Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
31 December, 2025 

Q1. Considering the land measurement system of the Kartikeyapur state and the post of Sarbhang (archer), which of the following conclusions best reflects the overall administrative efficiency of the state?

(A) The state depended only on military power and was weak in economic management
(B) The state was successful only in economic management but failed in military organization
(C) The Kartikeyapur state had a well-organized, multi-departmental administration in which economic management (diverse sources of income, systematic tax collection, refined measurement system), military organization (four types of army, border security), and social system (forced labour, specialized professions) were all well-coordinated
(D) Nothing can be concluded about the administrative capacity of the state

Q2. In the Katyuri administrative system, how can the role of Mahakartakatrik be best defined?
(A) He was only a military officer who commanded the army
(B) He was a high-level inspector who supervised various departments and officials
(C) He was the guardian of the royal treasury
(D) He was responsible only for judicial administration

Q3. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Samanta and Mandalik in the Katyuri administration?
(A) Samanta and Mandalik were two different posts, with Mandalik being lower and Samanta higher
(B) Samanta and Mandalik were the same post; Mandalik was a regional administrator of a Mandal (district)
(C) Mandalik was appointed only for military duties
(D) There was no relation between Samanta and Mandalik

Q4. What was the role of the Mahapratihar in the Katyuri royal administration?
(A) He was the head of the council of ministers
(B) He was the chief bodyguard of the king, responsible for the king’s personal security
(C) He was the supreme commander of the state army
(D) He was the head of the judicial system

Q5. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the posts of Sarbhang and Udadik in the Katyuri administration?
(A) Both Sarbhang and Udadik worked in the military department
(B) Sarbhang was an archer, while Udadik was a superintendent (supervisor) responsible for overseeing various areas
(C) Both were associated only with judicial administration
(D) Sarbhang was a civil officer and Udadik was a military officer

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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
28 December, 2025 

Q1. Which officials were appointed in the Kartikeyapur administration for the protection of mineral and forest resources?
(A) Kshetrapal and Bhogpati
(B) Khandapati and Khandharakshasthanadhipati
(C) Bhat and Chat
(D) Shaulkik and Sarbhang

Q2. Which of the following statements is correct regarding tax-collecting officials and their functions in the Kartikeyapur state?
(A) Bhogpati collected agricultural tax, and Shaulkik collected commercial tax
(B) Shaulkik collected agricultural tax, and Bhogpati collected commercial tax
(C) Only Bhogpati collected all types of taxes
(D) There were no specific officials for tax collection

Q3. What was the role of the official called Sarbhang in the Kartikeyapur administration?
(A) He was the chief of the army
(B) He protected forest resources
(C) He was an archer
(D) He supervised agricultural activities

Q4. Which statement is correct regarding the officials called Bhat and Chat?
(A) They assisted in revenue collection
(B) They extracted Bisti or Begar (forced labour) from the people
(C) They were temple priests
(D) They were responsible for army recruitment

Q5. Which of the following statements is correct regarding animal husbandry and dairy production in the Kartikeyapur economy?
(A) The state itself raised all livestock
(B) The Abhir community was responsible for extracting milk and dairy products from animals
(C) There was no system of animal husbandry
(D) All subjects were compulsorily involved in animal husbandry

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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
27 December, 2025 

Q1. What role did the post of Mahāsāmanta play in the Kartikeyapura army?

(A) Mahāsāmanta was only an ordinary soldier
(B) Mahāsāmanta was just a member and less important than other soldiers
(C) Mahāsāmantas were the chiefs of all four divisions of the army and provided high-level military leadership
(D) Mahāsāmanta performed only a ceremonial role in the royal court

Q2. Which of the following conclusions is most appropriate regarding the military and civil administration of Kartikeyapura?
(A) Kartikeyapura had only a military structure and no civil administration
(B) Kartikeyapura had a well-organized civil administration but no military system
(C) Kartikeyapura had both well-organized military and civil administrations, including border security, internal order, communication, revenue administration, and a multi-tiered army
(D) Kartikeyapura was disorganized and lacked a clear administrative structure

Q3. Consider the following statements regarding the major sources of income during Katyuri rule:
I. Agriculture was the main source of state income
II. Forest resources and minerals were important sources of revenue
III. Trade and commerce were the primary sources of income
IV. Maritime trade was a major source of income
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only II and III
(C) Only III and IV
(D) Only I, II, and III

Q4. What was the role of the Kṣetrapāla (Kshetrapal) in the Kartikeyapura state with reference to agricultural development?
(A) Kshetrapal was responsible only for military border defense
(B) Kshetrapal was responsible for the development and improvement of agriculture
(C) Kshetrapal was in charge of land tax collection
(D) Kshetrapal only guarded the state treasury

Q5. Which of the following correctly describes the duties of the Upachārik or Paṭakoṣchārik officer?
(A) Maintaining land records
(B) Supervising mineral extraction
(C) Being in charge of tax collection
(D) Protecting forest resources

