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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
06 December, 2025
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Q1. Why are the Kunindas considered the first political power to rule in Uttarakhand?
(A) Their inscriptions are the oldest
(B) Their rule is confirmed through their coins
(C) They were descendants of the Mauryan emperors
(D) They were the first to unify Uttarakhand
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Explanation: The rule of the Kunindas is directly confirmed by their coins, which bear the names and titles of their rulers. These coins provide clear evidence of their political authority, territorial extent, and religious affiliations. Other options, such as being Mauryan descendants or unifying Uttarakhand, are not historically proven, whereas the archaeological significance of their coins provides the strongest proof of their sovereignty.
Q2. What was the first capital of the Kunindas?
(A) Shatrughna
(B) Kalkoot
(C) Sunet
(D) Srinagar
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Explanation: The first capital of the Kunindas was Kalkoot, indicating that their early seat of power was located in the mountainous region. Later, they made Shatrughna their second capital. The other places—Sunet and Srinagar—were within the broader region of Kuninda influence but were not their capitals.
Q3. Which religion did the Kunindas follow?
(A) Buddhism
(B) Jainism
(C) Vedic Religion
(D) Shaivism
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Explanation: The Kuninda rulers were followers of Shaivism. Their coins and symbols bear clear markers of Shiva worship. Although Buddhism and Jainism were spreading during that period, the Kunindas particularly leaned toward Shaiva traditions.
Q4. How are the Kunindas described in the Mahabharata?
(A) As a Shudra caste
(B) As a warrior community
(C) As Dwij (twice-born)
(D) As a Vaishya class
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Explanation: In the Mahabharata, the Kunindas are described as Dwij, and their kings are referred to as Dwijashrestha (the best among the twice-born). This indicates that they belonged to a respected higher varna, known both for their learning and valor.
Q5. From which regions have the coins of the Kunindas been found?
(A) Thatyud, Devdunga, Srinagar, Bhaidgaon, Katyur Valley
(B) Haridwar, Dehradun, Nainital, Tanakpur
(C) Ludhiana, Amritsar, Kangra, Mathura
(D) Ujjain, Sanchi, Pataliputra, Rajgir
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Explanation: Kuninda coins have been discovered from Thatyud in Tehri Garhwal, Devdunga in Uttarkashi, Sumari (Srinagar), Bhaidgaon in Pauri, and the Katyur Valley of Kumaon. These locations across Uttarakhand indicate the wide geographical reach of the Kuninda kingdom. The other options represent regions outside Uttarakhand.
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