Cultural Activities (Uttarakhand)

11. The tune of the famous folk song of Uttaranchal 'Bedi Pako Bara Masa' was composed by [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Late Rabindra Nath Tagore
(b) Late Ms. Mahadevi Verma
(c) Late Sumitra Nandan Pant
(d) Late Brijendra Lal Sah

Correct Answer: (d) Late Brijendra Lal Sah

Solution:The music of a famous folk song of Uttaranchal (Uttarakhand) Bedi Pako Bara Masa' was written by Brajendra Lal Shah and composed by Mohan Upreti and B.M. Shah. Hence more of the given option is correct. Garhwal is known as the land of folk songs. Many types of folk songs like 'Mangalik songs', 'Basanti songs', 'Basanti songs', 'Chaumasa song', and 'Bara Masa songs' are prevalent here.

12. Ladies of Uttaranchal put on an ornament known as Tilhari in: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) nose
(b) feet
(c) neck
(d) hands

Correct Answer: (c) neck

Solution:People of Uttarakhand were many types of dresses and ornaments. Tilhari is a sort of necklace traditionally worn by married women. 'Bulak', 'Fuli' and 'Nath' are nose rings. Dhagula is a silver hand Jewellery, Pauta and Jhavar are anklets.

13. Where is 'Mauna-fair' held? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2016]

(a) Uttarkashi
(b) Palipachau, Jaunsar, Rawai
(c) Chamoli
(d) Ranikhet

Correct Answer: (b) Palipachau, Jaunsar, Rawai

Solution:Mauna-fair is held in Palipachau, Jaunsar and Rawai. In this fair fishing is done by groups of people.

14. At which place 'Bagwal Fair' is held? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Lohaghat
(b) Bageshwar
(c) Champawat
(d) Devidhura

Correct Answer: (d) Devidhura

Solution:Bagwal fair is held at Devidhura in Champawat district of Uttarakhand. This fair is held on the festival of Rakshabandhan' (Shravan Poornima).

15. In Uttaranchal the Bagwal or Bagwai festival is celebrated with joy and gaiety, it is the festival of: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Holi
(b) Deepawali
(c) Dussehra
(d) Bhai Dooj

Correct Answer: (b) Deepawali

Solution:Bagwal or Bagwai festival is celebrated on Yam Daritiya (Bhai Dooj) by the people of Garhwal. Which was the next day after Deepawali. So the most probable answer is b.

16. In which of the following State 'Nanda Devi festival' is celebrated? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2007]

(a) Uttarakhand
(b) Manipur
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Bihar

Correct Answer: (a) Uttarakhand

Solution:

'Nanda Devi Festival' is celebrated in different parts of Uttarakhand in commemoration of Goddess Nanda and Sunanda.

17. The temple of Katarmal is related to especially which deity? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Shiva
(b) Sun
(c) Ganesh
(d) Kartikeya

Correct Answer: (b) Sun

Solution:Katarmal temple also known as Bara aditya temple. It was built by Katarmalla, a Katyuri king in 9th-13th century. in Uttarakhand style. This temple is located in Almora district and is dedicated to Sun. Notably, it is the second important Sun Temple after the famous Konark Temple of Odisha. The main statue in Katarmal temple is of Lord Sun.

18. The famous Sun Temple of Uttarakhand is situated at - gic-link [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Purnagiri - Tanakpur
(b) Katarmal - Almora
(c) Gangotri - Uttarkashi
(d) Bhawali - Nainital

Correct Answer: (b) Katarmal - Almora

19. Golu Devata Temple is located in the district of - [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Pithoragarh
(b) Almora
(c) Bageshwar
(d) Nainital

Correct Answer: (b) Almora

Solution:The temple of Lord Golu is located in Almora district of Kumaon region, Uttarakhand.

20. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the Lists. [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Fair	Places in Uttaranchal
A. Bagwal	1. Darma
B. Chaiti	2. Devidhura
C. Gabaladev	3. Kashipur
D. Mostamana	4. Pithoragarh

Code:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	1	2	4	3
(b)	2	3	1	4
(c)	3	4	2	1
(d)	4	1	3	2

Correct Answer: (b)

Solution:The correct match is as follows -

Fair	Places in Uttaranchal
Bagwal	Devidhura Kumaon
Chaiti	Kashipur
Gabla Dev	Darma
Moshtmano	Pithoragarh