Historical Scenario (Uttarakhand)

Total Questions: 50

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

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.