Dear friends,
Welcome to this comprehensive set of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Jammu and Kashmir General Knowledge. These questions are carefully designed to help you prepare for competitive exams and improve your understanding of Jammu and Kashmir’s geography, history, culture, agriculture, power projects, and important landmarks. Each question comes with four options, the correct answer, and a brief explanation to strengthen your concepts and boost your confidence.
This MCQ series is especially useful for exams like JKSSB, JKPSC, and other state-level competitive exams.
100 + J&K GK MCQ’s
Q1. Wular Lake was included as a wetland of national importance under the Wetland Programme in which year?
a) 1986
b) 1987
c) 1990
d) 1995
The right Answer is: a) 1986
Brief Explanation:
Wular Lake, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, was declared a wetland of national importance under the Wetland Programme in 1986.
Q2. Where is Wangat Conservation Reserve located?
a) Srinagar
b) Ganderbal
c) Bandipora
d) Kulgam
The right Answer is: b) Ganderbal
Brief Explanation:
Wangat Conservation Reserve is situated in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir and is known for its diverse flora and fauna.
Q3. Where is Naganari Conservation Reserve located?
a) Ganderbal
b) Bandipora
c) Baramulla
d) Shopian
The right Answer is: d) Shopian
Brief Explanation:
Naganari Conservation Reserve lies in Shopian district and plays a significant role in biodiversity conservation.
Q4. Match the following conservation reserves with their respective districts:
A) Sudhmahadev – 1) Kathua
B) Thein – 2) Udhampur
C) Kheri – 3) Rajouri
D) Sheshara – 4) Poonch
Options:
a) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3
b) A-2, B-3, C-1, D-4
c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
d) A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4
The right Answer is: c) A-2, B-1, C-3, D-4
Brief Explanation:
This is the correct matching of conservation reserves with their respective districts in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q5. Where is the Kulian Conservation Reserve located?
a) Jammu
b) Poonch
c) Rajouri
d) Kathua
The right Answer is: c) Rajouri
Brief Explanation:
Kulian Conservation Reserve is found in Rajouri district, known for its rich wildlife habitat.
Q6. Where is Malgam Wetland Reserve located?
a) Bandipora
b) Ganderbal
c) Pulwama
d) Budgam
The right Answer is: a) Bandipora
Brief Explanation:
Malgam Wetland Reserve lies in the Bandipora district and contributes to water conservation and habitat protection.
Q7. Where is Chatlam Wetland Reserve located?
a) Pulwama
b) Bandipora
c) Samba
d) Ganderbal
The right Answer is: a) Pulwama
Brief Explanation:
Chatlam Wetland Reserve is located in Pulwama and is an important habitat for migratory birds.
Q8. Where is Kranchu Wetland Reserve located?
a) Pulwama
b) Anantnag
c) Ganderbal
d) Baramulla
The right Answer is: b) Anantnag
Brief Explanation:
Kranchu Wetland Reserve is found in Anantnag and supports local biodiversity and ecological balance.
Q9. Which of the following is not correctly matched?
a) Nanga Wetland Reserve – Jammu
b) Sangral Wetland Reserve – Samba
c) Pargwal Wetland Reserve – Jammu
d) Malgam Wetland Reserve – Bandipora
Options:
a) A, B, C
b) A & B
c) B, C, D
d) B & C
The right Answer is: a) A, B, C
Brief Explanation:
Nanga, Sangral and Pargwal are not correctly matched. Malgam Wetland Reserve is correctly matched with Bandipora.
Q10. Which of the following is critically endangered according to IUCN?
a) Markhor
b) Bharal
c) Common Leopard
d) None of these
The right Answer is: a) Markhor
Brief Explanation:
The Markhor, a wild goat species, is listed as Critically Endangered under IUCN.
Q11. What is the IUCN status of Himalayan Tahr?
a) Endangered
b) Critically Endangered
c) Vulnerable
d) Least Concern
The right Answer is: c) Vulnerable
Brief Explanation:
The Himalayan Tahr is considered Vulnerable due to habitat loss and hunting pressures.
Q12. What is the IUCN status of the Snow Leopard?
a) Least Concern
b) Endangered
c) Vulnerable
d) Critically Endangered
The right Answer is: c) Vulnerable
Brief Explanation:
The Snow Leopard was previously listed as Endangered but has been reclassified as Vulnerable.
