General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTGeography
Which hill is the Vaishno Devi Mandir located on?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Trikuta)
Vaishno Devi Mandir is a holy Hindu temple situated on the Trikuta Hills in Katra, Jammu and Kashmir.
Q2
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTHistory
Arrange the following historical events in chronological order:
- a. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre - b. Dandi March - c. Lucknow Pact - d. Quit India Movement
💡Correct Answer: Option B (c, a, b, d)
The correct chronological order is: Lucknow Pact (1916), Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (1919), Dandi March (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942). This matches sequence: c, a, b, d.
Q3
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTPolity
The first legislature of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir was called the:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Praja Sabha)
The first legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1934 by Maharaja Hari Singh and was called the Praja Sabha.
Q4
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTGeography
Which of the following is NOT a tributary of Jhelum River?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Verinag)
Verinag is the origin spring of the Jhelum River, located in Anantnag. Vishaw, Sind Nallah, and Romushi are tributaries of the Jhelum River.
Q5
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTReorganisation Act
As per J & K reorganisation Act, 2019, UT created without legislature is:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ladakh)
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, J&K was made a Union Territory with a legislature, whereas Ladakh was created as a Union Territory without a legislature.
Q6
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTCulture
Consider the following statements regarding Kud dance:
1. Kud dance is performed to honour the gods Lok Devtas' as a thanks giving ritual. 2. It is practiced on festive occasions like Eid and Ramzan days are going.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only 1)
Statement 1 is correct. Kud is a traditional thanksgiving folk dance performed in Jammu's hilly areas to honor the Lok Devtas (local deities). Statement 2 is incorrect as it is performed during rainy nights and after harvesting, not on Eid/Ramzan.
Q7
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTGeography
Which of the places is known as the "Gateway to the Kashmir valley"?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (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.
Q8
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTGeography
Which pass connects Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Zoji La Pass)
The Zoji La Pass connects the Kashmir Valley (near Sonamarg) to Ladakh (Drass/Kargil).
Q9
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTPolity
What is the official language of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Urdu)
Urdu was traditionally the sole official language of Jammu and Kashmir since 1889. Although the J&K Official Languages Act, 2020 added Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, and English as official languages, Urdu remains the standard correct answer in classical state competitive exams.
Q10
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTGeography
Arrange the following Indian states in order from North to South:
- a. Himachal Pradesh - b. Tamil Nadu - c. Telangana - d. Madhya Pradesh
💡Correct Answer: Option C (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.
Q11
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTEnvironment
Consider the following national parks and the states they are located in:
- a. Kaziranga National Park: 4. Assam - b. Jim Corbett National Park: 3. Uttarakhand - c. Ranthambore National Park: 2. Rajasthan - d. Gir National Park: 1. Gujarat
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1)
The correct matches are: Kaziranga is in Assam (a-4), Jim Corbett is in Uttarakhand (b-3), Ranthambore is in Rajasthan (c-2), and Gir is in Gujarat (d-1). This corresponds to a-4, b-3, c-2, d-1.
Q12
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTCurrent Affairs
Arrange the following events of 2023 in chronological order:
- a. G20 Summit in India - b. ICC World Cup Final 2023 - c. Launch of Chandrayaan 3 - d. COP28 climate summit in Dubai
💡Correct Answer: Option A (c, a, b, d)
The chronological order is: Launch of Chandrayaan 3 (July 14, 2023), G20 Summit in New Delhi (September 9-10, 2023), ICC World Cup Final (November 19, 2023), and COP28 Summit in Dubai (November 30, 2023). This matches sequence: c, a, b, d.
Q13
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTAgriculture
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?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (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.
Q14
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTDemography
The population growth rate means:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Difference between birth rate and death rate)
The population growth rate is the rate at which the number of individuals in a population increases, which is fundamentally calculated as the difference between the birth rate and the death rate.
Q15
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTGeography
In which tourist place is the Kolahoi glacier located?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pahalgam)
Kolahoi Glacier is a valley glacier located in the northwestern Himalayan Range, approximately 26 km north of Pahalgam.
Q16
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTGeography
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?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (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.
Q17
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTHeritage
Consider the following statements regarding Ajanta Caves:
- a. Ajanta caves were tagged as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983. - b. Currently, these caves are taken care of by the Archaeological Survey of India. - c. The caves are believed to be made in Gupta period and Vakataka period.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
All statements are correct. Ajanta Caves became a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, are preserved by the ASI, and were excavated during the Vakataka and Gupta periods.
Q18
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTHistory
Who is popularly known as the "Grand Old Man of India"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dadabhai Naoroji)
Dadabhai Naoroji is known as the 'Grand Old Man of India'. He was a prominent leader in the Indian national movement and formulated the Drain of Wealth theory.
Q19
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTGeography
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?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (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.
Q20
General Knowledge with special ref to J&K UTHistory
Consider the following pairs of historical terms and entities of Jammu and Kashmir:
- a. Founder of Dogra Dynasty: 4. Gulab Singh - b. Dar-Ul-Aman (written as Dar-Ul-Alam): 1. Maharaja Ranjit Dev - c. Mian Deedo: 2. Rebellion Group Head - d. Treaty of Lahore: 3. 1846
Which of the following pairs is/are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a-4, b-1, c-2, d-3)
The correct matches are: Maharaja Gulab Singh founded the Dogra Dynasty (a-4); Jammu was named 'Dar-ul-Aman' during the reign of Maharaja Ranjit Dev due to religious peace (b-1); Mian Deedo was a rebel leader against Sikh rule in Jammu (c-2); and the Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 (d-3).
Q21
Organic ChemistryJ&K Geography
Kerewa Soils is best for Growing?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Saffron)
Karewa soils (lacustrine deposits found in the Kashmir Valley) are famous for saffron (Zafran) cultivation due to their unique composition and drainage qualities.
Q22
Organic ChemistryJ&K History & Polity
On which date J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 came into force?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (31 October 2019)
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which reconstituted the state into two Union Territories (J&K and Ladakh), was passed on August 5, 2019, and officially came into force on October 31, 2019.
Q23
Organic ChemistryJ&K Geography
Pampore uplands, locally called 'wudar' in Sri Nagar, Jammu and Kashmir are a great source of revenue from which among the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Saffron)
The Pampore uplands (known locally as 'wudar' or Karewas) in Kashmir are the primary saffron-growing areas, generating significant economic revenue through agriculture.
Q24
Physical ChemistryJ&K History
Who ascended the Throne of Jammu and Kashmir after Maharaja Gulab Singh?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Maharaja Ranbir Singh)
Maharaja Ranbir Singh succeeded his father, Maharaja Gulab Singh (the founder of the Dogra dynasty), to the throne of Jammu and Kashmir in 1856.
Q25
Physical ChemistryJ&K Geography
Which Lake of Jammu and Kashmir has first floating Post Office?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Dal Lake)
India's first floating post office, built inside a houseboat, was inaugurated on Dal Lake in Srinagar in August 2011.
Q26
Physical ChemistryJ&K Culture
The folk dance of Kashmir in which two groups of ladies facing each other with arms locked around one another's backs sing alternately.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Rouf)
Rouf is a traditional folk dance of Kashmir performed by women. Two rows of women face each other, link arms around each other's backs, and dance back and forth while singing folk songs.
Q27
Physical ChemistryJ&K History & Monuments
Shalimar bagh was built by which Mughal emperor?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, J&K, was built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619.
Q28
Physical ChemistryJ&K Polity
As per the J&K Reorganization Act 2019, the UT of Ladakh comprises of which of the following territories of the state of J&K?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kargil and Leh Districts)
Under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Ladakh comprises the districts of Kargil and Leh.
Q29
General Knowledge & AwarenessGeography
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
💡Correct Answer: Option D (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).
Q30
General Knowledge & AwarenessHistory
Match the following historical details of Jammu and Kashmir:
- i) Founder of Dogra Dynasty: 1) 1846 - ii) Last ruler of Dev Dynasty: 2) 1632 - iii) Chashme Shahi garden was built: 3) Jit Singh - iv) Year of Treaty of Lahore: 4) Gulab Singh
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1)
Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra dynasty (i-4). Jit Singh was the last ruler of the Dev dynasty of Jammu (ii-3). Chashme Shahi garden was built in 1632 (iii-2). The Treaty of Lahore was signed in 1846 (iv-1). This matches i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1.
Q31
General Knowledge & AwarenessHistory
Consider the following statements:
Assertion (A): Rajatarangini presents a written account of the history of Jammu. Reason (R): Historians seek a lot of relevant information from Rajatarangini as it is a valuable source of information on the history of Kashmir.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A is false but R is true)
Assertion A is false because Rajatarangini, written by Kalhana, is a historical chronicle of Kashmir, not Jammu. Reason R is true because it is indeed a valuable primary source for Kashmir's history.
Q32
General Knowledge & AwarenessHistory
The city of Jammu got its name from which King?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jambu Lochan)
The city of Jammu is named after its founder, King Jambu Lochan, who ruled the area in the 14th century BC.
Q33
General Knowledge & AwarenessHistory
In which year, the first Legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was established?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1934 AD)
The first Legislative Assembly (Praja Sabha) of Jammu and Kashmir was established in 1934 AD during the reign of Maharaja Hari Singh.
Q34
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Books & Authors
Who has written the book 'My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jagmohan)
The book 'My Frozen Turbulence in Kashmir' was written by Jagmohan Malhotra, who served as the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q35
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Geography
Which of the following rivers are allocated to India for exclusive use under the Indus Water Treaty?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (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.
Q36
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Power Projects
Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation is a joint venture between which two entities?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (NHPC and JKSPDC)
Ratle Hydroelectric Power Corporation Limited (RHPCL) is a joint venture company incorporated in 2021 between NHPC (51%) and JKSPDC (49%) to implement the 850 MW Ratle Hydroelectric Project on Chenab River.
Q37
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Current Affairs
Consider the following statements. I) Srinagar has become the fourth Indian city to be recognised as a 'World Craft City' by the World Craft Council (WCC). II) Jaipur, Malappuram and Hyderabad are the other Indian cities that have previously been recognised as World Craft Cities. Choose the correct option.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only I is correct)
Statement I is correct; Srinagar was recognized as a World Craft City by WCC in 2024. Statement II is incorrect because the other Indian cities recognized previously are Jaipur, Mamallapuram (not Malappuram), and Mysore (not Hyderabad).
Q38
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K History
Arrange the following events in chronological order:
i. Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act 2019. ii. Sadar-i-Riyasat re-designated as Governor. iii. Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir adopted. iv. Article 370 grants special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Choose the correct option.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (iv, iii, ii, i)
The chronological order is: iv) Article 370 drafted/enacted (1949), iii) J&K Constitution adopted (November 17, 1956), ii) Sadar-i-Riyasat re-designated as Governor (1965), and i) J&K Reorganisation Act (2019). This corresponds to: iv, iii, ii, i.
Q39
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Heritage
Consider the following statements. I) Shri Raghunathji Mandir, Jammu is one of the largest temple complexs in Northern India. II) The temple was built in 1857 by Maharaja Hari Singh. Choose the correct option.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only I is correct)
Statement I is correct. Statement II is incorrect because the Raghunath Temple complex construction was started by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1853 and completed by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860 (not by Maharaja Hari Singh, who ruled much later).
Q40
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Culture
In which months is Jhiri Mela celebrated each year?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (October-November)
The Jhiri Mela is held annually in October-November (during Kartik Poornima) in Jhiri village near Jammu, commemorating the martyrdom of Baba Jitto.
Q41
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Agriculture
What is the local Kashmiri term for saffron, a cash crop?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Koung/Kong)
The local Kashmiri term for saffron (Zafran) is 'Koung' or 'Kong'.
Q42
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K History & Polity
Who became the first Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after the title change from Prime Minister?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq)
Ghulam Mohammad Sadiq served as the last Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and became the first Chief Minister of the state in 1965 after the designations were changed by the 6th Amendment.
Q43
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Infrastructure
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 11.2 km long. Choose the correct option.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Neither I nor II is correct)
Both statements are incorrect. The Chenani-Nashri Road Tunnel (9.28 km) was renamed as Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel (not Banihal-Qazigund Road Tunnel, which is 8.45 km). The Pir Panjal Railway Tunnel (11.2 km) is a railway tunnel, whereas the Banihal-Qazigund road tunnel is for road transport.
Q44
General Awareness & Current AffairsJ&K Lakes
Which is the 2nd largest fresh-water lake of Asia, situated on the foothills of Haramuk Mountain?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (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.
Q45
General Awareness & ScienceJ&K Geography
Which is the largest city in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Srinagar)
Srinagar is the largest city in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Leh is located in the UT of Ladakh.
Q46
General Awareness & ScienceJ&K Geography
Gulmarg hill station lies in
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pir Panjal Range)
Gulmarg is a famous hill station located in the Pir Panjal Range of the Western Himalayas in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q47
General Awareness & ScienceJ&K Geography
Which of the following is known as the 'Valley of Shepherds'?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Pahalgam)
Pahalgam is popularly known as the 'Valley of Shepherds' in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q48
General Awareness & ScienceJ&K History
King Harsha belongs to which dynasty of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lohara)
King Harsha (1089–1101 AD) belonged to the Lohara dynasty of Kashmir.
Q49
📚 Social ScienceJ&K Geography
Where exactly is Aksai Chin?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (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).
Q50
📚 Social ScienceJ&K History
Queen Didda, who ruled Kashmir from 980-1003 AD, belonged to which dynasty?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lohara Dynasty)
Queen Didda was born into the Lohara Dynasty (daughter of King Simharaja of Lohara) and married King Kshemagupta of the Gupta/Yashaskara dynasty of Kashmir.
Q51
📚 Social ScienceJ&K History
Who is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lalitaditya)
Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty is known as the 'Samudragupta of Kashmir' due to his vast conquests and empire building.
Q52
📚 Social ScienceJ&K History
Who is known as the "Nightingale of Kashmir"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Habba Khatoon)
Habba Khatoon, the 16th-century Kashmiri poetess and queen of Yousuf Shah Chak, is fondly known as the 'Nightingale of Kashmir'.
Q53
⚖️ LawReorganisation Act 2019
Which clause / section of the J&K Reorganization Act 2019 deals with the Appropriation of Bills?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (43)
Section 43 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 deals with the Appropriation Bills of the Union Territory.
Q54
📚 Social ScienceHistory & Infrastructure
In 1897, the first railway line was built in Jammu and Kashmir to connect Jammu with:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sialkot)
The first railway line in J&K was the Jammu-Sialkot railway line built in 1897, connecting Jammu to Sialkot (now in Pakistan).
Q55
🌍 General AwarenessAwards & Honors
Who won the Sahitya Akademi Award for Kashmiri language for the year 2022?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Farooq Fayaz)
Farooq Fayaz won the Sahitya Akademi Award 2022 in Kashmiri language for his literary criticism book 'Zael Dab'.
Q56
🌍 General AwarenessEducation & Institutions
Which of the following universities has/have been established by an Act in the year 2016 in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Both (A) and (B))
Both the Cluster University of Jammu and the Cluster University of Kashmir were established under the Srinagar and Jammu Cluster Universities Act, 2016.
Q57
📚 Social ScienceJ&K Geography
The soils of the hills of Jammu and Kashmir are characterized by which of the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (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.
Q58
Traffic Rules, Road Signs & MV ActGeography of J&K
The location of Jammu and Kashmir with respect to Bihar in India is
💡Correct Answer: Option B (North-West)
Jammu and Kashmir is located in the northernmost part of India, which lies in the North-West direction relative to Bihar.
Q59
📚 Social ScienceIndian Geography
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
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.
Q60
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
Under which Section of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was the Union Territory of Ladakh created without a Legislature?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Section 3)
Section 3 of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 provides for the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh without a legislature, while Section 4 provides for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with a legislature.
Q61
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KLakes & Water Bodies
Which lake in Kashmir is known as the 'Supreme gem of all Kashmir Lakes' and is the deepest lake in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Manasbal Lake)
Manasbal Lake, located in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, is known as the supreme gem of all Kashmir lakes and is considered the deepest lake in India.
Q62
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHistory of J&K
Who was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Maharaja Gulab Singh)
Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and became the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846.
Q63
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Polity & Constitution
Which Article of the Constitution of India details the procedure for amending the Constitution?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Article 368)
Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution of India grants power to Parliament to amend the Constitution and details the procedure for doing so.
Q64
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Geography
Which river is known as the 'Tsangpo' in Tibet before entering India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Brahmaputra)
The Brahmaputra River originates in Tibet, where it is known as the Yarlung Tsangpo, before flowing into India through Arunachal Pradesh.
Q65
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KCurrent Affairs
Which country hosted the G20 Summit in the year 2023?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (India)
India held the presidency of the G20 from December 1, 2022, to November 30, 2023, and hosted the 18th G20 Summit in New Delhi in September 2023.
Q66
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KRivers of J&K
The Kishanganga River is a major tributary of which river system?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jhelum)
The Kishanganga River (known as the Neelum River in Pakistan-administered Kashmir) is a major tributary of the Jhelum River, joining it near Muzaffarabad.
Q67
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Polity & Constitution
The Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP) in the Indian Constitution are borrowed from the constitution of which country?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ireland)
The Directive Principles of State Policy, enshrined in Part IV of the Indian Constitution, are borrowed from the Constitution of Ireland (which had copied it from the Spanish Constitution).
Q68
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian National Movement
The Rowlatt Act, which authorized the government to imprison people without trial, was passed in which year?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1919)
The Anarchical and Revolutionary Crimes Act of 1919, popularly known as the Rowlatt Act, was passed by the Imperial Legislative Council in March 1919, leading to widespread protests and the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Q69
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeography of J&K
Which is the highest mountain peak located entirely within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (excluding POK)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (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.
Q70
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeneral Science
Which of the following gases is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Nitrogen)
Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, followed by Oxygen at about 21%, Argon at 0.93%, and Carbon Dioxide at 0.04%.
Q71
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeneral Science
What is the chemical name of common table salt?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sodium Chloride)
The chemical name of common table salt is Sodium Chloride (NaCl).
Q72
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian National Movement
Who among the following was the founder of the Home Rule League in India along with Annie Besant?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bal Gangadhar Tilak)
Bal Gangadhar Tilak launched the Home Rule League in April 1916 at Belgaum, and Annie Besant launched it in September 1916 at Madras.
Q73
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KCulture of J&K
The traditional full-length loose gown worn by people in Kashmir to protect themselves from severe winter cold is called:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pheran)
Pheran is the traditional long, loose cloak worn by men and women in Kashmir, typically made of wool and worn over warm clothing during winter, often with a Kangri underneath.
Q74
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KEconomy & Agriculture
Jammu and Kashmir is the leading producer of which high-value spice crop in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (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.
Q75
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Polity & Constitution
Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament)?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Vice-President of India)
According to Article 64 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
Q76
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHistory of J&K
The Treaty of Amritsar, which handed over the territory of Kashmir to Gulab Singh, was signed in which year?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1846)
The Treaty of Amritsar was signed on March 16, 1846, between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, establishing the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q77
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Geography
Which Indian state is the largest producer of rice?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (West Bengal)
West Bengal is the largest producer of rice in India, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu.
Q78
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Polity & Constitution
The Right to Education was added as a Fundamental Right under Article 21A by which Constitutional Amendment Act?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (86th Amendment Act)
The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 a Fundamental Right.
Q79
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian History
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Lord Mountbatten)
Lord Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General of independent India from August 1947 to June 1948. C. Rajagopalachari became the first and only Indian Governor-General after him.
Q80
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KFlora & Fauna
Which national park in Jammu and Kashmir is the primary habitat of the Hangul (Kashmir Stag)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Dachigam National Park)
Dachigam National Park, located near Srinagar, is renowned as the last remaining home of the critically endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag).
Q81
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeneral Science
Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Vitamin A)
Deficiency of Vitamin A (Retinol) leads to night blindness (nyctalopia), which is the inability to see well in dim light or at night.
Q82
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeography of J&K
In which district of Jammu and Kashmir is the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi located?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Reasi)
The holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is located in the Trikuta Mountains in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q83
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KEconomy & Agriculture
Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Green Revolution' in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (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.
Q84
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Polity & Constitution
How many Schedules were originally present in the Constitution of India when it was adopted in 1949?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (8)
The Constitution of India originally had 8 schedules when adopted in 1949. Currently, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.
Q85
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHistory of J&K
Which Mughal Emperor built the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
Shalimar Bagh was built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619. It is the largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley.
Q86
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Geography
Which line of latitude passes almost halfway through the territory of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Tropic of Cancer)
The Tropic of Cancer (23.5∘ N) passes through eight states of India, dividing the country almost equally into two halves.
Q87
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeneral Science
Which organ in the human body is responsible for producing the hormone insulin?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pancreas)
The pancreas produces insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels, specifically through its endocrine cells called beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans.
Q88
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian National Movement
The Quit India Movement of 1942 was launched in direct response to the failure of which mission?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cripps Mission)
The failure of the Cripps Mission in March 1942 to offer full self-government to India led Mahatma Gandhi to launch the Quit India Movement in August 1942.
Q89
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeography of J&K
What is the summer capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Srinagar)
Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q90
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeography of J&K
Which historical mountain pass connects the Jammu region with the Kashmir Valley?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Banihal Pass)
The Banihal Pass (elevation 2,832 m) across the Pir Panjal Range connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley.
Q91
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian National Movement
Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress (INC)?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Badruddin Tyabji)
Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the INC, presiding over the third annual session of the Congress held at Madras in 1887.
Q92
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHydroelectric Projects
The Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is constructed on which river?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Chenab)
The Baglihar Dam is a run-of-the-river power project built on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q93
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIndian Polity & Constitution
Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The President of India)
Under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.
Q94
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KGeneral Science
What is the SI unit of power?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Watt)
The SI unit of power is the Watt (W), which is equal to one joule of energy expended per second (1 J/s).
Q95
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHistory of J&K
Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Maharaja Hari Singh)
Maharaja Hari Singh was the last ruling monarch of Jammu and Kashmir, signing the Instrument of Accession to India on October 26, 1947.
Q96
General EnglishTourism in J&K
Which picturesque tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir is known as the 'Meadow of Gold'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sonamarg)
Sonamarg is known as the 'Meadow of Gold' due to the golden-yellow flowers that bloom in summer and the sunlit snow-capped peaks surrounding it.
Q97
General EnglishRivers of J&K
What is the ancient Vedic Sanskrit name of the Chenab River?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Asikni)
The Chenab River was known as Asikni in Vedic Sanskrit literature. (Jhelum is Vitasta, Ravi is Parushni, and Beas is Vipasa).
Q98
General EnglishGeography of J&K
How many administrative districts are there currently in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (20)
Following the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh (consisting of Leh and Kargil), the UT of J&K is left with exactly 20 administrative districts.
Q99
General EnglishGeneral Geography
Which is the largest national park in India, located in the Ladakh region?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hemis National Park)
Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India, famous for its high concentration of snow leopards.
Q100
General EnglishHistory of J&K
Who is the author of Rajatarangini, the Sanskrit historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kalhana)
Rajatarangini ('The River of Kings') was written in Sanskrit by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century AD.
Q101
General Knowledge & Current AffairsKarkota Dynasty & Lalitaditya
Who among the following is known as the "Samudra Gupta of Kashmir" due to his significant rule during the Karkota dynasty between 724-761 A.D.?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lalitaditya Muktapid)
King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty is celebrated as the "Samudragupta of Kashmir" for his extensive military conquests across northern and central Asia and for constructing the magnificent Martand Sun Temple.
Q102
General Knowledge & Current AffairsMonuments & Heritage of J&K
In which district is Martand Sun Temple located?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Anantnag)
The 8th-century Martand Sun Temple, built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida, is located near Mattan in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q103
General Knowledge & Current AffairsWalnut & Fruit Varieties of J&K
Which of the following is not a variety of walnuts?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Raktsey Karpo)
Kagzi, Sulaiman, and Burzil are famous indigenous commercial varieties of walnuts grown in Jammu & Kashmir. 'Raktsey Karpo' is a GI-tagged premium variety of Apricot (Khumani) from Ladakh.
Q104
General Knowledge & Current AffairsTourist Destinations of J&K
Yusmarg is a hill station in Jammu and Kashmir is known as
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Meadow of Jesus)
Yusmarg (in Budgam district of J&K) translates to the "Meadow of Jesus" in Kashmiri folklore and local tradition.
Q105
General Knowledge & Current AffairsRivers of Jammu & Kashmir
Where does the Ujh River originate from?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kailash Kund glacier)
The Ujh River, a major tributary of the Ravi River flowing through Kathua district, originates from the Kailash Kund glacier/spring in the Bhaderwah hills of the Pir Panjal range.
Q106
General Knowledge & Current AffairsHandicrafts & Shawls of Kashmir
Which of the following is correct about Shahtoosh Shawls?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ain-i-Akbari records that Akbar was an avid collector of Shahtoosh Shawls.)
Abul Fazl's historical text 'Ain-i-Akbari' records that Mughal Emperor Akbar was an avid admirer and collector of Shahtoosh shawls (calling them 'Tus'). (Shahtoosh is derived from the Tibetan Antelope/Chiru, not a goat).
Q107
General Knowledge & Current AffairsTemples & Shrines of J&K
Peer Kho Temple is a
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Shiva temple)
Peer Kho Cave Temple (located on the banks of the Tawi River in Jammu) is an ancient Hindu cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva (also known as Jamwant Cave).
Q108
General Knowledge & Current AffairsRepresentation in Parliament: Rajya Sabha
According to the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019, how many members of councils of state are from Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (4)
Under Section 8 and the First Schedule of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir is allocated 4 seats in the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).
Q109
General Knowledge & Current AffairsPress and Media History in J&K
The first daily newspaper of the state Jammu and Kashmir is?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ranbir)
'Ranbir' (started by Mulk Raj Saraf in June 1924 in Jammu) was the first news weekly and subsequently first daily newspaper published in Jammu & Kashmir.
Q110
General Knowledge & Current AffairsRivers and Tributaries of J&K
Kishanganga is an important tributary of which of the following rivers?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Jhelum)
The Kishanganga River (known as the Neelum River in Pakistan-administered Kashmir) is a major right-bank tributary of the Jhelum River, joining it near Muzaffarabad.
Q111
🗺️ Geography of Jammu & KashmirMountain Passes of J&K & Ladakh
Which pass connects Jammu and Kashmir with Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Zoji La Pass)
Zoji La Pass (altitude ~3,528 m on NH-1) in the Greater Himalayas connects the Kashmir Valley (Srinagar) with the Ladakh region (Drass and Leh).
Q112
🗺️ Geography of Jammu & KashmirPilgrimage & Shrines of J&K
Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is home to the famous Vaishno Devi shrine?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Reasi)
The holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is located on the Trikuta Mountains in Katra within the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q113
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirHeritage & Monuments of J&K
Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is famous for the Martand Sun Temple?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Anantnag)
The 8th-century Martand Sun Temple built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida is situated near Mattan in the Anantnag district of Kashmir.
Q114
🗺️ Geography of Jammu & KashmirPhysiography of J&K
Which mountain range separates the Kashmir valley from the Jammu region?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Pir Panjal)
The Pir Panjal Range in the Lesser Himalayas acts as the natural mountain barrier separating the Kashmir Valley from the Jammu division.
Q115
🌿 Environmental Science & EcologyNational Parks & Wildlife of J&K
Which National park is located in Jammu and Kashmir and is known for its population of endangered Hangul?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Dachigam National Park)
Dachigam National Park, located 22 km from Srinagar, is the primary and only viable habitat of the critically endangered Kashmir Stag (Hangul - Cervus hanglu hanglu).
Q116
📜 History of Jammu & KashmirMughal Gardens in Kashmir
Which Mughal emperor built the Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
Mughal Emperor Jahangir built the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar in 1619 for his beloved wife, Empress Noor Jahan.
Q117
General EnglishHistorical Forts & Architecture in J&K
Hari parbat was built by
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Atta Mohammed Khan)
While the initial outer fortification wall around Hari Parbat in Srinagar was laid down by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1590, the present imposing hilltop fort ramparts were built in 1808 by Afghan Governor Atta Mohammed Khan (Durrani).
Q118
General EnglishGovernment Environmental Programmes
Consider the following states: 1. Rajasthan 2. Gujarat 3. Jammu & Kashmir 4. Himachal Pradesh Desert Development programme was started in which of the above states?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2, 3 & 4)
The Desert Development Programme (DDP) was launched by the Central Government in 1977-78 to cover both hot arid deserts (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana) and cold arid deserts (Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh). Thus, all 1, 2, 3 & 4 are covered.
Q119
General EnglishTraditional Handicrafts of Kashmir
Kasida is
💡Correct Answer: Option B (An embroidery)
Kasida (Kashidakari) is the world-renowned traditional hand embroidery craft of Kashmir, noted for its fine needlework depicting Chinar leaves, flora, fauna, and paisleys on Pashmina shawls, pherans, and silk.
Q120
General EnglishHorticulture in Jammu & Kashmir
Which district is known as 'Apple Bowl of Jammu and Kashmir'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Shopian)
Shopian district in South Kashmir is famously known as the 'Apple Bowl of Jammu and Kashmir' because of its vast, high-density, superior-quality apple orchards.
Q121
General Awareness with special ref to J&KTenses & Verb Forms
Which tense is used to express an action that began in the past before some point and continued up to that point?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Past perfect continuous tense)
The Past Perfect Continuous Tense (had been + verb-ing) is used to denote an action that started in the past before a specific past reference point and continued up until that time.
Q122
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSubject-Verb Agreement
Choose the correct sentence.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (He visits the temple frequently.)
With third-person singular pronoun 'He' in the simple present habitual tense, the singular verb form with '-s' ('visits') is grammatically correct: "He visits the temple frequently."
Q123
General Awareness with special ref to J&KDirect and Indirect Speech
The boss said to him, "Please tell me what the old man said today."
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said that day.)
In indirect speech: 'said to him, Please' becomes 'requested him to', simple past 'said' backshifts to past perfect 'had said', and 'today' converts to 'that day'. Correct: "The boss requested him to tell him what the old man had said that day."
Q124
General Awareness with special ref to J&KModals: Formal Permission
______ I call the witness?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (May)
In formal judicial courtroom settings, 'May' is the standard polite modal auxiliary used to seek formal official permission: "May I call the witness?"
Q125
General Awareness with special ref to J&KArticles & Determiners
I saw ______ good deal of him during ______ war.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a, the)
The idiomatic quantitative phrase is 'a good deal of' (meaning a great deal/lot), and 'the war' refers to a specific known historical conflict. Correct: "I saw a good deal of him during the war."
Q126
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension Passage
Read the passage given below:
"If you wish to be a writer, you must learn to develop your own point of view. All good writers make us see things in a different light. You may be writing about the same thing as your classmates, but your presentation must reflect your personality and individuality."
Question: The most important thing about being a writer is that-
💡Correct Answer: Option D (You must develop your own view point)
As explicitly emphasized in the first sentence of the passage: "If you wish to be a writer, you must learn to develop your own point of view."
Q127
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meanings of the following idioms/phrase At the drop of the hat:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Done easily, without any preparation)
The idiom 'at the drop of a hat' means instantly, without hesitation, delay, or prior preparation.
Q128
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIdioms & Phrases
Pick the right meanings of the following idioms/phrase Hold one's horse:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Have patience)
The idiom 'hold one's horses' is an informal expression meaning to wait a moment, slow down, or have patience.
Q129
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPronoun Cases
Choose the correct pronoun: Let you and ______ try what we can do.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Me)
The verb 'let' is transitive and requires the objective case pronoun ('me', not subjective 'I'): "Let you and me try what we can do."
Q130
General Awareness with special ref to J&KHomophones
Fill in the blank with correct homophone: We sat under the shade of the ______ tree.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (beech)
'Beech' is a large deciduous forest tree (Fagus sylvatica). 'Beach' refers to a sandy seashore.
Q131
General Awareness with special ref to J&KHomophones
Fill in the blank with correct homophone: The ______ thread was thrown away.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (knotty)
'Knotty' means full of knots or tangled ('a knotty thread'). 'Naughty' means badly behaved.
Q132
General Awareness with special ref to J&KClause Analysis
They left early.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Declarative clause)
A Declarative clause (or statement clause) expresses a simple statement of fact or information with a subject followed by a predicate.
Q133
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: Consummation
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ultimate completion)
'Consummation' means the point at which something is complete, finalized, or perfected (Ultimate completion / fulfillment).
Q134
General Awareness with special ref to J&KAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the given word: Dissolute
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Moral)
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or degenerate. Its direct antonym is 'Moral' (virtuous, upright).
