Pauri Garhwal 63.74% — 14 Geography of Uttarakhand PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

Sona Nadi Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which of the following district?

Accepted Answer

Pauri Garhwal. The Sonanadi wildlife sanctuary is located in the Kotdwar tehsil of Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

Question 2

Which climatic conditions are present (found) in Kotdwar-Ramnagar - Tanakpur belt in Uttarakhand?

Accepted Answer

Sub-Tropical. Subtropical climate conditions exist in Kotdwar - Ramnagar - Tanakpur belt in Uttarakhand. Dr. S.C. Kharbal has divided the state into 6 climate zones on the basis of altitude, temperature and vegitation. According to him, subtropical climate is found in areas with altitudes up to 900 meter. . 79 What is the main source of livelihood of rural population in the mountainous region of Uttarakhand? (a) Horticulture (b) Horticulture and tourism (c) Agriculture and animal husbandry (d) Agriculture and trade

Question 3

Rajaji National Park is a natural habitat of–

Accepted Answer

Asian Elephant. Rajaji National Park is best known for Asian wild elephants, located at the Himalyan foothills, near Haridwar, Rishikesh and Dehradun, with Ganga and song rivers, flowing through it other wild animals found in park include:- Indian leopard, Jungle cat, sloth bear etc.

Question 4

The first National Park established in India is located in Uttaranchal. It is known as–

Accepted Answer

Jim Corbett National Park. Jim Corbett National Park (Nainital, Uttarakhand) was established in the year 1936 as Hailey National Park. Jim Corbett National Park has the glory of being India's oldest and most prestigious National Park. It is also being honored as the place where Project Tiger was first launched in 1973. Jim Corbett National Park is located in the Nainital district and Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

Question 5

Chipko Movement was started originally from which district of Uttaranchal?

Accepted Answer

Chamoli. The Chipko movement started in 1973 in Chamoli district. The Chipko movement was a non- violent agitation that was aimed at protection and conservation of trees. It is best remembered for the collective mobilization of women for the cause of preserving forests, which also brought about a change in attitude regarding their own status in society. The name of the movement ‘Chipko’ comes from the word 'Embrace', as the villagers hugged the trees and encircled them to prevent being hacked.

Question 6

Which one among the following is the Fodder tree which is a source of popular fodder in Uttaranchal's hilly region?

Accepted Answer

Banj. Banj (Oak) fodder tree is a source of popular fodder in Uttaranchal's hilly region. Banj oak (Quercus leucotrichophora) is an evergreen oak tree of Asia, and particularly of the Central Himalayas.

Question 7

Askot wild life sanctuary is located in the district of?

Accepted Answer

Pithoragarh. Askot wild life sanctuary is located in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It was established in

Question 8

It was created in order to protect the endangered Musk Deer. It is a haven for snow leopards, Himalayan black bears, musk deers, snow cocks, tahra, bharals, chirs, koklas, pheasants and chukors. Geography of Uttarakhand 86. Corbett National Park is spread in a total area of about ?

Accepted Answer

520.82 sqkm. Corbett national park is spread in a total area of about 520.82 sqkm. It is a national park located in the Nainital district of Uttarakhand state. It is first national park in India, it was established in 1936.