Q13. When was Project Hangul launched?
a) 1970
b) 1972
c) 1973
d) 1975
The right Answer is: a) 1970
Brief Explanation:
Project Hangul was initiated in 1970 to protect the endangered Hangul deer species in Kashmir.
Q14. There is an octagonal stone basin at Verinag Spring built by:
a) Jahangir
b) Shah Jahan
c) Dara Shikoh
d) Nur Jahan
The right Answer is: a) Jahangir
Brief Explanation:
Mughal emperor Jahangir constructed the octagonal stone basin at Verinag, a famous Mughal garden and spring.
Q15. In which year did Jahangir build the octagonal stone basin at Verinag Spring?
a) 1615 AD
b) 1616 AD
c) 1620 AD
d) 1622 AD
The right Answer is: a) 1615 AD
Brief Explanation:
The octagonal basin at Verinag was built by Jahangir in 1615 AD to beautify the spring.
Q16. Who built Maharani Temple in Gulmarg?
a) Maharaja Pratap Singh
b) Maharaja Hari Singh
c) Maharaja Ranbir Singh
d) None of these
The right answer is: a) Maharaja Pratap Singh
Brief Explanation:
The Maharani Temple, also known as Rani Temple, was built by Maharaja Pratap Singh for his wife. It is located in Gulmarg, Jammu and Kashmir.
Q17. Sonmarg hill station is located in which district?
a) Baramulla
b) Bandipora
c) Ganderbal
d) Kupwara
The right answer is: c) Ganderbal
Brief Explanation:
Sonmarg is a beautiful hill station situated in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q18. Sonmarg gives rise to three sister rivers. Which one is incorrect?
a) Liddar
b) Sind
c) Neelum
d) All of these
The right answer is: a) Liddar
Brief Explanation:
The Sind River originates in the Sonmarg area, while Liddar originates in Pahalgam, and Neelum originates in the Kishanganga valley, not Sonmarg.
Q19. Where is Baisaran Valley located?
a) Pahalgam
b) Sonmarg
c) Gulmarg
d) None of these
The right answer is: a) Pahalgam
Brief Explanation:
Baisaran Valley, often called ‘Mini Switzerland,’ is located near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q20. Where is the scenic 9-hole golf course?
a) Pahalgam
b) Gulmarg
c) Srinagar
d) None of these
The right answer is: b) Gulmarg
Brief Explanation:
Gulmarg has a beautiful 9-hole golf course, one of the highest in the world.
Q21. Which among the following is correct?
a) Shalimar Bagh is the largest Mughal garden
b) Shalimar is also known as Faiz Baksh
c) Built by Shah Jahan
d) All are correct
The right answer is: b) (AB)
Brief Explanation:
Shalimar Bagh is the largest Mughal Garden in Kashmir and is also known as Faiz Baksh. However, it was built by Emperor Jahangir, not Shah Jahan.
Q22. Who named Shalimar Bagh as Faiz Baksh?
a) Jahangir
b) Shah Jahan
c) Asif Khan
d) Zafar Khan
The right answer is: a) Jahangir
Brief Explanation:
Mughal Emperor Jahangir named Shalimar Bagh as Faiz Baksh, which means ‘Bestower of Grace.’
Q23. Who built Nishat Bagh?
a) Shah Jahan
b) Jahangir
c) Asif Khan
d) Zafar Khan
The right answer is: c) Asif Khan
Brief Explanation:
Nishat Bagh was built by Asif Khan, the elder brother of Nur Jahan, in 1633.
Q24. When was Achabal Garden built by Nur Jahan?
a) 1626 AD
b) 1622 AD
c) 1615 AD
d) 1620 AD
The right answer is: b) 1622 AD
Brief Explanation:
Achabal Garden in Anantnag was built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan in 1622 AD.
Q25. Chashme Shahi was built by Ali Mardan Khan in which year?
a) 1626
b) 1625
c) 1632
d) None of these
The right answer is: c) 1632
Brief Explanation:
Chashme Shahi Garden was built in 1632 by Ali Mardan Khan during the reign of Shah Jahan.
Q26. Consider the following regarding Tulip Garden Srinagar:
a) Also called Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
b) It was opened in 2008
c) It is Asia’s largest tulip garden
d) Situated on the foothills of Zabarwan Range
a) (ABC)
b) (ABD)
c) (ACD)
d) (AB)
The right answer is: c) (ACD)
Brief Explanation:
Tulip Garden is located on the foothills of Zabarwan Range, also known as Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, and is Asia’s largest tulip garden. It was opened in 2007.
