Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1231] Who combined the separate kingdoms of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh into one empire?
Correct Answer

(D) Gulab Singh

Explanation

Solution: On 16 th March 1846, the 'Treaty of Amritsar' was signed between the British Government and the ruler of Jammu 'Raja Gulab Singh'. Maharaja Gulab Singh became the ruler of Kashmir, but according to the treaty he was a vassal of the British and had to pay an annual tribute in acknowledgment of their supremacy. Maharaja Gulab Singh had already annexed Ladakh region. Thus, a new state with three distinct regions, viz, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh was formed under the rule of Maharaja Gulab Singh.

[#1232] Who launched the Muslim Conference in Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Sheikh Abdullah

Explanation

Solution: Kashmir's first political party All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference was launched in the middle of 1932. Sheikh Abdullah became its President and started addressing the people from October 1932.

[#1233] Which among the following places, Ladakh is now a part of Pakistan occupied Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Skardu

Explanation

Solution: Skardu is now a part of Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Skardu is the main town of Baltistan along the wide bank of the river Indus. Skardu is the largest district of the Northern Areas.

[#1234] The total area of the Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir is
Correct Answer

(B) 42,241 sq km

Explanation

Solution: The total area held by the Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir in India is 42,241 square km. The length of LoC in Jammu and Kashmir is 776 km.

[#1235] The foothills of Himalayas have a height of
Correct Answer

(D) 600 m to 1500 m