Question 1

Which hill is the Vaishno Devi Mandir located on?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Trikuta. Vaishno Devi Mandir is a holy Hindu temple situated on the Trikuta Hills in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a tributary of Jhelum River?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Verinag. Verinag is the origin spring of the Jhelum River, located in Anantnag. Vishaw, Sind Nallah, and Romushi are tributaries of the Jhelum River.

Question 3

Which of the places is known as the "Gateway to the Kashmir valley"?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: None of the above. Banihal (also Qazigund) is known as the 'Gateway to Kashmir Valley' because it connects Jammu with Srinagar through the Banihal pass. Since it is not in the options, 'None of the above' is correct.

Question 4

Which pass connects Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Zoji La Pass. The Zoji La Pass connects the Kashmir Valley (near Sonamarg) to Ladakh (Drass/Kargil).

Question 5

Arrange the following Indian states in order from North to South:

- a. Himachal Pradesh
- b. Tamil Nadu
- c. Telangana
- d. Madhya Pradesh

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a, d, c, b. Geographical arrangement from North to South is: Himachal Pradesh (a), Madhya Pradesh (d), Telangana (c), and Tamil Nadu (b). This corresponds to sequence a, d, c, b.

Question 6

Consider the following statements regarding Rabi crops:

- a. Rabi crops are sowed between October and November.
- b. Rabi crops require a lot of water.
- c. Rabi crops need warm weather for growth.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Only a. Statement a is correct. Rabi crops (winter crops) are sown in October-November and harvested in spring. Statements b and c are incorrect because Kharif crops require a lot of water and warm weather, whereas Rabi crops require cool climates.

Question 7

In which tourist place is the Kolahoi glacier located?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Pahalgam. Kolahoi Glacier is a valley glacier located in the northwestern Himalayan Range, approximately 26 km north of Pahalgam.

Question 8

Consider the following pairs of lakes and the states they are located in:

- a. Hussain Sagar: 4. Telangana
- b. Pulicate Lake: 3. Andhra Pradesh
- c. Dal Lake: 2. Jammu and Kashmir
- d. Loktak Lake: 1. Manipur

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1. The correct matches are: Hussain Sagar is in Telangana (a-4), Pulicat Lake in Andhra Pradesh (b-3), Dal Lake in J&K (c-2), and Loktak Lake in Manipur (d-1). This corresponds to a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1.

Question 9

Consider the following pairs of dams and the states they are located in:

- a. Sardar Sarovar Dam: 3. Gujarat
- b. Bhavani Sagar Dam: 4. Tamil Nadu
- c. Koyna Dam: 2. Maharashtra
- d. Tehri Dam: 1. Uttarakhand

Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1. The correct matches are: Sardar Sarovar in Gujarat (a-3), Bhavani Sagar in Tamil Nadu (b-4), Koyna in Maharashtra (c-2), and Tehri in Uttarakhand (d-1). This corresponds to: a-3, b-4, c-2, d-1.

Question 10

Kerewa Soils is best for Growing?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Saffron. Karewa soils (lacustrine deposits found in the Kashmir Valley) are famous for saffron (Zafran) cultivation due to their unique composition and drainage qualities.

Question 11

Pampore uplands, locally called 'wudar' in Sri Nagar, Jammu and Kashmir are a great source of revenue from which among the following?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Saffron. The Pampore uplands (known locally as 'wudar' or Karewas) in Kashmir are the primary saffron-growing areas, generating significant economic revenue through agriculture.

Question 12

The total length of the river Ganga is about

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 2525 km. The Ganga is the longest river in India with an approximate length of 2,525 km, originating from the Gangotri glacier in the Himalayas.

Question 13

Which one of the following is a north flowing river?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Chambal. The Chambal River originates in the Vindhya Range in Madhya Pradesh and flows north-northeast through Rajasthan before joining the Yamuna River in Uttar Pradesh.

Question 14

The capital of Lakshadweep is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Kavaratti. Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, India. Port Blair is Andaman and Nicobar's capital, Silvassa is Dadra and Nagar Haveli's capital.

Question 15

The reason for Rajasthan being deficient in rainfall is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: The winds do not come across any barrier to cause necessary uplift to be cooled. The Aravalli Range lies parallel to the direction of the Arabian Sea branch of the southwest monsoon winds, providing no physical barrier to block the winds and cause them to rise and cool down for rain.

