganga, is believed to be where Lakshman worshipped Lord Shiva and undertook austerities.
Q2. Where was Banasura’s capital during the Ramayana period?
(A) Srinagar
(B) Joshimath
(C) Kedarnath
(D) Haridwar
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Explanation: During the Ramayana period, Banasura ruled in the Garhwal region and his capital was Jyotishpur, which is known today as Joshimath. This town is a major pilgrimage site in Uttarakhand.
Q3. In which section (Parva) of the Mahabharata is Kedarnath referred to as “Bhringatunga”?
(A) Sabha Parva
(B) Vana Parva
(C) Bhishma Parva
(D) Drona Parva
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Explanation: In the Vana Parva of the Mahabharata, Kedarnath is referred to as Bhringatunga. This name symbolizes the great height and natural beauty of the region, which is renowned as a sacred site dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Q4. Which tribes held dominance in the Garhwal region during the Mahabharata period?
(A) Yadava and Trivashu
(B) Pulinda (Kuninda) and Kirata
(C) Shunga and Satavahana
(D) Naga and Hun
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Explanation: According to the Vana Parva, the Garhwal region during the Mahabharata period was dominated by the Pulinda (Kuninda) and Kirata tribes. These communities lived in Himalayan regions and were known for their mountain-based lifestyle.
Q5. In which sections of the Mahabharata are the Kunindas mentioned?
(A) Sabha Parva, Vana Parva, Bhishma Parva
(B) Drona Parva, Shalya Parva, Anushasana Parva
(C) Adi Parva, Udyoga Parva, Shanti Parva
(D) Vana Parva, Karna Parva, Shalya Parva
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Explanation: The Kunindas are mentioned in the Sabha Parva, Vana (Aranyaka) Parva, and Bhishma Parva of the Mahabharata. These references show their significant role in the social and political landscape of the time.
