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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
07 December, 2025
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Q1. Which of the following statements is most accurate regarding the duration of the rule of the Kartikeyapura dynasty?
(A) The first two branches of the dynasty ruled for about 300 years
(B) The 14 rulers of the first three branches ruled for about 300 years
(C) All 15 rulers together ruled for more than 300 years
(D) Only the Salodaditya branch ruled for 300 years
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Explanation: The Kartikeyapura dynasty is considered the first historical dynasty of the Central Himalayas. The 14 rulers of its first three branches—the Basantadeva branch, Nimbaradeva branch, and Salodaditya branch—ruled for approximately 300 years. According to Yashwant Singh Katoch, if Salodaditya is regarded as a separate founder, the total number of rulers becomes 15. Option A is incorrect as it mentions only two branches, whereas there were three. Option C is misleading because the figure of 15 rulers is based on a particular interpretation. Option D is completely incorrect because the Salodaditya branch was only the third branch, not the entire ruling span.
Q2. Which of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
(A) First branch – Basantadeva dynasty
(B) Second branch – Nimbaradeva dynasty
(C) Third branch – Salodaditya dynasty
(D) Fourth branch – Lalitshuradeva dynasty
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Explanation: The Kartikeyapura dynasty is divided into only three branches—the first Basantadeva dynasty, the second Nimbaradeva dynasty, and the third Salodaditya dynasty. There was no fourth branch, therefore option D is incorrect. Lalitshuradeva was an important ruler whose inscriptions have been obtained from Pandukeshwar and Kandara, but he did not found a separate branch. Options A, B, and C are correctly matched and reflect the tripartite structure of the dynasty.
Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the sequential development of the capitals of the Kartikeyapura dynasty:
I. The initial capital was at Kartikeyapura, south of Joshimath
II. The second capital was established near Baijnath in the Katyur valley of Almora
III. Dhikuli was used as the winter capital
IV. Lakhanpur, on the bank of the Ramganga, was an important capital center
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only I, II and III
(C) Only II, III and IV
(D) I, II, III and IV
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Explanation: All four statements are correct and reflect the multi-centred capital system of the Katyuri rulers. Statement I is correct as the first capital was Kartikeyapura south of Joshimath. Statement II is correct as the second capital was established near Baijnath (Vaidyanath-Kartikeyapura) in the Katyur valley. Statement III is correct because Dhikuli (Ganevala Bhad) served as the winter capital in the 7th century. Statement IV is also correct as Cunningham mentions Lakhanpur on the bank of the Ramganga as a capital, also noted by Hiuen-Tsang. This multi-capital system reflects geographical, climatic, and administrative necessities.
Q4. Evaluate the following statements regarding inscriptions related to the Katyuri rulers:
I. A total of 9 inscriptions have been found, written in the Kutile script
II. The name of the first ruler Basantadeva is known from the inscription of Tribhuvanaraja
III. Three donation charters of Lalitshuradeva have been obtained
IV. All inscriptions have been found only from Bageshwar
Select the correct statements:
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only I, II and III
(C) Only II and III
(D) I, II, III and IV
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Explanation: Statement I is correct because nine inscriptions of the Kartikeyapura dynasty written in Kutile script have been discovered. Statement II is correct because the inscription of Tribhuvanaraja from Bageshwar mentions the first Katyuri ruler Basantadeva. Statement III is also correct because three charters of Lalitshuradeva have been obtained—two from Pandukeshwar and one from Kandara. Statement IV is incorrect because inscriptions and copper plates have been found from five places—Bageshwar, Pandukeshwar, Kandara, Baijnath, and Champawat, not only from Bageshwar.
Q5. Consider the following pairs of major inscriptions of the Kartikeyapura dynasty and their associated rulers:
I. Pandukeshwar copper plate – Lalitsuradeva
II. Bageshwar inscription – Bhudeva
III. Baleshwar temple copper plate – Deshatadeva
IV. Kandara grant – Tribhuvanaraja
Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only I, II and III
(C) Only II, III and IV
(D) I, II, III and IV
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Explanation: Pair I is correct because the Pandukeshwar copper plate belongs to Lalitsuradeva (Lalitshuradeva). Pair II is correct because Bhudeva is associated with the Bageshwar inscription. Pair III is correct because Deshatadeva’s copper plate inscription from Baleshwar temple is one of the important records. Pair IV is incorrect because the Kandara grant belonged to Lalitshuradeva, not Tribhuvanaraja. The inscription of Tribhuvanaraja comes from Bageshwar, from which the name of the first ruler Basantadeva is known. Therefore, only the first three pairs are correct.
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