Q27. The Botanical Garden was set up in which year?
a) 1969
b) 1968
c) 1967
d) 1965
The right answer is: a) 1969
Brief Explanation:
The Botanical Garden in Srinagar was established in 1969.
Q28. Where is the dome of Afghan ruler Waris Shah?
a) Botanical Garden
b) Hari Parbat
c) Badamwari
d) Anantnag
The right answer is: b) Hari Parbat
Brief Explanation:
The dome of Afghan ruler Waris Shah is located near Hari Parbat Fort in Srinagar.
Q29. Khanqah-e-Moula was built by?
a) Sultan Qutub-ud-Din
b) Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen
c) Sultan Sikandar
d) None of these
The right answer is: b) Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen
Brief Explanation:
Khanqah-e-Moula, located in Srinagar, was built by Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen in the 14th century.
Q30. Who built Pathar Masjid?
a) Nur Jahan
b) Jahan Ara
c) Jahangir
d) Asif Khan
The right answer is: a) Nur Jahan
Brief Explanation:
Pathar Masjid in Srinagar was built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan in 1623 using stone architecture, hence the name.
Q31. Shankaracharya Temple is associated with which of the following statements?
a) Also known as Jyeshteshwara Temple
b) It was visited by Adi Shankara
c) It is dedicated to Lord Vishnu
d) None of the above
The right Answer is: b) AB
Brief Explanation:
Shankaracharya Temple is also known as Jyeshteshwara Temple and was visited by Adi Shankara. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva, not Lord Vishnu.
Q32. Who built the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple?
a) Ranbir Singh
b) Pratap Singh
c) Hari Singh
d) Gulab Singh
The right Answer is: b) Pratap Singh
Brief Explanation:
Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir built the Mata Kheer Bhawani Temple, dedicated to the goddess Ragnya Devi.
Q33. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Jamia Masjid of Srinagar?
a) It was built by Sultan Sikandar in 1394
b) During Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s regime, the masjid faced closure for 21 years
c) It was reopened by Ghulam Mohi-ud-Din in 1830
d) It was enlarged by Sultan Zain-ul-Abideen
The right Answer is: a) ABC
Brief Explanation:
The Jamia Masjid was built by Sultan Sikandar and enlarged by his son Zain-ul-Abideen. It faced closure under Sikh rule and reopened in 1830.
Q34. Thanamandi was a significant place for which of the following?
a) Sikhs
b) Dogras
c) Mughals
d) Afghans
The right Answer is: c) Mughals
Brief Explanation:
Thanamandi in Rajouri district was an important halt on the Mughal route to Kashmir.
Q35. Which of the following is true about Ranbireshwar Temple?
a) It was built by Pratap Singh
b) It is the biggest Shiva temple in North India
c) Construction was started in 1863
d) It is named after Maharaja Ranbir Singh
The right Answer is: b) ABD
Brief Explanation:
Ranbireshwar Temple, named after Maharaja Ranbir Singh, was constructed under his reign and is considered one of the largest Shiva temples in North India.
Q36. Mubarak Mandi Palace was the royal residence of which dynasty?
a) Sikhs
b) Dogras
c) Mughals
d) Afghans
The right Answer is: b) Dogras
Brief Explanation:
Mubarak Mandi Palace served as the royal residence of Dogra rulers in Jammu.
Q37. Which of the following statements are correct about Amar Mahal?
a) Built in 1890s by Raja Amar Singh
b) Located on Ravi River
c) Planned by French architect in 1862
d) All of the above
The right Answer is: b) A&C
Brief Explanation:
Amar Mahal was built by Raja Amar Singh and designed by a French architect; it is located near the Tawi River, not Ravi.
Q38. Which of the following is located on the banks of Devika River?
a) Amar Mahal
b) Bahu Fort
c) Purmandal
d) All of these
The right Answer is: c) Purmandal
Brief Explanation:
Purmandal is situated on the banks of the sacred Devika River and is known as “Chhota Kashi.”
Q39. Which of the following statements are true regarding Bhimgarh Fort?
a) Located in Reasi
b) Fort was handed over to the J&K administration in 1989
c) Built on the bank of Anji River
d) None of these
The right Answer is: c) ABC
Brief Explanation:
Bhimgarh Fort is located in Reasi, on the bank of the Anji River, and was handed over to the state in 1989.
