Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#721] The city of Leh is situated in which range?
Correct Answer

(B) Ladakh Range

Explanation

Solution: Ladakh Range lies East of Zanskar range in Central Ladakh. The Indus and Shyok rivers confluences on the Ladakh range. It has an average elevation of 6000 m. The range forms the North-Eastern bank of Indus river. City of Leh is situated in this range at an elevation of 3,500 m.

[#722] Assertion (A) The Ladakh plateau records the minimum temperature in winters. Reason (R) Ladakh is situated in high altitudinal areas of Greater Himalayas.
Correct Answer

(A) Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)

Explanation

Solution: The Ladakh region is situated on the rain shadow side of the Himalayan mountains which block the monsoon clouds. It is situated in high altitudinal areas of Greater Himalayas. The climate of Ladakh is cold and dry, therefore, it is also called Cold Desert.

[#723] Match the following List-I List-II (Climatic Conditions) (Months) a. Wettest month in Ladakh 1. March b. Light drizzles of rain 2. Autumn c. Dust storms and loo 3. May d. Crop harvesting in Kashmir 4. July
Correct Answer

(C) a-4, b-1, c-3, d-2

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Wettest month in Ladakh - July Light drizzles of rain - March Dust storms and loo - May Crop harvesting in Kashmir - Autumn

[#724] Kathua, Samba and Udhampur lie in which climatic zone of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Sub-Tropical Zone

Explanation

Solution: The area of Jammu is situated in the sub-tropical region. It comprises of Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba districts. Its climate is highly influenced by the Pir Panjal and Shivalik ranges.

[#725] Saffron blooms during which season in the Kashmir valley?
Correct Answer

(C) Autumn

Explanation

Solution: The temperature falls gradually in autumn season in Kashmir and the sky is clear. There are minimum weather disturbances. It is the season of saffron flowering and the valley with its purple bloom of saffron flowers looks beautiful.