1:
B
Solution: As per Census 2011, the total population density of Jammu and Kashmir is 56 person per square kilometre.
2:
B
Solution: As per Census 2011, sex ratio in Leh district is 690.
3:
C
Solution: As per Census 2011, sex ratio in Kargil district is 810.
4:
C
Solution: As per the Census 2011, the total sex ratio of Jammu and Kashmir is 889, sex ratio (rural) is 908 and sex ratio (urban) is 840 and in Census 2001 it was 892.
5:
A
Solution: As per Census 2011, the total population of Leh is 1,33,487.
6:
B
Solution: As per Census 2011, the total population of Kargil is 1,40,802.
7:
B
Solution: According to the Census 2011, the total child population (0-6 years) of Jammu and Kashmir is 20,18,905 in which rural population is 15,93,008 and urban population is 4,25,897.
8:
A
Solution: As per the Census 2011, the state of Jammu and Kashmir has total Scheduled Caste population of 9,24,991, in which male population is 4,86,232 and female population is 4,38,759.
9:
A
Solution: As per Census 2011, total Hindu population in Jammu and Kashmir is 35,66,674.
10:
B
Solution: As per Census 2011, total Muslim population in Jammu and Kashmir is 85,67,485.
11:
A
12:
B
Solution: Padma Bhushan Award is the third highest Civilian Award constituted on 2 nd January, 1954. Five people from Jammu and Kashmir have received the honour so far.
13:
A
Solution: Gold and Silver Medals are given to officers/officials/contractors who are directly associated with the execution of infrastructure related schemes/projects, whose performances were outstanding and of very high order.
14:
A
Solution: Late Mr. Shadilal Koul (posthumously) won the Award for Performing Arts in the year 2021.
15:
C
Solution: Mr. Sandeep Singh is a Mountaineer who won Award for Outstanding Sports Person for the year 2021.
16:
C
Solution: Sher-e-Kashmir Award is given to the outstanding sportsperson. The awards were instituted in the names of Madre-e-Mehrban Award for women, Brigadier Rajinder Singh Award and Barbar Shah Award in various fields of sports.
17:
B
Solution: Sher-e-Kashmir Award is a Sports Award given by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
18:
C
Solution: Tsering Landol received the Padma Bhushan Award for Medicine in 2020 from Ladakh.
19:
C
Solution: In 1822, Gulab Singh was declared as Raja of Jammu by Ranjit Singh. He became the richest Raja as he had taken most of the Lahore treasury.
20:
C
Solution: In 2008, Prithvi Nath Dhar was honoured by the Padma Vibhushan. In 2000, his memoir 'Indira Gandhi, the Emergency and Indian Democracy' was published. He died on 19 th July, 2012.
21:
D
Solution: Ahmed Shah Abdali tried many times to recover Lahore but ultimately had to return to Pashtun territories. After his final invasion of Punjab in 1767, he left Lahore which was when it was re-captured by the Sikhs. For more than three decades, Sikhs consolidated their power in areas of Punjab. But the decisive moment came in 1790, when Ranjit Singh of Sukerchakia misl became misldar. He started uniting misls and finally took Lahore in 1799. His coronation on 12 th April 1801 marked the beginning of the Sikh Empire, which went on to conquer the whole Punjab, Kangra, parts of Kashmir and briefly, the city of Peshawar.
22:
D
Solution: According to Vanshavali of Jammu, King Bodh Arjun ascended the throne after King Bali Baran. He was the greatest king of Jammu and reigned for 80 years. Probably, he became a king at very young age. He conquered up to Bengal and Kamarupa in the east, Kanyakumari and Sri Lanka in the south and Gujarat, Sindh and Multan in the west. He also married a Sri Lankan princess. His seven descendants reigned for 357 years.
23:
B
Solution: King Damodar Dutt, descendant of Raja Bodh Arjun reunited the divided parts of Jammu region. He was a powerful ruler and extended his empire from Jammu to Gandhara. During Alexander’s invasion in 326 BC, King Damodar Dutt fought bravely. But he was defeated and killed in war, after which the rule passed on to his son Ajay Singh.
24:
B
Solution: On 15 th March 1846, Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the Britishers. According to the treaty, British East India Company recognised Gulab Singh as Maharaja. They agreed to give all the hilly regions, East of River Indus and West of River Ravi including Chamba to Gulab Singh. This land i.e., East of River Indus and West of River Ravi was the valley of Kashmir. Therefore, this treaty was also called as Sale of Kashmir.
25:
D
Solution: Gulab Singh devised a wise strategy under which he killed Mian Deedo in 1820 and suppressed the growing revolts against Sikh empire in Jammu. He was appointed as an independent ruler of Jammu by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1820.
26:
A
Solution: In Rajdarshini, Ranjit Dev's reign is described as Dar-ul-Aman (Abode of Peace). He was also a social reformer and imposed ban on sati and female infanticide.
27:
B
Solution: Akhnoor is an archeological site and Municipal Committee in Jammu district in the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located about 28 km away from Jammu. The place is believed to be the ancient city of Virat Nagar mentioned in the Mahabharata however, Bairat, a town in northern Jaipur district of Rajasthan is more established as the ancient Virat Nagar. The place is one of the most important historical sites in Jammu and Kashmir. Excavations by the Archaeological Survey of India have established the fact that Akhnoor was one of the last bastion of the Indus Valley Civilization and Manda, Akhnoor is the northernmost site.
28:
D
29:
A
Solution: After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839, the Sikh rule weakened and then followed the Anglo-Sikh War in 1845 - 46 in which Sikhs were defeated. The war ended with the signing of Treaty of Lahore in 1846 by Maharaja Daleep Singh. Therefore in 1846, Sikh rule completely ended from Jammu region.
30:
D
Solution: Treaty of Amritsar was called the 'Sale of Kashmir'. According to the treaty Bristishers agreed to give all the hilly regions, East of River Indus and West of River Ravi including Chamba to Gulab Singh. This land i.e., East of River Indus and West of River Ravi was the valley of Kashmir.
31:
C
Solution: Bandipora was carved out of Baramulla district. It got the status of district in 2007.
32:
A
Solution: The correct match is : City of Sufis - Kathua Land of Saffron and Sapphire - Kishtwar Mini Kashmir - Poonch Deelmarbay - Budgam
33:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Chhota Kashi - Samba Land of Devika - Udhampur District of Lakes - Ganderbal Land of Springs - Anantnag
34:
C
Solution: Amarnath temple is located in Anantnag district which is a very famous shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva.
35:
C
Solution: Bandipora has one of the sacred places of Hindus i.e. Danishwar, which is also known as Chota Amarnath. It is a cave in forest of Arin village.
36:
B
Solution: Srinagar is the Summer Capital of Jammu and Kashmir which is located on the banks of the Jhelum river. It is the second most populous district of Jammu and Kashmir.
37:
A
Solution: As per the census 2011,xa0Islam is followed by 46%, Buddhism with around 40% population and 12% by Hindus, and other religions are less than 1% in Ladakh.
38:
C
Solution: Before 1979, Budgam was a part of Srinagar which was also a part of Anantnag district. It came into existence as a district in 1979. It was known as 'Deelmarbag' in the ancient period.
39:
C
Solution: Doda is the largest district of Jammu region. The district mainly has an agro based industry, readymade garments embroidery industry, leather industry and wooden based furniture industries.
40:
A
Solution: The blankets of Bhaderwah are famous in Jammu and Kashmir.
41:
A
Solution: Ranbir Canal is one of the two major canals of Jammu District which takes water from the Left Bank of River Chenab. The Martand canal takes water from the left bank of the Liddar River.
42:
C
Solution: The Valley of Kashmir is also known for the high production of potato, turnip, carrot, spinach, tomato, cabbage, cauliflower, radish, onion, lotus-stalk, brinjal, groundnut, bitter gourd, etc. According to the Statistics at Kashmir's Department of Agriculture, Budgam district is the largest producer of vegetables like spinach, cabbage, potato, tomato, onion and peas.
43:
B
Solution: Apiculture or bee keeping is also practiced in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is done in Kulgam, Budgam, Quazigund, Pampore, Srinagar and Pulwama of Kashmir valley. In Jammu, it is done in Udhampur, Poonch, Kishtwar, Bhaderwah, Batote, Banihal and Kathua. To give a boost to honey production, two clusters are established in Kupwara and Ramban districts.
44:
C
45:
D
Solution: In Kashmir, land generally produces one crop a year, therefore it is known as Ekfasli. The highly cultivated garden lands in Srinagar and in some other towns give more than one crop a year.
46:
B
Solution: Mango and Guava are grown in sub-tropical zone of Jammu and Kashmir. Sub-tropical zone include Jammu district, parts of Kathua district, parts of Rajouri district, parts of Udhampur district and lower areas of Reasi, parts of Doda district (Ramban).
47:
A
Solution: A high altitude herbal garden is setup in Dihar (Leh district) by the DRDO that grows local medicinal plants like Rhodiola (locally called Solo).
48:
A
49:
D
Solution: The Ladakh region consist of medicinal plants like Khamchu, Tiang, Jangli Lahsun, Bergenia, Ligulata, etc.
50:
A
51:
D
Solution: Halqa Panchayat works for the betterment of people of the village by preparing and implementing various programmes like Poverty Alleviation Programme, Employment Generation Programme, Integrated Rural Development Programme, Housing for Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, Universalisation of Elementary Education and other Educational Programmes.
52:
A
Solution: District Development Council (DDC) was first introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 16 th October, 2020, fourteen months after the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was revoked by the Parliament of India on 5 th August, 2019.
53:
D
Solution: To become the State Election Commissioner of Jammu and Kashmir, the person should hold a post or remained an officer in the Indian Administrative Service or the person should hold a post in any Civil Service of the country and must have knowledge and experience about conducting elections.
54:
C
Solution: It is mentioned in Section 4 that the number of Panchs shall not less than 7 and not more than 11 including the Sarpanch.
55:
A
Solution: District Development Council (DDC) replaced District Planning and Development Board (DPDB) which was implemented in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1954 to perform its function like formulation of periodic and annual plans for the development of a district.
56:
D
Solution: Section 45 of the Act deals with the constitution of District Planning and Development Board (DPDB). As per this Section, the state government will constitute for each district, a District Planning Development Board, which will consist of the i. Chairman of the Block Development Council of the districts ii. Members of Parliament representing the area iii. Members of the State Legislature representing the area iv. Chairman of the Town Area Committees at the district v. President of the Municipal Council (if any).
57:
D
Solution: 'Back to village' programme is aimed at energising Panchayats and directing development efforts in rural areas through community participation. This ambitious programme has four main goals. These are i. Energising panchayats ii. Collecting feedback on delivery of government schemes and programmes iii. Capturing specific economic potential iv. Undertaking assessment of needs of villages
58:
C
Solution: Section 25 of the Act deals with the powers and functions of Sarpanch and Naib-Sarpanch of Halqa Panchayat.
59:
D
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 2013 amends Section 28 of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 and includes that there should be reservation for women on one-third of the total number of offices of the Chairman of Block Development Councils in each district. It is also mentioned that as per the prescribed criterion, these reserved offices may be allotted by rotation to different Block Development Councils in a district. As per this Act, women can get their due representation at the level of Block Development Council.
60:
B
Solution: Section 36 (B) deals with the removal of the State Election Commissioner.
61:
A
Solution: Puga valley in Leh district has a large deposits of Borax.
62:
A
Solution: Near the banks of the Jhelum River and in the vicinity of the Wular, Manasbal and Anchar lakes is found the rich peaty soil, locally known as Nambal.
63:
A
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir State Forest Corporation was established under the State Forest Corporation Act, 1978. The Government Limbering Undertaking (GLU) has been merged into State Forest Corporation. The objectives of the Corporation are better preservation, exploitation, supervision and development of forest.
64:
A
Solution: The Forest Department of Jammu and Kashmir came into existence in 1883. In order to bring the functioning of the department on scientific lines, the then State Council issued Forest Regulation No. 1 in the year 1895.
65:
A
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir Government launched a new Forest Policy which aimed at conserving biodiversity, rehabilitation and protection of degraded forests. Important objectives of the State Forest Policy of Jammu and Kashmir, 2010 were as follows : 1. To preserve the natural forests with the vast variety of flora and fauna. 2. To improve productivity of existing forests and encourage forestry activities, schemes and programmes in order to supply forest produce to the people who are dependent on forests. This will help to remove poverty
66:
B
Solution: Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests are found at an altitude between 1500 to 3300 m in the temperate zone of the Himalayas. These are mainly found in the river valleys of Kashmir region.
67:
C
Solution: As per the ISFR, 2019, the highest forest cover lies in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh in the altitude zone of 2000 - 3000 m which is 8942 square km (37.87%).
68:
C
Solution: In Moist Alpine Forest, coniferous trees like fir, spruce and rhododendron are found. These trees have broad leaves and range in the height of 10 - 30 meters. They are found in Kashmir region.
69:
B
Solution: Himalayan Moist Temperate Forests are found at an altitude between 1500 to 3300 m in the temperate zone of the Himalayas. These are mainly found in the river valleys of Kashmir region. Important species of these forests are oak and conifers. Other tree species are pine, cedar, silver fir, spruce, etc.
70:
D
Solution: Dwarf trees with or without conifers are found at lower level and at higher level scrubs and scattered xerophytic shrubs merge with Alpine meadows. Ladakh is the natural home of dwarf juniper scrub which is found in plenty here.
71:
D
Solution: Letri dance is generally performed during harvesting process i.e. cutting grass from the field. The grass cutters, 10 to 50 in number start dancing, cutting grass on the rhythm of drum beats.
72:
C
Solution: Dahara musical instrument is like a very long rod of iron and has iron and bronze rings to support it. Ladishah songs are sung with the use of this instrument.
73:
A
Solution: Saranda is a string musical instrument which looks like Indian Sarangi. Saints or Jogis of Jammu region use this instrument. It is played with a bow. It is made of a block of Mulberry wood or Teakwood. It is also played with middle and little finger of the left hand.
74:
B
Solution: Chham is quite popular mask and costume dance of Buddhists of Ladakh monasteries. It is believed that Chham dance was started by Guru Padmasambhava in the late 8 th century. This is performed in Buddhist festivals and considered as an act of cleansing of evil forces.
75:
A
Solution: Heren is a folk dance which is mostly performed in the hilly areas of Jammu region. This traditional theatre style dance form is mainly done during Lohri festival by 10 to 15 members.
76:
B
Solution: Jagaran dance style is performed by the females of the bridegroom's house when men folk have gone with barat. It is performed by a group of females consisting 15-20 members. It depicts emotions of women folk. It is mainly performed in Jammu region.
77:
A
Solution: A community of singers in Kashmir valley are known as Ladi Shah who play Dhukar. It is an iron rod of about 75 cm length, bent like a walking stick at the top with a small cross handle at the other end. A number of metal rings one put to this bar which are shaken to the rhythm of song.
78:
B
Solution: Tumbakarni is a Surahi shaped earthen musical instrument. It is mainly used by women folk at various occasions like marriages, etc.
79:
C
Solution: Bhand Pather is a traditional folk theatre of Kashmir valley in which performers dress up according to their character and entertain the viewers.
80:
A
Solution: Wanwan songs are sung at weddings in Kashmir and without these songs wedding is considered incomplete. These songs are sung in chorus by two groups of women, who praise to the bride and the
groom and give greetings to the family with future blessings.
81:
A
82:
C
Solution: Pathar Masjid (The Stone Mosque) is one of Srinagar's key infrastructures of faith and culture. Built by Nur Jahan, the queen wife of Mughal emperor Jahangir, in 1623 AD, the mosque is also known as Naev Masjid (New Mosque) and Shahi-i-Masjid (Royal Mosque) as well. This is perhaps the only mosque other than Jamia Masjid that is mentioned in history, repeatedly.
83:
B
Solution: Srinagar is a popular tourist destination located in the Northern tip of India. Popularly known as the 'Paradise on Earth', the place is also known as the 'Venice of the East' and 'Kashmiri Venice'. Dal Lake, Nigeen Lake, Khushal Sar and Gil Sar are some of the lakes that makes this place spectacular. Wular Lake in Srinagar is Asia's largest fresh water lake.
84:
A
Solution: Gulmarg has the distinction of being Asia's only heli-skiing resort. A helicopter takes the skiiers up to the Apherwat peak from where they choose their own descent route. One can mark new tracks almost throughout the entire winter season. There are long chains of mountain Valleys and ridges covered with fine powder snow. One can even try a different valley each day with the aid of a helicopter. The high cost factor entailed in this sport restricts it to the more affluent section of society.
85:
C
Solution: Baisaran valley, Betaab valley and Aru valley are all located in Pahalgam. Pahalgam is located at an altitude of 2130 metre at the confluence of a stream from Sheshnag Lake and the River Lidder in Kashmir. Once a shepherd's village, Pahalgam is now a fully developed hill resort and has some good hotels and tourist amenities.
86:
C
Solution: Pampore, known as Pampar or Panpar in Kashmiri, is a historical town of Kashmir situated on the eastern side of river Jehlum on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in the Indian-administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It was known as Padampur in antiquity. It is famous for its saffron and known as the Saffron town of Kashmir. Pampore is one of the few places in the world where saffron, the world's most expensive spice, grows.
87:
A
88:
A
Solution: Bhaderwah is a valley town in the Doda district. It is situated 80 km from Batote. The town is also known as Mini Kashmir for its scenic beauty and also known as Land of Snakes.
89:
C
Solution: Buddh Amarnath is located in the district of Poonch. This temple stands 4600 feet above the sea level. Its picturesque location, valleys and the gushing River Pulasti nearby magnify the beauty of the temple.
90:
B
Solution: Shankaracharya Temple is an ancient temple that finds its origin in the 4 th century. Located on Gopadari Hill in the south-east of Srinagar, Shankaracharya Temple lies at a height of 1100 feet above surface level of the city. The temple is easily accessible from the city by regular buses from Srinagar. In order to ensure a comfortable journey, one can opt for taxis that are readily available throughout the city. In 371 BC, the temple is said to have been built by Raja Gopadatya. At that time, the temple was named as 'Gopadari', after the name of the King. It is believed that Shankracharya, the great philosopher, lived here during his trip to Kashmir. The legend left the place centuries ago, ever since, the temple came to be known as Shankaracharya Temple.
91:
D
Solution: In the 1980s and early 1990s, the performance of Ladakhi children in the State Matriculation Examination was as low as 5%. It was also a result of the prescribed modes of education.
92:
B
Solution: Crude Birth Rate (CBR) of the UT is 15.7 births per 1000 population, which is also lower than the national level i.e. 21.8.
93:
B
Solution: The Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) of Jammu and Kashmir is 24 per 1000 live births, which is lower than the national level i.e. 34.
94:
C
Solution: The Life Expectancy at birth in the UT is 72.6 years, which is higher than the national level i.e. 67.9 years. The life expectancy for females and males stands at 74.9 years and 70.9 years, respectively. It is also higher than the national level i.e. 69.6 years for females and 66.4 years for males.
95:
A
Solution: Christian missionaries founded a school in 1880. It was founded by revered J. Hinton Knowles in the premises of missionary hospital in Srinagar. It was the first western and modern boys school. In 1891, the school was named as Tyndale Biscoe School after its British Missionary Principal Canon Cecil Tyndale Biscoe. The school was affiliated with Church Mission Society.
96:
B
Solution: The school education in Jammu and Kashmir is maintained by the Jammu and Kashmir Education Board which was established in the year 1970.
97:
B
Solution: JKBOSE was established in August, 1975, under the Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education Act, 1975. It is an autonomous body which works under the administration of the State Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
98:
D
Solution: 'Beti Bachao Beti Padhao' scheme was launched in January, 2015 by the then Prime Minister of India.
99:
C
Solution: Pradhan Mantri Matri Vandana Yojana is a maternity benefit programme. It was introduced in the year 2010 and is implemented by the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India.
100:
D
Solution: Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan was launched by the Central Government in November, 2016.
101:
A
Solution: The term ‘Beda’ is a ‘Tibetan’ word where ‘Be’ refers to ‘Separately’ and ‘Da’ means ‘Reside’. They are mainly residing in Leh district.
102:
B
Solution: According to Census 2011, highest Scheduled Tribe (ST) population is found in Kargil district (86.89%), followed by Leh (71.81%), Poonch (36.93%), Rajouri (36.24%) and Reasi (28.08%).
103:
C
Solution: The Suru River Valley of Kargil district was earlier known as ‘Purig’ and the people of Balti tribe of Kargil have taken the name 'Purigpa'.
104:
C
Solution: The entire family of Changpa tribe is involved in taking care of the sheep, goat and yak.
105:
D
Solution: Sippis are found in Kathna, Doda and Udhampur districts.
106:
A
Solution: The central government has made many schemes and programmes for the development of infrastructure in the two newly created Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh. Senior officials claimed that both the centre as well as the local administrators had identified atleast 85 central schemes which would be implemented in both of these Union Territories.
107:
C
Solution: Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi is a central sector scheme with 100% funding from Government of India which is effective from 1 st December, 2018.
108:
C
Solution: Ladakhi people in 1949 placed their first request for being declared as a Union Territory, so that the developments needed for this region can be adequately fulfilled. The central government carved out two Union Territories i.e. Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir out of the State Jammu and Kashmir in 2019.
109:
D
Solution: As an independent programme, Rural Housing Programme was started with Indira Awaas Yojana (IAY) in January 1996. But certain gaps were identified during the evaluation. To remove these gaps in the Rural Housing Programme and in view of government's commitment to provide 'Housing for All' by the scheme 2022, the IAY has been restructured into Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY - G).
110:
A
Solution: The PMGSY was launched in December, 2000, as a fully funded centrally sponsored scheme with the objective of providing connectivity to the eligible unconnected habitations in the core network with a population of 500 persons and above (as per Census, 2001) in plain areas and 250 persons and above in hill states, tribal areas and desert areas.
111:
C
112:
D
Solution: Karan Nagar, Bemina, Naushera (Srinagar) are major centres of woolen textiles. Jammu is famous for woolen hosiery items. Naushera (Srinagar) procures best quality of raffle mainly used for making shawls.
113:
B
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir has about 103 large scale registered units with an investment of Rupees 7103.18 crore employing 24 thousand people. It has 32226 small scale registered units with an investment of Rupees 12216.67 crores employing 1.58 lakh people. There are a large number of cottage industries that employ major chunk of the population.
114:
B
Solution: Public Sector Undertakings are state owned enterprise that generate employment by setting up industries. First PSU in Jammu and Kashmir was setup in 1960 'Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited', to exploit mineral resources and setup industries.
115:
D
Solution: Samba, a small town about 40 kms from Jammu, on Jammu Pathankot highway is a well known centre of Calico Printing.
116:
B
Solution: India Telephone Industry is located in Hyderpora (Srinagar) which is a branch of ITI Bengaluru.
117:
B
Solution: Jammu & Kashmir Industries Limited is a Jammu and Kashmir Owned Company incorporated in October, 1963. The main objective/ function of the company as per its Memorandum and Articles of Association is to run, manufacture and administer the State Industrial Undertaking in a manner that would ensure their economical working.
118:
B
Solution: Chashme Bul Bul is a variety of blanket worn in hilly areas.
119:
D
Solution: Important handloom fabrics of Jammu and Kashmir are Pashmina shawls, Raffal shawls, Kani shawls, Kishtwari blankets, Silk sarees, Chashme Bul Bul blankets in hilly areas, cotton check bed sheets and long cloth of woven coarse threads (especially in Jammu and Kathua districts).
120:
C
Solution: Brassware, copperware and silverwares form an important mineral based industry of Jammu and Kashmir. The wares comprises of Samovars (tea kettle), pots, mantel pieces, statues and other household items. Copper and silverwares are mostly undertaken in Kashmir.
121:
B
Solution: Ghulam Nabi Azad was born in 1949 in the village called Soti of Doda district. He is a politician from the Indian National Congress. He started his political career in 1973. First ime he was elected in 1980 and entered into the central government as Deputy Minister in charge of Law, Justice and Company Affair Ministry.
122:
A
Solution: Balraj Puri was born on 5 th August, 1928 in Jammu. He was a journalist, political commentator and human rights activist. He mediated the famous Sheikh Abdullah-Indira Gandhi accord in 1975.
123:
A
Solution: Sonam Wangchuk is an engineer, innovator and education reformist. He was born in 1966 in Uleytokpo in the Leh district of Ladakh. His father was a politician living in Srinagar. He did his B.Tech in Mechanical Enginerring from National Institute of Technology, Srinagar. Later, he went to France for higher studies. In 1988, he started Student's Educational and Cultural Movement Of Ladakh (SECMOL). SECMOL launched 'Operation New Hope' in collaboration with government to bring reforms in the government school system in the Ladakh region. He designed the solar-powered school building which keep the students warm. This building won the International Terra Award for Best Building in July 2016. He invented the ‘Ice Stupa’ technique that creates artificial glaciers, in the form of conical shaped ice heap. The glaciers provide water during the summer season.
124:
B
Solution: Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was popularly known as 'Sher-e-Kashmir' and a popular political figure of the state.
125:
B
Solution: Farooq Abdullah was born on 21 st October, 1937 in Soura, Srinagar. He is the son of Sheikh Abdullah and father of Omar Abdullah.
126:
A
Solution: Karan Singh was the member of the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) for National Capital Territory, Delhi. From 1965 to 1967, he served as regent, the first Sadar-i-Riyasat and Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. He became the youngest ever member of Union Cabinet in 1967.
127:
D
Solution: Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah founded a political party, 'All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference' for the rights of Muslims in the state, in 1932
128:
C
Solution: Omar Abdullah is the leader of opposition in Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly since 2015.
129:
C
Solution: Pandit Prem Nath Dogra was born on 24 th October, 1884 in Samba. He worked for the integration of Jammu and Kashmir with India. He was one of the founding members of Jammu Praja Parishad Party that was formed in 1947. He opposed the policies of Sheikh Abdullah as he supported total integration. He was also elected as the President of Bhartiya Jana Sangh in 1955. He was also known as Sher-e-Duggar. He died on 20 th March, 1972.
130:
B
Solution: Hari Singh was born on 23 rd September, 1895 in Jammu into the Hindu Kachwaha caste, part of Rajput Community. He was the last Maharaja (ruler) of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir who ascended the throne in 1925 AD after the death of his uncle Sri Pratap Singh.
131:
A
Solution: The Pandava rule is believed to end with the occurrence of a powerful earthquake that submerged the ancient city of Sandimat Nagar with the submergence of Sandimat Nagar, the place became hollow and
Wular lake was created at that place.
132:
B
Solution: Karkota Dynasty was founded by Durlabhvardhana in 598 AD.
133:
D
Solution: Kushan (Turushka) Dynasty was ruled by three Kushana rulers. According to Kalhana’s account, these three rulers were Kanishka, Hushka and Jushka.
134:
C
Solution: It is understood from Kalhana's Rajatarangini that Kanishka built many monasteries, chaityas and other monuments in the Kashmir valley. He founded a city named Kanishkapura in Kashmir which place is still known as Kanispore and is situated near Baramula.
135:
D
Solution: Lalitaditya conquered many regions in Asia and India i.e. Punjab, Kannauj, Tibet, Ladakh, Badakshan, Iran, Bihar, Gauda (Bengal), Kalinga (Odisha), South India, Gujarat, Malwa, Marwar and Sindh. He also reduced the power of Arabs in Sindh.
136:
C
Solution: The greatest ruler of Karkota dynasty was Lalitaditya Muktapida (724 - 760 AD). He was known as Samudragupta of Kashmir who conquered many regions in Asia and India i.e. Punjab, Kannauj, Tibet, Ladakh, Badakshan, Iran, Bihar, Gauda (Bengal), Kalinga (Odisha), South India, Gujarat, Malwa, Marwar and Sindh. He also reduced the power of Arabs in Sindh.
137:
C
Solution: Lalitaditya built the famous Sun Temple at Martand and Parihaspur (City of Pleasure).
138:
A
Solution: Utpala - Lohara - Deva - Shah Mir, is the correct chronological order of the dynasties that ruled Kashmir.
139:
B
Solution: Yudhishthira, Baladitya and Meghavahana belonged to Gonanda dynasty of Kashmir.
140:
A
Solution: According to historians, the 4 th Buddhist Council was held by Kanishka at Kundalvana (Harwan) in Kashmir.
141:
B
Solution: As per the Section 101 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution, the places of sitting of the High Court are Jammu and Srinagar.
142:
D
Solution: The Section 96 deals with the qualifications for appointment of a Judge of the High Court of the State.
143:
D
Solution: The Section 100 of the State Constitution deals with the appointment of Acting Judges.
144:
D
Solution: The Section 95 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the appointment and tenure of the Office of Judges.
145:
D
Solution: The Section 99 of the State Constitution deals with the resignation or removal of a Judge of the High Court.
146:
B
Solution: As per Section 109 of the State Constitution, the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, with the consultation of the High Court has the authority to appoint a person to be a Judge of the District Court.
147:
C
Solution: The other Judges of the High Court are appointed by the President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir.
148:
C
Solution: The Chief Justice is appointed by the President of India after consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Governor of the State.
149:
C
Solution: A Judge of the High Court may resign from his office by giving his resignation to the President of India.
150:
B
Solution: If due to some reasons Chief Justice is unable to hold his office, then the President of India appoints a Judge of the State High Court as Acting Chief Justice.
151:
A
Solution: Tsetan Namgyal played and popularised the 'Polo' sport. Tsetan met with an early death due to a fall from a horse.
152:
A
Solution: The first dynasty to be established in the region of Ladakh was Lha-Chen dynasty. Before the formation of this dynasty, Ladakh was divided into small principalities. They had their own rulers who were known as Gyapachos.
153:
C
Solution: In 1834, Gulab Singh sent his ablest general Zorawar Singh to take control of all the territory between Jammu and the Tibet border. By 1840, Ladakh and Baltistan were firmly under Dogra control, subject to the suzerainty of the Sikh Empire.
154:
D
Solution: In 1925, Maharaja Hari Singh ascended the throne after the death of his uncle Maharaja Pratap Singh. He announced several reforms. Hari Singh attended the Eid prayers of the Muslims at Srinagar. But, gradually he lost contact with the people under the influence of court favourites.
155:
C
Solution: Sher-i-Kashmir or Tiger of Kashmir Sheikh Abdullah launched the Quit Kashmir Movement on 15 th May 1946. It was launched four years after Quit India Movement and asked for transferring the power to the people of Kashmir. It was followed by large scale violence by the followers of Abdullah in the valley. Many key bridges were burnt down and government offices were attacked.
156:
A
Solution: At the outset of the 1959 Tibetan uprising, fearing for his life, the Dalai Lama and his retinue fled Tibet with the help of the CIA's (Central Intelligence Agency) Special Activities Division, crossing into India on 30 th March 1959, reaching Tezpur in Assam on 18 th April.
157:
B
Solution: A Constitutional Reforms Commission was setup under B. J. Glancy to give limited franchise for Legislative Assembly. Praja Sabha was formed and elections for the first time were held in 1934. The Muslim Conference won 16 of the 21 seats reserved for Muslims.
158:
C
Solution: India lodged a formal complaint to UN Security Council about Pakistan's aggression on 1 st January 1948. Sheikh Abdullah spoke at the UN Security Council on 5 th February 1948, about the Pakistani attack over the people of Kashmir.
159:
A
Solution: On 17 th March 1948, Sheikh Abdullah took oath as Prime Minister of Kashmir.
160:
A
Solution: On 26 th October 1947, the Instrument of Accession was signed by the then Governor-General Lord Mountbatten, by Sheikh Abdullah and by Mehr Chand Mahajan, the Prime Minister of Kashmir who represented Maharaja Hari Singh. India got the power to make laws for the state on mattes of defense, external affairs and communication.
161:
B
Solution: The main aim of Kishtwar National Park is to protect the Snow Leopards which are highly endangered species. It is also included in the seven National Snow Leopard Reserves of India.
162:
A
Solution: Salim Ali National Park is located in the Srinagar district. The area of the park is about 9 square km. Earlier name of this park was the City Forest National Park. It was established in the year 1992.
163:
B
Solution: Jasrota wildlife sanctuary is located on the bank of river Ujh, Northwards of village Jasrota in Kathua
district. It spreads over an area of 10.04 square km.
164:
A
Solution: Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is also known as Nubra-Shyok Wildlife Sanctuary. It was established in 1987. The sanctuary is one of the few places in India which has a migratory population of the Chiru or Tibetan
Antelope.
165:
B
Solution: Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary is located 58 km away from the Jammu city. It spread over an area of 98 square km. There are two lakes Surinsar and Mansar. This sanctuary has got its name from these lakes. It was established in 1981.
166:
C
Solution: Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary is a high altitude Wildlife Sanctuary which is located in the Easternmost part of the Karakoram range in Leh district. It is spread over an area of 5000 square km. It is the largest Wildlife Sanctuary among the following.
167:
A
Solution: Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is located about 28 km away from Jammu on National Highway-1A. It sreads over an area of 33.34 square km. It was established in 1981. The sanctuary is named after Nandini village. This sanctuary is covered with forests of fir and pine trees.
168:
C
Solution: Kazinag National Park is carved out of the Limber and Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuaries and the Nagnari Conservation Reserve. Nearly 20 species of animals can be found in the park which include endangered Markhor wild goat, musk deer, brown bear, black bear, small Kashmir flying squirrel, Indian leopard, Himalayan marmot, Yellow throated marten, etc.
169:
A
Solution: Hemis National Park is considered to have the highest density of snow leopard than any protected area in the world. Thus, it is known as the Snow Leopard Capital of India. It is the only National Park in India in the North of the Himalayas.
170:
B
Solution: Hemis National Park is located in the Eastern Ladakh. The area of the park is about 4400 square km. It is the
largest National Park of India.
171:
D
Solution: Eid-ul-Zuha is celebrated on the 10 th day of the 12 th month of Islamic calendar i.e. Dhu-al-Hijjah.
172:
B
Solution: Jhiri Mela is dedicated to Baba Jitu, a local farmer of Jhiri village, who committed suicide due to unfair act done by the Zamindar (landlord).
173:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Losar festival - New Year celebration Hemis festival - Birth anniversary of Padmasambhava Ladakh festival - Cultural heritage of the region
174:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Jhiri Fair - Jammu Tulip Festival - Srinagar Kheer Bhawani Festival - Tullamula
175:
D
Solution: Amarnath is the most admired pilgrimage in Hinduism, which every Hindu aspires to undertake once in his lifetime. This religious Yatra is organised every year to the Great Himalayas in the months of July-August.
176:
B
Solution: The Department of Tourism sponsors a 7 day Ladakh festival every year for the promotion of tourism. The main aim of organising this festival in the month of September is to extend lean tourist season in the region and to represent the rich cultural heritage of the region.
