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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
01 December, 2025
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Q1. Who ruled over Gangadwar during the Mahabharata period?
(A) Asura Banasura
(B) King Virata
(C) Naga King Kauravya
(D) Subahu
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Explanation: During the Mahabharata period, Naga King Kauravya ruled over the region of Gangadwar. This area was an important center of the Naga dynasty. Meanwhile, Subahu ruled over Srinagar, and Asura Banasura held power north of the Mandakini River.
Q2. In which text is the arrival of the Pandavas in the Garhwal region mentioned?
(A) Adi Parva
(B) Sabha Parva
(C) Vana Parva
(D) Bhishma Parva
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Explanation: According to the Vana Parva, the Pandavas visited the Garhwal region accompanied by Sage Lomasha. This journey was part of their exile period, during which they visited many sacred sites and hermitages in the area.
Q3. Which two ancient educational centers of Garhwal were famous in ancient times?
(A) Kankhal and Kedarnath
(B) Badrikashram and Kanvashram
(C) Srinagar and Devprayag
(D) Gangotri and Yamunotri
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Explanation: The two major ancient educational centers in Garhwal were Badrikashram and Kanvashram. Both were great hubs of learning, religion, philosophy, and spiritual practice where many sages composed and studied the Vedas, Upanishads, and Puranas.
Q4. What name is used for the Uttarakhand region in the Rigveda?
(A) Ilavarta
(B) Kurukshetra
(C) Ushinagar
(D) Kedarkhand
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Explanation: In the Rigveda, Uttarakhand is referred to as Ushinagar. This name highlights the ancient Vedic heritage and early civilizational development of the region. Buddhist literature also mentions that Lord Buddha traveled towards “Urdhvaj,” which is identified with Kankhal near Haridwar.
Q5. Why is Kanvashram famous?
(A) Because it was the place of penance of King Harishchandra
(B) Because of the love story of Dushyanta and Shakuntala
(C) Because it is the birthplace of Lord Vishnu
(D) Because it was the hermitage of Sage Valmiki
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Explanation: Kanvashram, located in Kotdwar (Pauri district), is famous for the legendary love story of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala. Shakuntala was the daughter of Sage Vishwamitra and Apsara Menaka, while Dushyanta was the king of Hastinapur. Their story is immortalized in Indian literature and culture.
