JK General Awareness Examination MCQs with solutions

1. Dolomite is found in large quantities in Rajouri, Udhampur, Reasi districts of J&K. it is mainly used in manfacture of :

A

Refractory Bricks

B

Cement

C

Crucibles

D

Decorative Stones

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation

Refractory Bricks

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2. Which of the following languages is widely spoken amongst the Gujjars and Bakerwal tribes of J&K region?

A

Garo

B

Gojri

C

Kinnauri

D

Kangri

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Gurjari - also known as Gujari, Gujri, Gojari, or Gojri - is a variety of Indo-Aryan spoken by the Gurjars and other tribes of India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan.

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3. Which Architectural structure of J&K is also known as "Lhachen Palkhar"?

A

Thiksey Monastrey

B

Kathi Darwaza

C

Jama Masjid

D

Leh Palace

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation

Leh Palace Located on the top of the deserted Tsemo Hill, Leh palace is also known as Lhachen Palkhar. The former palace of the royal family of Leh, it was erected in the 17th century. The place was one of the tallest structures with 9 storyes during its heydays.

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4. Which of the following is the summer capital of J&K:

A

Srinagar

B

Jammu

C

Ladakh

D

Chandigarh

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation

rinagar, city, summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory (Jammu is the winter capital), northern India, situated in the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent.

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5. Which of the following is located on Gopadari Hill in the south -east of Srinagar and lies at a height of 1100 feet above the surface level of the city?

A

Venkateshwara temple

B

Somnath Temple

C

Jagannath Temple

D

Shankaracharya Temple

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation

The Shankaracharya Temple is also known as the Jyeshteshwara Temple. It is situated on top of the Shankaracharya Hill on the Zabarwan Range in Srinagar

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6. A revival of Jammu and Kashmirs first hydroelectric project constructed in the 1905, is on the state governments radar: This was constructed as run of river scheme back in 1905, with the initial installed capacity of 04 Megawatts. What is the name of this project:

A

Kiru

B

Kirthai

C

Salal

D

Mohra

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Correct Answer: D
Explanation

The 112 years old Mohra hydroelectric project in the state of Jammu and Kashmir can be revived as a heritage project by the J&K State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) soon. Constructed back in 1905, this project was the states first hydroelectric project and it is now on the radar of the J&K government.

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7. The temperature in Jammu dips during the rainy season, however, the humidity remains high. The average temperature in this region during peak summer is approximately in the range:

A

35-39 Degree Celsius

B

42- 46 Degree Celsius

C

20-24 Degree Celsius

D

44-48 Degree Celsius

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Correct Answer: A
Explanation

The average temperature during peak summer may go up to 38°C.

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8. River Jhelum is the main waterways of the Kashmir Valley. This river is also known by the name:

A

Sagarmati

B

Vyeth

C

Vipasa

D

Kishan Ganga

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Other name for River Jhelum is Vyeth.

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9. Jammu, the winter capital of the Maharjas and second largest city in the state was historically the seat of which dynasty?

A

Maurya

B

Dogra

C

Aryan

D

Agadha

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Correct Answer: B
Explanation

Jammu, winter capital of the maharajas (the former Hindu rulers of the region) and second largest city in the union territory, was historically the seat of the Dogra dynasty.

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10. To protect themselves from the severe winter cold, the kashmiri people wear long gown which is known as:

A

Mundu

B

Puamchei

C

Pheran

D

Dhotar

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Correct Answer: C
Explanation

Pheran is the traditional outfit for both males and females of the Kashmir Valley in India

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