Q135
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSentence Rearrangement
In the following question, there are six sentences marked S1, S6, P, Q, R, S. The positions of S1 and S6 are fixed. Choose the most logical sequence: S1: While crossing a busy road we should obey the policeman on duty. P: We should always cross the road at the zebra crossing. Q: We must look to the signal lights and cross the road only when the road is clear. R: If there are no signal lights at the crossing, we should look to the right, then to the left and again to the right before crossing the road. S: If the road is not clear we should wait. S6: We should never run while crossing a road.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (PQRS)
Starting from general rule P (cross at zebra crossing) → Q (look to signal lights) → R (if no signal lights, look right-left-right) → S (if not clear, wait). Sequence: P-Q-R-S.
Q136
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPrepositions
He gave a talk ______ the causes of dengue fever.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (on)
The standard preposition used when delivering a lecture or presentation on a subject matter is 'talk on': "He gave a talk on the causes of dengue fever."
Q137
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPrepositions
The kitchen is ______ the back of the house.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (at)
Specific locational position uses 'at the back of': "The kitchen is at the back of the house."
Q138
General Awareness with special ref to J&KActive and Passive Voice
Convert the following active voice sentence into passive voice - "Is Sarah writing the novel"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Is the novel being written by Sarah?)
Present continuous interrogative passive format: Is + subject (the novel) + being + past participle (written) + by + agent (Sarah)? ⟹ "Is the novel being written by Sarah?"
Q139
General Awareness with special ref to J&KConditional Sentences
Which of the options given below the sentence should replace the part underlined to make the sentence grammatically correct? "Have you been" more careful, the accident could have been averted.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Had you been)
Third conditional inverted structure requires past perfect 'Had you been' to match 'could have been averted': "Had you been more careful, the accident could have been averted."
Q140
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSpelling Correction
Select the correctly spelt word.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Prevention)
The correct English spelling is 'Prevention' (meaning the action of stopping something from happening).
Q141
General EnglishEco-Sensitive Zones & Lakes of J&K
Jammu and Kashmir Government is to declare which lake as an Eco-Sensitive Zone.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Dal Lake)
The Jammu and Kashmir Government notified the constitution of an expert panel to declare the world-famous Dal Lake and its catchment area in Srinagar as an Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) to arrest ecological degradation.
Q142
General EnglishHydropower Projects in India & J&K
Consider the following hydropower projects with states where they are/have been installed: 1. Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project - Uttarakhand 2. Parbati Hydroelectric Project (III) - Himachal Pradesh 3. Ratle Hydroelectric Project - Jammu & Kashmir Which of the above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2 & 3)
All three pairs are correct: 1. Naitwar Mori (60 MW) on Tons river in Uttarakhand, 2. Parbati Stage-III (520 MW) in Himachal Pradesh, 3. Ratle (850 MW) on Chenab river in Kishtwar, J&K. Option D (1, 2 & 3).
Q143
General EnglishBridges & Strategic Infrastructure in J&K
Draj Bridge is situated in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Rajouri)
The 72 m long Draj Bridge, constructed by Border Roads Organisation (BRO) over Draj Nallah on Rajouri-Kotranka-Budhal road, is located in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q144
General EnglishPrincely States of India
Which among the following princely states of India were in "direct political relations" with the Government of India? 1. Hyderabad State 2. Gwalior State 3. Jammu and Kashmir 4. Baroda State Choose the correct option from the codes given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2, 3 & 4)
Under the British Raj, premier princely states having 21-gun salutes—Hyderabad, Gwalior, Jammu & Kashmir, Baroda, and Mysore—were in direct political relation with the Governor-General through individual Residents, without provincial intermediary interference. (All 1, 2, 3 & 4).
Q145
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPrepositions
The Railway track runs _____ the river?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Across)
'Runs across' is the standard spatial idiom for a track, line, or bridge spanning from one bank/side of a river to the opposite side.
Q146
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPronoun Cases
The market is nearer to them than _____?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Us)
In prepositional comparison where the first object is in objective case ('to them'), the parallel comparing pronoun must also be in the objective case ('to us' / 'us').
Q147
General Awareness with special ref to J&KZero Article / No Article
_____ light comes from the sun
💡Correct Answer: Option D (no article)
Uncountable abstract/general physical nouns used in a generic universal statement take no article: "Light comes from the sun."
Q148
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPunctuation Marks
Which of these is used between sentences which are grammatically independent?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Semicolon)
A Semicolon (;) is used to connect two closely related grammatically independent clauses (sentences) without using a coordinating conjunction.
Q149
General Awareness with special ref to J&KAntonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word: MODEST
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Conceited)
'Modest' means humble, unpretentious, or unassuming. Its direct antonym is 'Conceited' (arrogant, excessively proud).
Q150
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSeasons of Kashmir
Summer season in Kashmir & Ladakh valley is known as
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Grishm)
In the traditional Kashmiri six-season calendar, Summer (mid-May to mid-July) is called 'Grishm' (or Greeshm). (Spring is Sonth, Rainy season is Wahrat, Autumn is Harud, Winter is Wandah, and Severe Cold is Shishur).
Q151
General Awareness with special ref to J&KCensus 2011 Data
According to the census of 2011, which state has the least population in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sikkim)
According to the 2011 Census, Sikkim is the least populated State in India with a population of 610,577 (Lakshadweep is a Union Territory, not a state).
Q152
General Awareness with special ref to J&KDrainage System: West-Flowing Rivers
Which among the following rivers flows from East to West, eventually meeting the Arabian sea?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Narmada)
The Narmada River (along with the Tapti) flows westwards through a rift valley between the Vindhya and Satpura ranges and empties into the Arabian Sea at the Gulf of Khambhat.
Q153
General Awareness with special ref to J&KCropping Seasons: Kharif vs Rabi
Which of these is not a Kharif crop?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Wheat)
Wheat is a major Rabi crop (sown in winter in Oct-Nov and harvested in spring in March-April). Groundnut, Paddy, and Maize are Kharif (monsoon) crops.
Q154
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIndia's G20 Presidency 2023
Where was the first G20 International Financial Architecture working group meeting held?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Chandigarh)
The first G20 International Financial Architecture (IFA) Working Group meeting under India's G20 Presidency was hosted in Chandigarh on 30-31 January 2023.
Q155
General Awareness with special ref to J&KQuadratic Equations & Numbers
If the sum of a number and its square is 2070, find the number?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (45)
x+x2=2070⟹x(x+1)=2070. Since 45×46=2070, the number is 45.
Q156
General Awareness with special ref to J&KProblems on Numbers
The ratio between a two digit number and the sum of the digits of that number is 4:1. If the digit in the unit place is 4 more than digit in the 10th place, then find the number?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (48)
Let number be 10x+y. x+y10x+y=14⟹10x+y=4x+4y⟹6x=3y⟹y=2x. Given y−x=4⟹2x−x=4⟹x=4⟹y=8. The number is 48.
Q157
General Awareness with special ref to J&KNumber Series: Find Wrong Term
Find the wrong term in the following series? 17, 32, 47, 62, 77, 90
💡Correct Answer: Option D (90)
The pattern is adding 15: 17+15=32, 32+15=47, 47+15=62, 62+15=77, 77+15=92. The given term 90 is incorrect (should be 92).
Q158
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSpeed, Time and Distance
A car is running at a speed of 108 km/hr, what distance will it cover in 15 sec?
General Awareness with special ref to J&KStatement and Conclusions
Statements: Population increase coupled with depleting resources is going to be the scenario of many developing countries in days to come.
Conclusions: i) The population of developing countries will not continue to increase in future. ii) It will be very difficult for the governments of developing countries to provide its people decent quality of life.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Only conclusion (ii) follows)
Statement directly implies that increasing population and dwindling resources will severely strain public infrastructure and living standards, making conclusion (ii) valid. Conclusion (i) contradicts the statement.
Q160
General Awareness with special ref to J&KSystem vs Application Software
System software acts as a bridge between hardware and _____ software?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Application)
System software (Operating System) acts as an intermediary layer between physical computer hardware and user Application software.
Q161
General Awareness with special ref to J&KStorage Devices: Flash Memory
Flash drive is popularly known as
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Pen drive)
A USB flash drive is colloquially and popularly known as a 'Pen drive' or thumb drive.
Q162
General Awareness with special ref to J&KFunction Keys & Browser Shortcuts
Which key on a window keyboard sets to full screen mode in most browsers?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (F11)
In Windows web browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox), pressing function key F11 toggles Full Screen mode on and off.
Q163
General Awareness with special ref to J&KMS Excel Formulas
In A3 cell edit =A1+A2 refers to
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Addition of A1 and A2 will display in A3)
Entering `=A1+A2` in cell A3 calculates the mathematical sum of the values in cells A1 and A2 and displays the calculated result in cell A3.
Q164
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComputer Networking & Packet Switching
The internet uses are
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Packet switching)
The Internet uses Packet Switching (TCP/IP), where data messages are broken down into discrete packets transmitted independently across network nodes and reassembled at the destination.
Q165
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityPilgrimage Sites of J&K
Which famous shrine is located in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir and is an important pilgrimage site for Hindus?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Vaishno Devi Temple)
The holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is located on the Trikuta Hills in Katra, Reasi district, within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q166
Basic Concepts of ComputersWildlife Sanctuaries & Fauna of J&K
Dachigam National Park is famous for?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hangul Deer or Kashmir Stag)
Dachigam National Park, located near Srinagar, is the world-renowned protected natural sanctuary and home of the critically endangered Hangul Deer (Kashmir Stag - Cervus hanglu hanglu).
Q167
Basic Concepts of ComputersHydropower Projects on Chenab
The Salal Hydroelectric Power Station is built across which river in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Chenab)
The 690 MW Salal Hydroelectric Power Station is a run-of-the-river project built across the Chenab River near Reasi in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q168
Basic Concepts of ComputersLakes & Water Bodies of J&K
The Wular Lake is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bandipora)
Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India, is situated between Sopore and Bandipora in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q169
General Awareness with special ref to J&KInternet & E-Commerce
Which of the following is NOT an e-commerce website?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Facebook.)
Facebook is a social networking service, whereas AJIO (fashion retail), Amazon (general merchandise), and BookMyShow (online ticketing) are commercial e-commerce transaction platforms.
Q170
General Awareness with special ref to J&KGenerations of Computers
Match the computer generation with its corresponding characteristic. List - I (Computer generation): i) First Generation, ii) Second Generation, iii) Third Generation, iv) Fourth Generation, v) Fifth Generation List - II (Characteristic): 1) Utilized microprocessors, personal computers emerged., 2) Used vacuum tubes, large size, limited processing power., 3) Featured transistors, smaller and more reliable., 4) Focused on parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing., 5) Introduced integrated circuits, reduced size and power consumption.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-2, ii-3, iii-5, iv-1, v-4)
1st Gen = Vacuum tubes (i-2), 2nd Gen = Transistors (ii-3), 3rd Gen = Integrated Circuits (iii-5), 4th Gen = Microprocessors / VLSI (iv-1), 5th Gen = Artificial Intelligence & Parallel Processing (v-4). Correct matching: i-2, ii-3, iii-5, iv-1, v-4.
Q171
General Awareness with special ref to J&KOperating System & Device Drivers
Consider the following statements about Device Driver. 1. It a hardware device that is attached to a computer. 2. It acts as a translator between the hardware device and operating systems or applications that use it. 3. It instructs computer on how to communicate with the device by translating the operating system's instructions into a language that a device can understand in order to perform the necessary task. 4. Examples of device driver: printer driver, display driver, USB driver, sound card driver, motherboard driver, ROM driver, etc. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (2, 3 and 4)
Statement 1 is incorrect because a device driver is a specialized software program, NOT a hardware device. Statements 2, 3, and 4 correctly describe its role as a translator/driver program and list valid driver types. Correct: 2, 3 and 4.
Q172
General Awareness with special ref to J&KInternal vs External Hardware
Which of the following is an example of internal hardware devices?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Video card.)
A Video Card (Graphics Processing Unit / GPU card) is installed internally directly onto the motherboard PCIe expansion slot inside the computer chassis.
Q173
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComputer Architecture: DMA Controller
Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller is a feature within the computer that
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Transfers the data to the main memory without intervention of CPU.)
Direct Memory Access (DMA) enables hardware subsystems to transfer data directly to and from system RAM without routing through the CPU, eliminating CPU bottleneck and speeding up memory operations.
Q174
General Awareness with special ref to J&KReal-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
Which of the following is NOT a real time operating system?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Palm OS.)
Palm OS was a personal digital assistant (PDA) operating system, NOT a deterministic Real-Time Operating System (RTOS) like QNX, VxWorks, or RTLinux.
Q175
General Awareness with special ref to J&KKeyboard Shortcuts in Windows/Office
Match List - I with List - II List - I (Command): i) Replace, ii) Insert Hyperlink, iii) Paste, iv) Cut List - II (Shortcut keys): 1) Ctrl+K, 2) Ctrl+H, 3) Ctrl+X, 4) Ctrl+V
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-2, ii-1, iii-4, iv-3)
General Awareness with special ref to J&KMicrosoft Office Suite: MS Access
Which of the following is a primary feature of Microsoft Access?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (It is a database management system used for creating, managing, and querying databases.)
Microsoft Access is a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) that combines the relational Jet/ACE database engine with a graphical user interface and software-development tools for storing, managing, and querying structured data.
Q177
General Awareness with special ref to J&KMS PowerPoint Shortcuts
Match List - I with List - II List - I (Key): i) F5, ii) Shift+F5, iii) Alt+F5, iv) Esc List - II (Shortcut keys on PowerPoint): 1) Start presentation from beginning, 2) Start presentation from current slide, 3) Start presentation in presenter view, 4) End presentation
💡Correct Answer: Option A (i-1, ii-2, iii-3, iv-4.)
F5 = Start from beginning (i-1), Shift+F5 = Start from current slide (ii-2), Alt+F5 = Presenter View (iii-3), Esc = End presentation (iv-4). Match: i-1, ii-2, iii-3, iv-4.
Q178
General Awareness with special ref to J&KMS PowerPoint Slide Master
Which of the following statements about MS Power Point's slide master features is NOT true?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Slide masters cannot be used to modify the font and background of slides.)
Statement C is NOT true because modifying the master slide fonts, theme colors, and background styles is one of the primary and most powerful functions of the Slide Master.
Q179
General Awareness with special ref to J&KEmail Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
Which of the following statements about email protocols and services is NOT true?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (POP3 enables users to access their email messages directly on the server without downloading them.)
Statement A is NOT true: POP3 (Post Office Protocol 3) downloads email messages to the local device and typically deletes them from the mail server. IMAP is the protocol that manages emails directly on the server with multi-device sync.
Q180
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: Why was the Indian friend plunged in despair?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (He would never be so happy again)
As stated in the passage: "He felt that because the holiday was over, all happiness was over until the world ended."
Q181
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: What is the author's intention in the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (To contrast the Indian character with the English character.)
The author explicitly describes how their behavior on parting was 'absolutely different' to contrast the emotional Indian temperament with the stoic English reserve.
Q182
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: What is the Continent in the context of the passage?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Europe.)
In British English idiom and historical literature, 'the Continent' refers to mainland Europe.
Q183
General Awareness with special ref to J&KComprehension Passage
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: What does 'But in me the Englishman came out strong' imply?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (He had the typical English character.)
It implies that the author exhibited the traditional English 'stiff upper lip' character—pragmatic, undemonstrative, and unemotional in the face of parting.
Q184
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIdioms & Phrases
Read the following passage carefully to answer the question:
"Once upon a time I went for a week's holiday in the Continent with an Indian friend. We both enjoyed ourselves and were sorry when the week was over, but on parting our behaviour was absolutely different. He was plunged in despair. He felt that because the holiday was overs all happiness was over until the world ended. He could not express his sorrow too much. But in me the Englishman came out strong. I could not see what there was to make a fuss about. It wasn't as if we were parting forever or dying. "Buck up", I said, "do buck up". He refused to buck up, and I left him plunged in gloom."
Question: What does the author mean by 'buck up'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cheer up.)
'Buck up' is an informal English idiom meaning to cheer up, take heart, and become more encouraged or positive.
Q185
General Awareness with special ref to J&KChamparan Satyagraha 1917
After returning from South Africa, Gandhiji launched his first successful Satyagraha in
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Champaran.)
Mahatma Gandhi launched his first successful Satyagraha movement in India at Champaran (Bihar) in 1917 to fight for the rights of indigo farmers oppressed under the Tinkathia system.
Q186
General Awareness with special ref to J&KTribes of India
Which of the following statements related to tribes in India are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Tharu tribes are found in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.)
The Tharu tribal community lives across the Terai lowlands of Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. (Gaddi pastoralists are primarily associated with HP/J&K, but statement A is the standard factual classification).
Q187
General Awareness with special ref to J&KHydropower Projects in J&K
Salal Hydroelectric Project is situated in
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jammu and Kashmir.)
The Salal Hydroelectric Project (690 MW) is constructed on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q188
General Awareness with special ref to J&KHydropower Projects on Chenab
The Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project is situated in?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Jammu and Kashmir.)
The 624 MW Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project is a run-of-the-river scheme being constructed on the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir by CVPPPL.
Q189
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityLakes of Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the following lakes of India is located in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Anchar Lake.)
Anchar Lake is a natural lake located near Soura in the Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir, connected to the Dal Lake via the Nallah Amir Khan canal.
Q190
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityMountain Passes of J&K
Zojila pass connects.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Leh and Srinagar.)
Zoji La Pass (3,528 m) on NH-1 in the Greater Himalayas connects Srinagar (Kashmir Valley) with Kargil and Leh (Ladakh).
Q191
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityTraditional Handicrafts of Kashmir
'Kashida' is a type of embroidery that is famous in which of the Indian State?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Jammu and Kashmir)
Kashidakari (Kashida) is the traditional fine needlework embroidery world-famous in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q192
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityFolk Dances of J&K
Which of the following is not a folk dance belonging to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Dangi.)
Dangi is a traditional folk dance from the Dangs district of Gujarat. Dumhal, Hafiza, and Rouf are authentic Kashmiri folk dances.
Q193
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityLanguages of Jammu & Kashmir
Which one of the following is not among the principal language of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Monpa.)
Monpa is a Tibeto-Burman language spoken by the Monpa people of Arunachal Pradesh. Urdu, Gojri, and Kashmiri (Koshur) are prominent regional languages of J&K.
Q194
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityLakes of Jammu & Kashmir
Which is the deepest lake in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Manasbal Lake.)
Manasbal Lake, located in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir, is the deepest lake in Jammu and Kashmir and India, reaching maximum depths of approximately 13 metres (43 ft).
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir came into existence on
💡Correct Answer: Option B (31-10-2019)
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh formally came into legal existence on 31 October 2019 (National Unity Day).
Q196
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityClimate Extremes in India & Ladakh
is the coldest inhabited place in India.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Drass)
Drass, situated in the Kargil district of Ladakh at an altitude of 3,280 m, is famously known as the 'Gateway to Ladakh' and is the coldest inhabited place in India (and second coldest permanently inhabited place in the world after Oymyakon, Siberia).
Q197
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityMajor Towns & Horticulture in J&K
Which town in Jammu and Kashmir is also known as Apple Town?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sopore.)
Sopore in Baramulla district is historically referred to as the 'Apple Town of Kashmir' and hosts Asia's second-largest fruit mandi (Shopian is known as the 'Apple Bowl').
Q198
Numerical & Reasoning AbilityMughal Rule in Kashmir
Which ruler labelled Kashmir as the "Paradise of Earth"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jahangir)
Mughal Emperor Jahangir famously recited the Persian couplet praising Kashmir: "Gar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, hameen ast-o hameen ast-o hameen ast" (If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here).
Q199
General Awareness & ScienceJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganization Act was passed by the Indian Parliament in which year
💡Correct Answer: Option A (2019)
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was passed by the Parliament of India in August 2019, reconstituting the state into two Union Territories (J&K and Ladakh) effective 31 October 2019.
Q200
General Awareness & ScienceMughal Gardens in Kashmir
The Shalimar Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir was built by
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jahangir)
Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar was built in 1619 by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Nur Jahan.
Q201
General Awareness & ScienceFestivals of Jammu & Kashmir
In Kashmir valley 'Shivratri' is also known as
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Herath)
Maha Shivratri is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits as 'Herath' (derived from Sanskrit 'Hararatri' - Night of Hara/Shiva) with unique religious rituals and walnuts.
Q202
General Awareness & ScienceTourism Icons of Kashmir
A traditional Gondola type lightweight rowing boat ride which is famous of the Dal Lake in Kashmir is referred to as
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Shikara ride)
The Shikara is a traditional wooden cultural boat of Kashmir, famously used for scenic rides, floating markets, and transport across Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake in Srinagar.
Q203
General Awareness & ScienceMajor Towns of J&K
Saffron town of Kashmir is
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Pampore)
Pampore, located in the Pulwama district along the banks of the Jhelum river in the Kashmir Valley, is universally celebrated as the 'Saffron Town of Kashmir'.
Q204
General Awareness & ScienceGemstones & Minerals of J&K
Where is Sapphire found in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kistiwar)
World-famous, prized cornflower-blue Kashmir Sapphires (Neelam) are mined from the high-altitude Padder pegmatite deposits in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q205
General Awareness & ScienceJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
The union territory of J&K came into existence on
💡Correct Answer: Option C (31 Oct, 2019)
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir formally came into legal existence on 31 October 2019 (commemorated as National Unity Day / Rashtriya Ekta Diwas).
Q206
General Awareness & ScienceDistricts & Heritage Towns of J&K
Basholi town is located in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kathua)
Basohli (famous for its historic Basohli Miniature Painting school with GI Tag and Atal Setu bridge over Ravi River) is situated in the Kathua district of Jammu Division.
Q207
General Awareness & ScienceProminent Kashmiri Poets & Titles
Who is known as John Keats of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rusul Mir)
Rasul Mir of Dooru Shahabad (19th century romantic lyricist) is celebrated as the 'John Keats of Kashmir' for introducing romantic, sensuous, and melodious Ghazals into Kashmiri literature.
Q208
General Awareness & ScienceMusical Instruments & Masters of J&K
Bhajan Sopori is associated with
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Santoor)
Pandit Bhajan Sopori (the 'Saint of Santoor') was a legendary Indian classical musician and music composer from the Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir who popularized the Kashmiri Santoor globally.
Q209
General Awareness & ScienceCultural Dances of Jammu
Kud Dance is performed in honour of
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Lok devta)
Kud Dance is a traditional celebratory ritual folk dance of the Jammu hills (Bhadarwah, Kishtwar, Udhampur) performed at night around a bonfire in honour of the local guardian deities (Lok Devtas / Gram Devtas) after successful crop harvesting.
Q210
General Awareness & ScienceKashmiri Folk Dance: Rouf
On occasion of Eid, and during Ramzan, Kashmiri women performos
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rouf)
Rouf is the quintessential traditional Kashmiri women's folk dance performed in facing rows with rhythmic footwork to celebrate festive occasions like Eid, spring festivals, and weddings.
Q211
General Awareness & ScienceHistoric Palaces in Jammu
Amar Mahal is situated on the banks of
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Tawi River)
The historic Amar Mahal Palace, designed in the French Chateau architectural style by a French architect in the 19th century for Raja Amar Singh, overlooks the scenic Tawi River in Jammu.
Q212
General Awareness & ScienceBifurcation of Districts in J&K
Kishtwar was carved out of which district of Jammu Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Doda)
Kishtwar was created as an independent district in 2006–2007 by bifurcating the erstwhile large Doda district.
Q213
General Awareness & ScienceChief Ministers of J&K
The first female chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir state was
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Mehbooba Mufti)
Mehbooba Mufti (PDP president) served as the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir from April 2016 to June 2018.
Q214
General Awareness & ScienceSadr-e-Riyasat of J&K
Who was the first sadr-e-riyasat of Jammu Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Karan Singh)
Dr. Karan Singh was elected as the first Sadr-e-Riyasat (Constitutional Head of State) of Jammu and Kashmir in November 1952, holding the post until it was designated as Governor in 1965.
Q215
General Awareness & ScienceKashmiri Folk Theatre: Bhand Pather
BhandPather is a traditional ________ of the region of Kashmir.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Dance drama)
Bhand Pather is a centuries-old traditional satirical folk theatre and dance-drama form of the Kashmir Valley, performed by traditional folk artists called Bhands.
Q216
General Awareness & ScienceGI Tagged Products of J&K: Basohli Paintings
The world famous Basohli Paintings from the UT of Jammu and Kashmir has received the Geographical Indication (GI) Tag belongs to which district of UT
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kathua)
The celebrated miniature Basohli Painting style, known for vibrant primary colors and deep expressive eyes, hails from the historic town of Basohli in Kathua district and was awarded the GI tag in 2023.
Q217
General Awareness & ScienceWestern Disturbances & Winter Weather in Kashmir
The Kashmir region receives an additional amount of precipitation during the winter brought by which of the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Western Disturbances)
Winter precipitation (heavy snowfall and rain) across the Kashmir Himalayas is caused by Western Disturbances, which are extratropical cyclonic weather systems originating over the Mediterranean Sea.
Q218
General Awareness & ScienceKalhana's Rajatarangini
In the 12th century 'Rajatarangini' a book that recorded the heritage of Kashmir was written by
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kalhana)
The 'Rajatarangini' ("River of Kings"), the foremost historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir written in Sanskrit verse, was composed by Pandit Kalhana between 1148 and 1150 CE.
Q219
General Awareness & ScienceFirsts in J&K: Paris Olympics 2024 Jury
Who has become the first Indian woman to be appointed a jury member at the 33rd Summer Olympics to be held in Paris, France, from 26 July - 11 August 2024.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bilquis Mir)
Bilquis Mir, a premier water sports athlete and international judge from Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, became the first Indian woman appointed as an Olympic Jury Member at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Q220
General Awareness & ScienceHemis National Park
Consider the following statements about the Hemis National Park: 1. It is located in eastern Ladakh, Leh district, and is the largest national park in India. 2. Covering 4,400 square kilometers, this park is renowned for high-altitude habitats and Snow leopard safaris. 3. The name 'Hemis National Park' stands for "ten villages" in memory of the ten villages relocated for the park. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1 and 2)
Statements 1 and 2 are accurate. Statement 3 describes Dachigam National Park ('ten villages'), not Hemis (which is named after the historic Hemis Monastery). Thus, only 1 and 2 are correct.
Q221
General Awareness & ScienceHimalayan Mountain Passes
Which of the following mountain passes and locations are correctly matched? 1. Banihal Pass - Jammu & Kashmir 2. Bara-lacha La and Shipki La - Himachal Pradesh 3. Bomdi La - Arunachal Pradesh 4. Nathu La and Jelep La - Sikkim
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2, 3 and 4)
All pairs are geographic matches: Banihal Pass connects Jammu and Srinagar (J&K); Baralacha La and Shipki La are in Himachal Pradesh; Bomdi La is in Arunachal Pradesh; Nathu La and Jelep La connect Sikkim with Tibet. All 1, 2, 3, 4 are correct.
Q222
General Awareness & ScienceScientific Names of Fauna in J&K
What is the scientific name of Markhor, a large wild goat?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Capra Falconeri)
The Markhor (the largest species of wild goat native to Central Asia, J&K's Pir Panjal range, and the national animal of Pakistan) is scientifically named Capra falconeri.
Q223
General Awareness & ScienceTourist Destinations in J&K
In which district of Jammu and Kashmir, is the famous hill station Doodhpathri, also known as the Valley of Milk, located?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Budgam)
Doodhpathri ('Valley of Milk'), a picturesque alpine meadow and hill resort nestled in the Pir Panjal range, is situated in the Budgam district of the Kashmir Valley.
Q224
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KAsian Games 2023: Indian Medalists
Kiran Baliyan won which medal in which game, at the Asian Games 2023?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bronze, Shot put)
Kiran Baliyan won the Bronze medal in Women's Shot Put with a throw of 17.36m at the 19th Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, securing India's first medal in women's shot put in 72 years.
Q225
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KMiddle East Geopolitics in News
Who is the military commander of Hamas's military wing during the Israel-Hamas 2023 conflict?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mohammed Deif)
Mohammed Deif was the supreme military commander of the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas.
Q226
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KIndigenous Defense Robotics in India
Arrobot, which has developed Unmanned Guided Vehicle (UGV) for the Indian armed forces, is
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A joint-venture startup based in Hyderabad)
Arrobot is an advanced robotics and artificial intelligence defense startup based in Hyderabad (a joint venture of Raghu Vamsi Machine Tools and PARI).
Q227
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KMountain Passes of J&K
Which of the following passes is located in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Banihal Pass)
Banihal Pass (connecting Jammu with the Kashmir Valley across the Pir Panjal Range) is located in J&K UT. Chang La, Fotu La, and Khardung La are located in the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Q228
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KIndian States & International Borders
Which of the following states does not share boundaries with other countries?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jharkhand)
Jharkhand is a completely landlocked inland state sharing no international borders. UP borders Nepal; Nagaland and Assam border Myanmar and Bangladesh/Bhutan.
Q229
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KArea of Indian States
Which of the following state is smallest in terms of area among the options?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Uttar Pradesh)
In terms of geographical area among the given four large states: Rajasthan (1st, 342,239 km2) > Madhya Pradesh (2nd, 308,245 km2) > Maharashtra (3rd, 307,713 km2) > Uttar Pradesh (4th, 240,928 km2). Hence, Uttar Pradesh is the smallest.
Q230
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KLivestock & Milk Production in India
Which of the following is highest milk producing states in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rajasthan)
According to the Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics released by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry & Dairying, Rajasthan ranked as the top milk-producing state contributing 15.05% of total milk production.
Q231
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KCensus Methodology & Data Collection
Which of the following information is NOT collected during the census in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Salary per month)
The Indian Population Census collects socio-demographic data including age, marital status, education, occupation, and religion, but does NOT ask for or record individual monthly salary/income.
Q232
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KCensus of India 2011
Last census of India was conducted in
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Feb 2011)
The 15th National Census of India was conducted in February 2011 (with reference date 1 March 2011).
Q233
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KRulers & Dynasties of J&K
Which of the following was NOT ruler of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Queen Victoria)
Jammu and Kashmir was an autonomous Princely State ruled by the Dogra Dynasty under Maharaja Gulab Singh and his successors (and earlier by Sikhs and Mughals). British monarch Queen Victoria never directly ruled J&K as a sovereign territorial monarch.
Q234
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KMountain Ranges & Peaks of J&K
Which one of the following is highest mountain range in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Nun Kun Range)
The Nun Kun mountain massif in the Greater Himalayan range (Nun peak at 7,135 m and Kun peak at 7,077 m) represents the highest mountain peaks in the territory.
Q235
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KMajor Lakes of J&K
Which of the following is largest lake in Jammu and Kashmir with respect to area?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Wular Lake)
Wular Lake, located in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir, is the largest freshwater lake in India and the largest in J&K by surface area (30–189 km2 depending on season).
Q236
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KCoarse Cereals: Maize Production
Which of the following is the highest Maize producing state of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Karnataka)
Karnataka is the leading maize (corn) producing state in India, accounting for nearly 15–16% of the nation's total annual maize output.
Q237
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KDistricts of Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the following is a district in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Reasi)
Reasi is one of the 20 administrative revenue districts in J&K UT (home to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine and Chenab Rail Bridge). Kargil is in Ladakh UT; Gulmarg and Pahalgam are tehsils/tourist towns.
Q238
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KCrop Sowing Seasons across Agro-Climatic Zones
Which of the following statement is true regarding sowing of wheat in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Wheat is sown in Oct-Nov in Kashmir and in May in Ladakh)
In the Kashmir Valley, wheat is a winter Rabi crop sown in October–November before snowfall; in the high-altitude cold desert of Ladakh, wheat is a spring crop sown in May after winter snow melts.
Q239
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KRight to Education Act, 2009 Exemptions
Which among the following don't come under the purview of Right to Education?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Madrasas)
Madrasas, Vedic Pathshalas, and religious minority educational institutions are specifically exempted from the operational ambit of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009 under the 2012 RTE Amendment and Supreme Court rulings.
Q240
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&K73rd Constitutional Amendment Act: Women's Reservation
Which of the following constitution amendment gave one third reservations to women at panchayat level?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (73rd)
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 inserted Article 243D(3), mandating that not less than one-third (33%) of all seats and chairperson positions in Panchayati Raj institutions be reserved for women.
Q241
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KGoods & Services Tax Scope and Inclusions
Which of the following goods is covered under the GST bill?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Diamonds)
Diamonds and precious gemstones are taxed under the GST regime (at special concessional rates like 0.25% on rough and 3% on polished diamonds). Alcoholic liquor for human consumption and petroleum crude/petrol are excluded from standard GST.
Q242
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KIncome Tax Act: Types of Assessees
A private university named "Kaushal University" is assessable under the income tax act as
💡Correct Answer: Option B (An artificial juridical person)
Under Section 2(31) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, universities, bar councils, and statutory corporations that do not fall under individuals, HUFs, companies, or firms are assessed as an 'Artificial Juridical Person'.
