Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#656] Which livestock of Ladakh produces fine quality woolen fibre called Mohair?
Correct Answer

(B) Angora Goat

Explanation

Solution: Angora goat is reared in Ladakh and is known for production of fine quality woolen fibre called Mohair.

[#657] Which lake is known as Hollow lake?
Correct Answer

(A) Pangong lake

Explanation

Solution: Pangong lake is situated around 160 km away from Leh district at the border between Ladakh and Tibet. It is located at an altitude of 4350 m above mean sea level on Changtang plateau in Eastern part of Ladakh. Its water is saline and also known as Hollow Lake.

[#658] Which lake is situated between the peaks of Pir Panjal range in extreme South-West of Kashmir valley?
Correct Answer

(B) Kausar Nag lake

Explanation

Solution: Kausar Nag lake is situated between the peaks of Pir Panjal range in extreme South-West of
Kashmir valley, in the Kulgam district. It is located at an altitude of 400 m above mean sea level. The lake is about 5 km long and 3 km wide. It is also known as Vishu Pad.

[#659] Which lake is situated on the North-East slopes of Harmukh mountains?
Correct Answer

(A) Gangabal lake

Explanation

Solution: Gangabal lake is situated on the North-East slopes of Harmukh mountains at an altitude of approx 3600 m above mean sea level.

[#660] Ganderbal town is situated on the bank of which lake?
Correct Answer

(A) Anchar lake

Explanation

Solution: Anchar lake is situated in Srinagar. It is about 8 km long and 3 km wide. This lake lies at an altitude of 1585 m. About half of its area is deteriorated and has become a marshland. This lake is connected to Dal lake via a channel. Excessive water of Dal lake is diverted here. Ganderbal town is situated on its North-West bank.