Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#236] The First Governor of Jammu and Kashmir was .....
Correct Answer

(B) Dr. Karan Singh

Explanation

Solution: Dr. Karan Singh became the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from 30 th March, 1965.

[#237] Which Act did provide powers and functions to the LAHDC?
Correct Answer

(A) LAHDC Act 1955

Explanation

Solution: The LAHDC Act 1955, provides following powers and functions to the Council : 1. It imposes certain taxes on trade and businesses like theatre, cinema, on owner of animals and vehicles which are hired for some purposes, on boats, on pilgrimage, on mills etc. 2. It provides basic amenities like public health and sanitation, hospitals, dispensary, education, etc. to the folks of districts.

[#238] Which of the following statments is true?
Correct Answer

(D) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Both statement A and B are correct. During partition, there was the post of Sadar-e-Riyasat in place of the post of the Governor. Dr. Karan Singh was the first Sadar-e-Riyasat from 20 th June, 1949 to 30 th March, 1965.

[#239] The Chief Minister of the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be appointed by
Correct Answer

(C) Lieutenant Governor

Explanation

Solution: The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.

[#240] The first Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission was .......... .
Correct Answer

(D) Major General Yadav Singh

Explanation

Solution: JKPSC was set up on 2 nd September, 1957 under Section-128 of the State Constitution. The first Chairman of JKPSC was Major General Yadav Singh (from September, 1957 to March, 1960).