Uttarakhand was previously known as __________

a. Uttar Pradesh

b. Uttaranchal

c. Uttar Sangam

d. None of the above

ANSWER: Uttaranchal

Explanation:

Uttarakhand High Court has ordered all hill stations and glaciers in the state to be declared as eco-sensitive within three months and put a ban on all construction within 25 km radius of the glaciers.

It also directed nagar panchayats and municipal boards across the Ganges and Yamuna to set up sewage treatment plants within 6 months and asked government to check water quality every day.

HC also banned construction and felling of trees within 2 and 5 km across the lakes of Bhimtal, Sattal, Naukuchyattaal, Nainital and Khurpatal.

No new construction will take place within 25 km of Gangotri and Yamunotri glaciers and no fossil fuel will be burnt within radius of 10 km around them.

Uttarakhand earlier known as Uttaranchal referred to as Land of the Gods is a global pilgrimage centre and contains many Hindu temples.

It was created on 9th Nov 2000.

Its official languages are Hindi and Sanskrit and Kumaoni as well as Garhwali languages are also heard here.

Capital city and largest city is Dehradun.