Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#646] .......... is spoken widely in Jammu region with different dialects used by Paharis, Gujjars and Sikhs.
Correct Answer

(C) Punjabi

Explanation

Solution: According to 2011 census, Sikh community comprises 2.03% of total population in Jammu and Kashmir region. Punjabi is spoken widely in this region with different dialects used by Paharis, Gujjars and Sikhs.

[#647] Cross breeding of local livestock with imported livestock for better yeild is undertaken by which of these?
Correct Answer

(C) Department of Sheep Husbandry

Explanation

Solution: The department of sheep husbandry was reorganised in 1982. The major aims of the department are as follows : (i) To improve the quality of wool production. (ii) To improve the socio-economic status of sheep rearing communities. (iii) Improve genetic potential of indigenous sheep. (iv) Cross breeding of local sheep with fine breeds like Merino in Kashmir and Rambouillet in Jammu.

[#648] Wusan, Pattan and Handwara have breeding farms for which animal?
Correct Answer

(B) Rabbit

Explanation

Solution: Rabbit breeding farms are at Wusan, Pattan (Kashmir) and Handwara (Kupwara).

[#649] The para-military forces patrolling in border areas of Ladakh use which of the following livestock?
Correct Answer

(B) Dromedary Camel

Explanation

Solution: Camel is reared in the Ladakh region. Dromedary camels are used by para-military forces in patrolling the border areas near Tibet and China.

[#650] The high quality fabric 'Pashmina Wool' is obtained from which of the following livestocks?
Correct Answer

(C) Goat

Explanation

Solution: Goat rearing is done on the pastoral meadows of Kashmir valley. Changra or Pasham goats are mainly reared for Pashmina wool which is very soft and fine wool.