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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
24 December, 2025 

Q1. What does the mention of various communities (Khas, Dravida, Kalinga, Gauda, Andhra, Huna, Chandala) in the copper plates of the Kartikeyapura kings indicate?
(A) It means that all these communities lived in completely separate regions
(B) Either these communities settled in the Kartikeyapura region over time, or the Katyuri rulers’ authority extended to southern provinces
(C) It means the Katyuri rulers expelled these communities
(D) It is only a symbolic reference with no real meaning

Q2. What type of social class division is reflected in the Katyuri inscriptions?
(A) Only two classes existed: Brahmin and Kshatriya
(B) Four types of classes existed: Brahmin, Kshatriya, Khas, and Chandala
(C) Ten types of classes existed, including Shudras
(D) There was no class division

Q3. By which term is contemporary society described in the Pandukeshwar copper plate of Lalitasuradeva?
(A) Shodasha Prakriti (sixteen qualities)
(B) Ashtadasha Prakriti (eighteen qualities)
(C) Chaturvinsha Prakriti (twenty-four qualities)
(D) Dwadasha Prakriti (twelve qualities)

Q4. Which statement correctly explains the main causes of the decline of the Katyuri dynasty?
(A) The decline occurred only due to external invasions
(B) The decline occurred only due to internal conflicts
(C) The decline occurred due to oppressive rule and external invasions
(D) The decline occurred due to natural disasters

Q5. Which conclusion is most appropriate regarding the coordination of administrative structure and social system in the Kartikeyapura state?
(A) Kartikeyapura was a feudal system with no administrative structure
(B) Kartikeyapura was a well-organized state with a clear administrative hierarchy, diverse social classes, communication system, and land management
(C) Kartikeyapura was only a religious center, not a political entity
(D) Kartikeyapura had no distinct identity

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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
23 December, 2025 

Q1. What was the role of Sauda-Bhangadhikrita in the Kartikeyapura state?
(A) Chief military commander
(B) Chief architect / head of construction works
(C) Guardian of the royal treasury
(D) Head of the judicial department

Q2. Which statement is correct regarding the offices of Rajdauvarika and Rajamatya?
(A) Rajdauvarika was the palace guard, and Rajamatya managed the council of ministers
(B) Rajdauvarika headed the council of ministers, and Rajamatya was the palace guard
(C) Both positions performed the same functions
(D) Rajdauvarika was the army chief and Rajamatya guarded the treasury

Q3. Which of the following is the correct matching of the roles of Akshapataladhikrita and Mahasandhivigrahika?
(A) Akshapataladhikrita – Minister of peace and foreign affairs; Mahasandhivigrahika – Home minister
(B) Akshapataladhikrita – Home minister or land-records officer; Mahasandhivigrahika – Minister of peace and foreign affairs
(C) Akshapataladhikrita – Army chief; Mahasandhivigrahika – Head of intelligence
(D) Both posts performed identical functions

Q4. Which of the following statements regarding the four divisions of the Kartikeyapura army and their commanders is NOT correct?
(A) The infantry commander was called Gaulmika
(B) The supreme commander of the cavalry was Ashvabaladhikrita
(C) The commander of the elephant corps was Hastibaladhikrita
(D) The commander of the camel corps was Ushtrabaladhikrita

Q5. According to the structure of the Kartikeyapura army, which military force was considered the most important?
(A) Infantry
(B) Elephant corps
(C) Cavalry
(D) Camel corps

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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
22 December, 2025 

Q1. Which of the following is the correct matching regarding the roles of officials in the border security system of the Kartikeyapura state?
(A) Prantapala – Facilitation at river crossings; Narapati – Border security
(B) Prantapala – Border security; Ghattapala – Guardians of mountain passes; Varmapala – Surveillance on frontier routes
(C) Ghattapala – Border security; Varmapala – Guardians of mountain passes
(D) Narapati – Guardians of mountain passes; Prantapala – Monitoring people at river crossings

Q2. Which statement is correct regarding the functions of Narapati in the Kartikeyapura state?
(A) Narapati only helped people cross rivers
(B) Narapati was responsible for facilitating river crossings and collecting taxes
(C) Narapati collected taxes only from river crossers
(D) Narapati was appointed to guard mountain passes

Q3. What were the roles of Doshaparadhika and Duhsadhya-Sadhnika in the Kartikeyapura administration concerning crime control and intelligence?
(A) Doshaparadhika was a lower officer catching criminals, and Duhsadhya-Sadhnika did the same
(B) Doshaparadhika was the chief officer for arresting criminals, while Duhsadhya-Sadhnika headed the intelligence department
(C) Doshaparadhika headed intelligence, and Duhsadhya-Sadhnika arrested criminals
(D) Both worked only in the military department

