Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1161] In the 1970s, the first Western School was established by
Correct Answer

(A) Lamdon Social Welfare Society

Explanation

Solution: In the 1970s, the first Western School was established by Lamdon Social Welfare Society.

[#1162] First school in Leh was established in the 19 th century by
Correct Answer

(C) Moravian Mission

Explanation

Solution: In late 19 th century, the Moravian Mission opened a school in Leh and the British government made it mandatory for every Ladakhi family to send atleast one Ladakhi child to school. But, the Ladakhis resisted this order fearing that it was a tactic to convert them to Christianity.

[#1163] Operationalisation of 102/108 Ambulance Service Programme was launched by ............... in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Correct Answer

(A) Girish Chandra Murmu

Explanation

Solution: 112 Ambulances including 48 Advanced Life Support (ALS) and 64 Basic Life Support (BLS) under 108 Ambulance Service and 286 existing Patient Transport Ambulances under 102 Ambulance Service are provided. These are fitted with Vehicle Tracking Management System (VTMS) and were launched under the JK Emergency Medical Service The programme was launched by Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu on 24 th March, 2020 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

[#1164] The target group(s) for the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme is/are
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(D) All of the above

Explanation

Solution: The target groups for the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme are girls from SC/ST/OBC, BPL families and general category (orphan girls). Till now, 15 such schools have been setup.

[#1165] What initiative is taken by the State Government to develop elementary education in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Provide free textbooks

Explanation

Solution: The initiative taken by the State Government to develop elementary education in Jammu and Kashmir is to provide free textbooks to all the children studying in elementary classes.