{"id":1338,"date":"2025-11-07T10:10:20","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T04:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theexampillar.com\/ukgk\/?p=1338"},"modified":"2025-11-06T23:38:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T18:08:52","slug":"ukpsc-uksssc-daily-mcq-uttarakhand-07-november-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theexampillar.com\/ukgk\/ukpsc-uksssc-daily-mcq-uttarakhand-07-november-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"UKPSC \/ UKSSSC Daily MCQ \u2013 (Uttarakhand) \u2013 07 November 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Exam Pillar<\/strong> brings you the Daily MCQs program<\/strong> for examinations conducted by the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC)<\/strong> and the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC)<\/strong>. This program provides candidates with objective study materials tailored to the exam format of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission and the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission.<\/span><\/p>\n

Daily UKPSC \/ UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
\n<\/strong><\/span>07 November, 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Q1. In which section (Parva<\/em>) of the Mahabharata<\/em> is the battle between Arjuna and the Kiratas described?
\n<\/strong><\/span>(A) Sabha Parva<\/span>
(B) Vana Parva<\/span>
(C) Udyoga Parva<\/span>
(D) Shanti Parva
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Answer:<\/strong> (B) Vana Parva<\/em><\/span>
Explanation:<\/strong> The Vana Parva<\/em> of the Mahabharata<\/em> mentions the battle between Arjuna and the Kiratas. This battle took place when Arjuna fought with Lord Shiva, who had taken the form of the Kirata leader. This incident highlights both the warrior nature and the religious association of the Kirata people.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q2. At which place did the battle between Arjuna and the Kiratas take place, which is also known as Shivprayag?
\n<\/strong><\/span>(A) Villav Kedar<\/span>
(B) Gaurikund<\/span>
(C) Devprayag<\/span>
(D) Kedarnath
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Answer:<\/strong> (A) Villav Kedar<\/em><\/span>
Explanation:<\/strong> The battle between Arjuna and the Kiratas occurred at a place called Villav Kedar<\/em>, which later came to be known as Shivprayag<\/em>. This location is associated with the religious traditions of Uttarakhand and is linked to the worship of Lord Shiva.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q3. Which text confirms the habitation of the Kiratas in the Himalayan region?
\n<\/strong><\/span>(A) Raghuvansha<\/em><\/span>
(B) Kadambari<\/em><\/span>
(C) Arthashastra<\/em><\/span>
(D) Meghaduta
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Answer:<\/strong> (B) Kadambari<\/em><\/span>
Explanation:<\/strong> The work Kadambari<\/em>, written by Banabhatta, provides evidence that the Kiratas resided in the Himalayan region. This description confirms that the Kirata community was spread across the mountainous areas of northern India.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q4. In present times, in which regions of Uttarakhand are the descendants of the Kiratas mainly found?
\n<\/strong><\/span>(A) Pithoragarh and Almora<\/span>
(B) Askot and Didihat<\/span>
(C) Dehradun and Haridwar<\/span>
(D) Bageshwar and Rudraprayag
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Answer:<\/strong> (B) Askot and Didihat<\/em><\/span>
Explanation:<\/strong> In modern times, the descendants of the Kiratas are primarily found in the regions of Askot<\/em> and Didihat<\/em>. These areas lie within the Kumaon division, and traces of Kirata traditions can still be observed in the local culture.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Q5. What did Rahul Sankrityayan and Megasthenes both mention about the Kiratas?
\n<\/strong><\/span>(A) They were a trading community<\/span>
(B) They were a warrior tribe<\/span>
(C) They lived in joint families and believed in rebirth and witchcraft<\/span>
(D) They were an agricultural community
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<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>Answer:<\/strong> (C) They lived in joint families and believed in rebirth and witchcraft<\/em><\/span>
Explanation:<\/strong> In Himalaya Parichay<\/em> by Rahul Sankrityayan and Indica<\/em> by Megasthenes, it is mentioned that the Kirata society believed in the joint family system. They also had faith in concepts like reincarnation and witchcraft, which reveal the mystical and spiritual aspects of their religious life.<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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