Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1046] Consider the following statements. 1. The Treaty of Chushul ended the conflict between Sikhs and Tibetians. 2. The treaty marked a distinction between the borders of Ladakh and Tibet. Which of the following is correct?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: The Treaty of Chushul ended the conflict between Sikhs and Tibetans. British Captain Canningham went to Ladakh to end the conflict. As per the Treaty, a boundary was established between Ladakh and Tibet, thus clearly demarcating the boundaries of the regions. Ladakh remained under Sikh rule and Tibet became an autonomous body.

[#1047] Which important monument was built by Tsepal Namgyal?
Correct Answer

(D) Stok Palace

Explanation

Solution: Tsetan Namgyal was succeeded by his brother Tsepal Namgyal. He ruled from 1802 - 1837 and then from 1839 - 1840. He was a wise administrator like his brother and spent his early years in Hemis monastery. He built the beautiful Stok Palace which remains the present residence of the royal family of Ladakh.

[#1048] Cho and Lonpo were the titles given to ............... in Ladakh.
Correct Answer

(C) Chiefs

Explanation

Solution: The General Council performed legislative and administrative functions. The ministers of this council were selected from the traditional chiefs. The chiefs were called 'Cho' and 'Lanpo'.

[#1049] Which of these is an ancient village that contains pre-historic settlements in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Sumur is an ancient village in Nubra valley along the Siachen river. A ruined settlement consisting of animal enclosures and windowless small rooms were discovered there. Rock Art of Bodhisattva image inscribed on the ruins were also found. Buddhist carvings were also found in Khyagar, another small village in the valley. Chomolung on left bank of Siachen river is an area where rock inscriptions and ruined fortress were found.

[#1050] Ancient funeral sites containing rectangular graves are discovered where in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) Deskit Tingang

Explanation

Solution: Ancient funeral sites consisting majorly of rectangular graves and circular tombs were found in Deskit Tingang.