Q243
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KRoles and Duties of Panchayat Secretary
Which of the following is NOT the responsibility of a panchayat secretary?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Responsible for conducting election and vote counting)
Panchayat elections and vote counting are the constitutional mandate of the State Election Commission (SEC), NOT the administrative Panchayat Secretary.
Q244
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KJ&K Panchayati Raj Act 1989: Meeting Frequency
What is the minimum requirement on the number of meetings to be conducted by gram panchayat in Jammu and Kashmir.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (At least once a month)
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, a Halqa Panchayat / Gram Panchayat is legally mandated to meet at least once a month for administrative business.
Q245
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KCensus 2011: Literacy in J&K
According to 2011 census, what is average literacy rate in the state of Jammu and Kashmir
💡Correct Answer: Option B (More than 65% but less than 70%)
According to Census 2011, the average literacy rate of Jammu and Kashmir was 67.16% (which lies in the bracket: More than 65% but less than 70%).
Q246
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KComposition of Halqa Panchayat
In Jammu and Kashmir, maximum number of members in a gram panchayat can be
💡Correct Answer: Option B (11)
Under the J&K Panchayati Raj rules, a Halqa Panchayat consists of a Sarpanch and such number of Panchs (between 7 to 11 members) determined by population.
Q247
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KSultan Rinchan & First Mosque in Kashmir
Who among the following made "Bud Musjid" in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rinchan)
Sultan Sadruddin (Lhachan Gualbu Rinchan), the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir who embraced Islam under Sufi saint Sayyid Sharaf-ud-din Abdul Rahman (Bulbul Shah), built the famous 'Bud Masjid' in Srinagar.
Q248
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KBiological Classifications: Feeding Habits
Omnivorous animals are those who -
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Eat all kinds of food.)
Omnivores are animals whose diet naturally comprises both plant materials and animal matter (eating all kinds of food).
Q249
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KLinguistic Evolution: Prakrit and Apabhramsha
The term 'apabhramsa' was used in medieval sanskrit texts to denote
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Early forms of some of the modern Indian language)
In historical Indian linguistics and medieval Sanskrit texts, 'Apabhramsha' (literally 'corrupt' or 'non-grammatical language') denoted the transitional dialects between Middle Indo-Aryan Prakrits and early modern Indo-Aryan regional languages (Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Punjabi, etc.).
Q250
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KTemple Performing Arts of Kerala
Consider the following statements: 1. Chakiarkoothu dance's theater form is known as Koothambalam. 2. Mizhavu is the accompanying instrument. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both 1 and 2)
Chakyar Koothu is a traditional performing temple art form of Kerala staged inside specialized temple theatres called Koothambalams (Statement 1 is correct), accompanied rhythmically by the large copper drum called Mizhavu (Statement 2 is correct). Both 1 and 2 are correct.
Q251
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KVijayanagara Temple Architecture
Kalyana Mandapas was a notable feature in the temple construction of
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Vijayanagara Kingdom)
The construction of elaborate, highly sculpted 'Kalyana Mandapas' (divine marriage halls supported by monolithic carved pillars) was a distinctive architectural innovation of the Vijayanagara Empire (e.g., Virupaksha and Vittala Temples at Hampi).
Q252
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KSatellite Launch Trajectories & Orbital Mechanics
Assertion (A): Artificial Satellites are always launched from the earth in the eastwards direction. Reason (R): The earth rotates from west to east and so the satellite attains the escape velocity. Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A is correct, but R is incorrect.)
Assertion (A) is correct: Satellites are launched eastward to harness Earth's eastward rotational linear speed boost (maximum near the equator). Reason (R) is incorrect because Earth's rotational boost helps attain orbital insertion velocity (~7.8 km/s), NOT escape velocity (11.2 km/s).
Q253
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KNaturally Occurring Organic Chemical Compounds
Consider the following pairs: 1. Chocolate — Phenylethylamine 2. Oysters — Aspartic acid 3. Spanish Fly — Formic acid 4. Nutmeg — Myristicin Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2 and 4)
Chocolate contains Phenylethylamine (1); Oysters are rich in D-Aspartic acid (2); Nutmeg contains the psychoactive compound Myristicin (4). Spanish Fly contains Cantharidin (not formic acid, which is found in ants/bees). Thus, 1, 2 and 4 are correct.
Q254
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KParasitology: Malaria & WHO Vaccines
Consider the following statements: 1. Malaria is a life-threatening mosquito-borne blood disease caused by Protozoa. 2. Malaria spreads through infected female Anopheles mosquito bites. 3. The R21/Matrix-M vaccine became the second malaria vaccine to achieve WHO prequalification. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2 and 3)
All three statements are correct: Malaria is caused by protozoan Plasmodium parasites (1), transmitted by female Anopheles mosquitoes (2), and the Oxford-developed R21/Matrix-M vaccine received WHO prequalification in 2023 (3).
Q255
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KBiometric Identity & Worldcoin
The term 'Worldcoin' which was recently seen in news, is a/an?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Initiative to create a digital network in which everyone can claim some kind of stake, and join the digital economy.)
Worldcoin (co-founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman) is an iris biometric cryptocurrency project designed to establish a global digital identity ("World ID" Proof of Personhood) giving every human a share in the digital economy.
Q256
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KNPCI vs RBI Regulatory Roles
Which of the following is NOT an objective of NPCI?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To regulate the payment and settlement systems in India.)
Regulating payment and settlement systems in India is the statutory constitutional function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI under the PSS Act 2007). National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) is an operational utility company (running UPI, IMPS, RuPay), not a statutory regulator.
Q257
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KInternational Environmental Agreements
Arrange the following in chronological order: 1. Kyoto Protocol 2. Montreal Protocol 3. Vienna Convention 4. Basel Convention Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (3, 2, 4, 1)
Chronology of international environmental treaties: 1. Vienna Convention for Protection of Ozone Layer (1985, 3) → 2. Montreal Protocol on Ozone Depleting Substances (1987, 2) → 3. Basel Convention on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes (1989, 4) → 4. Kyoto Protocol on Greenhouse Gases (1997, 1) ⟹3,2,4,1.
Q258
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KProtected Areas & Biosphere Reserves
Where is the Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve located in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Himachal Pradesh)
India's designated 'Cold Desert Biosphere Reserve' (encompassing Pin Valley National Park, Chandratal, Sarchu, and Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary in the western Himalayas) is located in Himachal Pradesh.
Q259
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs)
Which of the following are toxic air pollutants? 1. Arsenic 2. Asbestos 3. Benzene 4. Potassium Chloride Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1, 2 and 3)
Arsenic (toxic heavy metal), Asbestos (carcinogenic mineral fiber), and Benzene (volatile organic aromatic carcinogen) are recognized Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs). Potassium Chloride (KCl) is a common non-toxic fertilizer salt. Hence, 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Q260
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KMilankovitch Astronomical Climate Cycles
Which of the following was NOT considered by Milankovitch in his mathematical model of climate change?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Changes in the rate of rotation of earth on its axis)
Milankovitch orbital cycles account for three astronomical variations: 1. Eccentricity of orbit (~100,000 yr cycle), 2. Obliquity/Axial tilt (~41,000 yr cycle), and 3. Axial/Orbital Precession (~26,000 yr cycle). Changes in diurnal rotational speed were NOT part of his model.
Q261
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KEthnic Demographics of North-East India
Consider the following statements: 1. Thadou is a group of people inhabiting Assam. 2. Boro (Bodo) is a group of people inhabiting Manipur. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Neither 1 nor 2)
Both statements have locations reversed: Thadou people are indigenous to Manipur (and parts of Mizoram/Assam hills), whereas the Boro (Bodo) people are indigenous to the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam. Hence, Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.
Q262
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KState Areas & Rankings
Arrange the following states in descending order on the basis of area: 1. Rajasthan 2. Madhya Pradesh 3. Karnataka 4. Maharashtra Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1, 2, 4, 3)
Ranking by geographical area in descending order: 1. Rajasthan (342,239 sq km, 1) > 2. Madhya Pradesh (308,245 sq km, 2) > 3. Maharashtra (307,713 sq km, 4) > 4. Karnataka (191,791 sq km, 3) ⟹1,2,4,3.
Q263
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KDams and Reservoirs of Indus Basin
With reference to the Dams and Rivers, consider the following pairs: 1. Gobind Sagar Reservoir — Satluj 2. Maharana Pratap Sagar Reservoir — Beas 3. Chamera Dam — Ravi Which of the above pairs are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2 and 3)
All three Himalayan hydroelectric reservoirs are correctly paired: Gobind Sagar (Bhakra Dam) is on the Satluj River (1); Maharana Pratap Sagar (Pong Dam) is on the Beas River (2); Chamera Dam is on the Ravi River in Chamba, HP (3). All 1, 2 and 3 are correct.
Q264
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHoly Rivers of Jammu: Devika River
Consider the following statements: 1. Devika river originates in Himachal Pradesh. 2. It holds religious significance as it is revered as the sister of river Ganga. 3. It flows towards western Punjab where it merges with the Ravi River. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2 and 3 only)
Statement 1 is false: The holy Devika River originates at Sudh Mahadev in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir (not HP). Statements 2 and 3 are historically and geographically correct (revered in Nilamata Purana as the elder sister of Ganga and merges into the Ravi system). Thus, 2 and 3 only are correct.
Q265
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KNational Highways: East-West Corridor
Which of the following statements about National Highway 27 (NH 27) in India is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (NH 27 connects Porbandar in Gujarat to Silchar in Assam.)
NH 27 is the 3,507 km East-West Trans-India highway corridor connecting Porbandar in Gujarat on the west coast to Silchar in Assam in the northeast across 7 states.
Q266
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KNatural Gas Infrastructure: HBJ Pipeline
HBJ/HVJ pipeline transports
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Natural Gas)
The HBJ (Hazira-Vijaipur-Jagdishpur) pipeline, operated by GAIL, is India's first cross-state cross-country Natural Gas pipeline commissioned in 1987.
Q267
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KRailway Zones and Headquarters
In which one of the following places is the headquarters of the North-Eastern Railway located?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Gorakhpur)
The headquarters of the North Eastern Railway (NER) zone of Indian Railways is situated at Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. (Guwahati is the headquarters of the Northeast Frontier Railway / NFR).
Q268
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KNationalist Newspapers in India
Arrange the following Indian newspapers in chronological order based on their founding years: 1. Kesari 2. Amrita Bazar Patrika 3. Hindustan 4. Mathrubhumi Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (2, 1, 4, 3)
Founding years of newspapers: 1. Amrita Bazar Patrika (1868, Sisir & Motilal Ghosh, 2) → 2. Kesari (1881, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, 1) → 3. Mathrubhumi (1923, K.P. Kesava Menon, 4) → 4. Hindustan (1936, Madan Mohan Malaviya, 3) ⟹2,1,4,3.
Q269
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KNobel Prizes 2023
Consider the following pairs: i. Physics — 1. Drew Weissman ii. Chemistry — 2. Alexey Ekimov iii. Literature — 3. Jon Fosse iv. Physiology or medicine — 4. Ferenc Krausz Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-4, ii-2, iii-3, iv-1)
Nobel Prize 2023 Laureates: Physics = Ferenc Krausz (with Agostini & L'Huillier, i-4); Chemistry = Alexey Ekimov (with Bawendi & Brus for quantum dots, ii-2); Literature = Jon Fosse (iii-3); Physiology/Medicine = Drew Weissman & Katalin Karikó (iv-1) ⟹ i-4, ii-2, iii-3, iv-1.
Q270
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KMaritime Zones of India (UNCLOS)
India sovereignty in sea extends up to _____ nautical miles.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (12)
Under the Territorial Waters, Continental Shelf, Exclusive Economic Zone and other Maritime Zones Act, 1976 and UNCLOS, India's sovereign Territorial Waters extend up to 12 nautical miles from the baseline.
Q271
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KStandard Time vs Local Meridian Time
In which of the following towns does the LMT (Local Meridian Time) show the greatest deviation from the IST (Indian Standard Time)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kohima)
IST is based on 82.5∘ E longitude. The local longitudes are: Cochin ~76.2° E (diff 6.3°), Mumbai ~72.8° E (diff 9.7°), Kolkata ~88.3° E (diff 5.8°), Kohima ~94.1° E (diff 11.6°). Kohima has the greatest longitudinal deviation (11.6∘×4 min≈46.4 minutes).
Q272
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KPhysiographic Divisions & Geological Ages
Which of the following physical divisions of India has the oldest landmass?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The Peninsular Plateau)
The Peninsular Plateau of India (composed of ancient igneous and metamorphic crystalline rocks of the Gondwana shield) is geologically the oldest and most stable landmass of India.
Q273
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHimalayan Landforms: Duns
What are duns in the context of geography?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Deep valleys)
In geomorphology, 'Duns' are longitudinal structural valleys formed between the Lesser Himalayas (Himachal) and the outer Sub-Himalayan Shiwalik range (e.g. Dehradun, Kotlidun, Patlidun).
Q274
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KSocio-Religious Reform Laws in British India
Arrange the following Social Legislations of British rule in chronological order: 1. Abolition of infanticide by British Regulation 2. Abolition of Sati by Lord William Bentinck 3. Abolition of infanticide by Lord Wellesley 4. Abolition of slavery under Regulation X by the Bengal Government Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (3, 1, 4, 2)
Chronological enactment: 1. Female Infanticide Prevention Act by Lord Wellesley (1802/1804, 3) → 2. Infanticide Regulation XXI (1795/1804, 1) → 3. Bengal Slavery Regulation X (1811, 4) → 4. Sati Regulation XVII by Lord William Bentinck (1829, 2) ⟹3,1,4,2.
Q275
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KPeasant and Tribal Uprisings
Consider the following pairs: 1. Moplah Revolt — iv. Kerala 2. Eka Movement — ii. Awadh 3. Birsa Munda Revolt — i. Bihar/Jharkhand 4. Pabna Revolt — iii. Bengal Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii)
Matching peasant/tribal movements to regions: Moplah Rebellion = Malabar, Kerala (1-iv); Eka Movement = Awadh, UP (2-ii); Birsa Munda Ulgulan = Chhota Nagpur, erstwhile Bihar (3-i); Pabna Agrarian League = Bengal (4-iii) ⟹ 1-iv, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iii.
Q276
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KSundarbans Mangrove Ecosystem
Consider the following statements: 1. The Sundarbans are mangrove forest, on the delta of the Ganges, Brahmaputra and Meghna rivers on the Bay of Bengal. 2. The Sundarban National Park is listed under the World Heritage Marine Programme. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both 1 and 2)
Both statements are correct: The Sundarbans form the world's largest contiguous coastal mangrove forest across the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna delta (1), and Sundarban National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized under the Marine World Heritage Programme (2).
Q277
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KExercise Sea Dragon
Consider the following statements: 1. Sea Dragon 22 exercise is designed to practice and discuss Anti-submarine warfare tactics. 2. It is a bilateral annual exercise between India and the US. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1 only)
Statement 1 is correct: Exercise Sea Dragon is a premier multinational Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) exercise held at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Statement 2 is false: It is a multilateral exercise involving six Indo-Pacific nations (US, India, Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea), not a bilateral exercise. Thus, 1 only is correct.
Q278
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KG20 Summits Chronology
Arrange the following G20 hosts in chronological order: 1. Japan 2. Italy 3. China 4. Germany 5. India Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (3, 4, 1, 2, 5)
Chronology of G20 Leaders' Summits: 1. Hangzhou, China (2016, 3) → 2. Hamburg, Germany (2017, 4) → 3. Osaka, Japan (2019, 1) → 4. Rome, Italy (2021, 2) → 5. New Delhi, India (2023, 5) ⟹3,4,1,2,5.
Q279
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KCoastline Lengths of Indian States
Arrange the following states in ascending order as per their coastline length: 1. Odisha 2. Kerala 3. Gujarat 4. Andhra Pradesh 5. Tamil Nadu Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1, 2, 5, 4, 3)
Length of mainland coastlines: Odisha (480 km, 1) < Kerala (590 km, 2) < Tamil Nadu (906 km, 5) < Andhra Pradesh (974 km, 4) < Gujarat (1214 km, 3) ⟹1,2,5,4,3.
Q280
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KIslands & Volcanism in India
Two volcanic islands in Indian territory are
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Narcondam and Barren)
Barren Island (India's only active volcano) and Narcondam Island (a dormant volcanic island) are both located in the Andaman Sea within Indian sovereign territory.
Q281
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KChief Justices of India (CJI) Chronology
Arrange the following Chief Justices of India in chronological order of holding their office: 1. U.U. Lalit 2. D.Y. Chandrachud 3. Y. V. Chandrachud 4. Ranjan Gogoi Choose the correct option:
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KP20 Parliamentary Forum
Consider the following statements: 1. P20 is a congregation of Presidents of G20 nations. 2. The P20 group was set up during the G20 Presidency of Canada in 2010. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2 only)
Statement 1 is false: P20 is the Parliamentary Speakers' Summit (congregation of Speakers/Presiding Officers of Parliaments, not heads of state). Statement 2 is true: The P20 was inaugurated in 2010 under Canada's G20 presidency. Thus, 2 only is correct.
Q283
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KNASA Interplanetary Missions: New Horizons
'New Horizons' spacecraft was launched by NASA to study which of the following planet?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Pluto)
NASA's New Horizons interplanetary space probe was launched in 2006 specifically to perform the first-ever close-up flyby reconnaissance of dwarf planet Pluto and its moons (achieved in July 2015).
Q284
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KConstitutional Provisions for UT of J&K (Art 239A)
After the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir into Union Territories, which constitutional provision became applicable specifically for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Article 239A)
Under Section 13 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the constitutional provisions of Article 239A (which originally created a Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers for the UT of Puducherry) were made applicable to the UT of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q285
General EnglishChenab River Basin
Which river is known as the "Moon River"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Chenab)
The Chenab River is formed by the confluence of the Chandra ('Moon') and Bhaga streams at Tandi in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh; hence it is historically referred to as the Chandrabhaga or 'Moon River'.
Q286
General EnglishJhelum River Course and Length
What is the total length of the Jhelum River?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (725 km)
The total geographic course of the Jhelum River (Vitasta) from its origin at the Verinag spring in Anantnag, Kashmir to its confluence with the Chenab at Trimmu in Pakistan is 725 kilometers.
Q287
General EnglishDev Dynasty Rulers of Jammu
Which ruler of the Dev Dynasty defeated Mahmud of Ghazni with the combined strength of Jammu hill chiefs?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bhuj Dev)
According to Dogra chronicles and the Rajdarshani, Raja Bhuj Dev of Jammu united the hill chieftains and inflicted a defeat on Ghaznavid forces during one of their northern expeditions.
Q288
General EnglishWinter-Grade Fuel Technology for Ladakh
Which oil company has rolled out special winter-grade diesel for Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (IOCL)
Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) engineered and rolled out specialized winter-grade diesel that does not freeze or lose fluidity even at sub-zero extreme temperatures down to -33°C in high-altitude Ladakh.
Q289
General EnglishLatitudinal Spatial Ordering of J&K Cities
Arrange the following places of Kashmir region from North to South: 1. Kargil 2. Gilgit 3. Banihal 4. Sri Nagar Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (2, 1, 4, 3)
Latitudinal North to South sequence: Gilgit (35.92° N, 2) → Kargil (34.55° N, 1) → Srinagar (34.08° N, 4) → Banihal (33.50° N, 3) ⟹2,1,4,3.
Q290
General EnglishKashmiri Shawls: Jamawar Weaving
Which traditional textile art of Jammu and Kashmir involves weaving fine wool or silk threads into exquisite shawls that are often adorned with paisley and floral patterns?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jamawar)
Jamawar is the legendary traditional artisanal textile weaving of Kashmir, where intricately dyed pashmina or silk brocade threads are woven into elaborate floral, paisley, and kani patterns.
Q291
General EnglishFlora of Kashmir Himalayas
Which of the following statements accurately describes the biodiversity and flora of Jammu and Kashmir? 1. The flora of Himalayan Kashmir comprises about 3054 species, including angiosperms, gymnosperms, and pteridophytes. 2. Only 5% of Indian mammals are found in Jammu and Kashmir. 3. Jammu and Kashmir has a uniform climate, leading to low faunal diversity. Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1 only)
Statement 1 is botanical consensus: The vascular flora of Kashmir Himalaya encompasses ~3054 documented species. Statement 3 is false (J&K possesses diverse subtropical to alpine microclimates and high faunal endemism). Statement 2 is false. Thus, 1 only is correct.
Q292
General EnglishGeographical Coordinates & Mountain Ranges
Consider the following statements: 1. Jammu and Kashmir covers an area of 101387 Sq. Kms and lies between Latitude 28°17' and 35°05' North. 2. The higher regions are covered by Pir Panjal, Karakoram, and inner Himalayan ranges of mountains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2 only)
Statement 1 is incorrect (J&K lies between 32°17' N and 37°05' N latitude, not 28°17'). Statement 2 is correct (the northern and western mountainous terrain is flanked by the Pir Panjal, Great Himalayas, and Karakoram). Thus, 2 only is correct.
Q293
General EnglishUdhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL)
What percentage of the 48-km railway line between Banihal to Sangaldan passes through tunnels?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (90%)
Out of the 48.1 km Banihal-Sangaldan USBRL section commissioned by Indian Railways, 43.37 km is constructed through 16 tunnels—representing approximately 90% (89.8%) of the entire track alignment.
Q294
General EnglishSericulture and Cold-Water Fisheries in Kashmir
Which region of Jammu & Kashmir is known for its sericulture and cold-water fisheries?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kashmir)
The Kashmir Valley is renowned throughout India for mulberry silk sericulture (producing fine bivoltine silk) and cold-water freshwater fisheries (celebrated for Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout culture in Kokernag and Lidder).
Q295
General EnglishPrimary Economic Sectors in J&K
What is the predominant economic activity in Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Agriculture)
Agriculture and allied sectors (horticulture, fruit farming, paddy, saffron) form the backbone of J&K's economy, providing direct and indirect livelihoods to nearly 70% of the population.
Q296
General EnglishNational Highways of J&K (NH 44)
Which of the following national highways passes through Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (NH-44)
National Highway 44 (NH 44, the longest national highway in India running from Srinagar to Kanyakumari) is the primary arterial highway passing through J&K. (NH-1 also connects Srinagar to Uri and Leh).
Q297
General EnglishCultural Performing Arts of J&K
Consider the following pairs: 1. Bhand Pather — iii. Theater Dance 2. Chakri — i. Folk Music 3. Basohli — iv. Painting 4. Hafiza — ii. Wedding Dance Which of the following pairs are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-2, ii-4, iii-1, iv-3)
Folk arts matches: Chakri = Folk Music (i-2); Hafiza = Traditional Wedding Dance (ii-4); Bhand Pather = Traditional Folk Theater/Dance (iii-1); Basohli = Miniature Painting Style (iv-3) ⟹ i-2, ii-4, iii-1, iv-3.
Q298
General EnglishLakes of Jammu Region
Which lake, located in the Doda district of Jammu region, is known for its religious significance and is surrounded by pine forests?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Mansar Lake)
Gupt Ganga / Mansar / high-altitude lakes of Bhaderwah/Doda region hold sacred pilgrimage traditions surrounded by alpine deodar and pine groves.
Q299
General EnglishTreaty of Amritsar 1846 & Dogra Dynasty
Which ruler of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, ceding Kashmir to Gulab Singh?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Raja Gulab Singh)
Maharaja Gulab Singh signed the historic Treaty of Amritsar on 16 March 1846 with the British East India Company, acquiring the hilly territory of Kashmir for 75 lakh Nanakshahee rupees and founding the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q300
General EnglishKashmir Saffron Cultivation & Botany
What is the scientific name of the saffron plant cultivated in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Crocus sativus)
Kashmir Saffron (celebrated for its thick stigmas, high crocin content, and GI tag) is scientifically classified as Crocus sativus (belonging to the family Iridaceae).
Q301
General EnglishKashmiri Poets: Mahjoor and Habba Khatoon
Consider the following statements: 1. Mahjoor (Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor) was a 16th-Century Kashmiri poetess known for her romantic and mystical poetry. 2. Habba Khatoon was a prominent 20th Century Kashmiri poet known for his nationalist and romantic poetry of mountains. Which of the statements given above is/are NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both 1 and 2)
Both statements have identities and centuries swapped: Ghulam Ahmad Mahjoor was a revolutionary 20th-century male poet ('Shair-e-Kashmir'), while Habba Khatoon ('Nightingale of Kashmir') was a 16th-century poetess and queen of Yousuf Shah Chak. Thus, Both 1 and 2 are NOT correct.
Q302
General EnglishPostal PIN Code Zones of India
Jammu and Kashmir falls under which postal zonal code in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Zone 1)
Under the Indian Postal PIN Code system, Northern Postal Zone 1 covers Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir (PIN codes starting with digits 18 and 19).
Q303
General EnglishDevelopment Blocks in J&K Districts
Arrange the following districts of J&K in ascending order on the basis of the number of blocks: 1. Kupwara 2. Anantnag 3. Shopian 4. Pulwama 5. Kathua Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (3, 4, 2, 5, 1)
Ordering districts by number of Community Development Blocks in ascending order: Shopian (9 blocks, 3) < Pulwama (11 blocks, 4) < Anantnag/Kathua/Kupwara ⟹3,4,2,5,1.
Q304
General EnglishTraditional Melas of Jammu Region: Subar Dhar Mela
The Subar Dhar Mela takes place in which of the following locations of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Doda)
The famous traditional Subar Dhar Mela is celebrated annually with great religious fervour in the picturesque Subar Dhar meadow of Bhaderwah in Doda district, J&K.
Q305
General EnglishKarakoram Glaciers: Siachen
Which glacier lies in the Karakoram Range system of Kashmir near the India-Pakistan border?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Siachen Glacier)
The Siachen Glacier (76 km long, the highest battleground in the world) lies in the eastern Karakoram Range along the Line of Control / NJ9842 near the India-Pakistan border.
Q306
General EnglishDelimitation & Legislative Assembly Seats
According to the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, the number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of UT of Jammu and Kashmir to be filled by direct election is
💡Correct Answer: Option C (89)
Under the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 (as amended post-Delimitation Commission 2022), the Legislative Assembly consists of 114 total seats, of which 24 remain vacant for PoJK and 90 (or 83/87 in earlier provisions) are filled by direct territorial election.
Q307
Traffic Rules, Road Signs & MV ActRelative Spatial Orientation of Indian States
The location of Jammu and Kashmir with respect to Bihar in India is
💡Correct Answer: Option B (North-West)
Jammu and Kashmir is situated in northernmost India (32∘–37∘ N, 74∘–78∘ E), which lies directly North-West relative to Bihar (24∘–27∘ N, 83∘–88∘ E).
Q308
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KKarewa Formations and Saffron
The lacustrine deposits of Kashmir called 'Karewas' are known for
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Saffron Cultivation)
The Pleistocene lacustrine plateau deposits known as Karewas (Vudr in Kashmiri) in Pampore and surrounding plateaus are world-renowned for the cultivation of Zafran (Kashmir Saffron).
Q309
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KFourth Buddhist Council at Kundalvana
Who among the following presided over the Buddhist Council held during the reign of Kanishka at Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Vasumitra)
The Fourth Buddhist Council at Kundalvana (Kashmir) in 72 AD during Kushan Emperor Kanishka's reign was presided over by Acharya Vasumitra (with Asvaghosha as vice-president).
Q310
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHimalayan Ranges North to South Ordering
Arrange the following mountain ranges from north to south order: 1. Pir Panjal 2. Zanskar 3. Dhauladhar 4. Ladakh
💡Correct Answer: Option C (4, 2, 1, 3)
Trans-Himalayan and Himalayan ranges in North-to-South latitudinal order: Ladakh Range (4) → Zanskar Range (2) → Pir Panjal Range (1) → Dhauladhar Range (3) ⟹4,2,1,3.
Q311
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KZojila Tunnel Project
Zojila tunnel connects Jammu and Kashmir with which state/UT?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ladakh)
The 14.15 km all-weather Zojila Tunnel beneath the Zoji La Pass connects Baltal/Sonamarg in J&K UT with Dras and Kargil in Ladakh UT along NH-1.
Q312
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KJ&K Panchayati Raj Act 1989: Halqa Majlis
What does the term 'Halqa Majlis' in the J&K Panchayat Raj Act 1989 refer to?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Voters of Halqa Panchayat)
Under the J&K Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, 'Halqa Majlis' (Gram Sabha) is the general body consisting of all registered adult Voters/electors residing within the Halqa Panchayat area.
Q313
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KJ&K Panchayati Raj Act Chapters
Chapter V of Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act 1989 deals with the
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Conduct of Business)
Chapter V of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989 is titled and specifically governs the 'Conduct of Business' of the Halqa Panchayat.
Q314
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KThree-Tier Panchayati Raj System
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of India 1992 provides for a ________ tier system of Panchayati Raj in each state.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Three (03))
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act, 1992 mandates a uniform Three-Tier system of Panchayati Raj: Gram Panchayat at village level, Panchayat Samiti at block level, and Zilla Parishad at district level.
Q315
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KDuration of Panchayats (Article 243E)
The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act of India 1992 provides for a ________ term of office to the Panchayat at every level.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Five years)
Article 243E of the Indian Constitution mandates a fixed 5-year tenure for Panchayats at all levels from the date appointed for their first meeting.
Q316
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KTemples of Jammu: Ranbireshwar Temple
Who built Ranbireshwar Temple in the Jammu region?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Maharaja Ranbir Singh)
The famous historic Ranbireshwar Shiva Temple (celebrated for its massive monolithic crystal lingams) was built by Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1883 AD.
Q317
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KLocal Names of J&K Rivers
Which of the following river is also known as Vyeth in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jhelum)
The Jhelum River is called 'Vyeth' in Kashmiri and 'Vitasta' in ancient Sanskrit literature.
Q318
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KFounding of Jammu City
Who is believed to have founded the city of Jammu?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Raja Jamboolochan)
Raja Jambu Lochan (9th century AD) founded the city of Jammu after witnessing a tiger and goat drinking water peacefully together at the banks of the Tawi River.
Q319
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KChashma Shahi Garden
Which of the following garden is located in the Zabarwan Range of Srinagar district?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Chashma Shahi Garden)
Chashma Shahi Garden (built in 1632 AD by Mughal Governor Ali Mardan Khan for Dara Shikoh) is situated along the slopes of the Zabarwan Mountain Range overlooking Dal Lake.
Q320
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KHari Parbat Fort (Koh-e-Maran)
________ is also known as Koh-e-Maran lies on the west of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hari Parbat Fort)
Hari Parbat Fort (the historic citadel hill fortified by Mughal Emperor Akbar and Afghan Governor Atta Mohammad Khan) is also known as Koh-e-Maran.
Q321
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KTawi River Basin & Origin
The source of which of the following river is the Kailash Kund spring at Soej hills in Bhaderwah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Tawi)
The sacred Tawi River (Surya Putri) originates from the glacial Kailash Kund spring at the high-altitude Soej hills in Bhaderwah (Doda district).
Q322
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KJammu and Kashmir Rifles Regiment
Jammu and Kashmir Rifles is
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Infantry regiment of the Indian Army)
The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles (JAK RIF) is a distinguished combat Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army, tracing its lineage back to General Zorawar Singh and Maharaja Gulab Singh's Dogra State Forces.
Q323
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KInternational Boundary Lines: Radcliffe Line
Which of the following countries are divided by the Radcliffe Line?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (India and Pakistan)
The Radcliffe Line, drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe during the 1947 partition, demarcates the international border between India and Pakistan.
Q324
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KPopular Tourist Destinations: Gulmarg
What is Gulmarg famously known as?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Meadow of Flowers)
Gulmarg (originally named Gauri Marg and renamed Gulmarg by Sultan Yousuf Shah Chak) is famously known as the 'Meadow of Flowers'.
Q325
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KLegislative Assembly Strength
As per the J&K Reorganization Act 2019, the total number of seats in the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir to be filled by persons chosen by direct election was originally set at
💡Correct Answer: Option C (107)
Under Section 14(4) of the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019 as originally enacted, the total number of seats was 107 (83 directly elected seats + 24 reserved for PoJK).
Q326
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KPilgrimage Centers: Baba Dhansar
The holy place of Baba Dhansar is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Reasi)
Baba Dhansar (a sacred temple and emerald natural spring dedicated to Lord Shiva and Baba Dhansar) is located near Karua village in the Reasi district.
Q327
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with special ref to J&KBifurcation of J&K and Ladakh
According to the J&K Reorganization Act 2019, the union territory created without a legislature is
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ladakh)
Under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Ladakh was created without a Legislative Assembly (governed directly by the Lieutenant Governor), while J&K was created with a Legislative Assembly.
Q328
Mental Ability / ReasoningEstablishment of Sikh Rule in Kashmir (1819)
The Sikh rule was established in Kashmir in which year?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1819)
Sikh rule was established in Kashmir in July 1819 when Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army led by Misr Diwan Chand defeated Afghan Governor Jabbar Khan at the Battle of Shopian.
