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[#511] Who built Ranbireshvaram Temple at Jammu region?
Correct Answer

(C) Maharaja Ranbir Singh

Explanation

Solution: The largest north Indian temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Ranbireshwar Temple is one of Jammu's biggest crowd pullers. Located along the busy streets close to the Secretariat, this ancient shrine was built back in 1883 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh. The temple is divided into two distinct halls, decorated with images of the Ganesha and Kartikeya respectively and the highlight here is the mammoth 8 feet tall Shiva lingam (made from black marble) looming high in the central sanctum of the temple.

[#512] Who ascended the Throne of Jammu and Kashmir after Maharaja Gulab Singh?
Correct Answer

(A) Maharaja Ranbir Singh

Explanation

Solution: Maharaja Ranbir Singh ascended the throne in 1857 after Maharaja Gulab Singh and remained on the seat till 1885. He was the son of Maharaja Gulab Singh.

[#513] Who made primary education compulsory in the UT Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Maharaja Hari Singh

Explanation

Solution: Maharaja Hari Singh brought many reforms in the region like making primary education compulsory,
introducing laws prohibiting child marriage and opening places of worship for the low castes.

[#514] Which ruler resisted attacks and invasions of Timur strongly in Jammu?
Correct Answer

(C) Mal Dev

Explanation

Solution: Mal Dev resisted Timur’s invasion strongly. He worked for the welfare of his people and established Jammu as the Dogra capital. His tenure was prosperous and regarded as a golden period.

[#515] In which year Maharaja Gulab Singh finally acquired Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) March, 1846 AD

Explanation

Solution: On 15 th March 1846, Maharaja Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the Britishers and finally acquired Kashmir.