Dehradun Quiz

Dehradun is the interim capital of Uttarakhand state, which was carved out of Uttar Pradesh in 2000. It has been part of Uttarakhand since the state's formation and serves as its administrative center.

Dehradun lies in the Doon Valley, situated between the Siwalik Range (outer Himalayas) to the south and the Himadri/Greater Himalayas to the north. This valley position gives the city its unique geography and climate.

The National Defence Academy (NDA) is located in Khadakwasla, near Pune, Maharashtra. The other three institutions (IMA, FRI, and OGC) are all located in Dehradun. IMA trains army officers, FRI is a forestry research institute, and OGC is the corporate headquarters of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

Mussourie (also spelled Mussoorie) is approximately 35km from Dehradun and is the nearest hill station, often called Queen of the Hills. Shimla is in Himachal Pradesh, Nainital is in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand, and Auli is a skiing destination much farther north in Uttarakhand.

Dehradun is linked to the Mahabharata through Guru Dronacharya, who is believed to have been born here. The city derives its name from Drona, and the term Drona refers to his ashram in the Garhwal region. This makes Mahabharata the correct answer.

Paltan Bazar is one of the oldest and most famous markets in Dehradun, dating back to colonial times. It serves as a major commercial hub. Connaught Place (misspelled as Canaught) is in New Delhi, while Bada Bazaar and Kamla Nagar are generic market names not specifically associated with Dehradun.

This question depends on when it was written. KFC did not have a Dehradun outlet for many years while McDonald's, CCD (Cafe Coffee Day), and Pizza Hut were present. However, KFC has since opened locations in Dehradun. The answer key marked C as correct, which may reflect the time when the question was created.

The Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC) is located in Deolali, Nashik, Maharashtra, not in Dehradun. The Doon School, St. Thomas, and St. George's College are all well-known schools in Dehradun. RIMC is often confused with RIMC's sister institution or other military schools in Dehradun.

While litchis from Dehradun region have received GI tag recognition, the question and answer key reference apple as the fruit with maximum production. This may reflect older data or specific measurement criteria. The answer key marked A (apple) as correct.

Dehradun is believed to have been founded by Guru Ram Rai, the eldest son of Guru Har Rai (the 7th Sikh Guru), who established his camp here in 1676. The city grew around his dera (camp). Dronacharya is linked to the city's ancient mythology but not its founding.