Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#441] Jhajjar Kotli is a famous picnic spot, 35 km from ...............
Correct Answer

(A) Jammu

Explanation

Solution: Jhajjar Kotli is a famous picnic spot, 35 km from Jammu. The resort is managed by the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation.

[#442] Amarnath Cave is dedicated to which deity?
Correct Answer

(A) Lord Shiva

Explanation

Solution: Amarnath is a cave in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that houses the famous, naturally formed, ice Shiv Ling, it is one of the holiest places in Hinduism and is a very popular pilgrimage destination. Every year thousands make an arduous trek, up the Himalayas, to witness the ice Shiv Ling. Though the cave itself is large, the temple within is merely a small set up with railings and platforms for people to witness the Shiv Ling and is open to pilgrims only for a shot period every year."Amar" in Sanskrit means undying and "Nath" means lord, Amarnath is the name for the immortal one - Lord Shiva. The famous Amarnath Yatra, that takes people up every year, starts with Ashadha Purnima, or the full moon day during the month of Ashadha, and is over on Shravana Purnima, or the full moon day in Shravana.

[#443] Ranbireshwar temple is devoted to which deity?
Correct Answer

(C) Lord Shiva

Explanation

Solution: Ranbireshwar temple is situated on Shalimar road in front of Jammu - Kashmir civil secretariat in Jammu city. Ranbireshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is one of the oldest temples in the Jammu city. It was built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883. Later on the temple was named after him. The temple is believed to be the biggest temple of Lord Shiva in north India. The temple is one of the main attractions of the Jammu city. One of the features of the temple is that it is built on first floor and is situated at a big height from the road surface. The devotees have to take stairs to reach to the temple. The main attraction of the temple is the idol and Shivlinga of Lord Shiva.

[#444] Sukrala Mata is the elder sister of
Correct Answer

(B) Mata Vaishno Devi

Explanation

Solution: Sukrala Mata is elder Sister of Mata Vaishno Devi ji. Sukrala Mata Shrine is situated at Billawar in district Kathua, Jammu. The site is nearly 125 kms away from Jammu. The temple is very renowned as it is believed that it fulfills all wishes if people wish them by a sacred and true heart. Mata sukrala is the eldest of nine devis.

[#445] Raghunath Ji temple was built by
Correct Answer

(A) Maharaja Gulab Singh

Explanation

Solution: Maharaja Gulab Singh and his son Maharaj Ranbir Singh built the temple, during the period of 1853 - 1860. The temple has many gods enshrined, but the presiding deity is Lord Rama, an 'avatar' (incarnation) of Lord Vishnu.