177:
B
Solution: During Puramandal Mela people wear their best attire and visit the temples. During this time, the shrine of Peer Khoh, the Ranbireshwar temple and Panjbakhtar temple get special attention by the devotees of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
178:
A
Solution: Takthok festival is a Buddhist religious festival which is celebrated in Tak-Thok monastery located in Sakti village in Leh district of Ladakh region. It is held in July or August.
179:
B
Solution: Phyang Tsedup is celebrated in the months of July-August. It is celebrated in Phyang Monastery in Ladakh and dedicated to Jigten Gombo, Founder of Dringumpa Monastic Dynasty.
180:
B
Solution: Silk Route Festival is arranged by recognising the potential of Nubra valley in playing central role in economic development through tourism.
181:
C
Solution: Nubra valley is situated in between the Nubra and Shyok rivers, at an elevation of 3,048 m above sea level. This large valley separates the Ladakh and Karakoram ranges. Karakoram ranges form the Eastern border of Nubra valley.
182:
C
Solution: Nun Kun Mountain lies between Ladakh and Kashmir border and is about 7,135 m in height. This mountain range comprises of two peaks namely Nun (7,135 m) and Kun (7,077 m).
183:
B
Solution: Pir Panjal range have natural passes through which Kashmir valley is connected. This range separates Kashmir valley from outer Himalayas. Gulmarg lies in this range.
184:
C
Solution: Two important ranges namely Pir Panjal (5000 m) and Dhauladhar are part of Middle Himalayas. Pir Panjal is the longest and the Westernmost range of this region.
185:
D
Solution: Zoji La Pass is an important mountain pass located in Drass in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It is elevated at 3528 m. Zoji La pass connects Kashmir valley to Drass and Suru valley and Indus valley to further East.
186:
C
Solution: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir lies in the Northern part of India, with Punjab in South-West, Himachal Pradesh in South-East and Ladakh in East. In the West, it is separated by Line of Control from Pakistan controlled territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan region in North.
187:
B
Solution: Zanskar valley is also known as Zangskar or Jangskar valley. It is situated at a height of 4,000 metres above sea level around the Zanskar river. The valley spans to several hundred kilometres. It is located in Northern Kargil region.
188:
B
Solution: Rupshu valley lies South-East of Ladakh at an elevation of 4,500 - 5,500 metres. The valley starts from 20 km North-West of Tso Moriri lake. The mountains around the valley have rolling slopes. This valley is part of the Changthang plateau.
189:
D
Solution: Mushko valley is situated extreme North-West of Ladakh region in Drass. The valley is covered with glaciers and considered unsuitable for human settlements. However, the valley also consists of flowering meadows during summers. Drass river drains the valley.
190:
B
Solution: Valley of Kashmir is bowl shaped deep basin which lies between the Pir Panjal and the Western end of the Great Himalayan ranges. The Kashmir Valley lies between latitude 32° and 34° N and longitude 74° and 75° E. The valley is 100 km wide and 15,520.3 km 2 in area.
191:
C
Solution: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 gave princely states an option to accede to the newly born dominions India or Pakistan or continue as an independent sovereign state. At that time more than 500 princely states have covered 48 percent of the area of pre Independent India and constituted 28% of its population.
192:
B
Solution: Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir was a body of representatives elected in 1951 to formulate the constitution of Jammu and Kashmir.
193:
A
Solution: In October 1947, Pashtun tribals at the behest of the Pakistani government, invaded Kashmir. Unable to withstand the invasion, the Maharaja signed The Instrument of Accession on 26 th October 1947 and that was accepted by the Government of India on 27 th October 1947. India subsequently sent its forces into Kashmir leading to Indo-Pakistani War of 1947. In January 1948 India moved the UN which led to United Nations Security Council Resolution 47 of 21 st April 1948. This resolution required among other things that Pakistan withdraw from the areas of Jammu and Kashmir which it had occupied in 1947 immediately and conditions be created for a free and impartial plebiscite to decide the future of the state. When the required withdrawal did not occur for several years Jammu & Kashmir National Conference which was the largest political party in the state recommended convening the constituent assembly in a resolution passed on 27 th October 1950.
194:
C
195:
A
196:
B
Solution: 6 th Amendment Act, 1965 came in April, 1965. It replaced the words Sadar-i-Riyasat and Prime Minister by Governor and Chief Minister, respectively in the State Constitution. The First Schedule has been omitted by this Act.
197:
B
Solution: The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was the legal Constitution which established the framework for the state government of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The constitution was adopted on 17 th November 1956, and came into effect on 26 th January 1957. It was rendered infructuous on 5 th August 2019 by an order signed by the President of India and ceased to be applicable on that date. It also included Ladakh.
198:
A
Solution: As of 2002, 29 amendments were made to the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir. The Constitution, as of 2002, had 158 articles divided into 13 parts and 7 schedules.
199:
D
Solution: 20 th Amendment Act, 1988 Act came in the year 1988. This Act amended Section 47 (1) (Composition of Legislative Assembly) of the State Constitution and replaced the Legislative Assembly seats from 100 seats to 111 seats.
200:
D
Solution: 26 th Amendment Act, 1999 came in the year 1999. This Act amended Sixth Schedule and added 'Gojri', a regional language in this Schedule of the State Constitution.
201:
A
Solution: Saka Dawa is the most revered Buddhist festival it is celebrated in the month of June. Saka Dawa is also known as Buddha Purnima or Vesak Day. The festival is the occasion of celebrating the birth of Lord Buddha, his enlightenment and his Mahaparinirvana (death) on the Full Moon of this particular month.
202:
D
Solution: Jhiri Mela is an annual fair which is held in Jhiri village in Jammu region on Guru Nanak's Birthday during the months of October-November. It symbolises courage, honesty, compassion and rejuvenates the mood of the people.
203:
D
Solution: The Gustor festival is also celebrated in Stongdey, Karsha, Diskit and Thiksay monasteries.
204:
A
Solution: The Urs or Ziarats is an important festival in Kashmir which witnesses participation from Muslims, Hindus and Sikhs. It is a huge inter- communal festival and is celebrated many times in a year.
205:
A
Solution: Sani Naro Nasjal is held in July or August. On this occasion, the Lamas of Sani Monastery perform Black Hat Dance. In this dance, evil force is symbolised by Yama and the good force is the Padmasambhava (the
second incarnation of Lord Buddha).
206:
A
Solution: Baisakhi is a harvest festival of Sikh Community which is also celebrated in Jammu and Kashmir by Sikh Community living there.
207:
B
Solution: Guru Gobind Singh Ji formed the Khalsa Sect in 1699 AD, on his birthday.
208:
C
Solution: Mansar Food and Craft Mela is organised by Jammu and Kashmir Travel and Tourism Department at Mansar Lake, 62 km from Jammu.
209:
C
Solution: Lohri is a harvest festival which is celebrated in Jammu region.
210:
B
Solution: Sindhu Darshan is a religious festival held every year on Full Moon Day (Guru Purnima) in June in Leh district of Ladakh region.
211:
C
Solution: The Section 47 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution dealt with the composition of the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) of the state. Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh were its three regions which had 37, 46 and 4 Assembly seats, respectively.
212:
A
Solution: Section 46 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution dealt with the Legislature of the state. It stated that the Legislature of the state should consist of the Governor and the two Houses known as the Legislative Assembly (Lower House) and the Legislative Council (Upper House).
213:
C
Solution: The Section 58 deals with the vacation, resignation and removal from the offices of the Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Any one or both of these shall resign, if they are removed from the membership of the Assembly.
214:
D
215:
B
Solution: As per Section 52, the Assembly has the period of 6 years until it dissolves. If there is a situation of proclamation of emergency as per Article 352 of the Constitution of India, then its period may be extended for one year only for one time by the State Legislature.
216:
D
Solution: The Section 52 of the State Constitution states that the Legislative Council is not subjected to dissolution. But on the expiration of every second year, one-third of its members shall retire. Normally, the members have a 6 years term.
217:
D
Solution: According to the recently approved Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill 2020, Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi are included in the newly created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir alongwith English and Urdu. Thus, there are five official languages in Jammu and Kashmir.
218:
A, F, I, M
Solution: The new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir elected a Unicameral Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir was formally abolished on 16 th October, 2019.
219:
D
Solution: The full-fledged High Court of Judicature for Jammu and Kashmir was established in the year 1928.
220:
D
Solution: The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir consists of 14 Judges of which 9 are permanent Judges and 5 are additional Judges.
221:
B
Solution: Summer season begins from March onwards. Temperature rises abruptly in May and June and range between 38°C to 45°C. Dust storms also occur during April in Jammu. Southern Jammu records maximum temperature.
222:
B
Solution: There is a steady rise in temperature from first week of May, which continues till August. The temperature rises upto 23°C during the day and falls to 3°C during night. The weather is pleasant, sky is clear and air is not chilly during the daytime. While the night time is chilly. Ladakh gets maximum tourists during this season. Local events and festivals are celebrated during summer season.
223:
C
Solution: Jammu also experiences a short spring season from the end of February to Mid-March. The temperature rises during spring season.
224:
C
Solution: Summer season in Kashmir valley is also known as Retkol or Grishm.
225:
B
Solution: The Ladakh region is situated on the rain shadow side of the Himalayan mountains which block the monsoon clouds. It lies in the Great Himalayas. The climate of Ladakh is cold and dry, therefore, it is also called Cold Desert.
226:
D
Solution: There is heavy snowfall from December to February in Ladakh. All highways are closed and Ladakh becomes inaccessible.
227:
D
Solution: The summer season starts in Kashmir from Mid-May. During daytime, the temperature reaches upto 30°C and falls to 10°C during night. This variation in day and night temperatures provides a pleasant and clear climate in the valley. This season attracts lot of tourists in the valley. July is the hottest month of this season when daytime temperature reaches upto 37°C.
228:
B
Solution: The area of Jammu is situated in the sub-tropical region. It comprises of Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba districts. Its climate is highly influenced by the Pir Panjal and Shivalik ranges.
229:
A
Solution: The spring season in Kashmir starts from the month of March when the temperature starts rising. The temperature fluctuates from 12°C to 20°C during daytime and falls upto 5°C during night. Spring is accompanied by rainfall in Kashmir, which is about 110 mm in March-April. The valley receives maximum rains in this season which are caused by the Western disturbances.
230:
B
Solution: Hot dry winds called 'loo' blow in the lowlands of Jammu. Dust storms also occur during April in Jammu.
231:
C
Solution: The executive is the organ exercising authority in and holding responsibility for the governance of a state.
232:
A
Solution: The first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq. He held the office from 1965 to 1971.
233:
D
Solution: Under executive powers the Governor appoints the Chief Minister, Ministers of the state and Deputy Ministers of the state. These powers give him rights to appoint higher rank officials of Jammu and Kashmir.
234:
C
Solution: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil is also composed of a Chief Executive Councillor and four other Executive Councillors, which have the status similar to Cabinet Ministers and Deputy Ministers, respectively.
235:
B
Solution: The Governor of the existing state of Jammu and Kashmir shall be the Lieutenant Governor for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh for the period determined by the President.
236:
B
Solution: Dr. Karan Singh became the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from 30 th March, 1965.
237:
A
Solution: The LAHDC Act 1955, provides following powers and functions to the Council : 1. It imposes certain taxes on trade and businesses like theatre, cinema, on owner of animals and vehicles which are hired for some purposes, on boats, on pilgrimage, on mills etc. 2. It provides basic amenities like public health and sanitation, hospitals, dispensary, education, etc. to the folks of districts.
238:
D
Solution: Both statement A and B are correct. During partition, there was the post of Sadar-e-Riyasat in place of the post of the Governor. Dr. Karan Singh was the first Sadar-e-Riyasat from 20 th June, 1949 to 30 th March, 1965.
239:
C
Solution: The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
240:
D
Solution: JKPSC was set up on 2 nd September, 1957 under Section-128 of the State Constitution. The first Chairman of JKPSC was Major General Yadav Singh (from September, 1957 to March, 1960).
241:
D
Solution: Rajinder Singh was born on 19 th April, 1991 in Jammu and Kashmir. He is a Wushu player of the UT who has made many national records by winning Gold Medal in 25 th Senior National Wushu Championship in Jharkhand in 2017 and Bronze Medal in the 14 th World Wushu Championship in Kazan, 2017.
242:
C
Solution: Gul Mustafa Dev was born on 24 th May, 1963 in Jammu and Kashmir. He is a Ski player who participated in three categories of races, viz., Giant Slalom, Slalom and Downhill Skiing.
243:
A
Solution: The Real Kashmir Football Club has became the first Jammu and Kashmir Football Team to gain I-League promotion by defeating Hindustan FC (Delhi) in May 2018.
244:
B
Solution: Jasia Akhtar is a woman cricketer who became the first Woman of Jammu and Kashmir to be selected in the India Women’s National Cricket Team.
245:
A
Solution: Polo is a traditional and ancestral sport, which is prevalently practised in the rural areas of the UT. It is particularly popular in Ladakh region.
246:
A
Solution: Mithun Manhas was born on 12 th October 1979, in Jammu. He is an allrounder. He is an Indian cricketer, who has played for many teams like Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils (Delhi Capitals), Pune Warriors and so on.
247:
D
Solution: Training camps for parasailing and paragliding are organised at Sanasar (Udhampur) and Batote (Ramban district).
248:
C
Solution: Kuldeep Handoo was born in 1976. He is a famous Wushu player. Wushu is a Chinese martial art. In 1995, he won the first Gold in the Sixth National Wushu Championship at Mizoram and never looked back. He is 11 times National Champion and 6 times International Medalist. He is associated as National Coach with Wushu Association of India. He was the Wushu National Coach for the 16 th Asian Games at Guangzhou where India won two medals. He was the coach for the 11 th World Wushu Championship held at Turkey and Indian Team won 4 medals. He was awarded the Jammu and Kashmir State Award for Outstanding Sportsperson in the year 2011. He also got 'Dronacharya Award' in 2020.
249:
C
Solution: Ladakh is known as a Trekker's Paradise, despite of its harsh weather conditions.
250:
C
Solution: Ice hockey is specially popular in Ladakh.
251:
A
Solution: Border Road Organisation (BRO) has built the world's highest motorable road in Ladakh named Umling La.
252:
A
Solution: The first daily newspaper of Jammu and Kashmir is Ranbir. It is an Urdu newspaper. It was first published in 1924 in Jammu.
253:
C
Solution: Kashmir Times was first started in 1954 as a weekly newspaper and then converted into a daily newspaper in 1964. It is an English newspaper. It is the oldest and largest circulated newspaper which has a total readership of about two million.
254:
A
Solution: Banihal Railway Station is intended to link Kashmir valley with Jammu Tawi and the rest of Indian railway network. This station is located at the height of 1705 metres and is the highest station in Jammu.
255:
B
Solution: Leh - Srinagar National Highway is national highway no. 1D. It was also known as Treaty Road due to a treaty between Maharaja Ranbir Singh of Dogra dynasty with Thomas Doughlas Forsyth for the construction of this road in 1870.
256:
D
Solution: Rangyul It is the largest circulated newspaper of Ladakh. It is published in English.
257:
B
Solution: Under Kargil Post Office region, there are 2 branch offices at Barsoo and Khasgam Thuina villages.
258:
C
Solution: Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Domestic Airport is located at 10,682 feet above the sea level in Leh district. It holds the distinction of being among the highest airports all over the world. The airport is named in the memory of Kushok Bakula Rinpoche (Buddhist Lama).
259:
B
Solution: Srinagar International Airport is located in Srinagar. It was inaugurated on 14 th February, 2009, with an Air India flight coming from Dubai. The Srinagar airport has been upgraded to international level. Now it is known as Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport.
260:
B
Solution: Print media consists of newspapers and magazines. First Printing Press in the commercial sector was started in 1924 by Late Shri Mulk Raj Saraf in Jammu.
261:
D
Solution: Best Photography Award was instituted in 2008 by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages. It aims to encourage photography talent in the state.
262:
D
Solution: The award got its name after the name of Tabinda Gani, who was a student of Handwara Tehsil (Kupwara district) and demonstrated exemplary bravery before falling prey to the gangsters on 20 th July, 2007. Children upto the age of 16 years are eligible for this bravery award.
263:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Balraj Puri - Literature and Education Motilal Kemmu - Playwright Gulam Mohammad Mir - Public Service Rafiq Raaz - Literature
264:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Rinku Raja Pandita - Bravery Award Krishna Sharma - Literature Award N. A. Qureshi - Social Reforms and Empowerment Award Suraj Kumar Bansal - Industrial Entrepreneurship
265:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Javed Ahmad Tak - Social Work Shiv Dutt Nirmoh - Literature and Education Chewang Motup Goba - Trade and Industry Moti Lal Kammu - Art-Play Wright
266:
C
Solution: The correct match is : SaMaPa Vitasta Award - Music and Performing Art Madre-e-Mehrban - Sports Award for Women Tabinda Gani Award - Bravery Award for Children CM Vigilance Award - Eradication of Corruption
267:
B
Solution: In 2020, Muzzafar Baig got Padma Bhusan Award for Public Affairs.
268:
D
269:
B
Solution: Chief Minister's Gold Medal for Honesty, Integrity and Meritorious Public Service is given by the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on the Independence Day (15 th August), every year.
270:
C
Solution: The Police Medal is awarded to members of law enforcement in India. Established on 1 st March, 1951, the Medal was created to replace the Indian Police Medal. The medal is awarded for showing gallantry of distinguished service. The medal is awarded annually on Republic Day and Independence Day.
271:
B
Solution: Guru Gobind Singh visited Jammu during the reign of Gaje Singh.
272:
B
Solution: The modern period in the history of Jammu saw the rise of the Sikhs and the Dogras. Sikh rule in Jammu was established under the rule of Ranjit Singh.
273:
C
Solution: Gulab Singh was the first Maharaja of Dogra Rajput dynasty which ruled Jammu & Kashmir.
274:
D
Solution: Gilgit, Hunza and Nagar regions were included in Dogra empire during the reign of Ranbir Singh.
275:
C
Solution: On 15 th March, 1846, Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the Britishers. According to the treaty, British East India Company recognised Gulab Singh as Maharaja. They agreed to give all the hilly regions, East of River Indus and West of River Ravi including Chamba to Gulab Singh. In return, Gulab Singh paid 75 Lakh Nanak Shahi rupees to Britishers. This land i.e., East of River Indus and West of River Ravi was the valley of Kashmir. Therefore, this treaty was also called as Sale of Kashmir.
276:
D
Solution: Suraj Dhar established the Dhar dynasty in 430 AD. He ruled for 55 years till 485 AD.
277:
C
Solution: Maharaja Gulab Singh demarcated the boundaries of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1846 for the first time. He made Srinagar as his Summer capital and Jammu as his Winter capital. Gulab Singh divided the entire region into three cultural zones i.e. Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh.
278:
B
Solution: Maharaja Pratap Singh constructed Ranbir canal and Pratap canal in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
279:
A
Solution: On 15 th March, 1846, Maharaja Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the Britishers. According to the treaty, British East India Company recognised Gulab Singh as Maharaja. Gulab Singh became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir.
280:
B
Solution: Nund Rishi also known as Sheikh Noor-ud-din Wali or Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani was a famous Muslim Kashmiri mystic poet, Sufi saint and Islamic preacher. He was the founder of the 'Rishi order' in Kashmir. He wrote 'Shrukhs' which were preserved in a book 'Nur Nama'.
281:
D
Solution: Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Urdu and English are the official languages of Jammu and Kashmir.
282:
D
Solution: On 22 nd September, 2020, the Lok Sabha has passed Jammu and Kashmir Official Languages Bill. According to this Bill, Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi, apart from the existing Urdu and English will be the official languages of Jammu and Kashmir region.
283:
C
Solution: Important dialects of Hindi are Marwari, Bundeli, Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Kanauji, etc.
284:
B
Solution: Ladakhi language belongs to Sino - Tibetan language group.
285:
D
Solution: Urdu belongs to Indo-Aryan language group. As per Ethnologue's estimates, it is the third most spoken language in the world along with standard Hindi. It is written in Arabic script of Naksh Variant, Arabic script of Nastaliq variant and Persian script.
286:
B
Solution: Important dialects of Urdu language are Dakhni and Rekhta.
287:
A
Solution: Dogri language is mainly spoken in Jammu region.
288:
C
Solution: Lalleshwari or Lal Deb who was a mystic poetess and Kashmiri saint, famous for her mystical verses which was known as Vakh, i.e. four-line poetry.
289:
C
Solution: Kashmiri language was first exclusively used in Shitikantha Acharya's 'Mahanaya Prakasa'.
290:
D
Solution: The pastoral farming of Pashmina goat is done in Changthang area of Ladakh around 4300 m above the sea level. Rupshu, Zanskar and Nubra valleys of Ladakh are also known for rearing of this goat.
291:
A
Solution: Fish farming has been successfully introduced in the private sector and under various state and centrally sponsored schemes, i.e., the Prime Minister's Package, Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY), National Mission for Protein Supplement (NMPS), a total of 1237 fish ponds/trout units have been established to provide employment opportunities.
292:
A
Solution: Fine quality wool is taken from a sheep breed called Kashmir Merino. It is a crossbreed between local Kashmiri sheep with Australian, Tasmanian and USA Merino breeds.
293:
A
Solution: Changthangi is a sheep breed which is reared in Ladakh.
294:
C
Solution: The Jammu Animal Husbandry Department was established in 1982 by the State Government.
295:
D
Solution: Sheep farms are located in Dachigam (Srinagar), Kralpathri (Budgam), Zawoora (Pulwama), Daksum (Anantnag), Hardshiva (Baramulla), Poshnar (Kupwara) and Kewa (Kulgam).
296:
A
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir provides conducive environment for the growth of animal husbandry in the region. There are wide meadows where livestock is reared in Kashmir. Ladakh also has a considerable livestock population, especially of Yak. Livestock is an integral part of the farm economy of the Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
297:
B
Solution: Mahseer Brood Bank at Bindi village in Rajouri district is constructed under Blue Revolution Scheme.
298:
D
Solution: Livestock Health and Disease Control is a centrally sponsored scheme which is implemented since Tenth Five Year Plan. It has been revised in August 2010 and during the Twelfth Five Year Plan.
299:
C
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir Milk Producer's Cooperative Limited came into existence in 2004 with the merging of two loss-making departments i.e. Kashmir Milk Cooperative Federation and Jammu Milk Cooperative Federation. Milk plants are established in Cheshmashahi and Satwari. Processed milk and milk products are sold under the brand name Snow Cap.
300:
B
301:
D
Solution: Kargil district in Ladakh has deposits of Manganese. Apart from Kargil, Leh and Kishtwar also has deposits of Manganese.
302:
C
Solution: The Jammu & Kashmir government said that gold deposits have been found in Akhnoor and Boniyar border belts of Jammu and Baramulla districts of the state.
303:
B
Solution: Patches of irrigated land if excessively irrigated lose their fertility and develop alkaline formations. Such adversely affected patches of saline and alkaline formations are known as Zabelzamin.
304:
C
305:
D
306:
D
307:
C
Solution: Ladakh has high concentration of uranium and thorium in Udmaru village situated in Nubra-Shyok river valley.
308:
B
309:
D
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:
A
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.
311:
A
Solution: Calico Printing is a well-known type of block printing which is mainly done in Samba district of Jammu region. The printing is done on hand woven cotton cloth, floor/bed coverings with vegetable colours.
312:
B
Solution: An important example of Basholi painting style is the depiction of the 'Rasamanjari' or 'Bouquet of Delight' in 1664 AD (a long love poem written in 15 th century by Bhanudatta of Tirhut Bihar). It was painted by Devidasa under the patronage of Raja Kirpal Pal.
313:
A
Solution: Basholi is a town in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. During late 17 th and 18 th centuries, Basholi emerged as a great centre of painting which was known as Basholi School of Paintings. It is considered as the first school of Pahari paintings.
314:
C
Solution: Ladakhi women wear a wedding ornament known as Sondus or Branshil, which is fixed on the left shoulder and has a few gold or silver discs connected by a number of long silver strands.
315:
B
Solution: Khatam Band is an old craft which is the speciality of Kashmir wood work. Important products of Khatam Band are floating boat houses and shikaras of Kashmir. Other items are bowls, boxes, screens, panels,
cupboards, cabinets, etc.
316:
B
Solution: Nainsukh depicted the day-to-day activities of Raja Balwant Singh in his paintings and also used Persian technique known as Neem Kalam.
317:
C
Solution: Papier-Mache is one of the famous crafts of Kashmir valley. It was introduced in Kashmir valley by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin who invited accomplished artists and craftsmen from Central Asia.
318:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Chham - Mask Dance Alley Yate - Shepherd Community Jabro - Dance form of nomads Roul Dance - During Religious Festival
319:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Benthe song - Social ceremony Nend Baith song - Sung by farmers Wanwan song - Wedding song Bakhan - Mass Entertainment
320:
A
Solution: Tso Moriri lake is located in Changtang area and is a beautiful lake, also considered sacred. The lake is about 28 km in length, 4 - 6 km wide and 248 feet in depth. It is also designated as Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve.
321:
A
Solution: Drass river originates from Machoi glacier near Zoji La pass. Its total length is about 86 km and flows through Kargil district of Ladakh.
322:
A
Solution: Dal lake is situated in the East of Srinagar. The lake covers 18 square km area which makes it the second largest lake in the Union Territory.
323:
C
Solution: Liddar river originates from the Kolahoi glacier in the North-Western Himalayan range about 26 km North from Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
324:
A
Solution: Wular lake is situated in Bandipore district in Northern part of Kashmir valley, 32 km North-West of Srinagar. It lies between the towns of Sopore and Bandipore. It is the largest freshwater lake in India, which covers an area of about 200 square km. It is 24 km long and 10 km wide.
325:
A
Solution: Dal lake is about 8 km in length and 6.4 km in width. It is also known as Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir or Srinagar's Jewel. This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes of India and attracts national as well as international tourists.
326:
C
Solution: Kishanganga river flows through Gurez, Keran and Karnah mountain tracks and joins the Jhelum river at Domel (Muzaffarabad in PoK).
327:
B
Solution: The ancient name of the Chenab river is Asikni. It assumes the name Chenab when it enters into Jammu and Kashmir near Paddar at Kishtwar and cross Doda, Ramban and Reasi districts.
328:
A
Solution: Ujh river originates from the Domal structure of Seojdhar range in the Middle Himalayas. It is the second most important river of Kathua district after Ravi river. It covers a length of 65 km in Kathua district of Jammu region. Important tributaries of this river are Naaz and Bhinni Nala.
329:
A
Solution: In the lower areas of Jammu region, Marusudar river is known as the Warwan. It flows in North to South direction. Its catchment area is almost fan shaped.
330:
C
Solution: Namgyal Tsemo Monastery or Namgyal Tsemo Gompa is a Buddhist monastery in Leh district, Ladakh, northern India. Founded in 1430 by King Tashi Namgyal of Ladakh, it has a three storey high gold statue of Maitreya Buddha and ancient manuscripts and frescoes. It is situated near the Tsemo Castle.
331:
C
Solution: Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation established on 13 th February, 1970 as a fully owned company of J & K Govt. The objective of the Corporation is to run, manage and administer government hotels and catering establishments for promotion of Tourism and providing best transport facilities to the tourist.
332:
D
Solution: Balidan Stambh or Balidan pillar is established in Jammu near the Bahu Fort. It was constructed in 2008 and inaugurated in 2009 by the Indian government in the memory of Indian soldiers (martyrs) who fought wars in Jammu and Kashmir since independence. The pillar is about 60 metre in height.
333:
C
Solution: Spituk Monastery is an ancient Buddhist shrine, established during the 11 th century. Nestled atop a high hillock, it overlooks the Indus River flowing nearby. The shrine was built under the patronage of Od-de, who was Lha Lama Changchub Od's elder brother and wanted a monastic community in the region. Spituk, a word for exemplary, derived from the translation of Rinchen Zangpo's statement, was chosen as the name of this monastery.
334:
C
Solution: Situated on a plateau in the Shivalik belt of the Himalayas, Patnitop sits at an altitude of 2,024 metre (6,640 feet). The river Chenab flows in close proximity to this location.
335:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Hazratbal Masjid - Sadiq Khan Jama Masjid - Sultan Sikandar Charar-i-Sharief - Sheik Noor-Uddin Noorani Mubarak Maudin place complex - Raja Dhruv Dev
336:
C
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:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Akhnoor Fort - Raja Alum Singh Bahu Fort - Raja Bahulochan Hari Parbat Fort - Emperor Akbar Jasrota - Jasdev
338:
C
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:
B
Solution: Amar Mahal Palace was the last residence of the Dogra kings. It is now a Heritage Hotel on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
340:
C
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.
341:
D
Solution: Harmukh Mountain is also known as Mount Harmukh. It is located at an elevation of 5,142 m in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a part of the Himalayan range and is located between Nallah Sindh in the South and Neelum river in the North. It is mostly climbed from the North-Western side of Bandipore.
342:
D
Solution: The Manali-Leh Highway is a vital road that connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Ladakh. A key natural mountain pass along this highway is the Bara-lacha La Pass . Bara-lacha La is located at an elevation of around 4,890 meters (16,040 feet) and is known for its scenic yet challenging terrain. It lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, forming a crucial link for travelers and supplies between the two regions.
343:
C
344:
B
Solution: Lolab Valley is an oval-shaped valley, 24 km long and 3 km wide. The valley lies in the North-West of Kashmir valley in Kupwara. The valley is formed by Lahwal river.
345:
A
Solution: Banihal Pass is also known as Jawahar Tunnel and is a Gateway to the Kashmir valley. It is situated at an elevation of 2,832 m and connects Kashmir to the outer Himalaya. It lies on the Pir Panjal range.
346:
C
Solution: Middle Himalayas is also known as Lesser Himalayas which lies between the Ravi (in the East) and the Poonch (in the West). This region is composed of volcanic rocks of granite, gneiss, quartz, etc.
347:
D
Solution: There are extensive elevated plateaus of alluvial and lacustrine material in the valley of Kashmir. These deposits or plateaus are known as Karewas. Karewas are locally known as Wudars. The Wudars are found extensively and continuously on the left bank of Jhelum river.
348:
A
Solution: Depsang Plains lies in the disputed Aksai Chin region. The Western portion of these plains lie in Ladakh and the Eastern portion is controlled by China. These plains are full of gravel and sediments and lack any vegetation. These plains lie at a height of 5,300 m.
349:
A
Solution: The Kongka Pass or Kongka La Pass is a low mountain pass on the Line of Actual Control between India and China in eastern Ladakh. It lies on a spur of the Karakoram range that intrudes into the Chang Chenmo Valley adjacent to the disputed Aksai Chin region.
350:
B
Solution: Jammu region has more number of biogas plants as compared to Kashmir valley region, because Kashmir valley has temperate climatic conditions which reduce the capacity to generate biogas during winter season.
351:
A
Solution: Ladakh has high potential to tap solar energy, as it has 320 sunshine days in an year. It is called the Solar Capital of India.
352:
A
Solution: Dul Hasti Hydropower Project is a power project in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir built on Chandra river, a tributary of Chenab river. It was commissioned in 2007.
353:
C
Solution: The Nimoo Bazgo Power Project is a run of the river power project on the Indus River situated at Alchi village, 75 kilometres (47 miles) from Leh in the Indian Union Territory of Ladakh.
354:
D
Solution: Solar power plants are under construction in Zangla region of Kargil and Pang region of Leh.
355:
C
Solution: Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana is a Central Government scheme started in 2005 for 100% rural electrification. A total of 14 small schemes are sanctioned to be commissioned in UTs of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. It targets Below Poverty Line families and provides electricity connection in remote areas of the UTs (Union Territories).
356:
A
Solution: Iqbal Hydroelectric Project is located in Kargil on Wakha river and has a capacity of 3.75 MW (Megawatts).
357:
A
Solution: Baglihar Hydropower Project is a power project on the Chenab river in the Southern Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. The construction of this project started in 1999. It has a total installed capacity of 900 MW (Megawatts). It is divided into two stages i.e. Stage I and Stage II.
358:
D
Solution: Baglihar, Salal, Uri, Dul Hasti etc are major power projects of Jammu and Kashmir.
359:
C
Solution: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Development Institute, Jammu & Kashmir was formally known as Small Industries Service Institute. It was established in 1958 at Srinagar. It works for all the districts of the UT. It provides services for the development of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the state.
360:
C
Solution: Zaloora Conservation Reserve is situated in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.
361:
B
Solution: Dachigam National Park is located 22 km away from Srinagar. The area of the park is about 141 square km with an altitude varying between 1700 and 4300 metres.
362:
C
Solution: Markhor Recovery Programme was launched in 2009. The programme was formulated by the Wildlife Protection Department, Jammu and Kashmir and supported by the then State Government and the Ministry of Environment and Forests. It was implemented in Hirpora in Southern Kashmir, Lachipora and Limber Wildlife Sancturies and Kazinag National Park in North Kashmir.
363:
C
Solution: The Wildlife Protection Department, Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1978. It aims to provide protection to the flora and fauna of the state and also to manage the protected areas of Jammu and Kashmir. It celebrates the first week of October as the Wildlife Week, every year.
364:
D
Solution: The flora of Kishtwar National Park includes coniferous, alpine meadows and scrub forests. The important tree species are Chilgoza, Himalayan Pine, Cedar, Persian Walnut, Oak, etc.
365:
A
Solution: Kazinag National Park is situated at North Bank of Jhelum close to Line of Control in Baramulla district, about 70 km away from Srinagar.
366:
A
367:
C
Solution: Hemis National Park is considered to have the highest density of snow leopard than any protected area in the world.
368:
C
Solution: The Hokersar is a wetland conservation area in Zainakote near Srinagar in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It lies in the Kashmir Valley, 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) northwest of Srinagar.
369:
A
Solution: Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 1987. It is a part of the Hindu Kush Himalayas which is situated at a height of 14000 to 19000 ft above the mean sea level.
370:
B
Solution: Ladishah is a sarcastical form of singing in the Kashmir music tradition. It reflects the present social and political conditions in a humorous manner.
371:
D
Solution: Famous Santoor players are Pt. Shiv Kumar Sharma, Pt. Bhajan Sopori, Rahul Sharma, etc.
372:
C
Solution: Rouf is a famous customary dance of Kashmir region which is mainly performed on Eid and Ramzan days by a group of girls. In this dance, performer stand face to face, holding hands of the neighbouring partner and together sway their feet forward and backward.
373:
B
Solution: Skaling is a Kashmiri musical instrument which is like two flutes are joined to each other.
374:
D
Solution: Important musical instruments which are used in Chakri music are Harmonium, Rubab, Gagar and Sarangi, Chimta, etc.
375:
C
Solution: Saz-e-Kashmir is a instrument which has its origin from Northern Iran. It is made of wood having 3 major gut strings. Two strings are made of silk which produce music but the third one string is of no use, as it is not touch by the bow, which is used to play this instrument.
