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Geographical Scenario (Uttarakhand)

📆 November 1, 2024

Total Questions: 41

11. How many districts of Uttarakhand are linked with the international boundaries? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (c) 05
Solution:Uttarkashi, Chamoli and Pithoragarh districts of Uttarakhand share International boundary in the NW with China. In the east, the districts of Pithoragarh, Champawat and Udham Singh Nagar also share International boundary with Nepal.

12. Which are called 'Duns' in Uttarakhand? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (a) Structural Valleys
Solution:The Dun Valley is an extraordinarily wide, long valley between the Himalayan and Shivalik Mountain Range. These Valleys are structural in nature as they have been formed by the erosion of the upper portion of Himalayas and Shivalik. These are covered with sand and stone.

13. In Kumaon and Garhwal, 'Drone' was a measurement unit for- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (b) Land and Grains
Solution:In Kumaon and Garhwal regions, Drone prevails as a unit of measurement of land and food grain.

14. The measurement of agricultural land in Uttaranchal is done in: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Naalee and Mutthi
Solution:

Mutthi is a traditional unit of area and is generally used in Uttarakhand. 16 Mutthi make a Nali.

15. The largest glacier of Uttarakhand is - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Gangotri
Solution:The largest glacier of Uttarakhand is Gangotri. Its length is about 30 km. Major glaciers of Uttarakhand are as follows:
GlaciersLocation (District)
GangotriUttarkashi
PotingPithoragarh
MilamPithoragarh
NamikPithoragarh
KafniBageshwar
SundardhungaBageshwar
PindariBageshwar

16. The longest glacier in Uttarakhand is - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (d) Gangotri Glacier
Solution:The largest glacier of Uttarakhand is Gangotri. Its length is about 30 km. Major glaciers of Uttarakhand are as follows:
GlaciersLocation (District)
GangotriUttarkashi
PotingPithoragarh
MilamPithoragarh
NamikPithoragarh
KafniBageshwar
SundardhungaBageshwar
PindariBageshwar

17. Which of the following is the highest mountain peak of Uttaranchal? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) Nanda devi
Solution:

Nanda Devi is the highest mountain peak of Uttaranchal as Well as in Uttarakhand. Kamet is the second highest mountain in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

18. Which one of the following is the highest snow-covered peak of Uttarakhand State? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) Nanda Devi
Solution:

Nanda Devi is the highest mountain peak of Uttaranchal as Well as in Uttarakhand. Kamet is the second highest mountain in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand.

19. Nahan mountain ranges are located near: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Rishikesh
Solution:Nahan Mountain Ranges are located near Rishikesh in the foothills of Shivalik Mountain Range. Rishikesh located in Dehradun has its unique religious importance. According to Kedarkhand Puran, Kubjabhrak pilgrimage region (presently, known as Rishikesh) starts after Brahmakund.

20. Which Hill Station of Uttarakhand has been called as 'Queen of Hills'? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above
Solution:Mussoorie hill station located in Uttarakhand is known as the 'Queen of Hills'. Mussoorie is located in Dehradun district of Uttarakhand and was founded by Caption Frederick Young and FJ Shore as he built a hunting lodge on the Camel's Back Road. Presently, it is among the important tourist destinations of India.
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