UKSSSC VDO / VPDO Exam Paper – 31 Dec 2023 (Official Answer Key)

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51. What will be the correct sequence of places on the bank of River Kosi in Uttarakhand, if someone moves from North to South?
(A) Almora, Someshwar, Betalghat, Khairna
(B) Someshwar, Almora, Khairna, Betalghat
(C) Khairna, Someshwar, Almora, Betalghat
(D) Someshwar, Betalghat, Almora, Khairna

52. Consider the following diagram regarding breakup of the Uttarakhand State Government’s receipts in the financial year 2022-23 and find the correctly matched options from the options given below.

1. Share in central taxes
2. Grant in aid from the centre
3. State’s own non-taxes
4. State’s own taxes
(A) 1 3 2 4
(B) 2 1 4 3
(C) 1 2 3 4
(D) 3 1 4 2

53. Which among the following is named as ‘Paanchwa Dham Yaatra’?
(A) Nandadevi Rajjat Yaatra
(B) Hill Jatra
(C) Khatling Rudra Devi Yaatra
(D) Varuni Panchkosi Yaatra

54. Consider the following statements on Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
1. Bharal and Musk deer found in Uttarakhand are comprised in Schedule 1 of Wildlife (Protection) Act of 1972.
2. Hornbill is included in Schedule 2.
Which of the above statement is/are correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2

55. Saraun, Harul, Chhaupti, Langveer are
(A) Hills of Uttarakhand
(B) Kumauni Musical Instruments
(C) Folk dances of Uttarakhand
(D) Garhwali Ornaments

56. Select the correctly matched pairs in the following and answer from code given below.
1. Headquarter of Jim Corbett National Park – Kalagarh
2. Mayawati Ashram – Champawat
3. Chaiti Fair – Kashipur
4. Jhanda Mela – Dehradun
Code:
(A) 1 and 2
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 2 and 4
(D) 3 and 4

57. ‘Phasna Shikhar Style’ temple is related to
(A) Sun Temple, Palethi (Tehri Garhwal)
(B) Veerbhadra and Vasudev Temple, Narayankoti (Chamoli)
(C) Baleshwar Temple, Jageshwar (Almora)
(D) All of the above

58. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. It was in 1839 that Kumaon Commissionary was divided into two districts.
2. G. W. Traill was the settlement officer of First Settlement (1815-16).
3. Eighth settlement is also known as ‘Pau settlement’.
4. Eleventh settlement became popular as Ibutson settlement.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
Code:
(A) 1 and 3
(B) 2 and 3
(C) 1, 2 and 4
(D) 1, 2 and 3

59. What was the name of the land granted to person for extra ordinary chivalry in Kumaon region?
(A) Shira
(C) Darak
(B) Rout
(D) Vidhimalika

60. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists.

List-I	List-II
a. Renuka Devi Temple	1. Farashu
b. Raghunath Temple	2. Nakuri
c. Parshuram Temple	3. Mana
d. Matamoorti Temple	4. Devprayag

Code:
.  a b с d
(A) 2 1 3 4
(B) 3 2 1 4
(C) 2 4 1 3
(D) 1 2 3 4

61. Which of the following pairs are not correct?
a. Katarmal Sun Temple – Kosi
b. Bharat Cave – Pithoragarh
c. Golu Devata – Chitai
d. Thal Kedar – Chamoli
(A) a, b, c and d
(B) b and c
(C) c and d
(D) b and d

62. In which district of Uttarakhand is a Tulip Garden being developed ?
(A) Tehri Garhwal
(B) Pithoragarh
(C) Almora
(D) Uttarkashi

63. As chais/chouswani cuisine is associated with Garhwal similarly which one of the following cuisine is associated with Kumaon ?
(A) Fafrola
(C) Gathwani
(B) Rotana
(D) Ras/thatwani

64. District Bageshwar is surrounded by following districts
(A) Pithoragarh, Champawat, Almora
(B) Pithoragarh, Almora, Chamoli
(C) Chamoli, Pauri, Almora
(D) Pithoragarh, Pauri, Chamoli

65. According to the cropping pattern of Uttarakhand in the year 2020-21, arrange the following crops in the increasing order of the total area under cultivation.
a. Wheat
b. Paddy
c. Mandwa
d. Sugarcane
Choose the correct answer from the code given below:
Code:
(A) d b c a
(B) c d b a
(C) a b с d
(D) d c a b

66. Which of the following agency regulates tourism industry in Uttarakhand State?
(A) Uttarakhand Tourism Development Corporation
(B) Uttarakhand Tourism and Travel Development Board
(C) Uttarakhand State Tourism Board
(D) Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board

67. Which of the following place is not included in Panchbadri ?
(A) Shri Badrinath
(B) Dhyan Badri
(C) Aadi Badri
(D) Vridh Badri

68. Which one of the following folk ornament of Uttarakhand is not correctly matched?
1. Hirouda – Ornaments of foot fingers
2. Munade – Ornaments worn in ears
3. Chareu – Ornaments of foot
4. Paunchi – Ornaments of hand wrist
Code:
(A) 1 and 2
(C) 1 and 3
(B) 2 and 3
(D) 2 and 4

69. Read the following statements :
Statement 1: Uttarakhand M.S.M.E. Policy, 2015 classifies the State into five categories.
Statement 2: As per the policy, production units will be allowed the financial incentives provided in the policy upto maximum 15 years from the date of starting production, or upto 31 March 2030, whichever is earlier.
Which of the above statements is correct?
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Both 1 and 2 are wrong

70. What is the other local name of Ghee Sankranti festival?
(A) Makar Sankranti
(B) Olgiya
(D) Poorna Sankranti
(C) Phool Dei