376:
D
Solution: Spao, Loshon and Shondol are some dance forms of Ladhak.
377:
A
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:
A
Solution: Baisakhi is held on the first month of Hindu calendar i.e. Vaisakha which falls on 13 th April.
379:
C
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:
C
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.
381:
A, H, J, P, S, V
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court will continue to be the Common High Court for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh.
382:
D
Solution: Panchayat election of 2020 for Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir was conducted from 28 th November, 2020 to 19 th December, 2020 in eight phases.
383:
A
Solution: District Development Council works for five years.
384:
C
Solution: District Development Council(DDC) consists of fourteen members from each district.
385:
A
Solution: Section 30 of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 deals with the powers and functions of Block Development Council.
386:
B
Solution: Indian National Congress (INC) won 26 seats in Panchayat election 2020.
387:
C
Solution: J & K National Conference won 67 seats in Panchayat election 2020.
388:
B
Solution: BJP won 75 seats in Panchayat election 2020.
389:
C
Solution: Maharaja Hari Singh promulgated the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Regulation Act No. 1 in 1935.
390:
C
Solution: On 17 th October 1949, India gave the right to Jammu and Kashmir to retain its separate
Constitution and Flag as per Article 370. While Article 370 of the Constitution grants special status to Jammu & Kashmir, Article 35 A provides the special rights and privileges to the permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir.
391:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Gulab Singh - Reformed the Labour System Ranbir Singh - Established Raghunath Temple Pratap Singh - Established Colleges at Jammu, Srinagar
392:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Sheikh Abdullah became the President of Muslim Conference - 1932 Glancy Commission appointed - 1931 First time election for Praja Sabha - 1934
393:
A
Solution: Abdul Qadir Khan Gazi, a disciple of Maulana Jamal-Uddin Afghani, a foremost Muslim philosopher of the 20 th century visited Kashmir at that time.
394:
B
Solution: Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, a Kashmiri youth, educated from Aligarh Muslim University thought that the feudal system in Kashmir was responsible for the miseries of the Kashmiris and Kashmir should have a democratically elected government. Muslim population in Kashmir led by Sheikh Abdullah demonstrated in protest against Dogra ruler Hari Singh is Srinagar.
395:
D
Solution: On 27 th October 1947, Indian Forces led by Lieutenant Colonel Ranjit Rai landed in Srinagar to stop the advancement of Pakistani Army in Baramulla and to protect the Srinagar Airfield. Lieutenant Colonel Ranjit Rai was martyred in an attempt to check the advancement. Major Somnath Sharma was also martyred on 3 rd November while protecting the Srinagar Airfield. The government of Pakistan was against the accession and was against said that it was fraudulent as the Maharaja had no right to sign an agreement with India when the standstill agreement with Pakistan was still in force. Finally on 7 th November 1947, Pakistani Army suffered a crushing defeat by the Indian Army at the Battle of Shalteng.
396:
A
Solution: Leh was made as Summer Capital and Skardu as Winter Capital of Ladakh for six months, alternatively.
397:
D
Solution: In April 1944, Sheikh Abdullah submitted Naya Kashmir Plan to Maharaja Hari Singh at a reception organised in Mujahid Manzil headquarters of National Conference.
398:
B
Solution: Being a wise ruler, Pratap Singh took many reformative measures. He established High Schools for boys and girls at every district headquarters. A college was setup each at Jammu and Srinagar.
399:
B
Solution: 'My Life and Times' is the autobiography of Syed Mir Qasim. In his autobiography he wrote about the historical details of the struggle of Kashmiris to overthrow the monarchical system in the Princely State of Kashmir.
400:
B
Solution: Due to his good administration, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad known as the "Architect of Modern Kashmir".
401:
D
Solution: When Sheikh Abdullah was dismissed and arrested, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad became the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and also the President of the political party i.e. National Conference. He remained on the position of Prime Minister of the State for a period of 11 years from 1953 to 1964.
402:
D
Solution: Mehar Chand Mahajan was the third Chief Justice of Supreme Court of India (from January, 1954 to December, 1954).
403:
A
Solution: Stanzin Dorjai is the Director of the documentary film 'The Shepherdess of the Glaciers' has won 17 th International Award. He also got many national and international awards.
404:
A
Solution: Nilza Wangmo work was recognised with the highest award for women in India. She got the 'Nari Shakti Puraskar' Award by the President on International Women’s Day, 2020.
405:
C
Solution: Swami Lakshman Joo was born in Srinagar in 1907. He was a mystic and scholar of Kashmiri Shaivism or Trika. His followers called him Lal Sahib or Friend of God.
406:
A
Solution: Tsering Landol the first Woman Gynaecologist of Ladakh region. Born into an agrarian household in Leh district, where no one had undergone formal education. She pursued her matriculation from Government High School, Leh. After that she studied at Government Medical College, Srinagar, specialising in Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
407:
C
Solution: Thupstan Chhewang was born on 1 st September, 1947 in Shey town of Leh district of Ladakh. He is related to Namgyal dynasty from his mother’s paternal side and to kings of Zangle from his mother’s maternal side.
408:
B
Solution: Syeda Bano (Syada Ladakhi) is nominated as a Councillor of the 5 th LAHDC, Leh (Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh). She is a very active politician and social activist. She has resigned from the LAHDC before the LAHDC, Leh polls in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
409:
D
Solution: Seeds of wheat, barley and lentils have been found at Burzahom.
410:
B
Solution: Kashmir became the part of Mauryan Empire in 3 rd Century BC, King Ashoka (304 - 232 BC) introduced Buddhism in Kashmir. To preach Buddhism, he appointed Buddhist missionaries Majjhantika and Urvasa in Kashmir.
411:
C
Solution: Deva dynasty ruled over Kashmir from 1171 to 1371 AD. Sangramdev and Suhadev were
notable kings of this dynasty.
412:
C
Solution: Afghan rule was established in the state in 1762 and continued till 1819. The 67 years of Afghan rule is known as the Darkest period in the history of Kashmir. The subedars (Governors) showed cruelty towards their people. People began to be looted by Afghan soldiers, they were not even safe in their houses. After the death of Abdali (1772), Amirs (subedars) were changed rapidly. In 67 years of Afghan rule, 28 subedars were changed.
413:
A
Solution: After the end of Karkota dynasty, Utpala dynasty established its rule in Kashmir.
414:
B
Solution: Last two Governors of Kashmir under Sikh rule were Sheikh Moin-ud-Din (1842 - 1845) and his son Sheikh Imam-ud-Din (1845 - 1846).
415:
B
Solution: After Sultan Sadruddin's death, his Queen Kota Rani married the Deva ruler Udayanadeva (brother of Suhadeva). Udayanadeva was the last Hindu Ruler of Kashmir.
416:
D
Solution: In Neolithic era copper tools were invented. Important tools of this period were needles harpoons for fishing and arrow heads, spear heads, daggers for hunting purpose. Stitched hides have also been discovered at the place.
417:
B
Solution: In 1590 AD, Akbar built the Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar and built a new town near it, called Nagar - Magar.
418:
C
Solution: Jaisimha was a great ruler of Lohara dynasty and during his period Kalhana completed his historical text known as Rajatarangini.
419:
A
Solution: Mon occupy a lower status in the social hierarchy of the Ladakhi society.
420:
D
Solution: People of Balti tribe which reside in Chuchot village of Leh district are considered the champions of Polo game.
421:
D
Solution: Bakarwal tribe is found in all the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu region, it is found in districts of Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Poonch and Rajouri. In Kashmir Valley, it is found in districts of Srinagar, Baramulla, Kupwara, Pulwama, Budgam and Anantnag. In Ladakh region, it is found in Leh and Kargil.
422:
B
Solution: Bot tribe is mainly found in Ladakh. They are mostly found in Leh and Kargil districts of Ladakh.
423:
B
Solution: Bakarwals are mainly goatherds and shepherds by profession. They mostly speak Gojri language.
424:
A
Solution: The least ST population is found in Srinagar district (0.72%). Out of the total ST population, about 88.4% ST population is from Muslim community, 6.8% ST population is from Buddhist community and about 4.5% ST population is from Hindu community.
425:
D
Solution: This tribe is mainly found in Kargil, leh and baramulla districts.
426:
A
Solution: In Jammu and Kashmir, the Gaddi's mainly reside in Udhampur, Kathua and Doda districts. They speak Gaddis language and old people used the Tankri script.
427:
C
Solution: Most of the people of Purigpa tribe are Muslims and remaining few of them are Buddhists.
428:
B
Solution: The main occupation of Gaddi tribe is shepherding i.e. rearing and selling sheeps, goats, mules, horses. They also practice farming, weaving, etc. They go uphill during summer and come down during winter season.
429:
D
Solution: Information Technology (IT) Industry is a developing industry and emerging sector in Jammu and Kashmir which provide direct employment to more than two million youths. Jammu and Kashmir Government has established two Software Technology Parks (STP) at Rangreth in Srinagar district and at Ompora in Budgam district.
430:
D
Solution: The state of Jammu and Kashmir has a number of mineral based industries. The Department of Geology and Mining, Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1960 to identify minerals like Limestone, Gypsum, Marble, Granite, Bauxite, Coal, etc. Mineral based industries are mainly found in Srinagar, Budgam, Pulwama, Anantnag, Baramulla, Kupwara, Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur and Poonch districts.
431:
D
432:
C
Solution: Tourism industry is one of the major sources of employment generation in Ladakh. Ladakh is famous for mountain passes, unparalleled landscape, eco-tourism and prominent Buddhist sites. It is famous as Little Tibet because of its perfect mountains and Buddhist culture and receive large number of Indian and foreign tourists.
433:
A
Solution: HMT Watches Factory (established in 1975) is located at Zainakote in Srinagar. It is a branch of HMT, Bengaluru.
434:
B
Solution: First modern silk factory was established at Solina in Kashmir and at Rambagh in Jammu in 1897 by Raja Ranbir Singh.
435:
A
436:
D
Solution: Resin and Turpentine Industry and Papier Mache uses forest products while Carpet Industry uses cotton and woolen threads.
437:
B
Solution: Wood carving is a traditional industry in the region specially in Kashmir that has abundant supply of walnut and willow trees (for sports goods).
438:
B
Solution: Namdas are carpets made of inferior wool which are embroidered with traditional designs. They are mostly used as floor carpets. Namda industry is concentrated in Srinagar and its nearby areas. Gabbas are colourful rugs made of old blankets and inferior wool. They are beautifully embroidered and used as rugs, floor spreads and bedding materials. This industry in concentrated in Anantnag.
439:
A
Solution: Sanasar is the name given to the two small villages of Sana and Sar in Jammu province, Jammu and Kashmir state, India. Named after small local lakes, Sana and Sar are located 20 km west of Patnitop, Udhampur district on the national highway 1A. A nearby mountain range is called the Shanta Ridge. The Shank Pal Temple is located at the highest point of the Shank Pal ridge, at an altitude of 2,800 metres, a few hours' walk from Sanasar. The 400 year old temple is dedicated to Nag Shank Pal.
440:
A
Solution: Sonamarg is a quite valley, carved by the Sindh river and circled by placid lakes and awesome glaciers. Sonamarg is also known as "The Golden Meadow". At an altitude of 2740 meters, 85 Kilometres northeast of Srinagar, the road that leads to Sonamarg is almost like heading for an enchanted journey into Wonderland of Nature.
441:
A
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:
A
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:
C
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:
B
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:
A
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.
446:
B
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:
A
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:
A
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:
C
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:
C
Solution: Ayushman Bharat was launched in 2018 to deliver healthcare services spanning to preventive, promotive, curative, rehabilitative and palliative care.
451:
D
Solution: Beti Anmol scheme was started by Jammu and Kashmir Government during 2011 - 2012. It aims to minimise the post-matric dropout rate of girl students belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) to encourage girl education in the state, and also enhance their employment prospects.
452:
B
Solution: The correct match is : The first Medical Center at Leh - 1940 The SNH Hospital is linked with - AIIMS Amchi System - Tibetan Medicine First University in Ladakh - 2019
453:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Ayushman Bharat - 2018 Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan - 2016 Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan - 2009 National Free Drugs and Diagnostic Initiatives - 2017
454:
A
Solution: National Institute of Technology established in 1960 is situated in Srinagar.
455:
B
Solution: The head Office of Central University of Jammu is situated at Bagla, Rahya-Suchani in Samba district.
456:
C
Solution: Islamic University of Science and Technology is in Awantipura.
457:
B
Solution: Central University of Kashmir was formerly known as the Central University of Jammu and Kashmir. It was established in March, 2009 with its administrative office in Srinagar.
458:
C
Solution: In the past, there was no structure of formal education system in Ladakh except Buddhist monasteries. Here, one son per family was given lesson to learn Tibetan script and to read the Holy scriptures. For other children, informal system of teaching like how to work in farms, how to practice Ladakhi cultures was given.
459:
B
460:
A
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir State, formulated a Forest Policy in 2010. The area of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh is covered under this policy.
461:
C
462:
C
Solution: The village and community lands are used to develop the tree crops and fodder species with the help of local people.
463:
B
Solution: The local name of Chinar tree is Booen.
464:
D
Solution: Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are found in the dry ranges of the Himalayan region e.g. in Ladakh region. These are coniferous forests. Along with xerophytic shrubs, trees like deodar, oak, ash, olive are also found in these forests.
465:
B
Solution: As per the Forest Policy, atleast one-fourth of the forest area in each division to be conserved for regeneration of open forests and conservation of biodiversity. A systematic treatment of the forest species, which are affected by the invasive species like Lantana Camara, Parthenium, etc., to be done to increase the supply of fodder, firewood, timber and other produce.
466:
B
Solution: The correct high to low forest cover order is Leh > Doda > Srinagar.
467:
A
Solution: Sub-tropical Dry Evergreen Forests are found at an altitude of about 1,000 m above sea level in Shiwaliks (Jammu and Kashmir) and Western Himalayan regions.
468:
B
Solution: Sub-tropical Pine Forests are found at an altitude between 1000 to 2000 m above sea level in the Western Himalayan region. The most pre-dominant species of these forests is chir, which is used for furniture making and for construction.
469:
C
Solution: Bacha Nagma dance is quite popular in Kashmir valley and performed during harvest season or marriage ceremony by young boys. A light music is used in this dance form. The other name of this dance form is 'Bachha Gyavau' which means 'adolescent melodious voice'. This folk dance is performed by 6 to 7 boys with one lead singer in a group and among them one boy dresses up as a female dancer who performs Hafiza style of dance. All these dancers are singers, thus, they sing songs while dancing in a melodious voice. The dresses of the dancers look similar to that of the Kathak dancers. This dance form was one of the most prevalent ways of entertainment in the old days.
470:
C
Solution: The tradition and history of the Bhand Jashan Dance is performed for many generations. The term Bhand carries the meaning of the Clown and Jashan means celebration. The dance plays an important part in the lives and culture of the Kashmiri people. The dance conveys the expression through various parodies made out of social situations.
471:
A
Solution: Alley Yate is a folk dance which is very popular in the Shepherd Community in Zanskar area of Ladakh region. This is a combination of poetry and dance. This dance is performed at the time when people go out of their homes with flocks.
472:
B
Solution: Mane-Pa has more emphasis on narration and dialogue than in Achi-Lhamo and is enacted in Ladakh by the professional Mane-Pa families only. While entertaining and providing humour to the audience, the actor mocks and laughs at the irrationality of the common people.
473:
D
Solution: Roul is a popular and common form of dance among the women of Jammu and Kashmir. It reflects the unique cultural heritage and traditional legacy of the region. It is performed mostly during special festive occasions of marriage or religious festivals.
474:
C
Solution: Folk music of Jammu and Kashmir is rich and distinct from music played in rest of India. It is known as 'Hindustani classical' which is discussed in the ancient text like Nilamata Purana and Rajatarangini by Kalhana.
475:
D
Solution: Benthe folk song is sung in a chorus by a group of 5 to 7 people. This is founded by the Bakarwal and Gujjar tribal groups.
476:
A
Solution: Hafiz Nagma is a Kashmiri folk dance which is related to Sufiana music. This dance is performed during wedding ceremonies. It is believed that Mughal Emperor Akbar introduced it in Kashmir. Some scholars thought that this dance form was mainly promoted by the Afghans.
477:
D
Solution: Dumhal is the most famous dance of Kashmir which is performed on set locations and set occasions. In this dance, a banner is dig into the ground and a group of men dance around it. They sing in a melodious voice in chorus and perform on drum beats.
478:
B
Solution: Dandaras is one of the popular dance forms in Jammu which is performed during the time of Lohri festival. This is a highly professional dance in which a model of peacock, made of bamboos and coloured paper, is carried by every group of dancers.
479:
D
Solution: The Section 4 of the Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 deals with the establishment and Constitution of Halqa Panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir.
480:
C
Solution: As per Section 36 of the Panchayati Raj Act, 2011, the State Election Commission is the election authority which has the responsibility of superintendence, direction and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for all general elections.
481:
D
Solution: Section 6 of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 deals with the disqualification of membership of Halqa Panchayat.
482:
C
Solution: Section 7 of the Act deals with removal of Sarpanch and Naib Sarpanch.
483:
D
Solution: The Halqa Panchayat levied some taxes on trade or professions like entertainment tax on theatre, cinema, on the owners of animals and vehicles which are used for transport, tax on boats, pilgrim tax, tax on gharats, rice husking mills, brick kilns, oil-mills, tax on hawkers and pheri-walas, etc.
484:
A
Solution: Section 24 of the Act states that atleast one meeting in a month will be held by each Halqa Panchayat.
485:
B
Solution: Under the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Amendment Act, 2004, one/third seats have been reserved for women in Panchayat.
486:
A
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir is divided into 2 regions for administrative purpose. These are 1. Jammu region 2. Kashmir region
487:
D
Solution: Before 1947, Reasi and Rajouri were a joint district which were separated after the accession of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir to India in 1947. After that Reasi was with Udhampur district. Due to the constant efforts of the people for the restoration of the district status to Reasi, it got the status of district on 1 st April, 2007.
488:
A
Solution: For a long time, Doda was a part of Kishtwar and Bhaderwah principalities. In 1931, it was amalgamated with Udhampur district and in 1948, Doda became a separate district.
489:
D
Solution: Main languages spoken in Doda district are Kashmiri (41.59%), Bhadrawahi (20.00%), Gojri (7.37%), Hindi (5.20%), Dogri (3.96%), Pahari (2.43%) and Siraji (13.84%).
490:
C
Solution: Jammu district is famous for Raghunathji Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, Peer Kho Temple, Bowey Wali Mata Shrine, Jama Masjid, Gurudwara Sunder Singh, St Pant’s Church, Akhnoor Fort, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Amar Mahal and Bahu Fort.
491:
A
Solution: Kargil is the second largest district in Ladakh after Leh. It is famous for its tourist places like Mulbekh Chamba area (dominated by Buddhists structures), Mulbekh Monastery, Kargil War Memorial, Rangdum Monastery, etc.
492:
B
Solution: Leh is famous for its cultural heritage and is popularly known as 'Land of Monks and Monasteries'. The main tourists spots in Leh district are Pangong Tso, Thiksey Monastery, Nubra Valley and Shanti Stupa Turtuk Waterfall.
493:
B
Solution: Pulwama district is famous in the world for its Saffron cultivation which is mainly grown in Karewa lands of Pampore, Kakapora and Pulwama blocks.
494:
C
Solution: Leh has the world's highest motorable road (86 km long) about 230 km from Leh. This road is located at a height of 19,300 feet and constructed by the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) under the project 'Himank'. It was completed in 2017.
495:
B
Solution: The two districts in Ladakh region are Kargil and Leh. These districts are administered by Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC).
496:
A
Solution: Srinagar district also has Asia's largest Tulip Garden which is known as Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, which was opened in 2007.
497:
A
Solution: Kulgam is majorly an agricultural district where rice cultivation is done abundantly. Thus, it is known as Rice Bowl of Kashmir.
498:
A
Solution: Baramulla is called Paradise for tourists. Gulmarg village is a hill station and is a well known Ski-Resort of the valley.
499:
A
Solution: Ngawang Lobzang Thupstan Chognar (1918 - 2003) is also known as 19 th Kushok Bakula Rinpoche. He was a Buddhist lama who served as India's Ambassador to Mongolia.
500:
C
Solution: Jammu was the second largest Princely State in British period. After the first Anglo-Sikh War (1845 - 46 AD), the British sold the land of Kashmir to Gulab Singh through the 'Treaty of Amritsar' (1846 AD) as he helped the British against the Sikh.
501:
B
Solution: The correct match is : First Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir - Mehar Chand Mahajan Second Prime Minster of Jammu and Kashmir - Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah Architect of Modern Kashmir - Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad First Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir - Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq
502:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Education Reformist - Sonam Wangchuk Gynaecologist from Ladakh - Tsering Landol Documentary Film Maker - Stanzin Dorjai Drafted Kashmir Constitution - Syed Mir Qasim
503:
A
Solution: The correct match is : First Dogra King - Gulab Singh Last Maharaja of Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir - Hari Singh First Sadar-i-Riyasat - Karan Singh Kashmir's First Historian - Kalhana
504:
A
Solution: Karan Singh was born in 1931 in Cannes city of France. He is a politician, philanthropist and poet. He is the son of Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruler of Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir.
505:
C
Solution: When Sheikh Abdullah was dismissed and arrested, Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad became the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and also the President of the political party i.e. National Conference. He remained on the position of Prime Minister of the State for a period of 11 years from 1953 to 1964.
506:
C
Solution: Basti Ram Mehta was a Hindu Rajput from Kishtwar. He joined Gulab Singh's army in 1821 and was placed under General Zorawar Singh. He was soon raised to the rank of Colonel. His contributions in warfare earned him the title of Fateh Shibji from 1834 to 1841. He raised the Fateh Shibji battalion.
507:
A
Solution: Mehbooba Mufti was the first and last woman to hold the office of Chief Minister in the state. She formed a coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir jointly with the Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP).
508:
B
Solution: In 1999, Mufti Mohammad Sayeed founded the 'Jammu and Kashmir People's Democratic Party' to persuade the Government of India to initiate an unconditional dialogue with the Kashmiris to solve their problems.
509:
C
Solution: During Maharaja Pratap Singh reign, Jammu and Kashmir got its first Hydro - Electric Project at Mohra. It is about 22.5 km from Baramulla towards Uri.
510:
C
Solution: Maharaja Pratap Singh built Jhelum valley road and completed Banihal cart road. He constructed a bridge on the Tawi river and linked Jammu with a railway line to Sialkot.
511:
C
Solution: The largest north Indian temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, Ranbireshwar Temple is one of Jammu's biggest crowd pullers. Located along the busy streets close to the Secretariat, this ancient shrine was built back in 1883 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh. The temple is divided into two distinct halls, decorated with images of the Ganesha and Kartikeya respectively and the highlight here is the mammoth 8 feet tall Shiva lingam (made from black marble) looming high in the central sanctum of the temple.
512:
A
Solution: Maharaja Ranbir Singh ascended the throne in 1857 after Maharaja Gulab Singh and remained on the seat till 1885. He was the son of Maharaja Gulab Singh.
513:
A
Solution: Maharaja Hari Singh brought many reforms in the region like making primary education compulsory,
introducing laws prohibiting child marriage and opening places of worship for the low castes.
514:
C
Solution: Mal Dev resisted Timur’s invasion strongly. He worked for the welfare of his people and established Jammu as the Dogra capital. His tenure was prosperous and regarded as a golden period.
515:
C
Solution: On 15 th March 1846, Maharaja Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar with the Britishers and finally acquired Kashmir.
516:
A
Solution: Muslim Saint Roshan Shah Wali is believed to have come from Arabia in 648 AD and took his abode near Gumat which was then a jungle.
517:
A
Solution: Gulab Singh devised a wise strategy under which he killed Mian Deedo in 1820 and suppressed the growing revolts against Sikh empire in Jammu. For this, he was awarded the title of Raja and was made the King of Jammu by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
518:
C
Solution: The Dev rulers served as Mansabdars of Jammu for 200 years under the Mughal Empire . The Mughal Empire, which ruled large parts of the Indian subcontinent from the 16th to the 18th century, had an administrative system that included officials known as Mansabdars. These officials were responsible for military and administrative duties and were given land grants and responsibilities based on their ranks. The Dev rulers, who were a prominent and influential family in the region, were appointed as Mansabdars during this period. Their service was significant in maintaining the governance and stability of the Jammu region under the Mughal administration. The Mughal rulers relied on local leaders like the Dev rulers to manage and oversee the administration of different regions effectively. Other options are not correct for the following reasons: Option A: Tughlaq – The Tughlaq dynasty was primarily influential in the 14th century and did not have direct control over the Jammu region as Mansabdars. Option B: Lodhi – The Lodhi dynasty ruled in the early 16th century, but their control was not related to the Dev rulers serving as Mansabdars in Jammu. Option D: Dogra – The Dogra dynasty emerged later and ruled the region in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They were not the ruling empire during the 200-year period when the Dev rulers were Mansabdars. Therefore, the correct answer is: Option C: Mughal
519:
A
Solution: According to the Census 2011, Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in the state was 14,93,299, which constitutes 10.9% of the total population of Jammu and Kashmir including Ladakh. Scheduled Tribe population of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh is 1.43% of India’s ST population. The male ST population is about 51.98% and the female ST population is about 48.01% in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh out of its total ST population.
520:
B
Solution: According to 2011 Census, Gujjar tribe occupies 65.67% ST population in Jammu and Kashmir region.
521:
C
Solution: The Department of Social Welfare came into existence in the year 1960. It works for the welfare of weaker sections of the society.
522:
B
Solution: SC, ST and Backward Class Development Corporation Limited, Jammu and Kashmir came into existence in 1986.
523:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Largest Tribe in Jammu and Kashmir - Gujjar Mainly goatherds or shepherds - Bakawal Uses Tankri script - Gaddi Belongs Pune Aryan Race - Brokpa
524:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Ethnically related to Tibetan people - Boto Champions of Polo game - Balti Seller of Pashmina wool - Changpa Nomadi tribe of this group is known as Phalpa - Changpa
525:
A
Solution: Purigpa tribal group is mainly found in Kargil district of Ladakh.
526:
C
Solution: Bakarwal is the second largest tribe in Jammu and Kashmir. Bakarwal or Bakharwal tribe resides in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayan mountains.
527:
A
Solution: Gujjar is the largest tribe in Jammu and Kashmir.
528:
A
Solution: Mon are professional drummers and musicians. They are also engaged in agricultural activities and grow wheat and barley.
529:
A
Solution: Eid-ul-Fitr is the most important religious festival of Islam religion, which is celebrated by Muslims of Jammu and Kashmir. It is celebrated after the end of the fasting month of Ramzan i.e. the 9 th month of Islamic calendar.
530:
A
Solution: Chemrey Angchok is also known as Festival of Sacred Dances which attracts tourists from all over the world. The dancers exhibit the victory of good over evil and also the lives and stories of other Buddhist and Tibetan divinities.
531:
D
Solution: To celebrate Navratri, people of Jammu and Kashmir visit different temples, especially Bawe Wali Mata Mahakali Temple and Mata Vaishno Devi Temple. Mata Vaishno Shrine in Katra sees heavy rush of pilgrims during navratri.
532:
B
Solution: Guru Padmasambhava or popularly known as Guru Rinpoche was founder of Tibetan Buddhism.
533:
A
Solution: Losar is a festival of Tibetan Buddhism, the most famous festival in Ladakh region.
534:
B
Solution: On the occasion of Lohri in rural areas, boys used to go around and ask for gifts from newly-weds and new parents. On this day, bonfires are lit and people dance and sing around them. The boys perform Chajja dance alongwith their Chajjas, which are prepared by bamboo and coloured papers by them.
535:
B
Solution: Hemis festival is celebrated in the courtyard of Hemis Gompa, the biggest monastery in Ladakh, on the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava or popularly known as Guru Rinpoche.
536:
B
537:
C
Solution: Pahalgam festival is celebrated with the arrival of spring. It is celebrated by the performances of artists and a variety of events.
538:
C
Solution: Saffron festival is celebrated in Pampore town of Jammu and Kashmir during the Saffron harvest in November.
539:
A
Solution: The Dogra Art Gallery is a renowned museum in Jammu city. It is situated in the pink hall of the Mubarak Mandi complex that lies on the bank of River Tawi. The complex is one of the prominent historical places of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Dogra Art Gallery houses more than 800 rare painting and articles from the dogra dynasty, then erstwhile rulers of the state. The walls of the galleries have been adorned with the beautiful paintings from the schools of Kangra, Basohli and Jammu. Of which, the painting of Krishna - Sudama from 18 th century is remarkable one.
540:
D
Solution: A religious site visited by people of all religions, the Shahdara Shareif was built by Maharaja Gulab Singh in the 19 th century to pay tribute to Baba Ghulam Shah. It is believed that Pir Ghulam Shah, who was born at Saidian (now Rawalpindi, in Pakistan), made Shahdara his home for life. Legend has it that Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Punjab in 1820 AD, sent his army general, Gulab Singh, to conquer his adversary. However, the general lost most of his soldiers and when he was camping at Thanamandi, he found out about Baba Ghulam Shah and went to see him. When the baba saw him, he smiled. On being asked the reason, he said that he was smiling at the good future of Gulab Singh. Then, baba asked the general to climb on top of a mountain and look around. He said that all the places he saw with his naked eye would be a part of his territory someday. The general saw Jammu, Kashmir, Tibet and Kishtwar and as thanks asked the baba to take some land from him, who asked him for the land of Shahdra Sharief in Jammu. Later, Gulab Singh became the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and went on to express his gratitude to the baba. However, baba had left his abode and Gulab Singh got a shrine constructed for him. The shrine lies at a distance of about 177 km from Jammu.
541:
A
Solution: An ancient temple of Lord Shiva, also known as Aparneswar is located near Mantalai Lake. It is also known as Mantalai temple. This is the place where mother Parvati was born and got married to Lord Shiva. The main shrine is very small and having an idol of Parvati as kanya. Another set of idols of Shiva and Parvati together and Shiva, Parvati and Ganesha is also found. However, the shiva lingam is the main idol of the temple.
542:
D
543:
B
Solution: Gurudwara Nangali Sahib is situated in the lap of a picturesque hill and on the bank of Drungali Nallah. It is about 4 kms from Poonch town in Poonch district, which is the smallest of the 14 districts of Jammu & Kashmir State. It is one of the oldest shrines of the Sikhs in Northern India. The Gurudwara was established by Thakur Bhai Mela Singh ji (the fourth successor of Bhai Pheru Singh ji) in 1803. Maharaja Ranjit Singh visited Gurudwara Nangali Sahib in 1814. Greatly impressed with the Gurudwara he attached a jagir (an estate to provide income) to the Gurudwara sahib. Twenty years later the Maharaja later attached a four village jagir to the Gurudwara sahib's holdings in the year 1823.
544:
D
545:
B
Solution: As is said by Historians, the Mubarak Mandi Palace was established by Raja Dhruv Dev (1707 - 1733) after shifting his capital from Purani Mandi to this beautiful region that overlooked the river. The palace grew over the years and new palaces and buildings were added to it. After a number of attacks, threats and change of rulers, it was in the year 1874, after enlargement and renovation by Maharaja Ranbir Singh of Jammu and Kashmir, that the palace complex took its present form.
546:
A
547:
A
Solution: The Jama Masjid was constructed by Sultan Sikandar in 1394 CE and it was completed in 1402 CE during the time of spiritual leader Mir Mohammad Hamdani. It is located in Talab Khatikan near Raghunath Bazar in Jammu district. It is the oldest and the biggest Masjid of Jammu district.
548:
B
Solution: The Governor is regarded as the head of the State in Jammu and Kashmir.
549:
C
Solution: The Governor has the authority to appoint the Chairman and other members of the JKPSC.
550:
C
Solution: The Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir may nominate two members to the Legislative Assembly to give representation of women, if he thinks that women are not adequately represented in the Legislative Assembly.
551:
B
Solution: As per Section 50, the Legislative Council shall consist of 36 members.
552:
C
Solution: A member holding Office as Speaker or Deputy Speaker in the Legislative Assembly may be removed from his office by a resolution of the Legislative Assembly passed by a majority of all the members of the Assembly. Atleast fourteen days notice is necessary for the removal.
553:
A
Solution: Twenty four seats of the Legislative Assembly will continue to remain vacant as they fall under Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK).
554:
C
Solution: Jammu had 37 legislative assembly seats.
555:
C
Solution: The total number of seats of the Legislative Assembly is 107. The members are elected by the direct election of the territory.
556:
B
Solution: There shall be an Administrator appointed under Article 239 of the Constitution for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh who shall be designated as the Lieutenant Governor.
557:
B
Solution: According to the Article 240, the President of India has the power to make regulations for UTs not having their own Legislature. This will be applicable in the case of Ladakh.
558:
C
Solution: In winter, everybody needs a 'Kanger'. It is a small earthenware-lined wicker basket, which becomes a warming pot when filled with burning coals. People warm their body with the help of Kanger.
559:
A
Solution: Nainsukh was one of the famous artists of Jasrota style of painting, who was a patronaged artist of Raja Balwant of Jasrota.
560:
A
Solution: Sozni embroidery work takes years to complete even one shawl.
561:
D
Solution: The embroidery work of Jammu and Kashmir is world famous. The state craftspersons do different types of embroidery work such as, Phulkari, Chain stitch, Gewel work, Khashidkari, Sozni, etc.
562:
A
Solution: Khabdan-Pile carpets are woven in Ladakh.
563:
B
Solution: Namda Felted Rugs are floor coverings which are very famous in Kashmir valley. These are mainly made by woollen and cotton fibres. Emporiums in Srinagar have a large variety of Namdas.
564:
A
Solution: Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin and the Mughal Emperor Akbar, encouraged painting and the Kashmiri painters developed a style of their own, called the Kashmiri Qalam.
565:
A
Solution: Fateh Kadal area of Srinagar is very famous for copper vessels e.g. cooking pots, milk containers, water jugs, ornamented glasses, etc.
566:
B
Solution: The earliest surviving examples of Kashmiri paintings come from Gilgit which date from about 8 th century AD. These paintings represent a highly developed style. Kashmiri paintings developed through the Gandhara and Gupta Indian mannerism with certain local elements.
567:
D
Solution: Cane and Bamboo Work is a famous wood work is this region. Bamboo is mainly found in Jammu on the Shiwalik range of hills, the Jammu-Pathankot highway in Kathua district and adjoining Dhar-Udhampur road. These willows are used to produce shopping baskets, lamp shades, decorative items and other utilitarian objects.
568:
C
Solution: There are two departments for development of Animal Husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir, one is for Jammu and the other is for Kashmir. The Kashmir Animal Husbandry Department was established in the year 1927 by the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir. The main objectives of the departments are to improve the livestock of the states and socio-economic upliftment of the poor farmers.
