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Geographical Scenario (Uttarakhand)

📆 November 1, 2024

Total Questions: 41

1. The new State 'Uttarakhand' came into existence on - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002, 2006, Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (b) 9th November, 2000
Solution:Uttarakhand was formed on 9th November, 2000 as the 27th state of India through Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000. Notably, the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2000 was signed by the then President of India Dr. K.R. Narayanan after being successfully passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. At the time of formation, the name of the state was Uttaranchal however on 1 January, 2007, its name was changed to Uttarakhand.

2. The State of Uttarakhand came into existence on which of the following dates? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (a) 9-11-2000
Solution:Uttarakhand was formed on 9th November, 2000 as the 27th state of India through Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000. Notably, the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2000 was signed by the then President of India Dr. K.R. Narayanan after being successfully passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. At the time of formation, the name of the state was Uttaranchal however on 1 January, 2007, its name was changed to Uttarakhand.

3. On which of the following date, the name of Uttaranchal State was changed to Uttarakhand? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) 1" January, 2007-
Solution:Uttarakhand was formed on 9th November, 2000 as the 27th state of India through Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2000. Notably, the Uttar Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, 2000 was signed by the then President of India Dr. K.R. Narayanan after being successfully passed by the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. At the time of formation, the name of the state was Uttaranchal however on 1 January, 2007, its name was changed to Uttarakhand.

4. The Uttarakhand (Change of Name) Act, came into existence in which of the following years? [UttarakhandP.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) 2006
Solution:

The Uttarakhand (Alteration of Name) Act, 2006 came into existence in 21" December 2006. It was published in Gazette of India on 1 January, 2007 with notification No. GSR 779 (E), dated 29th December, 2006. UKPSC marked option (c) as correct answer.

5. Which, among the following, is not a district of the Garhwal division of Uttarakhand ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) Champawat
Solution:Uttarakhand has two divisions Garhwal and Kumaon, Haridwar, Dehradun, Uttarkashi, Rudra Prayag, Tehri Garhwal, Pauri Garhwal and Chamoli district come under Garhwal division. Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar, Bageshwar, Almora, Pithoragarh and Champawat districts come under Kumaon division.

6. How many districts are there in Uttarakhand? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) 13
Solution:There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are as follows

-(1) Uttarkashi (2) Chamoli (3) Tehri Garhwal (4) Rudra Prayag (5) Dehradun (6) Pauri Garhwal (7) Pithoragarh (8) Champawat (9) Almora (10) Bageshwar (11) Nainital (12) Udham Singh Nagar (13) Haridwar.

7. Which of the following is not a district of Uttaranchal? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) Rudrapur
Solution:There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are as follows

-(1) Uttarkashi (2) Chamoli (3) Tehri Garhwal (4) Rudra Prayag (5) Dehradun (6) Pauri Garhwal (7) Pithoragarh (8) Champawat (9) Almora (10) Bageshwar (11) Nainital (12) Udham Singh Nagar (13) Haridwar.

8. Which of the following is not a district of the state of the Uttaranchal? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Bijnor
Solution:There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are as follows

-(1) Uttarkashi (2) Chamoli (3) Tehri Garhwal (4) Rudra Prayag (5) Dehradun (6) Pauri Garhwal (7) Pithoragarh (8) Champawat (9) Almora (10) Bageshwar (11) Nainital (12) Udham Singh Nagar (13) Haridwar.

9. Which of the following is not a district of Uttaranchal? [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Pre) 2003]

Correct Answer: (a) Roorkee
Solution:There are 13 districts in Uttarakhand which are as follows

-(1) Uttarkashi (2) Chamoli (3) Tehri Garhwal (4) Rudra Prayag (5) Dehradun (6) Pauri Garhwal (7) Pithoragarh (8) Champawat (9) Almora (10) Bageshwar (11) Nainital (12) Udham Singh Nagar (13) Haridwar.

10. Which one of the following districts of Uttaranchal touches the Nepal border ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (b) Pithoragarh
Solution:Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand is adjacent to Nepal border and also touches Tibet (China).
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