Uttaranchal GK - 4

The Chipko movement was a non-violent social and ecological movement by rural villagers, particularly women, in India to protect trees and forests from commercial deforestation.

Sahastradhara, meaning 'thousand-fold spring', is a popular tourist destination and waterfall located near Mussoorie in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand.

In Uttarakhand, July 5th is observed as 'Green Day' (Harela) to promote environmental awareness and tree plantation.

The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is a prestigious military school located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, established in 1922.

Chandra Singh Garhwali was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and a soldier in the British Indian Army, famous for his refusal to fire on unarmed protesters in Peshawar in 1930.

Kempty Falls is a famous waterfall and tourist attraction located in the hill station of Mussoorie, Uttarakhand.

Srinagar (in Uttarakhand) is situated on the river terraces of the Alaknanda River, which is a characteristic feature of its geography.

Chanchari is a traditional folk dance form performed in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand.

According to the 2011 Census of India, Haridwar is the most populous district in the state of Uttarakhand.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has a major manufacturing plant located in Ranipur, Haridwar.

Bageshwar is the smallest district in Uttarakhand in terms of total geographical area.

The Bhuvneshwari fair is a traditional fair organized in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand.

The Motichoor Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Haridwar and is now part of the Rajaji National Park complex.

Rajaji National Park is a prominent national park and tiger reserve spread across the Dehradun, Haridwar, and Pauri Garhwal districts, with its headquarters in Dehradun.

Approximately 12.5% of the total land area in Uttarakhand is considered cultivable, reflecting the mountainous terrain of the state.

The economy of Uttarakhand is often referred to as a 'money order economy' because a significant portion of household income comes from remittances sent by family members working outside the state.

Mulayam Singh Yadav, as the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, formed the Kaushik Committee in 1993 to examine the demand for a separate state of Uttarakhand.

The Pindari Glacier is a famous glacier located in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand, known for being a popular trekking destination.

In the Ramayana, the Sanjeevani herb is described as being found in the Dronagiri mountain range within the Himalayan region.

Uttarakhand is highly seismically active and falls under Seismic Zones 4 and 5, which are the highest risk categories in India.

Sudhansu Dhulia was appointed as the first Advocate General of the newly formed state of Uttarakhand in 2000.

The Kaushik Committee, formed to study the statehood issue, recommended Gairsain as the most suitable location for the capital of the proposed state of Uttarakhand.

The Fazal Ali Commission was established in 1953 to reorganize Indian states based on linguistic lines, which eventually influenced the formation of various states. The other options are not recognized commissions for the creation of Uttaranchal.

Edward Gardner was the first Commissioner of the Kumaon division, which was established after the British victory in the Anglo-Nepalese War. He took charge in 1815.

The Naini-Saini Airport is located in the Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand. It serves the Kumaon region.