Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#156] In which year, Tibetian religious leader sought refugee in India due to Chinese Invasion in Tibet?
Correct Answer

(A) 1959

Explanation

Solution: At the outset of the 1959 Tibetan uprising, fearing for his life, the Dalai Lama and his retinue fled Tibet with the help of the CIA's (Central Intelligence Agency) Special Activities Division, crossing into India on 30 th March 1959, reaching Tezpur in Assam on 18 th April.

[#157] When were the elections for Praja Sabha held for the first time in Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(B) 1934

Explanation

Solution: A Constitutional Reforms Commission was setup under B. J. Glancy to give limited franchise for Legislative Assembly. Praja Sabha was formed and elections for the first time were held in 1934. The Muslim Conference won 16 of the 21 seats reserved for Muslims.

[#158] When did India launched a complaint to UN Security Council for Pakistani aggression?
Correct Answer

(C) 1 st January, 1948

Explanation

Solution: India lodged a formal complaint to UN Security Council about Pakistan's aggression on 1 st January 1948. Sheikh Abdullah spoke at the UN Security Council on 5 th February 1948, about the Pakistani attack over the people of Kashmir.

[#159] On ..............., Sheikh Abdullah took Oath as Prime Minister of Kashmir.
Correct Answer

(A) 17 th March, 1948

Explanation

Solution: On 17 th March 1948, Sheikh Abdullah took oath as Prime Minister of Kashmir.

[#160] When was the state of Jammu and Kashmir added to the Indian Union?
Correct Answer

(A) 26 th October, 1947

Explanation

Solution: On 26 th October 1947, the Instrument of Accession was signed by the then Governor-General Lord Mountbatten, by Sheikh Abdullah and by Mehr Chand Mahajan, the Prime Minister of Kashmir who represented Maharaja Hari Singh. India got the power to make laws for the state on mattes of defense, external affairs and communication.