569:
D
Solution: There are two departments for development of Animal Husbandry in Jammu and Kashmir, one is for Jammu and the other is for Kashmir. The Jammu Animal Husbandry Department was established in 1982 by the State Government. The main objectives of the departments are to improve the livestock of the states and socio-economic upliftment of the poor farmers.
570:
D
Solution: National Livestock Mission (NLM) was launched in the year 2014 - 2015 by the Central Government in all the states of India. It aims to improve the livestock production systems, both quantitatively and qualitatively and also to enhance capacity building of all stakeholders of livestock economy.
571:
D
Solution: In Ladakh, apart from Dromedary camels double humped camels are also found. They form the major tourist attraction in Nubra valley region of Leh district.
572:
D
Solution: There has been a tremendous growth in the poultry industry, both in the government and private sectors.
Poultry farming has given employment to a large number of people and raised the economic status of poor farmers. Some important poultry farms are located in Srinagar, Pulwama, Kupwara, Baramulla, Budgam and Anantnag.
573:
A
Solution: Equines (mules, donkeys, ponies, horses) are one of the important constituents of livestock. Jammu and Kashmir has about 12 lakh equine population which is second highest in the country. Jammu has a high population of ponies and mules that are used to a large extent in pilgrim tours. e.g. ponies are engaged at Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine. In Kashmir, ponies are used to transport men and materials to far off places. Religious tourism in Kashmir valley depends to a large extent on equines such as in Amarnath Cave where the major means of transportation is ponies.
574:
C
Solution: Ladakhi Yak forms the main means of transportation in snow bound areas. Ladakhi people use Yak milk to make butter, ghee and curd. The Yak Breeding Farm is situated at Disket in the Nubra valley region of Ladakh.
575:
D
Solution: Four equine breeding farms have been established in Bodhkhurboo and Zanskar of Kargil district and Chuchot and Nobra areas of Leh district.
576:
A
Solution: Department of Animal Husbandry is setup at Leh district of Ladakh. It takes the responsibility to conserve livestock resources, promote animal health and generate gainful employment.
577:
C
Solution: The Changpa tribe of Ladakh, living in Zanskar valley prepares cheese (locally known as Churpy) from Yak milk, which is gaining popularity among tourists.
578:
D
Solution: The Kashmiri language has been made a compulsory subject in all secondary level schools in the valley of Kashmir since November, 2008.
579:
C
Solution: The Lok Sabha has passed the Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill on 22 nd September, 2020.
580:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Dogri Language - Devanagri Script Punjabi Language - Gurmukhi Script Bhadarwali Language - Pahari Language Ladakhi Language - Bhoti Language
581:
D
Solution: Tasi Rabgias is an Indian scholar and Historian belonging to Leh, Ladakh. He is a scholar of Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism.
582:
C
Solution: Abdur Rehman Rahi was awarded 'Sahitya Akademi Award' in 1961 for his poetry collection 'Nawroz-i-Saba'. He won Padma Shri in 2000.
583:
A
Solution: Kalhana's Rajatarangini was the earliest literature of Kashmiri language.
584:
A
Solution: Abdur Rehman Rahi was the first Kashmiri writer to be awarded 'Jnanpith Award' in 2007 for his poetic collection 'Siyah Rood Jaeren Manz' (In Black Drizzle).
585:
B
Solution: Purgi is a Tibetan language spoken by the Purikpa or Purigpa community found in Kargil district of Union Territory of Ladakh and neighbouring regions of Pakistan.
586:
C
Solution: In 1970, the Central Institute of Indian Languages devised a way of writing Balti language with the Devanagari alphabetic style. Important dialect of this language is Chorbat.
587:
A
Solution: Kashmiri is most widely spoken language in the state. It is spoken in the Kashmir valley and the adjoining hilly regions.
588:
B
Solution: Ranjit Dev ascended the throne in 1733 and ruled till 1782. He conquered almost all the 22 hill regions. He
extended his reign from Punjab in the west till Shivalik in the East.
589:
C
Solution: The first legislature of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, called the Praja Sabha, was established by the government of the Maharaja Hari Singh in 1934. It had 33 elected seats, 30 nominated members and 12 ex - officio members.
590:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Founder of Dogra Dynasty - Gulab Singh Dar-ul-Aman - Maharaja Ranjit Dev Mian Deedo - Rebellion Group head Year of Treaty of Lahore - 1846
591:
B
Solution: Raja Shakti Karan (more than 5000 years ago), the mighty ruler of Jammu possessed the kind disposition and was adorned with qualities of learning. He therefore introduced many laws in accordance with the customs of the Shastras and devoted much time in the performance of religious rites. For this reason he came to be known as ‘Raja Shastri’. It was the Raja Shakti Karan who innovated the Dogra (now Dogri) script for first time which came to be known as “Ganmat”. Ganmat was descended from Brahmi script and was an extended form of Sharda script.
592:
D
Solution: Bahu is associated with the Bahu Fort, which is located in Jammu. The fort is believed to have been originally built by Raja Bahulochan, the ruler of the region around 3000 years ago. Bahu Fort served as a significant stronghold and a capital for the Dogra rulers, particularly the rulers of the Jammu Kingdom, before the foundation of the modern city of Jammu by Maharaja Gulab Singh in the 19th century. Dharanagri refers to an ancient capital of the region, traditionally believed to be associated with the early Dogra dynasty. The exact period is not clearly documented, but it is known to have been an important administrative center in the early history of Jammu before the establishment of the city of Jammu as a prominent center by later rulers. Airava is considered to be another ancient name connected to the region. While not much is specifically documented about Airava, it is often included in historical references to ancient capitals or significant settlements in the Jammu region. Like Dharanagri, it is believed to have been part of the early Dogra rule. Madar Desh is not recognized as an ancient capital in the Jammu region. There are no significant historical records or references linking it to the capitals or ancient settlements of the Jammu Kingdom or any other early regional powers. This is why it is identified as the incorrect option. Conclusion: Bahu and Dharanagri were associated with early Dogra rulers and served as capitals in the Jammu region. Airava is another ancient name tied to the region's historical significance. Madar Desh does not have historical significance as a capital in this region, making it the correct answer for the question.
593:
A
Solution: Battle of Peshawar was fought between Mahmud Ghazni and Avtar Dev. Avtar Dev defeated Mahmud of Ghazni with the combined strength of all Jammu hill chiefs.
594:
C
Solution: Vajar Dhar’s successor Suraj Dev established the Dev dynasty in 840 AD. He was a powerful ruler and an able administrator. He ruled till 912 AD, after which his successor Bhuj Dev ascended the throne. He was succeeded by Avtar Dev in 982 AD. He defeated Mahmud of Ghazni with the combined strength of all Jammu hill chiefs.
595:
C
596:
B
Solution: The city of Jammu is named after Jambu Lochan, the brother of Bahu, a powerful local chieftain who ruled during the ninth century. It is said that on becoming king, Jambu Lochan went on a hunt and, crossing the Tawi, found a deer and a tiger drinking water from the same tank. His ministers explained that this meant that the soil of the place was so virtuous that no living creature bore enmity against another. Raja Jambu Lochan, decided to build his capital, Jambupura, on this soil, on the right bank of the Tawi overlooking his brother king Bahu's fort. Jambupura later came to be known as Jammu.
597:
A
Solution: Srinagar served as the summer capital, Jammu was the winter capital. Dogra monarch Maharaja Gulab Singh is believed to have started the tradition of shifting the capital in 1872.
598:
A
Solution: Khiram Conservation Reserve is located in Anantnag.
599:
D
Solution: The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, launched the Project Snow Leopard in 2009 in Trans-Himalayan regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh.
600:
D
Solution: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir launched Project Hangul for the protection of the Hangul or Kashmir Stag habitat in 1970s with the help of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
601:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Saffron - Pampore Barley - Ladakh Rice - Valley of Kashmir Maize - Karewa Lands
602:
C
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir has only 30% of the reporting area under cultivation yet agriculture supports around 70% of the population. The cold desert region of Ladakh gives little scope of cultivation. However, the climatic diversity from sub-tropical to temperate to cold provides a variety of crops, fruits, vegetables and flowers to these regions.
603:
C
Solution: Amla cultivation is encouraged in Akhnoor (Jammu district), Samba and Kathua districts.
604:
A
Solution: Pampore town, 15 km from Srinagar is world famous for producing high grade saffron.
605:
D
Solution: Budgam district is the largest producer of vegetables like spinach, cabbage, potato, tomato, onion and peas. It is also called Mini Punjab.
606:
D
Solution: Wheat is a kharif crop in Ladakh region and a rabi crop in Jammu and Kashmir region. Wheat requires cool and somewhat moist climate during sowing and warm and dry weather at harvest time.
607:
C
Solution: In Ladakh, apples are grown in lower mountain regions of Nubra, Sham and Kargil. Apricot known as Raktsey Karpo in Ladakh, also grows in Sham, Nubra and Leh. Dried apricot is a dry fruit that is very popular in Ladakh.
608:
D
Solution: Sheshnag lake is situated on the North-Eastern side of Dachnipora town of Anantnag district of Kashmir region. It is situated at an altitude of 3600 m above mean sea level. This lake is about 2 km long and 1 km wide.
609:
C
Solution: Nubra Glacier is located in the Ladakh region, on the Southern slopes of the Karakoram range. Nubra river gets water from this glacier which ultimately flows into the Shyok river.
610:
B
Solution: Siachen Glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range, North-East of the point NJ9842 where the LoC between India and Pakistan ends. It is the second largest glacier in the world outside the Polar region, having a length of 76 km. This glacier provides water to Muztagh or Shaksgam river that flows parallel to Karakoram range before entering into Tibet.
611:
B
Solution: Surinsar lake is situated about 40 km to the North-East of Jammu at an altitude of 605 m. It is a freshwater lake. It is about 888 m in length and 444 m in width. It is a famous picturesque tourist spot in Jammu region.
612:
B
Solution: Shyok river originates from Rimo glacier which is a part of Siachen glacier. It is also known as River of Death because its route is difficult.
613:
B
Solution: Saltoro Glacier is located on the India and Pakistan border, situated near a cirque in the Saltoro massif. This glacier provides water to one of the two streams of the Saltoro river.
614:
B
Solution: Baltoro Glacier is located in the Baltistan area, North of Jammu and Kashmir, on the Southern slopes of the Central Karakoram range. It is the second largest glacier of the Himalayan region, having a length of 63 km. Shigar river originate from this glacier, which is a tributary of Indus river.
615:
C
Solution: Hokersar lake is situated 13 km from Srinagar. It is about 5 km in length and 1.5 km in width. It is a home to migratory birds that comes in winter season. e.g. waterfowls, shorebirds and trans-Himalayan species.
616:
A
Solution: Kishanganga river originates from Drass (Kargil) in Ladakh. It is also known as Neelum river in the Gilgit-Baltistan region occupied by Pakistan.
617:
D
Solution: Mansar lake is situated 55 km East of Jammu at an altitude of 666 m in the Shiwalik range.
618:
B
Solution: The Kalakot Tertiary coal fields is located in Jammu and Kashmir, South of Pir Panjal.
619:
D
620:
A
Solution: Brown Earth soil is mainly found in the parts of Kathua, Udhampur, Doda, Poonch, Rajouri, Baramulla and Anantnag districts of Jammu and Kashmir. It is ideally suited for safflower crop, but crops like maize, wheat and fruits like cherry, pear, apple are also grown in this soil.
621:
C
Solution: Near the banks of the Jhelum River and in the vicinity of the Wular, Manasbal and Anchar lakes is found the rich peaty soil, locally known as Nambal.
622:
A
Solution: Alluvial Soil is very fertile and very useful from agricultural point of view. Rice, wheat, maize, jowar and bajra are grown in this soil.
623:
B
Solution: Mountain Meadow soil is mainly found in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Gurez, Baramulla, Lolab and Sonamarg. The texture of this soil varies from sandy loam to clay loam alongwith fine to coarse granular structure. This soil is alkaline in nature and have high organic carbon content. It has high water holding capacity (50%- 60%) as compared to other soils of the Union Territory.
624:
A
Solution: Alluvial soil is found on the river terraces of Indus and its tributaries. Leh, Shey, Basgo, Tingmosgang and Chushul have this type of soil. The colour of this soil varies from light to dark brown. With the help of irrigation in the Upper Indus region, the cultivation of vegetables, barley, millets, pulses, fodder, apricot and orchids takes place.
625:
C
Solution: The Sapphire occurs in Paddar area in district Doda, Jammu & Kashmir state. The Sapphire of paddar is deep bluish in colour resembling peacock neck and is world renowned Gem-stone for its clarity and transparency.
626:
A
Solution: Geologists from the Kumaun University found "exceptionally high concentration" of uranium and thorium in Udmaru, a small village situated on a volcanic rock formation in the Nubra-Shyok valley in northern Ladakh.
627:
B
Solution: Jasrota style of painting has a similarity with Kangra style of painting.
628:
B
Solution: Under Jalakdozi stitch work, different design patterns are used like floral patterns, animal patterns and human patterns. In this embroidery work, vibrant colours are used.
629:
B
Solution: Wicker work is a type of wood work very famous in India. Wicker is abundantly found in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Before making any item, it is cleaned and cut into strips of about 5 mm width.
630:
A
Solution: Painting styles of Jammu and Kashmir come under the Pahari painting style which originated in the 17 th to 19 th centuries from Jammu to Garhwal in the Himalayan states of India.
631:
D
Solution: Chain stitch work is done by ari or hook (Aurah) on any type of fabric instead of needle. It is also known as Jalakdozi.
632:
D
Solution: Kandkari Copperware is an old and exclusive craft of Kashmir. The craftsmen engrave copper untensils with geometrical and calligraphic motifs. The most famous utensil is Kashmiri Samovar, a kettle used to prepare 'Khawa' and 'Nun Chai'.
633:
A
Solution: Knotted Carpets are mainly made by hand. These are locally known as Kal Baffi or Kashmir Rug. These rugs/carpets are superior in the world of hand-knotted rugs.
634:
B
Solution: The Kashmir ruler Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin introduced the carpet industry in Kashmir valley. There are mainly two types of carpets, Khabdan-Pile carpets and Knotted carpets. Khabdan-Pile carpets are woven in Ladakh and Knotted carpets are woven in Kashmir region.
635:
D
Solution: Kashmiri shawls are the most famous craft of Jammu and Kashmir. There are different types of Kashmiri shawls e.g. Pashmina shawl, Ring shawl, Jamavar shawl, etc.
636:
B
Solution: Wool of Kel goat is the main source of Pashmina shawl. This shawl is woven by looms and some shawls are embroidered by hands after looming is done.
637:
A
Solution: In Mughal period also Kashmiri literature flourished. For example, during the period of Jahangir, Sahib Kaul wrote 'Krishnavatara', 'Janam charita', Prakasarama wrote 'Ramavatara charita' and 'Lava kusa charita'.
638:
B
Solution: Kishtwari is the most popular dialect of Kashmiri language which is mainly spoken in Kishtwar valley in the state.
639:
A
Solution: Zinda Kaul was the first Kashmiri poet who received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1956 for his book of poetry 'Sumran'.
640:
C
Solution: Nighat Sahiba was awarded Akbar Jaipuri Memorial Award in 2014 for her contribution in Urdu poetry and also got Sahitya Akademi Award Yuva Puraskar in 2017 for her contribution in Kashmiri poetry collection namely 'Zard Paneki Dair'.
641:
A
Solution: Yusuf Zulaikha (poem) which was the first and most popular masnavi in Kashmiri was the literaray work of Mahmud Gami his other important works are 'Shirin-Khusro' and 'Laila-Majnu'.
642:
A
Solution: Rasool Mir was born at Doru Shahabad in Anantnag district. He was one of the renowned Kashmiri poet. He was also known as 'John Keats' of Kashmir.
643:
A
Solution: Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor was born in 1887 in Pulwama district. He was a renowned poet of Kashmir valley. He was also known as 'Shayar-e-Kashmir'(the poet of Kashmir).
644:
A
Solution: Arinimal was the female kashmiri poet who was loved by people of kashmir like Habba Khatoon.
645:
A
Solution: Ajiri and Poonch are important dialects of Gojri.
646:
C
Solution: According to 2011 census, Sikh community comprises 2.03% of total population in Jammu and Kashmir region. Punjabi is spoken widely in this region with different dialects used by Paharis, Gujjars and Sikhs.
647:
C
Solution: The department of sheep husbandry was reorganised in 1982. The major aims of the department are as follows : (i) To improve the quality of wool production. (ii) To improve the socio-economic status of sheep rearing communities. (iii) Improve genetic potential of indigenous sheep. (iv) Cross breeding of local sheep with fine breeds like Merino in Kashmir and Rambouillet in Jammu.
648:
B
Solution: Rabbit breeding farms are at Wusan, Pattan (Kashmir) and Handwara (Kupwara).
649:
B
Solution: Camel is reared in the Ladakh region. Dromedary camels are used by para-military forces in patrolling the border areas near Tibet and China.
650:
C
Solution: Goat rearing is done on the pastoral meadows of Kashmir valley. Changra or Pasham goats are mainly reared for Pashmina wool which is very soft and fine wool.
651:
C
Solution: The government run goat breeding farm is located in Arindarpora (Bandipora). One more goat breeding farm is in Goddbal (Ganderbal).
652:
A
Solution: Angora rabbit is known for producing fine quality fibres that are mixed with Pashmina fibres to get fine woollen fibres.
653:
D
Solution: Integrated Sample Survey (ISS) is funded by the Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Government of India with 100% share. This scheme has been taken up by Sheep Husbandry Department, Jammu in Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Reasi districts of Jammu division from 2008.
654:
D
Solution: In 1980, the Frozen Semen Project at Ranbirgarh was started under Indo-Danish Programme. The Danish Government provided the required equipments for production and processing of Frozen Semen. The Frozen Semen Project is catering to the centres in Kashmir valley, Kargil and Ladakh districts.
655:
B
Solution: Yaks are mainly found in Ladakh region. They provide a number of products like meat, milk, hide, etc. The hide is used for making leather, ropes, grain bags, tents (Rebo), shoes, sweaters, etc. Its tail hairs are used for making ceremonial fly whisks known as Chauri.
656:
B
Solution: Angora goat is reared in Ladakh and is known for production of fine quality woolen fibre called Mohair.
657:
A
Solution: Pangong lake is situated around 160 km away from Leh district at the border between Ladakh and Tibet. It is located at an altitude of 4350 m above mean sea level on Changtang plateau in Eastern part of Ladakh. Its water is saline and also known as Hollow Lake.
658:
B
Solution: Kausar Nag lake is situated between the peaks of Pir Panjal range in extreme South-West of
Kashmir valley, in the Kulgam district. It is located at an altitude of 400 m above mean sea level. The lake is about 5 km long and 3 km wide. It is also known as Vishu Pad.
659:
A
Solution: Gangabal lake is situated on the North-East slopes of Harmukh mountains at an altitude of approx 3600 m above mean sea level.
660:
A
Solution: Anchar lake is situated in Srinagar. It is about 8 km long and 3 km wide. This lake lies at an altitude of 1585 m. About half of its area is deteriorated and has become a marshland. This lake is connected to Dal lake via a channel. Excessive water of Dal lake is diverted here. Ganderbal town is situated on its North-West bank.
661:
C
Solution: Nubra river originates from the Siachen glacier. It is a tributary of Shyok river. It flows between Karakoram range and Saltoro mountains in south-easterly direction and then merges with Shyok river near Diskit village of Leh districts.
662:
D
Solution: The ancient name of the Chenab river is Asikni. This river originates from Baralacha La pass (4890 m) in Lahaul and Spiti region of the Himachal Pradesh. It assumes the name Chenab when it enters into Jammu and Kashmir near Paddar at Kishtwar and cross Doda, Ramban and Reasi districts.
663:
A
Solution: Tawi River originates from Kailash Kund glacier, located in Bhadarwah of Doda district (Jammu). Its total length is about 141 km.
664:
B
Solution: Chenani Hydro Power Project is constructed on Tawi river.
665:
B
Solution: River Jhelum flows into the Wular lake from South-East and leaves it from West. The lake also has a small island in its centre called the ‘Zaina Lank’. This island was constructed in 1444 on the orders of Kashmiri Sultan Zail-ul-Abidin.
666:
C
Solution: The ancient name of Jhelum river is Vitasta. It is the main waterway in the Kashmir valley. It is also called Vyeth in Kashmiri. This river originates from Verinag spring which lies 80 km South-East of Srinagar district.
667:
D
Solution: Chief Minister’s Vigilance Medal is given annually in recognition of exemplary work done for the eradication of corruption and/or in bringing about transparency and accountability in the functioning of the Government.
668:
C
Solution: Chief Minister's Gold and Silver Medals The awards were given to those officers/officials/ contractors working in Jammu and Kashmir, who are or have been directly associated with the execution of infrastructure related schemes/projects, whose performances were outstanding and of very high order. The awards are announced by the Chief Minister on Republic Day (26 th January), every year.
669:
A
Solution: In category-I, a Gold Medal weighing 20 g (18 Carat), Rs. 50,000 in cash, a citation and a scholarship of Rs. 1,000 per month upto the class the awardee pursues education are given. This award is given to show extraordinary act of courage under circumstances of very grave danger to life.
670:
D
Solution: Administration of Jammu and Kashmir provides various types of Awards and Honours. General Administrative Department (GAD) of Jammu and Kashmir is the Nodal Agency for various Awards and Honours in different fields.
671:
B
Solution: Play-Script Competition Award is given by the Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages to play-script writers who write stage play in the regional languages of the state. The award for the year 2018 was given to Dildar Ashraf Shah for play-script 'Tsange Gayah Tseteh' (Kashmiri), Gian Singh for play script 'Sah Basah' (Dogri), S. S. Anand Lehar for play script 'Sarhad Se Wapsi' (Urdu) and Rajneesh Gupta for play-script 'Jashn-e-Zindagi' (Hindi).
672:
B
673:
D
Solution: Jeevan Raksha Padak Award has three categories, namely, Sarvottam Jeevan Raksha Padak, Uttam Jeevan Raksha Padak and Jeevan Raksha Padak.
674:
A
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir Administration is conferring Deen Dayal Upadhyay Sashaktikaran Puraskar for the outstanding contribution to the socio-economic development of the Gram Panchayats. This award is given for the improvement in public services like sanitation, natural resource management, maintaining record, construction of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojna (Gramin) houses, data management, implementation of agriculture-related schemes, electricity coverage, etc.
675:
D
Solution: Padma Shri Awardee, 2020, Chewang Motup Goba of Ladakh received the award for excellence in Trade and Industry.
676:
A
Solution: Padma Vibhushan Award is the second highest Civilian Award instituted on 2 nd January, 1954. Two people from Jammu and Kashmir have received the honour so far. They are Ghulam Mohd. Sadiq and T. M. Rana.
677:
B
Solution: When Kharak Singh was governing, small rebellion groups headed by Mian Deedo emerged in Jammu against the Sikh rule. It was Gulab Singh who was able to crush the revolts led by Mian Deedo.
678:
B
679:
C
Solution: Rajatarangini is a historical chronicle written by Kalhana, presenting the history of Jammu and Kashmir. Assertion (A): Rajatarangini indeed provides a written account of the history of Jammu. Reason (R): Historians rely on Rajatarangini because it contains year-wise accounts and relevant details, making it a valuable source of historical information. Thus, both A and R are true , and R correctly explains A .
680:
D
Solution: Both the statements i.e., Gulab Singh demarcated the boundaries of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir and Gulab Singh signed the Treaty of Amritsar and acquired the rights of hilly regions between Indus and Ravi is correct but the reason does not match with the assertion.
681:
A
Solution: The last ruler of the Dev dynasty was Jit Singh. Raja Braj Raj Dev was killed during the Sikh invasion of Jammu in 1787. His infant son, Raja Sampuran Singh, succeeded him but only ruled as an autonomous tributary under the Sikh Confederacy Misls until 1797. After Raja Sampuran Singh, Raja Jit Singh became the ruler. During Jit Singh's rule, the Dev dynasty finally came to an end, and Jammu came under the control of the Sikh Empire. Thus, the correct answer is that the Dev dynasty ended with Raja Jit Singh. Rulers of Jammu Reign Raja Dhruv Dev 1703 – 1728 Raja Ranjit Dev 1728 – 1780 Raja Braj Dev 1780 – 1787 Raja Sampuran Singh 1787 – 1797 Raja Jit Singh 1797 – 1808 Direct Sikh Rule 1808 – 1820 Raja Kishore Singh 1820 – 1822 Raja Gulab Singh 1822 – 1846
682:
D
Solution: Mal Dev worked for the welfare of his people and established Jammu as the Dogra capital. His tenure was prosperous and regarded as a golden period.
683:
C
Solution: The Dev dynasty was the longest ruling dynasty. It ruled from 840 AD to 1798 AD. Suraj Dev was the first ruler and Jit Singh was the last ruler.
684:
A
Solution: The Dhar rulers established a powerful empire and ruled for 410 years till 840 AD, Muslim saint Peer Roshan Shah Wali from Arab visited Jammu during the rule of this dynasty. His shrine is located in Gumat in Jammu.
685:
C
Solution: In ancient times, Pir Panjal was better known as Dharanagri . It was referred to by this name in historical and ancient texts. So, the correct answer is Option C: Dharanagri .
686:
A
Solution: The Rai dynasty was launched by Adi Rai in the year 3044 of the Kaliyuga era, i.e., 50 BC. He is said to have been contemporary of Vikramaditya of Dharanagari, Ujjain, to whom he professed allegiance. His son Dev Rai succeeded him after 48 years.
687:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Gul Mustafa Dev - Alpine Skier Mithun Manhas - Indian Cricketer Parvez Rasool Zargar - Captain of Jammu and Kashmir Team Bilquis Mir - Kayaking Coach
688:
B
Solution: It is believed that football was first introduced by Tyndale Biscoe between 1891 - 92, who was the founder of the Mission School in Srinagar.
689:
C
690:
D
Solution: Royal Springs Golf Course is situated at the foothills of Zabarwan mountains overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar. It was commissioned in 2001.
691:
A, E
Solution: Arun Malhotra was Former International Footballer of Jammu and Kashmir, he was born on 26 th January, 1983 in Jammu.
692:
D
693:
A
Solution: Two Archers of Jammu and Kashmir namely, Muhammad Sufiyaan Bhat and Mudasir Ahmad Bhat won Silver and Bronze medals, respectively, in the Indoor National Field Archery Championship, 2018 in Mumbai.
694:
B
Solution: Important football players who belong to Jammu and Kashmir are Mehrajuddin Wadoo, Abdul Majeed Kakroo, Ishfaq Ahmed, Basit Ahmad, Mohammad Renbar, etc.
695:
C
Solution: Ian Dev Singh is a cricketer from Jammu region. He was the Captain of Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy in 2013 - 14. He took part in Duleep Trophy.
696:
A
Solution: Shubham Khajuria was born on 13 th September, 1995 in Jammu. He is an Indian cricketer who played for Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Team. He is a right-handed batsman. He played for India in Under 19 Cricket Team in 2013.
697:
C
Solution: Mobile satellite phones are strictly forbidden as Ladakh is highly militarised region.
698:
D
Solution: Border Road Organisation (BRO) has built the world's highest motorable road in Ladakh named Umling La. It is about 86 km long and passes through Umling La Top. It connects Chismule and Demchok villages located about 230 km away from Leh district. It is about 19,300 feet above the mean sea level and constructed under Project Himank.
699:
C
Solution: Nowgam Railway Station is located 8 km from Srinagar and is situated at a height of 1591 m. It lies in Jammu-Baramulla line and is expected to connect the Kashmir valley once completed. This station will also be connected to the Kargil-Leh line.
700:
A
Solution: Jhelum Valley Road connects Srinagar, Pattan, Baramulla, Mohra and URI. It is very important from military point of view. It is 50 km long and part of National Highway.
701:
C
Solution: Srinagar - Pahalgam Road connects Srinagar, Awantipur, Khanabal, Mattan, Aish Mugam and Pahalgam. From Pahalgam, a bridle path leads to Amarnath cave. Chandanwari, Sheshnag and Panchtarni stations lie on this route.
702:
D
Solution: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) provide connectivity by way of all weather roads to the unconnected habitations in rural areas.
703:
B
Solution: As the regions are sparsely populated and has many inaccessible areas, thus there is a great need to establish more airports for better connectivity. Some areas have been covered by helipads like Sanjhi Chhat helipad which provides helicopter service between Katra and Sanjhi Chhat.
704:
A
Solution: Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel is situated at an elevation of 1790 metres, it is a double tube tunnel with two lanes each. It is operational but a part of it is still under construction. It is India’s longest tunnel (11.2 km) and is also called Pir Panjal Tunnel.
705:
A
Solution: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, previously Model Floriculture Center, is a tulip garden in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 30 hectares (74 acres).
706:
B
Solution: The legendary Sudh Mahadev Temple is situated at a distance of about 120 kms from Jammu towards the Southeast of the capital of erstwhile state of Chenani that was presumably founded in 770 AD by Raja Gambhir Chand the 37 th descendent of Raja Shishpal Chand of Chanderi. The temple is near nucleus of Mantalai where Raja Himachal held the marriage ceremony of his daughter Parvati to Lord Shiva.
707:
A
Solution: The total population growth as per the Census 2011 is 23.64%. The population of Jammu and Kashmir forms 1.04% of the population of India.
708:
B
Solution: Hinduism is the second most popular religion in this region with approximately 28.44% of population following it.
709:
B
Solution: In Ladakh, Buddhists constitute 39.65% of the total population.
710:
A
Solution: In Ladakh, Muslims constitute 46.40% of the total population.
711:
C
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir is a Muslim majority Union Territory in India with approximately 68.31% of the population following Islam as their religion.
712:
A
Solution: In Leh district, Buddhists constitute 66.40% of the total population.
713:
C
Solution: In Kargil district, Muslims constitute 76.87% of the total population.
714:
C
Solution: As per Census 2011, the total population density of Leh is 3.
715:
B
Solution: Scheduled Caste population in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is 7.38 percent of the total population.
716:
C
Solution: As per Census 2011, the total population density of Kargil is 10.
717:
B
Solution: Vaishno Devi Cave is situated on the peak of Trikuta mountain in the middle himalayas region.
718:
A
Solution: Mattan Wudar, Zainpur Wudar, Nagum Wudar, Khushipura Wudar, Mukhamah Wudar are some of the important Wudars. Pampore Wudar is known for saffron cultivation.
719:
A
Solution: The Pir Panjal range have natural passes through which Kashmir valley is connected. This range separates Kashmir valley from outer Himalayas. Gulmarg lies in this range.
720:
A
Solution: Leh valley lies in the Upper Indus region at a height of 3,500 metres. It serves as the Winter Capital of Ladakh. The valley is connected through motorable roads from Leh-Srinagar Highway and Leh-Manali Highway. The valley is drained by the Indus river. Most of the population in Ladakh lives in this valley.
721:
B
Solution: Ladakh Range lies East of Zanskar range in Central Ladakh. The Indus and Shyok rivers confluences on the Ladakh range. It has an average elevation of 6000 m. The range forms the North-Eastern bank of Indus river. City of Leh is situated in this range at an elevation of 3,500 m.
722:
A
Solution: The Ladakh region is situated on the rain shadow side of the Himalayan mountains which block the monsoon clouds. It is situated in high altitudinal areas of Greater Himalayas. The climate of Ladakh is cold and dry, therefore, it is also called Cold Desert.
723:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Wettest month in Ladakh - July Light drizzles of rain - March Dust storms and loo - May Crop harvesting in Kashmir - Autumn
724:
A
Solution: The area of Jammu is situated in the sub-tropical region. It comprises of Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba districts. Its climate is highly influenced by the Pir Panjal and Shivalik ranges.
725:
C
Solution: The temperature falls gradually in autumn season in Kashmir and the sky is clear. There are minimum weather disturbances. It is the season of saffron flowering and the valley with its purple bloom of saffron flowers looks beautiful.
726:
A
Solution: Jammu's climate is highly influenced by the Pir Panjal and Shivalik ranges. The southern part (plains) have a monsoon type of climate i.e., hot summers and cool winters. The mountainous areas of Jammu are influenced by the climate of Kashmir valley.
727:
B
Solution: The term of office of a member of Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) is 5 years or until he/she attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
728:
D
729:
A
Solution: The correct match is : First Chief Minister of the State of J & K - Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq First Governor of the State of J & K - Dr. Karan Singh Last Chief Minister of the State of J & K - Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed
730:
B
Solution: The correct match is : J & K Public Service Commission - 1957 Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Leh - 1995 The AHDC Act - 1955
731:
D
Solution: The Lieutenant Governor, from time to time shall prorogue the House and dissolve the Legislative Assembly. The Chief Minister shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
732:
B
Solution: After the introduction of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 Legislative council was abolished. Legislative assembly is the only body.
733:
B
Solution: A Bill or Amendment shall not be introduced into, or moved in, the Legislative Assembly except on the recommendation of the Lieutenant Governor. When a Bill has been passed by the Legislative Assembly, it shall be presented to the Lieutenant Governor and the Lieutenant Governor shall declare either that he assents to the Bill or that he withholds assent there from or that he reserves the Bill for the consideration of the President.
734:
A
Solution: The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is the ex-officio Chancellor of Universities of the state like University of Kashmir, Srinagar, University of Jammu, Jammu, Sher-i-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar.
735:
D
Solution: The Deputy Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. The first Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad.
736:
C
Solution: Discretionary powers give the Governor right to report about any mismanagement happens in the State to the Central Government. When the State Government is unable to function well, this situation ultimately leads to the Governor's rule in Jammu and Kashmir after the approval by the President of India.
737:
C
Solution: A person can be appointed as a District Judge if he has been an Advocate or Pleader for atleast 7 years and is recommended by the State High Court.
738:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Lal Kanwar Sain - First Chief Justice of the State Jammu and Kashmir Aga Syed Hussain - Puisne Judge Sindhu Sharma - First Woman Judge
739:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Tenure of the Office of Judge - Section 95 Qualification of a Judge - Section 76 Oath or Affirmation by Judge - Section 97
740:
A
Solution: The Section 97 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the Oath and Affirmation by Judges of the High Court. The Oath Taking Ceremony of a Judge shall be done in the presence of the Governor of the State or in his absence, in the presence of a person who is appointed by the Governor on his behalf.
741:
A
Solution: All Central Laws for the State of Jammu and Kashmir of the Fifth Schedule shall apply in the same manner to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh.
742:
D
Solution: The expenditure in respect of salaries and allowances of the Judges of the Common High Court shall be allocated amongst the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh on the basis of population ratio.
743:
B
Solution: The Administrative Wing of the High Court and its Chief Justice shift from Srinagar to Jammu at a fixed time period throughout the year. For example, from May to October end, it is shifted to Srinagar and from November to April end, it is shifted to Jammu.
744:
A
Solution: The first Chief Justice of the State High Court was Lala Kanwar Sain (from April, 1928 to February, 1931).
