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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
08 November, 2025
Q1. After the Kiratas, which tribe is mentioned in Uttarakhand?
(A) Naga
(B) Khasa
(C) Kol
(D) Kirata
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Explanation: After the Kiratas, the Khasa tribe established dominance in the Uttarakhand region. This tribe was an important branch of Himalayan society and later had a profound influence on the social structure of Garhwal and Kumaon.
Q2. In which year were the Khasas included in the Shudra class?
(A) 1785 CE
(B) 1820 CE
(C) 1885 CE
(D) 1901 CE
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Explanation: The Khasa tribe was classified as part of the Shudra class in 1885 CE. This classification reflects the changing social position of the Khasas — originally an independent community, they were later placed in the lower social hierarchy.
Q3. In which section (Parva) of the Mahabharata is it mentioned that the Khasas participated in a war?
(A) Aranyaka Parva
(B) Sabha Parva
(C) Udyoga Parva
(D) Shanti Parva
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Explanation: The Sabha Parva of the Mahabharata mentions that the Khasas fought in the war on the side of the Kauravas. This demonstrates their warrior nature and their political alliances during that era.
Q4. According to Rajasekhara’s Kavya Mimamsa, where was the kingdom of the Khasas located?
(A) Kashi
(B) Kartikeyapura Nagar
(C) Ujjain
(D) Kaushambi
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Explanation: In Rajasekhara’s Kavya Mimamsa, it is mentioned that during that period, the ruler of the Khasas governed from Kartikeyapura Nagar in the central Himalayas. This indicates that the Khasas had a well-established political system.
Q5. By what name are the Khasas referred to in the Brihat Samhita?
(A) Naga
(B) Tanga
(C) Keer
(D) Munda
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Explanation: In the Brihat Samhita, the Khasas are referred to as Tanga. This name is linked to their cultural and geographical characteristics and provides evidence of their existence in ancient Indian texts.