Q329
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KStartup India & Global Summits
The 'Prarambh Summit' is associated with which of the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Startup ecosystem at international level)
'Prarambh: Startup India International Summit' was organized by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) to bring together startups and entrepreneurs across BIMSTEC and global ecosystems.
Q330
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KTreaty of Amritsar (1846)
Which treaty was signed between Maharaja Gulab Singh and the East India Company, leading to the acquisition of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Treaty of Amritsar)
The historic Treaty of Amritsar was signed on 16 March 1846 between Maharaja Gulab Singh and the British East India Company, transferring the Kashmir Valley for 75 lakh Nanakshahee rupees and establishing the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q331
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KPre-Monsoon Local Storms in India
Consider the following pairs of pre-monsoon storm phenomena: i. Mango Shower — b. Pre-Monsoon showers which help in the ripening of mangoes ii. Blossom Shower — a. Pre-Monsoon showers which help in blossoming of coffee flowers iii. Nor Westers — d. Evening thunderstorms in Bengal and Assam iv. Loo — c. Hot, dry and oppressing winds blowing in Northern plains Which of the pairs are correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c)
Pre-monsoon rainfall classifications: Mango Showers ripen mangoes in Kerala/Karnataka (i-b); Blossom Showers blossom coffee flowers (ii-a); Nor'westers/Kalbaisakhi are spring thunderstorms in Bengal/Assam (iii-d); Loo are hot dry summer winds in the Northern Plains (iv-c) ⟹ i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c.
Q332
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KLaterite Soils Characteristics
Consider the following statements regarding Laterite soils of India: a. Laterite soils of India are generally red in colour. b. They are rich in nitrogen and potash. c. They are well-developed in Rajasthan and UP. d. Tapioca and cashew nuts grow well on these soils. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (a and d)
Statements (a) and (d) are correct: Laterite soils are brick-red due to iron oxides and support plantation crops like Cashew, Tapioca, Tea, and Coffee. Statements (b) and (c) are false because they are highly leached, poor in nitrogen/potash/humus, and found along the Western Ghats, Kerala, and Odisha (not arid Rajasthan/UP).
Q333
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KChronology of Indian National Movement
Arrange the following historical events in chronological order: a) Non-Cooperation Movement b) Quit India Movement c) Dandi March (Civil Disobedience) d) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
💡Correct Answer: Option C (d, a, c, b)
Chronology of the Indian Freedom Struggle: Jallianwala Bagh Massacre (13 April 1919, d) → Non-Cooperation Movement (1920–1922, a) → Dandi March (March 1930, c) → Quit India Movement (August 1942, b) ⟹ d, a, c, b.
Q334
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KLok Sabha Seat Distribution across States
Arrange the following states according to their Lok Sabha parliamentary constituency seats in descending order: a) West Bengal (42) b) Maharashtra (48) c) Bihar (40) d) Tamil Nadu (39)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (b, a, c, d)
Lok Sabha seat counts: Maharashtra (48, b) > West Bengal (42, a) > Bihar (40, c) > Tamil Nadu (39, d) ⟹ b, a, c, d.
Q335
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KPrepositions
The traveller enquired ______ the farmer if he could tell him the way ______ the nearest inn.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Of, to)
Standard prepositional usage: One 'enquires of' a person (asks someone) and asks for the 'way to' a destination ⟹ "enquired of ... way to".
Q336
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KIdioms & Phrases
What does the idiom "salt of the earth" mean?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Someone who is genuine, good, and honest)
'Salt of the earth' refers to a fundamentally good, honest, humble, and reliable person.
Q337
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KModal Auxiliaries
In which sentence is the modal verb used to express necessity/obligation?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (You should take a break.)
The modal verb 'should' expresses advisory obligation, necessity, or duty ('You should take a break'). 'Can' expresses ability/permission, 'might' expresses possibility, and 'will' expresses futurity/determination.
Q338
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KSubject-Verb Agreement and Tenses
I will definitely help John; he ______ it.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Deserves)
The subject 'he' is third-person singular and the state of deserving help is a present factual truth, requiring the simple present singular verb 'deserves'.
Q339
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KJamboo Zoo at Nagrota
North India's largest zoo 'Jamboo Zoo' is situated in
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Nagrota (Jammu))
Jamboo Zoo (spread over 3,200 kanals / 160 hectares along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway) is located at Nagrota in the Jammu district.
Q340
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KSocial Reforms: Abolition of Sati (1829)
Name the Governor General who abolished 'Sati' in 1829.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lord William Bentinck)
Lord William Bentinck enacted the Bengal Sati Regulation (Regulation XVII of 1829) on 4 December 1829, declaring the practice of Sati illegal and punishable as culpable homicide.
Q341
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KKöppen Climate Classification for Ladakh (BWk)
According to Köppen's classification of climate, Ladakh falls under
💡Correct Answer: Option D (BWk)
Ladakh is a high-altitude trans-Himalayan cold desert receiving sparse precipitation (<100 mm annually), classified as BWk (Arid Desert, Cold climate) under Köppen's climatic taxonomy.
Q342
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KExtreme Weather: Mawsynram Rainfall
The wettest place on Earth is
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mawsynram)
Mawsynram in the East Khasi Hills district of Meghalaya, India, receives an extraordinary average annual rainfall of nearly 11,872 mm, making it the wettest place on Earth.
Q343
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KSericulture: Silk Extraction
Silk, the natural protein fiber, is obtained from
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cocoon of silkworm)
Natural silk fiber is harvested from the protective pupal Cocoons spun by the larvae of the silkworm (Bombyx mori) during sericulture.
Q344
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KNandankanan Zoo: White Tigers
Nandankanan Zoological Park (Odisha) is internationally renowned for
💡Correct Answer: Option C (White Tiger)
Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, is globally famous for its White Tiger captive breeding and conservation sanctuary.
Q345
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KSentence Rearrangement
Find the proper sequence of jumbled sentence parts: P: we must read Q: if we want to absorb the fruits of great literature R: but with concentration S: them not as we do cricket stories
💡Correct Answer: Option D (QPSR)
The logical and grammatically coherent sequence is QPSR: "If we want to absorb the fruits of great literature (Q), we must read (P) them not as we do cricket stories (S) but with concentration (R)."
Q346
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KSynonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the word: Consummation
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ultimate completion)
'Consummation' means the point at which something is complete or finalized; ultimate completion or perfection.
Q347
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KAntonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the word: Dissolute
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Moral)
'Dissolute' means lax in morals, licentious, or corrupt. Its direct opposite is 'Moral' (upright, ethical, and virtuous).
Q348
General Awareness with special ref to UT of J&KActive to Passive Voice
Convert into passive voice: "Is Sarah writing the novel?"
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Is the novel being written by Sarah?)
Present continuous interrogative active (Is + Subject + V-ing + Object?) converts to: Is + Object + being + V3 + by Subject? ⟹ "Is the novel being written by Sarah?"
Q349
General ScienceMajor Tourist Hubs: Gulmarg
Gulmarg in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir is famously known as the
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Meadow of Flowers)
Gulmarg (literally meaning 'Meadow of Flowers' in Persian/Kashmiri) is famous for its vibrant wildflower meadows and world-class ski resort.
Q350
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KIndira Gandhi Canal Project
The longest irrigation canal in India that originates from Harike Barrage at the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in Punjab and terminates in Rajasthan is the
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Indira Gandhi Canal (Rajasthan Canal))
The Indira Gandhi Canal (650 km long) draws water from the Harike Barrage at the confluence of the Satluj and Beas rivers in Punjab to irrigate the Thar Desert of western Rajasthan.
Q351
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KJamwal Dynasty of Jammu
Who laid the foundations of the sovereign Jamwal Dogra dynasty of Jammu in the early 18th century?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Raja Dhruv Dev)
Raja Dhruv Dev (1703–1725) consolidated the 22 Dogra hill principalities (Duggar) and laid the foundation of the sovereign Jamwal dynasty of Jammu, which reached its zenith under his son Raja Ranjit Dev.
Q352
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KFestivals: Majuli Festival of Assam
Which of the following is NOT a traditional festival of erstwhile Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Majuli festival)
Majuli Festival is an eco-cultural festival celebrated on Majuli river island in Assam. Dosmochey, Matho Nagrang, and Hemis are monastic festivals of Ladakh/erstwhile J&K.
Q353
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KKashmiri Kashida & Aari Embroidery
Which type of fine embroidery stitch is predominantly used in Kashmiri Kashida (Aari) embroidery on shawls and pherans?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Chain stitch (Aari))
Kashmiri Kashida embroidery prominently employs the Chain Stitch (worked with a specialized pointed hooked needle called an Aari), producing floral chinar and paisley motifs.
Q354
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KState Symbols: UT Bird of J&K
Which bird has been officially designated as the Union Territory Bird of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kalij pheasant)
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir officially declared the Kalij Pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) as the UT Bird of J&K in October 2021. (The Black-necked crane is the UT bird of Ladakh).
Q355
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KPakal Dul Hydroelectric Project
Consider the following statements about the Pakal Dul Hydroelectric Project (HEP): 1. It is an under-construction 1,000 MW (1 GW) capacity HEP. 2. It is located on the Marusudar river (a major tributary of the Chenab) in the Kishtwar district of J&K. 3. It features a 167 m high concrete-face rockfill dam. Which of the above statements are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2 and 3)
All three statements are correct: The Pakal Dul HEP is a 1,000 MW project being built by CVPPPL on the Marusudar river at Drangal village in Kishtwar district with a 167m high rockfill dam.
Q356
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KManasbal Lake: Deepest Lake of J&K
Which is the deepest freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Manasbal Lake)
Manasbal Lake (located in Ganderbal district, Kashmir) is the deepest lake in Jammu & Kashmir and India, reaching a maximum depth of 13 meters (43 feet).
Q357
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KGuchhi Mushrooms of J&K
What is the botanical / scientific name of the wild gourmet Morel mushroom (Guchhi) found in the Himalayan forests of J&K?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Morchella esculenta)
Guchhi (the highly prized yellow morel mushroom harvested from temperate conifer forests of Doda, Kishtwar, and Kupwara) is scientifically named Morchella esculenta.
Q358
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KMartand Sun Temple
Which 8th-century Karkota dynasty monarch constructed the grand Martand Sun Temple in Anantnag, Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lalitaditya Muktapida)
Emperor Lalitaditya Muktapida (reigned 724–760 AD) of the Karkota dynasty built the monumental Martand Sun Temple atop the Mattan plateau in Anantnag.
Q359
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KChandanwari & Amarnath Yatra Route
Which of the following statements about Chandanwari in Jammu and Kashmir is NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (It offers sightseeing opportunities with the Markhar River flowing nearby.)
Statement D is NOT correct because the river flowing through Chandanwari is the Sheshnag stream / Lidder River, not the non-existent 'Markhar River'.
Q360
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KNumber Theory: Sum of Odd Numbers
What is the sum of all consecutive odd numbers up to 180?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (8100)
The odd numbers up to 180 are 1,3,5,...,179. The number of odd terms n=2180=90. Formula for sum of first n odd numbers: Sn=n2=902=8100.
Q361
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSet Theory & Percentages
In an examination, 77% of students passed in Mathematics and 82% passed in Computer Science. If 72% passed in both subjects, what percentage of students failed in both subjects?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (13%)
Percentage passing at least one subject: P(M∪C)=P(M)+P(C)−P(M∩C)=77%+82%−72%=87%. Percentage failing both subjects =100%−87%=13%.
Q362
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KAverages and Algebraic Equations
Lavya bought 312 chocolates to distribute among x students. When she bought 364 chocolates for the same x students, the average received per student increased by 1. Find the number of students x and the new average per student.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (52 students, 7 chocolates per student)
Difference in average =x364−x312=x52=1⟹x=52 students. Average with 364 chocolates =52364=7 chocolates.
Q363
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KLinear Equations & Ratios
Rohit and Mohit together have Rs. 1500. If 73 of Rohit's amount is equal to 52 of Mohit's amount, how much money does Mohit have (rounded to nearest whole rupee)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (776)
Given 73R=52M⟹R=1514M. Substituting into R+M=1500⟹1514M+M=1500⟹1529M=1500⟹M=2922500≈775.86≈Rs. 776.
Q364
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KTime and Work: Typing Rates
A and B work together to type a 134-page assignment. A types 65 pages in 5 hours, and B types 84 pages in 7 hours. If both start together and A leaves after 2 hours, how many hours will B take to complete the remaining pages alone?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (7 hours)
Typing speeds: RA=565=13 pages/hr, RB=784=12 pages/hr. In the first 2 hours, together they type (13+12)×2=50 pages. Remaining pages =134−50=84 pages. Time for B alone =1284=7 hours.
Q365
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KAlphabet Series
Find the missing term in the alphabet series: GKO, IMQ, KOS, ?, OSW
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KLetter Series: Odd Group Out
Find the wrong term in the given series: URQON, PNNMM, KKKJL, FFHIK, ABEGJ
💡Correct Answer: Option C (FFHIK)
Analyzing positional shifts across terms reveals that FFHIK deviates from the consistent decremental alphabet offset pattern.
Q367
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KCoding-Decoding: Letter Value Sums
Match the words with their alphanumeric codes based on positional values: i) BRAIN — 2. 44 (2+18+1+9+14=44) ii) GROUP — 3. 77 (7+18+15+21+16=77) iii) HOUSE — 1. 68 (8+15+21+19+5=68)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-2, ii-3, iii-1)
Sum of English alphabet positional numbers: BRAIN =2+18+1+9+14=44 (i-2); GROUP =7+18+15+21+16=77 (ii-3); HOUSE =8+15+21+19+5=68 (iii-1) ⟹ i-2, ii-3, iii-1.
Q368
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KDirection & Displacement
Ravi walks 10 km East, turns right and walks 5 km South, turns right and walks 10 km West, and finally turns left and walks 10 km South. What is the shortest distance from his current position to his home?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (15 km)
Coordinates: From (0,0) → East 10 km (10, 0) → South 5 km (10, -5) → West 10 km (0, -5) → South 10 km (0, -15). Shortest distance from home (0,0) to final point (0, -15) is exactly 15 km.
Q369
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KBlood Relations Puzzle
In a family of 6 (A, B, C, D, E, F): A is father of D, C is married to A, F is grandfather of D and married to B. E is daughter of B. How is D related to E?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Niece/Nephew)
F and B are parents of A and E. A is married to C, and their child is D. Because E is the sibling (sister) of A, D is the Niece or Nephew of E.
Q370
Computer ApplicationsMughal Rulers in Kashmir: Jahangir
Which Mughal Emperor famously described Kashmir as the "Paradise on Earth" (Gar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast...)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jahangir)
Mughal Emperor Jahangir passionately loved Kashmir and immortalized it with the famous Persian couplet: "Gar firdaus bar roo-e zameen ast, hamin ast-o hamin ast-o hamin ast" (If there is a paradise on earth, it is here, it is here, it is here).
Q371
General Awareness & ScienceAccession of J&K (26 October 1947)
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the historic Instrument of Accession of Jammu and Kashmir to the Dominion of India on which date?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Oct 26, 1947)
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947 at Amar Mahal in Jammu, which was accepted by Governor-General Lord Mountbatten on 27 October 1947.
Q372
General Awareness & ScienceReign of Maharaja Hari Singh
In which year did Maharaja Hari Singh ascend the throne as the ruling Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1925)
Maharaja Hari Singh ascended the throne on 23 September 1925 following the demise of his uncle Maharaja Pratap Singh.
Q373
General Awareness & ScienceHabba Khatoon (Nightingale of Kashmir)
Which celebrated 16th-century poetess and queen of Sultan Yousuf Shah Chak is known as the 'Nightingale of Kashmir' (Zoon)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Habba Khatoon)
Habba Khatoon (born Zoon in Chandhara, Pampore) introduced the romantic 'Lol' lyric genre to Kashmiri poetry and is affectionately called the 'Nightingale of Kashmir'.
Q374
General Awareness & ScienceAncient Names of Rivers: Hydaspes (Jhelum)
Which river of Jammu and Kashmir was named 'Hydaspes' by ancient Greek historians (e.g. at the Battle of the Hydaspes in 326 BC)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jhelum)
The Greeks referred to the Jhelum River (Vitasta in Sanskrit, Vyeth in Kashmiri) as the Hydaspes, famous for the Battle of the Hydaspes between Alexander the Great and King Porus.
Q375
General Awareness & ScienceWular Lake
Which is the largest natural freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir (and one of the largest in Asia)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Wular Lake)
Wular Lake (located in Bandipora district and fed by the Jhelum River) is the largest freshwater lake in J&K and India, designated as a Ramsar Wetland Site.
Q376
General Awareness & ScienceSantoor Maestros of Kashmir: Bhajan Sopori
Pandit Bhajan Sopori was a globally acclaimed maestro of which classical musical instrument?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Santoor)
Pandit Bhajan Sopori (1948–2022) of the Sufiana Gharana of Kashmir was a legendary Santoor player who popularized the Kashmiri 100-stringed Santoor in Indian classical music.
Q377
General Awareness & ScienceMartand Sun Temple Deities
The 8th-century Martand Temple in Anantnag, Kashmir, is dedicated to which deity?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sun God (Surya))
'Martand' is another name for the Hindu Sun God (Surya) in Sanskrit, to whom Lalitaditya Muktapida dedicated the monumental temple.
Q378
General Awareness & ScienceFolk Dances: Letri Dance
The traditional folk dance 'Letri Dance' of the Jammu region is classified as a
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Labour / Agricultural Harvesting Dance)
Letri is a traditional community labor dance performed by farmers and workers in the hills of Jammu during agricultural stone-breaking, wood-clearing, and harvesting tasks.
Q379
General Awareness & ScienceDr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel
The 9.28 km Chenani-Nashri Tunnel on NH-44 in Jammu & Kashmir was renamed in honor of:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel)
In October 2019, India's longest bidirectional road tunnel, the Chenani-Nashri Tunnel in Udhampur/Ramban, was officially renamed the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel.
Q380
General Awareness & ScienceSiachen Glacier & Nubra Valley
The Siachen Glacier (the world's highest battlefield) is located adjacent to which scenic valley in Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Nubra Valley)
The meltwaters of the Siachen Glacier in the Karakoram range feed the Nubra River in Ladakh's majestic Nubra Valley.
Q381
General Awareness & ScienceNaming of Gulmarg by Yousuf Shah Chak
Gulmarg was originally named Gourimarg, and was renamed Gulmarg ('Meadow of Flowers') by which Kashmiri sultan?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sultan Yousuf Shah Chak)
Sultan Yousuf Shah Chak (reigned 1579–1586), enchanted by the valley's wildflower blooms while visiting with Habba Khatoon, changed its name from Gourimarg to Gulmarg.
Q382
General Awareness & ScienceMartand Sun Temple Construction
The monumental 8th-century Martand Sun Temple at Anantnag, Kashmir, was built by:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Lalitaditya Muktapida)
King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty built the world-renowned Martand Sun Temple in the 8th century CE.
Q383
General Awareness & ScienceKashmiri Ghazal: Rasul Mir
Who among the following celebrated classical poets is revered as the "Father of the Kashmiri Ghazal"?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rasul Mir)
Rasul Mir of Shahabad, Dooru (19th century) revolutionized Kashmiri poetry with lyrical romantic ghazals and is widely known as the 'Father of Kashmiri Ghazal' (or the Keats of Kashmir).
Q384
General Awareness & SciencePampore Saffron Festival
In which month is the vibrant Saffron Festival (Jashn-e-Zafran) celebrated in Pampore, Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (November)
The Saffron Festival is celebrated in November during the peak autumn purple blossom harvest season across the Karewas of Pampore.
Q385
Basic ReasoningState Symbols: Hangul
Which animal is the official State / UT Animal of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kashmir Stag (Hangul))
The Kashmir Stag (Cervus hanglu hanglu), locally known as Hangul, is the critically endangered official State Animal of Jammu and Kashmir, conserved in Dachigam National Park.
Q386
Basic ReasoningPanchayat & DDC Elections 2020
When were the last District Development Council (DDC) and Panchayat by-elections held in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (November-December 2020)
The historic 8-phase DDC and Panchayat elections in Jammu & Kashmir were conducted between 28 November and 19 December 2020.
Q387
Basic ReasoningProminent Figures of J&K
Tarachand Bhat is well known in Jammu and Kashmir as a
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Freedom fighter and social reformer)
Tarachand Bhat is recognized in regional history as a dedicated freedom fighter and social reformer.
Q388
Basic EnglishRishi Order: Sheikh Noor-ud-Din
Who was the renowned 14th-century mystic saint of Kashmir who founded the indigenous Rishi order (Reshiyat) and assumed the title of Rishi?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (Nund Rishi))
Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (Alamdar-e-Kashmir, also known as Nund Rishi, 1377–1438) founded the spiritual Rishi order promoting communal harmony, non-violence, and Kashmiri spiritual poetry (Shruks).
Q389
Basic EnglishRedesignation of Sadr-i-Riyasat
In 1965, the constitutional head of Jammu & Kashmir was redesignated as Governor through the 6th J&K Constitutional Amendment. What was this post previously designated as?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sadr-i-Riyasat)
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Constitution Amendment Act, 1965, the title of 'Sadr-i-Riyasat' was replaced by 'Governor', and 'Prime Minister (Wazir-e-Azam)' was replaced by 'Chief Minister'.
Q390
Basic EnglishUri Dam on Jhelum River
The Uri Hydroelectric Dam (Uri-I and Uri-II) is located on which river in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jhelum River)
The Uri Hydroelectric Project (480 MW Uri-I and 240 MW Uri-II) is constructed on the Jhelum River near the Line of Control in Baramulla district, Kashmir.
Q391
Basic EnglishKashmir Saffron & Karewa Formations
The lacustrine plateau uplands of Pampore (locally called 'Wudar' or Karewas) in Kashmir are world-famous for the commercial cultivation of which precious spice?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Saffron (Zafran))
Pampore's Karewa formations (Wudar) provide ideal calcium-rich lacustrine soil and sub-temperate climate for Kashmir Saffron (Crocus sativus), which holds a GI tag.
Q392
Basic EnglishClassification of Article 370
With respect to the erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir, Part XXI of the Constitution of India classified Article 370 under which heading?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Temporary Provisions)
Part XXI of the Constitution of India is titled 'Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions', and Article 370 was explicitly titled 'Temporary provisions with respect to the State of Jammu and Kashmir'.
Q393
Basic EnglishInstrument of Accession 1947
Who was the ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir who signed the Instrument of Accession with the Dominion of India on 26 October 1947?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Maharaja Hari Singh)
Maharaja Hari Singh, the last ruling monarch of the Dogra dynasty, executed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947.
Q394
Basic EnglishAdoption of J&K Constitution (1956)
In which year was the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir formally adopted by its Constituent Assembly?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1956)
The Constituent Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir adopted the State Constitution on 17 November 1956, and it came into full force on 26 January 1957.
Q395
Basic EnglishKashmiri Festivals: Herath
In the Kashmir Valley, the major religious festival of 'Maha Shivaratri' is traditionally celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits under what indigenous name?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Herath)
Kashmiri Pandits celebrate Shivaratri over a fortnight as 'Herath' (derived from the Sanskrit Hararatri — Night of Hara/Shiva), involving traditional vatuk puja with walnuts.
Q396
General Awareness & ScienceMartand Sun Temple, Anantnag
The grand 8th-century ruins of the Martand Sun Temple are situated in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Anantnag)
The Martand Sun Temple is situated atop the Mattan plateau in the Anantnag district of South Kashmir.
Q397
General Awareness & ScienceMughal Architecture in Kashmir
Which Mughal Emperor laid out the iconic Shalimar Bagh (1619) and visited the Nishat Bagh on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
Emperor Jahangir laid out Shalimar Bagh in 1619 for his empress Nur Jahan. (Nishat Bagh was built nearby in 1633 by Asif Khan, Nur Jahan's brother, during Jahangir/Shah Jahan's era).
Q398
General Awareness & SciencePurple Revolution & Lavender Cultivation
The 'Purple Revolution' (Aroma Mission) initiated by the Ministry of Science and Technology in Jammu & Kashmir is associated with the large-scale cultivation of:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Lavender (in Doda / Bhaderwah))
Under the CSIR-IIIM Aroma Mission, the Purple Revolution revolutionized farming in Bhaderwah (Doda district) by cultivating high-value Purple Lavender for essential oils.
Q399
General Awareness & ScienceCity Nicknames: Jammu
Which city/district in Jammu and Kashmir is famously nicknamed the 'City of Temples'?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jammu)
Jammu city is historically celebrated as the 'City of Temples' due to its numerous historic shrines including Raghunath Temple, Ranbireshwar Temple, and Bawe Wali Mata.
Q400
General Awareness & ScienceArticle 35A
Which now-repealed constitutional provision empowered the Jammu and Kashmir State Legislature to define 'Permanent Residents' and confer special rights and privileges regarding employment and property?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Article 35A)
Article 35A (inserted into the Indian Constitution via the 1954 Presidential Order) empowered the J&K legislature to define permanent residents and grant them exclusive rights.
Q401
General Awareness & ScienceBRO Project HIMANK
Consider the following statements regarding 'Project HIMANK': 1. It is a landmark infrastructure project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO). 2. It is responsible for the construction and maintenance of roads and strategic mountain passes in the Ladakh region. Which of the statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both 1 and 2)
Both statements are correct: Project HIMANK (established in 1985 by BRO, known as 'The Mountain Tamers') builds and maintains strategic road networks, including passes at Khardung La and Umling La in Ladakh.
Q402
General Awareness & ScienceKöppen Climate Zones in the Himalayas
According to Köppen's classification of Indian climate, the higher mountainous regions of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand fall under which climatic zone?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Cold Humid Winter type (Dfc))
Under Köppen's climatic map of India, the high Himalayan parts of J&K, HP, and Uttarakhand are categorized under the Cold Humid with sharp winter type (Dfc) and Alpine/Tundra (ET).
Q403
General English & ComprehensionJ&K Economy & GST Implementation
When was the Goods and Services Tax (GST) implemented in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (July 8, 2017)
While GST was rolled out across the rest of India on July 1, 2017, Jammu and Kashmir officially adopted and implemented GST on July 8, 2017, following the passage of the J&K GST Act, 2017 by the state legislature.
Q404
General English & ComprehensionAncient History of Kashmir
Which ancient kingdom of Kashmir was known for its Buddhist heritage?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kushana)
The Kushana Empire, particularly under Emperor Kanishka I in the 1st-2nd century CE, was deeply celebrated for its Buddhist heritage in Kashmir, organizing the 4th Buddhist Council at Kundalvana (near modern-day Harwan, Srinagar).
Q405
General English & ComprehensionJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
Which section of the Jammu Kashmir Reorganization Act 2019 abolished the legislative council of the existing state of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Section 57)
Under Section 57(1) of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Legislative Council of the existing State of Jammu and Kashmir was officially abolished.
Q406
General English & ComprehensionJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, led to the bifurcation of the state into two Union Territories. Reason (R): It was implemented to reclaim Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Which of the following is the correct Answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A is true, but R is false.)
Assertion (A) is factually correct as the state was bifurcated into UT of J&K and UT of Ladakh on October 31, 2019. Reason (R) is false as the official objective of the Act was internal administrative reorganization, national integration, and socio-economic governance.
Q407
General English & ComprehensionNational Parks & Wildlife Sanctuaries of J&K
Which of the following national parks are located in Jammu and Kashmir? I. Dachigam National Park II. Kaziranga National Park III. Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Which of the following options is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I and III)
Dachigam National Park (famous for the Hangul/Kashmir Stag) and Kishtwar High Altitude National Park are located in Jammu & Kashmir. Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam.
Q408
General English & ComprehensionHistorical Treaties & Political Milestones of J&K
Match the Column - X with Column - Y:
| Column - X (Historical treaties) | Column - Y (Outcomes) | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Treaty of Amritsar | I. Accession to India | | 2. Shimla Agreement | II. Creation of J&K princely state | | 3. Instrument of Accession | III. Ceasefire terms after 1971 war |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1-II, 2-III, 3-I)
1. Treaty of Amritsar (1846) led to the creation of the Princely State of Jammu & Kashmir under Maharaja Gulab Singh (II) 2. Shimla Agreement (1972) established bilateral terms and converted the ceasefire line to the Line of Control (LoC) following the 1971 war (III) 3. Instrument of Accession (1947) formalized the accession of J&K to India (I). Correct match: 1-II, 2-III, 3-I.
Q409
General English & ComprehensionKargil War & Military Operations in J&K
Which operation was launched to regain control of Kargil during the 1999 war?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Operation Vijay)
Operation Vijay was launched by the Indian Armed Forces in May 1999 to recapture Indian territories occupied by Pakistani infiltrators in the Kargil-Drass sectors of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q410
General English & ComprehensionPhysical Geography & Mountain Ranges of Ladakh & J&K
Which major mountain range forms the northern boundary of Ladakh, contributing to its isolation and strategic significance?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Karakoram Range)
The Karakoram Range (home to K2 and the Siachen Glacier) forms the northern boundary of the Ladakh region, separating it from Central Asia and the Tarim Basin.
Q411
General English & ComprehensionConstitutional History & Article 370
Which constitutional provision allowed Jammu and Kashmir to have its own flag before 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Article 370)
Article 370 of the Constitution of India granted special autonomous status to the State of Jammu and Kashmir, allowing it to adopt its own Constitution (under Section 144 of the J&K Constitution) and separate state flag until August 2019.
Q412
General English & ComprehensionJ&K UT Administration & Governors
Who is the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Girish Chandra Murmu)
Girish Chandra Murmu (GC Murmu), an IAS officer of the Gujarat cadre, was sworn in as the first Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir on October 31, 2019.
Q413
General English & ComprehensionMughal Architecture & Gardens of Kashmir
Which of the following is/are famous Mughal gardens in Jammu and Kashmir? I. Nishat Bagh II. Shalimar Bagh III. Achabal Garden
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, II, and III)
Nishat Bagh (built by Asif Khan in 1633), Shalimar Bagh (built by Emperor Jahangir in 1619), and Achabal Garden (laid out by Empress Nur Jahan in Anantnag) are all world-famous Mughal gardens in Kashmir. Hence, I, II, and III are all correct.
Q414
General English & ComprehensionJ&K Constitutional History & Integration
Why was the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution abrogated in 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
The abrogation of Article 370 and the J&K Constitution was undertaken to foster complete national integration, eliminate discriminatory residency/domicile barriers, extend fundamental central laws, and accelerate socio-economic development and investments across the region.
Q415
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KEducational Initiatives & Current Affairs
What is the name of the Channel launched by Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for Indian Sign Language?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bhartiya Sanketik Bhasha DTH Channel)
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched the dedicated 'Bhartiya Sanketik Bhasha' (Indian Sign Language) DTH channel under the PM e-VIDYA scheme to provide inclusive education to hearing-impaired learners.
Q416
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KForeign Trade Policy & DGFT Initiatives
Who launched the 'Trade Watch', a weekly publication focusing on India's trade developments?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Directorate General of Foreign Trade)
The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT), under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, launched 'Trade Watch' as a periodic trade intelligence digest analyzing India's export-import trends and market developments.
Q417
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KIndo-Pak Wars & Diplomatic Treaties
The 1965 war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir ended with the signing of which agreement?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Tashkent Declaration)
The Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 ended with the signing of the Tashkent Declaration on January 10, 1966, mediated by Soviet Premier Alexei Kosygin between Prime Minister Lal Bahadur Shastri and President Ayub Khan.
Q418
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KConstitutional Amendments of J&K
Which constitutional amendment replaced the position of Sadr-e-Riyasat with the title of Governor in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (6th Amendment)
The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir (Sixth Amendment) Act, 1965, amended the state constitution to replace the designation of 'Sadr-e-Riyasat' with 'Governor' and 'Prime Minister (Wazir-e-Azam)' with 'Chief Minister'.
Q419
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KIndian Art, Culture & Classical Folk Dances
Match the following states with their corresponding folk dances:
| Column - X | Column - Y | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Andhra Pradesh | I. Lambadi, Dhimsa | | 2. Gujarat | II. Bhavai, Juriun | | 3. Kerala | III. Kathakali, Ottamthullal |
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1-I, 2-II, 3-III)
1. Andhra Pradesh: Lambadi and Dhimsa folk dances (I) 2. Gujarat: Bhavai and Juriun/Garba folk dances (II) 3. Kerala: Kathakali (classical) and Ottamthullal folk dance (III). Correct matching code is 1-I, 2-II, 3-III.
Q420
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KArt, Handicrafts & Cultural Heritage of J&K
The art of Pashmina weaving in Kashmir is an example of which type of cultural expression?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Handicrafts)
Pashmina shawl weaving (spun from Changthangi goat wool) is an indigenous textile handicraft with Geographical Indication (GI) tag, representing Kashmir's master craft heritage.
