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Nubra valley is best visited between July to September.
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1. Nubra Valley Temperatures are repeatedly below zero degrees for most of the months. The best time to visit the Nubra valley is :
A
February to April
B
July to September
C
December to February
D
October to December
Nubra valley is best visited between July to September.
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2. Jammu and Kashmir State is capitalizing its potential of hydroelectricity with new hydropower projects installed by NHPC. One such project, Chutak Hydroelectric Project is on the river:
A
Chenab
B
Zanskar
C
Suru
D
Tawi
Chutak Hydroelectric Project is on Suru river.
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3. Major tributary of Ravi, source in Kailash Mountains near Bhaderwah?
A
Chenab
B
Ujh
C
Jhelum
D
Tawi
Ujh river, a major Ravi tributary, originates near Kailash Mountains close to Bhaderwah.
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4. Dolomite is found in Rajouri, Udhampur, Reasi districts of J&K. It is mainly used in manufacture of?
A
Refractory bricks
B
Cement
C
Crucibles
D
Decorative stones
Dolomite is mainly used for refractory bricks.
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5. Summer peak temperature in Jammu ranges?
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35??39?C
B
42??46?C
C
20??24?C
D
44??48?C
Summer temperature in Jammu often ranges from 42??46?C.
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6. River Jhelum is also known by the name?
A
Sagarmati
B
Vyeth
C
Morya
D
Vipasa
Locally Jhelum is called Vyeth in Kashmir.
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7. Wildlife reserve 22 km from Srinagar, Dal Lake catchment area?
A
Dachigam
B
Jasrota
C
Coorg
D
Tadoba
Dachigam National Park, near Srinagar, forms part of Dal Lake?s catchment.
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8. Which place in J&K is also known as ?Anglers Paradise??
A
Baramulla
B
Kupwara
C
Anantnag
D
Pahalgam
Pahalgam is known as Anglers Paradise.
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9. Magnesite reserves prominent in J&K are located in:
A
Udhampur
B
Puga valley
C
Rajauri
D
Baramulla
Udhampur has major magnesite reserves.
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10. Which wildlife sanctuary is located in Shopian district of J&K near Gumsar Lake and Pir Panjal?
A
Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary
B
Karkoram Wildlife Sanctuary
C
Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary
D
Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary
Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary is in Shopian district.
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11. Gulmarg is Kashmir?s most popular tourist resort. It is famously known as:
A
Mountain Queen
B
Meadow of Flowers
C
The Crown of Kashmir
D
God?s own country
Gulmarg is also called `Meadow of Flowers`.
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12. Which region is the major producer of saffron in J&K?
A
Leh district
B
Kashmir valley
C
Jammu district
D
Suru valley
Kashmir Valley is renowned for saffron production.
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13. Chenani Nashri Tunnel is also known as:
A
New Katra Tunnel
B
Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel
C
Panthal Tunnel
D
Pir Panjal Tunnel
Chenani-Nashri Tunnel was officially renamed the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel.
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14. The largest fresh water lake in Jammu & Kashmir is?
A
Mansar Lake
B
Dal Lake
C
Wular Lake
D
Aanchar lake
Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Jammu & Kashmir.
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15. The famous 'Hemis National Park,' located in Ladakh, is known for being home to which endangered animal?
A
Asiatic Cheetah
B
Tibetan Antelope
C
Snow Leopard
D
Indian Tiger
Hemis National Park is renowned for its population of the Snow Leopard.
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16. Which important mountain pass in Ladakh has strategic significance and serves as a trade route connecting India to Central Asia?
A
Khardung La
B
Zoji La
C
Aghil Pass
D
Nathula Pass
Khardung La is a high mountain pass in Ladakh of strategic and trade significance (popularly referenced).
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17. In which State/Union Territory is the Chushul Valley located?
A
Jammu and Kashmir
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Ladakh
D
Uttarakhand
Chushul Valley is located in Ladakh (eastern Ladakh near the India-China border).
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18. In which State/UT is the Chushul Valley located?
A
Jammu and Kashmir
B
Himachal Pradesh
C
Ladakh
D
Uttarakhand
Chushul Valley is located in Ladakh.
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19. Which of the following fauna could be seen in Dachigam National Park?
A
Kashmiri Stag
B
Long-tailed Marmot
C
Himalayan Serow
D
All of the above
All these species can be seen in Dachigam National Park.
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20. The hills of Jammu and Kashmir are
A
Rich in iron and humus but deficient in lime
B
Rich in soluble salts but deficient in organic matter
C
Rich in potash and lime but deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus
D
Rich in salts such as sodium, magnesium and calcium
The hills of J&K are rich in potash and lime but deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus.
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21. Wular Lake is famous as:
A
The largest freshwater lake in India
B
The largest saline water lake in India
C
The highest lake in India
D
The highest dam
Wular Lake is the largest freshwater lake in India.
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22. Which River is known as `Veetesta` in Sanskrit?
A
Chenab
B
Ravi
C
Jhelum
D
Tawi
The Jhelum river is known as Vitasta or Veetesta in Sanskrit.
