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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
08 December, 2025
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Q1. Adi Guru Shankaracharya was the propounder of which religion and philosophy?
(A) Ajaitavada (Advaita/Non-dualism)
(B) Spiritualism
(C) Non-violence
(D) Vedantism
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Explanation: Shankaracharya was the propounder of Advaita (Non-dualism). The other options either denote different ideologies or do not align with classical sources regarding Shankaracharya’s philosophy.
Q2. Examine the following statements regarding the contribution of Atkinson:
I. He was the first to use the term “Katyuri”
II. He considered the Katyuris to be descendants of the Katoori Rajputs of Kashmir
III. According to him, Asan and Vasan were names of Katyuri kings
IV. He stated that Lakhanpur was the capital
How many statements are correct?
(A) Only one
(B) Only two
(C) Only three
(D) All four
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Explanation:
Statement I is correct because Atkinson was the first to use the term “Katyuri” for the Kartikeyapura rulers.
Statement II is correct because he regarded the Katyuris as descendants of the Katoori/Katoor Rajputs of Kashmir.
Statement III is also correct, as Atkinson stated that Asan and Vasan were names of Katyuri kings.
Statement IV is incorrect because Lakhanpur was identified as a capital by Cunningham, not Atkinson. Cunningham mentioned that Lakhanpur was situated on the bank of the Ramganga and was referenced by Hiuen-Tsang as well.
Hence, three statements are correct.
Q3. Which of the following statements is correct regarding Hiuen-Tsang and Kartikeyapura?
(A) Hiuen-Tsang referred to Kartikeyapura as Kabirpur
(B) Hiuen-Tsang referred to Kartikeyapura as Brahmapura
(C) Hiuen-Tsang did not mention Lakhanpur
(D) Hiuen-Tsang mentioned only Joshimath
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Explanation: The Chinese pilgrim Hiuen-Tsang referred to Kartikeyapura as Brahmapura, highlighting its religious and cultural importance.
Option A is incorrect because Kabirpur as the ancient name of Kartikeyapura was suggested by Badri Datt Pandey, not Hiuen-Tsang.
Option C is wrong because Cunningham clarified that Hiuen-Tsang also mentioned Lakhanpur.
Option D is wrong because Hiuen-Tsang did not only mention Joshimath; he also mentioned Brahmapura (Kartikeyapura) and Lakhanpur.
Q4. Match the following with reference to the different names of Kartikeyapura:
| List-I (Name) | List-II (Source/Scholar) |
| A. Kabirpur | 1. Hiuen-Tsang |
| B. Brahmapura | 2. Badri Datt Pandey |
| C. Katyuri | 3. Atkinson |
| D. Lakhanpur | 4. Cunningham |
Select the correct matching:
(A) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
(B) A-1, B-2, C-4, D-3
(C) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
(D) A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1
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Explanation:
— Kabirpur was considered the ancient name of Kartikeyapura by Badri Datt Pandey (2)
— Brahmapura was the name used by Hiuen-Tsang (1)
— The word Katyuri was first used by Atkinson (3)
— Lakhanpur was identified as the capital by Cunningham (4)
Therefore option A is the correct matching set.
Q5. Consider the following statements regarding the winter capital of the Katyuri rulers:
I. In the 7th century, the winter capital was Dhikuli
II. Dhikuli was also known as Ganevala Bhad
III. This capital shifted seasonally according to climatic conditions
IV. The winter capital was in Joshimath
Which of the above statements are correct?
(A) Only I and II
(B) Only I, II and III
(C) Only II and III
(D) All four
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Explanation:
Statement I is correct: in the 7th century, the winter capital of the Katyuri rulers was Dhikuli.
Statement II is correct: Dhikuli was also called Ganevala Bhad.
Statement III is correct: the concept of a winter capital itself implies seasonal capital-shift, owing to geographical and climatic requirements in the Himalayas.
Statement IV is incorrect: Joshimath was the early capital and first power centre, not the winter capital. The winter capital was specifically Dhikuli.
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