Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#376] The dance form(s) of Ladakh is/are
Correct Answer

(D) All of these

Explanation

Solution: Spao, Loshon and Shondol are some dance forms of Ladhak.

[#377] Which song is very famous among the farmers of Kashmir region?
Correct Answer

(A) Nend Baith

Explanation

Solution: Nend Baith songs are very famous among the farmers of Kashmir. These songs are sung by farmers in groups when they start their daily schedule at the time of nend (removing weeds from newly grown plants). Farmers enjoy these songs as these make the tough days easy and increase their enthusiasm.

[#378] Baisakhi falls on
Correct Answer

(A) 13 th April

Explanation

Solution: Baisakhi is held on the first month of Hindu calendar i.e. Vaisakha which falls on 13 th April.

[#379] Lohri is celebrated on
Correct Answer

(C) 13 th January

Explanation

Solution: Lohri is celebrated on 13 th January, one day before Makar Sankranti to commemorate the harvest of winter crops (Rabi) and to welcome the spring season.

[#380] Before the establishment of the High Court, who functioned as the Final Authority in the administration of Justice in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) The Ruler of the State

Explanation

Solution: The Ruler of Jammu and Kashmir functioned as the final authority in the administration of Justice. For conducting the smooth administration in the state, the British Government of India in 1889, asked Maharaja Pratap Singh the then ruler of Jammu and Kashmir to appoint a Council and the Law Member of the Council to exercise all the appellate powers both at civil and criminal levels.