Q40. Who governed Rajouri from 1846 to 1856?
a) Mian Hathu
b) Raja Agar Khan
c) Raja Raheem Ullah Khan
d) Gulab Singh
The right Answer is: a) Mian Hathu
Brief Explanation:
Mian Hathu was appointed by Maharaja Gulab Singh to govern Rajouri from 1846 to 1856.
Q41. Jia Pota Ghat is famous for the Raj Tilak of whom?
a) Gulab Singh
b) Ranjit Singh
c) Ranbir Singh
d) Pratap Singh
The right Answer is: a) Gulab Singh
Brief Explanation:
Jia Pota Ghat in Akhnoor is known for the coronation of Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1822.
Q42. Who laid the foundation of Poonch Fort?
a) Raja Rustum Khan
b) Raja Abdul Razak Khan
c) Raja Agar Khan
d) Ranjit Singh
The right Answer is: a) Raja Rustum Khan
Brief Explanation:
Raja Rustum Khan of Poonch laid the foundation of Poonch Fort in the 18th century.
Q43. During whose rule was Poonch Fort made the Secretariat?
a) Ranjit Singh
b) Rustum Khan
c) Raja Baldev Singh
d) Raja Brij Dev
The right Answer is: c) Raja Baldev Singh
Brief Explanation:
Raja Baldev Singh converted the Poonch Fort into an administrative secretariat.
Q44. When was the Nagali Sahib Gurudwara established?
a) 1814
b) 1817
c) 1813
d) 1803
The right Answer is: b) 1817
Brief Explanation:
Nagali Sahib Gurudwara was established in 1817 in Poonch region and is associated with Sant Mela Singh Ji.
Q45. Who built Jasrota city?
a) Jas Dev
b) Ajab Dev
c) Brij Dev
d) None of these
The right Answer is: a) Jas Dev
Brief Explanation:
Jasrota city was founded by Jas Dev, a royal figure of the region.
Q46. The present fort of Hari Parbat was built in which year?
a) 1808
b) 1809
c) 1810
d) 1812
The right Answer is: b) 1809
Brief Explanation:
Hari Parbat Fort was rebuilt in 1809 during Afghan rule under Atta Mohammad Khan.
Q47. Who completed the construction of Akhnoor Fort in 1802?
a) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
b) Maharaja Gulab Singh
c) Raja Tegh Singh
d) Raja Alam Singh
The right Answer is: c) Raja Tegh Singh
Brief Explanation:
Raja Tegh Singh completed the construction of the Akhnoor Fort in 1802.
Q48. Akhnoor Fort is located on the right bank of which river?
a) Chenab River
b) Anji River
c) Ravi River
d) Marsurdar River
The right Answer is: a) Chenab River
Brief Explanation:
Akhnoor Fort stands majestically on the right bank of the Chenab River.
Q49. Where is Chinta Valley located?
a) Akhnoor
b) Bhaderwah
c) Jasrota
d) None of these
The right Answer is: b) Bhaderwah
Brief Explanation:
Chinta Valley is a beautiful tourist destination situated in Bhaderwah, Doda district.
Q50. The temples in Avantipur are dedicated to which deities?
a) Lord Shiva and Krishna
b) Lord Krishna and Lord Vishnu
c) Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
d) None of these
The right Answer is: c) Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
Brief Explanation:
The temples in Avantipur, built by King Avantivarman, are dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
Q51. Where is Loran Kote located?
a) Samba
b) Rajouri
c) Poonch
d) Reasi
The right Answer is: c) Poonch
Brief Explanation:
Loran Kote is a historical site located in the Poonch district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q52. Which dance is performed on Lohri festival?
a) Heran Dance
b) Chajja Dance
c) Kud Dance
d) None of these
The right answer is: b) Chajja Dance
Brief Explanation:
Chajja Dance is traditionally performed by boys during the Lohri festival, especially in Jammu region.
Q53. Henzae is a traditional form of singing which is practised by:
a) Kashmiri Gujjars
b) Dogras
c) Kashmiri Pandits
d) None of the above
The right answer is: c) Kashmiri Pandits
Brief Explanation:
Henzae is an ancient form of singing performed by Kashmiri Pandits during religious occasions.
