Jammu and Kashmir GK Questions
11. Which of the following is known as “The Gateway to Ladakh”?
[A] Drass
[B] Kargil
[C] Leh
[D] None of the above
A [Drass]
Notes:
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.
12. Which of the following is the only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found?
[A] Manas
[B] Jim Corbett
[C] Dachigam
[D] Kanha
C [Dachigam]
Notes:
Dachigam National Park is the only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found. It is situated in Kashmir.
13. Jammu and Kashmir became an integral part of India in which of the following years?
[A] 26th September 1948
[B] 26th October 1948
[C] 26th September 1947
[D] 26th October 1947
D [26th October 1947]
Notes:
Maharaja of Kashmir Hari Singh on 26th October, 1947 handed over the Instrument of Accession to Jawaharlal Nehru. Sheikh Abdullah was appointed by Nehru as Chief Minister and the Indian Army entered in Jammu and Kashmir on 27th October, 1947 to repel the invaders.
14. Who among the following was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?
[A] Gulab Singh
[B] Pratap Singh
[C] Hari Singh
[D] Karan Singh
C [Hari Singh]
Notes:
The last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was Hari Singh. After India’s Independence in 1947, Hari Singh could have joined India, joined Pakistan, or remained independent. Pashtun Tribesman of Pakistan invaded Kashmir and defeated Hari Singh. During that emergency condition following the suggestion of Lord Mountbatten, Hari Singh accede Jammu and Kashmir to India.
15. Which among the following mountain passes is/are correctly matched?
- Shipki La – Connects Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir
- Bara Lacha La – Himachal Pradesh and Tibet
Select the correct code from the options given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
D [Neither 1 & 2]
Notes:
The Shipki La Pass connects the Indian State Himachal Pradesh with Tibet. It has an elevation of 6000 metres. It remains close in winter.
The Bara Lacha La Pass connects Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir. It has an elevation of 4890 metres. The National highway connecting Mandi in Himachal Pradesh with Leh in Jammu and Kashmir passes through this pass.
16. Which of the following statements are correct regarding cold desert in India?
- 1. It include areas of ladakh, leh and kargil of kashmir and spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh and also some parts of northern Uttaranchal and Sikkim.
- 2. They lie in the rain-shadow of the Himalayan mountain systems and are not affected by monsoons.
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 & 2
C [Both 1 & 2]
Notes:
Cold desert in India include areas of ladakh, leh and kargil of kashmir and spiti valley of Himachal Pradesh and also some parts of northern Uttaranchal and Sikkim. They lie in the rain-shadow of the Himalayan mountain systems and are not affected by monsoons.
17. What is the IUCN status of Kashmir stag/hangul?
[A] Endangered
[B] Threatened
[C] Critically Endangered
[D] Near Threatened
C [Critically Endangered]
Notes:
The IUCN status of Kashmir stag/hangul is Critically Endangered. It is the State animal of J&k. Its scientific name is Cervus elaphus hanglu. It is a Red Deer subspecies native to India.
18. Which hydropower project to be constructed in Pakistan occupied Kashmir on the Jhelum River?
[A] Azad Pattan project
[B] Vishnugad Pipalkoti
[C] Lata Tapovan
[D] Bajoli Holi
A [Azad Pattan project]
Notes:
The Azad Pattan project is a hydropower project that is to be constructed in Pakistan occupied Kashmir. It is to be built on the Jhelum River and will have the capacity to generate 700 MW of hydroelectricity. This is a 1.35 billion USD project that is to be jointly undertaken by China and Pakistan as a part of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
19. Which among the National Highway connects Leh to Kashmir through Zoji la pass?
[A] NH 1
[B] NH 1C
[C] NH 1D
[D] NH 3
C [NH 1D]
Notes:
The National Highway which connects Leh to Kashmir through Zoji la pass is National highway 1D. It is in the Kashmir Valley.
20. Dal Lake, which was seen in the news, is situated in which city/town of Jammu & Kashmir?
[A] Srinagar
[B] Jammu
[C] Anantnag
[D] Leh
A [Srinagar]
Notes:
Dal is a lake in Srinagar city, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is also called as the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir”.
Recently, illegal constructions have been reported in the lake. The Lakes and Water Ways Development Authority (LAWDA), has demolished more than 170 illegal structures around the lake, in the last three months.