Question 16

According to Census of India 2011 which one of the following Union Territories had the highest sex ratio?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Puducherry. According to the 2011 Census, Puducherry had the highest sex ratio among Union Territories with 1037 females per 1000 males, while Daman and Diu had the lowest (618).

Question 17

In which of the following states is the Sambhar lake located?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Rajasthan. Sambhar Salt Lake is India's largest inland salt lake, situated in Rajasthan, near Jaipur.

Question 18

Which Lake of Jammu and Kashmir has first floating Post Office?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Dal Lake. India's first floating post office, built inside a houseboat, was inaugurated on Dal Lake in Srinagar in August 2011.

Question 19

What is the capital of Indian Union Territory Lakshadweep?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Kavaratti. Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, an archipelago in the Laccadive Sea off the coast of Kerala.

Question 20

Gipmochi mountain lies between China, Bhutan and the Indian state of:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Sikkim. Gipmochi (Mount Gyemo Chen) lies on the tri-junction border between China (Tibet), Bhutan, and the Indian state of Sikkim.

Question 21

The fertile land between two rivers is called

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Doab. The fertile tract of land lying between two converging rivers is known as a 'Doab' (from Persic: do = two, ab = water).

Question 22

Where is Central Agriculture University situated?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Manipur. The Central Agricultural University (CAU) is located in Imphal, Manipur, established under the Central Agricultural University Act, 1992.

Question 23

Which of the following rivers are allocated to India for exclusive use under the Indus Water Treaty?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Ravi, Sutlej, Beas. Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, the water of the three Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas) is allocated to India for unrestricted use.

Question 24

Which is the 2nd largest fresh-water lake of Asia, situated on the foothills of Haramuk Mountain?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Wular Lake. Wular Lake, located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir at the foothills of Haramuk Mountain, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia.

Question 25

Which of the following statements regarding crops growing season are NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Zaid crops are cultivated during the winter months between the Rabi and Kharif seasons include fruits and vegetables.. Statement C is incorrect because Zaid crops are short summer crops grown mainly in the months of March to June, between the Rabi and Kharif seasons, rather than during the winter months.

Question 26

Match the hydroelectric power projects in Jammu Kashmir with their corresponding location:

- i) Baglihar Power Project: 1) Indus River in Alchi, Leh
- ii) Ratle Hydroelectric Power Project: 2) Chenab River, Ramban
- iii) Uri Hydroelectric Power Project: 3) Chenab River, Kishtwar
- iv) Nimoo Bazgo Hydroelectric Power Project: 4) Jhelum River, Baramula

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: i-2, ii-3, iii-4, iv-1. Baglihar is on the Chenab River in Ramban (i-2), Ratle is on the Chenab River in Kishtwar (ii-3), Uri is on the Jhelum River in Baramula (iii-4), and Nimoo Bazgo is on the Indus River in Leh (iv-1).

Question 27

Which is the largest city in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Srinagar. Srinagar is the largest city in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Leh is located in the UT of Ladakh.

Question 28

Gulmarg hill station lies in

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Pir Panjal Range. Gulmarg is a famous hill station located in the Pir Panjal Range of the Western Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 29

Which of the following is known as the 'Valley of Shepherds'?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Pahalgam. Pahalgam is popularly known as the 'Valley of Shepherds' in Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 30

Which of the peak given in the choices is NOT one among the top 5 mountain peaks in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Trisul. The top mountain peaks in India include Kangchenjunga, Nanda Devi, Kamet, Saltoro Kangri, and Saser Kangri. Trisul (7,120 m) is not in the top 5.

Question 31

Match the following Countries to its currency.

| Country | Currency |
| --- | --- |
| 1. Russia | i. Peso |
| 2. Chile | ii. Kyat |
| 3. Georgia | iii. Ruble |
| 4. Myanmar | iv. Lari |

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1-iii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-ii. The correct matching is: Russia - Ruble (1-iii), Chile - Peso (2-i), Georgia - Lari (3-iv), and Myanmar - Kyat (4-ii). This matches option A.

