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Snow leopard at Gangotri National Park Uttarakhand General Knowledge Quiz on National Parks and Wild Life Sanctuaries.  Uttarakhand has a great geographic and climate diversity in different areas and also has a great bio-diversity. Due to which 12% of total geographical area is protected. Uttarakhand has 6 national parks and 7 wildlife Sanctuary whose details are as follows: National Parks S. No. Protected Area Area (km²) Inauguration year 1 Corbett National Park 520.82 1936 2 Nanda Devi National Park 624.60 1982 3 Valley of Flowers National Park 87.50 1982 4 Rajaji National Park 820.42 1983 5 Gangotri National Park 2390.02 1989 6 Govind National Park 472.08 1990 TOTAL 4915.44 Wild Life Sanctuaries S.No Protectected Area Area (km²) Inaugration year...

click the image to enlarge Here we are presenting the data of Uttarakhand Population as per the Census-2011. Uttarakhand is 27th state of India, 20th most populous state and occupies 18th rank if the area is concerned. Population data is very useful because in every competitive exam 3-5 questions are asked and the data changes in every 10 years. So if you memorize it you will get benefit for a long time. Items Data Total Population (Actual) 1,01,16752 Total Population (Estimated) 1.01 Cr Male Population 51,54,178 Female Population 49,62,572 Sex Ratio 963 Child Sex Ratio 886 Increase in Population (2001-11) 18.81% % of Total Population of India 0.83% Density of Population (per Sq. Km.) 189 Area (Sq. Km.) 53483 Sq. km. Total Child population (0-6 years) 13,28,844 Male Child Population (0-6 years 7,04...

Uttarakhand GK Quiz on " Tourism and Famous Places in Uttarakhand ". The economy of Uttarakhand very much depends upon tourism and there are many Scenic views in Uttarakhand which attracts people from India and Abroad.  Uttarakhand is also a very famous place for devotees. Places like Haridwar, Rishikesh, Chardhams etc. have a great importance for Hindus living worldwide. Quiz-4: Tourism and Famous Places in Uttarakhand 1. Which place was called as “Mini Switzerland” by Mahatma Gandhi : A.      Kausani B.      Pauri C.      Kathgodam D.      Nainital 2. Kempty Falls are situated in: A. Mussoorie B. Nainital C. Lansdown D. Almora 3. Lansdown is situated in which district of Uttarakhand? Surya Mandir, Katarmal A. Chamoli B. Haridwar C. Pauri D. Pithoragarh 4. Famous Surya Temple of Uttarakhand is in: A. Baijnath B. Dwarhat C. Bhimgoda D. Katarmal 5. Joshimath is s...

Uttarakhand General knowledge Quiz on History of Uttarakhand for Upcoming Recruitment Exams. Quiz-3: History Of Uttarakhand Kedarnath Temple 1. Kedarnath Temple was Built By: A.    Chands B.    Katyuris C.    Pandavas D.    Panwars 2. Uttarakhand was known as______in Vedic Period: A. Himavats Khand B. Kedarkhand C. Manas Khand D. Hemwant 3. Who was the founder of Katyuri Dynasty? A. Nimber Dev B. Basant Dev Rock edict of Ashoka, Kalsi C. Lakhan Pal Dev D. Subhiksh Raj Dev 4. Archeological Evidences of Ashoka’s period was found in: A. Srinagar B. Kalsi C. Kedarnath D. Dehradun 5. Almora Congress was founded in:  A. 1911 B. 1912 C. 1919 D. 1914 6. “Almora Akhbar” was published in: A. 1771 B. 1871 C. 1971 D. 1981 7. Gurkha Empire was established in Kumaun in: A. 1790 B. 1792 C. 1815 D. 1819 8. In which one of the Puranas Kedarkhand and Manaskhand are Described:...