Uttarakhand General Knowledge Quiz

The Chipko Movement is related to forest conservation. This movement originated in the 1970s in the state of Uttarakhand, India, where local communities protested against deforestation and the destruction of forests by hugging trees to prevent their felling. The movement aimed to raise awareness about the importance of forests and their conservation for environmental sustainability and the livelihoods of local communities. The Chipko Movement played a significant role in promoting forest conservation and influencing environmental policies in India.

The correct answer is 71. This means that there are currently 71 members in the Uttarakhand Vidhan Sabha.

The correct answer is "कॉर्बेट नेशनल पार्क".

N.P. Navani was the first Chairman of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission.

The correct answer is Udhamsingh Nagar.

During the British government's rule, the summer capital of Uttar Pradesh was located in Nainital.

The correct answer is 3. This means that there are 3 reserved seats for Scheduled Tribes in the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly.

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In November 2000, there were 30 members in the interim Legislative Assembly of Uttarakhand.

The rail service in Dehradun started in the year 1900.

Ranikhet Nagar was established in the year 1869.

The correct answer is 1972. This is the year in which the approval for the Tehri Dam project was received from the Planning Commission.

In 1931, the first forest panchayat rules were established in Uttarakhand.

The correct answer is Almora.

चम्पावत उत्तराखण्ड का ऐसा जिला है जिसमें केवल एक ही तहसील है।

The correct answer is 1887.

In 1968, Major Piyarsen was appointed as the first conservator of Uttarakhand.

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The construction of Tehri Dam started in 1978.

The correct answer is 1800 meters above sea level.

The correct answer is "बसभीड़ा". This is the place from where the "नशा नही रोजगार दो" movement started.

The Uttarakhand Forest Movement, also known as the Chipko Movement, started in 1977. This movement was a grassroots environmental campaign aimed at protecting the forests of Uttarakhand from deforestation and commercial exploitation. The local communities, mostly consisting of women, hugged the trees to prevent them from being cut down. The movement gained national and international attention and played a significant role in raising awareness about the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable development.