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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
10 December, 2025
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Q1. While evaluating the historical significance of the Katyuri (Kartikeyapura) dynasty, which of the following statements is the most appropriate?
(A) It was only a religious dynasty with limited political influence
(B) It was the first historical dynasty of the Central Himalayas that established organized शासन (administration), an inscriptional tradition, and wide geographical control
(C) It was a short-lived dynasty about which very little is known
(D) It was only a locally important dynasty with no historical evidence
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Explanation: Option B is the most appropriate because it presents the Katyuri (Kartikeyapura) dynasty in a comprehensive way. It is regarded as the first historical dynasty of the Central Himalayas, which ruled in a stable and organized manner for nearly 300 years. The discovery of nine inscriptions proves the existence of an inscriptional tradition. Inscriptions from Bageshwar, Pandukeshwar, Kandara, Baijnath, and Champawat show its wide geographical control. The system of multiple capitals indicates administrative maturity.
Option A is wrong because it ignores the dynasty’s political influence.
Option C is incorrect because a 300-year rule cannot be considered short-lived, and abundant evidence exists.
Option D is completely incorrect because inscriptions and scholarly research provide strong historical proof.
Q2. With reference to the titles adopted by Basantadev, the founder of the first family of the Kartikeyapura dynasty, consider the following statements:
I. He held the title Paramabhattaraka
II. He held the title Maharajadhiraja
III. He held the title Parameshvara
IV. He held the title Giriraja Chakrachudamani
Which of the above 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: Basantadev bore the title Paramabhattaraka Maharajadhiraja Parameshvara, indicating his supreme political and religious authority.
Statements I, II and III are correct because these titles mean:
- Paramabhattaraka – the supreme lord
- Maharajadhiraja – king of kings
- Parameshvara – the supreme divine ruler
Statement IV is incorrect because the title Giriraja Chakrachudamani is associated with Emperor Shrivasudeva, whose name is engraved in the Vasudeva Temple at Joshimath. This title seems to be a general royal epithet of Katyuri rulers, not specifically of Basantadev.
Q3. Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding the religious and cultural contributions of Basantadev?
(A) He donated a village named Swarneshwar to a temple
(B) He built the Narasimha Temple at Joshimath
(C) He donated land to the Vyaghreshwar Temple
(D) His donations are mentioned in the Bageshwar inscription
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Explanation: Option C is incorrect because the land donation to the Vyaghreshwar Temple was made by Tribhuvanraj, not Basantadev. Tribhuvanraj was the last ruler of the Basantadev lineage.
Option A is correct because the Bageshwar inscription records Basantadev’s donation of the village Swarneshwar to a temple.
Option B is correct because Basantadev constructed the Narasimha Temple at Joshimath, showing his devotion to Vaishnavism.
Option D is correct because Basantadev’s donations are clearly mentioned in the Bageshwar inscription.
Q4. What important information is obtained from the inscription in the Vasudeva Temple at Joshimath?
(A) Details of Basantadev’s military campaigns
(B) Evidence of the Katyuri royal title Giriraja Chakrachudamani
(C) Genealogy of Kharpardeva
(D) Details of Tribhuvanraj’s treaties
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Explanation: In the ancient Vasudeva Temple at Joshimath, the inscription mentions “Shrivasudeva Giriraja Chakrachudamani.” This proves that the Katyuri kings bore the royal title Giriraja Chakrachudamani, meaning “the supreme ruler among the kings of the mountains.”
Giriraja means “king of mountains,” and Chakrachudamani signifies a universal or crowned emperor. This title reflects the supreme political authority of the Katyuri rulers in the Himalayan region.
Options A, C, and D are incorrect because the inscription does not record campaigns, genealogy, or treaties.
Q5. Consider the following statements about Kharpardeva:
I. He was the successor of Basantadev
II. His wife’s name was Kalyanadevi
III. He was a contemporary of Yashovarman, the king of Kannauj
IV. His son was Tribhuvanraj
Which of the above are correct?
(A) Only I, II and III
(B) Only II, III and IV
(C) Only I, II and IV
(D) I, II, III and IV
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Explanation:
Statement I is correct because Kharpardeva succeeded Basantadev.
Statement II is correct because his wife was Kalyanadevi.
Statement III is correct because he was a contemporary of Yashovarman of Kannauj, who ruled in the early 8th century, helping establish the dynasty’s chronology.
Statement IV is incorrect because Kharpardeva’s son was Kalyanraj, not Tribhuvanraj. The lineage was:
Basantadev → Kharpardeva → Kalyanraj → Tribhuvanraj.
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