Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#701] Which of the following links takes to sacred Amarnath Caves?
Correct Answer

(C) Srinagar - Pahalgam Link

Explanation

Solution: Srinagar - Pahalgam Road connects Srinagar, Awantipur, Khanabal, Mattan, Aish Mugam and Pahalgam. From Pahalgam, a bridle path leads to Amarnath cave. Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni stations lie on this route.

[#702] The objective of the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is
Correct Answer

(D) Both (B) and (C)

Explanation

Solution: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) provide connectivity by way of all weather roads to the unconnected habitations in rural areas.

[#703] Sanjhi Chhat in Jammu provides which type of transportation service?
Correct Answer

(B) Helicopter

Explanation

Solution: As the regions are sparsely populated and has many inaccessible areas, thus there is a great need to establish more airports for better connectivity. Some areas have been covered by helipads like Sanjhi Chhat helipad which provides helicopter service between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat.

[#704] Which tunnel is also known as Pir Panjal Tunnel?
Correct Answer

(A) Banihal Qazigund Tunnel

Explanation

Solution: Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel is situated at an elevation of 1790 metres, it is a double tube tunnel with two lanes each. It is operational but a part of it is still under construction. It is India’s longest tunnel (11.2 km) and is also called Pir Panjal Tunnel.

[#705] Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden is spread over an area of about ............... hectares
Correct Answer

(A) 30

Explanation

Solution: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, previously Model Floriculture Center, is a tulip garden in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 30 hectares (74 acres).