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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
13 November, 2025
Q1. In which year and by whom was the Lakhu Cave discovered?
(A) In 1965 CE by Dr. Yashodhar Mathpal
(B) In 1968 CE by Dr. M. P. Joshi
(C) In 1970 CE by Dr. Shiv Prasad Dabral
(D) In 1982 CE by Yashwant Singh Kathoch
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Explanation: The Lakhu Cave was discovered in 1968 CE by the archaeologist Dr. M. P. Joshi. This discovery was highly significant in understanding the prehistoric culture of the Almora district. It provided strong evidence that human artistic and cultural activities had been flourishing in the Uttarakhand region since ancient times.
Q2. Who discovered the Stone Age tools from Khutani Nala in Nainital?
(A) M. P. Joshi
(B) Shiv Prasad Dabral
(C) Yashodhar Mathpal
(D) Yashwant Singh Kathoch
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Explanation: The Stone Age tools from the Khutani Nala region of Nainital district were discovered by the renowned archaeologist Yashodhar Mathpal. This discovery is considered a major contribution to the study of Uttarakhand’s prehistoric era, as it provided clear evidence of early human presence in the area.
Q3. In the Yamuna Valley of Uttarkashi, what color rock paintings were found at the Hudli site?
(A) Red
(B) Blue
(C) Black
(D) Ochre
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Explanation: At the Hudli site in the Yamuna Valley of Uttarkashi, rock paintings in blue color were discovered. The color and style of these paintings suggest that the people of that time were not only familiar with the art of painting but also possessed a unique technique for making colors.
Q4. What is the current condition of the paintings at the Maharu Udiyar site located in the Ramganga Valley?
(A) Completely preserved
(B) Partially damaged
(C) Completely erased
(D) Recently rediscovered
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Explanation: The ancient paintings found at the Maharu Udiyar site in the Ramganga Valley have now completely disappeared. This deterioration occurred due to natural conditions and the passage of time, causing significant loss to the region’s archaeological heritage.
Q5. Where is the Lakhu Cave located?
(A) Near Dharchula in Pithoragarh
(B) On the bank of the Suyal River at Dalband near Bade Cheena in Almora
(C) Near Khutani Nala in Nainital
(D) Near Dwarahat in Ranikhet
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Explanation: The Lakhu Cave is located on the bank of the Suyal River at Dalband, near Bade Cheena in the Almora district. Due to its natural formation and rock paintings, this site is of great archaeological importance, offering glimpses into the artistic life of early humans.