Q421
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KTourism & Major Lakes of Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the following highlights the economic significance of Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It is renowned for tourism, houseboats, and shikara rides, contributing significantly to the local economy)
Dal Lake, known as the 'Jewel in the crown of Kashmir', is the backbone of Srinagar's tourism economy through its iconic shikaras, heritage houseboats, floating vegetable markets, and handicraft trade.
Q422
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KDistricts & Administrative Setup of J&K
After the reorganization in 2019, how many districts are there in Jammu & Kashmir UT?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (20)
Following the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh (consisting of Leh and Kargil districts), the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir comprises exactly 20 districts (10 in Jammu Division and 10 in Kashmir Division).
Q423
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KJ&K Governance & Legislative Assembly Powers
Who among the following will aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir on matters that the assembly has powers to legislate?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Council of Ministers)
According to Section 53 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, there shall be a Council of Ministers consisting of not more than 10% of the total number of members in the Legislative Assembly, with the Chief Minister at the head, to aid and advise the Lieutenant Governor on matters where the Assembly has legislative power.
Q424
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KJ&K Constitution Key Articles
Which article of the Jammu & Kashmir Constitution (before 2019) defined the relationship between the state and the Union of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Article 3)
Article 3 of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir irrevocably declared: 'The State of Jammu and Kashmir is and shall be an integral part of the Union of India.'
Q425
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
In accordance with the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019, how many women can be nominated by the Lieutenant Governor to the Legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2)
Under Section 15 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Lieutenant Governor may nominate two women members to the Legislative Assembly if, in his opinion, women are not adequately represented.
Q426
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KBorder Roads Organisation & Projects in Ladakh
Consider the following statements about Project HIMANK: I. It is a project of NHAI II. It is responsible for the construction of roads in J&K and Ladakh
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II only)
Statement I is incorrect: Project HIMANK (established in 1985) is a landmark project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), not NHAI. Statement II is correct: Project HIMANK is known as 'The Mountain Tamers' and is responsible for constructing world-record high-altitude roads (like Umling La and Khardung La) across Ladakh and J&K. Hence, II only is correct.
Q427
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KActive and Passive Voice
Choose the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "My aunt promised me a present."
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I was promised a present by my aunt.)
In changing 'My aunt (subject) promised (past simple) me (indirect object) a present (direct object)' to passive voice, the standard idiomatic construction promoting the personal indirect object is: 'I was promised a present by my aunt.'
Q428
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KDirect and Indirect Speech
Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: I said to my sister, "Let us go to some hill station for a change."
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I suggested to my sister that we should go to some hill station for a change.)
In indirect speech, sentences starting with 'Let us' convey a proposal or suggestion. The reporting verb changes to 'suggested to / proposed to', followed by 'that we should...'. Hence: 'I suggested to my sister that we should go to some hill station for a change.'
Q429
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KDirect and Indirect Speech
Select the alternative that best expresses the same sentence: "If you don't keep quiet I shall shoot you," she said to him in a calm voice.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (She warned him calmly that she would shoot him if he didn't keep quiet.)
The threat represents a warning delivered in a calm manner. Pronouns shift from 'I' to 'she' and 'you' to 'him', with 'shall' becoming 'would': 'She warned him calmly that she would shoot him if he didn't keep quiet.'
Q430
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KModal Auxiliary Verbs
Fill in the blanks with suitable modal auxiliary verbs: Ramesh ______ be coming to see us tomorrow.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (may)
May' is used to express future possibility or uncertainty regarding a planned visit: 'Ramesh may be coming to see us tomorrow.
Q431
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KModal Auxiliary Verbs
Fill in the blanks with suitable modal auxiliary verbs: My grandfather is 86 years old but he ______ still read without his glasses.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (can)
Can' expresses present general physical capability/ability: '...he can still read without his glasses.
Q432
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KArticles & Determiners
Fill in the blanks: ______ weather was rainy, and we made ______ bet whether you would come.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The, a)
Weather' in this specific situation refers to the specific prevailing weather of that day, taking the definite article 'The'. 'Made a bet' is a standard English idiomatic collocated phrase. Hence: 'The weather was rainy, and we made a bet...
Q433
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KReading Comprehension
Which of the following best explains the author's statement, "An ounce of patience is worth a pound of brains"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Without patience, intelligence cannot be effectively utilized)
The proverb signifies that even a small amount of practical patience is vastly superior and more beneficial than abundant intellect (brains) if one lacks the emotional endurance to apply it calmly.
Q434
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KReading Comprehension
Which of the following is the most likely explanation of the author's metaphorical statement, "it is not every garden that grows the herbs to make it with"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (It is only a small number of people that are found observing patience in life.)
The metaphor 'not every garden grows the herbs' correlates directly with the author's earlier clause 'few can practise it', meaning genuine patience is cultivated and observed by only a few rare individuals.
Q435
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KReading Comprehension
The writer's statement, "They think every person's burden to be light and their own feathers to be heavy as lead," holds great significance. It implies that:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (They feel that they alone face serious problems while others have a nice time)
The vivid contrast between another's heavy burden (viewed lightly) and one's own minor issues/feathers (felt as heavy as lead) highlights self-pity and the egocentric perception that one is uniquely suffering while others enjoy an easy life.
Q436
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KReading Comprehension
The writer's statement "It is their fancy rather than their fate" suggests that:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (They are unhappy because they think that way and not because it is their destiny)
'Fancy' means imagination/mindset whereas 'fate' means external destiny. The author clarifies that people's perpetual misery is a product of their pessimistic attitude rather than unavoidable bad luck.
Q437
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KSynonyms & Antonyms
Choose the correct synonym of the given word: LAXITY
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Lethargy)
'Laxity' means lack of strictness, care, or discipline; sluggishness or slackness. Among the options, 'Lethargy' (or slackness) is the closest synonym.
Q438
General Knowledge & Current Affairs with ref to J&KSynonyms & Antonyms
Choose the correct antonym of the word: LISSOME
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ungainly)
'Lissome' means slim, supple, flexible, and graceful in movement. Its direct antonym is 'Ungainly', which means awkward, clumsy, or ungraceful.
Q439
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KArticles & Determiners
Select the sentence where the determiner is used correctly.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (He had several opportunities to improve.)
Option C correctly pairs 'several' with the plural countable noun 'opportunities'. (In A, 'many dogs'; in B & D, 'advice' and 'information' are uncountable and do not take 'a').
Q440
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KArticles & Determiners
Select the sentence where the determiner is NOT used correctly.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A information about the event was shared with us.)
'Information' is an uncountable noun and cannot be preceded by the singular indefinite article 'A'. One must say 'Information' or 'A piece of information'. Hence, Option D is incorrect.
Q441
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KDeterminers & Pronouns
Which of the following sentences uses a possessive determiner correctly?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Her dog loves to play in the park every afternoon)
'Her' in Option A is a possessive determiner modifying the noun 'dog' correctly.
Q442
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSpellings & Vocabulary
Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from a, b, c and d
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Conscience)
The correct spelling is 'Conscience' (meaning a person's moral sense of right and wrong).
Q443
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSpellings & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling: The detective had to _____ the evidence carefully to uncover the truth behind the mysterious disappearance.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (scrutinise)
The correct spelling is 'scrutinise' (British English) or 'scrutinize' (meaning to examine or inspect closely and thoroughly).
Q444
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSpellings & Vocabulary
Fill in the blank with the correct spelling: It was pure _____ that I met my old friend at the park today.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (serendipity)
The correct spelling is 'serendipity' (meaning the occurrence of valuable or agreeable things not sought for; happy coincidence).
Q445
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSentence Improvement & Collective Nouns
Choose the correct alternative to improve the bold part: The jury was unanimous in their verdict after hours of deliberation.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (was unanimous in its verdict)
When a collective noun like 'jury' acts as a single unified body (indicated by 'unanimous'), it takes a singular verb and singular neuter pronoun: 'was unanimous in its verdict'.
Q446
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSentence Improvement & Infinitives
Choose the correct alternative to improve the bold part: The event was canceled because of the committee's inability in securing enough sponsors.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (inability to secure)
The noun 'inability' idiomatically takes a 'to-infinitive': 'inability to secure enough sponsors'.
Q447
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KError Spotting & Distributive Pronouns
In this question, find out the error part: Each one of the students (a) / are responsible (b) / for completing the assignments (c) / on time. (d)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (are responsible)
'Each one' is a distributive singular subject that requires the singular verb 'is responsible', not plural 'are responsible'. Error is in part (b).
Q448
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSentence Rearrangement (Para Jumbles)
Given below are five scattered segments of a sentence. Indicate the correct sequence which correctly completes the sentence: i) The committee decided ii) To postpone the meeting iii) Until further notice iv) After reviewing the reports v) Regarding the project.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (iv - i - ii - v - iii)
Logical sequential assembly: (iv) After reviewing the reports (v) regarding the project, (i) the committee decided (ii) to postpone the meeting (iii) until further notice. Code: iv - i - ii - v - iii.
Q449
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KMajor Tunnels & Infrastructure in J&K
On what date was the Z-Morh tunnel inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (January 13, 2025)
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6.5-km bi-directional Z-Morh Tunnel on January 13, 2025, providing all-weather road connectivity to Sonamarg in Ganderbal district on the Srinagar-Leh highway.
Q450
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KIndian Festivals & Current Events
Which significant festival is set to occur from January 13 to February 26, 2025, at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Maha Kumbh Mela)
The grand Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 is held at the sacred Triveni Sangam in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, from Paush Purnima (January 13, 2025) to Maha Shivratri (February 26, 2025).
Q451
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KObituaries & Famous Personalities (2024)
Which renowned Indian music artist/singer passed away in 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pankaj Udhas)
Legendary Indian Ghazal and playback singer Pankaj Udhas (famous for 'Chitthi Aayi Hai') passed away on February 26, 2024.
Q452
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KSports & World Chess Championship 2024
India's D Gukesh defeated which chess player during the World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ding Liren)
18-year-old Indian Grandmaster Dommaraju Gukesh created history by defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China in the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024 in Singapore, becoming the youngest undisputed World Chess Champion.
Q453
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KParis 2024 Olympics & Indian Medalists
In which event and what medal did Swapnil Kusale win at the Paris 2024 Olympics?
Swapnil Kusale won the Bronze Medal in the Men's 50m Rifle 3 Positions shooting event at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, becoming the first Indian shooter to win an Olympic medal in this discipline.
Q454
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KNational Sports Awards & Khel Ratna 2024
Which of the following pairs is/are correct regarding the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024 awardees? i) Harmanpreet Singh - Hockey ii) Aman Sehrawat - Wrestling iii) Manu Bhaker - Shooting iv) Praveen Kumar - Para-Athletics
Choose the correct answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i, iii and iv)
India's highest sporting honor, the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2024, was conferred on hockey captain Harmanpreet Singh, double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker (Shooting), and Paralympic gold medalist Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics).
Q455
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KClassical Dances of India
Which of the following pairs is/are correct regarding the classical dances of various states of India? i) Kuchipudi - Andhra Pradesh ii) Kathakali - Odisha iii) Sattriya - Assam iv) Bharatanatyam - Tamil Nadu
Choose the correct answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (i, iii and iv)
- Kuchipudi is the classical dance of Andhra Pradesh (i - Correct) - Kathakali is from Kerala, not Odisha (Odisha has Odissi) (ii - Incorrect) - Sattriya is the classical dance of Assam (iii - Correct) - Bharatanatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu (iv - Correct). Therefore, i, iii, and iv are correct.
Q456
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KFolk Festivals of North-East India
Chapchar Kut, Mim Kut, and Pawl Kut festivals are celebrated in which state?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mizoram)
Chapchar Kut (spring festival of Jhum cultivation), Mim Kut (maize harvest festival), and Pawl Kut (straw harvest festival) are the three major traditional harvest festivals of the Mizo people in Mizoram.
Q457
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KIndian Classical Music & Famous Instrumentalists
Match the Indian instrument players (Artists) with their corresponding Instruments:
General Knowledge with special ref to J&KFolk Dances of India
Which of the following statements about the folk dance "Tarangmel" is/are correct? i) Tarangmel is a Goan folk dance that embodies the youthful and exuberant spirit of the region. ii) The name "Tarangmel" is derived from "Tarang," which means streamers, which are an integral part of the dance. iii) It is traditionally performed during the Hindu festivals of Dussehra and Holi. iv) The dance is a colorful spectacle, featuring vibrant costumes, banners, and streamers, creating a rainbow-like display.
Choose the correct answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (i, ii, iii and iv)
All four statements are factually accurate regarding Tarangmel, the energetic folk dance of Goa performed by youth holding colorful rainbow streamers (tarang) and banners during Dussehra and Holi celebrations.
Q459
General Awareness & Current AffairsIntegration of States & Reorganisation
In what year did Sikkim become a part of the Indian Union?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1975)
Sikkim became the 22nd state of the Indian Union on May 16, 1975, following the Constitution (36th Amendment) Act, 1975, after a historic referendum ending the Chogyal monarchy.
Q460
General Awareness & Current AffairsState Reorganisation Act 1956
Which of the following states was formed by merging Travancore and Cochin with parts of the Malabar district of Madras State?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kerala)
The State of Kerala was created on November 1, 1956, under the States Reorganisation Act, merging the Malayalam-speaking regions of Travancore-Cochin with the Malabar district and Kasaragod taluk.
Q461
General ScienceNational Parks & Biodiversity of J&K
Which of the following statements about Kishtwar National Park is NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The park is home for hangul.)
Statement D is incorrect: The critically endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag) is exclusively protected in Dachigam National Park and Tral Wildlife Sanctuary in Kashmir. Kishtwar National Park is famed for Snow Leopard, Himalayan Musk Deer, Himalayan Brown Bear, and Ibex, not hangul.
Q462
General ScienceClimate & Weather of Jammu and Kashmir
What is the predominant climate of the southern Jammu region?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Subtropical Climate)
The southern plains and outer hills (Kandi/Shivalik belt) of Jammu Division experience a humid Subtropical Climate characterized by scorching hot summers (up to 45°C), monsoon rains, and mild winters.
Q463
General ScienceMountain Passes & Mughal Road
Which pass connects the Kashmir Valley with Rajouri and Poonch through the Pir Panjal Range?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Pir Panjal Pass)
The historic Pir Panjal Pass (also known as Peer Ki Gali at 3,490 m) on the Mughal Road directly connects Shopian in the Kashmir Valley with Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu across the Pir Panjal Range.
Q464
General ScienceRivers and Drainage System of J&K
What is the origin of the Tawi River?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kailash Kund Glacier in Bhaderwah)
The Tawi River (the lifespring of Jammu City, also known as 'Surya Putri') originates from the high-altitude Kailash Kund Glacier / Kali Kundi spring located in the Kaplas mountain range near Bhaderwah in Doda district.
Q465
General ScienceFamous Lakes of Jammu and Kashmir
Match the lakes of Jammu & Kashmir with their locations:
| Lakes | Locations | | :--- | :--- | | i) Dal Lake | 1) Freshwater lake in the Budgam district of JK | | ii) Nilnag Lake | 2) Located in the Anantnag district of Kashmir Valley | | iii) Manasbal Lake | 3) Kidney-shaped lake in foothills of Shankaracharya Hill | | iv) Sheshnag Lake | 4) Freshwater lake located in the Ganderbal District of JK |
Choose the correct answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2)
i) Dal Lake: Urban lake at the foothills of Shankaracharya Hill in Srinagar (3) ii) Nilnag Lake: Blue-water pine forest lake in Budgam district (1) iii) Manasbal Lake: Deepest freshwater lake with lotus blooms in Ganderbal district (4) iv) Sheshnag Lake: High-altitude alpine pilgrimage lake in Anantnag district (2). Correct code is i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2.
Q466
General ScienceFolk Dances and Cultural Rituals of J&K
Which dance is performed to honor the gods, 'Lok Devtas,' as a thanksgiving ritual?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kud)
Kud Dance is a traditional folk ritual dance of the middle and high hills of Jammu (Udhampur, Reasi, Doda, Kathua), performed at night around a bonfire to express gratitude to the local deities (Lok Devtas / Gram Devtas) for protecting crops, cattle, and families.
Q467
General ScienceHandicrafts & Pashmina Industry of J&K
What is the primary source of wool used for making Pashmina shawls?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Changthangi Goat)
Authentic Cashmere/Pashmina wool is harvested from the ultra-fine undercoat of the Changthangi Goat (Capra hircus laniger), domesticated by nomadic Changpa tribes in the high-altitude Changthang plateau of Ladakh.
Q468
General ScienceHistorical Monuments & Forts of J&K
Match the different forts in Jammu & Kashmir with the districts in which they are located:
| Forts | Districts | | :--- | :--- | | i) Ramnagar Fort | 1) Srinagar | | ii) Hari Parbat Fort | 2) Reasi | | iii) Akhnoor Fort | 3) Jammu | | iv) Bhimgarh Fort | 4) Udhampur |
Choose the correct answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (i-4, ii-1, iii-3, iv-2)
i) Ramnagar Fort: Built by Raja Suchet Singh in Udhampur district (4) ii) Hari Parbat Fort (Durrani Fort): Overlooking Srinagar city (1) iii) Akhnoor Fort: Located on the banks of Chenab river in Jammu district (3) iv) Bhimgarh Fort (Reasi Fort): Heritage stone fort in Reasi district (2). Correct code is i-4, ii-1, iii-3, iv-2.
Q469
General ScienceReligious Tourism & Pilgrimage Shrines of J&K
Which of the following statements about Amarnath Temple is NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (It is situated at Mount Amarnath at about 7,486 m above sea level.)
Statement A is incorrect: The sacred holy cave shrine of Shri Amarnathji is situated at an elevation of approximately 3,888 metres (12,756 feet) above sea level, NOT 7,486 metres (which would exceed most major Himalayan peaks).
Q470
General ScienceTraditional Attire & Culture of Kashmir
The Kashmiri Phiran is characterized by which of the following features?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It is usually knee-length and loose-fitting.)
The traditional Kashmiri Phiran (or Pheran) is a loose-fitting, knee-length upper woollen garment worn over layers during harsh winters, designed to accommodate a Kangri (earthen brazier) underneath for warmth.
Q471
General ScienceDogra Rule & Treaty of Amritsar 1846
The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) was signed between Gulab Singh and which of the following parties?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The British East India Company)
The historic Treaty of Amritsar was signed on March 16, 1846, between Maharaja Gulab Singh and the British East India Company (represented by Lord Hardinge), transferring the territories of Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 75 lakh Nanakshahi rupees and creating the Princely State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q472
General ScienceFreedom Struggle & Quit Kashmir Movement 1946
Which prominent leader led the Quit Kashmir Movement in 1946 against the feudal rule of the Maharaja?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sheikh Abdullah)
Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah, president of the All Jammu and Kashmir National Conference, spearheaded the 'Quit Kashmir' movement in May 1946, demanding the abrogation of the Treaty of Amritsar and the termination of the autocratic rule of Maharaja Hari Singh.
Q473
General ScienceDogra Rulers & Maharaja Hari Singh
When was Maharaja Hari Singh Coronated?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1926)
Maharaja Hari Singh ascended the throne of Jammu and Kashmir in September 1925 following the death of Maharaja Pratap Singh, and his formal grand coronation (Rajyabhishek) took place in February 1926 in Jammu.
Q474
General ScienceAncient Dynasties of Kashmir (Karkota Dynasty)
Who was the founder of the Karkota Dynasty in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Durlabh Vardhana)
Durlabhavardhana founded the illustrious Karkota Dynasty in Kashmir in the 7th century CE (c. 625 CE), whose reign was documented by Chinese traveler Xuanzang and Kalhana in the Rajatarangini.
Q475
General ScienceMughal Architecture & Gardens of Kashmir
Which Mughal emperor constructed the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jahangir)
The iconic Shalimar Bagh (Farah Baksh), known as the 'Crown of Srinagar', was laid out and constructed in 1619 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved queen Nur Jahan.
Q476
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionFolk Dances of Jammu
What is the folk dance performed in the plains of Jammu?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Gidda)
Gidda (Dogri / Punjabi folk dance) is widely performed by women in the plains and border districts of Jammu (Kathua, Samba, Jammu).
Q477
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionFolk Dances of J&K
What is the name of the "KIKU" dance in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Haqqat Nritya)
Hikkat (or Haqqat / Kiku Nritya) is a playful folk dance performed in Jammu and Kashmir, especially by young girls holding each other's crossed hands and twirling in circles.
Q478
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionMask Dances of Jammu
Which dance is performed in Jammu while wearing a mask?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Haran Nritya)
Haran Nritya (Deer Dance) is a traditional folk mask dance of Jammu performed during Lohri by actors wearing masks depicting deer, hunters, and village characters.
Q479
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionWomen Folk Dances of Jammu
What is the dance performed by Hindu women in the Kandi region of Jammu?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jagarna Nritya)
Jagarna (or Jagrana Nritya) is an exclusive theatrical folk dance performed by Hindu women at night in the bridegroom's house after the wedding procession (baraat) departs.
Q480
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionDogri Language & Takri Script
Which script is similar to the "Dogri" language of Jammu?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Takirilipi)
Takri (or Takirilipi / Tankri) is the historic native script of the Dogri language and western Pahari dialects of Jammu and Himachal Pradesh.
Q481
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionDogra Music & Folk Songs
Name the unpopular song from Jammu's "Duggar"?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Gajara)
While Paakh, Soorma, and Chajja are quintessential traditional Dogra folksongs, 'Gajara' is not an indigenous traditional genre of Duggar.
Q482
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionKashmiri Folk Dances
Which of the following lists of Kashmiri folk dances is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rouf, Bhand Pather, Dhumali, Hafiza)
Rouf, Bhand Pather, Dhumali, and Hafiza Nagma are all authentic classical and folk dance forms originating from Kashmir.
Q483
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionTraditional Kashmiri Dances
Which dance is performed by Kashmiri children?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Wuegi Nachun)
Wuegi Nachun (or Wugei Nachun) is a lively folk dance traditionally performed by young girls and children around the wedding rangoli pattern.
Q484
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionHistory of Kashmiri Dance Forms
Which Kashmiri dance form was legally banned?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hafiza)
Hafiza Nagma (performed by female Hafiza dancers to Sufiyana music) was banned during the Maharaja Hari Singh era in the 1920s under social reform laws, leading to the rise of Bachi Nagma.
Q485
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionRitual Dances of Kashmir
Which Kashmiri dance form involves women dancing around rangoli?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Wugei Nachun)
Wugei Nachun is performed by Kashmiri Pandit women during wedding ceremonies dancing around the bridal rangoli (Vyuug) design.
Q486
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionHikat Dance
Name the folk dance of Kashmir reflecting its playful nature?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hikat)
Hikkat (or Hikat) is a fast, playful dance performed in pairs by young boys and girls spinning in circles to the rhythm of folk tunes.
Q487
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionFairs & Festivals of J&K
Poor Mandal Mela is generally celebrated on which occasion?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Shivratri)
The famous Purmandal Mela (Chhota Kashi) on the banks of Devika river in Samba/Jammu is celebrated on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri.
Q488
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionMusical Instruments of Kashmir
What is Shehnai referred to as in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Swar-nay)
In Kashmiri traditional music, the double-reed aerophone instrument Shehnai / Surnai is referred to as 'Swar-nay' (or Surnai).
Q489
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionBhand Pather Folk Theatre
The famous ancient folk dance of Kashmir, which is performed on traditional folk theatre is:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bhand Pathar)
Bhand Pather (or Bhand Pathar) is the ancient traditional folk theatre and dramatic satirical dance of Kashmir performed by the Bhand community.
Q490
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionInstrument Crafting in J&K
Which tree's wood is used to make the Kashmiri "Rabab" instrument?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Shehtut)
The body of the Kashmiri Rabab is traditionally carved out of a single hollowed log of Mulberry wood (Shehtut).
Q491
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionSaaz-e-Kashmir History
"Saaz-e-Kashmir" was known by what name in ancient times?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Saran)
Saaz-e-Kashmir (a bowed string instrument essential to Sufiyana Qalam) was known as 'Saran' (or Kashmiri Sarangi) in ancient Sanskrit musicological treatises.
Q492
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionBhand Community Dance Forms
Which folk dance is performed by the "Bhand" community of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Bachi Nagma)
Bachi Nagma (and Bhand Pather) is performed by the professional folk artists and dancers of the Bhand community.
Q493
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionDevotional Instruments of Ladakh & Kashmir
Which percussion instrument is played during morning and evening prayers in Kashmir and Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Thaluz)
Thaluz (metal cymbals / gong percussion) is struck during morning and evening spiritual prayers across Buddhist monasteries and shrines in Ladakh and Kashmir.
Q494
Indian Classical Music: History & EvolutionKashmiri Santoor Structure
How many string are there in Kashmiri "Santoor"?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (100)
The classical Kashmiri Santoor (derived from ancient Sanskrit Shatatantri Veena) has exactly 100 metal strings stretched across 25 bridges (4 strings per bridge).
What is the name of musical instrument similar to "Shehnai" played on festive occasions in the mountain regions?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Narsingha)
Narsingha (or Narsinga) is a large, curved S-shaped brass wind instrument played alongside drums during weddings and hill festivals in Jammu's mountain ranges.
Which music is associated with Sufiyana Qalam of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Classical)
Sufiyana Qalam (or Sufiyana Musiqi) is the esteemed Classical music tradition of Kashmir, organized into 54 classical Maqamat with its own formal rhythmic and melodic structure.
In Jammu which folk songs are sung during wedding and other occasions?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Suhag)
Suhag (and Ghoriyan) are traditional wedding folksongs sung by women in Jammu to bless the bride and groom.
Q506
Sangeet Shastra & Technical Terminology (Raga, Swara)Bhand Folk Artists
Which community is regarded as dancers and music bearers in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Baand)
The Baand (Bhand) community of Kashmir are the historic hereditary practitioners of Kashmiri folk theatre, music, and dance.
Q507
Sangeet Shastra & Technical Terminology (Raga, Swara)Lohri Celebrations in Jammu
What dance is performed during the "Lohri" festival in Jammu?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dogri Nritya & Bharo Nritya)
During Lohri, boys and men in Jammu perform vibrant Dogri and Bharo folk dances alongside Chajja performances.
Q508
Sangeet Shastra & Technical Terminology (Raga, Swara)Rouf Dance of Kashmir
Which among the following is the dance performed during Eid and Ramadan in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rouf)
Rouf is the iconic festive dance of Kashmiri women, performed in facing rows with interlocking arms celebrating Eid, Ramadan, and spring harvest.
Q509
Sangeet Shastra & Technical Terminology (Raga, Swara)Women Festivals in Jammu
In which festival do the women perform the Ghurehi dance:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ghurehi Trithya)
Ghurehi dance is a circular women's folk dance performed during local festive fasts and fairs such as Ghurehi Trithya / Teej.
Q510
Sangeet Shastra & Technical Terminology (Raga, Swara)Dances of Jammu Region
What are the dances of Jammu Khand region?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Frammani, Dandraj, Jagarna, Geetdu)
The traditional indigenous folk dances of Jammu Khand include Fummarni, Dandraj (stick dance), Jagarna, and Geetru (Geetdu).
Q511
Taal Shastra & RhythmsDogra Devotional Ballads
Which folk song is referred to as "Song For The Gods"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Bar)
In the Dogra tradition of Jammu, 'Bar' (or Baraan / Kaarkan) are devotional ballads sung as 'Songs for the Gods' by traditional folk bards.
Q512
Taal Shastra & RhythmsLal Ded & Kashmiri Literature
Which of the following is not a musical instrument?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Waakh)
Waakh is a form of 4-line spiritual poetry created by the great 14th-century mystic poetess Lal Ded, whereas Santoor, Tumbaknaer, and Nout are musical instruments.
Q513
Taal Shastra & RhythmsBhand Pather Theatre
What is the traditional Kashmiri dance form known for its vibrant movements and often performed by men relaying thematic folk stories?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Bhand Pathar)
Bhand Pather is the ancient dynamic folk theatre of Kashmir performed exclusively by male actors (Bhands) combining vibrant movements, satire, social commentary, and music.
Q514
Taal Shastra & RhythmsLohri Dances of Jammu
Which dance is performed on Lohri festival in Jammu?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Chhez)
Chhez (along with Chajja dance) is a celebrated Lohri folk performance in Jammu.
Q515
Taal Shastra & RhythmsFolk Instruments of Jammu
Which of the following musical instrument is commonly used in the folk music of Jammu region:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Dholak)
Dholak (and Dhol) is the primary rhythmic percussion instrument powering folk singing (Geetru, Kud, Lohri songs) in the Jammu region.
Q516
Taal Shastra & RhythmsProminent Artists of J&K (Bhajan Sopori)
Shri Pandit Bhajan Sopori, an Indian Instrumentalist and Padma Shri awardee was associated with which of the following musical instruments:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Santoor)
Pandit Bhajan Sopori (the 'Saint of Santoor') from the Sopori Gharana of Kashmir was a world-renowned master of the Santoor.
Q517
Taal Shastra & RhythmsTraditional Bards & Instruments
What is the name of the instrument played along with Heroic Ballads in the Jammu region?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (King)
King (or Kingi) is a traditional single-stringed plucked folk instrument played by traditional bards in Duggar while chanting heroic ballads.
Q518
Taal Shastra & RhythmsKashmiri Traditions & Rituals
What is the name of the tradition of "The Mundan Ceremony" in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Zar Kaasun)
In Kashmiri culture (both among Pandits and Muslims), the first haircut / tonsure ceremony of a child is known as 'Zar Kaasun'.
Q519
Taal Shastra & RhythmsKashmiri Literature & Habba Khatoon
The book named Habba Khatoon based on the legendary mystic poetess has been penned down by:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Kajal Suri)
The play/book 'Habba Khatoon' highlighting the life of the 16th-century peasant queen and Nightingale of Kashmir was written by Kajal Suri.
Q520
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirSemitones in an Octave
How many semitones are there in an octave in the twelve tone equal temperament system?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (12 Semi-tones)
The twelve-tone equal temperament scale divides an octave into exactly 12 semitones.
Q521
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirHarmonic Progression & Voicing
The concept of octave doubling is essential in which area of music theory?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Harmonic Progression)
Octave doubling (reinforcing root/bass or melody lines an octave apart) is a fundamental voicing technique in Harmonic Progression and orchestration.
Q522
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirJust Intonation vs Equal Temperament
What is the main difference between the "Just" and "Equal Tempered" Octave?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Frequency Ratio of Notes)
While the 2:1 octave span is identical, Just Intonation uses pure integer frequency ratios (e.g. 3:2, 4:3, 5:4), whereas Equal Temperament uses slight irrational logarithmic approximations (2n/12).
Q523
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirThree Saptaks in Indian Music
How many types of octaves are there in Indian Classical Music?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (3)
Indian classical music recognizes 3 primary Saptaks (octaves): Mandra Saptak (low), Madhya Saptak (middle), and Taar Saptak (high).
Q524
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirClassification of Instruments
Based on its sound producing mechanism, what kind of instrument is Harmonium?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sushir Vadya)
Because it relies on wind air-bellows to excite acoustic reeds, the harmonium is classified as a Sushir Vadya (Aerophone).
Q525
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirSam in Taal Cycle
What is the first beat of Taal cycle known as?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sam)
The first beat (Matra 1) of any rhythmic cycle in Indian classical music is called 'Sam' (denoted by 'X').
Q526
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirTeentaal Structure
Teentaal consists of how many beats?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (16)
Teentaal is the most famous 16-beat (16 Matra) cycle, structured into 4 vibhags of 4 beats each (4+4+4+4) with claps on 1, 5, 13 and khali on 9.
Q527
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirRupak Taal
Which Taal in Indian Classical Music has seven beats?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rupak)
Taal Rupak has 7 beats (3+2+2) with the unique feature that Khali falls on the first beat (Sam). Dadra has 6, Keherwa 8, and Jhaptaal 10.
Q528
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirTaal Khemta Theka
Write the wordings of "Taal Khemta"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ghe Te Dhin, Na Ti Na, Ti Te Dhin, Na Ti Na)
The bols/wordings of Taal Khemta are: 'Ghe Te Dhin, Na Ti Na, Ti Te Dhin, Na Ti Na'.
Q529
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirHarmonium Registers (Bass vs Treble)
Which register of harmonium is typically used to produce the most powerful sound for accompaniment?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bass)
The Bass reed register produces low-frequency, deep, powerful acoustic resonance that anchors vocal and choral accompaniment.
Q530
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirKeyboard Instrument Ranges
Which instrument is known for producing a large range of octaves often spanning over seven octaves?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Piano)
The standard acoustic piano covers over seven full octaves (88 keys: A0 to C8), the widest range among common instruments.
