Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#446] Samadhi Gurudwara was built in the memory of Maharani Chand Kaur, wife of Maharaja
Correct Answer

(B) Kharak Singh

Explanation

Solution: Samadhi Maharani Chand Kaur, now known as the Samadhi Gurudwara, is built in the memory of Maharani Chand Kaur, the wife of Maharaja Kharak Singh, elder son of Maharaja Ranjit Singh. Previously, there was the samadhi of Maharani Chand Kaur until 2012 with a small Gurudwara, but now with the consent of the Sikh Sangat the samadhi has been dismantled and a beautiful and big Gurudwara has been constructed along with a yatri niwas. It is situated in the center of the Jammu city near Jewel Chowk below the Gumat area. Guruparabs are celebrated with great zeal throughout the year and devotees in large number throng the place.

[#447] Nishat Bagh is situated on the bank of
Correct Answer

(A) Dal Lake

Explanation

Solution: Nishat Bagh was built by the elder brother of Empress Noor Jahan, Asif Khan and it opened in year 1633 AD. It is a terraced Mughal Garden situated on the eastern side of the Dal Lake in Srinagar. The beautiful gardens are spread over 12 terraces representing the zodiac signs and offer splendid views of the Dal Lake and the mountain range of Pir Panjal. Nishat Bagh covers an area of 46 acres and it is the second largest garden next to the Shalimar Bagh. The layout of the garden is 548 metre length and 338 metre width. It is a rectangular layout in Persian style garden architecture from East to West direction housing a few Mughal buildings.

[#448] Which is the Gateway of the famous Wildlife Sanctuary of Dachigam?
Correct Answer

(A) Harwan Garden

Explanation

Solution: Harwan Garden is a picturesque natural garden, extensive picnic spot, situated at a distance of 15 km from Srinagar. A channel from neighboring dam (Dachigam Nallah) passes through the middle of the garden flanked by age old Chinar tree on one side. The garden has neat and clean concrete pathway with arched gates. There are climbing roses that adorn the arched gates and eventually enhanced the beauty of the garden. The attractive flower beds all around the garden can captivate the soul of the visitors. Harwan Gardens is considered as the gateway to the Dachigam Wildlife Sanctuary. It also serves as the base point for undertaking a trek to adjacent Mahadev Mountain.

[#449] When was the Scooty Scheme started in Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(C) 2016

Explanation

Solution: Scooty scheme was started in 2016. Under this scheme, college going girls are given 50% subsidy to purchase a scooty that will help them to attend regular college.

[#450] Ayushman Bharat was first launched in ............... .
Correct Answer

(C) 2018

Explanation

Solution: Ayushman Bharat was launched in 2018 to deliver healthcare services spanning to preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care.