Q54. Bhaakh is a traditional folk song which belongs to:
a) Jammu region
b) Kashmir region
c) Ladakh region
d) All of these
The right answer is: a) Jammu region
Brief Explanation:
Bhaakh is a popular traditional folk song form in the Jammu region, usually sung during festivals and rituals.
Q55. Which among the following is a tale ballet singing?
a) Jogies
b) Chorus
c) Surma
d) None of these
The right answer is: a) Jogies
Brief Explanation:
Jogies are known for singing ballads or tale ballets narrating religious or heroic stories.
Q56. Which of the following used copperware?
a) Gabba
b) Kasida
c) Kandkari
d) Papier Mache
The right answer is: d) Papier Mache
Brief Explanation:
Papier Mache art in Kashmir involves painting on copperware and other surfaces as decorative items.
Q57. Kashmiri Samovar has:
a) Iranian origin
b) Russian origin
c) Turkish origin
d) Kashmiri origin
The right answer is: b) Russian origin
Brief Explanation:
The Kashmiri Samovar, used for brewing traditional tea, is inspired by the Russian design.
Q58. Which among the following is not correct regarding “National Saffron Mission”?
a) It was launched in the year 2011–2012
b) It was launched by Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperation, Govt. of India
c) It was launched as a part of Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana
d) Under NSM, IIKSTC was constructed at Dussu Pampore
The right answer is: a) It was launched in the year 2011–2012
Brief Explanation:
The National Saffron Mission was launched in 2010–2011, not 2011–2012.
Q59. Which among the following is not part of Karkhandar Scheme?
a) Walnut wood carving
b) Silver Filigree
c) Carpet
d) Sports goods
The right answer is: d) Sports goods
Brief Explanation:
Karkhandar Scheme is focused on reviving traditional Kashmiri handicrafts, not sports goods.
Q60. When was the first silk factory started in Srinagar?
a) 1887
b) 1897
c) 1901
d) 1905
The right answer is: a) 1887
Brief Explanation:
The first silk factory in Srinagar was started in 1887 during the Dogra rule.
Q61. Which is not correct about J&K Tourism Policy 2020?
a) To become most preferred all-season tourist destination by 2030
b) To achieve CAGR of 8% for domestic and 5% for foreign tourist arrival over next 5 years
c) To attract average investment target of ₹2,000 crore per year for next 5 years
d) To generate employment of approximately 50,000 people a year
The right answer is: d) To generate employment of approximately 50,000 people a year
Brief Explanation:
As per the policy, the target is to generate around 10,000 jobs annually, not 50,000.
Q62. Under One District One Product, Budgam got:
a) Dairy Products
b) Honey
c) Pickles
d) Spices
The right answer is: d) Spices
Brief Explanation:
Budgam district was assigned Spices under the ODOP initiative.
Q63. Which district under ODOP got Spices?
a) Ramban
b) Reasi
c) Samba
d) Udhampur
The right answer is: b) Reasi
Brief Explanation:
Reasi district was allotted Spices under the ODOP scheme.
Q64. Mushroom products under ODOP were assigned to which district?
a) Doda
b) Udhampur
c) Reasi
d) Samba
The right answer is: c) Reasi
Brief Explanation:
Reasi district was selected for Mushroom products under ODOP scheme.
Q65. Which among the following is not correctly matched under ODOP scheme?
a) Udhampur – Pickles
b) Doda – Olive Products
c) Poonch – Mushroom Products
d) Kathua – Spices
The right answer is: c) Poonch – Mushroom Products
Brief Explanation:
Mushroom Products are associated with Reasi, not Poonch.
Q66. Which among the following is correctly matched under ODOP?
a) Jammu – Dairy Products
b) Ramban – Pickles
c) Udhampur – Honey
d) Kishtwar – Walnut Products
The right answer is: d) Kishtwar – Walnut Products
Brief Explanation:
Kishtwar district is known for high-quality Walnut production and is correctly matched.
Q67. India’s first Lavender Festival was celebrated in:
a) Delhi
b) Doda
c) Bhaderwah
d) Reasi
The right answer is: c) Bhaderwah
Brief Explanation:
Bhaderwah in Jammu became the first place to host India’s Lavender Festival under Aroma Mission.
Q68. The outer plains of J&K are locally known as:
a) Andarwah
b) Bajwat
c) Duns
d) Both (a) and (b)
The right answer is: d) Both (a) and (b)
Brief Explanation:
Outer plains in Jammu are known as Andarwah and Bajwat locally.
