Uttarakhand GK Quiz
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This Uttarakhand GK quiz has 15 questions on the Devbhoomi, from its formation in 2000 to the laws and capitals that have made news since. It covers the state's history, Garhwal and Kumaon, the rivers that become the Ganga, Himalayan peaks, national parks, the Chipko movement and the state symbols, so it works as a compact round of Uttarakhand general knowledge.
The questions start easy and get harder. Warm-ups such as the formation date or the highest peak suit casual players, while questions on the first national park's original name, the source of the Mandakini and the Gaumukh snout test serious aspirants. That makes it useful revision for UKSSSC, UKPSC, police and patwari exams, where Uttarakhand GK questions with answers appear in every paper.
Play all 15, check your score, then open the answer key. Every answer has a short explanation that adds a linked fact, so even a wrong guess teaches you something. Replay after a few days to see what stuck, and share your score to challenge friends who claim they know the hills better.
A fact worth knowing: Nanda Devi, at 7,816 m, is the highest mountain that lies entirely within India. Kangchenjunga is taller, but it sits on the border with Nepal.
Uttarakhand GK questions with answers
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On which date was Uttarakhand carved out of Uttar Pradesh as a separate state?
- 1 November 2000
- 9 November 2000
- 15 November 2000
- 1 January 2007
Answer: 9 November 2000. Uttarakhand was formed on 9 November 2000 as India's 27th state. It was called Uttaranchal until the name was changed to Uttarakhand in 2007.
In 2010, Uttarakhand became the first Indian state to make which language its second official language?
- Garhwali
- Kumaoni
- Sanskrit
- Urdu
Answer: Sanskrit. The state gave Sanskrit second official language status in January 2010, with Hindi as the first. Himachal Pradesh took the same step in 2019.
Which is the highest peak in Uttarakhand?
- Nanda Devi
- Kamet
- Trisul
- Bandarpunch
Answer: Nanda Devi. Nanda Devi (7,816 m) in Chamoli district is Uttarakhand's highest peak and the highest mountain that lies entirely within India.
The Bhagirathi and the Alaknanda meet at which place to form the Ganga?
- Rudraprayag
- Karnaprayag
- Vishnuprayag
- Devprayag
Answer: Devprayag. From Devprayag, the combined stream takes the name Ganga. Devprayag is the last of the Panch Prayag, the five sacred river confluences of the Alaknanda.
India's first national park, set up in Uttarakhand in 1936, was originally named after whom?
Photo: Atanudey83, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Jim Corbett
- Lord Curzon
- Sir Malcolm Hailey
- Lord Ripon
Answer: Sir Malcolm Hailey. It opened as Hailey National Park, after the Governor of the United Provinces. It was later renamed Ramganga and then Corbett National Park, after the hunter-turned-conservationist Jim Corbett.
Which national park forms a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with Nanda Devi National Park?
- Rajaji National Park
- Valley of Flowers National Park
- Gangotri National Park
- Govind National Park
Answer: Valley of Flowers National Park. Nanda Devi National Park was inscribed in 1988, and the site was extended in 2005 to include the Valley of Flowers, famous for its alpine meadows in Chamoli district.
Gaura Devi is remembered for leading the women of Reni village in which movement?
- Chipko movement
- Narmada Bachao Andolan
- Appiko movement
- Silent Valley movement
Answer: Chipko movement. In 1974 the women of Reni in Chamoli district hugged the trees to stop contractors from felling them. Chipko means 'to cling', and the protest became a landmark of Indian environmentalism.
Uttarakhand is divided into which two administrative divisions?
- Garhwal and Jaunsar
- Kumaon and Terai
- Doon and Kumaon
- Garhwal and Kumaon
Answer: Garhwal and Kumaon. Garhwal covers the western part of the state (with Pauri as its divisional headquarters) and Kumaon the eastern part (headquartered at Nainital).
Which animal is the state animal of Uttarakhand?
- Snow leopard
- Alpine musk deer
- Himalayan tahr
- Bharal (blue sheep)
Answer: Alpine musk deer. The Alpine musk deer (kasturi mrig) is the state animal. The state bird is the Himalayan monal and the state flower is the Brahma Kamal.
The Tehri Dam, one of the tallest dams in India, is built on which river?
Photo: Dr Vikramjit Kakati, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Alaknanda
- Yamuna
- Bhagirathi
- Ramganga
Answer: Bhagirathi. Tehri Dam stands on the Bhagirathi in Tehri Garhwal district. Besides generating hydropower, it supplies drinking water to Delhi and parts of Uttar Pradesh.
The Kedarnath temple stands near the source of which river?
Photo: Shaq774 at en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - Mandakini
- Pindar
- Dhauliganga
- Saryu
Answer: Mandakini. Kedarnath sits near the Chorabari glacier, where the Mandakini begins. The Mandakini later joins the Alaknanda at Rudraprayag.
In which Uttarakhand town is the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, where IAS officers train?
Photo: Gannu03, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Dehradun
- Ranikhet
- Nainital
- Mussoorie
Answer: Mussoorie. LBSNAA is in Mussoorie. Nearby Dehradun hosts the Indian Military Academy and the Forest Research Institute.
Which place was declared Uttarakhand's summer capital in 2020?
- Almora
- Gairsain (Bhararisain)
- Pauri
- Haldwani
Answer: Gairsain (Bhararisain). The announcement came in March 2020 and was notified in June 2020. Dehradun remains the winter capital.
In January 2025, Uttarakhand became the first state since Independence to bring which law into force?
- Uniform Civil Code
- Anti-Conversion Act
- Right to Health Act
- Land Ceiling Act
Answer: Uniform Civil Code. The Uniform Civil Code of Uttarakhand, 2024 came into force on 27 January 2025. It sets common rules on marriage, divorce, inheritance and live-in relationship registration.
The Bhagirathi river emerges from the snout of the Gangotri glacier at a spot called what?
Photo: gbSk at Flickr, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Tapovan
- Kedartal
- Gaumukh
- Hemkund
Answer: Gaumukh. Gaumukh, meaning 'cow's mouth', is about 18 km beyond Gangotri town. Pilgrims and trekkers walk there to see where the river begins.
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are in this Uttarakhand quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions, each with four options and one correct answer. Most people finish in about 5 minutes, and every answer has a short explanation.
Can I play the Uttarakhand quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is free, needs no login and shows your score the moment you finish. You can replay it as often as you like and share your result.
Is this Uttarakhand GK quiz useful for UKSSSC and UKPSC exams?
Yes, as a revision round. It covers topics state exams ask about often: formation, divisions, rivers, peaks, parks, movements and recent decisions such as the summer capital and the Uniform Civil Code. Pair it with our Indian history and polity quizzes for the national part of the paper.
Where can I see the Uttarakhand GK question answers?
The full answer key with explanations is on this page, below the quiz. Play first for a fair score, then open the key to revise anything you missed.