Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#186] Jammu and Kashmir shares its Southern boundry with
Correct Answer

(C) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh

Explanation

Solution: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir lies in the Northern part of India, with Punjab in South-West, Himachal Pradesh in South-East and Ladakh in East. In the West, it is separated by Line of Control from Pakistan controlled territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan region in North.

[#187] The Northern Kargil part of Ladakh lies in which valley?
Correct Answer

(B) Zanskar Valley

Explanation

Solution: Zanskar valley is also known as Zangskar or Jangskar valley. It is situated at a height of 4,000 metres above sea level around the Zanskar river. The valley spans to several hundred kilometres. It is located in Northern Kargil region.

[#188] The Tso-Moriri lake in Ladakh lies in which valley?
Correct Answer

(B) Rupshu valley

Explanation

Solution: Rupshu valley lies South-East of Ladakh at an elevation of 4,500 - 5,500 metres. The valley starts from 20 km North-West of Tso Moriri lake. The mountains around the valley have rolling slopes. This valley is part of the Changthang plateau.

[#189] The Drass river runs through which of the following valleys?
Correct Answer

(D) Mushko Valley

Explanation

Solution: Mushko valley is situated extreme North-West of Ladakh region in Drass. The valley is covered with glaciers and considered unsuitable for human settlements. However, the valley also consists of flowering meadows during summers. Drass river drains the valley.

[#190] Which zone of Jammu and Kashmir lies between the Pir Panjal and the Western end of the Great Himalayan ranges?
Correct Answer

(B) Valley of Kashmir

Explanation

Solution: Valley of Kashmir is bowl shaped deep basin which lies between the Pir Panjal and the Western end of the Great Himalayan ranges. The Kashmir Valley lies between latitude 32° and 34° N and longitude 74° and 75° E. The valley is 100 km wide and 15,520.3 km 2 in area.