745:
A
Solution: A Right of Lawyer to appear and conduct proceedings in court on behalf of their client is known as Right of Audience.
746:
A
Solution: Utpala dynasty was founded by Avantivarman in 855 AD.
747:
A
Solution: Queen Didda was a prominent ruler of the Lohara Dynasty, which had a significant influence on the history of Kashmir. The Lohara Dynasty was known for its rule in Kashmir from the late 10th to the early 11th century. Queen Didda's reign was marked by her strong and assertive rule during a tumultuous period in Kashmir's history. So, the correct answer is Option A: Lohara Dynasty.
748:
D
Solution: After Yusuf Shah Chak's death, his son Yaqub Shah Chak became the ruler of Kashmir. He tried to resist the Mughal army but was defeated by the army, under Qasim Khan at Haripura. After this, the Mughal rule was established in Kashmir in 1586 AD.
749:
A
Solution: Rinchin who was a Ladakhi prince was an able ruler and to secure his position in Kashmir, he wanted to embrace Hinduism. But spiritual Heads of Hindus refused him to admit him to Hindu religion. After that, Rinchin came in contact with a Sufi Saint Bulbul Shah and impressed by his teachings embraced Islam. He became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir and changed his name as Sultan Sadruddin.
750:
A
Solution: This treaty was signed on 16 th March 1846, between the East India Company and Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu and is also known as Sale of Kashmir.
751:
B
Solution: Lohara dynasty was centred at Lohran and was founded by Sangramraja after the death of Didda (1003 - 28 AD).
752:
A
Solution: Mihirakula was a Hun invader who wanted to conquer all of North India but was defeated by Yasodharman (ruler of Malwa) in Malwa. After his defeat, he moved to Kashmir and conquered Gandhar where he destroyed many shrines and committed atrocities.
753:
A
Solution: During the reign of Durlabhvardhana, Chinese pilgrim, Hiuen Tsang visited Kashmir and stayed there for nearly 2 years (1629 - 1631 AD) and studied Sanskrit and Hindu scriptures.
754:
B
Solution: Gulab Singh got the legal rights of Ladakh to be included in Dogra empire after the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846.
755:
A
Solution: Tsepal Namgyal built the beautiful Stok Palace which remains the present residence of the royal family of Ladakh.
756:
D
Solution: The rural housing scheme Indira Awaas Yojana (lAY), started by former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, has been restructured and renamed as Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) on 21 st September, 2016. Under the new scheme, the government was aiming to construct one crore houses by 2019 .
757:
B
Solution: The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, legislating Article 21A of the Constitution of India, became operational in the country on 1 st April, 2010.
758:
A
Solution: Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (Urban) (PMAY - U) launched on 25 th June, 2015 which intends to provide 'Housing For All' in urban areas by the year 2022.
759:
B
Solution: Rs. 500 crore Mission Organic Development Initiative (MODI) and Greenhouse Project have started in Ladakh. MODI which promotes organic agriculture, will be implemented in three phases. Under Phase I, around 66 villages in the region of Leh and Kargil will be converted into organic villages by the end of March 2021. Under Phase II, around 85 villages of Ladakh will get the certification by 2023. The remaining 90 villages of Leh and Kargil districts will be declared as organic villages by 2025 in phase III.
760:
D, G
761:
C
Solution: The Janasnree Bima Yojana (JBY) was merged in 2013 with the AABY to provide better administration of life insurance cover to the economically backward sections of the society. The scheme extends life and disability cover to persons between the age of 18 to 59 years living below and marginally above the poverty line under 47 identified vocational and occupational groups, including 'rural landless households'
762:
A
Solution: PMJJBY is one of the several ambitious social security programmes initiated by Narendra Modi. It was launched in May 2015. It is basically a term life insurance policy that can be renewed either on a yearly basis or for a longer period of time. It will provide life insurance coverage on the death of the policy holder. The Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana will be made available to anyone between the age group of 18 to 50 years. The policy holders will need to pay rupees 330 per year. The risk coverage being provided in the Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana is rupees 2 lakh.
763:
D
Solution: In UT Jammu and Kashmir, Health Insurance Scheme gives 5 lakhs coverage for all families.
764:
A
765:
C
Solution: The government has approved a special package of 520 crores to extend the NRLM to the two Union Territories.
766:
D
Solution: Among the following Tourism is a major industry of Ladakh. Leh is the Tourism Hub of Ladakh. 2.79 Lakh tourists visited Leh, thus giving employment to large number of people and generating 600 crore of income. Tourism industry contributes around 50 percent to the GDP of Ladakh.
767:
D
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir Industries for pharmaceuticals is located at Baramulla in Kashmir. It produces pharmaceuticals and matches.
768:
C
Solution: The first radio station named Radio Kashmir in Jammu, was setup on 1 st December, 1947 under All India Radio. Maharaja Hari Singh and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel (the then Union Home Minister of India) inaugurated the radio station.
769:
A
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir Road Transport Corporation came into existence on 1 st September, 1976, under Road Transport Corporation Act of 1950. Before August 2019, it was State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) but after the formation of the union territory, its name is changed to JKRTC. The corporation works for the development of transportation in the state.
770:
C
Solution: A separate radio station of Kargil was commissioned on 14 th August, 1997.
771:
C
Solution: Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Line is the biggest project undertaken till now in the construction of a mountain railway. It is managed by USBRL (Udhampur-Srinagar Baramulla Rail Link) project. It was declared as the line of national importance in 2002.
772:
D
Solution: In 2014, the Udhampur Katra rail link was opened for people. The length from Udhampur to Baramulla is 292 km and is divided into 3 sections.
773:
A
Solution: Radio station at Leh was commissioned on 25 th June, 1971 and covers the areas of Leh and Kargil.
774:
A
Solution: DD (Doordarshan) Kashmir is a regional channel which was setup in 2003 in Jammu and Kashmir. It is owned by Broadcasting Ministry of India. Its headquarters is in Jammu. It is an Urdu language satellite channel. Doordarshan studios lie in Srinagar, Jammu, Leh and Rajouri.
775:
D
Solution: Shri Shakti Express train was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 4 th July, 2014 that runs between Katra railway station and New Delhi. It is a Super Fast Express train.
776:
B
Solution: Matho Nagrang is a religious festival which is celebrated in Leh region of Ladakh. It is held on the 15 th day of the first month of the Tibetan calendar which falls between January - February.
777:
B
Solution: Dosmoche is a religious festival of Ladakh which is celebrated in Leh and in the Likir (Indus river) and Diskit (Nubra valley) monasteries.
778:
A
Solution: Tulip festival is celebrated every year in the month of March or April. The festival celebrates the blooming season of the magnificent Tulips. Srinagar play as a host for this festival every year.
779:
B
Solution: Puramandal Mela is a religious fair which is held at Puramandal village located in Samba district, 39 km from Jammu region. It is held on the occasion of Maha Shivratri in the month of February or March. It is a three day fair which is celebrated for the marriage of Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati.
780:
D
Solution: Chemrey Angchok is one of the most popular religious festivals of Ladakh which is celebrated by Chemrey Monastery located in Leh district. It is held on 28 th or 29 th day of the 9 th month of the Tibetan calendar which falls in November month.
781:
A
Solution: Korzok Gustor is an ancient festival of the Buddhists. It is celebrated in the Korzok monastery at Korzok village which is located near the Tsomoriri lake in Ladakh.
782:
B
Solution: Kheer Bhawani festival is a major religious Hindu festival which is celebrated at the Kheer Bhawani Temple, located in the village of Tullamula, at a distance of 27 km from Srinagar.
783:
D
Solution: Tihar is held in the month of Chaitre (March - April). On this festival, people worship Nagas (Serpent Gods) and offer rice and flowers to them.
784:
B
Solution: Kheer Bhawani festival is celebrated on Jyeshtha Ashtami, the birthday of the Hindu Goddess Ragnya Devi in May. This temple is dedicated to Goddess Ragnya Devi.
785:
A
Solution: Bahu fort has a Temple of Mahakali which is locally known as 'Bave Wali Mata' temple. The temple organises Bahu Mela twice during Navaratris. It is a heritage site of Jammu and Kashmir.
786:
D
Solution: Hari Parbat is a hill overlooking Srinagar, the largest city and summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the site of a Durrani fort also called Hari Parbat fort, built in 1808. It has the famous Sharika Devi temple on the western Slope and Muslim shrines of Khwaja Makhdoom Sahib and Akhund Mullah Shah on the southern slope. On the southern side of the outer wall there is a Gurudwara, which commemorates the visit of Guru Hargobind.
787:
B
Solution: All Saints Church, also known as All Hallows Church, is a historical Protestant church in Srinagar that is part of the Church of North India, a province of the worldwide Anglican Communion. All Saints Church falls within the Diocese of Amritsar and along with Holy Family Catholic Church, is one of the two Christian churches in the city. The church is dedicated to All Saints.
788:
C
Solution: Kokernag, located in the Anantnag district of the state Jammu and Kashmir is a beautiful and alluring destination and a big hit among tourists seeking serenity and natural beauty. The place is blessed with amazing natural beauty and is home to several varieties of plants and flowers. Being situated at an elevation of 2020 meters above sea level, it is a popular weekend getaway from Srinagar. The most important and well known tourist attraction of the city Kokernag is the Papashudan Nag, the magical and healing spring which lures thousands of tourists to the valley every year. One of the exciting features of the spring is its water, which is very well known because of its unique digestive properties and medicinal value.
789:
D
Solution: Pahalgam is located at an altitude of 2130 metre at the confluence of a stream from Sheshnag Lake and the River Lidder in Kashmir. Once a shepherd's village, Pahalgam is now a fully developed hill resort and has some good hotels and tourist amenities. The hill station is also the base camp for the pilgrimage to the Amarnath Caves. apart from Amarnath caves other attractions are Aru valley, Betaab valley, Baisaran valley, Sheshnag lake, Verinag, Achabal etc.
790:
A
Solution: Achabal Gardens, "the places of the princess", is a small Mughal garden located at the southeastern end of the Kashmir Valley in the town of Achabal, Anantnag district, India. It is located near the Himalayan Mountains. It was built around 1620 AD by Mughal Empire Emperor Jahangir's wife, Nur Jahan, called the "greatest garden lovers of them all. The garden was rebuilt on smaller scale by Gulab Singh and is now a public garden. A main feature of the garden is a waterfall that enters into a pool of water.
791:
B
Solution: Jama Masjid, 5 km from Srinagar, built first by Sultan Sikandar in 1400 AD and completed by his famous son Zain-ul-Abidin is the largest mosque in the state. It was destroyed thrice by fire and rebuilt. Among the many treasures of the old town of Srinagar is the Jama Masjid, the main mosque of the city, built in 1672. It can accommodate 33,000 worshipers in four cathedral - like prayer rooms. There are 378 large wooden pillars on which the monumental structure of the mosque rests. Built in square, the mosque opens into a central garden with fountains, framed by four monumental brick portals with cardinal points, which are surmounted by towers, small sloping roofs and wooden bell towers of the most beautiful effect.
792:
A
Solution: The Hazratbal Shrine, popularly called Dargah Sharif ("the Holy Shrine"), is a Muslim shrine located in Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It contains a relic, Moi-e-Muqqadas, which is widely believed to be the hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. It is situated on the northern bank of the Dal Lake in Srinagar, and is considered to be Kashmir's holiest Muslim shrine.
793:
A
Solution: Chashme Shahi or Chashma-i-Shahi or Cheshma Shahi, also called Chashma Shahi or Cheshma Shahi, is one of the Mughal gardens built in 1632 AD around a spring by Ali Mardan Khan, a governor of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as per the orders of the Emperor, as a gift for his eldest son Prince Dara Shikoh. The garden is located in the Zabarwan Range, near Raj Bhawan (Governor's house) overlooking Dal Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, India.
794:
A
Solution: Alchi Monastery or Alchi Gompa is a Buddhist monastery, known more as a monastic complex of temples in Alchi village in the Leh District, under the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council of the Ladakh Union Territory. The complex comprises four separate settlements in the Alchi village in the lower Ladakh region with monuments dated to different periods. Of these four hamlets, Alchi monastery is said to be the oldest and most famous. It is administered by the Likir Monastery.
795:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Indira Awaas Yojana - 1996 Pradhan Mantri Awaas - 2015 Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman - 2018 Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojna - 2014
796:
A
Solution: The correct match is : National Rural Livelihood Mission - 2011 National Ayushman Bharat Scheme - 2014 Beti Bachao Beti Padhao - 2015 Central Rural Sanitation - 1986
797:
C
Solution: The central government has approved Rs. 50,000 crore Grid Connected Solar Photo Voltaic Project spread across Leh and Kargil districts.
798:
A
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has introduced an ambitious initiative under ‘Back to Village’ to reach out to the people at the grassroot level.
799:
D
Solution: In Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana-Gramin (PMAY - G), programme implementation and monitoring is to be carried out through an end to end e-Governance model using Awaas Soft and Awaas App.
800:
B
Solution: In Jammu and Kashmir, Institute of Hotel Management, Srinagar was selected as the institution through which entrepreneurship education and training is given to the students.
801:
D
Solution: 220 KV Srinagar-Alusteng-Drass-Kargil-Leh Transmission System completed and dedicated to the public in February 2019. With this, Ladakh got connected to the National Grid and ensured a reliable, quality power supply to the region. Now, power could be supplied even in winters and surplus power can be evacuated from there in summers. This will help in reducing reliance on diesel. It will boost the economy and protect the environment.
802:
C
Solution: Eco-tourism and cultural tourism are being promoted in Ladakh by the government. Cultural tourism by the way of home stay in the monasteries which are present in almost all important parts of the region is being planned. Eco-tourism and ecological activities like bird watching, wildlife safaris, etc., are also being promoted. Siachen glacier is now open for tourism exposing tourists to not only the beautiful terrain of Ladakh but also to show the hardships faced by our army.
803:
A
Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana on 1 st May, 2016 (Labour Day) at Ballia (UP) by providing cooking gas connections to 10 women.
804:
D
Solution: Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) launched in 2016 is a flagship scheme of the Ministry of Skill Development and entrepreneurship (MSDE) implemented by the National Skill Development Corporation. This scheme has targeted to train 1 crore Indian Youths from 2016-20. The objective of this skill certification scheme is to enable a large number of Indian youths to takeup industry-relevant skill training that will help them in securing a better livelihood.
805:
A
Solution: DRDO has established an Iron and Steel Industry known as 'Army Steel Works' at DIHAR (Defence Institute of High Altitude Research) which is in Leh district.
806:
A
807:
B
Solution: Pulwama District is well known for its industries these industries include SIDCO (Small Industries Development Corporations) which are located at Lassipora, a village of Pulwama where hundreds of labors are given jobs.
808:
C
Solution: Block printed bedsheets of Samba district are also very famous.
809:
A
Solution: Papier Mache is a cottage industry that uses lacquer which is made of resin, a forest product. Pen boxes, tables, cabinet, trays, jewellery boxes are made of papier mache. It has a huge international market. This industry is confined to the city of Srinagar and its adjacent areas.
810:
A
Solution: Katholi, a place in Jammu has a Export Promotion Industrial Park.
811:
C
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir has many cement factories. e.g. Wuyan Cement factory located at Srinagar, is the largest cement supplier in the Kashmir valley. It was established in 1962. It get its raw materials from Uri and Baramulla.
812:
D
Solution: Joinery mills are mills that combine different wooden items to provide a complete set. There are large wholesale dealers of wooden furniture's also. Joinery mills are mainly found in Srinagar, especially along the Srinagar-Baramulla Road, Pampore and Jammu regions.
813:
C
Solution: The wood obtained from Blue pine trees of Kashmir helps in supporting timber industry and also produces charcoal.
814:
D
Solution: The major industries of Jammu and Kashmir are classified into agro-based, forest based, handloom and mineral based industries. Tourism and Information Technology are other industries that generate income and employment.
815:
D
Solution: The tribes who have less than 1 percent of population in Ladakh region are Mon, Garra, Beda etc.
816:
B
Solution: Garra is a small tribal group which is found in Leh district. These people belong to Mongoloid group. These people are mainly blacksmiths. They also follow ‘Jajmani System’ (Patron-Client) with other ethnic groups.
817:
A
Solution: Gujjar tribe is found in almost all the districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The people of the tribe reside in Rajouri, Reasi, Jammu, Poonch, Kathua, Udhampur and Doda districts.
818:
C
Solution: Bakarwal tribe constitute nomads, semi-nomads, pastoralists and agro-pastoralists.
819:
B
Solution: Bakarwal's belong to the same ethnicity and Clan or Gotra as the Gujjars and inter-marriages freely take place among them.
820:
B
Solution: Boto is the third largest tribe of the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. The people of this tribe are ethnically and linguistically related to the Tibetan people.
821:
C
Solution: People of Changpa tribe produce Pashmina wool. Chang thangi goat produce Pashmina wool which is famous for ‘Pashmina shawls’.
822:
D
Solution: Gujjar tribe speaks Gojri, Hindi, Kashmiri, Pahari, Dogri and Ladakhi languages.
823:
A
Solution: Changpa tribal group belongs to Mongoloid ethnic group. This tribe is mainly found in the Changthang Plateau of Ladakh. These people are mostly found in Leh and Kargil districts. They speak Chagskhat, a dialect of Tibet. These people are high altitude pastoralists who raise yaks and changthangi goats.
824:
A
Solution: Brokpa, Drokpa, Dard and Shin form a group of tribes in Ladakh which are considered as the Pure Aryan Race.
825:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Aab Gosht - Kashmiri Cuisine Thukpa - Ladakhi Cuisine Khatta Meat - Dogri Cuisine
826:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Kaahwa - Kashmir Gurgur Cha - Ladakh Kheer - Jammu
827:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Khambir - Whole Wheat Brown Bread Chhang - Local Beer Chhurpe - Yak Cheese
828:
D
Solution: Rogan Josh is certainly a treat for the taste buds. This popular Kashmiri cuisine looks and tastes equally royal. It is made with lamb cooked with onions, garlic, cardamom and Kashmiri red chilli powder with lots of ghee. Goshtaba is a kind of meat ball, made with minced meat and cooked in a gravy of yogurt and choice of Kashmiri spices. Tabak Maaz is considered as the Indian version of British or American mutton chops. This delicious dish is deep fried with chunks of mutton that are flavoured with salt and Kashmiri red chilli powder. Yakhni is a famous Kashmiri mutton curry cooked with yogurt and many spices in mustard oil. This dish is also cooked as a vegetarian dish when cooked with kofta of bottle gourd or lauki. Aab Gosht mutton is one of the major items used in the everyday food of the Kashmiri people. There are almost 30 varieties of mutton dishes in Kashmiri food. Aab gosht is one of the most popular mutton dishes which is made using milk, cardamom, black pepper, etc.
829:
B
Solution: Kalari is a dense cheese and it is also called the Mozzarella of Kashmir. Like Mozzarella, it melts on heating and hardens on cooling. It is one of the favourite snacks of the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
830:
A
Solution: Ghyoor is made as a gesture to welcome someone to the family, especially brides and grooms during wedding. It is made with maida, salt and water. However, salt can also be replaced with sugar to make sweet ghyoor.
831:
B, G, K, M
Solution: Pickles of kasrod, girgle, zimikand, tyaoo, seyoo and potatoes are very popular in Dogra community.
832:
C
Solution: Chhang is Ladakh's local beer and is produced from fermented barley. It is consumed during festivals, weddings and other important functions.
833:
C
Solution: Chhutagi is a heavy meal, served during harvest season to workers to give them energy. The dough in shape of a bow-tie is cooked in a thick soup made of either vegetables or meat. It is a very special dish of Ladakh.
834:
C
Solution: Lyodur Tschaman is a cottage cheese dish cooked in creamy turmeric based gravy. This is cooked almost everyday in the Kashmiri households.
835:
C
Solution: Kheer Bhawani, Ksheer Bhawani or the Ragnya Devi temple is a Hindu temple situated at a distance of 25 kilometres (16 miles) north-east of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, in the village of Tulmul in Ganderbal. It is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kheer Bhavani constructed over a sacred spring. As is the custom with Hindu deities, the goddess has many names including Ragyna or Rajna, along with variations in honorifics such as devi, mata or bhagavati. The term kheer refers to a milk and rice pudding that is offered to propitiate the goddess. Kheer Bhawani is sometimes translated as 'Milk Goddess'. The worship of Kheer Bhawani is universal among the Hindus of Kashmir, most of them who worship her as their protective patron deity Kuladevi. The sacred spring here has its own attached superstition. An eponymously named mela is held annually here. It is one of the largest gatherings of Hindus in the region following the Amarnath pilgrimage.
836:
A
Solution: Purmandal Temple is one of the temple which is located in the outskirts of Jammu city. It is situated in Samba district of Jammu region. Purmandal temple is a spiritual temple with many deities. This temple is situated on the banks of Devika river. Purmandal Temple in the outskirts of Samba district is also known as "Chotta Kashi". A famous Purmandal temple fair have also been organised by the authorities every year in the month of February for three days. Those who die accidently and are unmarried are buried there. There's a sand on the ground and whenever you take a step the water comes out of it.
837:
A
Solution: Located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, Leh is known for its stunning scenic locales, Buddhist temples and pristine environment. Due to the strong influence of Tibetan Buddhism, Leh is also known as Little Tibet or the Land of Lamas. Barren mountains with brightly painted gompas (or monasteries), fluttering prayer flags, rocky ridges, tiny settlements and the Indus River add to the overall charm of the region.
838:
A
Solution: Drass is a Hill Station located in Jammu & Kashmir. It is often referred to as "The Gateway to Ladakh". It is the coldest place in India and considered the coldest inhabited place in the world after Siberia.
839:
B
Solution: Khardung Pass (as 'La' implies 'pass' in Tibetan Language) is the gateway to the remote Nubra and Shyok valleys. The mountain pass holds a special significance as it is the way to carry supplies to the Siachen Glacier. It offers astonishing views of the twisting roads up the mountain and the awesome valley. Khardung La lies at a distance of 39 km from the Leh. The breathtaking views en route make the journey worth experiencing at least once. Although, this pass is a gateway to Nubra Valley, people grab an opportunity to reach and spend quality time here only. Thus, with the passage of time, traffic is also increasing at this vehicle-accessible-road.
840:
A
Solution: Located on the top of the deserted Tsemo Hill, Leh palace is also known as Lhachen Palkhar. The former palace of the royal family of Leh, it was erected in the 17 th century. The place was one of the tallest structures with 9 storeys during its heydays. Today, it is one of the most popular attractions in Leh. From the top, the views of Stok Kangri, Ladakh mountain ranges and the town are simply breathtaking. Slightly ruined in condition, the palace is now managed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
841:
C
Solution: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its temples, forts, gurudwaras, mosques and gardens. While Union Territory of Ladakh is famous for its different Monastries or Gompas.
842:
B
843:
A
Solution: Jammu is the Winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory. It is also the Gateway to the Kashmir valley. Jammu is popularly known as the City of Temples.
844:
D
845:
B
Solution: Arun Malhotra is Former International Footballer of Jammu and Kashmir, he was born on 26 th January, 1983 in Jammu.
846:
D
Solution: Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium is located at Srinagar.
847:
C
Solution: Gul Mustafa Dev was born on 24 th May, 1963 in Jammu and Kashmir. He is a Ski player who participated in three categories of races, viz., Giant Slalom, Slalom and Downhill Skiing.
848:
B
Solution: Gulmarg is known as Golfing Mecca of India, which got this title after the establishment of a 6 Hole Golf Course between 1890 - 91 by Colonel Neville Chamberlain.
849:
D
Solution: It is a very famous traditional sport among the rural folk of the districts of Leh and Kargil in the Ladakh region.
850:
B
Solution: Madr-i-Meharban Award and Medal for Women is presented to 15 sportswomen getting one of the first three positions in the National Championships organised in recognised disciplines for women under Sub Junior, Junior and Senior category.
851:
A
Solution: Ishfaq Ahmed was born on 17 th March, 1983 in Srinagar. He started his sports career as a cricket player. Later, he started playing football and at the age of 17, he led YMCA to the State League for Football Title. He played for Mohun Bagan Club and became the Captain. He also played for Indian Super League (ISL).
852:
B
Solution: Chain Singh was born on 5 th April, 1989 in Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir. He is an Indian Sport Shooter.
853:
B
Solution: Mehrajuddin Wadoo was born in Srinagar on 12 th February, 1984. He is a Football player and currently working as the Assistant Coach for the Hyderabad Football Club.
854:
C
Solution: Jeevan Raksha Padak is a series of awards which is given to a person for meritorious act of humane nature in saving the life of a person. It was established on 30 th September, 1961. The award was originally known as the Jeevan Raksha Padak, Class III.
855:
A
Solution: Around 80 percent of the horticultural land in Kashmir is under production of apples. It is the largest producer of apple in India and it is a main cash crop of this region. Its cultivation first started in 1930 in Sopore town. Kashmir region produces a number of varieties of apples such as Amri, American Trel, Sunheri, Firdous, Shireen, Shalimar, etc.
856:
B
Solution: In Kashmir valley, the maximum area and production of fresh fruits are being produced from district Baramulla followed by Shopian, Kulgam, Kupwara, Anantnag, Pulwama, Budgam, Ganderbal, Bandipora, and Srinagar.
857:
B
Solution: Nur canal takes water from river Jhelum at Shadipur.
858:
C
Solution: Sumbal Canal draws water from Nullah Sukhang at Kosa.
859:
D
860:
A
Solution: Canals form the most important system of irrigation in the outer plains and in the broad Valley of Kashmir where the soil is soft and alluvial and canals can be easily dug. Moreover, Jhelum river and its tributaries supply water to the canals throughout the year. About 4,86,072 acre of agricultural land in Kashmir is irrigated by canals. It is the largest source of irrigation here.
861:
C
Solution: National Agriculture Market (NAM) scheme was launched in 2016 to provide a digital platform for agricultural commodities. Under this, four important terminal mandis are linked digitally. They are at Narwal (Jammu), Jabilpora (Anantnag), Parimpora (Srinagar) and Sopore (Baramulla). These mandis are doing electronic auction also.
862:
D
863:
B
Solution: Saffron is an important cash crop. Kashmir is the largest producer of saffron. It is slender, dried and reddish brown stigma of Saffron plant (Crocus Sativus).
864:
A
Solution: The Martand Canal takes its water from the river Lidder at Ganeshpora, Kashmir. It is the oldest canal in Kashmir and was constructed in 8 th Century AD. It is about 50 km long and irrigates about 9500 acre of land around Matan, Dichhanpur, Khavapura and Anantnag.
865:
C
Solution: Bhadarwahi is an Indo-Aryan language of the Western Pahari group spoken in the Bhadarwah region of Jammu and Kashmir.
866:
A
Solution: Dogri language belongs to Western Pahari sub-group of the Indo-Aryan languages.
867:
D
Solution: Kashmiri language belongs to the sub-group of the Indo-European languages, namely Dardic languages which is a sub-group of Indo-Aryan Sanskrit languages.
868:
B
Solution: Gurmukhi script is used to write Punjabi language in India.
869:
B
Solution: Hindi is mostly spoken by Kashmiri Pandits and Gujjars in the Kashmir valley.
870:
D
Solution: Gojri language is spoken in Anantnag, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara, Pulwama and Shopian districts of Kashmir valley.
871:
D
872:
B
Solution: Abdhul Ghani Sheikh was born on 5 th March 1936. He is a comtemporary historian and award-winning writer from Ladakh. He wrote many books. Some of them are Dil He to Hai (Novel), Wo Zamana (Novel), Zojila Ke Aar Paar (Anthology to short stories), Doraha (short stories), Sonam Norbu (Autobiography), Reflections on Ladakh, Tibet and entral Asia, Ladakh after 1947, etc. His books help to understand the history of Ladakh.
873:
B
Solution: Ladakhi language is also called Bhoti or Bodhi language.
874:
C
Solution: Gojri has become one of the regional languages of Jammu and Kashmir by the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir (26 th Amendment) Act, 1999.
875:
A
Solution: Indus river is a trans-boundary river that runs through Tibet, India and Pakistan. This river originates in the Northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet from Mansarovar lake.
876:
B
Solution: Chenab is formed by two streams namely, the Chandra and Bhaga that flow out from Baralacha and meet at Tandi. Due to the confluence of these streams, the river is also called Chandrabhaga.
877:
A
Solution: In Jammu and Kashmir, the first survey of mineral's wealth was done by a renowned geologist, Mr. Middlemiss in 1924 in collaboration with the State Government.
878:
C
Solution: In order to explore the mineral wealth and groundwater resources in the Union Territories, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir established the Department of Geology and Mining in 1960.
879:
C
Solution: In order to conserve and manage the soil and water resources of the Union Territories, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir established the Department of Soil and Water Conservation of Jammu and Kashmir in 1978.
880:
A
Solution: Ladakh has high concentration of uranium and thorium in Udmaru village situated in Nubra-Shyok river valley.
881:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Loamy Soil - Bahil Saline Soil - Kharzamin Alkaline Soil - Zabelzamin Sandy Loam Soil - Sekil
882:
C
Solution: Alluvial soil is found in the flood plains of Jhelum and Sind rivers, plains of Jammu, Poonch, Udhampur, Kathua and Rajouri districts. These plains are formed by the deposition of silt, mud and sediments brought down by the rivers.
883:
A
Solution: Lithosol soil is mainly found on steep slopes in the forest hills upto 400 to 600 m above the sea level in Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch districts. This soil varies from gravelly loam to gravelly silty loam in texture. This soil is slightly alkaline in nature. This soil is grey to brown in colour.
884:
C
885:
B
Solution: Afghan rule was established in the state in 1762 and continued till 1819. The 67 years of Afghan rule is known as the Darkest period in the history of Kashmir. The subedars (Governors) showed cruelty towards their people. People began to be looted by Afghan soldiers, they were not even safe in their houses.
886:
C
Solution: The name 'Kashmir' first got its mention in Nilmata Purana as Kashyap Mar or Kashyap Pura. According to Purana, the valley was a huge lake called Satisara. It was drained out by Rishi Kashyap on whose name the entire valley got its name. In Brahit Samhita, Kashmir is mentioned as Kashmiras.
887:
A
Solution: A neolithic skull has also been found at Burzahom. The skull has a hole dug into it due to which historians suggest that surgical practices may have taken place.
888:
D
Solution: The correct answer is Option D: Burzahom . Burzahom is located in Jammu and Kashmir and is a very important archaeological site . It shows evidence of early human settlements dating back to the Neolithic period . This means it's one of the oldest places in India where we find evidence of people living there a very long time ago! At Burzahom, archaeologists have found things like dwellings dug into the ground (pit-dwellings) , stone tools , and pottery , which help us understand how people lived in that era. The other options are not the earliest archaeological sites: Begagund, Gofkral, and Pampur are also important places in Jammu and Kashmir, but they are not as old or as archaeologically significant as Burzahom when we are talking about the *earliest* sites in India.
889:
B
Solution: According to historians, the 4 th Buddhist Council was held by Kanishka at Kundalvana (Harwan) in Kashmir.
890:
A
Solution: Habib Shah’s able Minister Gazi Chak defeated the Mughal army at Rajouri. Gazi Chak became powerful and soon dismissed Habib Shah to establish himself on the throne of Kashmir.
891:
B
Solution: Chak Dynasty was founded by Nasir-ud-Din Mohammad Ghazi Shah Chak (Gazichak) between 1555 - 1561.
892:
C
Solution: In 1579, Akbar visited Kashmir. He appointed Raja Todarmal (his Finance Minister) to introduce revenue settlement in Kashmir to make it uniform with the rest of his kingdom.
893:
C
Solution: Kalhana was the first historian who wrote about Kashmir in his book Rajatarangini during 1148 - 1150 AD. It is earliest source on Kashmir that can be labelled as a reliable 'historical text'. According to Rajatarangini, Kashmir had been ruled by various kings and remained a home to many dynasties.
894:
D
Solution: The Mughal Governors in Kashmir were corrupt. They started looting people. There was a steep rise in crime and violence. Due to this misrule, two Kashmiri noblemen, Miri Muquim Kant and Khwaja Zahir Didmari invited Ahmad Shah Abdali Durrani of Kabul (Commander of Nadir Shah), who was at Lahore in 1752 to capture Kashmir.
895:
D
896:
A
Solution: According to financial powers, money bill cannot be introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir without the prior recommendation of the Governor.
897:
D
Solution: JKPSC was set up on 2 nd September, 1957 under Section-128 of the State Constitution. The first Chairman of JKPSC was Major General Yadav Singh (from September, 1957 to March, 1960).
898:
D
Solution: The Section-129 of the State Constitution deals with the appointment and term of office of members of JKPSC.
899:
D
Solution: The Section-26 of Jammu and Kashmir Constitution dealt with the Governor. The Governor was designated as the head of the state. He exercised his powers and functions either directly or indirectly through officers sub-ordinate to him in accordance with the Constitution.
900:
D
901:
D
Solution: The Chief Minister is the head of the Government of Jammu and Kashmir. The Section-35 of Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the Chief Minister of the state.
902:
D
Solution: The Section-42 of Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the Advocate General of the state. The Advocate General of Jammu and Kashmir is appointed by the Governor of the state.
903:
D
904:
A
Solution: Gurez festival is celebrated at the time of July or August in the Valley of Gurez. In this festival, people of Gurez showcase their handicrafts, cuisines and culture.
905:
B
Solution: Shikara festival is celebrated in the month of July or August. Kashmir's government began this festival in 2016.
906:
B
907:
D
Solution: Stok Guru Tsechu is a religious festival of Buddhists which is celebrated in Stok village, South of Leh district in Ladakh region. It is held on 9 th and 10 th day of the first month of Tibetan calendar which falls between January - February. It is a two day festival which is also joined by monks of the Spituk Monastery. It is celebrated in the same manner as the Matho Nagrang festival.
908:
C
Solution: Tihar is a religious festival which is celebrated in Bhaderwah (Doda district) and Kishtwar, district of Jammu region.
909:
A
Solution: Bahu Mela is one of the biggest Hindu fairs which is held at Kali temple in Bahu Fort of Jammu region. It is celebrated twice a year, once in March or April and then in September or October.
910:
B
Solution: Losar is an important social and religious celebration in Ladakh. Ladakhi Buddhists make religious offerings in the Gompas or Shrines. Houses are decorated with good luck signs. People dance and celebrate the festival with relatives and dinner together. Prayer flags are hoisted in important religious places to welcome the New Year.
911:
C
Solution: Chaitre Chaudashis held in March or April on Amavasya at Uttar Behni, about 25 km from Jammu.
912:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Pulses cooked with curd, khoya and dry fruits - Madra Fermented rai with yogurt mixed with boiled potatoes and pumpkin - Auria Pumpkin cooked in tamarind juice and jaggery - Ambai
913:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Mittha Madra - Dogra Cuisine Skypu - Ladakhi Cuisine Modur Pulao - Kashmiri Cuisine
914:
B
Solution: Bhaderwah is a valley town in the Doda district. It is situated 80 km from Batote. The town is also known as Mini Kashmir for its scenic beauty and also known as Land of Snakes.
915:
A
Solution: Khanqah of Shah Hamadan is one of the oldest Muslim shrines located on the banks of the river Jhelum in Srinagar city. An important religious destination in Srinagar, this shrine was originally built in 1395 and later reconstructed in 1732. Believed to contain "the secret of Allah" - the Khanqah of Shah Hamadan is an excellent example of wood architecture that draws inspiration from Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic styles. Khanqah of Shah Hamadan was originally constructed by Sultan Sikander (1389 - 1413 AD) in memory of Sufi saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdan, who stayed in Kashmir and was instrumental in the spread of Islam in Kashmir.
916:
B
917:
D
Solution: Officially, the Amarnath Yatra is organised by the government in collaboration with the Shree Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB). Various agencies provide necessary facilities all along the route during the Yatra period, which includes provision of ponies, supply of power, telecommunication facilities, firewood and setting up of fair price shops. En-route the cave, various non-governmental organisations have set up food supply and resting tents called pandals which are available for free to the pilgrims. Near the shrine, hundreds of tents which are erected by locals can be hired for a night's stay. Helicopter services from base camp to Panjtarni (6 km from the cave) are also available from various private operators.
918:
B
Solution: Fact about Raghunath Temple: The Raghunath Temple in Jammu was actually commissioned by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1835 and later completed by his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860, not by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. About Panchraktan Mahadev Temple: It is indeed considered one of the oldest Shiv temples in Jammu city. About Chashme Shahi: Chashme Shahi is one of the three famous Mughal Gardens of Srinagar, but it is the smallest, not the biggest. However, this statement is often loosely phrased, and in many general references, the incorrect statement in the given options is identified from the temple’s historical facts. Reason: Since the Raghunath Temple was not built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Option B is historically inaccurate. Conclusion: The incorrect statement is Option B because Raghunath Temple was built by Maharaja Gulab Singh and completed by Maharaja Ranbir Singh, not by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.
919:
A
Solution: Amar Mahal Palace is located on the bank of Tawi river in Jammu. It was built in the 19 th Century by Raja Amar Singh, a Dogra king.
920:
B
Solution: Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden was established in 1969 in the memory of India's first prime minister, it is a well-designed modern garden that lies in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range and one can overlook the picturesque Dal Lake. This well-manicured garden covers an area of 80 hectares, of which 17 hectares is occupied by a beautiful lake. Nehru Garden in Srinagar was established with the aim of spreading awareness about various varieties of flora and beautifying the city.
921:
B
Solution: Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi, Kathi Darwaja, Rainwari, Srinagar is one of the most important Sikh Gurudwaras in Kashmir. This historical Gurudwara is included in the tourist place of Srinagar city of Kashmir valley. It is situated just outside the southern gate of Hari Parbat fort.
922:
A
Solution: There are some amazing churches in Jammu region. Union Church in Udhampur is a small building depicting peace and silence. The architecture of the building is quite old, but is very well maintained by the authorities.
923:
A
Solution: Kargil is a city and a joint capital of the union territory of Ladakh in India. It is also the headquarters of the Kargil district. It is the second largest city in Ladakh after Leh. Kargil is located 204 kilometres (127 miles) to the east of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, and 234 kilometres (145 miles) to the west of Leh. It is the centre point of the Suru River.
924:
A
Solution: Kashmir is very famous for decorated Shikaras (wooden boats), especially in Dal lake for tourists.
925:
C
Solution: Doongas are also used for carrying passengers (upto 50) in water transport.
926:
B
Solution: The city of Jammu is the rail head for the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Rail transport is limited in Kashmir due to high mountains. Maharaja Pratap Singh was the first who explored the possibility of a railway line connecting Jammu with Srinagar in 1898, but he was not successful.
927:
A
Solution: Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station is a train station on the Jammu-Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway link and belongs to the Firozpur division of Northern Railway Zone in Jammu and Kashmir. It serves Katra town and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi temple. The fourth longest train journey in India starts from this station to Kanyakumari (Himsagar Express).
928:
D
Solution: Wadi Ki Awaz of Jammu and Kashmir is published in Srinagar region in two languages i.e. English and Urdu.
929:
A
Solution: Daily Roshni is a leading Urdu daily newspaper from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. It is mainly focused with latest local news and community events.
930:
A
Solution: The Kashmir Walla is a multimedia weekly magazine of politics, culture, business and literature. It is published in English language.
931:
C
Solution: Water Transport was the most common mode of transport used by passengers before the introduction of road transport. The Jhelum river is used for navigation purpose from Khanabal to Baramulla in the valley of Kashmir.
932:
A
Solution: Leh - Manali National Highway connects Leh and the Zanskar valley in Ladakh to Lahaul and Spiti valleys and Manali Solang valley of Himachal Pradesh. It is built and maintained by Border Road Organisation and supports transportation of army vehicles, defence equipments as well as tourist vehicles.
933:
B
Solution: According to Economic Survey, the road length in Jammu and Kashmir is 35,289 km. Jammu region has maximum road length (15,920 km), followed by Kashmir (14,803 km) and Ladakh (4566 km).
934:
A
Solution: Digital India Programme is a flagship programme of government of India with a vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society. In Jammu and Kashmir, Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) is accepted so that people are facilitated with easy digital access to the documentation. This DILRMP aims at modernising land records to minimise the scope of land or property disputes and enhance transparency in land records maintenance system.
935:
B
Solution: The Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has launched Diksha (National Digital Infrastructure for Teachers) Portal (diksha.gov.in) in September, 2017. It will serve as National Digital Infrastructure for Teachers. Through this portal, all teachers across nation will be equipped with advanced digital technology.
936:
D
Solution: Under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT), 7 projects to be completed in the next financial year which include Panjtirthi Multi Level Parking, Sewerage Treatment of 5 Nallahs of Tawi River at Jammu, Cycle track at Srinagar, Drainage at Trikuta Nagar, Multi Level Parking at Srinagar, ITMS (Intelligent Traffic Management System) Phase-II, Srinagar & Water Supply scheme, Rangil.
937:
D
938:
A
Solution: The central government vowed to make Ladakh a carbon free region in the coming years with the start of Ladakh Greenhouse Project targeted to increase the availability of vegetables throughout the year.
939:
B
Solution: Atal Bhujal Yojana is a Central Government's 6,000 crore ambitious water conservation scheme launched in June, 2018 to deal with the ever-deepening crisis of depleting groundwater level.
940:
D
Solution: Like the rest of the country, the MGNREGA was launched in Jammu and Kashmir with an aim to uplift the rural economy by providing employment opportunities. But the scheme has been badly marred by poor implementation, mismanagement and corruption.
941:
B
Solution: The central government has released 2050.74 crore for Jammu and Kashmir under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme since 2015, but the government of Jammu and Kashmir has only spent a small amount of this money.
942:
D
Solution: The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) was launched in December, 2000 by the Government of India to provide connectivity to unconnected habitations as a part of poverty reduction strategy.
943:
D
Solution: Fisheries sector has been recognised as a powerful income and employment avenue. Fisheries in Jammu and Kashmir has tremendous potential to grow exponentially, as it is bestowed with a network of both cold and warm water streams, perennial rivers, lakes, reservoirs, etc. According to the department of Fisheries there are about 1248 lakes including water bodies which give an indication of the potential for Fisheries sector. Most of the fishing is done in the Perennial lakes (highest is Wular lake) of Jammu and
Kashmir. Famous fishes are trout, mirror carp and mahseer. Fishery farms are situated at Harwan, Achhabal, Laribal, Trikar and Papchan. They are mostly confined to Baramulla and Srinagar.
944:
D
Solution: There are some Poultry projects, one each at Hariparbath (Srinagar) and Mattan (Anantnag), one Broiler Project at Hariparbath and one Duck Breeding Farm at Sumbal under Integrated Poultry Development Programme.
945:
B
Solution: Some famous sheep breeds are Poonchi, Gaddi, Gurez, Karnahi and Bakerwali of Jammu and Kashmir and Changthangi of Ladakh.
946:
B
Solution: Development of Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Power Projects was rolled out by Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in 2014. Under this scheme, it was proposed to setup atleast 25 Solar Parks and Ultra Mega Solar Power Projects targeting over 20,000 MW (Megawatts) of solar power installed capacity within a span of 5 years starting from 2014 - 15.
947:
D
Solution: Solar Power Policy was launched in the year 2013 by the Jammu and Kashmir Government. It aimed to promote the use of solar energy and large scale grid connected with solar power plants to achieve the collective targets set up by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) by the year 2022.
948:
D
Solution: The new Jammu and Kashmir Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy released in 2017. This policy came after 2011 i.e. Hydroelectric Projects Development Policy. The main aim of this policy is to facilitate the partnership with private sector and work in a time bound manner and also to implement the hydropower projects in an environmentally sustainable manner.
949:
C
Solution: Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme was launched in the year 2015. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in February 2019 approved the Phase-II of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme for achieving cumulative capacity of 40,000 MW (Megawatts) from Rooftop Solar (RTS) Projects by the year 2022.
950:
B
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) is a private limited company which was established by the Government of Jammu and Kashmir on 16 th February 1995. The main functions of this corporation are to takeover, execute, complete, operate and maintain all power stations and power projects of the UTs.
951:
A
Solution: With innumerable perennial rivers, hydropower is the main power source in Jammu and Kashmir except during the winter months. Jammu and Kashmir has about 20000 Megawatts (MW) hydropower potential. But it has identified only 16475 MW hydropower potential, out of which only 20% has been exploited.
952:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Salal Project - Chenab Pakal Dul Project - Marusadar Chutak Project - Suru Dumkhar Project - Indus
953:
A
Solution: Afkar-e-Pareshan is the autobiography of Kacho Sikandar Khan from Ladakh region.
954:
C
Solution: The people of Ladakh write colloquial Ladakhi in the Tibetan script or write only a slightly Ladakhified version of classical Tibetan is not specified. Muslim people speak Ladakhi, but most of them cannot read Tibetan script.
955:
D
Solution: Pahari language is divided into three group i.e. Eastern, Central and Western Pahari.
956:
D
Solution: Balti language is closely related to Ladakhi, Parik and Zangskari languages.
957:
C
Solution: During late 17 th and 18 th centuries, Basholi emerged as a great centre of painting which was known as Basholi School of Paintings.
958:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Basholi school of Painting - Jammu region Kashmiri Painting - Emperor Akbar Persian Technique of Painting - Neem Kalam Guler Jasrota Style of Painting - Nain Sukh
959:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Carpets in Ladakh - Khabdan-Pile Knotted Carpet - Kal Baffi Namda Felted Rugs - Floor Coverings Gabba Embroidered Rugs - Yerma, Dal Guldar
960:
A
Solution: Walnut Wood Craft was introduced in Kashmir by Sheikh Hamza Makhdoom and Islamic Missionary during the period of Zain-ul-Abidin in 15 th century.
961:
A
Solution: Khabdan-Pile carpets got its origin from Tibet. These carpets are woven in Ladakhi designs which are mainly used in living rooms and monasteries for prayer.
962:
D
Solution: Jasrota lies in Kathua district of Jammu. Jammu or Jasrota painting style emerged in the late 18 th and early 19 th centuries which has a similarity with the Kangra style of paintings.
963:
C
Solution: Deleg Namgyal adopted the Islamic religion and the first Mosque was built in Leh in 1666 - 67 and it was called Jama Masjid. During that period Aurangzeb ruled Ladakh region.
964:
C
Solution: After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839, Gulab Singh strongly established the Dogra rule in Jammu in 1842.
965:
C
Solution: The word 'Ladakh' is derived from 'Ladvags' that means The Land of High Passes.
966:
A
Solution: Ladakh chronicles written in 17 th century are the most important sources to know about
Ladakh's history from first dynasty of Ladakh to Namgyal dynasty.
967:
D
Solution: Namgyal dynasty was founded by Bhagan in 1460 after overthrowing the rule of Blo-Gros-Idan of Lha-Chen dynasty.
968:
B
Solution: Monumental ancient Buddhist carvings were discovered at Digar.
969:
C
Solution: Ladakh became a part of Kushan dynasty under King Kanishka from 78 - 101 AD.
970:
D
Solution: Silk textiles and horses from Xinjiang and Pashmina (Shahtoosh) was exported from Tibet via Ladakh. The place was also popular as a major exporter of grains.
971:
B
Solution: Lha-Chen Rgyalpo ruled between 1050 - 1080 AD. He built the Likir Monastery near Saspol and encouraged people to study Buddhism.
972:
D
Solution: The history of Ladakh can be traced back to the Neolithic era with the help of artefacts found in the Nubra
Valley region. A detailed, well written history of Ladakh is available from 8 th - 9 th century as Ladakh was mostly a part of other political empires before 8th century.
973:
A
Solution: The correct match is : UT having representation in Upper House of Parliament - Puducherry UT without a Legislature - Ladakh 24 seats in Legislative Assembly remain vacant - PoK (Pakistan occupied Kashmir)
974:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Established first Legislature in Jammu and Kashmir - Hari Singh First Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly - Ghulam Rasool Renzoo First Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council - Shiv Narayan Fotedar
975:
B
Solution: On and from the appointed day, the Governor of the existing state of Jammu and Kashmir will be the common Lieutenant Governor for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh for such period which is determined by the President of India.
976:
C
Solution: In the Union Territory of Ladakh, English and Hindi are official languages.
977:
B
Solution: The first Speaker of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly was Ghulam Rasool Renzoo (from March 1954 to July 1957).
978:
A
Solution: The first Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Council was Shiv Narayan Fotedar (from July 1957 to September 1971).
979:
B
Solution: Until October 2019, the Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was bicameral, consisting of Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly. The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, passed by the Parliament of India in August 2019, replaced this with a unicameral Legislature.
980:
A
Solution: The Section 57 of the State Constitution deals with the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly. Both of these members convened and administered by the Assembly of the State.
981:
D
Solution: The Section 49 states that there is a provision of reserved seats in the Assembly for the Scheduled Caste (SC) population. Their proportion shall remain the same to the total Assembly seats as the State has the SC population proportion to the total population in the cast preceding census.
982:
B
Solution: The first Legislature of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir was established by the Government of Maharaja Hari Singh in 1934. It was called the Praja Sabha.
983:
A
Solution: According to the Gazette Notification, in exercise of the powers conferred by Clause (3) of Article 370 read with Clause (1) of Article 370 of the Constitution of India, the President, on the recommendation of Parliament is pleased to declare that, ‘‘as from 6 th August 2019, all Clauses of the said Article 370 shall cease to be operative”.
984:
A
Solution: The new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir elected a Unicameral Legislative Assembly. The Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir was formally abolished on 16 th October, 2019.
985:
B
Solution: The Governor nominates 8 members of the Council. Among them, not more than 3 will belong to socially or economically Backward Classes of the region.
986:
D
Solution: The Section 48 of the State Constitution stated that, out of 111 Seats of the Assembly, 24 seats should remain officially vacant for the Territorial Constituencies of the State that came under the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK). Thus, there were 89 members out of which 87 are elected and 2 are nominated (women).
987:
B
Solution: The minimum age to be a member of the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir is 30 years.
988:
D
Solution: As per Section 50, the Legislative Council shall consist of 36 members. The minimum age to become a Member of Legislative Council is 30 years. This Section also provides the criteria for the selection of these members.
989:
B
Solution: The tenure of the Legislative Assembly of the Jammu and Kashmir is 6 years.
990:
B
Solution: Kashmir has 46 legislative assembly seats while Ladakh has 4 seats.
991:
B
Solution: Initially, the Legislative Assembly was consisted of 100 members elected by direct election from the territorial constituencies in the state. Subsequently, by the 20 th Amendment Act
1988, under the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir, this was raised to 111 members.
992:
B
993:
A
Solution: Sheikh Abdullah continued as the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir. Two members of the erstwhile Cabinet from the Jammu province, Sardar Budh Singh and Pir Mohammad Khan were dropped. Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq stepped down from his Cabinet duties to serve as the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly.
994:
B
Solution: 5 th Amendment Act, 1963 came into existence on 14 th October, 1963. By this Amendment Act, Clauses (c) and (d) of Section 50 (4) have been omitted. In Section 50 (6), 8 members instead of 6 are inserted which are nominated by the Governor of the State from different areas like Science, Art, Literature, Cooperative Movement, etc. to the Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir.
995:
A
Solution: With the seventh amendment to the constitution in 1956, the concept of Union territory is brought in to administer areas which are very small in area or governed by international agreements or politically not evolved for locally elected governance.
996:
C
Solution: 12 th Amendment Act, 1975 came in October, 1975. This Act amended composition of Legislative Assembly and Provision relating to Pakistan occupied Kashmir. In Section 48 of Clause (a), the words twenty five seats (reserved for Pakistan occupied Kashmir) have been replaced by twenty four seats.
997:
A
Solution: The legislative branch of government is a unicameral legislative assembly, whose tenure is five years. The legislative assembly may make laws for any of the matters in the State List of the Constitution of India except "public order" and "police", which will remain the preserve of the central Government of India. The Lieutenant Governor also has the power to promulgate ordinances which have the same force as the acts of the legislative assembly.
998:
C
Solution: On 1 st May 1951 Karan Singh then Head of state of Jammu and Kashmir issued a proclamation directing the formation of constituent assembly. The assembly was to be constituted of elected representatives of the people of the state. For purposes of this election the state was divided into constituencies containing population of 40,000 or as near thereto as possible and each electing one member.
999:
D
Solution: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council consists of 30 Councillors in which 26 are directly elected from the territorial constituencies and 4 are nominated by the Governor from principle religious minorities and women folk of the district.
1000:
B
Solution: The quorum to constitute a Meeting of the Legislative Assembly shall be ten members or one-tenth of the total members of the Legislative.
1001:
B
Solution: An MLA of the Legislative Assembly of the UT of Jammu and Kashmir is not less than 25 years of age.
1002:
B
1003:
B
Solution: July is the hottest month in Ladakh when temperature rises upto 25°C. The land gets plenty of Sunshine.
1004:
A
Solution: January is the coldest month and records mean temperature of -14.4°C. There is heavy snowfall during these months. All highways are closed and Ladakh becomes inaccessible. All rivers and lakes get frozen during these months. Drass is the coldest place in Ladakh. It recorded the coldest temperature of -45°C in 1986.
1005:
D
Solution: Average rainfall in rainy season is 65 cm and average temperature ranges between 30-35°C. Humidity is high in this season and the weather is quite oppressive. Reasi district in Jammu receives maximum rainfall (132 cm) in an year.
1006:
A
Solution: July is the wettest month while November is the driest month in Ladakh.
1007:
B
Solution: The local name of Autumn season in Kashmir is Harud.
1008:
B
Solution: The temperature begins to fall from November which starts the winter season in Kashmir. The winters are long and severe in Kashmir. The mean temperature is 5°C in the valley. Daytime temperature ranges from 8°C to 15°C. Nights are very cold and ranges from 0 to -2°C. The region receives heavy snowfall during this
season, maximum in January.
1009:
D
Solution: Cold deserts comprises only two districts, namely, Leh and Kargil.
1010:
A
Solution: Kashmir Valley receives heavy snowfall during winter season, maximum in January. Average snowfall is about 120 cm. It is mainly due to Western disturbances, which are temperate cyclones originating from Mediterranean sea.
1011:
C
Solution: The South-West part of Jammu receives rainfall mostly from South-West monsoon. The North and North-East parts of Jammu receive rainfall from Western disturbances.
1012:
C
Solution: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil shall have 30 Councillors in which 26 Councillors shall be directly elected from the respective Constituencies and 4 Councillors shall be nominated by the Governor of the state from the principle religious minorities and women folk of the district.
1013:
C
Solution: In Article 239 of the Constitution, it is stated that the administration of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be designated to the Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
1014:
B
Solution: During partition, there was the post of Sadar-e-Riyasat in place of the post of the Governor. Dr Karan Singh was the first Sadar-e-Riyasat from 20 th June, 1949 to 30 th March, 1965. The term ‘Governor’ came after the 6 th Amendment and Dr Karan Singh became the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir with effect from 30 th March, 1965.
1015:
D
Solution: Governor's rule was enforced for the first time in March 1977 and ended in July 1977.
1016:
D
Solution: Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council administers the Leh district of Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Council came into existence after commencement of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Act 1995, which was enacted by the President in the 46 th year of the Republic of India.
1017:
D
Solution: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil came into being in 2003. It aims to register advance monitoring of the developmental work in the district along with transparency
and accountability in the District Administration.
1018:
B
Solution: The total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly is 107 of which 24 seats shall remain vacant for the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (POK) region.
1019:
B
Solution: JKPSC was set up on 2 nd September, 1957 under Section-128 of the State Constitution. The first Chairman of JKPSC was Major General Yadav Singh (from September, 1957 to March, 1960).
1020:
D
Solution: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council was created on 28 th August 1995, which consists of 30 Councillors in which 26 are directly elected from the territorial constituencies and 4 are nominated by the Governor from principle religious minorities and women folk of the district.
1021:
C
Solution: The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir hold office for 6 years. The first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir was Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq.
1022:
B
Solution: The total length of the Jhelum river is about 725 km and it covers a length of 177 km in the valley of Kashmir.
1023:
C
Solution: The total length of Ravi river is about 720 km. The river passes through two mountain ranges, namely, Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar. It passes through Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir.
1024:
D
Solution: The correct match is : Nagri Parole - Kathua Kyam Spring - Leh Kheer Bhawani - Srinagar Kailash Kund - Doda
1025:
A
Solution: Siachen Glacier is located in the Eastern Karakoram range, North-East of the point NJ9842 where the LoC between India and Pakistan ends. It is the second largest glacier in the world outside the Polar region, having a length of 76 km. This glacier provides water to Muztagh or Shaksgam river that flows parallel to Karakoram range before entering into Tibet.
1026:
A
Solution: Rimo Glacier consists of three glacier groups which lie to the East of Siachen glacier. These three glacier groups are North, Central and South which are located at an altitude between 6000 m to 7000 m above mean sea level. This glacier also feed Shyok river.
1027:
A
Solution: Suru river originates from the Penzella glacier. Its total length is about 185 km.
1028:
C
Solution: Springs are locally known as Nag. Kashmir valley has numerous springs. There are many springs in Jammu and some in the Ladakh. Famous springs of Kasmir valley are Verinag, Martand, Sukhnag, Tulamula, Kokernag, Vasukinag etc.
1029:
C
Solution: The important tributaries of Indus river are Shyok, Suru, Zanskar, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.
1030:
A
Solution: Wular lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, which covers an area of about 200 sq km. It is 24 km long and 10 km wide. River Jhelum flows into the lake from South-East and leaves it from West.
1031:
C
1032:
C
Solution: Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award and Medal is presented to the best State Sports Associations and two veterans/experienced sports persons/organisers.
1033:
A
Solution: The ideal trekking months stretch from April to October.
1034:
B
Solution: Bakshi stadium is home to the Jammu and Kashmir Football Teams like Real Kashmir Football Club and J. K. Football Club.
1035:
B
Solution: Parvez Rasool Zargar was born on 13 th February, 1989 at Bijbehara (Anantnag). He is an Indian Cricketer and plays as all- rounder for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
1036:
A
Solution: Rasikh Salam was born on 5 th April, 2001 in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. He is an Indian cricketer who played for Mumbai Indians in 2019 Indian Premier League (IPL). He is the youngest player to make debut in Mumbai Indians. He is a right-handed batsman who made his first class debut for Jammu and Kashmir in the 2018 - 19 Ranji Trophy.
1037:
A
Solution: Bilquis Mir was born in 1987. She is the first Kashmiri woman to become the National Kayaking and Canoeing Coach of India from Kashmir Valley.
1038:
A
Solution: Ghulam Mohammad is associated with Kashmir Golf Club of Jammu and Kashmir.
1039:
B
Solution: The Gulmarg Golf Club is located at the height of about 9000 ft. It is the longest golf course in India.
1040:
A
Solution: Kashmir Golf Course is the oldest golf course in Srinagar. It was built by the British in the year 1887.
1041:
C
Solution: Rugby is a very popular sport in Jammu and Kashmir. There are many exceptionally brilliant rugby players. Tournaments are held at state and district level. Teams also compete at the National Level. Many determined Kashmiri girls are trying to break societal shackles and play Rugby.
1042:
D
Solution: Sengge Namgyal was a powerful ruler who consolidated Ladakh. He was known as the Lion.
1043:
D
Solution: The correct match is : Hemis - Monastery Gyapachos - Local Chiefs Gyalmo - Queens Gyalpo - Kings
1044:
D
Solution: Ladakh remained a part of Dogra empire till 1947, when India got its independence. In October 1947, King Hari Singh of Dogra dynasty signed an agreement with the Indian Union. According to the agreement, Jammu and Kashmir along with Ladakh became a part of the Indian Union but allowed to have their separate Constitution and Flag.
1045:
A
Solution: Emperor Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty extended his influence over Ladakh by sending missionaries to preach Buddhism in around 273 - 236 BC.
1046:
C
Solution: The Treaty of Chushul ended the conflict between Sikhs and Tibetans. British Captain Canningham went to Ladakh to end the conflict. As per the Treaty, a boundary was established between Ladakh and Tibet, thus clearly demarcating the boundaries of the regions. Ladakh remained under Sikh rule and Tibet became an autonomous body.
1047:
D
Solution: Tsetan Namgyal was succeeded by his brother Tsepal Namgyal. He ruled from 1802 - 1837 and then from 1839 - 1840. He was a wise administrator like his brother and spent his early years in Hemis monastery. He built the beautiful Stok Palace which remains the present residence of the royal family of Ladakh.
1048:
C
Solution: The General Council performed legislative and administrative functions. The ministers of this council were selected from the traditional chiefs. The chiefs were called 'Cho' and 'Lanpo'.
1049:
D
Solution: Sumur is an ancient village in Nubra valley along the Siachen river. A ruined settlement consisting of animal enclosures and windowless small rooms were discovered there. Rock Art of Bodhisattva image inscribed on the ruins were also found. Buddhist carvings were also found in Khyagar, another small village in the valley. Chomolung on left bank of Siachen river is an area where rock inscriptions and ruined fortress were found.
1050:
A
Solution: Ancient funeral sites consisting majorly of rectangular graves and circular tombs were found in Deskit Tingang.
1051:
A
Solution: Bhagan's next influential descendant was Tashi Namgyal who built the royal palace at Leh. He shifted his capital from Shey to Leh.
1052:
D
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir has a potential to generate wind energy in Kupwara (5500 KWH), Anantnag, Baramulla and Udhampur (5000 KWH each).
1053:
D
1054:
C
Solution: The nodal agency of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India and the Ladakh Renewable Energy Development Agency (LREDA) is trying to implement renewable energy technologies in Ladakh region by developing solar greenhouses, solar passive housing projects and solar power plants.
1055:
C
Solution: Ladakh has high potential to tap solar energy, as it has 320 sunshine days in an year. It is called the Solar Capital of India. The solar power plants are under construction in Zangla region of Kargil and Pang region of Leh.
1056:
B
Solution: The Government has provided about 91000 solar lights to households in unelectrified villages of Jammu and Kashmir under the Remote Village Electrification Programme. The UT has a Rooftop Power Plant at Katra railway station.
1057:
C
Solution: The Chenab river basin has the highest power potential (11283 MW), followed by Jhelum river basin (3084 MW), Indus river basin (1608 MW) and Ravi river basin (500 MW).
1058:
D
Solution: All of the power projects mentioned in options i.e. Haftal, Sumoor and Dumkhar are located in Leh district. Some more power projects are Chutak, Iqbal, Stakna, Hunder etc.
1059:
B
Solution: Geothermal Energy is an eco-friendly energy resource. The Geological Survey of India has done a preliminary survey in Puga valley in Ladakh and estimated that there could be around 40 MW (Megawatts) of geothermal energy present here.
1060:
A
Solution: Uri Hydropower Project is a power project on the Jhelum river near Uri in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located very near to the Line of Control, between India and Pakistan. The project is largely built under a hill with a 10 km tunnel. It was commissioned in 1997.
1061:
A
Solution: Salal Hydropower Project is a power project on the Chenab river in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir built in 1970. It has a total capacity of 690 MW (Megawatts). It is divided into two stages, the Stage I (345 MW) was commissioned in 1987 and Stage II (345 MW)
1062:
A
Solution: The nomads have the third largest population both in Jammu and Kashmir who speak Pahari language.
1063:
B
Solution: Paramananda was born in 1791 in Seer village near Mattan (Anantnag district) in Jammu and Kashmir. He was a famous saint poet and philosopher of Kashmir. Earlier in his life, he wrote poetry in Persian under the poetic title of 'Gareeb'.
1064:
A
Solution: Habba Khatoon introduced ‘Loal’ which means lyric into Kashmiri poetry.
1065:
C
Solution: Rupa Bhawani use to write rich mystic poetry in Kashmiri language. In her poetry, we can find the influence of both Kashmiri Shaivism and Islamic Sufism.
1066:
C
Solution: Literature of Jammu and Kashmir has a rich history. The oldest texts were composed in Sanskrit language.
1067:
B
Solution: Akhtar Mohiuddin was a Kashmiri novelist, playwright and short story writer. He was born in 1928. His early writings were in Urdu. His novel 'Dod Dag' is considered as the first novel written and published in Kashmiri
1068:
C
Solution: Dina Nath Nadim received Sahitya Akademi Award in 1986 for 'Shihul-Kul' a collection of his poems.
1069:
B
Solution: Lalleshwari wrote mystical verses in 'Vakh' or 'Vatsun' meaning 'Speech'. She was considered as the creator of the style of mystic poetry called vatsun or vakhs. Her verses known as 'Lal Vakhs' are one of the earliest compositions in the Kashmiri language.
1070:
A
Solution: Urdu language belongs to Indo-Aryan language group. As per Ethnologue's estimates, it is the third most spoken language in the world along with standard Hindi.
1071:
C
Solution: The Kashmiri is a regional language which is mentioned in the 6 th Schedule of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir and is also mentioned in the 22 nd scheduled languages of the Indian Constitution.
1072:
B
Solution: Banihal Railway Station is a part of Jammu-Baramulla Line Mega Project. It is situated in Banihal in Ramban district, Jammu and Kashmir. It was opened on 26 th June, 2013 and passenger trains run from Banihal to Qazigund.
1073:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Daily Aftab - Urdu State Times - English Wadi Ki Awaz - Bilingual Rising Kashmir - English
1074:
D
Solution: Important mobile and telephone service providing companies in Jammu and Kashmir are Aircel, Bharti Airtel, BSNL (Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited), Idea and Vodafone.
1075:
B
Solution: Transport and communication plays an important role in the development of Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. As there are few railway lines and limited water transport, thus road transport is the main means of transport here.
1076:
A
Solution: Jammu - Tawi Railway Station is the largest railway station in Jammu. It is a major railhead of northern railways and lies in Firozpur division. It links Jammu to major Indian cities.
1077:
C
Solution: Kashmir Observer is one of the first English newspapers. It is a daily newspaper which is published in Srinagar. It is an online newspaper which is a global face of the daily Kashmir Observer on the internet. It also publishes the Bazar Observer, Kashmir's first business newspaper.
1078:
A
Solution: Zoji La Tunnel is a under construction tunnel which will connect Sonmarg near Srinagar to Drass in Kargil.
1079:
A
Solution: Leh - Srinagar Highway connects Leh and Kargil in Ladakh to Srinagar, Baramulla and Uri and has a total length of 574 km. There are two passes on this highway i.e Fotu La at 4108 m and Zoji La at 3528 m.
1080:
C
Solution: There has been considerable improvement in terms of mobile coverage in Ladakh. In Leh and throughout Ladakh, only post-paid connections work presently. Pre-paid cards work if they have local sim cards. Widest network coverage is provided by BSNL and Airtel.
1081:
D
Solution: Chenani-Nashri Tunnel, which is situated in Jammu and Kashmir, is the longest bi-directional road tunnel in Asia at 10.89 km.
1082:
D
Solution: After the formation of the two Union Territories, 9 Projects with an outlay of Rs. 21,441 crore were transferred to the UT of Ladakh. Rs. 5,958 crores were allocated for the development of Ladakh for the fiscal year 2020 - 21.
1083:
A
Solution: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 24 th April, 2020, launched 'Swamitva Yojana' or 'Ownership Scheme' to map residential land ownership in the rural sector using modern technology like the use of drones and aimed to revolutionise property record maintenance in India.
1084:
C
Solution: The central government took initiative for the massive infrastructure development of Ladakh. This will not only benefit the local people, but will also strengthen India’s border infrastructure.
1085:
D
Solution: In Jammu and Kashmir, Digital India Land Record Modernisation Programme (DILRMP) is accepted so that people are facilitated with easy digital access to the documentation. This DILRMP aims at modernising land records to minimise the scope of land or property disputes and enhance transparency in land records maintenance system. The project is fully centrally funded.
1086:
A
Solution: Two-third of the rural families in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are covered under the National Rural Livelihood Mission.
1087:
C
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association came into existence in 1970.
1088:
C
Solution: Department of Youth Services and Sports, UT of Jammu and Kashmir came into existence in 1973.
1089:
A
Solution: Sher-i-Kashmir Sports Award was instituted in 1980.
1090:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Shubham Khajuria - Cricket Kuldeep Handoo - Wushu Bilquis Mir - Kayaking, Canoeing Chain Singh - Shooter
1091:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Rajinder Singh - Wushu Ian Dev Singh - Cricketer Chain Singh - Shooting Mehrajuddin Wadoo - Football
1092:
B
Solution: The food of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have evolved through many generations and is known to be a blend of three different cooking styles, which is Kashmiri Pandits, the Muslims and the Rajputs.
1093:
A
Solution: Two types of Madras are made by Dogra community, i.e., salty and sweet Madras.
1094:
A
Solution: The hallmark of the Dogra cuisine is Madra. It is a dish of pulses cooked with curd and garnished with khoya and dry fruits. Two types of Madras are known, i.e., salty and sweet Madras.
1095:
D
Solution: Kaahwa is a beautiful golden brown tea made with cardamom, cinnamon and crudely ground almonds. Sheer Chai or Noon (Salt) Chai is a unique beverage in Kashmir made with a special kind of tea leaves with milk, water, a pinch of baking soda and dry fruits like pistachios and almonds.
1096:
B
Solution: The food of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh have evolved through many generations and is known to be a blend of three different cooking styles, which is Kashmiri Pandits, the Muslims and the Rajputs.
1097:
B
Solution: Khatta Meat is a staple meat curry of the Dogra community. The mutton is traditionally cooked with sour pomegranate seeds, lime juice or aamchoor (dry mango powder) to bring out the unique tanginess (khatta) and flavoured with fumes of a burning charcoal soaked in mustard oil. This delicious dish is served with rice or roti.
