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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
22 November, 2025
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Q1. Some historians consider the Copper Age artifacts as what?
(A) Swords
(B) Shaft-hole axes
(C) Tools
(D) Idols
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Explanation: Some historians consider Copper Age tools to be shaft-hole axes. This implies that these artifacts may have been weapons used for warfare or hunting.
Q2. From which places was copper supplied to Garhwal–Kumaon for the making of copper implements?
(A) Pokhri, Dhanpur-Dobri, Askot
(B) Alaknanda, Yamuna, Ramganga
(C) Nainital, Ranikhet, Haridwar
(D) Mussoorie, Dehradun, Pithoragarh
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Explanation: Copper used for manufacturing copper tools was supplied from ancient mining areas located in Pokhri, Dhanpur-Dobri, and Askot in Garhwal–Kumaon. These regions were major centers of ancient mining activity.
Q3. What was the occupation of the ancient Agari community in relation to copper tools?
(A) Agriculture
(B) Craft production
(C) Mining
(D) Trade
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Explanation: Since ancient times, the Agari community was engaged in mining activities to extract copper for tool production. This work was a significant part of the Copper Age culture and the local economic system.
Q4. In which text is the earliest reference to Uttarakhand found?
(A) Aitareya Brahmana
(B) Rigveda
(C) Skanda Purana
(D) Raghuvansha
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Explanation: The earliest reference to Uttarakhand is found in the Rigveda, where the region is described as the “land of the gods” and the “land of sages.” The Rigveda is considered the world’s oldest religious text and portrays Uttarakhand as a sacred spiritual land.
Q5. What name has been used for the Uttarakhand region in the Aitareya Brahmana?
(A) Ilavarta
(B) Uttara-Kuru
(C) Khasdesh
(D) Brahmapura
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Explanation: In the Aitareya Brahmana, the region of Uttarakhand is referred to as Uttara-Kuru, while Dakshina-Kuru is used for the areas of Meerut and Hastinapur. This indicates that during the Vedic period, Uttarakhand was recognized as a distinct geographical and cultural region.
