States PCS: Jammu & Kashmir GK Questions for JKPSC Exams
21. Most of the lakes of the hilly region of Kashmir and Kumaun are which of the following type?
[A] Crater Lakes
[B] Tectonic Lakes
[C] Landslide Lakes
[D] Aeolian Lakes
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Correct Answer: B [Tectonic Lakes]
Notes:
The fractures and faults in the earth’s crust are responsible for creating Tectonic type lakes. Most of the lakes of the hilly region of Kashmir and Kumaun are Tectonic lakes. Some of the examples are Tso Moriri, Pangong.
22. As per Koppen’s classification of Indian climate, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the part of which of the following climatic region?
[A] Semi-Arid Steppe
[B] Tundra type
[C] Cold Humid type
[D] Tropical Monsoon type
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Correct Answer: B [Tundra type]
Notes:
As per Koppen’s classification of Indian climate, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are the part of Tundra type climatic region. The average temperature varies between 0° to 10°C.
23. Which of the following is the only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found?
[A] Manas
[B] Jim Corbett
[C] Dachigam
[D] Kanha
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Correct Answer: C [Dachigam]
Notes:
Dachigam National Park is the only sanctuary where Kashmir stag is found. It is situated in Kashmir.
24. Which among the following matches of National parks and their states are correct?
1. Bandipur- Karnataka
2. Rajaji- Uttarakhand
3. Simlipal- Odisha
4. Pin Valley- Jammu & Kashmir
Choose the correct option from the codes given below :
[A] 1 & 2
[B] 1, 2 & 3
[C] 1, 3 & 4
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: B [1, 2 & 3]
Notes:
Pin Valley National park is situated in Himachal Pradesh.
25. 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
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Correct Answer: 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.
26. What is the IUCN status of Kashmir stag/hangul?
[A] Endangered
[B] Threatened
[C] Critically Endangered
[D] Near Threatened
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Correct Answer: 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.
27. 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
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Correct Answer: 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).
28. Who first captured Kashmir (outside the purview of Sultanate) post Sultanate?
[A] Sheikhs
[B] Mongol
[C] Turk-Afghans
[D] Nawabs
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Correct Answer: B [Mongol]
Notes:
Kashmir, which was outside the purview of the sultanate, was first captured by the Mongols and finally an independent Rajput dynasties were already ruling long before the decline of the Tughluqs.
29. Who widely spred Islamic religion throughout Kashmir during Shah Mir Dynasty?
[A] Shahi Khan
[B] Suha Bhatta
[C] Iqbal Fizoor
[D] Jahangir Sena
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Correct Answer: B [Suha Bhatta]
Notes:
Sikander’s prime minister, Suha Bhatta, who had embraced Islam, strove to Islamic the country with the efficiency of a new broom.
30. Under Sultan Zainul Abidin’s preference, which of these crafts became famous in Kashmir?
[A] Flags making
[B] Pencil making
[C] Light bulb making
[D] Window cutting
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Correct Answer: D [Window cutting]
Notes:
Under the Sultan’s personal guidance, powder for fireworks was also manufactured in Kashmir. Crafts such as stone polishing, stone cutting, bottle making, window cutting, and gold beating developed in Kashmir because of Sultan Zainul Abidin’s patronage.
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