1098:
B
Solution: Tapu is common in areas where apricot is grown in large number. The dried flour is boiled in water and then mixed with the seeds of the apricots which are nicely grinded to give a smooth texture. It is a very delicious and nutritious food.
1099:
D
Solution: Chokh Wangun (Khatte Baingan) is a popular vegetarian dish of Kashmir. This brinjal curry cooked in a spicy and sour gravy. It is flavoured with fennel seed powder and ginger powder which gives it a very nice flavour and taste. This Kashmiri dish is very simple yet flavourful. Malai Kofta is a popular vegetarian dish of Kashmir region. It is prepared with potatoes, cottage cheese, curd, cashew paste and lots of other spices. Kofta balls are cooked in heavy gravy and the dish is served with naan or paratha. Tamatar Chaman is a delicious Kashmiri style paneer cooked in a tangy gravy. Here paneer blocks are fried in mustard oil and then dunked in a tomato gravy flavoured with fennel seeds and dry ginger. It is prepared using very few ingredients, however, the dish is delicious to be had with steamed rice.
1100:
A
Solution: Momos is the most popular dish in Ladakh. It is a dumpling filled with meat or vegetables wrapped in dough. Momos are either steamed or fried and served with dipping sauce.
1101:
B
Solution: No occasion of Ladakh could be complete without butter tea (Gur Gur Cha) which is prepared with butter, milk and salt. All of this put into shaker (Gur Gur) and the tea is made. People of Ladakh drink it all day to keep their body warm and hydrated in a cold, high-altitude area. It is served in weddings, festivals and all important occasions of Ladakh.
1102:
B
Solution: Stok Monastery in Ladakh was founded by Lama Lhawang Lotus during the period of influence of king Takpa Bumlde. This monastery is a secondary of Spitok monastery. Stok Gompa belongs to the yellow-hat sect of Buddhism and the number of lamas is only 20 that reside in the monastery. Moreover oldest part of stok monastery Ladakh is 550 years old but the main assembly hall is just 50 years old.
1103:
C
Solution: The Amar Mahal Palace is a palace in Jammu, in the Indian erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir in India, which has now been converted into a Museum. It was built in the nineteenth century for Raja Amar Singh, a Dogra king by a French architect on the lines of a French Chateau. The palace was donated to the Hari-Tara charitable trust by Dr. Karan Singh for use as a museum. It has many exhibits including a golden throne weighing 120 kg, Pahari miniature and Kangra miniature paintings, a library of 25,000 antique books and many rare art collections.
1104:
A
Solution: Patnitop is a hill resort located in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on a plateau in the Shivalik belt. At a height of 2024 meters and surrounded by dense forests, forms the backdrop of Chenab River flowing nearby. This flourishing hill top boasts of three fresh water springs with ice cold water and having medicinal properties. A thick snow fall in winters is a great tourist attraction. A haven for outdoor pursuits, Patnitop is also a trailhead for numerous treks to the nearby mountains and a charm for adventure lovers. It provides for a breath taking view of the Pir Panjal range.
1105:
A
Solution: Jasrota was the Capital of Jasrotia Rajputs. It was founded by Jasdev, a Ruler of the Royal House of Jammu and Kashmir, who gave it to his brother Karan. It is situated in Kathua district. Jasrota Wildlife Sanctuary is located here. Jasrotia Rajputs meet here annually and perform Yajna in the temple inside the palace.
1106:
B
Solution: Dhani Dhar Fort is a historical monument located on a hillock about 2 km from Rajouri town. It was built by Mian Hathu, the Governor of Rajouri in mid 19 th Century. This fort was built with an aim to store food grains of Dogra Kingdom and also to hide the forces of the kingdom.
1107:
B
Solution: Overlooking the Tawi River, the Peer Kho cave temple is another well-known Shiva temple in Jammu. Igneous rocks and acacia forests serve as the backdrop to this Cave Temple. Even though there are several popular legends that are linked to the temple, the antiquity of the Peer Kho Temple cannot yet be dated with certainty. Some consider it to be the oldest historic place in the Shivalik Region. The story even goes that Jamvant, the bear God from the famous epic Ramayana meditated in this temple. This is why it is also known as the Jamvant Cave. It is widely accepted that a Shiva Lingam was formed naturally in the cave and the people of Jammu started worshipping it ardently with a lot of reverence. Another interesting part is that there are some who even believe that the cave does not just lead to other caves but to parts outside the country.
1108:
A
Solution: Nubra Valley is the northernmost part of Jammu and Kashmir, known for its orchards, scenic vistas, Bactrian camels and monasteries. Situated about 150 km from Leh, Nubra Valley is known as the Orchard of Ladakh and was originally called Ldumra which meant the valley of flowers.
1109:
A
Solution: Gurudwara Sunder Singh is the oldest gurudwara in Jammu. This gurudwara was built in 1842 by the Trust under the name of Sufi Saint Baba Sunder Singh of Ali Beigh, now in Pakistan. It is located near Raghunath Bazar in Jammu district.
1110:
D
Solution: The Winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir is Jammu.
1111:
B
Solution: Kud is a town and a notified area committee in Udhampur district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is about 10 km from the popular tourist place Patnitop and is famous for a local sweet known as "Desi Ghee Patisa" another name of the sweet made up of milk products. Desi Ghee is a milk product and patisa is known as Papdi.
1112:
C
Solution: The correct answer is Option C: 1960 . Let's understand why: Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited (JKML) is a company that was established to explore and utilize the mineral resources of the region. It's important to know the key dates related to the formation of important organizations in your state. JKML was officially set up in 1960 . So, 1960 is the correct answer for when Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited was established. The other options (1901, 1930, and 1990) are incorrect in this case.
1113:
B
Solution: KVIB (Khadi and Village Industries Board) Jammu & Kashmir was established under the Act namely, Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board Act, 1965.
1114:
B
Solution: The office of the Assistant Director Handicraft Leh was established in the year 1973. The first and the foremost aim of the department is to preserve the rich Handicraft of the area by providing training to the interested people in different Handicraft related activities.
1115:
D
Solution: In order to attract substantial investment in the state's industries and generate huge employment by utilising the available resources, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has launched the New Industrial Policy in March, 2016. It aims to promote industries within a duration of ten years i.e. from 2016 to 2026. The Government has divided the districts into two zones depending upon the level of industrial development.
1116:
D
Solution: The correct match is : Bijbahera - Wood carving industry Khrew - Cement industry Solina - Silk factory Sunderbaui - Terpentine industry
1117:
D
Solution: Resins and turpentine oil are forest products that form the base of many chemical industries. Resin processing and manufacturing centres are situated at Miran Sahib (Jammu) and Sundarbani (Rajouri). Resin is collected from pine trees in Jammu region.
1118:
C
Solution: Apples, walnut, cherry, peach, orchards and pear are extensively grown in the Kashmir valley. These are used in the industries which are indulged in the processing of fruits, making jam, jelly, juice, fruit canning, etc. Baramulla and Anantnag districts have many fruit processing and canning factories.
1119:
D
Solution: Rice is the staple food of the state and is extensively grown in the plain areas of Jammu and Kashmir region. Srinagar has a Rice Mill at Barbarshah which is quite large. A modern rice factory was setup at Lethpora (Pulwama district) in 1981. Other rice mills are established in Jammu, R. S. Pora, Vijaypur, Kathua, Hiranagar, Avantipora, Baramulla, Sapore and Anantnag.
1120:
D
Solution: Khaltsi industrial area is in Leh district of Ladakh.
1121:
C
Solution: The Chenab Textile Mill at Kathua is the leading industry employing about 8000 people. A special award is given to this mill for its contribution towards employment generation and revenue realisation.
1122:
A
Solution: Dal is a lake in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is an urban lake, which is the second largest in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the most visited place in Srinagar by tourists and locals. View of Dal Lake are completely different in 4 seasons. It is integral to tourism and recreation in Kashmir and is named the "Lake of Flowers", "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir" or "Srinagar's Jewel". The lake is also an important source for commercial operations in fishing and water plant harvesting.
1123:
A
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.
1124:
A
Solution: Shivkhori is a famous cave shrine of Hindus devoted to lord Shiva, situated in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir state in India. Khori means cave (Guffa) and Shiv Khori thus denotes Shiva's cave. This natural cave is about 200 metres long, one metre wide and two to three metres high and contains a self made lingam, which according to the people is unending.
1125:
C
Solution: Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, which is situated at Bandipora District of Indian state Jammu & Kashmir.
1126:
C
Solution: Badshah Tomb is one more historical monument in the beautiful valley of Kashmir. It is located in the Zaina Kadal area of Shahr-e-Khaas. This historical Badshah Tomb is an architectural site of the 15 th century. Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin made this tomb in memory of his mother. It is a mark of the final resting place of her.
1127:
D
1128:
C
Solution: The Legislative Assembly was initially composed of 100 members, later increased to 111 by the then Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir (Twentieth Amendment) Act of 1988. Of these, 24 seats are designated for the territorial constituencies of the state that came under Pakistani control in 1947. These seats remain officially vacant as per section 48 of the then state constitution and now also in The Constitution of India.
1129:
C
Solution: "Lieutenant Governor" means the Adminstrator of the Union territory appointed by the President under article 239.
1130:
D
Solution: Election Commission is appointed by the President under article 324 of the Constitution of India in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
1131:
A
1132:
D
Solution: From 1679 to 1684, there were two wars fought in Ladakh. In the first war, Tibetan forces combined with Mongol army led by Commander Galden Tahwang defeated Deleg Namgyal who got assistance from mughal army in the Battle of Khardhmar.
1133:
B
Solution: Nemagon established his capital in Shey (near Leh). Shey was also known as Nariskorsoom.
1134:
C
Solution: Tsepal Namgyal built the beautiful Stok Palace which remains the present residence of the royal family of Ladakh.
1135:
A
Solution: Rgyalbu Rin-Chen He was son of Lha-Chen-Dnos-Grub (1300 - 1325 AD). Due to political conflicts, he was forced to migrate to North Kashmir. Kashmir at that time was invaded by Dulacha, a General of Mongol King Khwarezm. He setup a strong empire in Kashmir and adopted the Islam religion. He became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir. He was called Rin-Chen Shah or Shadruddin Shah.
1136:
D
Solution: King Lalitaditya (724 - 761 AD) of Karkota dynasty, subjugated Ladakh in 7 th century. He
established his control over Ladakh and parts of Tibet by crushing many local rebellions like the Daradasa and Bhuthia community.
1137:
B
Solution: The rulers after Nyima Namgyal were Phuntsog Namgyal (1739 - 1753) and Tsewang Namgyal (1753 - 1782). They were weak rulers. The region of Ladakh faced constant threats from the Afghans headed by Ahmed Shah Abdali who was the new ruler of Kashmir.
1138:
B
Solution: Nyima Namgyal was a progressive ruler. He established the first paper mill and imported hand printing devices from China for the printing of Buddhist texts.
1139:
A
1140:
D
Solution: Ladakhis believe that they are descendants of a blended race of Dards, Mons and Mongols.
1141:
B
Solution: The Treaty of Chushul ended the conflict between the Sikhs and the Tibetans for Ladakh. British Captain Canningham went to Ladakh to end the conflict.
1142:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Establishment and constitution of Halqa Panchayat - Section 4 The disqualification for membership of Halqa Panchayat - Section 6 Power and functions of Halqa Panchayat - Section 13 Panchayati Adalat - Section 48
1143:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Halqa Panchayat - Village Level Block Development Council - Block Level District Planning and Development Board - District Level State Election Commission - State Level
1144:
A
Solution: The Gupkar Alliance was formed by all regional parties such as Mehbooba Mufti’s PDP and Farooq Abdulla’s National Conference (NC), etc.
1145:
C
Solution: BJP emerged as the single largest party in the Panchayat election of 2020 in Jammu and Kashmir.
1146:
C
1147:
A
Solution: Halqa Majlis are the voters who have their names in the Electoral Roll of the Halqa Panchayats.
1148:
C
Solution: The Sarpanch is directly elected by the electorate of the Halqa Panchayat.
1149:
B
Solution: The quorum which is required to conduct a meeting is of 3 members.
1150:
A
Solution: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir started an ambitious and extensive programme of reaching out the people at the grassroot level to create in the rural masses an earnest desire for decent standard of living. This programme is known as ‘Back to Village’ Programme.
1151:
D
Solution: The Governor may also remove the State Election Commissioner from his office, if he is declared as insolvent or of unsound mind, if he engages in any other duties outside his office during his term of office or if he is sentenced to imprisonment.
1152:
D
1153:
B
Solution: 5 th Amendment Act, 1963 came into existence on 14 th October, 1963. By this Amendment Act, Clauses (c) and (d) of Section 50 (4) have been omitted. In Section 50 (6), 8 members instead of 6 are inserted which are nominated by the Governor of the State from different areas like Science, Art, Literature, Cooperative Movement, etc. to the Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir.
1154:
B
Solution: Thexa0United Nations Security Council Resolutionxa047, adopted on 21 st April 1948, concerns the resolution of thexa0Kashmir conflict. After hearing arguments from both India and Pakistan, the Council increased the size of the UN Commission created by the formerxa0Resolution 39xa0to five members, instructed the Commission to go to thexa0subcontinentxa0and help the governments of India and Pakistan restore peace and order to the region and prepare for axa0plebiscitexa0to decide the fate ofxa0Kashmir.
1155:
D
1156:
C
Solution: The Legislative Assembly may make laws for any part of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir related to : (i) any matters specified in the State List of the Constitution, except "Police" and "Public Order", and (ii) any matter in the Concurrent List applicable to Union Territories.
1157:
C
Solution: Parliament needs the Jammu & Kashmir government's approval for applying laws in the state - except in cases of defence, foreign affairs, finance, and communications.
1158:
D
1159:
B
Solution: All Central Laws and other laws of the Fifth Schedule is applicable to the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Every proceeding pending before a Court (other than High Court), tribunal, authority or officer in any area of the State of Jammu and Kashmir shall be transferred to the corresponding Court, tribunal, authority or officer of that Union Territory.
1160:
C
Solution: The new Union Territory of Ladakh consists of two districts of Kargil and Leh. The rest of the former State of Jammu and Kashmir is in the new Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
1161:
A
Solution: In the 1970s, the first Western School was established by Lamdon Social Welfare Society.
1162:
C
Solution: In late 19 th century, the Moravian Mission opened a school in Leh and the British government made it mandatory for every Ladakhi family to send atleast one Ladakhi child to school. But, the Ladakhis resisted this order fearing that it was a tactic to convert them to Christianity.
1163:
A
Solution: 112 Ambulances including 48 Advanced Life Support (ALS) and 64 Basic Life Support (BLS) under 108 Ambulance Service and 286 existing Patient Transport Ambulances under 102 Ambulance Service are provided. These are fitted with Vehicle Tracking Management System (VTMS) and were launched under the JK Emergency Medical Service The programme was launched by Lieutenant Governor Girish Chandra Murmu on 24 th March, 2020 in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
1164:
D
Solution: The target groups for the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya Scheme are girls from SC/ST/OBC, BPL families and general category (orphan girls). Till now, 15 such schools have been setup.
1165:
C
Solution: The initiative taken by the State Government to develop elementary education in Jammu and Kashmir is to provide free textbooks to all the children studying in elementary classes.
1166:
C
Solution: The College of Engineering and Technology of Jammu and Kashmir is in Rajouri.
1167:
A
Solution: Sonam Wangchuk is an Engineer and Education Reformist from Ladakh. In 1988 with some of his friends, he started Students' Educational and Cultural Movement of Ladakh (SECMOL).
1168:
A
Solution: Cluster University of Jammu has been established in the year 2016 in Jammu and Kashmir.
1169:
A
Solution: Hindi is the medium of instruction for school education in Jammu and Kashmir.
1170:
A
Solution: Batote is a town in Ramban district of Jammu division. It is a popular tourist destination. It is a Tourist Paradise with the Chenab Gorge and Patnitop mountain ranges lying in close proximity of the region.
1171:
C
Solution: Thanamandi is a town and a municipal committee in Rajouri district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. Thanamandi lies on Mughal Road. The town is sacred for the people as it is home to the most important Sufi saint Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah. The place called Shahdara Sharief houses the mausoleum of Babaji in the town. The Mughals used to stay here during their journey from Delhi to Kashmir and vice versa. Thanamandi is significant because a severe conflict took place here between Zial-ul-Aabdeen and his brother Sultan Ali Shah of Kashmir.
1172:
A
Solution: Built to commemorate Sheikh Noor-ud-din (Patron saint of Kashmiris), Charar-i-Sharief is the oldest sacred shrine in the state of Jammu & Kashmir. This 600 years old wooden shrine is not only popular with Muslim devotees but is also highly revered by Hindus. Charar-i-Sharief is in Budgam district in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India.
1173:
B
Solution: The temple was constructed by Raja Guje Singh of Jammu and is considered one of the oldest in Jammu. It is linked to the visit of Shankaracharya in the ninth century AD. The temple, constructed much later, is considered sacred because of the self-originated Shivalinga (Svayambhuva Shiva linga). One of the most revered Shiva Shrines in the city, the Lord is worshipped here in the Swachananda form having five faces representing the totality of Shiva in his most abstract form. Hence it is known as Panchvaktar. The temple is also popularly known as 'Rupay Wala Mandir' as coins have been embedded in the floor slabs. It seems that there were also inscriptions in Dogri script on the exterior of the surrounding walls. The temple is situated in a lane off the Residency Road barely a kilometer from the Raghunath Bazar.
1174:
A
Solution: Hari Parbat Fort is an ancient fort in the state of Jammu and Kashmir that dates back to the days of Mughal. Originally, the fort was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar but its present edifice owed itself to the Afghan governor Shuja Shah Durrani, who ruled Kashmir during 18 th century. The fort is epitome of religious shrine. It has Sharika Devi Temple on its western slope and the Muslim shrine of Makhdoom Sahib and Akhund Mullah Shah on southern side. Sikh holy shrine of Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi has also enshrines within the premises of the fort. The Kathi Darwaja is the main entrance to the fort.
1175:
A
Solution: The Phyang Gompa or Monastery is located at a distance of 6 km from the Srinagar-Leh highway and 17 km from Leh that stands on a hillock. This monastery was constructed in the 16 th century by the Namgyal head. You will discover hundreds of wooden and bronze statues of all Buddhist Goddesses and gods collectively. You get to celebrate the festival of Gang-Sngon Tsedup that is held in the second week of the first month of the Tibetan Calendar and the delights include mask dances, folk dances, and rituals performed by the monks of the Gompa.
1176:
C
Solution: The Dargah of Peer Budhan Ali Shah is situated at Satwari area of Jammu. It is world famous and is associated with Guru Nanak Ji and sixth guru Guru Hargobind Ji. Budhan Shah, a Muhammedan, belonged to a family of Chieftains but left everything to become a Sufi mystic. Budhan Shah is visited by both the Sikhs and Muslims in the region.
1177:
A
1178:
A
Solution: Drass is a Hill Station located in Jammu & Kashmir. It is often referred to as "The Gateway to Ladakh". It is the coldest place in India and considered the coldest inhabited place in the world after Siberia.
1179:
B
Solution: Nestled in the mountains hidden from the main road, Hemis monastery is the spiritual center of the Drukpa lineage or the 'Red Hat sect'. Hemis gompa is famed for being the largest and richest monastery in Ladakh. It was founded in the 1630s by Stag Tsang Raspa under the royal patronage of King Singge Namgyal.
Hemis monastery is located at a distance of 40 km from Leh town. Thousands of tourists from all over the world assemble at the monastery to celebrate Hemis Tsechu (Tsechu means the tenth day on which the annual monastery festival is carried out) which is dedicated to Padmasambhava or Guru Rinpoche.
1180:
A
Solution: In Leh district, Scheduled Caste population constitutes 0.4% and Scheduled Tribes constitute 71.81% of the total population.
1181:
B
Solution: In Kargil district, Scheduled Caste population constitutes 0% and Scheduled Tribes constitute 86.9% of the total population.
1182:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Scheduled Tribes of Leh in UT of Ladakh - 71.80% Scheduled Tribes of Kargil in UT of Ladakh - 86.90% Hindu population in Leh district of UT of Ladakh - 17.14%
1183:
B
Solution: The correct match is : District of UT of Jammu and Kashmir with the highest child population - Anantnag District of UT of Jammu and Kashmir with the lowest population density - Doda District of UT of Jammu and Kashmir with the lowest sex ratio - Kupwara District of UT of Jammu and Kashmir with the lowest child population - Samba
1184:
A
Solution: According to the Census 2011, Jammu district in UT of Jammu and Kashmir has the highest population of 15,29,958 and Leh in UT of Ladakh region has the lowest population of 1,33,487.
1185:
D
Solution: The two districts of Jammu and Kashmir, Kulgam and Shopian, have the highest sex ratio i.e. 951.
1186:
A
1187:
B
Solution: The district with highest child population is Anantnag (2,06,283).
1188:
A
Solution: Both Central and Eastern Ladakh are predominantly Buddhist, while Western Ladakh is mainly Shia Muslim.
1189:
B
Solution: Jammu is the winter capital of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the headquarters and the largest city in Jammu district of the union territory. Lying on the banks of the river Tawi, the city of Jammu, with an area of 240 km 2 (93 square mile), is surrounded by the Himalayas in the north and the northern - plains in the south. Jammu is the second most populous city of the union territory.
1190:
B
Solution: In mid 8 th century, the Dhar dynasty was weakened by facing several attacks from neighbouring regions of Poonch, Kashmir and outside invasions. The weakening of this dynasty led to the emergence of a stronger dynasty known as Dev Dynasty.
1191:
A
Solution: Dhruv Dev gave shelter to Sikh warrior Banda Bahadur and helped him to rise against Mughals. He consolidated his empire and became an independent ruler.
1192:
A
Solution: Assertion (A): Kashmir came under several dynasties including the rule of Central Asia and Bactrian empire. Reason (R): Kashmir was under the rule of Kushans and the Huns as they were powerful and defeated native rulers of Kashmir. Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true. Kashmir's history indeed includes periods of rule by various dynasties from Central Asia and the Bactrian empire. Additionally, the assertion that Kashmir was ruled by powerful dynasties like the Kushans and the Huns, who defeated native rulers, is also true. The reason provides an explanation for why Kashmir came under the rule of these dynasties, thereby supporting the assertion. Hence, Option A: Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) is the correct choice.
1193:
B
1194:
C
Solution: Kashmir came under the rule of Shah Jahan (son of Jahangir) in 1628 AD. He was also an art lover who built Chashme Shahi Garden through his Governor Ali Mardan Khan in 1632 AD.
1195:
C
Solution: The Mughal Governors in Kashmir were corrupt. They started looting people. There was a steep rise in crime and violence. Due to this misrule, two Kashmiri noblemen, Miri Muquim Kant and Khwaja Zahir Didmari invited Ahmad Shah Abdali Durrani of Kabul (Commander of Nadir Shah), who was at Lahore in 1752 to capture Kashmir. In 1753, Ahmad Shah Abdali again sent his army under Commander Abdullah Khan Ishaq Aqasi to conquer Kashmir. A battle was fought at Shepian where Mughal Army was defeated and Kashmir was conquered by the Afghans.
1196:
C
Solution: On the request of Pandit Birbal Dhar and Rajakak Dhar, Maharaja Ranjit Singh sent 30,000 Sikh soldiers. These soldiers fought with the Afghan Army and defeated them in 1819. With this, Kashmir was included in the Sikh dynasty.
1197:
A
Solution: Sikh ruled in Kashmir from 1819 - 1846 AD.
1198:
B
Solution: Rajatarangini, the book on Kashmir’s history, details about the rule of Achaemenid Empire in Kashmir. According to this book, Kashmir came under the rule of Achaemenians of Persia and ruled by King Cyrus from 600 - 400 BC.
1199:
A
Solution: Hashmat Ullah Khan was born in 1954 in Srinagar. He is a Kashmiri Kani Shawl promoter and entrepreneur. This is a famous type of Shawl belonging from the Kanihama area of Kashmir and is famous since the time of Mughals. Hashmat Ullah received Padma Shri Award in 2009 for his efforts to revive the weaving of this type of shawl.
1200:
B
Solution: Moti Lal Kemmu was a famous playwright (1933 - 2018) from Kashmir. He was born in 1933 in Srinagar. He graduated from Jammu and Kashmir University in 1953. He wrote, acted and directed plays in Kashmiri. Some of his important plays include Teen Asangati Aikanki, Lal Drayas Lol Re, Trunove, Tshai, Natak Truche, Tota Tol Aina, etc. He received the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1982 for his contribution to Kashmiri Literature as a playwright.
1201:
B
Solution: Ghulam Rasul Santosh was born in 1929 in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.
1202:
C
Solution: Kacho Sikandar Khan was an eminent writer from Kargil district of Ladakh. He was born in 1917. He belonged to the Gasho family of Chiktan. He had a good command over the Urdu and Persian languages.
1203:
C
Solution: 'Afkaar-e-Pareshan' is the autobiography of Kacho Sikandar Khan. In his autobiography he pained the erosion of Ladakh's traditional communal harmony, the deterioration of moral values and growing corruption in society.
1204:
A
Solution: Mian Bashir Ahmed was born in 1923 in Wanghat of Kashmir. He is a politician and a religious person. He remained the member of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly for four times.
1205:
B
Solution: Mehar Chand Mahajan was the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir during the Reign of Maharaja Hari Singh.
1206:
A
Solution: Syed Mir Qasim was born in 1921 in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. He was the Chief Minister of the state from 1971 to 1975. His political life started with Quit Kashmir Political Movement during
India's freedom struggle. He drafted the Kashmir Constitution and served successfully in various state and union positions. He established the Indian National Congress (The Congress Party) in the state.
1207:
A
Solution: Omar Abdullah was born on 10 th March, 1970 in Rochford town in England. He is a politician from Jammu and Kashmir and the son of Farooq Abdullah. From 2001 to 2002, he remained as the Union Minister of State for External Affairs in Atal Bihari Vajpayee's NDA Government. In 2002, he became the President of the National Conference (Political Party). Again in 2006, he was re-elected as the President of this political party. He was appointed as the 11 th and the youngest Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 2009 to 2015.
1208:
B
Solution: Hamza Makhdoom also referred as Mehboob-ul-Alam and Sultan-ul-Arifeen. He was born in the Tujjar village of Baramulla district. His father was called Baba Usman. Hamza Makhdoom studied in a Monastery for a year and later in a Madrasa, he studied philosophy, logics, ethics, jurisprudence, mysticism, etc. He died at an age of 82 in the year 1576 in Srinagar. His Shrine is known as Makhdoom Sahib or Hazrat Sultan-ul-Arifeen which is an important pilgrimage centre of Kashmir.
1209:
A
Solution: Nur Canal (constructed by Suya during Avantivarman's reign) is 13 km long drawing water from river Jhelum at Shadipur.
1210:
C
Solution: Kishan Ghar are wholesale markets for farmers developed at Rajbagh (Srinagar) and Jammu.
1211:
B
Solution: One of the landmark achievement of Floriculture Department of Jammu and Kashmir has been the establishment of Tulip Garden, first of its kind, in Siraj Bagh, Srinagar. It is the largest Tulip Garden of Asia situated at the foothills of Zabarwan mountains. The garden witnesses highest inflow of tourists.
1212:
A
Solution: The plains and hills in Jammu are dominated by wheat, rice, maize, pulses, fodder and oilseeds.
1213:
C
Solution: The canal that irrigates the areas of Kupwara, Sopore, and Handwara in Jammu and Kashmir is Lalkul (Option C). It plays a vital role in providing water for irrigation to these regions. Martand (Option A) is not known for irrigating these specific areas. Zainagir (Option B) and Sharabkul (Option D) are not typically associated with irrigation in the mentioned areas. So, the correct answer is Option C: Lalkul .
1214:
D
Solution: The Parimpur Canal takes its water from the Dudh-Ganga at Parimpura. It is 8 kilometer long.
1215:
B
Solution: Rice is the staple food of the Kashmiris. It is a kharif crop and is sown in March - April and harvested in autumn. Cultivation of rice requires hot and moist climate. It is grown mostly in the Valley of Kashmir at 2100 m above sea level.
1216:
B
Solution: Rabi crops are grown in winters and harvested in spring. They are wheat, barley, oilseeds, peas and fodder crops.
1217:
C
Solution: The entire region of Ladakh receives water for irrigation from Indus and its tributaries as well as Nullah, Drass, Suru, Kangi and Wakha rivers. In this region, the construction of tubewells is possible due to the presence of thick rocks. In Ladakh region, there are several small canals, locally known as Mayur. These canals (Mayurs) play a vital role in the agricultural landuse of Ladakh.
1218:
B
Solution: The Kashmir Valley is called Rice Bowl of the region. Kashmir is also famous for the cultivation of Mushkbudji (aromatic) rice. In the plain areas of Jammu region, rice is sown in June - July and harvested in autumn.
1219:
C
Solution: Shopian district is famous for Horticulture Sector and is known as Apple Bowl of Jammu and Kashmir.
1220:
A
Solution: Ganderbal district is famous for the highest number of lakes in the region. For example, Manasbal lake, Gangabal lake, lake of Vaishnosar, Gadsar lake, Kheer Bhawani temple, Narang temple, etc. It is known as the 'District of Lakes'.
1221:
A
Solution: According to the Archaeologist Sir A. Stein, Anantnag district got its name from the Great Spring 'Ananta Naga' issuing at the Southern end of its town, which means 'The Land of Countless Springs'.
1222:
A
Solution: Udhampur has Northern Command headquarters of the Indian Army.
1223:
C
Solution: Srinagar is known as the 'Venice of the East' or the 'Kashmiri Venice'.
1224:
B
Solution: Jammu district is known as 'City of Temples'. It is the Winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
1225:
B
Solution: Pulwama is also famous for its archaeological monuments like the Avantishwar Temple, the Shrine of Shah Hamdari and Temple Jwalamukhi. It is known as 'Anand of Kashmir' or 'Dudha-Kul of Kashmir' due to its high milk production.
1226:
B
Solution: Baramulla is the largest in the Kashmir valley with area of 4243 km 2 .
1227:
A
Solution: Ramban is a newly created district of Jammu region which was carved out of erstwhile Doda district. Ramban got the status of district on 1 st April, 2007.
1228:
C
Solution: To promote the regional art, culture and languages, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir setup the organisation 'Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages'. It was established in 1958. The academy was declared an autonomous body in 1963.
1229:
A
Solution: Naya Kashmir Plan was written in Urdu language and compiled in the book Tehreek-e-Hurriyat-e-Kashmir. It contained economic and social reforms to improve the life of Kashmiris.
1230:
C
Solution: In February 1856, Gulab Singh nominated his son Ranbir Singh as ruler of Jammu and Kashmir. Being a patron of Arts and Literature, Ranbir Singh encouraged research and founded a good library of Sanskrit and Persian manuscripts.
1231:
D
Solution: On 16 th March 1846, the 'Treaty of Amritsar' was signed between the British Government and the ruler of Jammu 'Raja Gulab Singh'. Maharaja Gulab Singh became the ruler of Kashmir, but according to the treaty he was a vassal of the British and had to pay an annual tribute in acknowledgment of their supremacy. Maharaja Gulab Singh had already annexed Ladakh region. Thus, a new state with three distinct regions, viz, Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh was formed under the rule of Maharaja Gulab Singh.
1232:
C
Solution: Kashmir's first political party All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference was launched in the middle of 1932. Sheikh Abdullah became its President and started addressing the people from October 1932.
1233:
C
Solution: Skardu is now a part of Pakistan occupied Kashmir. Skardu is the main town of Baltistan along the wide bank of the river Indus. Skardu is the largest district of the Northern Areas.
1234:
B
Solution: The total area held by the Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir in India is 42,241 square km. The length of LoC in Jammu and Kashmir is 776 km.
1235:
D
1236:
C
Solution: Greater Himalayan ranges lie to the North of Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. The altitude increases steadily towards the North. Greater Himalayas comprises of Zanskar and Karakoram ranges and its average height is 6100 m.
1237:
A
Solution: The average height of Zanskar range in Jammu and Kashmir is between 4500 to 6100 m. In the North, Kashmir range forms the part of Zanskar range and also forms the North-Eastern border of the Kashmir valley. There are a few peaks in the Zanskar range having a height of 6100 m above sea level.
1238:
A
Solution: The area of Ladakh under Indian administration is 59,146 sq kms. Ladakh lies in the coordinates 34°10' N and 77°34' E.
1239:
A
Solution: Surma dance in Dogri reflects the pain of a newly married girl whose husband is away in the army. Thus, this song also shows the desire of reunion.
1240:
A
Solution: Karak is a tale ballet, sung by Jogies. It is performed along with dance. It is popular amongst the Jogi Commuity in Udhampur district. It is performed by three Jogies with accompaniment of musical instrument known as Rabab.
1241:
B
Solution: Kud ritual dance is performed in the honour of local Deity or Gram Devta by the farmers of Jammu region during night.
1242:
D
Solution: The Ras or Bhagat Mandalis, usually from adjoining states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh come to perform in Jammu.
1243:
A
Solution: The origin of the Sufiyana Kalam form of music can be traced back to the 15 th century AD from Iran.
1244:
B
Solution: Habba Khatoon was a renowned princess of Kashmir.
1245:
C
Solution: Geetru is a dance form which is famous in Dogra Pahari area of Jammu. It is performed on the occasion of feasts, festivals and marriages by the rural folks.
1246:
B
Solution: Gwatri dance reflects cultural tradition and historical heritage of Jammu and Kashmir region. In this form, singers narrate some text and Gwatri dancers perform it simultaneously. This dance represents a harmonious mixture of enchanting melodious songs with unique dance steps.
1247:
B
Solution: Sozni is the most delicate and beautiful embroidery work which takes years to complete even one shawl. It is mainly done on Pashmina shawls, woollen shawls, salwar-kameez and sarees with thin needles.
1248:
B
Solution: Phulkari is a type of embroidery using bright floral designs. The word 'Phul' means 'Flower' and 'Kari' means 'Craft'.
1249:
A
Solution: Tsug-dul is used as a blanket and made of six strips, whereas Tsug-gdan is used as a spreadsheet along the walls of rooms and kitchens in Ladakhi homes.
1250:
C
Solution: Gabba is made by recycling old woollen blankets which are washed, milled and dyed in various colours. After colouring these blankets, these are stitched together and backed with waste cotton cloth.
1251:
A
Solution: Zain-ul-Abidin or Bud-Shah of Shah Mir dynasty brought a revolution in the art world. He was not only a great art lover but brought artisans from as far as Persia and Iran to teach different art forms to local artisans.
1252:
B
Solution: Shahtoosh is popularly known as the 'King of Wool' which is procured from the skin of the Chiru, a Tibetan antelope found on the Tibetan plateau. Chiru is an endangered species, declared by CITES (the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species).
