Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand and serves as its administrative headquarters. The city lies in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas.

Nanda Devi is the highest peak entirely within India, standing at 7,816 metres in the Garhwal Himalaya. The mountain is part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Chipko movement began in the early 1970s in Uttarakhand as a grassroots environmental protest against tree felling. Villagers, especially women, embraced trees to prevent their cutting, giving the movement its name.

Haridwar is a major pilgrimage city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttarakhand. It hosts the Kumbh Mela every twelve years, attracting millions of devotees.

The Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River is one of the world's tallest concrete gravity dams, completed in 2006. It provides hydroelectric power and irrigation water for Uttarakhand and neighboring states.

Rishikesh, situated on the Ganges, is known as the "Yoga Capital of the World" and attracts international students. It also serves as a gateway for trekking and white-water rafting in the Himalayas.

Govind Ballabh Pant was the first chief minister of Uttarakhand after its formation in 2000. He was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and later served as India's Home Minister.

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Uttarakhand

State in northern India

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Uttarakhand, is a state in northern India. It shares international borders with Tibet to the north and Nepal to the east, while the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh border it to the west and south, respectively. Formerly known as Uttaranchal, the state was established on 9 November 2000 after being separated from Uttar Pradesh. Uttarakhand has a total area of 53,483 km2 (20,650 sq mi), equal to 1.6 per cent of the total area of India. Dehradun is the winter capital, while Bhararisain serves as the summer capital. Nainital is the judicial capital of the state. Administratively, Uttarakhand is divided into the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions, comprising thirteen districts. The state is renowned for its high-altitude and rugged topography, with the Himalayas covering most of its area and serving as the source of several major perennial river systems.

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Dehradun
has capital
Dehradun is the capital city of Uttarakhand and serves as its administrative headquarters. The city lies in the Doon Valley on the foothills of the Himalayas.
Nanda Devi
contains
Nanda Devi is the highest peak entirely within India, standing at 7,816 metres in the Garhwal Himalaya. The mountain is part of the Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Chipko movement
originated
The Chipko movement began in the early 1970s in Uttarakhand as a grassroots environmental protest against tree felling. Villagers, especially women, embraced trees to prevent their cutting, giving the movement its name.
Jim Corbett National Park
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Jim Corbett National Park, located in the foothills of the Himalayas, is India's oldest national park, established in 1936. It is renowned for its population of Bengal tigers and diverse wildlife.
Haridwar
has holy city
Haridwar is a major pilgrimage city on the banks of the Ganges in Uttarakhand. It hosts the Kumbh Mela every twelve years, attracting millions of devotees.
Tehri Dam
hosts dam
The Tehri Dam on the Bhagirathi River is one of the world's tallest concrete gravity dams, completed in 2006. It provides hydroelectric power and irrigation water for Uttarakhand and neighboring states.
Rishikesh
known for yoga
Rishikesh, situated on the Ganges, is known as the "Yoga Capital of the World" and attracts international students. It also serves as a gateway for trekking and white-water rafting in the Himalayas.
Govind Ballabh Pant
first chief minister
Govind Ballabh Pant was the first chief minister of Uttarakhand after its formation in 2000. He was a prominent Indian freedom fighter and later served as India's Home Minister.

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The main concepts connected to Uttarakhand include Dehradun, Nanda Devi, Chipko movement, Jim Corbett National Park, Haridwar, Tehri Dam, Rishikesh, Govind Ballabh Pant. Each is linked on the map above with its own summary.

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Uttarakhand is part of State Studies, which appears in the syllabus of UKPSC.