Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#696] Shubham Khajuria is an Indian ............... from Jammu region.
Correct Answer

(A) Cricketer

Explanation

Solution: Shubham Khajuria was born on 13 th September, 1995 in Jammu. He is an Indian cricketer who played for Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team. He is a right-handed batsman. He played for India in Under 19 Cricket Team in 2013.

[#697] Which of the following are strictly forbidden in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(C) Mobile satellite phones

Explanation

Solution: Mobile satellite phones are strictly forbidden as Ladakh is highly militarised region.

[#698] The Border Road Organisation maintains Ladakh highways under which project?
Correct Answer

(D) Project Himank

Explanation

Solution: Border Road Organisation (BRO) has built the world's highest motorable road in Ladakh named Umling La. It is about 86 km long and passes through Umling La Top. It connects Chismule and Demchok villages located about 230 km away from Leh district. It is about 19,300 feet above the mean sea level and constructed under Project Himank.

[#699] Nowgam railway station lies near which place?
Correct Answer

(C) Srinagar

Explanation

Solution: Nowgam Railway Station is located 8 km from Srinagar and is situated at a height of 1591 m. It lies in Jammu-Baramulla line and is expected to connect the Kashmir valley once completed. This station will also be connected to the Kargil-Leh line.

[#700] Which road is important for military point of view in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Jhelum valley road

Explanation

Solution: Jhelum Valley Road connects Srinagar, Pattan, Baramulla, Mohra and URI. It is very important from military point of view. It is 50 km long and part of National Highway.