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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
19 December, 2025
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Q1. Consider the following statements regarding the establishment of the Vaidyanath–Kartikeyapura capital and its historical status:
I. This capital was established in the Gomati Valley of Kumaon by a descendant of Subhiksharaj Deva
II. In the Baijnath inscriptions, its name appears as Vaidyanath–Kartikeyapura
III. It is known as the Fourth Family of the Kartikeyapura dynasty or the Pala dynasty
IV. This capital was established by Basantadeva of the First Family
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: Statement I is correct because the capital of Vaidyanath–Kartikeyapura was established in the Gomati Valley of Kumaon by a descendant of Subhiksharaj Deva, who was the last ruler of the Third Family and the 14th ruler of the Kartikeyapura dynasty. His successors shifted the capital to a new region.
Statement II is correct because the Baijnath inscriptions mention the name of this capital as Vaidyanath–Kartikeyapura, confirming its historical and religious significance.
Statement III is correct because this new ruling line is identified as the Fourth Family or the Pala dynasty, as the suffix “Pala” appears in the names of its rulers.
Statement IV is incorrect because Basantadeva belonged to the First Family and ruled much earlier; he did not establish this capital.
Hence, only the first three statements are correct.
Q2. According to the information obtained from the Baijnath inscriptions, what is the correct order of the rulers of the Pala dynasty (Fourth Family)?
(A) Tribhuvanapala Deva – Lakhanapala Deva – Indrapala Deva
(B) Lakhanapala Deva – Indrapala Deva – Tribhuvanapala Deva
(C) Indrapala Deva – Lakhanapala Deva – Tribhuvanapala Deva
(D) Lakhanapala Deva – Tribhuvanapala Deva – Indrapala Deva
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Explanation: The Baijnath inscriptions mention the rulers of Vaidyanath–Kartikeyapura in the following order:
Lakhanapala Deva → Indrapala Deva → Tribhuvanapala Deva.
Lakhanapala Deva was the first known ruler of this dynasty and established authority in the Gomati Valley as a descendant of Subhiksharaj Deva. He was succeeded by Indrapala Deva, and finally by Tribhuvanapala Deva. The continuous use of the suffix “Pala” in their names became the identifying feature of this dynasty.
Other options present incorrect sequences.
Q3. Which of the following statements best describes the distinctiveness and geographical position of the Fourth Family of the Kartikeyapura dynasty?
(A) This family ruled in Bengal and followed Shaivism
(B) This family ruled from Vaidyanath–Kartikeyapura in the Gomati Valley of Kumaon, and due to the suffix “Pala” in the rulers’ names, it is known as the Pala dynasty
(C) This family was centered in Garhwal and promoted Buddhism
(D) This family was limited only to religious activities and had no political importance
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Explanation: The Fourth Family, also known as the Pala dynasty, ruled from Vaidyanath–Kartikeyapura in the Gomati Valley of Kumaon. This capital was established by a descendant of Subhiksharaj Deva.
The rulers—Lakhanapala Deva, Indrapala Deva, and Tribhuvanapala Deva—all used the suffix “Pala”, which likely means protector or guardian, symbolizing royal authority.
The Gomati Valley’s strategic and economic location made it an important administrative center.
Other options are incorrect because they misrepresent the region, religion, or political role of this dynasty.
Q4. How do the views of different scholars differ regarding the origin of the Kartikeyapura dynasty?
(A) Lakshmidatt Joshi considers them to be from Ayodhya, while Badridatt Pandey considers them to be Suryavanshi
(B) Both scholars consider them to have the same origin
(C) Lakshmidatt Joshi considers them Suryavanshi, while Badridatt Pandey considers them from Ayodhya
(D) Both scholars consider them to be of foreign origin
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Explanation: Lakshmidatt Joshi believes that the Kartikeyapura rulers originally came from Ayodhya, possibly linked to the Ikshvaku or Raghu lineage.
In contrast, Badridatt Pandey considers them Suryavanshi (Solar dynasty) rulers.
These differing views reflect scholarly debate on the genealogical identity of the dynasty.
Options (B), (C), and (D) are incorrect.
Q5. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the languages used in the Kartikeyapura state?
(A) Only Sanskrit was used
(B) Only Pali was used
(C) Sanskrit was the official language and Pali was the common people’s language
(D) Pali was the official language and Sanskrit was the common people’s language
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Explanation: In the Kartikeyapura state, Sanskrit was used as the official language for administration, inscriptions, copper plates, and formal communication, reflecting its prestige and connection with Vedic–religious traditions.
At the same time, Pali was used among the general population as a popular language (vernacular).
This bilingual system reflects the social and cultural structure of the state.
Options (A) and (B) are incomplete, while (D) reverses the correct order.
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