For the Mountainous and remote regions of — 7 Economic & Social Development of Uttarakhand PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

The date upto which this policy will remain effective at present is - 31st 31st

Accepted Answer

March, 2018 31st 31st. For the Mountainous and remote regions of Uttarakhand the special unified industrial promotion 1st policy was implemented on April, 2008. The policy was introduced by chief minister BC Khanduri for a period of 10 years. It was amended in 2011 and the benefits of this Policy would now be available till 2025.

Question 2

In Uttaranchal for production of Handicraft material called 'Mosta' which raw material is used extensively?

Accepted Answer

Ringal. Ringal or dwarf Bamboo is the raw material, used for production of Handicraft material called 'Mosta'. Mosta is the main handicraft industry in Almora, Chamoli and Pithoragarh.

Question 3

From which place in Uttaranchal, trades carried with Tibet and Nepal?

Accepted Answer

Pithoragarh. From Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, trade is carried out with Tibet and Nepal.

Question 4

In Uttaranchal, where is the largest Paper factory located?

Accepted Answer

Lalkuan. The largest paper mill of Uttarakhand is located at Lalkuan, Nainital.

Question 5

In Uttaranchal at which of the following place 'Catechu' (Kattha) factory located?

Accepted Answer

Haldwani–Nainital. In Uttaranchal 'Catechu' (Kattha) factory is located at Haldwani, Nainital.

Question 6

In Uttaranchal, where is Hindustan Machine Tools (H.M.T.) factory located at–

Accepted Answer

Ranibagh, Nainital. In Uttaranchal, the Hindustan Machine Tools (H.M.T.) factory is located at Ranibagh, Nainital.

Question 7

Before Independence trade in Uttaranchal was carried?

Accepted Answer

By All of these. Trade in Uttaranchal before independence was unorganized. It was done through different means which includes trade fairs, exhibitions, middlemen etc.