Q4. What was the hierarchical structure of the police department in Kartikeyapura administration?
(A) Dandanayaka > Dandapashika > Mahadandanayaka
(B) Dandapashika < Dandanayaka < Mahadandanayaka
(C) Mahadandanayaka < Dandanayaka < Dandapashika
(D) All three were at the same level

Q5. What was the name of the tehsil-level administrative unit in Kartikeyapura administration?
(A) Vishaya
(B) Karmanta
(C) Karika
(D) Mandala

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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
20 December, 2025 

Q1. On what basis does Atkinson explain the relationship of the Katyuri region with the Pala and Sena dynasties?
(A) Linguistic similarity in copper plates and inscriptions
(B) Similarities in the copper plates of Munger, Bhagalpur, and Katyur Valley
(C) Political treaty documents
(D) Evidence of trade relations

Q2. What was the function of the Gamagami in the Kartikeyapura state?
(A) He was a revenue collector
(B) He was the head of the army
(C) He was a messenger who carried letters, functioning like a postman
(D) He was an official appointed to administer justice

Q3. What is the meaning of the popular saying in Kumaon regarding the decline of the Kartikeyapura dynasty?
(A) The people were unhappy due to the oppression of the rulers
(B) Due to the dynasty’s welfare-oriented rule, its decline was like sunset followed by night—meaning the end of benevolent governance
(C) Natural disasters occurred after the dynasty disappeared
(D) The last rulers voluntarily gave up power

Q4. What was the land measurement officer called in Katyuri administration?
(A) Land revenue collector
(B) Pramavatar
(C) Land supervisor
(D) Land revenue officer

Q5. Which of the following statements is correct regarding the classification of Katyuri-period temples?
(A) All Katyuri temples were of the same type
(B) There were three types of temples – domed, shikhara, and umbrella-roofed
(C) There were two types of temples – umbrella-roofed and shikhara type, with the umbrella-roofed type known as the pagoda style
(D) Only shikhara-type temples were built

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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
19 December, 2025 

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

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

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

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

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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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
17 December, 2025 

Q1. Which statement is correct regarding the religious beliefs and administrative contributions of Subhiksharaja Deva?
(A) He was known as a Param Vaishnava / Param Brahmin
(B) He established his capital at Subhikshapura
(C) He was a devoted follower of Lord Vishnu
(D) All of the above

Q2. Who is identified as the 14th and last Katyuri ruler of Kartikeyapura?
(A) Jatbaladeva
(B) Subhiksharaja Deva
(C) Desatadeva
(D) Padmadeva

Q3. The Kulsari Idol Inscription is associated with which ruler?
(A) Ichchharadeva
(B) Jatbaladeva
(C) Padmadeva
(D) Subhiksharaja Deva

Q4. What is the correct order of succession of the Third Family after Ichchharadeva?
(A) Ichchharadeva → Desatadeva → Padmadeva → Subhiksharaja Deva
(B) Ichchharadeva → Padmadeva → Desatadeva → Subhiksharaja Deva
(C) Desatadeva → Ichchharadeva → Padmadeva → Subhiksharaja Deva
(D) Padmadeva → Ichchharadeva → Desatadeva → Subhiksharaja Deva

Q5. Which actions best reflect the religious significance of Padmadeva’s generosity?
(A) He performed tantric rituals
(B) He donated land to the Badrinath temple and became famous for his charity
(C) He opposed idol worship
(D) He was famous only for wars and conquests

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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
16 December, 2025 

Q1. Which statement is correct regarding the establishment and lineage of the Third Family?
(A) The Salodaditya dynasty was founded by Salodaditya himself
(B) The Salodaditya dynasty was founded by Ichchharadeva, the son of Salodaditya
(C) Ichchharadeva was the last ruler of the Salodaditya dynasty
(D) Ichchharadeva and Desatadeva were the same ruler

Q2. Which of the following is the correct pair regarding Ichchharadeva’s family relations?
(A) The name of Ichchharadeva’s wife was Sindhu Devi
(B) The name of Ichchharadeva’s wife was Nathu Devi
(C) The name of Ichchharadeva’s wife was Vegadevi
(D) The name of Ichchharadeva’s wife was Samadevi

Q3. How is Desatadeva mainly remembered?
(A) As a ruler radiant like the Sun
(B) As a protector of the poor, a savior, and a giver of gold
(C) Only as a promoter of architecture
(D) As a propagator of Vaishnavism

Q4. Which statement about Padmadeva is most appropriate?
(A) He was less charitable than Bali, Vaikartana (Karna), Dadhichi, and Vikramaditya
(B) He donated land to the Badrinath Temple
(C) Padmadeva was a devout Buddhist
(D) Padmadeva was called a Param Brahmin

Q5. With which figures is Padmadeva’s generosity compared?
(A) Rama, Karna, Hanuman, Bhima
(B) Bali, Vaikartana (Karna), Dadhichi, Vikramaditya
(C) Ashoka, Chandragupta, Samudragupta, Prithviraj
(D) Chanakya, Bhartrihari, Nagarjuna, Shankaracharya

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