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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
01 December, 2025
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Q1. What was the ancient name of the Kumaon region?
(A) Kedarkhand
(B) Manaskhand and Kurmachal
(C) Brahmapur
(D) Ilavarta
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Explanation: The ancient name of the Kumaon region was Manaskhand and Kurmachal. The name Kurmachal is linked to Lord Vishnu’s Kurma (tortoise) incarnation, which is believed to have manifested on the Kanteshwar mountain in Champawat. Over time, the name Kurmachal evolved into “Kumūn” in Prakrit and later “Kumaon” in Hindi.
Q2. Which emperor was born in Kanvashram?
(A) Emperor Ashoka
(B) Chakravarti Emperor Bharat
(C) King Harishchandra
(D) Vikramaditya
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Explanation: Chakravarti Emperor Bharat was born at Kanvashram. The name “Bharat” for India is derived from him. Bharat, the son of King Dushyanta and Shakuntala, became renowned for his justice and bravery.
Q3. Where did the great poet Kalidasa compose the epic Abhijnānaśākuntalam?
(A) Haridwar
(B) Rishikesh
(C) Kanvashram
(D) Devprayag
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Explanation: The great poet Kalidasa composed his famous Sanskrit drama “Abhijnānaśākuntalam” at Kanvashram. Situated on the banks of the Malini River, this location is closely associated with the legendary love story of Shakuntala and Dushyanta, which forms the basis of the play.
Q4. What is the present name of Kanvashram?
(A) Malinighat
(B) Chaukighata
(C) Koteswar
(D) Kanvanagar
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Explanation: The present name of Kanvashram is Chaukighata. Due to the spiritual and historical significance of this place, a proposal was made to rename the Kotdwar Municipal Corporation as “Kanvanagari.” A religious fair is held here annually on Basant Panchami, symbolizing its rich cultural heritage.
Q5. When did Dr. Sampurnanand carry out restoration work at Kanvashram?
(A) 1947
(B) 1955
(C) 1962
(D) 1970
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Explanation: Former Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Sampurnanand, conducted restoration work at Kanvashram in 1955. He built a small temple on the mound located on the banks of the Malini River, reviving the site’s historical and religious significance.
