Jammu and Kashmir GK Questions for JKPSC Exams
1. Which of the following hydropower projects is/are located in Jammu & Kashmir?
- Pakal Dul
- Lower Kalnai
- Dibru Shyok
- Nimu Chilling
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 4
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 4
[D] Only 2 & 3
B [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project(1000 MW) is proposed on river Marusudar, a tributary of Chenab River.
Lower Kalnai is a hydroelectric power project in the Jammu and Kashmir districts of Doda and Kishtwar. It is being developed on Lower Kalnai Nalla, a tributary of Chenab River.
Dibru Shyok and Nimu Chilling hydroelectric project is proposed in Leh district.
2. Who is considered the first female poet of Kashmir?
[A] Toru Dutta
[B] Lal Ded
[C] Sujata Bhatt
[D] Nandani Sahu
B [Lal Ded]
Notes:
Laleshwari, also known locally as Lal Dead, is a Kashmiri spiritualist from the Kashmir Shaivism School of Hindu Philosophy. He created a spiritual poetic style called Vatsuna or Wakh, which means “speech” (from the Sanskrit word). Known as Lal Waq, his poems are early works in the Kashmiri language and an important part of modern Kashmiri literary history. Lal Dead (“Mother Lal” or “Mother Lalla”) is also known by many other names such as Lal Dayad (Dad means “grandmother”), Lalla Arifa, Lal Didi, Lalleshwari, Lalla Yogeshwari / Yogeshwari and Lalishree.
3. Which of the following is the most important archeological feature of the site called Burzahom (in present-day Kashmir)?
[A] Parallel Graves
[B] Granaries
[C] Cultivation of both rice and wheat
[D] Pit Houses
D [Pit Houses]
Notes:
Archaeologists have found traces of huts or houses at some sites. For instance, in Burzahom (in present-day Kashmir) people built pit-houses, which were dug into the ground, with steps leading into them. These may have provided shelter in cold weather. Archaeologists have also found cooking hearths both inside and outside the huts, which suggests that, depending on the weather, people could cook food either indoors or outdoors.
4. Which of the following findings belong to Burzahom Neolithic site in Kashmir?
- Evidence of practice of agriculture and animal domestication
- Presence of polished stone tools
- Practice of burial of dogs along with their masters
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1
[D] 1, 2 & 3
B [Only 2 & 3 ]
Notes:
Kashmir valley is one of the important areas in terms of availability of Neolithic settlements. Burzahom is located 20 km away from Srinagar in the Kashmir Valley. Gufkral is another important Neolithic site located nearby. Though, Burzahom is a Neolithic site, it appears on the basis of available tools that people living here did not practice agriculture or animal domestication. It is classified as a Neolithic site on the basis of the finding of polished stone tools. A large number of bone tools- including weapons- have been found here. Another unique feature of the Burzahom is the burial of dogs along with their masters.
5. Which of the following monasteries are located in Ladakh?
- Hemis
- Thiksey
- Lamayuru
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
The people in Ladakh are either Muslims or Buddhists. In fact, several Buddhists monasteries dot the Ladakhi landscape with their traditional ‘gompas’. Some famous monasteries are Hemis, Thiksey, Shey and Lamayuru.
6. Consider the following statements:
- Karewas are the thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines.
- The Kashmir Himalayas are famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of Zafran, a local variety of saffron.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 and 2
[D] None of the above
C [Both 1 and 2]
Notes:
The Karewa formation are glacio- fluvial-lacustrine and aeolian loess of Plio-Pleistocene age. The Karewa deposits are composed of sand, silt, clay, shale, mud, lignite, gravel and loessic sediments. Therefore, it is extremely important for agricultural and horticultural practices in the valley. The world famous variety of saffron, which is locally known as zafran is cultivated on these deposits. It also helps in the cultivation of almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
7. Consider the following:
- The Indus flows in India through Himachal and Jammu and Kashmir.
- The Jhelum river rises from a spring at Verinag.
- The Jhelum joins the Chenab near Jhang in Beas.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] None of the above
B [Only 2]
Notes:
The Indus flows in India only through Jammu and Kashmir. The Jhelum, an important tributary of the Indus, rises from a spring at Verinag situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal in the south-eastern part of the valley of Kashmir. It flows through Srinagar and the Wular lake before entering Pakistan through a deep narrow gorge. It joins the Chenab near Jhang in Pakistan.
8. Consider the following statements:
- Deodar grows mainly in the western part of the Himalayan range.
- It is an important wood of Kashmir handicrafts.
- The southern slopes of the Himalayas carry sparse vegetation.
Which of the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 and 2
[C] Only 3
[D] None of the above
A [Only 1]
Notes:
Deodar, a highly valued endemic species grows mainly in the western part of the Himalayan range. Deodar is a durable wood mainly used in construction activity. Similarly, the chinar and the walnut, which sustain the famous Kashmir handicrafts, belong to this zone. The southern slopes of the Himalayas carry a thicker vegetation cover because of relatively higher precipitation than the drier north-facing slopes. At higher altitudes, mosses and lichens form part of the tundra vegetation.
9. Consider the following statements:
- Delta wetlands and lagoons of India’s east coast.
- Lakes and rivers of the montane region of Kashmir and Ladakh.
- Vast saline expanses of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the Gulf of Kachchh.
- Lagoons of the south west coast.
Which of the above mentioned places are India’s wetland habitats?
[A] Only 2 and 3
[B] Only 1 and 4
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] All of the above
D [All of the above ]
Notes:
India’s wetlands have been grouped into eight categories, viz.
(a) the reservoirs of the Deccan Plateau in the south together with the lagoons and other wetlands of the south west coast;
(b) the vast saline expanses of Rajasthan, Gujarat and the Gulf of Kachchh;
(c) freshwater lakes and reservoirs from Gujarat eastwards through Rajasthan (Keoladeo National Park) and Madhya Pradesh;
(d) the delta wetlands and lagoons of India’s east coast (Chilika Lake);
(e) the freshwater marshes of the Gangetic Plain;
(f) the floodplains of the Brahmaputra; the marshes and swamps in the hills of north-east India and the Himalayan foothills;
(g) the lakes and rivers of the montane region of Kashmir and Ladakh; and
(h) the mangrove forest and other wetlands of the island arcs of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
10. Which of the following statement is true for Ladakh?
- Ladakh is a desert in the mountains in the Eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir.
- The sheep in this region are special because they produce Pashmina wool.
- Buddhism reached Tibet via Ladakh.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 and 2
[B] Only 2 and 3
[C] Only 1 and 3
[D] Only 1, 2, and 3
C [Only 1 and 3]
Notes:
Ladakh is a desert in the mountains in the Eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir. Very little agriculture is possible here since this region does not receive any rain and is covered in snow for a large part of the year. People here keep sheep and goats. The goats in this region are special because they produce Pashmina wool. Buddhism reached Tibet via Ladakh. Ladakh is also called Little Tibet.