Question 32

Match the following Dams to the rivers on which it is situated:

| Dam | River |
| --- | --- |
| 1. Sardar Sarovar | i. Mahanadi |
| 2. Hirakud | ii. Periyar |
| 3. Bhakra Nangal | iii. Narmada |
| 4. Idukki | iv. Sutlej |

Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1-iii, 2-i, 3-iv, 4-ii. The correct matching is: Sardar Sarovar - Narmada (1-iii), Hirakud - Mahanadi (2-i), Bhakra Nangal - Sutlej (3-iv), and Idukki - Periyar (4-ii). This matches option A.

Question 33

Of the following, which is India's highest dam?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Tehri Dam. Tehri Dam in Uttarakhand is the highest dam in India, standing at a height of 260.5 meters on the Bhagirathi River. Nurek Dam is in Tajikistan.

Question 34

Where exactly is Aksai Chin?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: The north-east corner of Jammu and Kashmir. Aksai Chin is located in the north-east corner of the Jammu and Kashmir region (currently under Chinese control).

Question 35

The Blue Nile river originates from which of the following lakes?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Lake Tana. The Blue Nile river originates from Lake Tana in Ethiopia, while the White Nile originates from the Lake Victoria region.

Question 36

Which of the following is known as the Grape capital of India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Nasik. Nashik in Maharashtra is known as the 'Grape Capital of India' because it accounts for more than half of India's total grape export.

Question 37

Which River is known as "Veetesta" (Vitasta) in Sanskrit?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Jhelum. The Jhelum River is referred to as 'Vitasta' (Veetesta) in Sanskrit scriptures and 'Hydaspes' in ancient Greek.

Question 38

The soils of the hills of Jammu and Kashmir are characterized by which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Rich in potash and lime but deficient in nitrogen and phosphorus. The hill soils of Jammu and Kashmir are generally rich in potash and lime but show a deficiency in nitrogen and phosphorus.

Question 39

Match the following climatic regions with their corresponding locations:

P) Tropical Rain Forests - Western Ghats, West coastal Plains, Parts of Assam
Q) Tropical Savana Climate - Most of peninsular region except Western Ghats
R) Tropical Semi-Arid Steppe Climate - Rainshadow belt from Central Maharashtra to Tamil Nadu
S) Tropical and Sub-tropical Steppes - Punjab, Haryana and Kachchh Region

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: P-2, Q-1, R-4, S-3. Tropical Rain Forest matches Western Ghats/Assam (P-2), Savana matches peninsular region (Q-1), Semi-Arid matches rainshadow belt (R-4), and Steppes matches Punjab/Kachchh (S-3). This matches option C.

Question 40

A person is authorized to drive a "transport" vehicle in any category of road at the minimum age of:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 20 years. According to Section 4(2) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the minimum age required for a person to drive a transport vehicle in any public place is 20 years.

Question 41

A driver extending his/her right arm and rotating it in an anti-clockwise direction is signaling their intention to:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Turn left or change lane to the left hand side. Under Indian road rules, when a driver extends the right arm and rotates it in an anti-clockwise direction, it represents the intention to turn left or change lanes to the left.

Question 42

A driver extending his/her right arm in a downward direction and moving it up and down is signaling their intention to:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Slow down his vehicle. Extending the right arm downwards and moving it slowly up and down is the standard hand signal indicating that the driver intends to slow down their vehicle.

Question 43

A driver extending his right arm vertically outside the vehicle is signaling their intention to:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Stop his vehicle. Extending the right arm vertically upwards represents the intention to stop the vehicle. Note: Option D was omitted in the original test booklet, but Option C is verified as correct.

Question 44

A driver moving his hand in a forward circular motion outside the vehicle is signaling to the vehicle behind:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: To allow the following car to overtake. Moving the right arm in a forward circular motion is a gesture to allow the vehicle behind to overtake safely.

Question 45

The location of Jammu and Kashmir with respect to Bihar in India is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: North-West. Jammu and Kashmir is located in the northernmost part of India, which lies in the North-West direction relative to Bihar.

Question 46

How does the alcohol effect perception-reaction time while driving?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Increases with blood alcohol content. Alcohol slows down the central nervous system. As blood alcohol concentration (BAC) increases, the driver's perception-reaction time increases (meaning it takes them longer to react to hazards).

