Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1106] ............... fort was built by Mian Hathu in mid of 19 th century.
Correct Answer

(B) Dhani Dhar

Explanation

Solution: Dhani Dhar Fort is a historical monument located on a hillock about 2 km from Rajouri town. It was built by Mian Hathu, the Governor of Rajouri in mid 19 th Century. This fort was built with an aim to store food grains of Dogra Kingdom and also to hide the forces of the kingdom.

[#1107] Peer Kho temple is located in
Correct Answer

(B) Jammu

Explanation

Solution: Overlooking the Tawi River, the Peer Kho cave temple is another well-known Shiva temple in Jammu. Igneous rocks and acacia forests serve as the backdrop to this Cave Temple. Even though there are several popular legends that are linked to the temple, the antiquity of the Peer Kho Temple cannot yet be dated with certainty. Some consider it to be the oldest historic place in the Shivalik Region. The story even goes that Jamvant, the bear God from the famous epic Ramayana meditated in this temple. This is why it is also known as the Jamvant Cave. It is widely accepted that a Shiva Lingam was formed naturally in the cave and the people of Jammu started worshipping it ardently with a lot of reverence. Another interesting part is that there are some who even believe that the cave does not just lead to other caves but to parts outside the country.

[#1108] Which place is known as Orchard of Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) Nubra valley

Explanation

Solution: Nubra Valley is the northernmost part of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its orchards, scenic vistas, Bactrian camels and monasteries. Situated about 150 km from Leh, Nubra Valley is known as the Orchard of Ladakh and was originally called Ldumra which meant the valley of flowers.

[#1109] Gurudwara Sunder Singh is located in
Correct Answer

(A) Jammu

Explanation

Solution: Gurudwara Sunder Singh is the oldest gurudwara in Jammu. This gurudwara was built in 1842 by the Trust under the name of Sufi Saint Baba Sunder Singh of Ali Beigh, now in Pakistan. It is located near Raghunath Bazar in Jammu district.

[#1110] The Winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir is
Correct Answer

(D) Jammu

Explanation

Solution: The Winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir is Jammu.