21. In which of the following year were the Jaunsari, Tharu, Bhotia, Buksa and Raji tribes declared Scheduled Tribes in Uttarakhand?
(a) 1967
(b) 1968
(c) 1969
(d) 1970
Answer: a
22. Consider the following statements with reference to Uttarakhand and choose the correct answer:
1. The executive of Uttarakhand includes Governor as the head of the state.
2. It also includes the Chief Minister and his/her council of ministers.
(a) Only 1 is correct.
(b) Both 1 and 2 are correct.
(c) Only 2 is correct.
(d) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.
Answer: b
23. Where are the Herbal Research and Development Institute of Uttarakhand situated?
(a) Jageshwar
(b) Gopeshwar
(c) Ramnagar
(d) Bageshwar
Answer: b
24. Consider the following statements according to Uttarakhand Census – 2011:
1. Rudraprayag district has the least population in Uttarakhand.
2. Nainital district is at the third place in terms of population in state of Uttarakhand.
3. Sex-ratio in Uttarakhand is 963.
4. The population density of Uttarakhand is 189.
Which statement/statements is/are correct from above?
(a) Only 2 is correct.
(b) Only 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
(c) Only 1, 3 and 4 are correct.
(d) Only 3 is correct.
Answer: c
25. In Uttarakhand, where is the unit of Hindustan Machine Tools situated?
(a) Ranibagh
(b) Ranipur
(c) Kashipur
(d) Ranikhet
Answer: a
26. The craft products of the Uttarakhand state are sold by which brand name?
(a) Himbant Brand
(b) Devbhoomi Brand
(c) Chardham Brand
(d) Himadri Brand
Answer: d
27. Who among the following received Padma Shri Award in 2025 for social work from Uttarakhand?
(a) Dr. Yashwant Singh Katoch
(b) Dr. Madhuri Barthwal
(c) Smt. Radha Bahin Bhatt
(d) Shri Hugh and Colleen Gantzer (Posthumously)
Answer: c
28. Which of the following is incorrectly matched about Central Government Institutes located in Uttarakhand?
(a) Archaeological Survey of India – Dehradun
(b) National Institute of Hydrology – Roorkee
(c) Forest Research Institute – Dehradun
(d) Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research – Haldwani
Answer: d
29. Which one of the following is incorrectly matched about festivals/exhibitions/expos held in Uttarakhand in 2025?
(a) C.I.I. Uttarakhand Industrial Summit and Expo – Haridwar
(b) Tehri Lake Festival – Tehri
(c) International Yoga Festival – Rishikesh
(d) Indo-Himalayan Expo – Dehradun
Answer: d
30. After the successful completion of 38th National Games in Uttarakhand, India is preparing itself to host _____ Olympics.
(a) 2026
(b) 2036
(c) 2040
(d) 2048
Answer: b