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Historical Scenario (Uttarakhand)

📆 November 1, 2024

Total Questions: 50

31. Kalu Mahra is associated with- [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

Correct Answer: (b) Revolt of 1857
Solution:Kalu Singh Mahara(1831-1906) was a leader during Indian Rebellion of 1857. He is known as the first freedom fighter from Kumaun, then in the United Province.

32. In January 1921 on the bank of river Saryu, at which place was a vow taken not to give 'Kuli Begar'? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (c) Bageshwar
Solution:The Coolie-Begar movement was a non-violent movement by the people of Kumaon in the Bageshwar town of United Province in 1921. This movement was led by Badri Datt Pandey, Hargovind Pant and Chiraunjee Lal. Due to his immense contribution to the success of the movement, Badri Datt Pandey was awarded the title of 'Kumaon Kesari'.

33. Who is known as 'Koormanchal Keshri'? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (c) Badridutt Pandey
Solution:The Coolie-Begar movement was a non-violent movement by the people of Kumaon in the Bageshwar town of United Province in 1921. This movement was led by Badri Datt Pandey, Hargovind Pant and Chiraunjee Lal. Due to his immense contribution to the success of the movement, Badri Datt Pandey was awarded the title of 'Kumaon Kesari'.

34. Who demanded the separate Administrative Division for hill area in 1946 A.D. ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

Correct Answer: (b) Badridutt Pande
Solution:Badri Dutt Pandey was an Indian freedom fighter. He was a member of parliament from Almora of then United Province (Present Uttarakhand). He led the Coolie-Begar Movement. He was a member of Indian National Congress. He was the first to demand separate Administrative Division for hill area in 1946 A.D.

35. Badri Dutt Pandey was: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

1. the hero of Coolie-begar movement

2. a member of the Indian National Congress

3. a member of the Hindu Mahasabha.

Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

Correct Answer: (a) 1 and 2
Solution:Badri Datt Pandey was the leader of the Coolie-Begar movement. Because of this movement, British commissioner Daibil had to accept his failure and retreat. He was also a member of the Indian National Congress and also remember in 'Kumaon Kesari'.

36. The person known as Gandhi of Uttarakhand was: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (b) Late Indra Mani Badoni
Solution:Indra Mani Badoni was known as 'Gandhi of Uttarakhand'. He was born on 24 December, 1925 in Tehri. He was elected to the state legislative assembly from Dev Prayag constituency for the first time in 1967. He launched a hunger strike on 2 August, 1994 for the creation of a separate Uttarakhand state. Unfortunately, he passed away in August, 1999 before the formation of Uttarakhand.

37. Who is known as 'Gandhi of Uttarakhand'? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (d) Indramani Badoni
Solution:Indra Mani Badoni was known as 'Gandhi of Uttarakhand'. He was born on 24 December, 1925 in Tehri. He was elected to the state legislative assembly from Dev Prayag constituency for the first time in 1967. He launched a hunger strike on 2 August, 1994 for the creation of a separate Uttarakhand state. Unfortunately, he passed away in August, 1999 before the formation of Uttarakhand.

38. Almora coins bear the names: [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2012]

Correct Answer: (c) Sivadatta, Sivpalita and Haridatta
Solution:The names of Aseka, Gomitara, Shivdutt, Shivpalit, Haridutt, Shivrakshita and Shilavarman are engraved on Almora coins, These are few such names about which only these coins provide information.

39. Uttaranchal historian known by the surname of 'Charan' is - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

Correct Answer: (d) Shiv Prasad Dabral
Solution:

Shiv Prasad Dabral is also known as of 'Charan'. He was famous as a historian and has written a book titled 'History of Uttarakhand'.

40. Who was Shiv Prasad Dabral? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

Correct Answer: (a) Historian
Solution:

Shiv Prasad Dabral is also known as of 'Charan'. He was famous as a historian and has written a book titled 'History of Uttarakhand'.

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