Historical Scenario (Uttarakhand)

21. During the freedom movement in Uttarakhand 'Praja Mandal' was formed in - [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Kali Kumaon
(b) British Garhwal
(c) Tehri State
(d) Almora

Correct Answer: (c) Tehri State

Solution:Tehri Rajya Praja Mandal was founded by Sri Deo Suman in 1939, in Dehradun. He published poems with the name 'Suman Saurabh' in 1937.

22. 'Praja Mandal' was established at Dehradun with the objective- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) To get freedom from British rule
(b) To get freedom from Gurkha rule
(c) To organize people for social reforms
(d) To free the people from misrule of Tehri-Rajya.

Correct Answer: (d) To free the people from misrule of Tehri-Rajya.

Solution:'Praja Mandal' was established by Haripura Congress in Dehradun in January, 1939. Its objectives were-

(i) Establishment of representative government in the state.

(ii) Abolition on begar labour.

(iii) Removal of import duty.

In totality, it aimed to free the people of Tehri from the bad governance of the state.

23. Who was the first Commissioner of Kumaon? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) E. Gardner
(b) Sir Henry Ramsay
(c) G.W. Trail
(d) J. H. Batten

Correct Answer: (a) E. Gardner

Solution:Colonel Edward Gardner was appointed the first commissioner of Kumaon by Lord Hastings on 3 May, 1815 after English victory over Kumaon and Garhwal.

24. The founder of Srinagar-Pawar dynasty was - [Uttrakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Vijay Pal
(b) Prithwi Pati Shah
(c) Ajay Pal
(d) Man Shah

Correct Answer: (c) Ajay Pal

Solution:Srinagar-Pawar dynasty was established by Ajay Pal. He established the dynasty integrating small states into a large territory.

25. The Kingdom of 'Chandpurgarh' was situated in [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Pauri Garhwal
(b) Pithoragarh
(c) Chamoli
(d) Almora

Correct Answer: (c) Chamoli

Solution:The Rural of Chandpurgarh state was Kanakpal. It is located in Chamoli district.

26. Identify the correctly matched option out of the following combination of king and his capital: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Somchand - Raj Bunga
(b) Kankapal - Devalgarh
(c) Ajaypal - Tehri
(d) Man Shah - Chandpur Garh

Correct Answer: (a) Somchand - Raj Bunga

Solution:King Ajay Pal shifted his capital from Chandpur Garhi to Devalgarh around 1508 A.D. He again moved his capital from Devalgarh to Srinagar in 1517 AD. King Ajay Pal was the descendent of Kanakpal who laid foundation of the Parmar Dynasty in Chandpur Garh in 888 A.D. Somchand built Rajbunga fort in Champavat. King Sudarshan Shah built his capital in Tehri. The last king of this dynasty was king Manabendra Shah.

27. The Pauranik name of Kumaon was- [Uttarakhand U.D.A./L.D.A. (Mains) 2007, Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2007]

(a) Kedar Khand
(b) Reva Khand
(c) Hemwat Khand
(d) Manas Khand

Correct Answer: (d) Manas Khand

Solution:The state of Uttarakhand has two divisions-Kumaon and Garhwal. Kumaon region has been described in Skand Puran as Manas Khand.

28. What was the real name of 'Chandra Singh Garhwali? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Chandra Singh Negi
(b) Chandra Singh Bhandari
(c) Chandra Singh Kandari
(d) Chandra Singh Bisht

Correct Answer: (d) Chandra Singh Bisht

Solution:The real name of Chandra Singh Garhwali was Chandra Singh Bhandari. He was born on 24 December, 1891 in Pauri Garhwal. On 23 April, 1930, Chandra Singh Garhwali and his men of the Garhwali Rifles defied the orders of the British commanders to fire upon unarmed people. For this offence, he along with his men was arrested and sentenced to lifetime imprisonment.

29. In Tehri Garhwal 'Dhandak Movement' was associated with- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Peasants
(b) Labourers
(c) Military
(d) None of the above

Correct Answer: (d) None of the above

Solution:Dhandak Movement' in Tehri Garhwal region was launched against British Government's order banning local peoples entry to forests. It was launched alongside non-cooperation movement by Gandhiji. Tehri Garhwal was ruled by Parmar dynasty.

30. Who was known as 'Nak-Kati-Rani' in the history of Garhwal? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

(a) Guleria Rani
(b) Karnavati Rani
(c) Nepalia Rani
(d) Kamlendumati Rani

Correct Answer: (b) Karnavati Rani

Solution:Queen Karnavati is known as Nak-Kati-Rani in the history of Garhwal kingdom. Rani Karnavati was the wife of Mahipat Shah who ruled the Kingdom following the death of Mahipat Shah. In 1636 AD, she successfully defended the kingdom from Mughul invaders (Nawajat Khan). She earned the nickname of Nak-Kati-Rani as she used to cut the noises of invaders.