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23. Where exactly is Aksai Chin?
A
Near Leh
B
The north-east corner of Jammu and Kashmir
C
Along the Zaskar mountains
D
South of the Siachen Glacier
Aksai Chin lies in the north-east corner of Jammu and Kashmir (currently under Chinese control).
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24. With reference to the lakes of Jammu & Kashmir, which of the following matches are NOT correct?
A
Dal Lake – Located in Srinagar and known for its houseboats and floating gardens.
B
Pangong Lake – A saltwater lake that lies partially in India and partially in China
C
Wular Lake – The largest freshwater lake in India, located in Bandipora, Jammu & Kashmir.
D
Manasbal Lake – located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, is called the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir”.
Ans: (D) Manasbal Lake – located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, is called the “Jewel in the crown of Kashmir”.
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25. Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir is built between which railway stations?
A
Sangaldan and Reasi
B
Bakkal and Katra
C
Udhampur and Sriangar
D
Banihal and Katra
Sangaldan and Reasi
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26.
Which of the following statements about Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir is/are correct?
A
1 and 2
B
1 and 3
C
2 and 3
D
1, 2 and 3
1, 2 and 3
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27. Which of the following statements about Indira Col, the northernmost point of India is correct?
A
Indira Col is located in the Zanskar Range and was named in 1947 after India`s independence.
B
Indira Col is a mountain pass in the Siachen Muztagh, in the Karakoram Range.
C
Indira Col is a mountain pass in the Siachen Muztagh, in the Karakoram Range.
D
Indira Col lies at an altitude of 6,000 meters and is the highest peak in Jammu and Kashmir.
Ans: (B) Indira Col is a mountain pass in the Siachen Muztagh, in the Karakoram Range.
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28. Which is the 2nd largest fresh-water lake of Asia, situated on the foothills of Haramuk Mountain?
A
Wular Lake
B
Surinar Lake
C
Dal Lake
D
Manasbal Lake
The second-largest freshwater lake of Asia, situated at the foothills of Haramuk Mountain, is Wular Lake.
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29.
Consider the following statements.
I) The Banihal Qazigund Tunnel renamed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel.
II) It is India`s longest transportation railway tunnel, measuring 11.2km long.
Choose the correct option.
A
Only I is correct
B
Only II is correct
C
Both I and II are correct
D
Neither I nor II is correct
"The Banihal–Qazigund Tunnel was renamed as the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel."
False. The Banihal–Qazigund Tunnel refers to a road tunnel, but it has not been renamed after Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. The tunnel that was renamed in his honor is the Chenani–Nashri Road Tunnel, which is officially called the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel
"It is India`s longest transportation railway tunnel, measuring 11.2 km long."
True, but with a specification:
The Banihal–Qazigund Railway Tunnel, also known as the Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel, is indeed currently India`s longest railway tunnel, measuring approximately 11.2 km
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30. What is the local Kashmiri term for saffron, a cash crop?
A
Kapus/Kaapus
B
Tael/Taal
C
Koung/Kong
D
Dhan/Dhaan
The local Kashmiri term for saffron, a prominent cash crop, is "Kong" (کُنگ).
Kong refers to the saffron stigmas that are dried and used as a spice.
Grown mainly in Pampore (near Srinagar), which is famously known as the "Saffron Town of Kashmir."
Kashmiri saffron is renowned worldwide for its deep red color, strong aroma, and high quality.
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31. In which months is Jhiri Mela celebrated each year?
A
January - February
B
March - April
C
October - November
D
December -January
Jhiri Mela is celebrated every year in the month of November.
Location: Jhiri village, near Jammu (in Jammu & Kashmir)
Occasion: Held in memory of Baba Jittoo, a legendary farmer who symbolized honesty, courage, and resistance against feudal oppression.
Significance: Thousands of devotees from across northern India gather to pay homage at Baba Jittoo`s Samadhi.
Timing: The fair usually coincides with Kartik Purnima (the full moon day in the Hindu month of Kartik), which typically falls in October or November, but mostly in November.
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32. Which is the State animal of Jammu and Kashmir?
A
Kashmir Stag
B
Musk Deer
C
Leopard
D
Himalayan Black Bear
The state animal of Jammu and Kashmir is the Hangul (Kashmir stag).
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33. Pampore upland, locally called wudar in Sri Nagar, J&K are a great source of revenue from which of the following?
A
Apples
B
Saffron
C
Tourism
D
Honey
The Pampore upland, locally called wudar in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, is famous for its saffron cultivation. Saffron from this region is a significant source of revenue.
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34. The Uri Dam is located on which river in J&K?
A
Beas
B
Chenab
C
Ravi
D
Jhelum
The Uri Dam is located on the Jhelum River in Jammu and Kashmir.
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35. Pashmina Shawl is the world famous shawl and its fabric is extracted from
A
Goat
B
Sheep
C
Yak
D
Both A and B
Pashmina shawl is world-famous for its softness and warmth. Its fabric is extracted from the wool of Pashmina goats, specifically from their undercoat fibers. These goats are primarily found in the Himalayan regions of India, Nepal, and Pakistan.
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