1253:
C
Solution: The threads of Jamavar shawls dyed before weaving. The shawl depicts architectural and mythological figures interwoven with landscape designs.
1254:
B
Solution: The ornaments in Jammu and Kashmir are designed with immaculate precision and require skilled craftsmanship. Srinagar is famous for its precious and semi-precious jewellery of both traditional as well as modern designs.
1255:
C
Solution: The Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, launched the Project Snow Leopard in 2009 in Trans-Himalayan regions of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim and Arunachal
Pradesh.
1256:
B
Solution: Hemis National Park is located in the Eastern Ladakh. The area of the park is about 4400 square km.
1257:
A
Solution: The correct match is : Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary - Jammu Limber Wildlife Sanctuary - Baramulla Baltal Thajwas Wildlife Sanctuary - Ganderbal Hokersar Wildlife Sanctuary - Srinagar
1258:
A
Solution: Being part of the wetland reserve under Ramsar site, it is actual known as Tso Moriri Wetland Conservation Reserve and one cannot pitch any tents or construct anything near the banks of the lake. It is the highest Ramsar site in the world. A large number of flora and fauna is found in the region.
1259:
A
Solution: Pir Panjal Markhor is the largest wild goat in the world found only in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. It comes under Schedule I species (provide absolute protection) of the Indian Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 and the Jammu and Kashmir Wildlife Protection Act, 1978.
1260:
D
Solution: Markhor Wild Goat Recovery Program was implemented in Hirpora in Southern Kashmir, Lachipora and Limber Wildlife Sancturies and Kazinag National Park in North Kashmir. Ladakhi Urial is found in Hemis National Park, Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary and Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary.
1261:
A
Solution: Dachigam National Park is located 22 km away from Srinagar. The area of the park is about 141 sq km with an altitude varying between 1700 and 4300 metres. The park has been a protected area since 1910. The park got its name from the ten villages (Dachigam) that were relocated to create this park.
1262:
B
Solution: Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary is a cold desert wildlife sanctuary which is located in the East of Leh district and encloses two high altitude lakes, Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri. It is spread over an area of 134 square km.
1263:
B
Solution: In Jammu and Kashmir, there are 8 wetland sites and 3 wetlands i.e., Wular lake, Hokera and Surinsar Mansar Lake are recognised as Ramsar Convention Site which are of international importance.
1264:
A
Solution: Kazinag National Park was created after the Kargil War and based on the increasing pressure to protect the endangered and rare Markhor Wild Goat. It is located close to Line of Control in Baramulla district.
1265:
A
Solution: Achi Lhamo is adopted by Ladhaki people.
1266:
A
Solution: The Takshon or Shon dance, is a legacy of the royalty of Ladakh. Originally, this dance is presented in honour of the kings of Ladakh on the eve of New Year.
1267:
A
Solution: Jabro dance is mainly performed by nomadic people of Changthang and Rong areas of Ladakh region during Losar festival.
1268:
C
Solution: Bakhan song is characterised by beautiful rhythms. This folk song is sung without the use of any musical instrument. It is a widely prevalent form of mass entertainment in Kashmir region. The song has irregular and various modulations in its tone and note.
1269:
D
Solution: The most popular string instrument in folk music is the Rabab. It was introduced by Zain-ul-Abidin in Kashmir from Turkistan.
1270:
A
Solution: Damian instrument is like a Guitar, made of 6 strings. The instrument is very famous among the nomadic people, who reside in the Changthang, Ladakh region.
1271:
C
Solution: King is the most interesting folk musical instrument of Jammu region. It has a long round wooden bar with two gourd resonators placed vertically on it. It is played especially in Karkan (ballads having eligious themes) music.
1272:
A
Solution: Henzae is a traditional and ancient form of singing which is practiced by Kashmiri Pandits in their festivals. It is the oldest form of Kashmiri folk song.
1273:
A
Solution: Keekli is a dance of Jammu, in which girls hold each other's opposite hand and rotated fastly but in a balanced way. It is a very simple but entertaining form of dance which requires no instrument.
1274:
B
Solution: Phummaniyan is performed by young people on the occasion of Gugga Navami around August to September months. It is a religious festival celebrated the day after Janmashtami. Phummaniyan is related to a musical term and means rhythmical movement of the body with gestures. This dance is special for its 'mudras'. This dance is performed with some instruments like drums, trumpets, etc.
1275:
A
Solution: Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are found in the dry ranges of the Himalayan region e.g. in Ladakh region. These are coniferous forests. Along with xerophytic shrubs, trees like deodar, oak, ash, olive are also found in these forests. In Jammu and Kashmir, these forests are found at an altitude between 3000 - 3500 m in the Kathai range of Kashmir, Kishtwar and Udil range of Chenab valley.
1276:
B
Solution: The vegetation in Sub-Alpine and Alpine Forests varies from the lush green margs (Alpine pasture) to evergreen conifers. Alpine forests are divided into two categories i.e. Moist Alpine and Dry Alpine.
1277:
A
Solution: As per the ISFR, 2019, Poonch district has high forest cover of about 2107.7 square km.
1278:
C
Solution: Ladakh Region has 36 square km (0.11% of its total geographical area) forest area which the lowest in the two Union territories.
1279:
A
Solution: Important plant species of Alpine forests are junipers, betula, pinus, abies, pyrus, shrubby rhododendrons, salix, etc.
1280:
A
Solution: Those forests which are permanently marked either for the production of timber or other forest produce in which right of grazing and cultivation is allowed are known as reserved forests. The reserved forests (17643 square km) cover 87.21% of the total forest area.
1281:
C
Solution: In Ladakh, Himalayan Dry Temperate forests are also found and trees include Salix, Poplar and Local Willow. Poplar and willow are among the most important trees of Ladakh.
1282:
A
Solution: Dachigam National Park was established by the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir but declared a National Park in 1981. It is the Northernmost and most elevated reserve in the Indian sub-continent. Marsar lake is the important lake in this region, from which the Dagwan river originate.
1283:
B
Solution: Kishtwar National Park is located in Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The area of the park is about 400 square km. It was established in 1981.
1284:
D
Solution: Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary is also called Daksum Wildlife Sanctuary and is located in Anantnag district of Kashmir, 85 km South of Srinagar. It spreads over an area of 20 sq km. It was established in 1981.
1285:
B
Solution: Raja Gulab Singh, under the suzerainty of Ranjit Singh sent his General Zorawar Singh to invade Ladakh in 1834. King Tshespal Namgyal was dethroned and exiled. Maharaja Gulab Singh, after crushing a rebellion in Ladakh, ceded the region into Dogra empire.
1286:
C
Solution: On 30 th March 1965, Karan Singh became the first Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
1287:
B
Solution: In 1939, under Sheikh Abdullah's leadership, a special session of the Muslim Conference changed its name to National Conference and opened it to people of all religions.
1288:
B
Solution: Dogra rulers appointed Governor (Wazir) to look after the administration in Ladakh. Ladakh was divided into three Tehsils - Leh, Skardu and Kargil. Leh was made as Summer Capital and Skardu as Winter Capital of Ladakh for six months, alternatively.
1289:
B
Solution: On 26 th October 1947, the Instrument of Accession was signed by the then Governor-General Lord Mountbatten, by Sheikh Abdullah and by Mehr Chand Mahajan, the Prime Minister of Kashmir who represented Maharaja Hari Singh. India got the power to make laws for the state on mattes of defense, external affairs and communication.
1290:
A
Solution: Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru came to Kashmir in support of the movement, but he was also arrested by the orders of the Maharaja. This was followed by major protests, marches and demonstrations in the Valley of Kashmir.
1291:
B
Solution: In July 1949, a 'Line of Control' was defined between India and Pakistan. This line demarcated the boundary between India and Pakistan.
1292:
A
Solution: On 21 st September, 1931, Sheikh Abdullah was imprisoned along with other leaders in Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar.
1293:
C
Solution: India gained freedom from British rule on 15 th August 1947. It was decided to divide India into two parts i.e. India and Pakistan. When India became independent, the ruler of a princely state could enter into a standstill agreement with either or both of the independent dominions, India and Pakistan. Maharaja Hari Singh could not decide at that time as there were lot of conflicts faced between Hindus and Muslims.
Finding the Maharaja hesitant in joining, Pakistan engineered a massive raid into Kashmir by her tribal people on 22 th October, 1947.
1294:
A
Solution: In 1834, Gulab Singh sent his ablest general Zorawar Singh to take control of all the territory between Jammu and the Tibet border. Zorawar Singh's conquest of Ladakh broke the Kashmiri - Ladakhi monopoly on Tibet trade and the Tibetan pashmina wool started finding its way into British territory.
1295:
A
Solution: Zarkul Canal was constructed by King Zain-ul-Abidin and draws water from Nullah Sind at Prang.
1296:
A
Solution: The Thikasay Canal is taken out from the right bank of the Indus river. It provides water to the villages of Ranbirpura, situated on a low terrace of the Indus. About 120 acres of cultivated area of Ranbirpura village is irrigated by the Thikasay canal.
1297:
B
Solution: Rajmash (Rajma) is an important crop grown in Jammu and Kashmir. Two clusters are set up in Bhaderwah (Doda district) and in Kishtwar district. Bhaderwah Rajmash is famous for its taste and exceptional cooking qualities. Rajmash is also grown extensively in Doda and Ramban districts.
1298:
D
Solution: Scheme for Mushroom Development is a Jammu and Kashmir state sponsored scheme. To encourage the production of button mushrooms, three divisions are made. The first is the Indo-Dutch Project that is at Harran (Budgam district). It was started in 1985.
1299:
A
Solution: The Tulip Garden of Kashmir is the largest Tulip Garden of Asia situated at the foothills of Zabarwan mountains. The garden witnesses highest inflow of tourists.
1300:
D
Solution: Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture is a Central Government run scheme, started on 1 st April, 2014. It covers the areas of pre, during and post production management, processing and marketing of fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, saffron, flowers and aromatic plants. It is running High Density Apple Plantation Scheme at Zainapora (Shopian) and Rangreth (Budgam).
1301:
A
Solution: The variety of horticultural products of Jammu and Kashmir has earned world wide fame because of its good quality and taste. The fruit crops grown in the state are apple, almonds, walnuts, pears, cherries and apricots in temperate areas and mango, citrus, litchi, papaya, guava etc.
1302:
D
Solution: Jammu irrigates its region from Ranbir Singh Canal System, Pratap Canal System and Ravi-Tawi Irrigation Complex.
1303:
A
Solution: Saffron is grown in Pulwama district where saffron cultivation is the primary occupation.
1304:
B
Solution: Barley is grown during the summer season in Ladakh. Maize is sown in July and August.
1305:
C
Solution: Huien Tsang, the famous Chinese traveller passed some time in Poonch district in the 6 th Century and stated this area as a part of Kashmir which was known as 'Mini Kashmir'.
1306:
B
Solution: Udhampur is situated in the Shivalik range of the Himalayan mountains. The district is known as Land of Devika and Land of Bowlis. It shares its borders with Reasi and Ramban districts in the North, Doda district in the East, Samba and Kathua districts in the South and Jammu district in the West.
1307:
A
Solution: Rajouri is the birth place of Sikh General Banda Singh Bahadur. A famous Hot Water Sulphur Spring, namely 'Tatapani' at Kalakote which has medicinal property to cure bone, joint and skin diseases is located here.
1308:
B
Solution: Kathua is famous due to the presence of large number of Sufi Shrines of Peer. Thus, it is also known as the City of Sufis.
1309:
B
Solution: Samba district is famous for Puramandal village which is known as Chota Kashi for its temple complex.
1310:
A
Solution: As per census, 2011, Kishtwar is the third least populous district of Jammu and Kashmir after Leh and Kargil districts. It is known as the Land of Saffron and Sapphire. Blue Diamond sapphire is found in the mine of Padder valley.
1311:
D
Solution: Kupwara is situated on the North-West side of Kashmir valley. It is a border district of Indian State of Jammu and Kashmir which lies on the Line of Control that separates India and Pakistan.
1312:
D
Solution: Jammu district is the most populous district of Jammu and Kashmir and have the highest literacy rate in the Jammu region.
1313:
A
Solution: In terms of area, Leh is the largest district in ladakh region and second largest in the country.
1314:
A
Solution: Kathua shares its borders with Punjab in the South-East, Himachal Pradesh in the North-East, Doda district and Udhampur district in the North and North-West, Samba district in the West and Pakistan in the
South-West. It is the gateway of Jammu and Kashmir.
1315:
A
Solution: Yashaskardeva was appointed to the throne of Kashmir in 939 AD. This started the Brahminic rule in Kashmir. He ruled till 948 AD.
1316:
C
Solution: The correct match is : Mihirkula - Hun Kanishka - Kushan Lalitaditya - Karkota Avantivarman - Utpala
1317:
C
Solution: In all 28 Pathan governors and deputy governors ruled over Kashmir. Abdullah Khan Ishaq Aqasi was the first Afghan governor of Kashmir.
1318:
C
Solution: One of the Gonanda King, Abhimanyu I shifted his capital from Kashmir to Rajouri during winters.
1319:
B
Solution: After Udayanadeva’s death, his queen Kota Rani ruled the dynasty bravely but due to an uprising against her by Shah Mir (Minister of Rinchan), the dynasty came to an end in 1339 AD. After a long drawn battle, Kota Rani was unable to face the situation and committed suicide. This paved the way for the establishment of Muslim rule in Kashmir.
1320:
A
Solution: After Kota Rani, the next ruler of Kashmir was Shah Mir also known as Sultan Shamas-ud-Din who founded the Shah Mir dynasty in 1339 AD.
1321:
B
Solution: Important discoveries of Megalithic age in Kashmir are mudbrick structure, pottery (gritty red ware pottery) manufactured in a potter’s wheel, rubble structures, metal objects and tools made of bone and stone found at Burzahom.
1322:
B
Solution: Yusuf Shah Chak became the ruler after his father Ali Shah Chak from 1579 to 1586 AD. He made the beautiful places of Gulmarg and Sonmarg as holiday resorts. Yusuf Shah tried to hold on to the throne of Kashmir. He was strategically defeated when he was called to Delhi for talks by Akbar but instead of Delhi, he was imprisoned in Bihar where he died.
1323:
B
Solution: Praversena II was an able ruler and he extended the state boundaries till Saurashtra. He built his capital at Pravarsenpura (modern city of Srinagar).
1324:
B
Solution: As Jahangir was an art lover, he built many famous gardens in Kashmir, e.g. Nishat Bagh, Shalimar Bagh on the banks of Dal lake, etc. He also built gardens at Achabal and Verinag.
1325:
B
Solution: Pran Kishore Kaul was born in 1926 in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. He is a stage personality, a veteran writer, painter, director, producer and broadcaster of the state. He is famously known as the writer and creator of the Doordarshan television serial, Gul Gulshan Gulfam (1991).
1326:
C
Solution: Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq became the Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from 1964 to 1965. In 1965, when the position of Prime Minister was renamed to Chief Minister then he became the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
1327:
A
Solution: Hari Singh brought many reforms in the state, like making primary education compulsory, introduced laws prohibiting child marriage and allowed people of low castes to places of worship.
1328:
B
Solution: Dina Nath Walli was born in 1908 in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. He was a famous water colour artist and poet. He was famously known by his pen name, 'Almast Kashmiri' and was also a part of the Modern Art Movement in the state.
1329:
B
Solution: Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 th October, 1947, through which the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir went to the dominion of India.
1330:
C
Solution: Gulab Singh was born on 17 th October, 1792 in a Dogra Rajput family in Jammu. He was the founder of the Dogra dynasty and the first Maharaja of the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir.
1331:
B
Solution: Badshah Zain-Ul-Abidin was a great ruler of Shah Mir dynasty. He reigned from 1420 AD to 1470 AD. He was born on 25 th November, 1395 in Kashmir and ascended to the throne of Kashmir at the age of 25 . He was known by his subjects as Bad-Shah (the Great King) because of his kindness, religious tolerance and justice.
1332:
A
Solution: Kalhana is the most famous historian and writer who flourished in the 12 th Century. He was a Kashmiri Brahmin who had immense knowledge of Sanskrit. He was born in Parihaspura (Now, Paraspore)
in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir to a Kashmiri Minister, Chanpaka who served King Harsa of Lohara dynasty. He is considered as Kashmir's first historian.
1333:
A
Solution: Pran Kishore Kaul received 'Silver Peacock' for the feature film Maanzirath and in 2018, he received Padma Shri Award in Arts.
1334:
C
Solution: Jaffar Ali was born in Hassanabad in Srinagar. He was renowned Papier-Mache Artist and an Entrepreneur from Jammu and Kashmir. He received many awards for his exemplary work in promoting Kashmiri handicrafts. His grandfather brought the Papier-Mache Trade to Kashmir from Mashad, Iran.
1335:
A
Solution: The district with highest population density is Ganderbal (1,148).
1336:
B
Solution: The religious beliefs and practices in Ladakh region are completely different to those of the mainland India. The reason is that most of the people in the Ladakh region have a distinct cultural heritage. The Vajrayana Sect of Mahayana Buddhism is the dominant form of religion with a mixture of the Animistic Bon Faith and ancient Hindu Tantric practices.
1337:
A
Solution: As per Census 2011, Kishtwar district has the lowest population in Jammu and Kashmir.
1338:
A
Solution: The district with lowest population density is Doda (46).
1339:
B
Solution: The district with lowest child population is Samba (38,020).
1340:
B
Solution: KGBV scheme was started in 2010. Under this scheme, residential schools for disadvantaged girls are setup in different parts of the UT.
1341:
B
Solution: Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan provides free ante-natal services and required treatment to pregnant women on 9 th of every month. It aims to provide lower the maternity mortality rate, create awareness among pregnant women about health issues and diseases and also make sure safe delivery and healthy life for the baby.
1342:
D
Solution: Jammu and Kashmir has setup many Colleges and Universities to impart higher education to youths in the UT. Jammu and Kashmir is the only UT where education is free upto the University level as per the Section 20 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution. The UT has several renowned institutions of higher learning. There are some good institutes providing higher education in the fields of medicine, engineering and management.
1343:
D
Solution: The textbooks for Ladakhi students were written in Urdu and English. Until Class 8, books were written in Urdu and in Classes 9 and 10, student had to read books written in English.
1344:
D
Solution: Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme has the aim to cover 100 districts of India and making girls independent both socially and financially. As the child sex-ratio is low in Jammu and Kashmir, i.e. 862 (0 - 6 year), thus the scheme covers five districts of Jammu and Kashmir, namely, Anantnag, Budgam, Jammu, Kathua and Pulwama.
1345:
C
Solution: SKUAST is a multi-campus university with its headquarters located at Chatha, Jammu.
1346:
A
Solution: Central university of Jammu was established on 8 th August, 2011 under the Central University Act, 2009.
1347:
D
Solution: Trauma centres are developed along the National Highways passing through the UT. These are Gund, Mirgund Kangan, Qazigund, Leh, Anantnag, Ramban, Mahanpur (Kathua), Udhampur and Thathri (Doda).
1348:
C
Solution: In the year 1899, the Anjuman-i-Nusratul Islam was launched to promote education among illiterate Kashmiri Muslims by Mirwaiz Rasool Shah.
1349:
A
Solution: The Shey Monastery or Gompa and the Shey Palace complex are structures located on a hillock in Shey, 15 kilometres (9.3 miles) to the south of Leh in Ladakh, northern India on the Leh-Manali road. Shey was the summer capital of Ladakh in the past. It contains a huge Shakyamuni Buddha statue. It is the second largest Buddha statue in Ladakh.
1350:
D
Solution: Akhnoor is a historical town where the Akhnoor fort is located. The town has archeological remains of Harappan Civilisation, which is about 28 km away from Jammu district.
1351:
C
Solution: Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip garden, previously Model Floriculture Center, is a tulip garden in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is the largest tulip garden in Asia spread over an area of about 30 hectares (74 acres). It is situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range with an overview of Dal Lake. The garden was opened in 2007 with the aim to boost floriculture and tourism in Kashmir Valley. The garden is built on a sloping ground in a terraced fashion consisting of seven terraces.
1352:
A
Solution: Verinag is a town named after and famous for the Verinag spring and Mughal garden in Anantnag district of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is a notified area committee with tehsil status (Shahabad Bala Verinag) and is about 26 kilometers away from Anantnag and approximately 78 kilometres south-east from Srinagar which is the summer capital of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Verinag is also the first tourist spot of Kashmir Valley when travelling by road from Jammu, the winter capital of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir towards Srinagar.
1353:
A
Solution: Located on the banks of River Jhelum, the Shah-i-Hamdan or Khanqah-e-Molla is one of the oldest mosques in Srinagar. It is said that the mosque was originally built in 1395 and underwent reconstruction in 1732. In fact, it is the first mosque to be built in Srinagar by Muslim ruler, Sikander Butshikan, in the memory of preacher Mir Syed Ali Hamdani.
1354:
B
Solution: Diskit is the administrative centre of Nubra valley and is popular for the ancient monasteries it holds. Belonging to the 14 th century, this monastery is considered to be the largest and oldest monastery in Nubra Valley. Also known as Diskit Gompa, the monastery's most prominent attraction is the huge Maitreya Buddha statue atop it, which was inaugurated by H. H. Dalai Lama.
1355:
A
1356:
A
Solution: Ziarat Peer Mitha, dedicated to a saint named Ziarat, is a renowned religious site situated in Jammu. The site is popular among tourists for its twin structure of a mosque and a tomb that showcases a Mughal architectural style. According to popular folklore, Ziarat was named as Peer Mitha after he received oblations in the form of a small amount of sugar.
1357:
A
Solution: Vaishno Devi shrine is located in the lap of Trikuta hills which is 13 kms from base camp Katra, which is one of the prominent town of District Reasi and 63 kms from Jammu city. The Shrine is famous pilgrimage centre in Jammu and Kashmir state. It is managed by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board since 1986. Million of Pilgrims from within and outside the country visit this holy place every year.
1358:
B
Solution: Pangong Tso or Pangong Lake is an endorheic lake spanning eastern Ladakh and West Tibet situated at an elevation of 4,225 metres (13,862 feet). It is 134 kilometres (83 miles) long and divided into five sublakes, called Pangong Tso, Tso Nyak, Rum Tso (twin lakes) and Nyak Tso. Approximately 50% of the length of the overall lake lies within Tibet China, 40% in Ladakh India and the rest is disputed and is a de-facto buffer zone between India and China. The lake is 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) wide at its broadest point. All together it covers 604 km 2 .
1359:
D
Solution: According to the recently approved Jammu and Kashmir Official Language Bill 2020, Kashmiri, Dogri and Hindi are included in the newly created Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir alongwith English and Urdu. Thus, there are five official languages in Jammu and Kashmir. In the Union Territory of Ladakh, English and Hindi are official languages.
1360:
C
1361:
A
Solution: Hari Singh, the then Maharaja of Kashmir, choose to remain independent and not join any of the two country i.e. India and Pakistan after the independence of 1947. He offered to sign Standstill Agreements with both India and Pakistan. Pakistan immediately signed it while India asked for further discussions on its contents. But the discussion never took place. Soon after the Standstill Agreement, as partition-related violence raged across the two new nations, the government of Pakistan pressured Kashmir to join it. Pro-Pakistani rebels took over much of western Kashmir, and in September 1947, Pashtun tribesmen streamed over the border from Pakistan into Kashmir carrying out killings and arsons. The panic-stricken maharaja asked for India's help in staving off the invasion, but India responded that, in order to gain military assistance, Kashmir would have to accede to India, thus becoming part of the new country. Singh agreed and signed the Instrument of Accession in 26 th October 1947.
1362:
B
1363:
D
Solution: The members of the Cadres of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and Indian Forest Service (IFS), for the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir shall be allocated between the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh.
1364:
A
1365:
C
1366:
A
Solution: The Chief Minister of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the Lieutenant Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
1367:
A
Solution: The Lieutenant Governor shall appoint a person who is qualified to be appointed a Judge of the High Court, to be Advocate General for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
1368:
C
1369:
C
Solution: Middle Himalayas is also known as Lesser Himalayas which lies between the Ravi (in the East) and the Poonch (in the West). This region is composed of volcanic rocks of granite, gneiss, quartz etc. The average elevation of this region is 3600 - 4600 m.
1370:
C
Solution: The correct answer is Option C: Drass . Drass is a region located in the Karakoram Range , which is one of the major mountain ranges in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. The Karakoram Range is known for its high peaks, including K2 , the second-highest mountain in the world. Drass is situated in the district of Kargil in the Union Territory of Ladakh. It is famous for being one of the coldest inhabited places on Earth and is surrounded by the rugged terrain of the Karakoram Range. The region plays a significant role in the geography and strategic importance of the region due to its proximity to the Line of Control (LoC) and its historical significance in trade and military contexts. Other options are not correct for the following reasons: Option A: Leh – Leh is the largest town and the administrative center of the Union Territory of Ladakh but is located in the Himalayan Range and not in the Karakoram Range. Option B: Baramulla – Baramulla is situated in the Kashmir Valley and lies in the foothills of the Himalayas . It is not part of the Karakoram Range. Option D: Reasi – Reasi is a district in the Jammu region and is located in the Shivalik Range , not the Karakoram Range. Thus, the correct answer is: Option C: Drass
1371:
D
Solution: The outer plains are locally known as Andarwah or Bajwat. The outer plains are traversed by numerous hill streams known as Khad.
1372:
C
Solution: The land of Ladakh is bordered by Tibet (autonomous region in the East), Xinjiang (autonomous region of China) and Gilgit Baltistan (under Pakistan) in North-West, Jammu and Kashmir in West and Himachal Pradesh in South.
1373:
C
Solution: The Amarnath Cave is a famous Hindu shrine located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is renowned for housing a naturally occurring ice Shivling (symbol of Lord Shiva) that forms every year during the summer. The cave is situated at an altitude of approximately 3,888 meters (12,756 feet) in the Himalayas and is one of the most important pilgrimage destinations for Hindus. Although the Amarnath Yatra (pilgrimage route) begins at Pahalgam in Anantnag district or Baltal in Ganderbal district , the cave itself is physically located in the Ganderbal district . The Baltal route (14 km trek) is a shorter but steeper path that starts in Ganderbal and leads directly to the cave. The Pahalgam route (36–48 km trek) is longer and traditionally used, starting in Anantnag district, but does not host the actual shrine. This distinction often causes confusion, as people associate the yatra with Anantnag due to the Pahalgam route. However, administratively and geographically, the cave is in Ganderbal district . Therefore, the correct answer is Option C: Ganderbal
1374:
D
Solution: The outer plains are traversed by numerous hill streams known as Khad. These Khads remain dry most of the year, but in rainy season these streams turn into huge gushing rivers. Here we find weed growth,
locally known as Khar or Elephantine Grass. This region stretches in the Southern parts of Akhnoor, Ranbir Singh Pura (R. S. Pura), Samba and Kathua areas of Jammu and Kashmir. The plains are used for growing rice and wheat crops.
1375:
A
Solution: The outer zone of foothills (Shivaliks) is comprised of long ridges and longitudinal valleys, called Duns. e.g. Duns of Udhampur Basohli, Ramkot, Sunderbani and Kotli. These duns are a result of erosion of sandstone, clay and silt of the region.
1376:
B
Solution: Chang La Pass, elevated at 5,360 m, is the third highest motorable mountain pass in the world and connects Leh to Pangong lake.
1377:
B
Solution: Gilgit-Baltistan region lies towards the North of Kashmir.
1378:
C
Solution: Nubra valley is situated in between the Nubra and Shyok rivers, at an elevation of 3,048 m above sea level. This large valley separates the Ladakh and Karakoram ranges. Karakoram ranges form the Eastern border of Nubra valley.
1379:
B
Solution: Karakoram range lies towards the North of Zanskar range in the Northern part of Kashmir. It is the world's second highest mountain range. K2 (8611 m) is situated in this range in PoK.
1380:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Pensi La Pass - Zanskar to Suru Namika La Pass - Kargil to Leh Shingo La Pass - Lugnak to Lahaul Bara-Lacha La Pass - Leh to Lahaul
1381:
B
Solution: The correct match is : Mansar Lake - Foothills (Shivaliks) Karewas - Valley of Kashmir Brengi River - Daksum Valley Vaishno Devi Cave - Middle Himalayas
1382:
C
Solution: Afarwat Mountain spreads through the Gulmarg valley. It is about 4,390 m in height. Alpathar spring lies on its peak.
1383:
B
Solution: The inner zone of Shivaliks has steep slope and plateau due to folding and erosion activities on the edimentary rocks. The slopes of Shivaliks between Ravi and Chenab rivers are known as Kandi. It is adjacent to the plains upto a height of 300 m.
1384:
A
Solution: Marsimik La Pass is famous for being the world's highest motorable pass. It is situated at a height of 5,582 m, this pass lies in Chang-Chemno Range near the glacial Pangong lake.
1385:
C
Solution: Bara-Lacha La Pass is situated at an elevation of 4,890 m, this pass connects Leh to Lahaul (in Himachal Pradesh). It is situated along the Leh-Manali Highway and is also a Gateway to Ladakh via Himachal Pradesh.
1386:
C
Solution: Two volcanic mountain peaks are situated in Jammu and Kashmir. Soyamji (1,860 m) volcanic peak lies in North Machhipura (Handwara), which once erupted for 13 months in 1934 and is now a dormant volcanic peak. The other volcanic peak is Kharewa which lies in Pahalgam Tehsil, but it has not erupted so far. These volcanic mountain peaks are the cause of earthquakes in Kashmir.
1387:
C
Solution: The enormous Great Himalayan range creates a rain shadow area due to which the monsoon winds do not reach Ladakh. This makes Ladakh a cold desert, as it receives just 2 cm of rainfall annually.
1388:
C
1389:
B
Solution: The Mons settled in Gya region near the Gya river and spread to Rong, Shayok, Sakti Tangtse and Durbuk. They constituted into tribes and elected their leaders. Gya became the first seat of government of the Mons tribes. Mons Chief was known as Gyapacho.
1390:
C
Solution: Sumur, Khyagar, Chomolung, Digar and Deskit Tingang all these areas lie in the Nubra valley region in Northern Ladakh. Therefore, it is also called the Storehouse of pre-historic sites in Ladakh.
1391:
A
Solution: Sengge Namgyal built the historic 9 storeyed Palace at Leh.
1392:
A
Solution: The Britishers signed a Treaty called Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, with Gulab Singh who ruled Jammu until then. In the Treaty, whole of Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan were transferred to Gulab Singh. He was made the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh also became a part of his kingdom.
1393:
C
Solution: Kashmir's ruler Suhadeva of Dev dynasty was very weak. He fled to Kishtwar. His Commander Ramachandra took help from Rin-Chen and Shah Mir (of Swat valley) to set up his rule. Rin Chen eventually became very powerful, he killed Ramachandra, married his daughter Kota Rani and occupied the throne of Kashmir.
1394:
C
Solution: After Nyima's death, anarchy prevailed in Ladakh. His sons Deskyong Namgyal and Tashi Namgyal fought for the throne. Ladakh was divided into two parts. Family fights continued to weaken the Namgyal dynasty. At this time, Dalai Lama sent his emissary, Rigzin Tsewang Norbu to resolve the family issues of Namgyal dynasty.
1395:
A
Solution: Nemagon established the first independent dynasty i.e. Lha-Chen and became the ruler of the entire Ladakh region in 922 AD.
1396:
C
Solution: Jamyang Namgyal's son Sengge Namgyal ascended the throne in 1616. He was a powerful ruler who consolidated Ladakh. He was known as the Lion.
1397:
B
Solution: After Kanishka, Huns King Mihirkula became the ruler of Kashmir. He also conquered Ladakh and parts of Western Tibet in 600 AD.
1398:
D
Solution: Sengge Namgyal restored the Gompas and founded the monasteries of Wanla, Hemis and Chemrey, with the assistance of Buddhist Monk Stagsang Raspa.
1399:
D
Solution: The Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act which provides a Three-Tier Model, was passed for the first time in 1989.
1400:
A
Solution: District Development Council (DDC) was first introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs on 16 th October, 2020, fourteen months after the special status of Jammu and Kashmir was revoked by the Parliament of India on 5 th August, 2019.
1401:
B
Solution: It is mentioned that to become a member of the Adalat, a person should be literate and completed the age of 30 years.
1402:
A
Solution: The minimum age to become a Member of Halqa Panchayat of Jammu and Kashmir is 25 years.
1403:
C
Solution: 5 members to be nominated by the government out of the panel which will be prepared and recommended by the Halqa Panchayat out of its electorate.
1404:
C
Solution: The term of members of the Panchayati Adalat is 5 years.
1405:
C
Solution: Section 36 (A) of this Act deals with the term of office of the State Election Commissioner which is of 5 years or until he attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
1406:
C
Solution: Section 29 deals with the Term of Office of the Chairman of the Block Development Council, which is of 5 years.
1407:
C
Solution: If due to any reason, the Halqa Panchayat is dissolved before its period of expiration (5 years), then the elections will be held within a period of 6 months.
1408:
B
Solution: The Section 5 deals with the Term of Office of the Sarpanch, the Naib-Sarpanch and every Panch of the Halqa Panchayat, which is of 5 years from the date of its constitution.
1409:
A
Solution: Article 1 states that : 1. India, that is Bharat, shall be a Union of States. 2. The States and the territories there of shall be as specified in the First Schedule. 3. The territory of India shall comprise – i. The territories of the States
ii. The Union territories specified in the First Schedule
and iii. Such other territories as may be acquired.
1410:
D
Solution: The Central Government has declared eight Communities of Leh and Kargil in Ladakh region as Scheduled Tribes. These tribes are Balti, Beda, Bot or Boto, Brokpa
Drokpa, Dard, Brokpa, Drokpa, Dard, Shin are menitional as 1 group of tribes. Shin
Changpa, Garra, Mon and Purigpa.
1411:
B
Solution: The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located near the city of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It dates back to the 8 th century AD and was dedicated to Surya, the chief solar deity in Hinduism
Surya is also known by the Sanskrit-language synonym Martand. The temple was destroyed by the Shah Miri dynasty in the 15 th century, on the orders of the erstwhile Muslim ruler of Kashmir, Sikandar Shah Miri.
1412:
A
Solution: Gurti soils contain a large proportion of clay. Texturally, it resembles to the clayey loam. Its water retaining capacity is high. In years of scanty rainfall, it is considered to be the safest for the cultivation of rice. Contrary to this, if rams are heavy, the gurti soil gets compacted and achieves the shape of hard cakes
the ploughing of which becomes difficult and pulverization of soil is an arduous task.
1413:
A
Solution: The Martand Sun Temple is a Hindu temple located near the city of Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir, India. It dates back to the 8 th century CE and was dedicated to Surya, the chief solar deity in Hinduism
Surya is also known by the Sanskrit - language synonym Martand.