Historical Scenario (Uttarakhand)

41. Who was known as 'Garh Keshari' - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2006]

(a) Mukandi Lal
(b) Ansuiya Prasad Bahuguna
(c) Bhairav Datt Dhuliya
(d) Jodh Singh Neg

Correct Answer: (b) Ansuiya Prasad Bahuguna

Solution:Ansuiya Prasad Bahuguna is known as 'Garh Kesari'. He played a leading role in the freedom struggle and participated in the Amritsar Congress Session 1919 on behalf of Barrister Mukundi Lal. Garh Keshari is an honour.

42. Who was instrumental in the establishment of Gandhi Ashram at Chanouda (Almora) in 1937 for the propagation of Khadi ? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Govind Ballabh Pant
(b) Mohan Joshi
(c) Shanti Lal Trivedi
(d) Hargovind Pant

Correct Answer: (b) Mohan Joshi

Solution:The leading role behind the establishment of Gandhi Ashram in Chanoda, Almora in 1937 was of Mohan Joshi. It was aimed at promoting Khadi. Mahatma Gandhi attached Khadi with the freedom movement. During the boycott of foreign cloths and goods, Gandhiji established 'Khadi Gramodyog Sangh' and 'Charakha Sangh'.

43. Name the Mughal Prince who took shelter in Srinagar Garhwal. [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Murad
(b) Aurangzeb
(C) Dara Shikoh
(d) Sulaiman Shikoh

Correct Answer: (d) Sulaiman Shikoh

Solution:Mughal prince Suleman Shikoh lived in exile in Garhwal in the 17th century. He also brought courtier painting artist who introduced Mughal painting style in Garhwal.

44. In Uttaranchal a place of remote antiquity and the principal seat of "Katyuri' kings is [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Dunagiri
(b) Bageshwar
(c) Dwarahat
(d) Jageshwar

Correct Answer: (b) Bageshwar

Solution:Katyuri dynasty, the first historical dynasty of Uttarakhand, was founded by Vashudev. It had its first capital in Kartikeyapura, south to Joshimath (Chamoli). The second capital of this dynasty was Baijnath (Bageshwar) in Katyur valley of Almora.

45. Who was the King of 'Riyasat Garhwal' when India became independent? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Mains) 2002]

(a) Pratap Shah
(b) Narendra Shah
(c) Manvendra Shah
(d) Kirti Shah

Correct Answer: (c) Manvendra Shah

Solution:At the time of the independence of India, Manvendra Shah was the king of the princely state of Garhwal. He succeeded his father Maharana Narendra to this post on 26 May, 1946. Finally, it was integrated with independent India on 1 August, 1949.

46. An Ashokan edict is located in Uttaranchal at - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Dev Prayag tel
(b) Kalsi
(c) Kedarnath
(d) Rishikesh

Correct Answer: (b) Kalsi

Solution:Ashoka edict in kalsi scripted the humane approach after the war, when ashoka imbibe buddhism, this edicts was built in 250 В.С.

47. The famous rock-painting site of 'Lakhudiyar' in Uttaranchal is situated in the district - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Pauri
(b) Almora
(c) Chamoli
(d) Nainital

Correct Answer: (b) Almora

Solution:Famous painted rock shelters of Lakhudiyar, dating back to -the Stone Age, are situated in Almora district of Uttarakhand. These rock shelters bear the evidence of artistic expression of early cave dwellers. The walls and ceilings of these rock shelter are covered with white, red and black coloured paintings and drawings depicting their daily life, hunting scene and different kind of symbols.

48. The red coloured human figures engraved on the Lakhudiyar near Almora belong to - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Vedic period
(b) Kushan period
(c) Stone age
(d) Chand period

Correct Answer: (c) Stone age

49. Where lies the Vashistha Cave? [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

(a) Chamoli
(b) Uttarkashi
(c) Tehri
(d) Pithoragarh

Correct Answer: (c) Tehri

Solution:Vashishtha Cave is located in Tehri district on Rishikesh- Haridwar road. Vashishtha cave is an ancient cave where great sage Vashishtha meditated. This cave is famous for Yoga and meditation.

50. The famous historical site of 'Govishan' in Uttaranchal is identified in - [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2005]

(a) Haridwar
(b) Kashipur
(c) Rudraprayag
(d) Shri Nagar

Correct Answer: (b) Kashipur

Solution:Kashipur was known as Govishan during the time of harsha (606-647 AD). According to Ain-e-Akbari this region was under the Kumaon rulers after 1588 AD. Pandit Kashinath an officer bearer under king devi chand, laid the foundation of present day Kashipur.