Q69. Sheshnag Mountain is in:
a) Lidder Valley
b) Betaab Valley
c) Kashmir Valley
d) None of the above
The right answer is: a) Lidder Valley
Brief Explanation:
Sheshnag Mountain is located in the Lidder Valley of Kashmir near the famous Amarnath Yatra route.
Q70. Vaishno Devi cave is situated in which zone of J&K?
a) Greater Himalayas
b) The Karakoram Range
c) Upper Himalayas
d) Lesser Himalayas
The right answer is: d) Lesser Himalayas
Brief Explanation:
The Vaishno Devi shrine is located in the Trikuta hills, which are part of the Lesser Himalayas.
Q71. Which mountain divides Kashmir and Ladakh region?
a) Burzil
b) Afarwat
c) Toshmaidan
d) Kajinag
The right answer is: a) Burzil
Brief Explanation:
Burzil Pass is the natural divide between Kashmir and Ladakh regions.
Q72. Baramulla Pass lies in which mountain range of J&K?
a) Pir Panjal
b) Shiwalik
c) Afarwat
d) Karakoram
The right Answer is: a) Pir Panjal
Brief Explanation:
Baramulla Pass is located in the Pir Panjal range, which is part of the Outer Himalayas in Jammu & Kashmir.
Q73. Which mountain is also known as Manak Parbat?
a) Pir Panjal
b) Nanga Parbat
c) Shiwalik
d) None of these
The right Answer is: c) Shiwalik
Brief Explanation:
Shiwalik is also referred to as Manak Parbat, particularly in older geographic texts.
Q74. The total installed capacity of Jammu and Kashmir in terms of power generation is:
a) 2579.49 MW
b) 2560.55 MW
c) 2579.49 MW
d) None of the above
The right Answer is: a) 2579.49 MW
Brief Explanation:
Jammu and Kashmir has a total installed capacity of 2579.49 MW in the power sector, primarily from hydroelectric sources.
Q75. What is the installed capacity of Salal Hydro Electric Project?
a) 680 MW
b) 690 MW
c) 660 MW
d) None of the above
The right Answer is: b) 690 MW
Brief Explanation:
Salal Hydro Electric Project on the Chenab River has an installed capacity of 690 MW.
Q76. Ratle Power Project is projected to be built on which river?
a) Chenab (Doda District)
b) Chenab (Kishtwar)
c) Chenab (Ramban)
d) Chenab (Reasi)
The right Answer is: b) Chenab (Kishtwar)
Brief Explanation:
The Ratle Power Project is located in the Kishtwar district of J&K on the Chenab River.
Q77. What is the installed capacity of Ratle Power Project?
a) 840 MW
b) 850 MW
c) 860 MW
d) 880 MW
The right Answer is: a) 840 MW
Brief Explanation:
Ratle Hydro Power Project has a planned capacity of 840 MW.
Q78. In which district is the HQ of Northern Command of Indian Army located?
a) Poonch
b) Ramban
c) Reasi
d) Udhampur
The right Answer is: d) Udhampur
Brief Explanation:
The Northern Command of the Indian Army is headquartered in Udhampur district.
Q79. Which district of J&K is known as the Land of Bowlis and Lake of Devika?
a) Poonch
b) Doda
c) Rajouri
d) Udhampur
The right Answer is: d) Udhampur
Brief Explanation:
Udhampur is famous for its natural springs (Bowlis) and the sacred Devika River.
Q80. Pakal Dul Dam is a 1000-MW hydroelectric power project at which of the following places?
a) Warikhah village of Baramulla district
b) Chandwa village of Reasi district
c) Alchi village of Leh district
d) Drangdhuran village of Kishtwar district
The right Answer is: d) Drangdhuran village of Kishtwar district
Brief Explanation:
Pakal Dul Dam is being constructed on the Marusudar River, a tributary of Chenab, in Kishtwar.
Q81. Which of the following passes through Chinamarg and Nurpur Pass?
a) Yousmarg
b) Baisaran
c) Ferozpur Nallah
d) Betaab Valley
The right Answer is: d) Betaab Valley
Brief Explanation:
Betaab Valley is known for its scenic views and lies on the way to Chinamarg and Nurpur Pass.
