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History of Uttarakhand

Ancient Kumaon-Garhwal kingdoms, Katyuri, Chand, Parmar, Gorkha rule, British era.

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  1. 1.Which dynasty ruled over the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand during the 7th to 11th centuries CE?

    • (A)Chand Dynasty
    • (B)Katyuri Dynasty
    • (C)Kuninda Dynasty
    • (D)Parmar Dynasty
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    Answer: (B) Katyuri Dynasty

    Solution: The Katyuri Dynasty ruled Kumaon and Garhwal from the 7th to 11th centuries CE and established several important temples and administrative centers.

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  2. 2.The famous Chipko Movement of the 1970s, which originated in Uttarakhand, was primarily associated with which village?

    • (A)Mandal
    • (B)Reni
    • (C)Henvalghati
    • (D)Gopeshwar
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    Answer: (B) Reni

    Solution: The Chipko Movement gained prominence in 1974 when villagers, led by women like Gaura Devi, hugged trees in Reni village (Chamoli district) to prevent their felling, marking a milestone in environmental conservation.

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