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Daily UKPSC \/ UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
\n<\/strong><\/span>19 December, 2025\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Read This UKPSC \/ UKSSSC Daily MCQ \u2013 (Uttarakhand) in Hindi (\u0939\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0926\u0940) Language<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Q1. To what geographical extent did the Kirtpur (K\u012brtapura) state spread?
\n<\/strong>(A) It was limited only to Uttarakhand
(B) It extended across Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the northern part of Rohilkhand
(C) It was confined only to the mountainous regions of Himachal Pradesh
(D) It was centered in the Ganga\u2013Yamuna Doab region
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Answer: (B)
\n<\/strong>Explanation: <\/strong>The territorial extent of the Kirtpur state covered a wide geographical area that included Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and the northern part of present-day Rohilkhand in Uttar Pradesh. This region was culturally, religiously, and strategically significant because it stretched from the Himalayan foothills to the Terai plains. Several ancient inscriptions mention Kirtpur as a large territorial unit. Option (A) is incomplete, as the state was not confined only to Uttarakhand. Option (C) is incorrect because its influence extended beyond Himachal Pradesh. Option (D) is also incorrect, since the Ganga\u2013Yamuna Doab was primarily under Maurya and Gupta influence, not Kirtpur. Therefore, option (B) is historically accurate.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
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Q2. How is the Kirtpur state mentioned in the Prayag Prashasti inscription?
\n<\/strong>(A) As an independent republic
(B) As a subordinate state under the Gupta Empire
(C) As an allied state of the Huna Empire
(D) As a rival state of the Kunindas
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Answer: (B)
\n<\/strong>Explanation: <\/strong>The Prayag Prashasti, which records the conquests of the Gupta emperor Samudragupta, describes the Kirtpur state as a dependent or feudatory state under the Gupta Empire. This indicates that Kirtpur was integrated into the Gupta administrative system, although it may have enjoyed some degree of local autonomy. Option (A) is incorrect because Kirtpur was not an independent republic at that time. Option (C) is false since Huna influence appeared later, in the post-Gupta period. Option (D) is also incorrect because the relationship between the Kunindas and Kirtpur is considered historical and interconnected rather than adversarial. Hence, option (B) is correct.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
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Q3. What is considered to be the capital of the Kirtpur state?
\n<\/strong>(A) Purushapura
(B) Kartikeyapura
(C) Kalsi
(D) Kashipur
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Answer: (B)
\n<\/strong>Explanation: <\/strong>According to historical interpretations, Kartikeyapura is regarded as the capital of the Kirtpur state. Some scholars believe that the name Kartikeyapura is associated with Lord Kartikeya, indicating its importance as a religious as well as an administrative center. Option (A) Purushapura was the capital of Kanishka; option (C) Kalsi is associated with Ashokan inscriptions; and option (D) Kashipur (ancient Govishana) is linked to the Kushana and Mitra dynasties. Therefore, option (B) is correct.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
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Q4. During the reign of Skandagupta, which foreign power attacked the Kirtpur state?
\n<\/strong>(A) Shakas
(B) Hunas
(C) Kushans
(D) Yavanas
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Answer: (B)
\n<\/strong>Explanation: <\/strong>During the reign of Skandagupta, the Hunas launched invasions across several parts of northern India, including the Kirtpur state. These invasions posed a serious challenge to the stability of the Gupta Empire. The Hunas extended their influence into the Himalayan regions, affecting strategically important areas like Kirtpur. Option (A) refers to an earlier period; option (C) is incorrect because the Kushan Empire had already declined; and option (D) is incorrect as Yavana influence had ended by the Gupta period. Thus, option (B) is correct.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
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Q5. According to Rahul Sankrityayan, which part of the Himalayas came under Huna control?
\n<\/strong>(A) Only the western part of Garhwal
(B) The entire Himachal Pradesh region
(C) Some parts of the Himalayas were under King Toramana and Mihirakula
(D) The Kumaon region was under direct Huna rule
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Answer: (C)
\n<\/strong>Explanation: <\/strong>The noted scholar Rahul Sankrityayan believed that the Huna rulers Toramana and his successor Mihirakula controlled certain parts of the Himalayan region. This view suggests that Huna power was not confined only to the plains of northern India but extended into mountainous areas as well. Options (A) and (D) present overly limited interpretations, while option (B) is incorrect because the entire Himachal region was not under Huna rule. Therefore, option (C) best aligns with scholarly opinion and historical evidence.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
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