Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1011] Which natural phenonema causes rainfall in Jammu in winters?
Correct Answer

(C) Western Disturbances

Explanation

Solution: The South-West part of Jammu receives rainfall mostly from South-West monsoon. The North and North-East parts of Jammu receive rainfall from Western disturbances.

[#1012] How many Councillors of LAHDC-Kargil were directly elected from the respective constituencies?
Correct Answer

(C) 26

Explanation

Solution: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil shall have 30 Councillors in which 26 Councillors shall be directly elected from the respective Constituencies and 4 Councillors shall be nominated by the Governor of the state from the principle religious minorities and women folk of the district.

[#1013] In Article ..............., it is stated that the Administrator of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be designated as the Lieutenant Governor of the said Union Territory.
Correct Answer

(C) 239

Explanation

Solution: In Article 239 of the Constitution, it is stated that the administration of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be designated to the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

[#1014] In which year the term Sadar-e-Riyasat was removed?
Correct Answer

(B) 1965

Explanation

Solution: During partition, there was the post of Sadar-e-Riyasat in place of the post of the Governor. Dr Karan Singh was the first Sadar-e-Riyasat from 20 th June, 1949 to 30 th March, 1965. The term ‘Governor’ came after the 6 th Amendment and Dr Karan Singh became the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from 30 th March, 1965.

[#1015] In which year for the first time, the Governor's Rule was enforced in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(D) 1977

Explanation

Solution: Governor's rule was enforced for the first time in March 1977 and ended in July 1977.