Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#571] Which livestock forms the major tourist attraction in Nubra of Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(D) Double Humped Camel

Explanation

Solution: In Ladakh, apart from Dromedary camels double humped camels are also found. They form the major tourist attraction in Nubra valley region of Leh district.

[#572] There is a tremendous growth in the poultry industry in
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: There has been a tremendous growth in the poultry industry, both in the government and private sectors.
Poultry farming has given employment to a large number of people and raised the economic status of poor farmers. Some important poultry farms are located in Srinagar, Pulwama, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam and Anantnag.

[#573] What is the major means of transportation in most of the religious places of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Equines

Explanation

Solution: Equines (mules, donkeys, ponies, horses) are one of the important constituents of livestock. Jammu and Kashmir has about 12 lakh equine population which is second highest in the country. Jammu has a high population of ponies and mules that are used to a large extent in pilgrim tours. e.g. ponies are engaged at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. In Kashmir, ponies are used to transport men and materials to far off places. Religious tourism in Kashmir valley depends to a large extent on equines such as in Amarnath Cave where the major means of transportation is ponies.

[#574] Which one is not correct pair List-I List-II a. Sheep 1. Bakerwali b. Goat 2. Changra c. Yak 3. Gaddi d. Fish 4. Trout
Correct Answer

(C) c-3

Explanation

Solution: Ladakhi Yak forms the main means of transportation in snow bound areas. Ladakhi people use Yak milk to make butter, ghee and curd. The Yak Breeding Farm is situated at Disket in the Nubra valley region of Ladakh.

[#575] Which livestock breeding farm is established at Bodhkharbu in Kargil district?
Correct Answer

(D) Equine

Explanation

Solution: Four equine breeding farms have been established in Bodhkhurboo and Zanskar of Kargil district and Chuchot and Nobra areas of Leh district.