Q. At which place in Uttarakhand, India’s first Arya Samaj temple was built? (a) Almora (b) Nainital (c) Kosani (d) Ranikhet Answer: b The country’s first Arya Samaj Temple (Arya Samaj Temple Nainital) was built in Nainital, Uttarakhand. Gajanand Chhimwal, resident of Dhikuli, Ramnagar, established Satya Dharma Prakashini Sabha in the year 1874. After the […]
Q. Sona Pani Glacier is situated in which of the following districts of Uttarakhand? (a) Pithoragarh (b) Chamoli (c) Uttarkashi (d) Bageshwar Answer: a The word “Sonapani” is Hindi word that literally means “golden water”. It is most possibly that the glacier has attained its name from the golden sheen of weathered oxidized quartz mica
Q. Bageshwar city is situated at the confluence of which rivers? (a) Pindar and Alaknanda (b) Kosi and Ramganga (c) Kali and Gauri (d) Saryu and Gomati Answer: d The city of Bageshwar is located at the confluence of Rivers Saryu and Gomti. It is most popularly recognised as the land of Lord Shiva or
Q. Which one of the following is not included in ‘Panch Kedar’? (a) Tunganath (b) Rudranath (c) Kalpeshwar (d) Jageshwar Answer: d Kedarnath, Tunganath, Rudranath, Madhyamaheshwar, and Kalpeshwar are Panch Kedar; rendered Pancha Kedar in Sanskrit, refer to five Hindu temples or holy places of the Shaivite sect dedicated to god Shiva. They are located
Q. Which one of the following is not a ‘folk dance’ of Uttarakhand? (a) Thadya (b) Mitai (c) Jhumailo (d) Chauphula Answer: b Dance of Uttarakhand Uttarakhand is not only known for its geographical beauty but also for it diverse cultural traditions all over India. The culture here is a confluence of amazing rapport between
Q. ‘Bharara’ is related to? (a) ‘Bhotia’ tribe (b) ‘Raji’ tribe (c) ‘Bhil’ tribe (d) ‘Tharu’ tribe Answer: d