Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1051] Which ruler of Namgyal dynasty shifted the capital of Ladakh from Shey to Leh?
Correct Answer

(A) Tashi

Explanation

Solution: Bhagan's next influential descendant was Tashi Namgyal who built the royal palace at Leh. He shifted his capital from Shey to Leh.

[#1052] Which district of Jammu and Kashmir has a potential to generate wind energy?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Jammu and Kashmir has a potential to generate wind energy in Kupwara (5500 KWH), Anantnag, Baramulla and Udhampur (5000 KWH each).

[#1053] Which of the following is/are the renewable energy resource(s)?
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

[#1054] Which agency is responsible for developing of renewable energy in Ladakh region?
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The nodal agency of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India and the Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) is trying to implement renewable energy technologies in Ladakh region by developing solar greenhouses, solar passive housing projects and solar power plants.

[#1055] Consider the following statements about Solar Energy in Ladakh. 1. Ladakh is called Solar Capital of India. 2. In Zangla region of Kargil, Solar Plant is under construction. Which of the following is true?
Correct Answer

(C) Both 1 and 2

Explanation

Solution: Ladakh has high potential to tap solar energy, as it has 320 sunshine days in an year. It is called the Solar Capital of India. The solar power plants are under construction in Zangla region of Kargil and Pang region of Leh.