Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#506] Who received the title of Fateh Shibji?
Correct Answer

(C) Basti Ram Mehta

Explanation

Solution: Basti Ram Mehta was a Hindu Rajput from Kishtwar. He joined Gulab Singh's army in 1821 and was placed under General Zorawar Singh. He was soon raised to the rank of Colonel. His contributions in warfare earned him the title of Fateh Shibji from 1834 to 1841. He raised the Fateh Shibji battalion.

[#507] Who is the first and last Woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed

Explanation

Solution: Mehbooba Mufti was the first and last woman to hold the office of Chief Minister in the state. She formed a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir jointly with the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP).

[#508] Who founded the Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party?
Correct Answer

(B) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed

Explanation

Solution: In 1999, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed founded the 'Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party' to persuade the Government of India to initiate an unconditional dialogue with the Kashmiris to solve their problems.

[#509] During whose reign, the UT Jammu and Kashmir got its first Hydro-Electric Project at Mohra?
Correct Answer

(C) Maharaja Pratap Singh

Explanation

Solution: During Maharaja Pratap Singh reign, Jammu and Kashmir got its first Hydro - Electric Project at Mohra. It is about 22.5 km from Baramulla towards Uri.

[#510] Who built Jhelum Valley road and completed Banihal Cart road in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Maharaja Pratap Singh

Explanation

Solution: Maharaja Pratap Singh built Jhelum valley road and completed Banihal cart road. He constructed a bridge on the Tawi river and linked Jammu with a railway line to Sialkot.