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[#126] Who was the first Sadar-i-Riyasat of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Karan Singh

Explanation

Solution: Karan Singh was the member of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) for National Capital Territory, Delhi. From 1965 to 1967, he served as regent, the first Sadar-i-Riyasat and Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. He became the youngest ever member of Union Cabinet in 1967.

[#127] Who founded the political party 'The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference' in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(D) Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah

Explanation

Solution: Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah founded a political party, 'All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference' for the rights of Muslims in the state, in 1932

[#128] Who is the last leader of opposition in the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) Omar Abdullah

Explanation

Solution: Omar Abdullah is the leader of opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly since 2015.

[#129] Who was also known as Sher-e-Duggar?
Correct Answer

(C) Pandit Prem Nath Dogra

Explanation

Solution: Pandit Prem Nath Dogra was born on 24 th October, 1884 in Samba. He worked for the integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India. He was one of the founding members of Jammu Praja Parishad Party that was formed in 1947. He opposed the policies of Sheikh Abdullah as he supported total integration. He was also elected as the President of Bhartiya Jana Sangh in 1955. He was also known as Sher-e-Duggar. He died on 20 th March, 1972.

[#130] Who was the last Maharaja of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(B) Hari Singh

Explanation

Solution: Hari Singh was born on 23 rd September, 1895 in Jammu into the Hindu Kachwaha caste, part of Rajput Community. He was the last Maharaja (ruler) of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir who ascended the throne in 1925 AD after the death of his uncle Sri Pratap Singh.