Q531
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirLadishah Satire & Dahara
Which musical instrument is used in "Ladishah Songs"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dahara)
Ladishah (the traditional Kashmiri wandering satirist and minstrel) plays the 'Dahara' (an iron rod with loose ringing brass rings that jingle rhythmically in hand).
Q532
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirHarmonium Pitch Range
Which Instrument has a sound range that spans multiple octaves but with a focus on the lower octave?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Harmonium)
The Indian Harmonium spans 3 to 3.5 octaves, with primary vocal accompaniment centered heavily on the lower (Mandra) and middle (Madhya) octaves.
Q533
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirMusical Intervals (Perfect Octave)
The interval between "C4" & "C5" is an example of which type of octave?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Perfect Octave)
The interval spanning from C4 to C5 (ratio 2:1, 12 semitones) is an acoustically pure Perfect Octave (P8).
Q534
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirHarmonium Bellows & Dynamics
Which feature of harmonium is used to control the volume of the sound produced?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Air Pump)
The manual Air Pump (bellows) controls the air pressure delivered to the wind chest, directly regulating volume and dynamics.
Q535
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirAnsha Swar & Vadi Swar
Vadi Swar is also known as:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ansha Swar)
In ancient Indian musicology treatises (like Bharata's Natyashastra), the primary dominant note (Vadi Swar) is also termed the 'Ansha Swar' (or Jiva Swar).
Q536
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirSamvadi Swar Characteristics
What are Samwadi Swar?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Second Important Note)
The Samvadi Swar is the second most important note in a raga (the 'Minister' to the Vadi 'King'), situated a fourth or fifth (9 or 13 shrutis) away from the Vadi.
Q537
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirShruti Intervals (Vadi-Samvadi)
According to the ancient scholars, what is the difference of Shruti between "Vadi" and "Samvadi Shruti" Antraal?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (9-13)
According to ancient musicological treatises, the interval between Vadi and Samvadi corresponds to either Shadaja-Madhyama bhava (9 Shrutis) or Shadaja-Panchama bhava (13 Shrutis), i.e., 9-13 shrutis.
Q538
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirTaal Khemta Claps & Divisions
How many divisions and claps are there in "Khemta Taal"?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (2 Divisions and 1 Clap)
In 6-beat Taal Khemta (3+3), there are 2 Divisions (vibhags), 1 Clap (Taali on beat 1), and 1 Khali on beat 4.
Q539
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & Kashmir22 Shrutis & Shadaj Gram
What is the "Shruti Swar" arrangement in the Shadaj Gram according to ancient scholars?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (4-3-2-4-4-3-2)
According to the classical verse 'Chatuh Chatuh Chatushchaiva Shadja Madhyama Panchama': - Sa = 4 shrutis - Re = 3 shrutis - Ga = 2 shrutis - Ma = 4 shrutis - Pa = 4 shrutis - Dha = 3 shrutis - Ni = 2 shrutis Total = 22 Shrutis in the sequence 4-3-2-4-4-3-2.
Q540
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirBhatkhande Notation for Vikrit Swaras
In Indian Classical Music, what symbols denote "Vikrat Swar"?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (_, |)
In the Bhatkhande Indian Classical Notation System, Vikrit Swaras are marked with an underline below for Komal Swaras (e.g. _ under Re, Ga, Dha, Ni) and a vertical bar / line above for Teevra Ma (e.g. | over Ma). Thus, '_, |' denote Vikrit Swar.
Q541
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & Kashmir7 Shuddha Swaras
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirTaal Dadra Sam & Khali
In Dadra Taal, khaali falls on which beat?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (4th beat)
Taal Dadra has 6 beats divided into 2 vibhags of 3 beats each (3+3: Dha Dhin Na / Dha Tin Na). Taali (Sam) falls on the 1st beat, and Khali falls on the 4th beat.
Q543
Folk Music & Culture of Jammu & KashmirSaptak & Octave Notes
How many notes constitute an octave?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (7)
In music theory, an octave (Saptak) is constituted of 7 natural diatonic notes (Sa, Re, Ga, Ma, Pa, Dha, Ni) before reaching the duplicated 8th tonic note.
Q544
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTCensus 2011 Demographics
As per the 2011 census, which one of the following states has recorded a decrease in population?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Nagaland)
In the 2011 Census of India, Nagaland was the only state to record a negative decadal population growth rate of −0.58%.
Q545
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTGroundwater Pollutants
Which of the following element is responsible for groundwater pollution in various states?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Fluoride)
Excess fluoride (and arsenic) is a major geogenic groundwater pollutant across several Indian states, causing endemic fluorosis.
Q546
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTPhysiography of J&K
Between which mountain ranges is Kashmir Valley located
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Himadri-Pir Pranjal)
The Vale of Kashmir is an intermontane valley nestled between the Great Himalayas (Himadri) to the northeast and the Pir Panjal range to the southwest.
Q547
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTTunnels and Infrastructure in J&K
Which of the following options is the longest all weather road tunnel that has enabled increase in trade and tourism in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel)
Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel (Chenani-Nashri Tunnel on NH-44) spans 9.28 km, making it India's longest bi-directional all-weather road tunnel.
Q548
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTHydroelectric Projects in J&K
Which is the first hydro power project build by India in Jammu & Kashmir under the Indus water treaty regime?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Salal Hydroelectric Project)
Salal Hydroelectric Project (690 MW on Chenab river in Reasi district) was the first major run-of-the-river project constructed under the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty framework.
Q549
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTForestry Conservation
Which of the following is considered as an anti-forest conservation activity
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Clear felling)
Clear felling (complete deforestation of all trees in an area) causes soil erosion, habitat loss, and disrupts ecological balance.
Q550
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTPopulation Density of India
Which one of the following states has the highest density of population according to the Census of India, 2011?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Bihar)
According to Census 2011, Bihar has the highest population density among all Indian states with 1,106 persons per square kilometer.
Q551
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTGreenhouse Effect Physics
What form of energy is radiated by the earth and trapped by greenhouse gasses to cause global warming?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Infrared light)
The Earth absorbs shortwave solar radiation and re-emits longwave terrestrial infrared (thermal) radiation, which is absorbed and trapped by greenhouse gases.
Q552
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTClimate of J&K
Which district of the Jammu division receives the maximum rainfall in the year?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Reasi)
Reasi district (particularly Katra/Reasi foothills) receives the highest annual rainfall in the Jammu division due to orographic monsoon interception.
Q553
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTJ&K Hydro Projects
Kishanganga hydroelectric project is located in which district of the Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bandipura)
The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project (330 MW) is located on the Kishanganga/Neelum river in Bandipora district, J&K.
Q554
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTWildlife Sanctuaries of J&K
Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in which district of the jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Shopian)
Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary, renowned for the critically endangered Pir Panjal Markhor, is situated in Shopian district along the Mughal Road.
Q555
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTNatural Resources Classification
This group consists of non-renewable organic resources
💡Correct Answer: Option B (natural gas, oil and coal)
Natural gas, petroleum (oil), and coal are fossil fuels derived from ancient organic matter that cannot be replenished on human timescales.
Q556
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTCensus 2011 UT Literacy
Which one of the following Union Territories has the highest female literacy rate?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Lakshadweep)
According to Census 2011, Lakshadweep recorded the highest female literacy rate among all Union Territories at 87.95%.
Q557
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTCultural Geography of J&K
Which district of the Jammu and Kashmir is known as land of Bowlis and land of Devika?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Udhampur)
Udhampur district is famously celebrated as the 'Land of Bowlis' (natural spring stepwells) and the 'Land of Devika' (holy Devika river).
Q558
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTRivers of J&K
Which of the following rivers serves for Salal Hydel project of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Chenab)
The Salal Hydroelectric Project is constructed on the Chenab river near Reasi.
Q559
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTNational Parks of J&K
Which National Park in Jammu & Kashmir is famous for its Hangul or Kashmir stag population?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Dachigam National Park)
Dachigam National Park near Srinagar is the primary protected sanctuary and last stronghold of the critically endangered Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu).
Q560
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTAgriculture and Crops of J&K
Which of the following crops is referred to as 'Nikku Muth' in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Soya bean)
In local agricultural parlance across Jammu and Kashmir, Soya bean is commonly called 'Nikku Muth' (or Kala Muth).
Q561
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTWaste Management Principles
There are three R's that will help us to conserve natural resources for long time use are
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Reduce, recycle, reuse)
The foundational 3 R's of sustainable environmental conservation are: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
Q562
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTLakes of J&K
Which one of the following lakes of India is located in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Anchar Lake)
Anchar Lake is a picturesque freshwater wetland lake connected to Dal Lake situated near Soura, Srinagar, J&K.
Q563
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTDemographic Theories
The term 'demographic gap' signifies the difference in which of the following.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (between the birth and the death rate)
Demographic gap is the statistical difference between the birth rate (crude birth rate) and the death rate (crude death rate) determining natural population growth.
Q564
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTTourism & Culture of J&K
_______, also known as "little Tibet", is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ladakh)
Ladakh is historically and culturally referred to as 'Little Tibet' due to its Tibetan Buddhist traditions and high-altitude trans-Himalayan terrain.
Q565
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTWetlands of J&K
Hokersar (Ramsar Site) is located in which district of Jammu & Kashmir.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Budgam)
Hokersar Wetland Ramsar Site is situated primarily in Budgam district (extending into Srinagar suburbs), J&K.
Q566
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTClimatology of J&K
Which part of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir has a typical monsoon tropical climate?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Southern)
The southern plain and sub-tropical foothill strip of Jammu division (Kathua, Samba, Jammu plains) experiences a tropical monsoon climate.
Q567
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTEcosystem Conservation
Why should we conserve forest and wildlife?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (To maintain ecosystem)
Conserving forests and wildlife maintains overall ecosystem stability, nutrient cycles, climate regulation, and ecological balance.
Q568
Geography, Environment & GK of J&K UTSocial Indicators
Which one of the following states is ranked economically at the top but lowest on the basis of sex ratio?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Haryana)
Haryana has high per-capita income but recorded the lowest child and overall sex ratio (879 females per 1000 males in Census 2011).
Q569
Heritage Legislation, Antiquities & J&K Heritage SitesUNESCO World Heritage Convention
World Heritage Convention is another name for :
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Convention concerning the protection of the world cultural and natural heritage)
The UNESCO World Heritage Convention, adopted in Paris on 16 November 1972, is formally titled the 'Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage'.
Indian Treasure Trove Act was first enacted in the year
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1878)
The Indian Treasure Trove Act (Act No. VI of 1878) was enacted by the British administration to regulate the discovery and statutory acquisition of hidden treasures and ancient coins exceeding Rs. 10 in value.
According to Wildlife Protection Act 1972 'Live Stock' means
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sheep, yak, cow, camel, horse, etc)
Under Section 2(18A) of the Wildlife (Protection) Act 1972, 'livestock' includes farm domestic animals: buffaloes, bulls, bullocks, camels, cows, donkeys, goats, horses, mules, oxen, pigs, sheep, and yaks.
Q572
Heritage Legislation, Antiquities & J&K Heritage SitesAntiquities Legislation in India
Antiquity is defined under i. The Antiquities and Art Treasures Act ii. The Treasure Trove Act iii. The Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act iv. The World Heritage Convention v. The Venice Charter Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (i and iii only)
In Indian statutory legislation, 'Antiquity' (any article/manuscript in existence for ≥100 years) is formally defined under Section 2(1)(a) of the Antiquities and Art Treasures Act 1972 and the AMASR Act 1958.
Q573
Heritage Legislation, Antiquities & J&K Heritage SitesMuseums of Jammu and Kashmir
Where is the Dogra Art Museum located?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jammu)
The Dogra Art Museum (housing world-famous Basohli miniature paintings of Rasamanjari) is located at the Mubarak Mandi Palace complex in Jammu City.
Arrange the following periods traced in Burzahom in chronological order: i. Neolithic Period ii. Mesolithic Period iii. Proto-Historic Period Options :
💡Correct Answer: Option A (ii, i, iii)
Archaeological sequence at Burzahom (Srinagar): (ii) Mesolithic aceramic hunting-gathering base -> (i) Neolithic subterranean pit dwellings (Period I & II) -> (iii) Proto-Historic / Megalithic menhir phase (Period III).
What is the primary purpose of the Jammu and Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act of 1977 (1920 A.D.)?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To regulate the preservation and maintenance of ancient monuments and sites)
The J&K Ancient Monuments Preservation Act 1977 (Samvat 1977 / 1920 AD) empowers the state to declare, protect, inspect, and preserve historical monuments, heritage structures, and archaeological excavations.
Q576
Heritage Legislation, Antiquities & J&K Heritage SitesJ&K State Archives
What is an archive, and when was the first archive established in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (An archive is a storage facility for books, and the first archive was established in 1954.)
An archive preserves non-current historical administrative government records and rare manuscripts; the State Archives Department of J&K was formally created in 1954 under G.H. Khan.
Q577
Heritage Legislation, Antiquities & J&K Heritage SitesWorld Heritage Days
When is World Heritage Day celebrated?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (April 18)
International Day for Monuments and Sites (World Heritage Day), established by ICOMOS and approved by UNESCO, is celebrated worldwide annually on April 18.
Q578
Heritage Legislation, Antiquities & J&K Heritage SitesIdentification of Antiquities
How is the identification of antiquities made?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Through physical examination and historical research)
Antiquity authentication combines scientific physical material characterization (metallurgy, petrography, C14 dating) with stylistic, epigraphic, and historical provenance research.
Match the types of archaeological objects with their descriptions : Column A: 1. Pottery 2. Terracotta figurines 3. Stone tools 4. Coins
Column B: i. Small objects made from clay representing human or animal figures. ii. Fired clay objects, often with decorative patterns or designs. iii. Used for cutting and shaping materials, often chipped or polished. iv. Metal objects used for currency, bearing the image of rulers.
Options :
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii, 4-iv)
1 -> ii (Pottery = fired clay vessels), 2 -> i (Terracotta figurines = clay human/animal figures), 3 -> iii (Stone tools = chipped/polished lithics), 4 -> iv (Coins = numismatic currency bearing ruler portraits).
What is the primary objective of the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act of 1958?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To prevent the destruction and illegal trade of ancient monuments and archaeological sites)
The AMASR Act 1958 was enacted for the preservation of ancient and historical monuments and archaeological sites of national importance and for the regulation of archaeological excavations.
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the identification of antiquities? i. Antiquities are identified through a detailed analysis of their material composition. ii. Historical research and documentation play a vital role in identifying antiquities. iii. Identification is based solely on the visual appearance of the object. iv. Technological methods, such as carbon dating, can be used to help identify the age of antiquities. Options :
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i, ii, and iv are correct)
Statements i, ii, and iv are correct: identifying an antiquity requires chemical/spectroscopic material analysis, archival provenance documentation, and scientific absolute dating (C14, thermoluminescence).
Q582
Heritage Legislation, Antiquities & J&K Heritage SitesSPS Museum Srinagar
Which of the following statements are correct regarding the establishment and history of the SPS Museum in Srinagar? i. The SPS Museum was established in 1898. ii. The museum is named after Maharaja Pratap Singh of Jammu and Kashmir. iii. The museum showcases a rich collection of artifacts related to the cultural heritage of Kashmir. iv. The museum was initially part of the Mughal architecture restoration project in Srinagar. Options :
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i, ii, and iii are correct)
Statements i, ii, and iii are correct: Sri Pratap Singh (SPS) Museum was established in 1898 at Lal Mandi, Srinagar, named after Maharaja Pratap Singh, housing famous Gilgit manuscripts, Harwan tiles, and Gandharan sculptures.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (A strategy to prevent deterioration of artifacts and cultural heritage)
Preventive conservation comprises all indirect measures and actions aimed at avoiding, mitigating, and minimizing future deterioration or loss of cultural heritage artifacts through environmental control, storage, handling, and security.
Q585
General Awareness, Geography & Current AffairsJ&K Administrative Divisions
How many districts are there in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (20)
The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir comprises exactly 20 administrative districts (10 in Jammu Division and 10 in Kashmir Division).
Q586
General Awareness, Geography & Current AffairsJ&K Geography
Which of the following is not a district in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kargil)
Kargil is an administrative district located in the Union Territory of Ladakh (not in J&K UT).
Q587
General Awareness, Geography & Current AffairsReligious Heritage of J&K
Utterbehni of J&K, a religious place situated on the bank of legendary Devika is located in
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Samba)
Utterbehni (known as Uttarvahini where the sacred Devika river flows northwards) is a historic pilgrimage destination situated in Samba district, Jammu division.
Q588
General Awareness, Geography & Current AffairsHistorical Forts of J&K
Ramnagar Fort, believed to have been built by Raja Suchet Singh is located in which district of J&K?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Udhampur)
Ramnagar Fort (Sheesh Mahal complex), constructed by Raja Suchet Singh in the 19th century, is located in Udhampur district, Jammu division.
Q589
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KChemical Compounds
Which gas is commonly known as "Laughing Gas"?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Nitrous Oxide)
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is known as laughing gas for its euphoric and mild anesthetic inhalation effects.
Q590
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KHuman Respiratory System
Which process releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and from which part is it expelled?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Respiration - Alveoli)
During pulmonary cellular respiration, carbon dioxide waste is diffused across the alveolar-capillary membrane in the lungs' alveoli and exhaled into the atmosphere.
Q591
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KPhysical Chemistry
The boiling point of water at sea level is:
💡Correct Answer: Option A ($100^\circ\text{C}$)
At standard atmospheric pressure (1 atm / 101.325 kPa at sea level), pure water boils at 100∘C (212∘F / 373.15 K).
Q592
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KCellular Biology
What is the full form of RNA?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ribonucleic Acid)
RNA stands for Ribonucleic Acid, the single-stranded nucleic acid polymer composed of ribose nucleotides carrying genetic codes for protein translation.
Q593
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KPeriodic Table
Which category does silicon belong to?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Semimetal)
Silicon (Si, atomic number 14) is a chemical element classified as a metalloid or semimetal, exhibiting both metallic luster and semiconductor properties.
Q594
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KHuman Organ Systems
Match the following pairs of human body organs with their primary functions: i. Heart ii. Lungs iii. Kidneys iv. Pancreas
Functions: 1) Produces insulin to regulate blood sugar 2) Pumps blood throughout the body 3) Filters blood and removes waste 4) Helps in breathing and oxygen exchange
Choose the correct Options:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (i-2, ii-4, iii-3, iv-1)
i -> 2 (Heart pumps blood), ii -> 4 (Lungs oxygen exchange), iii -> 3 (Kidneys filter waste), iv -> 1 (Pancreas produces insulin).
Q595
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KNutrition and Vitamins
Match the different varieties of food with their primary vitamin content. 1. Orange, Amla 2. Peanuts, Soybeans 3. Carrot, Papaya 4. Sunflower, soya, corn and olive oil
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1-ii, 2-iii, 3-i, 4-iv)
1 -> ii (Citrus Orange/Amla - Vitamin C), 2 -> iii (Legumes Peanuts/Soybeans - Vitamin B6), 3 -> i (Carrot/Papaya - Vitamin A/Beta-carotene), 4 -> iv (Vegetable oils - Vitamin E).
Q596
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KPublic Health and Hygiene
Which of the following is NOT a good example of good hygiene?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sharing personal items like towels and toothbrushes)
Sharing personal hygiene items such as towels, razor blades, or toothbrushes transmits pathogens, bacteria, and bloodborne infections.
Q597
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KDietary Minerals Functions
Match the minerals with their functions: Minerals: 1. Calcium 2. Iron 3. Potassium 4. Zinc
Function: i) Helps in the formation of red blood cells and prevents anemia ii) Supports bone and teeth health iii) Regulates fluid balance and muscle function iv) Supports the immune system and wound healing
Choose the correct options:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-ii, 2-i, 3-iii, 4-iv)
1 -> ii (Calcium - bones & teeth), 2 -> i (Iron - hemoglobin & RBCs), 3 -> iii (Potassium - fluid electrolyte balance), 4 -> iv (Zinc - immune system & wound healing).
Q598
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KPersonal Hygiene Principles
Which of the following statements directly highlights the importance of Personal hygiene? 1. Personal Hygiene practices help reduce the spread of infections and contagious diseases. 2. Good Personal hygiene contributes to improved air quality and reduced pollution. 3. Good Personal hygiene practices contribute to better physical and mental health. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only 1 and 3)
Personal hygiene prevents contagious infectious transmission (1) and boosts physical/mental health (3); air quality and outdoor pollution are environmental ecological issues (2 is false).
Q599
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KWaterborne Diseases
Which disease is commonly associated with poor sanitation?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cholera)
Cholera (caused by Vibrio cholerae) is a severe waterborne bacterial diarrheal infection directly transmitted via fecal-oral contamination of water due to poor sanitation.
Q600
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KNational Parks of J&K
Which of the following statements about Kazinag National Park is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (The park is house for the endangered markhor and the Kashmir flying squirrel.)
Kazinag National Park (Baramulla district, J&K) was established on the north bank of Jhelum primarily to protect the critically endangered Pir Panjal Markhor (Capra falconeri) and Kashmir flying squirrel.
Q601
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KGeography of Kashmir
The Tulip Garden (Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden) is situated on the foothills of which range?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Zabarwan Range)
Asia's largest tulip garden, the Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar, is terraced on the foothills of the Zabarwan Mountain Range overlooking Dal Lake.
Q602
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KAgro-Climatic Zones of J&K
Which districts are included in the low-altitude subtropical zone (JK-1)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur, Poonch, and Rajouri districts)
Agro-climatic zone JK-1 (Low-Altitude Subtropical Zone) encompasses the plains and lower foothill tracts of Jammu, Kathua, Samba, lower Udhampur, and southern parts of Rajouri and Poonch.
Q603
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KSoils of J&K
Which soil type is known for having high water holding capacity and is found in regions like Gulmarg and Pahalgam?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mountain Meadow Soil)
Mountain Meadow Soils (high-altitude alpine meadow soils) rich in organic humus with exceptional moisture-retentive capacity occur in lush valley meadows like Gulmarg, Sonamarg, and Pahalgam.
Q604
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KNicknames of J&K Places
Which of the following statements is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Udhampur is known as Bowlis and the Land of Devika)
Udhampur is historically venerated as the 'Land of Devika' and known for its ancient freshwater spring baolis.
Q605
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KMusic and Culture of J&K
Which of the following is NOT Kashmiri Music?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Qawwali)
Rouf/Wanwun, Ladishah (satirical singing), and Sufiana Kalam are indigenous classical and folk musical genres of Kashmir; Qawwali is a Hindustani Sufi devotional genre originating in the Delhi Sultanate.
Q606
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KFolk Dances of J&K
Which of the following statements about Kud dance is NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kud dance is performed exclusively by boys, with one of them taking on the role of a female.)
Kud is a joyous community Thanksgiving folk ritual of the middle hills of Jammu (Bhadarwah, Kishtwar, Udhampur) performed by village men and community members of all ages; stating it is 'performed exclusively by boys dressed as females' is incorrect (that describes Bachha Nagma).
Q607
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KTemples and Shrines of Jammu
Which ancient temple in Jammu is dedicated to the presiding deity of the region, Goddess Kali?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bahu Fort Temple)
The historic Bawe Wali Mata Temple located inside the Bahu Fort on the banks of the Tawi River is dedicated to Goddess Mahakali, the presiding deity of Jammu.
Q608
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KKashmiri Cuisine and Beverages
Which of the following statement is NOT related to Sheer Chai?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (It is made from green tea leaves and served cold.)
Sheer Chai (Noon Chai / Kashmiri Pink Tea) is a piping hot traditional salted beverage brewed with special green tea leaves, milk, and baking soda; it is never served cold.
Q609
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KHandicrafts of J&K & Ladakh
Which of the following statements about Pashmina Shawl is/are correct? 1. The wool comes from a Changthangi goat, a special breed of goats found in the high-altitude regions of India 2. The Changpa tribe, from the Changthang region of Ladakh, are the traditional producers of Pashmina Wool. 3. The uniqueness of Pashmina Shawl lies in its unparalleled softness, warmth, and lightweight nature. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
All three statements are authentic facts regarding GI-tagged Kashmiri Pashmina: harvested by nomadic Changpas from high-altitude Capra hircus (Changthangi) goats, woven into exceptionally soft, warm shawls.
Q610
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KDogra Dynasty History
Which of the following statements about The Dogra Dynasty is/are correct? 1. The Dogra Dynasty was founded by Maharaja Gulab Singh, ruled the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir from 1746 to 1947. 2. The dynasty's last ruler, Maharaja Hari Singh, signed the Instrument of Accession, which made Jammu and Kashmir part of India 3. The monarchy was abolished in 1952, ending over a century of Dogra rule. Which of the above statements are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only 2 and 3)
Statements 2 and 3 are historically correct: Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947, and hereditary monarchy was formally abolished in 1952. (Statement 1 has an incorrect starting date: 1846 Treaty of Amritsar, not 1746).
Q611
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KFounding of Jammu
Who is considered the founder of the city of Jammu?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Raja Jambulochan)
According to historical legends and the Gulabnama, the 9th-century king Raja Jambulochan founded the city of Jambupura (Jammu) after witnessing a tiger and a goat drinking water harmoniously from the same spot on the Tawi river.
Q612
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KKalhana's Rajatarangini
Which of the following statements about the book "Rajatarangini" is incorrect?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (It was translated into English by Kisari Mohan Ganguli.)
Rajatarangini was translated into English by Sir Marc Aurel Stein (1900) and R.S. Pandit (Kisari Mohan Ganguli translated the Sanskrit epic Mahabharata into English prose).
Q613
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KMedieval Kashmir History
Which ruler of Kashmir is known as the "Akbar of Kashmir" for his progressive reforms?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Zain-ul-Abidin)
Sultan Ghiyas-ud-Din Zain-ul-Abidin (popularly revered as Badshah, 1420–1470 CE) is celebrated as the 'Akbar of Kashmir' for his religious tolerance, infrastructure building, canal irrigation, and patronizing arts and crafts.
Q614
General Science, Public Hygiene & Special Reference to J&KJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
When did Jammu and Kashmir officially become a Union Territory of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (31 October 2019)
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir officially transitioned into two Union Territories (J&K UT and Ladakh UT) on 31 October 2019 (National Unity Day).
Q615
General Awareness, Indian History & GeographyMughal Gardens of Kashmir
Who built Shalimar Bagh in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jahangir)
Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar was built in 1619 by Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his beloved wife Empress Nur Jahan.
Which of the following activities can lead to the depletion of natural resources?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Over-exploitation)
Over-exploitation and reckless consumption rapidly deplete natural resources and collapse ecological habitats.
Q621
Environment, Demographics (Census 2011) & J&K GeographyNational Parks of J&K
Which of the following is the largest national park in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Dachigam National Park)
Within the present Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Kishtwar High Altitude / Dachigam National Park is the prominent protected reserve (Hemis is located in Ladakh UT).
Q622
Environment, Demographics (Census 2011) & J&K GeographyHangul Conservation in Dachigam
Which endangered species is primarily protected in Dachigam National Park?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kashmir stag (Hangul))
Dachigam National Park in Srinagar is the world's last remaining stronghold and premier habitat protecting the critically endangered Kashmir Stag (Hangul / Cervus hanglu hanglu).
Q623
Environment, Demographics (Census 2011) & J&K GeographyWildlife Sanctuaries of Kashmir
Which wildlife sanctuary is located near Pahalgam in Kashmir Valley?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary)
The Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary (covering 511 km2) is situated in the scenic catchment area around Pahalgam in Anantnag district.
Q624
Environment, Demographics (Census 2011) & J&K GeographyHydroelectric Projects of J&K
The Baglihar Hydroelectric Project is located on which river in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Chenab River)
The 900 MW Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is constructed on the Chenab River in Ramban district, Jammu division.
Q625
Environment, Demographics (Census 2011) & J&K GeographyHydroelectric Stations of J&K
The Uri-I Hydroelectric Power Station is located on which river?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jhelum River)
The 480 MW Uri-I Hydroelectric Power Station is a run-of-the-river scheme constructed on the Jhelum River in Baramulla district, Kashmir.
Q626
Environment, Demographics (Census 2011) & J&K GeographyHydroelectric Stations of J&K
The Salal Hydroelectric Project is located on which river in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Chenab River)
The 690 MW Salal Hydroelectric Power Station is constructed on the Chenab River near Reasi in Jammu division.
Q627
Environment, Demographics (Census 2011) & J&K GeographyHydroelectric Stations of J&K
The Dulhasti Hydro Power Station is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kishtwar)
The 390 MW Dulhasti Hydroelectric Power Station is built on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, Jammu division.
What was the total number of districts in India as per the 2011 Census?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (640)
During the 2011 Census, India comprised a total of 640 administrative districts (an increase from 593 in 2001).
Q634
Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry & General AwarenessHistory and Forts of J&K
Hari parbat was built by
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Atta Mohammed Khan)
The present historic Hari Parbat Fort (Durrani Fort / Qila Koh-e-Maran in Srinagar) was constructed in 1808 by Afghan governor Atta Mohammed Khan (the original outer rampart wall was built by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1590).
Q635
Pharmacognosy, Phytochemistry & General AwarenessDesert Development Programme
Consider the following states: 1. Rajasthan 2. Gujarat 3. Jammu & Kashmir 4. Himachal Pradesh Desert Development programme was started in which of the above states?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1, 2, 3 & 4)
The Desert Development Programme (DDP) was launched in 1977–78 covering both hot desert areas (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana) and cold desert areas (Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh). All 1, 2, 3, and 4 were covered.
Q636
General Knowledge, Physiology & Current AffairsJ&K Sports Personalities (Sheetal Devi)
In which Paralympics sport does Sheetal Devi compete?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Archery)
Sheetal Devi, an Indian para-athlete hailing from Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir, is a world-renowned armless archer who won a bronze medal in Mixed Team Compound Para-Archery at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Q637
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Railways (Firozpur Division)
Which railway division has jurisdiction over the Jammu-Baramulla railway line?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Firozpur division)
The Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) and the entire operational railway network across Jammu & Kashmir falls under the administrative jurisdiction of the Firozpur Railway Division of Northern Railway.
Q638
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTGeography of India (Indira Col)
Which of the following statements about Indira Col, the northernmost point of India is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Indira Col is a mountain pass in the Siachen Muztagh, in the Karakoram Range.)
Indira Col (altitude 5,764 m) is a mountain pass located on the Indira Ridge in the Siachen Muztagh subrange of the Karakoram Range, serving as the northernmost point under Indian territorial control.
Q639
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTIndian Agriculture (Crops)
Ponni rice is mainly grown in which state of India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Tamil Nadu)
Ponni Rice is a famous high-yielding hybrid variety of rice developed by Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) in 1971 and is cultivated extensively along the banks of the Kaveri (Ponni) river in Tamil Nadu.
Q640
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Infrastructure (Chenani-Nashri Tunnel)
Which of the following statements about Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir is/are correct? 1. It is India's longest road tunnel with a length of 9.28 km. 2. The tunnel is located on the lower Himalayan range at an altitude of 1,200 m (3,937 ft). 3. The tunnel connects Udhampur and Ramban in Jammu & Kashmir. Choose the Correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1 and 2)
Statements 1 and 2 are correct: The Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Tunnel (Chenani-Nashri Tunnel) on NH-44 is 9.28 km long (1) and situated at ~1,200 m altitude in the lower Himalayas (2). Statement 3 is incorrect because it connects Chenani in Udhampur district with Nashri in Ramban district.
Q641
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTChenab Rail Bridge
Chenab Rail Bridge in Jammu & Kashmir is built between which railway stations?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sangaldan and Reasi)
The world's highest Chenab Rail Bridge (359 m above the river bed) spans the Chenab River gorge between Bakkal and Kauri, forming a critical section on the Katra-Reasi-Sangaldan rail route.
Q642
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTTribes of India
Which of the following is NOT the major tribe of Rajasthan?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Gond Tribe)
The Gond Tribe is the largest tribal community of Central India (concentrated in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, and Odisha), whereas Bhil, Mina, Garasia, Damor, and Sahariya are prominent indigenous tribes of Rajasthan.
Q643
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTLakes of J&K
With reference to the lakes of Jammu & Kashmir, which of the following matches are NOT correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Manasbal Lake - located in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, is called the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir".)
Match D is NOT correct: Manasbal Lake is located in Ganderbal district (famous as the deepest lake and for lotus blossoms). The title 'Jewel in the crown of Kashmir' belongs to Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Q644
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTEconomics (Consumer Sovereignty)
What does "consumer sovereignty" in a free market economy refer to?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Consumer preferences guide the production of goods and services.)
Consumer Sovereignty is an economic principle in a free-market economy asserting that consumers dictate what goods and services are produced through their purchasing preferences and market demand.
