Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#306] The Rajouri and Udhampur districts are major areas for the mining of coal. Which are the mines that fall in these areas?
Correct Answer

(D) Metka, Moghla and Kotla

[#307] Which region has considerable quantities of uranium deposits?
Correct Answer

(C) Ladakh

Explanation

Solution: Ladakh has high concentration of uranium and thorium in Udmaru village situated in Nubra-Shyok river valley.

[#308] Which among the following places has deposits of chromite in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(B) Drass

[#309] Soil in Ladakh region contain good amount of which nutrient?
Correct Answer

(D) Potassium

Explanation

Solution: The soil cover of Ladakh is thin and mostly grained and light coloured. These are deficient in humus but contain good amount of potassium and phosphate. Their texture varies from sandy to sandy loam in Leh and Kargil districts with poor water retaining capacity.

[#310] Name the Mughal Emperor who is an avid collector of Kani shawls.
Correct Answer

(A) Akbar

Explanation

Solution: The Ain-i-Akbari records that Emperor Akbar was an avid collector of Kani shawls. Kani shawl is made from Pashmina, using needles made from cane or wood.