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Daily UKPSC / UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
29 November, 2025
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Q1. Where was the capital of Pulinda King Subahu?
(A) Joshimath
(B) Kedarnath
(C) Srinagar
(D) Devprayag
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Explanation: The capital of Pulinda King Subahu was Srinagar. He fought in the Mahabharata war on the side of the Pandavas. Srinagar has been the historical capital of Garhwal and continues to hold religious and cultural significance.
Q2. Where was the capital of King Virata located?
(A) Joshimath
(B) Viratgadhi, Jaunsar
(C) Dehradun
(D) Tehri
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Explanation: The capital of King Virata was located at Viratgadhi in the Jaunsar region. His daughter Uttara was married to Abhimanyu, the son of Arjuna. This marriage is an important event of the Mahabharata era, reflecting the relationship between the Pandavas and Virata’s kingdom.
Q3. By what title is Devprayag referred to in the Mahabharata?
(A) Tirtharaj
(B) Papahar Tirtha
(C) Crest-jewel of all pilgrimage sites
(D) Brahma Tirtha
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Explanation: In the Mahabharata, Devprayag is referred to as the crest-jewel of all pilgrimage sites and as a destroyer of all sins. This sacred place—where the Bhagirathi and Alaknanda rivers merge to form the Ganga—is considered supremely holy and capable of granting liberation.
Q4. By what names is Srinagar referred to in the Mahabharata?
(A) Jyotishpur
(B) Subahupur and Shrikṣetra
(C) Viratpur
(D) Bhrigupur
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Explanation: In the Mahabharata, Srinagar is referred to as Subahupur and Shrikṣetra. It was the capital of King Subahu, who fought for the Pandavas. The place has held immense religious and historical significance since ancient times.
Q5. Where did Arjuna marry Ulupi, the daughter of Naga King Kauravya?
(A) Alaknanda
(B) Gangadwar
(C) Srinagar
(D) Devprayag
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Explanation: According to the Adi Parva, Arjuna married Ulupi, the daughter of the Naga King Kauravya, at Gangadwar (modern Haridwar). This marriage is symbolically important as it signifies the connection between the Naga lineage and humans.
