Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#336] Match the following List-I List-II a. Alchi Monastery 1. Lama Lhawang Lotus b. Hemis Manastery 2. Guru Rinchen Zangpo c. Stock Monastery 3. Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso d. Shey Monastery 4. Deldan Namgyal
Correct Answer

(C) a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Alchi Monastery - Guru Rinchen Zangpo Hemis Monastery - Stagsang Raspa Nawang Gyatso Stock Monastery - Lama Lhawang Lotus Shey Monastery - Deldan Namgyal

[#337] Match the following List-I List-II a. Akhnoor Fort 1. Raja Bahulochan b. Bahu Fort 2. Raja Alum Singh c. Hari Parbat Fort 3. Emperor Akbar d. Jasrota 4. Jasdev
Correct Answer

(A) a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4

Explanation

Solution: The correct match is : Akhnoor Fort - Raja Alum Singh Bahu Fort - Raja Bahulochan Hari Parbat Fort - Emperor Akbar Jasrota - Jasdev

[#338] Gurudwara Pathar Sahib was built in
Correct Answer

(C) AD 1517

Explanation

Solution: Gurudwara Pathar Sahib is a shrine of immense religious significance for the followers of Sikhism. This gurdwara was built in 1517 AD to commemorate Guru Nanak's visit to the valley of Ladakh. It is said that while he was lost in meditation at this spot, a demon tried to fatally attack him by throwing a massive boulder from the hilltop. Instead of causing an injury, the boulder turned soft after touching his body, which surprised the demon. He pleaded Guru Nanak for forgiveness and promised to spend the rest of his life as a gentle person. In present times, the rock is covered with a sacred veil and enshrined inside the gurdwara.

[#339] The last residence of Dogra kings was
Correct Answer

(B) Amar Mahal Palace

Explanation

Solution: Amar Mahal Palace was the last residence of the Dogra kings. It is now a Heritage Hotel on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.

[#340] Siachin glacier in the North-East of Ladakh lies in which range?
Correct Answer

(C) Karakoram range

Explanation

Solution: Karakoram Range lies in the North-East of Ladakh, in the Eastern boundry of the Nubra valley. Karakoram is the second highest mountain range in the world. K2 (Godwin Austen) lies in this range. Siachen, Baltoro, Hispar, Rimo and Batuna are important glaciers found in this range.