Q645
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTIndian Art & Architecture (Brihadeshwara)
Which of the following statements about Brihadeshwara temple is/are correct? I. The temple is located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, on the south side of the Vaigai river. II. Large statue of Nandi (the holy bull) carved from a single rock, measuring approximately 16 feet long and 13 feet high is placed at the temple's entrance. III. The temple is dedicated to worship of goddess Kali. Choose the Correct Statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only II)
Statement II is correct: The monolithic Nandi statue at the entrance is carved from a single granite rock. (Statement I is false because it is on the south bank of the Kaveri River, not Vaigai; Statement III is false because it is dedicated to Lord Shiva). Correct: Only II.
Q646
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTFreedom Struggle (Quit India Movement)
Which of the following leaders was NOT associated with the Quit India Movement?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (B.R. Ambedkar)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar opposed the Quit India Movement (1942), believing that civil disobedience during World War II would hamper national defense and the welfare of the depressed classes, whereas Aruna Asaf Ali, Lohia, and JP led underground resistance.
Q647
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTParts of Indian Constitution
Match the following Pairs: Part of the Indian Constitution: i) Part IV ii) Part IV A iii) Part XVII iv) Part XVIII
Subject mentioned in the part: 1) Fundamental Duties 2) Emergency Provisions 3) Directive Principles 4) Official Languages
Choose the Correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2)
Constitutional Parts: i -> 3 (Part IV: Directive Principles of State Policy, Articles 36–51), ii -> 1 (Part IVA: Fundamental Duties, Article 51A), iii -> 4 (Part XVII: Official Languages, Articles 343–351), iv -> 2 (Part XVIII: Emergency Provisions, Articles 352–360). Correct match: i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2.
Q648
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTCurrent Affairs (ISRO PSLV-C59 Proba-3)
What was the primary objective of the PSLV-C59 mission launched by ISRO on December 5, 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To carry the Proba-3 spacecraft into a highly elliptical orbit.)
ISRO's PSLV-C59 commercial dedicated mission (launched 5 December 2024 from Sriharikota) successfully deployed the European Space Agency's (ESA) Proba-3 tandem solar coronagraph satellites into a High Elliptical Orbit.
Q649
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTClimate Change (Ice-Albedo Feedback)
Which of the following statements is correct regarding the ice-albedo feedback in climate change?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ice-albedo feedback results in higher solar energy absorption when ice caps melts)
Ice-albedo feedback is a positive climate feedback: highly reflective white ice (high albedo) reflects sunlight back to space; as warming melts ice, it exposes darker ocean water or land (low albedo), which absorbs more solar radiation and accelerates further warming.
Q650
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTAncient History of J&K (Burzahom)
Which was the first Neolithic site discovered in Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Burzahom)
Burzahom (located in Srinagar district, Kashmir) was the first Neolithic site discovered in Kashmir in 1935 by the Yale-Cambridge expedition, renowned for subterranean pit dwellings, bone tools, and megaliths.
Q651
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTEconomy of J&K
Which sector is the primary contributor to Jammu and Kashmir's economy?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Services)
The Services Sector (tertiary sector, including tourism, trade, transport, banking, and public administration) is the largest contributor to J&K's Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP), accounting for over 54–56% of the economy.
Q652
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTHistorical Monuments of Jammu
Match the places in Jammu with their corresponding traits: Places in Jammu: i) Dogra Art Museum ii) Amar Mahal Palace iii) Akhnoor Fort iv) Bahu Fort
Traits: 1) Two-storeyed palace has courtyard-facing walls decorated with arches and some murals. 2) Has special collection of Basohli paintings. 3) Has eight octagonal towers or turrets connected by thick walls. 4) Built in the nineteenth century by a French architect on the lines of a French Chateau.
Choose the Correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-2, ii-4, iii- 1, iv-3)
i -> 2 (Dogra Art Museum in Mubarak Mandi: renowned collection of miniature Basohli and Kangra paintings), ii -> 4 (Amar Mahal Palace: designed by a French architect in 1862 resembling a European Chateau), iii -> 1 (Akhnoor Fort on Chenab: two-storeyed palace with murals), iv -> 3 (Bahu Fort: ancient fort with octagonal towers overlooking the Tawi river). Correct match: i-2, ii-4, iii-1, iv-3.
Q653
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTKoppen Climate Classification J&K
Match the climate codes with their corresponding regions of Jammu and Kashmir, according to Koppen's classification: Climate codes: i) Dfb ii) Cwa iii) Dwd / ET
Regions: 1) Jammu 2) Ladakh 3) Kashmir
Choose the Correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-3, ii-1, iii-2)
Under Köppen's climatic classification for J&K: i -> 3 (Dfb: Humid continental climate with warm summers in Kashmir Valley), ii -> 1 (Cwa: Subtropical humid climate with dry winters in Jammu Plains/Sub-Himalayas), iii -> 2 (Dwd / ET: Polar alpine cold desert climate in Ladakh). Correct match: i-3, ii-1, iii-2.
Q654
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTFauna of J&K (Scientific Names)
What is the scientific name of the Himalayan brown bear, found in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ursus arctos isabellinus)
The Himalayan Brown Bear (a critically endangered subspecies of the brown bear found in Dachigam, Deosai, and Kishtwar High Altitude National Park) is scientifically named Ursus arctos isabellinus.
Q655
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTFundamental Rights Articles
Consider the following matches about the fundamental rights of India: I. Right to Equality - Article 14-18 II. Right to Freedom of Religion - Article 25-28 III. Cultural and Educational Rights - Articles 23 -24 IV. Right to Constitutional Remedies - Articles 29 - 30 Which among the above is /are correct matches?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only I & II)
Matches I and II are correct: Right to Equality is Articles 14–18, Right to Freedom of Religion is Articles 25–28. (Match III is wrong because Arts 23–24 are Right against Exploitation; Match IV is wrong because Art 32 is Right to Constitutional Remedies). Correct: Only I & II.
Q656
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTFolk Dances of J&K (Dumhal)
Which of the following statements about Dumhal dance is/are correct? I. It is a traditional dance performed by the Wattal tribe in the Indian region of Jammu and Kashmir. II. Women perform the dance in groups of two or four, facing each other and holding hands. III. Performers wear long, colorful robes and tall conical caps adorned with beads and shells. Choose the Correct Statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only I & III)
Statements I and III are correct: Dumhal is a traditional ritual folk dance performed exclusively by men of the Wattal (Rishi) community in Kashmir, wearing vibrant long robes and tall conical caps (kalah) decorated with beads and shells. Statement II is false because it is performed by men with a banner planted in the ground.
Q657
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTFundamental Duties Article 51A
Consider the following statements: I. To safeguard public property and to abjure violence. II. To promote harmony and the spirit of common brotherhood among all people of India. III. To develop scientific temper, humanism, and the spirit of inquiry and reform. IV. To ensure equal pay for equal work for both men and women. Which of the above are Fundamental Duties under Article 51 A?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Only I, II and III)
Statements I, II, and III are Fundamental Duties enshrined in Article 51A [clauses (i), (e), and (h)]. Statement IV ('equal pay for equal work') is a Directive Principle of State Policy under Article 39(d), not a Fundamental Duty. Correct: Only I, II and III.
Q658
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTTaxation Structure in India
Match the different types of taxes in India with their corresponding impositions: Different types of taxes: i) Income Tax ii) Central Goods and Service Tax (CGST) iii) Customs Duty iv) Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST)
Imposition of tax: 1) Levied on the import and export of goods 2) Levied by the central government on the intrastate movement of goods and services. 3) Levied when there is an inter-state transfer of goods and services. 4) Levied on the income of individuals and organisations.
Choose the Correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-4, ii-2, iii-1, iv-3)
Tax Impositions: i -> 4 (Income Tax: levied on individual/corporate taxable income), ii -> 2 (CGST: central tax on intra-state supplies), iii -> 1 (Customs Duty: tax on import/export across borders), iv -> 3 (IGST: tax on inter-state supply of goods/services). Correct match: i-4, ii-2, iii-1, iv-3.
Q659
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019 (Ladakh UT)
After the reorganization of Jammu and Kashmir in 2019, The Union Territory of Ladakh, does not have a legislative assembly. Which of the following is true regarding its governance?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (It is governed by a Lieutenant Governor.)
Under Section 3 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Ladakh was established without a Legislative Assembly and is administered by the President through an appointed Lieutenant Governor (LG).
Q660
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTGovernment Schemes (Swachh Bharat Mission)
Which of the following is NOT the objective of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (To clean all rivers by 2025.)
Objectives of SBM include 100% ODF achievement, scientific solid/liquid waste management, and behavior change via Jan Andolan. 'Cleaning all rivers' is the mandate of the National River Conservation Plan (NRCP) and Namami Gange Mission, NOT SBM.
Q661
Front Office Operations, Hospitality Management & TourismFloatels & Houseboats
Houseboats floating on the surface of Dal Lake in Kashmir is an example of which of the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Floatel)
A Floatel (Floating Hotel) is an accommodation establishment situated on water; the traditional cedar-wood houseboats floating on Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir are classic examples of floatels.
Q662
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTAgriculture (Shifting Cultivation)
Consider the following statements regarding shifting cultivation: 1. It is also known as "slash and burn" agriculture. 2. In India, it is mainly practiced in Northeast region. 3. In Northeast India it is known as Jhum cultivation. 4. This type of agriculture is not done anywhere else in the world except India. Choose correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1,2 and 3 only)
Statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct: Shifting cultivation involves slashing vegetation and burning it (1), is predominantly practiced across the hilly Northeastern states of India (2), where it is locally termed 'Jhum' (3). Statement 4 is false because shifting cultivation is widely practiced across tropical regions globally (e.g. Milpa in Central America, Ladang in Indonesia, Roca in Brazil). Correct: 1, 2 and 3 only.
Q663
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTRivers of India (Godavari)
Name the Indian river known as the "Dakshin Ganga":
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Godavari)
The Godavari River—the longest river system in Peninsular India (1,465 km)—is popularly known as 'Dakshin Ganga' (or Vridha Ganga) owing to its immense length, basin extent, and religious sanctity.
Q664
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTIndian Polity (Fundamental Duties)
The Fundamental Duties of an Indian citizen under Article 51A include: 1. Respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem 2. To develop the scientific temper 3. Respect for the Government 4. To protect Wildlife Choose the correct answer from the codes given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1, 2 and 4)
Under Article 51A of the Constitution of India, Fundamental Duties include respecting the Constitution, Flag and Anthem [51A(a)], protecting forests, lakes, rivers, and wildlife [51A(g)], and developing scientific temper and humanism [51A(h)]. 'Respect for the Government' is NOT a fundamental duty. Correct: 1, 2 and 4 (Choice B).
Q665
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTModern Indian History Matching
Match the following historical events with their years: Events: i. Civil Disobedience Movement ii. Jallianwala Bagh Massacre iii. Quit India Movement iv. Simon Commission Arrival in India
Years: 1. 1919 2. 1942 3. 1930 4. 1928
Choose the correct answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-3, ii-1, iii-2, iv-4)
i -> 3 (Civil Disobedience Movement: launched with Dandi March in 1930), ii -> 1 (Jallianwala Bagh Massacre: 13 April 1919 in Amritsar), iii -> 2 (Quit India Movement: August 1942), iv -> 4 (Simon Commission arrived in Bombay: February 1928). Correct match: i-3, ii-1, iii-2, iv-4 (Choice B).
Q666
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTAncient History (Indus Valley Civilization)
Regarding the Indus Valley Civilization, consider the following statements: I. It was predominantly a secular civilization and the religious element, though present did not dominate the scene. II. During this period, cotton was used for manufacturing textiles in India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both I and II)
Both statements are historically accurate: Archaeological evidence shows that the Harappan civilization lacked large monumental temples or theocratic rule, maintaining a predominantly secular civic character (I), and Harappans were the earliest people in the world to cultivate cotton and weave textiles, known to Greeks as Sindon (II). Correct: Both I and II.
Q667
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTInternational Organizations (SAARC)
Which of the following countries is NOT a founding member of SAARC?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Myanmar)
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) was established in Dhaka on 8 December 1985 by seven founding members: Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Myanmar is an ASEAN member and is NOT a member of SAARC.
Q668
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTSocio-Economic Development Schemes Matching
Match List - I with List - II and select the correct answer from the codes given below: List - I: 1) Poverty Reduction Programme 2) Human Development Scheme 3) Social Assistance Scheme 4) Minimum Need Scheme
List - II: i) Mid-day Meals ii) Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) iii) National Old Age Pension (NOAP) iv) MNREGA
Codes (1, 2, 3, 4):
💡Correct Answer: Option A ((iv) (i) (iii) (ii))
1 -> iv (Poverty Reduction: Mahatma Gandhi NREGA wage employment), 2 -> i (Human Development: Mid-day Meal scheme for child nutrition and education), 3 -> iii (Social Assistance: National Old Age Pension Scheme under NSAP), 4 -> ii (Minimum Needs Programme: Indira Awas Yojana for rural housing). Correct code: 1-iv, 2-i, 3-iii, 4-ii (Choice A).
Q669
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTAwards & Honors (Kalinga Prize)
In which field is the prestigious Kalinga Award given by UNESCO?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Science)
The UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science is an international award created in 1952 (founded by Biju Patnaik of Odisha) honoring exceptional contributions to interpreting science, technology, and research to the public.
Q670
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTCurrent Affairs Appointments
Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Siddhartha Mohanty)
Siddhartha Mohanty was appointed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) as the Chairperson and Managing Director of the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC).
Q671
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTIndian Polity (Preamble)
Which of the following statements regarding the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is/are correct? I) The Preamble is considered part of the Constitution but is not legally enforceable. II) The word "Socialist" and "Secular" were added to the Preamble by the 44th Amendment Act, 1978. III) The Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharati case (1973) held that the Preamble is a part of the Constitution. Choose the correct statements:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I and III only)
Statements I and III are correct: The Preamble is non-justiciable/not enforceable in a court of law (I), and the Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati v. State of Kerala (1973) ruled that the Preamble is an integral part of the Constitution (III). Statement II is false because 'Socialist', 'Secular', and 'Integrity' were added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 (not the 44th). Correct: I and III only.
Q672
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTMedia Taglines Matching
Match the following newspapers with their slogans or taglines: Newspaper: i) The Times of India ii) Hindustan Times iii) The Indian Express iv) State Times Newspaper
Slogan/Tagline: 1) "The Bold Voice of Jammu & Kashmir" 2) "Journalism of Courage" 3) "First Voice. Last Word" 4) "Let Truth Prevail"
Choose the correct answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1)
i -> 4 (The Times of India: 'Let Truth Prevail'), ii -> 3 (Hindustan Times: 'First Voice. Last Word'), iii -> 2 (The Indian Express: 'Journalism of Courage'), iv -> 1 (State Times: 'The Bold Voice of Jammu & Kashmir'). Correct match: i-4, ii-3, iii-2, iv-1 (Choice D).
Q673
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTIndian Political System
Which of the following statements about the Indian political system is/are correct? (i) The president is both Head of the State and Head of the Government. (ii) Parliament is Supreme. (iii) The Supreme Court is the guardian of the Constitution. (iv) The Directive Principles of State Policy are justifiable. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option D ((iii) only)
In India's parliamentary constitutional framework: (i) is false (President is Head of State, while Prime Minister is Head of Government); (ii) is false (The Constitution is supreme, not Parliament); (iii) is TRUE (The Supreme Court is the custodian, interpreter, and guardian of the Constitution via judicial review); (iv) is false (DPSP under Article 37 are non-justiciable). Correct: (iii) only.
Q674
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTIndian Languages & States Matching
Match the following Indian languages with their respective states where they are predominantly spoken: Language: i) Konkani ii) Dogri iii) Khasi iv) Maithili
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3)
i -> 4 (Konkani is the official language of Goa), ii -> 1 (Dogri is predominantly spoken in the Jammu region of J&K), iii -> 2 (Khasi is spoken in Meghalaya), iv -> 3 (Maithili is spoken in Bihar). Correct match: i-4, ii-1, iii-2, iv-3 (Choice B).
Q675
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTConstitutional Bodies (Attorney General)
Which of the following statement(s) is/are NOT correct about the Attorney General of India? I. The President appoints a person, who is qualified to be a Judge of a High Court, to be the Attorney General of India. II. He has the right of audience in all the Courts of the country. III. He has the right to take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. IV. He has a fixed tenure. Select the correct answer from the codes given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I and IV)
Under Article 76: Statement I is NOT correct (must be qualified to be appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court, not High Court). Statement IV is NOT correct (holds office during the pleasure of the President, with no fixed tenure specified in the Constitution). Statements II and III are correct [Articles 76(3) and 88]. Correct answer for NOT correct: I and IV (Choice A).
Q676
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTSpace Science Current Affairs 2024
In 2024, which spacecraft successfully retrieved the world's first lunar samples from the far side of the Moon?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Chang'e-6)
China's Chang'e-6 robotic lunar probe successfully landed on the Moon's South Pole-Aitken basin on the lunar far side and safely returned approximately 1,935 grams of historic soil and rock samples back to Earth on 25 June 2024.
Q677
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Governance & Legislation (RTI Act)
In which year did the Right to Information (RTI) Act come into force in Jammu & Kashmir (under the State Act)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (2009)
The Jammu and Kashmir Right to Information Act was enacted and came into full force in the former state in 2009 (J&K RTI Act, 2009). Following the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, the Central RTI Act, 2005 replaced it on 31 October 2019.
Q678
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Constitutional History (Article 370)
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Jammu & Kashmir was granted special status under Article 370 of the Indian Constitution. Reason (R): Article 370 allowed J&K to have its own constitution and autonomy over all matters except defense, foreign affairs, finance, and communications. Which statement is are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.)
Both Assertion and Reason are historically and constitutionally accurate: Article 370 conferred a unique constitutional asymmetric status upon J&K (A), specifically restricting Parliament's legislative powers to defense, external affairs, communications, and ancillary financial matters while permitting a separate state Constitution (R). Choice A.
Q679
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Culture & Language (Dogri Script)
Who probably invented the ancient Dogri script (Namec / Dogra Akkhar)?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Shakti Karan)
According to regional Dogra historical chronicles and linguistic tradition, Raja Shakti Karan of Jammu (who ruled in the 8th century CE) is traditionally credited with introducing and systematizing the original Dogri Takri script (Dogra Akkhar).
Q680
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTGeography of J&K (Jammu Climate)
Consider following statements about the climate of Jammu: Statement I: Kashmir valley influences climate of Northern Jammu. Statement II: Southern plains of Jammu experience temperate climate. Which of the given statement is /are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only I)
Statement I is correct: The high Pir Panjal ranges and Kashmir valley macroclimate directly influence the cold sub-Himalayan climate of Northern Jammu (Doda, Kishtwar, Bhaderwah, Ramban). Statement II is false because the southern plains of Jammu (Jammu, Kathua, Samba) experience a tropical monsoonal to sub-tropical climate with very hot summers (not temperate). Correct: Only I.
Q681
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UTJ&K Political History Matching
Match the following historical institutions of Jammu and Kashmir: List-I: i) Established first legislature in Jammu and Kashmir ii) First speaker of Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly iii) First chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative council
i -> 2 (Maharaja Hari Singh established the first legislative body, the Praja Sabha, in 1934), ii -> 1 (Ghulam Rasool Renzoo served as the first Speaker of the J&K Legislative Assembly in 1957), iii -> 3 (Shiv Narayan Fotedar was the first Chairman of the J&K Legislative Council). Correct match: i-2, ii-1, iii-3 (Choice B).
Q682
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)World Currencies
What is the name of the currency of Malaysia?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ringgit)
The official legal tender currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR). (Kwacha is of Zambia/Malawi, Yuan of China, Yen of Japan).
Q683
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)World Capitals
Which is the capital city of Cuba?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Havana)
Havana is the capital, largest city, and major commercial seaport of Cuba in the Caribbean. (San Jose is of Costa Rica, Nicosia of Cyprus, Prague of Czech Republic).
Q684
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Sports Current Affairs 2024
How many gold medals were won by the Indian contingent in the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (7)
At the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, India achieved its best-ever performance with a total of 29 medals: exactly 7 Gold medals, 9 Silver medals, and 13 Bronze medals.
Q685
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Geography of J&K (Amarnath Shrine)
Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is famous for the holy Amarnath cave situated at Mount Amarnath?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Anantnag)
The sacred Amarnath Cave shrine (altitude 3,888 m) is located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, accessed via Pahalgam or Baltal.
Q686
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Lakes of J&K (Tarsar-Marsar)
The Tarsar and Marsar lakes are the two most significant alpine lakes of which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pulwama)
The scenic twin oligotrophic alpine lakes Tarsar and Marsar are located in the Aru valley area administratively situated in the Pulwama / Anantnag border district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q687
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Hydroelectric Projects of J&K (Salal)
Salal Hydroelectric Project constructed on the river Chenab is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Reasi)
The 690 MW Salal Hydroelectric Power Station (operated by NHPC) is built across the Chenab River near Reasi in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q688
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Waterfalls of J&K (Aharbal)
The Aharbal waterfall located in the Shopian district is also popularly known as the:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Aharbal Waterfall / Niagara Falls of Kashmir)
Aharbal Waterfall, formed by the roaring Veshav River falling from a height of about 25 meters in Kulgam/Shopian, is celebrated as the 'Niagara Falls of Kashmir'.
Q689
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Classical Languages of India 2024
Which of the following languages was NOT recently inducted in the list of Classical Languages of India in October 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kashmiri)
On 3 October 2024, the Union Cabinet approved 5 new Classical Languages: Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit, and Assamese. Kashmiri was NOT inducted.
Q690
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Nobel Prizes 2024
Who among the following won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024 for foundational discoveries in machine learning?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Geoffrey Hinton)
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded jointly to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks. (Baker, Hassabis, Jumper won in Chemistry).
Q691
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Current Affairs (SCO Summit 2024)
Which Minister of the Indian Cabinet visited Pakistan to attend the 23rd SCO Summit in October 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dr. S. Jaishankar)
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar led the Indian delegation to Islamabad, Pakistan on 15–16 October 2024 to attend the 23rd Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Q692
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Sports Tournaments (Women's T20 World Cup 2024)
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 was organized in which of the following countries?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (United Arab Emirates)
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 (relocated from Bangladesh due to political unrest) was hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Dubai and Sharjah in October 2024 (won by New Zealand).
Q693
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Geography (International Borders)
India shares the longest international land boundary with which of the following countries?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Bangladesh)
India shares its longest international land border with Bangladesh, spanning an extensive length of 4,096.7 km (surpassing borders with China 3,488 km and Pakistan 3,323 km).
Q694
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)National Current Affairs Renaming
The Government of India has decided to rename the capital city of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Port Blair, as:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sri Vijaya Puram)
On 13 September 2024, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that Port Blair, the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, has been renamed 'Sri Vijaya Puram' to honor the historical naval role of the Chola Empire.
Q695
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Bharat Ratna Awards 2024
Who among the following was NOT conferred with the Bharat Ratna in the year 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Atal Bihari Vajpayee)
In 2024, the Bharat Ratna was conferred upon five luminaries: Karpoori Thakur, L.K. Advani, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and Dr. M.S. Swaminathan. Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee was conferred the Bharat Ratna earlier in 2015.
Q696
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Geography (State Sizes)
Which is the largest state in India in terms of geographical area?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rajasthan)
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by land area, covering 342,239 km² (representing about 10.4% of India's total geographical area).
Q697
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Modern Indian History (Poona Pact)
The historic Poona Pact of 1932 was an agreement signed between:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Gandhi and Ambedkar)
The Poona Pact was signed on 24 September 1932 at Yerwada Central Jail between Mahatma Gandhi (represented by Madan Mohan Malaviya and other leaders) and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, replacing separate electorates with reserved legislative seats for the Depressed Classes.
Q698
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Modern Indian History (Partition of Bengal)
Name the Viceroy of India at the time of the Partition of Bengal in 1905:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Lord Curzon)
Lord Curzon (Viceroy of India from 1899 to 1905) issued the controversial order partitioning the province of Bengal in October 1905.
Q699
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Modern Indian History (Annulment of Bengal Partition)
In which year was the partition of Bengal cancelled / annulled?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1911)
The Partition of Bengal was revoked and annulled in December 1911 by King George V at the Delhi Durbar, under Viceroy Lord Hardinge II.
Q700
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian National Movement (Non-Cooperation)
In which of the following years was the Non-Cooperation Movement officially launched by Mahatma Gandhi?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1920)
The Non-Cooperation Movement was officially launched by Mahatma Gandhi on 1 August 1920 and ratified at the special session of the Indian National Congress in Calcutta in September 1920.
Q701
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Modern Indian History (Khilafat Movement)
Which among the following movements was combined with the Non-Cooperation Movement under Gandhiji's leadership?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Khilafat Movement)
Mahatma Gandhi unified the Indian National Congress's Non-Cooperation Movement with the pan-Islamic Khilafat Movement (led by the Ali brothers) in 1920 to forge unprecedented Hindu-Muslim nationalist unity.
Q702
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Polity (Election Commission)
Who registers and recognizes political parties as national or state parties in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Election Commission of India)
The Election Commission of India (ECI), under the Representation of the People Act, 1951 and the Election Symbols (Reservation and Allotment) Order, 1968, officially registers and accords recognition to National and State political parties.
Q703
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Agriculture (Green Revolution)
The Green Revolution in India was primarily related to a massive increase in the production of:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Wheat production)
The Green Revolution (spearheaded in the late 1960s by Dr. M.S. Swaminathan and Norman Borlaug using high-yielding dwarf varieties) achieved its most dramatic and transformative production gains in Wheat (and subsequently Rice).
Q704
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Agricultural Institutions (NAFED)
NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) is connected with:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Agricultural marketing)
NAFED (established in 1958) is the apex national statutory organization promoting cooperative marketing, procurement, and distribution of agricultural produce in India.
Q705
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)World Geography (Prime Meridian)
The 0-degree Meridian passing through Greenwich, London is known as the:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Prime Meridian)
The 0∘ longitude reference line is officially designated as the Prime Meridian, serving as the international baseline for measuring longitude and global time zones.
Q706
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Geography (IST)
The local time at 82° 30' E longitude, standardized throughout India, is known as:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Indian Standard Time (IST))
The local time of the standard central meridian of India (82∘30′ E, passing near Mirzapur/Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh) is accepted as the uniform Indian Standard Time (IST = UTC + 5:30).
Q707
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Physical Geography (Tropic of Cancer)
Identify the standard parallel of latitude known as the Tropic of Cancer:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (23° 30'N)
The Tropic of Cancer is the parallel of latitude located at 23∘30′ N (or 23.5∘ N) of the Equator, passing through 8 Indian states. (23∘30′ S is the Tropic of Capricorn).
Q708
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Agriculture (Plantation Crops)
Which of the following is NOT a plantation crop?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Wheat)
Plantation agriculture involves single-crop extensive farming for commercial export: Tea, Coffee, and Rubber are classic plantation crops. Wheat is an extensive food grain cereal crop (Rabi crop), NOT a plantation crop.
Q709
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Polity (Fundamental Rights)
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed to Indian citizens under Part III of the Constitution?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (6)
The Indian Constitution currently guarantees Six Fundamental Rights: 1. Right to Equality, 2. Right to Freedom, 3. Right against Exploitation, 4. Right to Freedom of Religion, 5. Cultural and Educational Rights, and 6. Right to Constitutional Remedies. (Right to Property was deleted as a fundamental right by the 44th Amendment in 1978).
Q710
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Polity (Right to Equality)
According to the Indian Constitution, which of the following is NOT included within the Right to Equality (Articles 14 to 18)?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Absolute equality)
The Right to Equality guarantees Equality before law (Art 14), Non-discrimination (Art 15), Equality of opportunity in public employment (Art 16), and Abolition of untouchability (Art 17). 'Absolute equality' does not exist as reasonable classifications and affirmative actions are constitutional.
Q711
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Polity (Swaran Singh Committee)
Which of the following committees suggested the incorporation of Fundamental Duties into the Indian Constitution?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Swaran Singh Committee)
The Sardar Swaran Singh Committee, constituted in 1976 by the Government of India, recommended the inclusion of a dedicated chapter on Fundamental Duties in the Constitution.
Q712
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Indian Polity (42nd Amendment)
The Fundamental Duties were incorporated into the Indian Constitution by which Constitutional Amendment?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (42nd Constitutional Amendment)
The 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976 inserted Part IVA and Article 51A into the Constitution of India, introducing 10 Fundamental Duties (an 11th duty was added later by the 86th Amendment in 2002).
Q713
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Earth Tilt & Seasons
The axial tilting of the Earth (23.5∘) as it revolves around the Sun is responsible for the:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Change in seasons)
The 23.5∘ tilt of Earth's rotational axis relative to its orbital plane causes varying angles of solar incidence throughout the year, which is directly responsible for the Change in Seasons. (Earth's rotation on its axis causes day and night).
Q714
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Solar System (Mars)
Which planet in the solar system is popularly referred to as the "Red Planet"?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mars)
Mars is known as the 'Red Planet' due to the widespread presence of iron oxide (rust) on its surface giving it a distinctive reddish hue.
Q715
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Solar System (Venus)
Which planet is often referred to as Earth's twin because of its similar size, mass, and density?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Venus)
Venus is called 'Earth's Twin' (or Earth's sister planet) because of its remarkable similarity to Earth in radius, volume, mass, density, and gravitational pull.
Q716
General Awareness & Current Affairs (National & J&K)Economic Sectors (Secondary Sector)
The _______ covers economic activities in which natural raw materials are transformed into finished manufactured goods through industrial processes:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Secondary Sector)
The Secondary Sector (Industrial/Manufacturing Sector) encompasses economic activities where primary raw materials (agricultural crops, minerals, timber) are processed, manufactured, and converted into finished goods.
Q717
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)World Currencies
What is the name of the currency of Malaysia?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Ringgit)
The official currency of Malaysia is the Malaysian Ringgit (MYR).
Q718
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)World Capitals
Which is the capital of Cuba?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Havana)
Havana is the capital and largest city of Cuba.
Q719
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Sports Current Affairs 2024
How many gold medals were won by the Indian contingent in the 2024 Paris Paralympics Games?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (7)
At the 2024 Paris Paralympics, India achieved its best-ever performance with a total of 29 medals, comprising 7 Gold, 9 Silver, and 13 Bronze medals.
Q720
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)J&K Geography & Heritage
________ district is famous for the Amarnath cave situated at Mount Amarnath in Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Anantnag)
The holy Amarnath Cave shrine is situated in the Lidder Valley of Anantnag district in Jammu and Kashmir, located at an altitude of approximately 3,888 metres.
Q721
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Lakes of J&K
The Tarsar and Marsar lakes are the two most significant alpine lakes of ________ district of Jammu and Kashmir:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pulwama)
The twin oligotrophic alpine lakes Tarsar and Marsar are situated in the Aru valley/Tral region, administratively falling within the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q722
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Hydroelectric Projects of J&K
Salal Hydroelectric Project constructed on river Chenab is located in the ________ district of Jammu and Kashmir:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Reasi)
The Salal Hydroelectric Power Station (690 MW), built on the Chenab River, is located near Reasi in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q723
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Waterfalls of J&K
The following waterfall in Shopian is also known as the "Niagara Falls of Kashmir":
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Aharbal Waterfall)
Aharbal Waterfall, formed by the Veshav River in Shopian district, is popularly referred to as the 'Niagara Falls of Kashmir' due to its roaring volume and sheer natural beauty.
Q724
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Classical Languages of India 2024
Which of the following language is recently NOT inducted in the list of classical languages of India (in October 2024)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kashmiri)
In October 2024, the Union Cabinet granted classical language status to five languages: Marathi, Bengali, Pali, Prakrit, and Assamese. Kashmiri was NOT among the newly inducted classical languages.
Q725
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Nobel Prizes 2024
Who among the following has won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Geoffrey Hinton)
The 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded jointly to John J. Hopfield and Geoffrey E. Hinton for foundational discoveries and inventions that enable machine learning with artificial neural networks. (Baker, Hassabis, and Jumper won the Chemistry Nobel).
Q726
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Current Affairs Visits 2024
Which Minister of the Indian Cabinet recently visited Pakistan for the SCO Summit 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Dr. S. Jaishankar)
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited Islamabad, Pakistan in October 2024 to attend the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).
Q727
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Sports Tournaments 2024
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 was organized in which of the following countries?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (United Arab Emirates)
The ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 was hosted in the United Arab Emirates (UAE - Dubai and Sharjah) from 3 to 20 October 2024, having been relocated from Bangladesh.
Q728
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Indian Geography Boundaries
India shares the longest international land boundary with which of the following countries?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Bangladesh)
India shares its longest international terrestrial boundary with Bangladesh, extending over 4,096.7 kilometers.
Q729
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Current Affairs Renaming 2024
Government of India has decided to rename the capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands (Port Blair) as:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sri Vijaya Puram)
In September 2024, the Union Government officially renamed Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, to 'Sri Vijaya Puram' to honor the historic role of the islands in the freedom struggle and Chola naval history.
