Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1076] Which is the largest railway station in Jammu?
Correct Answer

(A) Jammu - Tawi

Explanation

Solution: Jammu - Tawi Railway Station is the largest railway station in Jammu. It is a major railhead of northern railways and lies in Firozpur division. It links Jammu to major Indian cities.

[#1077] Kashmir's first business newspaper is
Correct Answer

(C) Bazar Observer

Explanation

Solution: Kashmir Observer is one of the first English newspapers. It is a daily newspaper which is published in Srinagar. It is an online newspaper which is a global face of the daily Kashmir Observer on the internet. It also publishes the Bazar Observer, Kashmir's first business newspaper.

[#1078] Which tunnel connects Srinagar to Drass in Kargil?
Correct Answer

(A) Zoji La

Explanation

Solution: Zoji La Tunnel is a under construction tunnel which will connect Sonmarg near Srinagar to Drass in Kargil.

[#1079] The Zoji La pass can be visited on which road?
Correct Answer

(A) Leh - Srinagar Highway

Explanation

Solution: Leh - Srinagar Highway connects Leh and Kargil in Ladakh to Srinagar, Baramulla and Uri and has a total length of 574 km. There are two passes on this highway i.e Fotu La at 4108 m and Zoji La at 3528 m.

[#1080] The major telecom service provider of Ladakh is
Correct Answer

(C) BSNL

Explanation

Solution: There has been considerable improvement in terms of mobile coverage in Ladakh. In Leh and throughout Ladakh, only post-paid connections work presently. Pre-paid cards work if they have local sim cards. Widest network coverage is provided by BSNL and Airtel.