Question

In which of the following states are Nainital and Bhimtal Located?
A.Jammu and Kashmir
B. Himachal Pradesh
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Uttarakhand

Answer 1

Hint: Nainital, also known as the Lake District of India, is a hill station located around the Nainital Lake, near the Naini Devi temple. Bhimtal is a town and nagar panchayat in Nainital. The main attraction there is the Bhimtal Lake, which has an island at the centre of it. Both Nainital and Bhimtal are popular tourist locations.

Complete answer: Option A: Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory in India. It has a special status accorded to it through the Article 70 of the Indian Constitution. It is a very popular tourist sight, and has been a subject of dispute between India, Pakistan, and China.
Option B: Himachal Pradesh is a state in the north of India. It is popular for its tourist locations like Dalhousie, and is host to the Dalai Lama. The place is also well known for its trekking, mountain climbing, and skiing.
Option C: Uttar Pradesh is the most populated state in India. It is well known for Ayodhya and Mathura, the birthplaces of Ram and Krishna respectively.
Option D: Uttarakhand, formerly known as Uttaranchal, is a state in the north of India. It is also known as Devabhumi (Land of the Gods) due to its various Hindu pilgrimage sites. It is famous for tourist locations like Rishikesh, Terai Grasslands, and Nainital.Therefore the correct answer is Option D Uttarakhand.

Therefore the correct answer is Option D Uttarakhand.

Note: Nainital is the judicial capital of Uttarakhand as the Uttarakhand High Court is located there, and is the headquarters of the Kumaon division. It is also home to the Governor of Uttarakhand, who resides in the Raj Bhavan.