More Questions on Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh
- Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. First Chief Minster of the State of J&K 1. Dr. Karan Singh b. First Governor of the Sate of J&K 2. Mehbooba Mufti Sayeed c. Last Chief Minister of the State of J&K 3. Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq
A)a-1, b-2, c-3
B)a-3, b-1, c-2
C)a-2, b-1, c-3
D)a-2, b-3, c-1
Answer: a-3, b-1, c-2
- Q. The Section 52 of the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution deals with the
A)the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the Assembly
B)composition of the Legislative Assembly of the State
C)duration of Legislative Assembly
D)composition of the Legislative Council
Answer: duration of Legislative Assembly
- Q. Which Karkota king extended his empire in Ladakh during 7-8th century AD?
A)Tarapida
B)Pratapaditiya
C)Jayapida
D)Lalitaditya
Answer: Lalitaditya
- Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Carpets in Ladakh 1. Floor Coverings b. Knotted Carpet 2. Khabdan-Pile c. Namda Felted Rugs 3. Kal Baffi d. Gabba Embroidered Rugs 4. Yerma, Dal Guldar
A)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
B)a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
C)a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4
D)a-2, b-1, c-3, d-4
Answer: a-2, b-3, c-1, d-4
- Q. Which type of soil has high water holding capacity as compared to other soils of Jammu and Kashmir?
A)Red and Yellow Podzolic Soil
B)Hill or Mountain Forest Soil
C)Mountain Meadow Soil
D)Lithosol Soil
Answer: Mountain Meadow Soil
- Q. Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial is a …………… in Srinagar, established in 1969.
A)Cultural centre
B)Museum
C)Botanical garden
D)None of the above
Answer: Botanical garden
- Q. Which of the following picturesque towns lies in the Pir Panjal range?
A)Pampore
B)Leh
C)Gulmarg
D)Srinagar
Answer: Gulmarg
- Q. The local name of the Peaty soil is
A)Zabelzamin
B)Nambal
C)Tand
D)None of these
Answer: Nambal
- Q. Name the tribe(s) who has/have less than 1 percent of population in Ladakh region.
A)Beda
B)Mon
C)Garra
D)All of these
Answer: All of these
- Q. Kashmir valley receives heavy rainfall and snowfall in winter due to
A)varied topography
B)western disturbances
C)eastern disturbances
D)None of the above
Answer: western disturbances
- Q. In Kashmir, Alpine pastures are locally known as
A)Kandi
B)Duars
C)Margs
D)Duns
Answer: Margs
- Q. In the Union Territory of Ladakh, English and …………… are official languages.
A)Hindi
B)Purgi
C)Urdu
D)All of these
Answer: Hindi
- Q. Match the following List-I List-II a. Mansar Lake 1. Valley of Kashmir b. Karewas 2. Daksum Valley c. Brengi River 3. Middle Himalayas d. Vaishno Devi Cave 4. Foothills (Shivaliks)
A)a-3, b-2, c-1, d-4
B)a-2, b-3, c-4, d-1
C)a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
D)a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2
Answer: a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3
- Q. In Leh district, Scheduled Caste population constitutes …………… and Scheduled Tribes constitute …………… of the total population.
A)0.38%, 72.25%
B)0.4%, 71.81%
C)0.52%, 70.25%
D)0.42%, 73.02%
Answer: 0.4%, 71.81%
- Q. Which invader from Central Asia conquered north India including Kashmir and Gandhar around 5th century?
A)Yasodharman
B)Mihirakula
C)Toramana
D)Gonanda-I
Answer: Mihirakula
- Q. Who is the first Kashmiri writer to be awarded with Jnanpith Award?
A)Akhtar Mohiuddin
B)Abdur Rehman Rahi
C)Nighat Sahiba
D)None of the above
Answer: Abdur Rehman Rahi
- Q. What is the reason behind Ladakh becoming a Cold Desert?
A)Both (A) and (B)
B)Location of Great Himalayas
C)Rain shadow area
D)None of the above
Answer: Both (A) and (B)
- Q. Which of the following is the Nodal Agency for various State Awards and Honours in the UT Jammu and Kashmir?
A)Department of Human Resource Development
B)Home Department
C)Chief Minister's Secretariat
D)General Administration Department
Answer: General Administration Department
- Q. Which pass is also known as ‘Gateway to Ladakh’ from Himachal Pradesh?
A)Bara-lacha La Pass
B)Saser Pass
C)Khardung La Pass
D)Chang La Pass
Answer: Bara-lacha La Pass
- Q. Who founded the Chak dynasty in Kashmir?
A)Qasim Khan
B)Ali Shah Chak
C)Ghazi Shah Chak
D)Yusuf Shah Chak
Answer: Ghazi Shah Chak
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