More Questions on Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh
- Q. The Zoji La pass can be visited on which road?
A)Both (A) and (B)
B)Leh - Srinagar Highway
C)Leh - Manali Highway
D)None of the above
Answer: Leh - Srinagar Highway
- Q. Which Amendment Act of Jammu and Kashmir Constitution inserted 8 members instead of 6 members, who are nominated by the State Governor to the Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir?
A)6th Amendment Act, 1965
B)1st Amendment Act, 1959
C)5th Amendment Act, 1963
D)12th Amendment Act, 1975
Answer: 5th Amendment Act, 1963
- Q. Ladakhi language belongs to ……… language group.
A)Indo - European
B)Indo - Aryan
C)Sino - Tibetan
D)None of these
Answer: Sino - Tibetan
- Q. Kel goat is the main source of
A)Ring shawl
B)Jamavar shawl
C)Pashmina shawl
D)None of these
Answer: Pashmina shawl
- Q. Gulab Singh was declared as the Raja of Jammu by Ranjit Singh in the year
A)1822
B)1815
C)1860
D)1825
Answer: 1822
- Q. What is the local name of Yak Cheese made by the Changpa Tribe of Ladakh that is gaining popularity?
A)Churpy
B)Cheesey
C)Chipsy
D)Changi
Answer: Churpy
- Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Founder of Dogra Dynasty 1. Maharaja Ranjit Dev b. Dar-ul-Aman 2. Rebellian Group Head c. Mian Deedo 3. 1846 d. Year of Treaty of Lahore 4. Gulab Singh
A)a-3, b-4, c-1, d-2
B)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
C)a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
D)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Q. Kashyap Mar representing modern day Kashmir is found in which ancient scripture?
A)Nilmata Purana
B)Rajatarangini
C)Rajadarshini
D)Braht Samhita
Answer: Nilmata Purana
- Q. The State Election Commission is included in which Section of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 2011?
A)Section 36
B)Section 31
C)Section 34
D)Section 40
Answer: Section 36
- Q. When did Maharaja Hari Singh became king of Jammu and Kashmir?
A)1924
B)1920
C)1922
D)1925
Answer: 1925
- Q. Benthe song is famous among which of the following tribal groups?
A)Changpa
B)Bakarwal
C)Gujjar
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which place is known as Kashmiri Venice?
A)Pahalgam
B)Sonamarg
C)Srinagar
D)Jammu
Answer: Srinagar
- Q. Assertion (A) Stok Palace built in eighteenth century is one of the living palaces in India. Reason (R) The royal family of Ladakh i.e. the Namgyal Royal Family resides in the Stok Palace.
A)(A) is true, but (R) is false
B)Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C)Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D)(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer: Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Q. Consider the following statements about Dal lake. 1. This lake is a major tourist attraction of Srinagar. 2. This lake is interconnected with Anchar and Nigeen lakes. Which of the following is true?
A)Both 1 and 2
B)Only 1
C)Only 2
D)None of these
Answer: Both 1 and 2
- Q. Archery is a very famous sport among the rural folks of which region?
A)Srinagar
B)Leh
C)Kargil
D)Both (A) and (B)
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Purikpa Community of Ladakh speaks in …………… language.
A)Balti
B)Ladakhi
C)Purgi
D)None of these
Answer: Purgi
- Q. 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.
A)(A) is true, but (R) is false
B)Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
C)Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
D)(A) is false, but (R) is true
Answer: Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A)
- Q. Which festival is celebrated in Pampore town of Jammu and Kashmir during November?
A)Saffron
B)Diwali
C)Losar
D)None of these
Answer: Saffron
- Q. Which district is known as ‘Land of Saffron and Sapphire’?
A)Reasi
B)Kishtwar
C)Doda
D)Samba
Answer: Kishtwar
- Q. When was Directorate of Handicrafts established in Leh ?
A)1986
B)1961
C)1973
D)2014
Answer: 1973
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