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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
15 December, 2025
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Q1. Which of the following information related to the Nalanda inscription is correct?
(A) Dharmapala, the Pala ruler of Bengal, attacked Garhwal
(B) The ruler of Garhwal attacked Nalanda
(C) A Katyuri temple was built in Nalanda
(D) A trade treaty was signed between Nalanda and Garhwal
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Explanation: According to the Nalanda inscription, Dharmapala, the Pala ruler of Bengal, attacked Garhwal.
This inscription is an important piece of evidence for the external invasions on the Kartikeyapura (Katyuri) kingdom.
The Pala dynasty ruled Bengal and Bihar from the 8th to 12th century and were patrons of Buddhism.
Dharmapala (c. 770–810 CE) was a powerful ruler who conducted many military campaigns, and the attack on Garhwal was part of his imperial expansion.
Options (B), (C), and (D) are incorrect because the inscription refers to a military invasion, not the reverse, nor temple construction, nor trade relations.
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the religious policy of the Katyuri rulers:
I. Nimbara and Ishtagana were both Shaivites
II. Samadevi, wife of Lalitasuradeva, built a Vaishnava (Vishnu) temple
III. Bhudeva was opposed to Buddhism
IV. All Katyuri rulers built only Shaiva temples
Which statements are correct?
(A) Only I and III
(B) Only I, II and III
(C) Only II, III and IV
(D) All I, II, III and IV
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Explanation: Statement I is correct because Nimbara and his son Ishtagana were followers of Shaivism and built several Shaiva temples at Jageshwar.
Statement II is correct because Samadevi, the wife of Lalitasuradeva, built a Vishnu (Narayana) temple, showing religious tolerance.
Statement III is correct because Bhudeva is described in the Bageshwar inscription as “Paramabuddha-shramana ripu” (enemy of Buddhist monks).
Statement IV is incorrect because Vaishnava temples were also built, proving religious diversity.
Q3. Which statement best describes the religious and architectural importance of Jageshwar?
(A) Only Nimbara built temples at Jageshwar
(B) Nimbara selected Jageshwar as a sacred center and built temple spires, and Ishtagana built the temples of Navadurga, Lakulisha, and Nataraja
(C) Jageshwar was only a Buddhist center
(D) There are no historical temples at Jageshwar
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Explanation: Jageshwar was the most important religious and architectural center of the Katyuri rulers.
Nimbara selected it as the most sacred Shaiva pilgrimage center (Dham) and built temple spires (Vimanas).
His son Ishtagana built the temples of Navadurga, Lakulisha (founder of Pashupata Shaivism), and Nataraja (dancing Shiva).
Together, they made Jageshwar the main Shaiva center of Kumaon.
Options (A), (C), and (D) are incorrect.
Q4. Match the following rulers with their architectural contributions:
| List-I (Ruler) | List-II (Contribution) |
|---|---|
| A. Nimbara | 1. Baijnath Temple |
| B. Ishtagana | 2. Jageshwar spires and declaration as Dham |
| C. Bhudeva | 3. Temples of Navadurga, Lakulisha, Nataraja |
| D. Samadevi | 4. Temple of Lord Narayana |
Which is the correct match?
(A) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
(B) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
(C) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
(D) A-4, B-1, C-2, D-3
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Explanation:
- Nimbara → Jageshwar spires and establishment of Jageshwar as Dham
- Ishtagana → Temples of Navadurga, Lakulisha, and Nataraja
- Bhudeva → Baijnath Temple
- Samadevi → Narayana (Vishnu) Temple
This shows the collective architectural and religious contributions of the Second Family.
Q5. Which statement best evaluates the achievements of the Second Family of the Kartikeyapura dynasty?
(A) Their contribution was limited only to military victories
(B) They initiated architecture, established Jageshwar as a sacred center, attempted the political unification of Uttarakhand, and built many important temples
(C) They made no significant contributions
(D) They were involved only in religious activities
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Explanation: The Second Family made multidimensional contributions:
- Nimbara started Katyuri architecture and made Jageshwar a sacred center
- Ishtagana tried to unite all of Uttarakhand and built major temples
- Lalitasuradeva was the most powerful Katyuri ruler
- Bhudeva built the famous Baijnath Temple
- Sujanadeva founded Gangolihat
- Samadevi built the Narayana Temple, showing religious tolerance
Therefore, option (B) is the most accurate and comprehensive.
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