Uttarakhand was formed on 9 November 2000 from the Himalayan region of Uttar Pradesh. Dehradun is the interim (winter) capital while Bhararisain (Gairsain) serves as the summer capital, and the state is known for Char Dham pilgrimage routes and Himalayan ecology.
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| Capital | Dehradun |
|---|---|
| Formation / statehood | 9 November 2000 (carved out of Uttar Pradesh) |
| Official language(s) | Hindi (Sanskrit as second official language) |
| Public Service Commission | UKPSC |
| Flagship exam | UKPSC Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services |
Focus your revision on: Himalayan geography and rivers · Char Dham pilgrimage · 2000 state formation · Forest and wildlife reserves · UKPSC combined civil services.
Uttarakhand GK questions and answers
- What is the capital of Uttarakhand?
Answer: Dehradun (interim capital) - Which town serves as the summer capital of Uttarakhand?
Answer: Gairsain (Bhararisain) - On which date was Uttarakhand formed?
Answer: 9 November 2000 - Uttarakhand was carved out of which state?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh - Which Public Service Commission conducts Uttarakhand civil services exams?
Answer: Uttarakhand Public Service Commission (UKPSC) - Which river is considered holiest and flows through Rishikesh and Haridwar in Uttarakhand?
Answer: Ganga (Ganges) - Which national park in Uttarakhand is famous for the Bengal tiger in the Corbett legacy?
Answer: Jim Corbett National Park - Which language besides Hindi has second official language status in Uttarakhand?
Answer: Sanskrit - Which glacier region is associated with the source of the Ganga at Gangotri?
Answer: Gangotri glacier region - Which hill station hosts the Forest Research Institute in Uttarakhand?
Answer: Dehradun
How to prepare for UKPSC
Use this PDF as a first-pass revision sheet, then expand each focus topic with the latest official state board sources, government portals, budget documents and the syllabus published for UKPSC Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services. Static geography and history build the base; current affairs must be updated for the examination year.
Test the questions without looking at the answers, revise wrong facts after one day, and repeat after one week. For reasoning and numeracy, use our free CSAT practice. You can also browse the complete State PSC exam list.
Sources and scope: stable facts compiled from standard government and educational references, including Know India, state government and State PSC portals. Verify changing administrative facts and the latest exam scheme from the concerned official website.
FAQ / नेहमीचे प्रश्न
Where can I download the Uttarakhand GK PDF?
Use the Download Now button on this page. The free PDF contains the same 10 stable-fact questions and answers shown below for offline revision.
Is this PDF useful for UKPSC?
Yes, as a quick static-GK revision sheet for UKPSC Combined State Civil / Upper Subordinate Services. It is not a full syllabus or current-affairs replacement, so verify changing facts from official notifications.
What topics should I revise for Uttarakhand GK?
Himalayan geography and rivers; Char Dham pilgrimage; 2000 state formation; Forest and wildlife reserves; UKPSC combined civil services.