Uttarakhand GK Questions and Answers in English
31. The demand for a separate state was first raised in the special session of the Indian National Congress held in Srinagar (Garhwal).
[A] In 1937
[B] In 1938
[C] In 1939
[D] In 1940
B [in 1938]
32. Who was Kalu Mehra related to?
[A] From Chipko Movement
[B] From Krantiveer Organization
[C] From Rajya Sabha
[D] None of the above
B [From Krantiveer Organization]
33. For what purpose was “Praja Mandal” established in Uttarakhand?
[A] To achieve independence from British rule
[B] To achieve independence from Gorkha rule
[C] To organize the people for social reform
[D] To free the people from the misrule of Tehri State
D [To free the people from the misgovernance of Tehri State]
34. Which of the following towns of Uttarakhand is situated in the Terai region?
[A] Aurangabad-Jwalapur
[B] Sitarganj-Bajpur
[C] Kashipur-Khamita
[D] All of the above
D [All of the above]
35. Which of the following disasters can have the most devastating impact on the state?
[A] Earthquake
[B] Landslide
[C] Avalanche
[D] Flood
A [Earthquake]
36. How many districts of Uttarakhand state form the border with Uttar Pradesh?
[A] 3
[B] 4
[C] 5
[D] 6
C [5]
37. What is situated between Nar and Narayan mountains?
[A] Valley of Flowers
[B] Joshimath
[C] Tapovan
[D] Badrinath
D [Badrinath]
38. Which of the following is the largest glacier of Kumaon region?
[A] Pindari
[B] Sunderdhungi
[C] Milam
[D] Khatling
C [Milam]
39. Where is the origin of Alaknanda River?
[A] Milam Glacier
[B] Pottingh Glacier
[C] Satopanth Glacier
[D] Bandarpuch Glacier
C [Satopanth Glacier]
40. Bageshwar is situated at the confluence of which of the following rivers?
[A] Saryu-Gomati
[B] Saryu-Poo. Ramganga
[C] Saryu-Panar
[D] Saryu-Kali
A [Saryu-Gomti]