Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#151] Which Namgyal ruler played and popularised the Polo sport in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) Tsetan

Explanation

Solution: Tsetan Namgyal played and popularised the 'Polo' sport. Tsetan met with an early death due to a fall from a horse.

[#152] Which was the first dynasty to establish its independent rule in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(A) Lha-Chen

Explanation

Solution: The first dynasty to be established in the region of Ladakh was Lha-Chen dynasty. Before the formation of this dynasty, Ladakh was divided into small principalities. They had their own rulers who were known as Gyapachos.

[#153] Ladakh was added to the Sikh empire by which Military General?
Correct Answer

(C) Zorawar Singh

Explanation

Solution: In 1834, Gulab Singh sent his ablest general Zorawar Singh to take control of all the territory between Jammu and the Tibet border. By 1840, Ladakh and Baltistan were firmly under Dogra control, subject to the suzerainty of the Sikh Empire.

[#154] When did Maharaja Hari Singh became king of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(D) 1925

Explanation

Solution: In 1925, Maharaja Hari Singh ascended the throne after the death of his uncle Maharaja Pratap Singh. He announced several reforms. Hari Singh attended the Eid prayers of the Muslims at Srinagar. But, gradually he lost contact with the people under the influence of court favourites.

[#155] When was the Quit Kashmir Movement started?
Correct Answer

(C) 1946

Explanation

Solution: Sher-i-Kashmir or Tiger of Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah launched the Quit Kashmir Movement on 15 th May 1946. It was launched four years after Quit India Movement and asked for transferring the power to the people of Kashmir. It was followed by large scale violence by the followers of Abdullah in the valley. Many key bridges were burnt down and government offices were attacked.