Haridwar — 13 Uttarakhand GK PYQs with Answers | UKPSC PYQ Hub

Question 1

Rudrapur (cid:1) The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is a national level action plan to combat air pollution in India. (cid:1) The NCAP was launched in January 2019 and aims to reduce air pollution levels in 102 cities across the country by 2024. 32. Uttarakhand received _____ rank in the Sustainable Development Index 2020-21 released by NITI Aayog. 7th 18th

Accepted Answer

. Uttarakhand received 7th rank in the Sustainable Development Index 2020-21 released by NITI Aayog. (cid:1) Uttarakhand is in the top gainers in 2020-21, in terms of improvement in score from 2019 with an increase 8 points and scored 72.

Question 2

Which one of the following fairs was declared as a State Government Fair on 5th August, 2022 by the Minister of Tourism, Government of Uttarakhand ?

Accepted Answer

Jagra. The Jagra fair is held every year in the month of January in the village of Jagra, which located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. (cid:1) The fair is dedicated to the Goddess Jagrani, who is believed to be the goddess Jagrani, who is believed to be the protector of the village. (cid:1) The fair is a major tourist attractions, and it is also a major cultural event for the people of the village. (cid:1) The other options are incorrect because they are not fairs that are held in the state of Uttarakhand.

Question 3

Which district of Uttarakhand was declared as the best aspirational district in India in August, 2022 by NITI Aayog?

Accepted Answer

Haridwar. NITI Aayog has declared Haridwar city of Uttarakhand as the best aspirational district on the basis of five parameters.

Question 4

Who among the following was conferred with Sangeet Natak Akademi Award on April 9, 2022 for his contribution of folk music?

Accepted Answer

Narendra Singh Negi. Narendra Singh Negi was conferred with 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Award on April 9, 2022 for his contribution of folk music.

Question 5

At which rank is Uttarakhand placed in India's Food Security Index 2021-22? 5th 11th

Accepted Answer

7th. Uttarakhand placed 7th Rank in India's food security Index 2021-22. (cid:1) In the Index of 2022-23 Uttarakhand has ranked its position at 11th number along with 20 large states

Question 6

Which of the following environmentalists from Uttarakhand was awarded with "Gandhi Peace Award"?

Accepted Answer

Chandi Prased Bhatt. Chandi Prasad Bhatt was an Indian environmentalist and social activist who is considered to be the father of the Chipko movement. He was awarded the Gandhi peace prize in 1987 for his work in environmental protection.

Question 7

General Bipin Rawat was posthumously awarded with

Accepted Answer

Padma Vibhushan. General Bipin Rawat was posthumously awarded with the 'Padma Vibhushan'. (cid:1) India's first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat, who died in a helicopter crash was posthumously conferred 'Padma Vibhushan'. (cid:1) His daughter received the award from the then President Ram Nath Kovind. Current Events of Uttarakhand

Question 8

Which one of the following literators of Uttarakhand received the Jnanpeeth Award?

Accepted Answer

Sumitra Nandan Pant. In 1968, Sumitra Nandan Pant became the first Hindi poet to receive the 'Jnanpith Award' considered to be India's highest accolade for literature. (cid:1) This was awarded to him for a collection of his most famous poems titled 'Chidambara'.