1. In 1965, the head of Jammu & Kashmir was regurgitated as Governor previously called as _________?
[A] Premier
[B] Vajeer-i-aalam
[C] Sadr -i-riyasat
[D] wazir
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Correct Answer: C [Sadr -i-riyasat]
2. The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched which operation on Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) International Border to curb infiltration?
[A] Operation Border
[B] Operation Control
[C] Operation Alert
[D] Operation Star
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Correct Answer: C [Operation Alert]
Notes:
The Border Security Force (BSF) has launched Operation Alert along the over 200 km long International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) to curb the increasing movement of infiltrating terrorists from across the border.
3. Pampore uplands, locally called ‘wudar’ in Sri Nagar, Jammu and Kashmir are a great source of revenue from which among the following?
[A] Apples
[B] Saffron
[C] Tourism
[D] Sports
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Correct Answer: B [Saffron]
Notes:
Saffron is grown in Pampore uplands, locally called ‘wudar’ in Sri Nagar, Jammu and Kashmir are a great source of revenue for all the locals.
4. The Salal Hydroelectric Power Station is built across which river in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)?
[A] Jhelum
[B] Ravi
[C] Chenab
[D] Beas
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Correct Answer: C [Chenab]
Notes:
The Salal Hydroelectric Power Station (SHPS) is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K).
5. The 22nd edition of Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) has started in which district of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)?
[A] Anantnag
[B] Baramulla
[C] Leh
[D] Srinagar
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Correct Answer: C [Leh]
Notes:
The 22nd edition of Sindhu Darshan Festival (SDF) has started on the bank of Indus River in Leh district of Ladakh region, Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) on June 24, 2018. The 3-day annual fest is organised by Sindhu Darshan Yatra Samiti and Ladakh Phandey Tsogspa (Leh). It will be inaugurated by RSS General Secretary Bhaiya Ji Joshi. The programme is focused at national integration, communal harmony and national pride. It will be marked by holy dip in the Indus River, hosting of national flag and cultural programme of different areas of the country. The festival was started by the former Deputy Prime Minister L K Advani in 1997. The fest is a celebration of River Sindhu, also known as the Indus. The main reason behind the celebration of the festival is to endorse the Indus River as an icon of the communal harmony and unity of India.
6. Consider the following provisions of Constitution of India:
- Fundamental Rights (Part III)
- Fundamental Duties (Part IVA)
- Directive Principles of state policy (Part IV)
Which among the above is / are applicable to Jammu & Kashmir?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
7. Which among the following appointments is / are made by President of India as per the provisions of Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir?
- Governor of Jammu & Kashmir
- Judge of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir
- Chief Justice of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir
Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: D [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:All the given posts are appointed by President of India as per powers conferred in the Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir. You may refer to article 27 and 95 of the J&K constitution
here.
8. Which of the following schedules of the Constitution of India are applicable to Jammu & Kashmir?
- Fifth Schedule
- Sixth Schedule
- Seventh Schedule
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] 1 only
[B] 2 only
[C] 3 only
[D] 2 & 3 only
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Correct Answer: C [3 only]
Notes:
Fifth and Sixth Schedules are not applicable to the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
9. In comparison to the other High Courts of the country, the High Courts of Jammu & Kashmir:
- Has limited powers
- Cannot declare any law unconstitutional
- Cannot issue writs for enforcement of fundamental rights
Which among the above is / are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2 & 3
[C] Only 1 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: A [Only 1 & 2]
Notes:
The High Court of J&K has limited powers as compared to other High Courts within India. It cannot declare any law unconstitutional. Unlike High Courts in other states, under Article 226 of the Constitution, it cannot issue writs except for enforcement of Fundamental Rights.
10. Consider the following:
1. Part VI of constitution of India
2. Fifth Schedule
3. Sixth Schedule
Which among the above is / are applicable to Jammu & Kashmir?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] None of them
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Correct Answer: D [None of them]
