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Daily UKPSC \/ UKSSSC MCQs : Uttarakhand
\n<\/strong><\/span>13 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. Consider the following statements regarding Nimbara, the founder of the second family of the Kartikeyapura dynasty:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I. He was a follower of Shaivism
II. The name of his queen was Nathu Devi
III. He constructed temple spires (vimanas) at the Jageshwar temple
IV. He built the Baijnath temple
\nWhich of the above statements are correct?
\n<\/strong>(A) Only I and II
(B) Only I, II and III
(C) Only II, III and IV
(D) I, II, III and IV
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Answer: (B)
\n<\/strong>Explanation:
\n<\/strong>Statement I is correct because Nimbara was a Shaivite ruler<\/strong>, reflecting his devotion to Lord Shiva.
\nStatement II is correct because his queen\u2019s name was Nathu Devi<\/strong>.
\nStatement III is correct because Nimbara had the vimanas (temple spires) constructed at the Jageshwar temple<\/strong>, showing his patronage of Shaiva architecture and religious tradition.
\nStatement IV is incorrect because the Baijnath temple was built not by Nimbara but by Bhudeva<\/strong>, the son of Lalitasuradeva, who belonged to a later generation of the second family.
\nNimbara was the founder of the second family<\/strong> of the Kartikeyapura dynasty and was the first Katyuri ruler to initiate temple architecture<\/strong>, selecting Jageshwar as the most sacred Shaiva center of Kumaon<\/strong>.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
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Q2. Which of the following statements best describes Nimbardeva\u2019s architectural and religious contribution?
\n<\/strong>(A) He was famous only for military victories
(B) He initiated temple architecture and established Jageshwar as the sacred Shaiva center of Kumaon
(C) He promoted Buddhism
(D) He carried out only political reforms
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Answer: (B)
\n<\/strong>Explanation: <\/strong>Nimbardeva<\/strong> was the first Katyuri ruler to begin architectural activity<\/strong>, marking the origin of Katyuri temple architecture. He established Jageshwar as the most sacred Shaiva pilgrimage center of Kumaon<\/strong> and built temple vimanas there.
This dual contribution\u2014the beginning of temple architecture and the establishment of a religious center<\/strong>\u2014is a cornerstone of the Kartikeyapura dynasty\u2019s cultural heritage.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
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Q3. About which Katyuri ruler did Atkinson write that \u201che defeats his enemies just as mist melts when the sun rises\u201d?
\n<\/strong>(A) Basantadeva
(B) Nimbardeva
(C) Lalitasuradeva
(D) Bhudeva
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Answer: (B)
\n<\/strong>Explanation: <\/strong>Atkinson used this poetic description for Nimbardeva<\/strong>, comparing his military power to the sun that causes fog to disappear. This metaphor symbolizes Nimbardeva\u2019s decisive and overwhelming victories over his enemies<\/strong>, indicating his irresistible strength.<\/div><\/div><\/p>\n
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Q4. Consider the following statements regarding Ishtagana Deva:
\n<\/strong>I. He was the son of Nimbara
II. His wife\u2019s name was Vega Devi
III. He was the first Katyuri ruler to attempt to politically unite the whole of Uttarakhand
IV. He built temples of Navadurga Mahishasuramardini, Lakulisha and Nataraja at Jageshwar
\nWhich of the above are correct?
\n<\/strong>(A) Only I and II
(B) Only I, II and III
(C) Only II, III and IV
(D) I, II, III and IV
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Answer: (D)
\n<\/strong>Explanation: <\/strong>All four statements are correct.<\/p>\n