GK Quiz based on facts related to Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand state situated in the northern part of India and world famous for beautiful hills and tourist sites. In the year 2000, Uttar Pradesh was divided into two parts and separate state Uttarakhand was built. It has been seen in the last several years that many questions are asked in various central and state level competitive examinations on the basis of facts related to different states. Therefore, in this article, we are presenting a GK quiz based on facts related to Uttarakhand state which is very useful for the students preparing for various examinations.

GK Quiz based on facts related to Uttarakhand

1. Which of the following places of Uttarakhand has situated most number of units of “integrated industrial institutions”?
A. Selakui
B. Haridwar
C. Sitarganj
D. Pantnagar
Ans. B
2. Which National Park of Uttarakhand has been given the status of “World Heritage”?
A. Corbett National Park
B. Govind National Park
C. Rajaji National Park
D. Valley of flowers
Ans. D
3. What is the power generation capacity of Koteshwar dam located in Uttarakhand?
A. 800 MW
B. 1000 MW
C. 400 MW
D. 600 MW
Ans. C
4. In which year did the Gorkhas of Nepal attack the Kumaun area situated in Uttarakhand and subdued it?
A. 1790
B. 1793
C. 1803
D. 1812
Ans. A
5. Which of the following passes connects Pithoragarh to Tibet?
A. Thagla
B. Lipulekh
C. Barahoti
D. Kingery-Bungery
Ans. B
6. Which woman of Uttarakhand is known as "Badminton Queen"?
A. Kumari Hansa Manral
B. Manju Bisht
C. Madhumita Bisht
D. Hariya priya
Ans. C
7. Who was the founder of the first "Coolie Agency" in Uttarakhand?
A. Tara Datta Garrola
B. Thakur Jodh Singh
C. Anusuya Prasad Bahuguna
D. Pandit Dhaniram Varma
Ans. B
8. Which political party / coalition government was in the centre at the time of formation of Uttarakhand state?
A. National Democratic Alliance
B. Janata Dal
C. United Progressive Coalition
D. Indian Communist Party
Ans.  A
9. In which district of Uttarakhand "Dhauli Ganga Electric Project" is situated?
A. Chamoli
B. Pithoragarh
C. Rudraprayag
D. Tehri
Ans. B
10. When did winter snow sports started in "Auli", which located in Uttarakhand?
A. 1983
B. 1987
C. 1993
D. 1997
Ans. B
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