Q82. Buddhism was introduced in Kashmir by Ashoka in which century?
a) 4th Century AD
b) 3rd Century BC
c) 4th Century BC
d) 5th Century BC
The right Answer is: b) 3rd Century BC
Brief Explanation:
Emperor Ashoka introduced Buddhism to Kashmir in the 3rd century BC.
Q83. King Toramana belonged to which dynasty in J&K history?
a) Utpala
b) Huna
c) Kutumbi
d) Gonanda
The right Answer is: b) Huna
Brief Explanation:
Toramana was a prominent ruler of the Huna dynasty.
Q84. Khardung La, one of the highest motorable roads in the world, is known as the gateway to:
a) Chopta Valley
b) Habban Valley
c) Ketti Valley
d) Nubra Valley
The right Answer is: d) Nubra Valley
Brief Explanation:
Khardung La connects Leh to the Nubra Valley and is among the highest motorable passes.
Q85. When was USBRL declared as a National Project?
a) 2002
b) 2003
c) 2004
d) 2005
The right Answer is: a) 2002
Brief Explanation:
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) was declared a National Project in 2002.
Q86. The Solar Power Policy of Jammu and Kashmir came in the year:
a) 2012
b) 2013
c) 2014
d) 2015
The right Answer is: b) 2013
Brief Explanation:
J&K announced its Solar Power Policy in 2013 to promote renewable energy.
Q87. In which district is marble found in J&K?
a) Kupwara
b) Budgam
c) Srinagar
d) Pulwama
The right Answer is: b) Budgam
Brief Explanation:
Budgam district is known for its high-quality marble deposits.
Q88. Iron ore is found in which of the following districts of J&K?
a) Ramban
b) Kupwara
c) Kathua
d) Shopian
The right Answer is: b) Kupwara
Brief Explanation:
Kupwara district in north Kashmir is rich in iron ore deposits.
Q89. Martand Canal takes water from
(a) Lidder
(b) Sindh
(c) Chenab
(d) Ujh
The right Answer is: (a) Lidder
Brief Explanation:
The Martand Canal draws its water from the Lidder River, which originates from the Kolahoi Glacier and flows through Pahalgam.
Q90. Where in J&K is the Indo–Dutch Project for mushroom development established?
(a) Sumbal
(b) Harran
(c) Dailgam
(d) Pampore
The right Answer is: (b) Harran
Brief Explanation:
The Indo-Dutch Project for mushroom development is located at Harran in Jammu and Kashmir, promoting scientific cultivation of mushrooms.
Q91. Which among the following is not a variety of almond in Kashmir?
(a) Waris
(b) Shalimar
(c) Makhdoom
(d) Hussani
The right Answer is: (c) Makhdoom
Brief Explanation:
Waris, Shalimar, and Hussani are known almond varieties grown in Kashmir. Makhdoom is not an almond variety but rather a title of a revered saint.
Q92. Which village of Kashmir is famous for grapes?
(a) Hatlung
(b) Safapora
(c) Repora
(d) None of the above
The right Answer is: (c) Repora
Brief Explanation:
Repora village, located in Ganderbal district of Kashmir, is famous for grape cultivation.
Q93. Keifer is a variety of
(a) Pear
(b) Almond
(c) Grapes
(d) None of the above
The right Answer is: (a) Pear
Brief Explanation:
Keifer is a recognized variety of pear grown in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q94. Which among the following is not a variety of pears?
(a) William
(b) Beurre Hardy
(c) Keifer
(d) Jothon
The right Answer is: (d) Jothon
Brief Explanation:
William, Beurre Hardy, and Keifer are varieties of pears, but Jothon is not known as a pear variety.
Q95. Who was the first Sufi saint to enter Kashmir?
(a) Shahi Hamdan
(b) Makhdoom Sahib
(c) Sayyid Sharaf ud Din
(d) None of the above
The right Answer is: (c) Sayyid Sharaf ud Din
Brief Explanation:
Sayyid Sharaf-ud-Din, also known as Bulbul Shah, was the first Sufi saint who came to Kashmir and played a key role in spreading Islam.
Q96. In ancient times, Wular Lake was also called as
(a) Vitasta
(b) Mahapadmasar
(c) Iravati
(d) None of the above
The right Answer is: (b) Mahapadmasar
Brief Explanation:
In ancient texts, Wular Lake was referred to as Mahapadmasar, a Sanskrit name for the vast water body.