Question 47

Smoking while driving is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Destructing activity and punishable offence. Smoking while driving is a distracting activity (occupies hands and creates smoke/glare) and is classified as a punishable offence under vehicle safety guidelines and public transit laws.

Question 48

Riverine fishery resources has ---- major systems

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 5. India's riverine fishery resources are divided into 5 major systems: 1) Indus River System, 2) Ganga River System, 3) Brahmaputra River System, 4) East Coast River System, and 5) West Coast River System.

Question 49

The largest peninsular river in India is

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Godavari. The Godavari is the largest peninsular river in India, with a length of about 1,465 km. It is also known as the 'Dakshin Ganga'.

Question 50

Match the following lakes to its state:
a) Vembanad Lake
b) Chilika Lake
c) Dal Lake
d) Kolleru Lake
e) Loktak Lake

And States:
1. Jammu and Kashmir
2. Andhra Pradesh
3. Odisha
4. Manipur
5. Kerala

Match correctly:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a:5, b: 3, c: 1, d: 2, e: 4. Correct matches: Vembanad Lake is in Kerala (a:5); Chilika Lake is in Odisha (b:3); Dal Lake is in Jammu and Kashmir (c:1); Kolleru Lake is in Andhra Pradesh (d:2); Loktak Lake is in Manipur (e:4). This matches Option A.

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a lagoon?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Periyar lake. Periyar Lake is a freshwater artificial reservoir created by the construction of the Mullaperiyar Dam on the Periyar River. Vembanad, Chilika, and Pulicat are coastal brackish water lagoons.

Question 52

What category of mountain system are the Himalayas?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Fold mountains. The Himalayas are young fold mountains, formed by tectonic collision between the Indo-Australian plate and the Eurasian plate.

Question 53

How much area does Ganga river system drain in the Himalayan region?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 2,00,000 km2. The Ganga river system drains a catchment area of approximately 200,000 km2 within the Himalayan mountain region before descending into the plains.

Question 54

Which of the following statements are true?
a. Himalayas extend from the Namga Parbat to Namcha Barwa
b. Himalayas extend over 2400 km
c. Ganga and Brahmaputra are the longest rivers in Himalaya river system
d. Himalayan streams can be divided to 4 zones as per Sehgal (1988)

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: a, b. Statements a and b are true. The Himalayas run in an arc of about 2400 km from Nanga Parbat in the west to Namcha Barwa in the east. Statement c is false because the Indus is the longest river. Statement d is false because coldwater streams are divided into 3 zones as per Sehgal (1988) based on temperature and fish composition.

Question 55

Which is the highest mountain peak located entirely within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (excluding POK)?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Nun Peak. Nun Peak (7,135 meters) is the highest peak in the Suru Valley/Kargil-Kashmir region that is located on the Indian side of the Line of Control, part of the Nun Kun massif.

Question 56

Jammu and Kashmir is the leading producer of which high-value spice crop in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Saffron. Pampore region of Jammu and Kashmir (often called the Saffron Town of Kashmir) is famous for producing high-quality saffron, making J&K the leading producer in India.

Question 57

Which Indian state is the largest producer of rice?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: West Bengal. West Bengal is the largest producer of rice in India, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu.

Question 58

In which district of Jammu and Kashmir is the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi located?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Reasi. The holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is located in the Trikuta Mountains in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 59

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Green Revolution' in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: M. S. Swaminathan. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India for his leadership and role in introducing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice.

Question 60

Which line of latitude passes almost halfway through the territory of India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Tropic of Cancer. The Tropic of Cancer ($23.5^\circ 	ext{ N}$) passes through eight states of India, dividing the country almost equally into two halves.

Question 61

What is the summer capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Srinagar. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 62

Which historical mountain pass connects the Jammu region with the Kashmir Valley?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Banihal Pass. The Banihal Pass (elevation 2,832 m) across the Pir Panjal Range connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley.

Question 63

Which is the oldest mountain range in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Aravalli Range. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountain range in India and one of the oldest in the world, running across Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, and Delhi.

Question 64

What is the ancient Vedic Sanskrit name of the Chenab River?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Asikni. The Chenab River was known as Asikni in Vedic Sanskrit literature. (Jhelum is Vitasta, Ravi is Parushni, and Beas is Vipasa).

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