Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1281] Which tree grows well in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(C) Willow

Explanation

Solution: In Ladakh, Himalayan Dry Temperate forests are also found and trees include Salix, Poplar and Local Willow. Poplar and willow are among the most important trees of Ladakh.

[#1282] In which year Dachigam was established as a National Park?
Correct Answer

(A) 1981

Explanation

Solution: Dachigam National Park was established by the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir but declared a National Park in 1981. It is the Northernmost and most elevated reserve in the Indian sub-continent. Marsar lake is the important lake in this region, from which the Dagwan river originate.

[#1283] Kishtwar National Park was established in which year?
Correct Answer

(B) 1981

Explanation

Solution: Kishtwar National Park is located in Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The area of the park is about 400 square km. It was established in 1981.

[#1284] Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary was established in which year?
Correct Answer

(D) 1981

Explanation

Solution: Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary is also called Daksum Wildlife Sanctuary and is located in Anantnag district of Kashmir, 85 km South of Srinagar. It spreads over an area of 20 sq km. It was established in 1981.

[#1285] Who was the last King of Ladakh during the time of Gulab Singh?
Correct Answer

(B) Tshespal Namgyal

Explanation

Solution: Raja Gulab Singh, under the suzerainty of Ranjit Singh sent his General Zorawar Singh to invade Ladakh in 1834. King Tshespal Namgyal was dethroned and exiled. Maharaja Gulab Singh, after crushing a rebellion in Ladakh, ceded the region into Dogra empire.