Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1041] Name the game which brings hope to Kashmiri girls to break societal shackles.
Correct Answer

(C) Rugby

Explanation

Solution: Rugby is a very popular sport in Jammu and Kashmir. There are many exceptionally brilliant rugby players. Tournaments are held at state and district level. Teams also compete at the National Level. Many determined Kashmiri girls are trying to break societal shackles and play Rugby.

[#1042] Assertion (A) Jamyang Namgyal of Namgyal dynasty in Ladakh was nick named as the Lion. Reason (R) Jamyang faced several Muslim invasions and he resisted those attacks and tried to retain control over Ladakh.
Correct Answer

(D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Explanation

Solution: Sengge Namgyal was a powerful ruler who consolidated Ladakh. He was known as the Lion.

[#1043] Match the following List-I List-II a. Hemis 1. Local Chiefs b. Gyapachos 2. Monastery c. Gyalmo 3. Kings d. Gyalpo 4. Queens
Correct Answer

(D) a-2, b-1, b-4, d-3

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Hemis - Monastery Gyapachos - Local Chiefs Gyalmo - Queens Gyalpo - Kings

[#1044] Which was the last dynasty to rule Ladakh before it became a part of Indian Union?
Correct Answer

(D) Dogra

Explanation

Solution: Ladakh remained a part of Dogra empire till 1947, when India got its independence. In October 1947, King Hari Singh of Dogra dynasty signed an agreement with the Indian Union. According to the agreement, Jammu and Kashmir along with Ladakh became a part of the Indian Union but allowed to have their separate Constitution and Flag.

[#1045] Which Mauryan ruler sent his missionaries to Ladakh to spread Buddhism?
Correct Answer

(A) Ashoka

Explanation

Solution: Emperor Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty extended his influence over Ladakh by sending missionaries to preach Buddhism in around 273 - 236 BC.