Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#616] The Neelum river is also known as
Correct Answer

(A) Kishanganga

Explanation

Solution: Kishanganga river originates from Drass (Kargil) in Ladakh. It is also known as Neelum river in the Gilgit-Baltistan region occupied by Pakistan.

[#617] Mansar lake is situated in which mountainous range?
Correct Answer

(D) Shiwalik

Explanation

Solution: Mansar lake is situated 55 km East of Jammu at an altitude of 666 m in the Shiwalik range.

[#618] Kalakot mine is famous for which mineral of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(B) Coal

Explanation

Solution: The Kalakot Tertiary coal fields is located in Jammu and Kashmir, South of Pir Panjal.

[#619] In Jammu and Kashmir, Iron ore is found in
Correct Answer

(D) All of the above

[#620] Which type of soil is best suited to safflower crop?
Correct Answer

(A) Brown Earth Soil

Explanation

Solution: Brown Earth soil is mainly found in the parts of Kathua, Udhampur, Doda, Poonch, Rajouri, Baramulla and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir. It is ideally suited for safflower crop, but crops like maize, wheat and fruits like cherry, pear, apple are also grown in this soil.