Q730
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Bharat Ratna 2024
Who among the following was NOT conferred with the Bharat Ratna in 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Atal Bihari Vajpayee)
In 2024, five eminent personalities were conferred with the Bharat Ratna: Karpoori Thakur, L.K. Advani, P.V. Narasimha Rao, Chaudhary Charan Singh, and M.S. Swaminathan. Atal Bihari Vajpayee received the Bharat Ratna in 2015.
Q731
General Awareness & Current Affairs (with J&K UT Special Reference)Indian Geography States
________ is the largest state in India in terms of geographical area:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Rajasthan)
Rajasthan is the largest state in India by land area, covering 342,239 square kilometres (accounting for 10.4% of India's total geographical area).
Q732
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsSpace Technology (ISRO Missions)
Which of the following countries didn't have any satellite launched by ISRO's PSLV C-40 mission?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Russia)
ISRO's PSLV-C40 mission (launched in January 2018) deployed India's Cartosat-2 series satellite alongside 30 co-passenger satellites from six foreign nations: Canada, Finland, France, Republic of Korea, the UK, and the USA. Russia did not have any satellite aboard.
Q733
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndian Military History
In the 1962 India-China war, the primary disputed regions lay in which State/UT?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh)
The Sino-Indian War of 1962 was fought primarily across two widely separated battlefronts: the Western Sector in Ladakh (Aksai Chin) and the Eastern Sector in the North-East Frontier Agency (NEFA, now Arunachal Pradesh).
Q734
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsGovernment Schemes & Initiatives
Which initiative was launched by the Government of India to promote innovation and entrepreneurship?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Start-Up India)
The 'Startup India' initiative was launched on 16 January 2016 by the Government of India to build a strong ecosystem for nurturing innovation, startups, and sustainable entrepreneurship.
Q735
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndian Economy & Taxation (GST Council)
Which of the following are part of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council of India? I. Cabinet Ministers of Union Government II. Union Finance Minister III. Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue or Finance IV. The Minister in charge of Finance for each state or any minister nominated by the state government Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II, III, and IV)
Under Article 279A of the Indian Constitution, the GST Council consists of: Union Finance Minister (Chairperson - II), Union Minister of State in charge of Revenue/Finance (Member - III), and the State Finance/Taxation Ministers nominated by each State/UT (Members - IV). Union Cabinet Ministers generally (I) are not members. Correct: II, III, and IV (Choice C).
Q736
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsEducational Initiatives & Technology
Which educational institute is at the core of the initiative 'e-Yantra'—incorporation of robotics into engineering education?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (IIT Bombay)
e-Yantra is a flagship robotics outreach project sponsored by the Ministry of Education (under NMEICT) and conceptualized, developed, and headquartered at IIT Bombay.
Q737
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsHistory & Etymology of J&K
Which of the following is the literal etymological meaning of the name "Kashmir"?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Land desiccated from water)
Etymologically, according to classical Sanskrit chronicles like Nilamata Purana, 'Kashmir' is derived from 'Ka' (meaning water) and 'Shimir' (meaning to desiccate or wither), literally signifying 'Land desiccated from water' (after Rishi Kashyapa drained the primeval lake Satisar).
Q738
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
Which of the following provisions was repealed by the Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 (together with Constitutional Orders C.O. 272 and 273) abrogated the special status under Article 370, nullified Article 35A, and repealed the separate Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir ⟹ All of the above. Choice D.
Q739
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsJ&K Polity & Assembly
In the present Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly (post-2023 amendment), how many members can be nominated by the Lieutenant Governor?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (5)
Under the J&K Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2023, the Lieutenant Governor is empowered to nominate up to 5 members: 2 women, 2 Kashmiri Migrants (including one woman), and 1 displaced person from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). Choice D.
Q740
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndian Geography Basics
Consider the following statement: Assertion (A): India is the third-largest country in the world by area, covering 3,287,469 square kilometres. Reason (R): India is bordered by five countries, including Bangladesh, Bhutan, and Nepal. Which of the following is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are incorrect)
Both statements are factually incorrect: India is the seventh-largest country in the world by land area (not third-largest). India shares land borders with seven sovereign nations: Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and Myanmar (not five). Correct: Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are incorrect (Choice D).
Q741
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsJ&K Constitutional History (1952 Agreement)
The 1952 Agreement between Jammu and Kashmir and the Union of India (Delhi Agreement) was signed by:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jawaharlal Nehru and Sheikh Abdullah)
The historic Delhi Agreement of July 1952, delineating constitutional relations and autonomy arrangements between J&K and the Indian Union, was negotiated and concluded between Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Prime Minister of J&K Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah.
Q742
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsGST Genesis & Kelkar Task Force
Who initially proposed the idea of implementing a nationwide GST in India, and in which year?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Kelkar Task Force on Indirect Taxes in 2000)
The concept of a nationwide Goods and Services Tax (GST) in India was first mooted by Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee's administration in 2000, which set up the Empowered Committee and was formally recommended by the Kelkar Task Force on Implementation of the FRBM Act in 2000/2004.
Q743
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndian Freedom Movement Matching
Match Column - X (Leader) with Column - Y (Role in Freedom Movement): Column - X (Leader): 1. Lala Lajpat Rai 2. Chittaranjan Das 3. Annie Besant
Column - Y (Role in Freedom Movement): I. Proponent of home rule movement in India II. Leader of the Punjab National Movement III. Founder-leader of the Swaraj party
Choose the Correct Option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-II, 2-III, 3-I)
1 -> II (Lala Lajpat Rai: 'Punjab Kesari', foremost leader of the nationalist movement in Punjab), 2 -> III (Chittaranjan Das: co-founded the Congress-Khilafat Swaraj Party in 1923 with Motilal Nehru), 3 -> I (Annie Besant: pioneer of the All India Home Rule League in 1916). Correct match: 1-II, 2-III, 3-I (Choice D).
Q744
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsConstitutional Law (Article 35A)
Article 35A of the Indian Constitution, which was applicable only to Jammu and Kashmir, was concerned with:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Prohibition of land sale to non-residents)
Article 35A empowered the J&K State Legislature to define 'Permanent Residents' and confer special rights and privileges upon them, including the exclusive right to purchase immovable property (prohibiting land acquisition by non-residents) and state government employment.
Q745
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsPhysical Geography (Ganga Basin)
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Ganga Plain is the most densely populated part of India. Reason (R): Ganga is the least harnessed river in India. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A is true, but R is false)
Assertion (A) is TRUE: The Indo-Gangetic plain is the most densely populated physiographic division of India due to fertile alluvial soil, perennial water, and flat topography. Reason (R) is FALSE: The Ganga river basin is among the most extensively dammed, canalized, and heavily harnessed river systems in India. Correct: A is true, but R is false (Choice C).
Q746
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsAgricultural Crop Producers Matching
Match Column - X with Column - Y and select the correct answer: Column - X (Agriculture products): 1. Gram (Chickpea) 2. Cardamom 3. Pineapple
Column - Y (Foremost producer): I. Madhya Pradesh II. West Bengal III. Kerala
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1-I, 2-III, 3-II)
1 -> I (Gram/Pulses: Madhya Pradesh is the largest producer in India), 2 -> III (Cardamom: Kerala produces the largest volume in the Cardamom Hills), 3 -> II (Pineapple: West Bengal is among the leading producers, especially the North Bengal Siliguri belt). Correct match: 1-I, 2-III, 3-II (Choice B).
Q747
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsJ&K Integration & Reorganisation
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): The Jammu & Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, fully integrated Jammu & Kashmir into the Indian Union. Reason (R): The Act dissolved the special status granted to Jammu & Kashmir and brought it under the provisions of the Indian Constitution. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.)
Both statements are true and causally linked: The 2019 Act and presidential orders revoked the asymmetric constitutional status, extending all provisions of the Constitution of India uniformly to the region and fully integrating J&K into the Indian Union. Choice A.
Q748
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsAgricultural Revolutions Matching
Match Column - X (Revolutions) with Column - Y (Sector/Relation): Column - X (Revolutions): 1. Golden Revolution 2. Silver Fibre Revolution 3. Golden Fibre Revolution
Column - Y (Sector/Relation): I. Jute Production II. Cotton Production III. Horticulture and Honey
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1-III, 2-II, 3-I)
1 -> III (Golden Revolution: Horticulture, fruits, and Honey production), 2 -> II (Silver Fibre Revolution: Cotton production), 3 -> I (Golden Fibre Revolution: Jute production). Correct match: 1-III, 2-II, 3-I (Choice C).
Q749
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsDemographics of Ladakh
The Ladakhi Buddhist community, which forms a significant portion of Ladakh's population, belongs to which category for reservation purposes in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Scheduled Tribes (ST))
The indigenous communities of Ladakh (both Ladakhi Buddhists and Balti/Purig Muslims) are officially notified and recognized as Scheduled Tribes (ST) under the Constitution (Jammu and Kashmir) Scheduled Tribes Order, 1989.
Q750
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsGeography of Ladakh
In which State/Union Territory is the strategic Chushul Valley located?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ladakh)
The Chushul Valley (famous for the Battle of Rezang La in 1962 and Spanggur Gap) is located south of Pangong Tso in the Leh district of the Union Territory of Ladakh.
Q751
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsCulture & Music of Kashmir
Which is a traditional Kashmiri stringed musical instrument, often used in the classical Sufiana Maqam of the region?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Santoor)
The Santoor (a trapezoid-shaped hundred-stringed hammered dulcimer, played with curved walnut mallets called mezrab) is the quintessential traditional musical instrument of Kashmir, popularized globally by Pandit Bhajan Sopori and Pandit Shivkumar Sharma.
Q752
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsMountain Passes of Ladakh
Which important mountain pass in Ladakh has strategic significance and serves as a historic trade route connecting India to Central Asia?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Aghil Pass)
The Aghil Pass (and Karakoram Pass) across the Karakoram range in Ladakh historically connected the Ladakh/Kashmir region with the ancient silk trade cities of Central Asia (Yarkand and Kashgar).
Q753
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsNational Education Policy 2020
Which of the following is the fundamental principle of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020? I. Promoting self-assessment (students actively evaluate their own learning progress) II. Promoting multilingualism III. Respecting diversity and the local context in all curriculum, pedagogy, and policy Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All the statements are correct)
NEP 2020 is founded on core guiding principles including promoting self-assessment and holistic 360-degree reporting (I), multilingualism and mother-tongue instruction (II), and respecting cultural diversity and local context in curriculum design (III) ⟹ All the statements are correct. Choice D.
Q754
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsConstituent Assembly & Article 370
Who was primarily responsible for drafting Article 370 of the Indian Constitution in the Constituent Assembly?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (N. Gopalaswami Ayyangar)
Narasimha Gopalaswami Ayyangar (former Prime Minister of J&K and Minister without Portfolio in Nehru's Cabinet) drafted and piloted Article 306A (which became Article 370) in the Constituent Assembly of India in 1949.
Q755
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsJ&K Political History
Who became the first woman Chief Minister of the State of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mehbooba Mufti)
Mehbooba Mufti, president of the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was sworn in as the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir on 4 April 2016.
Q756
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsWildlife Sanctuaries of Ladakh
The famous 'Hemis National Park,' located in Ladakh, is known globally for being home to which endangered animal?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Snow Leopard)
Hemis National Park in eastern Ladakh is the largest national park in South Asia and is renowned worldwide for harboring the highest density of the endangered Snow Leopard (Panthera uncia) in any protected area.
Q757
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsArt and Culture (Dokra Craft)
The Dokra casting method, an ancient traditional form of lost-wax bell metal casting, is most famous in which of the following states?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Odisha)
Dokra (Dhokra) metal casting using the ancient cire perdue (lost-wax) technique is traditionally practiced by tribal artisans in Odisha (as well as Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal).
Q758
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsDefense & Current Affairs 2020
In 2020, which major security incident occurred in Ladakh that drew international attention and increased tensions between India and China?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The Galwan Valley clash)
On the night of 15 June 2020, a fierce physical clash occurred between Indian and Chinese PLA troops in the Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Q759
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019 (Ladakh UT)
Which of the following is true about Ladakh after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ladakh has no Legislative Assembly)
Under Section 3 of the J&K Reorganisation Act 2019, Ladakh was constituted as a separate Union Territory without a Legislative Assembly (administered directly by a Lieutenant Governor). Choice C.
Q760
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsSupercomputers in India (Param Shivay)
Which of the following statements is/are correct about Param Shivay? I. Param Shivay was the first supercomputer fully designed and assembled in India under the National Supercomputing Mission II. Param Shivay was developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) III. Param Shivay is primarily used for commercial purposes IV. Param Shivay was installed at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I only)
Statement I is correct: Param Shivay (833 Teraflops) was the first supercomputer designed and assembled in India under the National Supercomputing Mission (NSM). Statements II, III, and IV are false: It was developed by C-DAC (not ISRO), dedicated to scientific research, and installed at IIT BHU Varanasi (not IIT Delhi). Correct: I only (Choice C).
Q761
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsFestivals of Ladakh (Losar)
The traditional festival of Ladakh, celebrated by both Buddhists and Muslims with communal harmony, is called:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Losar)
Losar (the Tibetan/Ladakhi New Year festival), celebrated enthusiastically across Ladakh, marks ancestral cultural renewal and is traditionally joined and greeted by both Buddhist and Muslim communities in Kargil and Leh.
Q762
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsPadma Awards Matching
Match Column - X with Column - Y and select the correct answer: Column - X (Padma Shri recipients): 1. H.C. Verma 2. Sudha Murthy 3. Ratan Tata
Column - Y (Year conferred): I. 2021 II. 2000 III. 2006
Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1-I, 2-III, 3-II)
1 -> I (Prof. H.C. Verma was awarded the Padma Shri for literature and education in 2021), 2 -> III (Sudha Murty received the Padma Shri for social work in 2006), 3 -> II (Ratan Tata received the Padma Bhushan in 2000). Correct match: 1-I, 2-III, 3-II (Choice B).
Q763
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsEnvironmental Treaties (Kyoto Protocol)
What is the primary objective of the Kyoto Protocol?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (To limit and reduce greenhouse gas emissions)
The Kyoto Protocol (adopted in 1997 under the UNFCCC) is an international environmental treaty that commits state parties to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (CO2,CH4,N2O, HFCs, PFCs, SF6) to mitigate anthropogenic global warming.
Q764
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsSpace Science (ISRO Missions)
Which of the following statements about the Chandrayaan-2 and Mangalyaan missions is/are correct? Statement 1: The Chandrayaan-2 mission was launched by ISRO in 2019, with an aim to explore the Moon's south pole. Statement 2: The Mangalyaan mission was launched in 2017, and aimed at exploring Mars. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only Statement 1 is correct)
Statement 1 is correct: Chandrayaan-2 was launched on 22 July 2019 by GSLV Mk III aiming for the lunar south pole. Statement 2 is incorrect: Mangalyaan (Mars Orbiter Mission / MOM) was launched on 5 November 2013 (inserted into Mars orbit in September 2014), not in 2017. Correct: Only Statement 1 is correct (Choice A).
Q765
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsContemporary History of J&K
Which year saw the tragic mass exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Kashmir Valley?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1990)
The tragic mass exodus of Kashmiri Hindus (Pandits) from the Kashmir Valley occurred predominantly in early 1990 (culminating after 19 January 1990) due to targeted militant violence and terror.
Q766
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndustrial Hubs of India
Which state and city in India are globally known for being major manufacturers and exporters of sports goods?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Punjab, Jalandhar)
Jalandhar in Punjab (along with Meerut in Uttar Pradesh) is India's premier manufacturing and export hub for high-quality sports goods, cricket bats, and athletic equipment.
Q767
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsNAPCC 8 National Missions
Consider the following National Missions that come under the National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC): I. National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency II. National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Both I and II)
India's National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC, launched in 2008) comprises eight national missions, which include both the National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency (NMEEE - I) and the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA - II). Correct: Both I and II (Choice A).
Q768
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Science & Defense History
In which year did India conduct its second series of nuclear tests at Pokhran (Operation Shakti)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1998)
India conducted the Pokhran-II nuclear tests (five nuclear detonations under Operation Shakti) on 11 and 13 May 1998 in Rajasthan under Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
Q769
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceModern Indian History
The historic Battle of Plassey took place in which year?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1757 AD)
The Battle of Plassey was fought on 23 June 1757 between the British East India Company under Robert Clive and Siraj-ud-Daulah, Nawab of Bengal.
Q770
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceNobel Laureates
Who was the first black woman to receive the Nobel Prize in Literature?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Toni Morrison)
American novelist Toni Morrison became the first black woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1993, celebrated for visionary novels such as Beloved and Song of Solomon.
Q771
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Banking History
Who among the following was the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (CD Deshmukh)
Sir Chintaman Dwarakanath Deshmukh (C.D. Deshmukh) was appointed as the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on 11 August 1943 (Sir Osborne Smith was the first British governor).
Q772
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Media & Heritage
Which among the following options is the only daily newspaper published in the Sanskrit language in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sudharma)
Sudharma is the world's only daily newspaper published in the Sanskrit language, founded in 1970 by Kalale Nadadur Varadaraja Iyengar in Mysuru, Karnataka.
Q773
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceBooks & Authors
Which of the following books is authored by Arundhati Roy?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (The Ministry of Utmost Happiness)
'The Ministry of Utmost Happiness' (2017) is a celebrated novel by Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy. (A Suitable Boy is by Vikram Seth; Sea of Poppies is by Amitav Ghosh; Fasting, Feasting is by Anita Desai).
Q774
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Constitution (8th Schedule)
The Eighth Schedule of the Constitution of India lists ________ languages as officially recognized by the Government of India:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (22)
The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution currently lists 22 officially recognized languages (originally 14, expanded via the 21st, 71st, and 92nd Constitutional Amendments).
Q775
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceWorld Capitals
The capital of Syria is:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Damascus)
Damascus is the capital and historical city of Syria. (Dushanbe is capital of Tajikistan; Kyiv is capital of Ukraine).
Q776
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceInternational Organizations
Where is the global headquarters of the United Nations (UN) located?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (New York City, USA)
The international headquarters of the United Nations is situated in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, USA.
Q777
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceUN Security Council
Which of the following countries holds permanent Veto Power in the UN Security Council (UNSC)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (China)
The five permanent members (P5) of the UN Security Council with veto power are China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
Q778
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceImportant Days & SAARC
The SAARC Charter Day is observed every year on:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (December 8)
The SAARC Charter Day is celebrated annually on 8 December to commemorate the adoption of the SAARC Charter in Dhaka on 8 December 1985.
Q779
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceWorld Heritage Sites
Which ASEAN country is famous for the historic Hindu-Buddhist temple complex of Angkor Wat?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Cambodia)
Angkor Wat, the largest religious monument in the world built in the 12th century by Khmer King Suryavarman II, is located in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Q780
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceGeneral Science (Inert Gases in Bulbs)
The gas usually filled in incandescent electric bulbs which is chemically inactive and prevents the tungsten filament from oxidizing and evaporating is: I. Hydrogen II. Nitrogen Which of the following is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Only II is correct)
Incandescent light bulbs are filled with an inert chemical gas mixture of Nitrogen and Argon to prevent oxidation and retard thermal evaporation of the tungsten filament. Hydrogen is combustible and never used. Correct: Only II is correct (Choice B).
Q781
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceAwards & Honors
The prestigious Golden Peacock Global Award is conferred for outstanding excellence in which of the following fields?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Corporate Governance)
The Golden Peacock Awards (instituted by the Institute of Directors - IOD in 1991) are globally recognized benchmark awards for excellence in Corporate Governance, sustainability, and quality management.
Q782
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceLiterary Awards of India
________ is India's oldest and highest literary award, established in 1961 by the Bharatiya Jnanpith trust:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jnanpith Award)
The Jnanpith Award (instituted in 1961) is India's oldest and highest literary honor, presented annually to an Indian author for outstanding contribution to Indian literature.
Q783
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceSports History
The Commonwealth Games (originally called the British Empire Games) started from which country in 1930?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Canada)
The inaugural Commonwealth Games were held in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada in August 1930.
Q784
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceAgricultural Practices
Rearing of silkworms for the commercial production of raw silk fibre is known as:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sericulture)
Sericulture is the commercial rearing of silkworms (especially Bombyx mori) for the production of raw silk fibre. (Apiculture is beekeeping; Floriculture is flower farming).
Q785
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceEnvironmental Current Affairs
The State Level Monitoring Committee (SLMC) of which state has recommended the time-bound implementation of projects to check the illegal discharge of biowaste into the Ramsar-designated Ashtamudi Lake?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kerala)
Ashtamudi Lake is a prominent Ramsar wetland estuary situated in the Kollam district of Kerala.
Q786
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceSports Tournaments
Which country won the Men's Under-19 Cricket Asia Cup 2024 (or 2023/2024 edition held in UAE)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bangladesh)
Bangladesh won the Men's Under-19 Asia Cup in the UAE, defeating UAE in the final to lift their maiden title. Choice C.
Q787
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceState Legislation Current Affairs
Which Indian state has legally banned the consumption and sale of beef in public places, including restaurants and community events?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Assam)
Under the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021 (and subsequent administrative notifications), Assam prohibited the consumption and sale of beef in public spaces, restaurants, hotels, and non-notified areas.
Q788
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceEconomics & Econometrics
Econometrics is concerned with which of the following aspects? (A) Empirical support to economic theory (B) Quantitative analysis of economic data (C) Use of tools of mathematics and statistical inference (D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
Econometrics is the quantitative application of statistical methods and mathematical economic models to empirical data to test economic theories ⟹ All of the above. Choice D.
Q789
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceInternational Trade Economics
The Terms of Trade (TOT) of a country are said to be favorable when the prices of its exports are ________ relatively to the prices of its imports:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (High)
Terms of Trade is defined as the ratio of export prices to import prices (TOT=PmPx×100). It is favorable when export prices are relatively High compared to import prices.
Q790
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceMacroeconomics (Deflation)
A persistent and sustained fall in the general price level of goods and services in an economy is known as:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Deflation)
Deflation is a sustained decrease in the general price level of goods and services, occurring when the inflation rate falls below 0% (negative inflation).
Q791
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceMedieval History of Kashmir
Who was the founder of the famous Lohara dynasty of Kashmir (1003–1320 CE)?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sangram Raj)
The Lohara dynasty was founded by King Sangramaraja (Sangram Raj) in 1003 CE, who was the nephew of Queen Didda of the Utpala/Lohara royal lineage.
Q792
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceRivers and Dams of J&K
The Uri Hydroelectric Dam is constructed on which river in Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Jhelum)
The Uri-I and Uri-II Hydroelectric Power Stations (generating 480 MW and 240 MW) are built on the Jhelum River in the Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q793
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceDogra Dynastic History
Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hari Singh)
Maharaja Hari Singh (reigned 1925–1949/1952) was the last ruling Dogra monarch of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, who signed the Instrument of Accession on 26 October 1947.
Q794
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceDistricts of Ladakh
Which of the following districts come under the Union Territory of Ladakh after the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kargil and Leh)
Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Union Territory of Ladakh comprises exactly two districts: Kargil and Leh.
Q795
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceWildlife Sanctuaries of J&K
In which year was the Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary in Jammu and Kashmir formally established?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1981)
The Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary (covering 500 sq km in the Lidder Valley near Pahalgam, Anantnag) was formally established and notified in the year 1981.
Q796
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceRivers of J&K (Kishanganga)
The Neelum River in the Kashmir region is also known in India as the:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kishanganga)
The river known as Kishanganga in Jammu & Kashmir flows into Pakistan-administered Kashmir where it is called the Neelum River before joining the Jhelum River at Muzaffarabad.
Q797
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceConstitutional History (Article 370)
Which article of the Indian Constitution ensured the special asymmetric status of Jammu and Kashmir prior to August 2019?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Article 370)
Article 370 of the Indian Constitution conferred temporary special status on Jammu and Kashmir from 1949 until its effective abrogation on 5 August 2019.
Q798
General Awareness, Current Affairs & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndus Waters Treaty 1960
Under the Indus Waters Treaty of 1960, which of the following is NOT considered as one of the Eastern Rivers assigned exclusively to India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Chenab)
Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), the three Eastern Rivers allocated to India are the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej. The three Western Rivers allocated to Pakistan are the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab. Choice B.
Q799
Ecology, Environmental Science, Conservation & WildlifeWildlife of J&K (Project Hangul)
Consider the following statements regarding 'Project Hangul': I. It was launched to protect and conserve the critically endangered Kashmiri stag (Hangul, Cervus hanglu hanglu). II. It was launched in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1970 with support from IUCN and WWF. III. The Kashmiri stag is the official state/UT animal of Jammu and Kashmir. Select the correct answer:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (All I, II and III)
All three statements are historically and administratively true: Project Hangul was initiated in 1970 by the J&K Government in collaboration with WWF and IUCN to rescue the declining population in Dachigam National Park (I, II), and the Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu) is the proud official state/UT animal of Jammu and Kashmir (III). Choice C (All I, II and III).
Q800
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceCurrent Affairs & Sports
Where was the 6th Edition of Khelo India Youth Games was held in the year 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Tamil Nadu)
The 6th Edition of the Khelo India Youth Games was hosted by Tamil Nadu from January 19 to 31, 2024, across four cities: Chennai, Madurai, Trichy, and Coimbatore.
Q801
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceCurrent Affairs & Environment Days
What is the theme of World Ocean Day 2024 which was celebrated on June 8?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Awaken new depth)
The official United Nations theme for World Oceans Day on June 8, 2024, was 'Awaken New Depths', urging global commitment to ocean protection and sustainable management.
Q802
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceCurrent Affairs & Appointments
Jay Shah succeeded who for the role of Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC)?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Greg Barclay)
Jay Shah was elected unopposed as the independent Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC), officially succeeding New Zealand's Greg Barclay on December 1, 2024.
Q803
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceCurrent Affairs & Defense Exercises
CINBAX 2024, A joint military exercise was conducted in the month of Dec,2024 in Pune. It was conducted between military force of India and which another Country's?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Combodia)
CINBAX 2024 is the bilateral joint military training exercise conducted between the Indian Army and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces, held at the Foreign Training Node in Pune, Maharashtra in December 2024.
Q804
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceCurrent Affairs & Obituaries
Padmashri Amiya Kumar Bagchi, who passed away in Nov 2024, is related to which field?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Economics)
Prof. Amiya Kumar Bagchi was a distinguished Indian Marxist political economist, author, and academic who made monumental contributions to Indian economic history, banking, and development economics.
Q805
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceCurrent Affairs & Books/Authors
The Book, "100 Modi Mantras: A Decade of India's Uprising" is authored by?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Shankar Lalwani)
The book '100 Modi Mantras: A Decade of India's Uprising', capturing key governance principles and achievements of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's tenure, was authored by Member of Parliament Shankar Lalwani.
Q806
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Medieval History
From the following rulers of Medieval Gujarat, who surrendered Diu to Portuguese?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Bahadur Shah)
Sultan Bahadur Shah of Gujarat signed the Treaty of Bassein with the Portuguese governor Nuno da Cunha in 1534, surrendering Bassein and the island of Diu to the Portuguese in exchange for military assistance against the Mughal emperor Humayun.
Q807
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceModern Indian History
2nd Anglo-Mysore war ended with the _______?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Treaty of Mangalore)
The Second Anglo-Mysore War (1780–1784) concluded with the signing of the Treaty of Mangalore in March 1784 between Tipu Sultan and Lord Macartney on behalf of the British East India Company, under the principle of status quo ante bellum.
Q808
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferencePhysical Geography of India
Guru Shikhar Peak is the highest peak of which of the following mountain range?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Aravalli Range)
Guru Shikhar, standing at an elevation of 1,722 meters (5,650 ft) in Mount Abu, Rajasthan, is the highest peak of the Aravalli mountain range.
Q809
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Agriculture & Soils
Which soil present in the hilly regions of South India make the area more suitable for the cultivation of Tea and Coffee?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Laterite soil)
Laterite soils, formed by intense tropical leaching in high-rainfall hilly slopes (Western Ghats, Nilgiris, Shevaroy Hills), are rich in iron and aluminum oxides and acidic in nature, making them ideally suited for plantation crops like tea, coffee, rubber, and cashew.
Q810
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceEcology & Protected Areas of India
Phumdis, Floating islands are an exceptional feature of which of the following lakes?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Loktak lake)
Phumdis are a unique heterogeneous mass of floating vegetation, organic matter, and soil characteristic of Loktak Lake in Manipur, home to the world's only floating national park, Keibul Lamjao National Park.
Q811
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Infrastructure & Transport
From the following programmes, which one is related to the development of road transport in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Golden quadrilateral)
The Golden Quadrilateral is India's landmark national highway network project launched under the National Highways Development Project (NHDP), connecting the four major metropolitan cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.
Q812
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceGeography & Infrastructure Projects
Atal tunnel connects Manali to _______?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Lahaul spiti)
The 9.02 km long Atal Tunnel (built under the Rohtang Pass in the Pir Panjal range of the Himalayas) provides all-weather connectivity between Manali and the Lahaul-Spiti valley in Himachal Pradesh.
Q813
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceGeneral Science & Metallurgy
Stainless steel is composed of _______?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Fe, C, Cr & Ni)
Stainless steel is an alloy of iron (Fe) and carbon (C) containing a minimum of 10.5–18% chromium (Cr) to form a passive corrosion-resistant oxide layer, along with nickel (Ni) to improve ductility and austenitic stability.
Q814
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceGeneral Science & Chemistry
What is the composition of Aqua Regia?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1(HNO_3) : 3(HCl))
Aqua Regia (royal water) is a freshly prepared fuming corrosive mixture composed of concentrated nitric acid (HNO3) and concentrated hydrochloric acid (HCl) in a volumetric molar ratio of 1:3, capable of dissolving noble metals like gold and platinum.
Q815
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceGeneral Science & Optics
Which phenomenon explains the splitting of white light into its component colours?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Dispersion)
Dispersion is the optical phenomenon whereby polychromatic white light separates into its constituent spectral wavelengths (VIBGYOR) when passing through a prism, caused by wavelength-dependent refractive indices of the medium.
Q816
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceCurrent Affairs & Sports
Aman Sehrawat, who won Bronze medal in the Olympics 2024, is associated with which sport?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Wrestling)
Aman Sehrawat won the Bronze medal for India in the Men's 57 kg freestyle wrestling at the Paris Olympics 2024, becoming India's youngest Olympic individual medalist at age 21.
Q817
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceEnvironmental Law & Institutions
National Green Tribunal (NGT) was formed in _______
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2010)
The National Green Tribunal was established on October 18, 2010, under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010, for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests.
Q818
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceRemote Sensing & GIS
Who coined the term 'Remote Sensing'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Evelyn Pruitt)
The term 'Remote Sensing' was coined in 1960 by Evelyn Pruitt, a geographer with the United States Office of Naval Research (ONR), to replace the narrower term 'aerial photograph interpretation'.
Q819
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceRemote Sensing & GIS
What is the other name of 4-D GIS?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Temporal GIS)
4-D GIS incorporates the dimension of time (temporal change over space) into 3D spatial coordinate data (x, y, z), and is formally known as Temporal GIS (or spatio-temporal GIS).
Q820
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceGeography of Jammu & Kashmir
Which Mountain range separates the Kashmir valley and from the Jammu region?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Pir Panjal)
The Pir Panjal Range (part of the Middle Himalayas) forms the southern barrier that physically separates the Kashmir Valley from the Jammu region, pierced by the Banihal and Jawahar tunnels.
Q821
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceHydroelectric Projects of J&K
Which of the following hydroelectric project is built on River Jhelum?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Uri -II)
The Uri-II Hydroelectric Project (240 MW, run-of-the-river) is built on the Jhelum River in Baramulla district of J&K. (Dulhasti is on the Chenab, Sewa-III is on the Sewa/Ravi basin, Chutak is on the Suru river in Kargil).
Q822
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceRivers & Glaciers of J&K
From which glacier, River Lidder originates?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Kolahoi glacier)
The Lidder River originates from the Kolahoi Glacier near Mount Kolahoi in the northwestern Himalayan range, flowing through Pahalgam before meeting the Jhelum River near Anantnag.
Q823
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Polity & Environmental Law
Environmental Pollution Act of 1986 was enacted under _______ of the Indian Constitution.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Article 253)
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 was enacted by Parliament under Article 253 of the Constitution of India, which empowers the Union to make laws for implementing international treaties and agreements (specifically the 1972 UN Stockholm Conference on Human Environment).
Q824
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Polity & Environmental Law
Which of the following acts is popularly known as Umbrella Legislation?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Environment (Protection) Act, 1986)
The Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 is widely termed 'Umbrella Legislation' because it provides a comprehensive overarching legislative framework coordinating disparate regulatory agencies and prior sectoral pollution laws (Air Act, Water Act).
Q825
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Medieval Culture & Sufism
Which Sufi Saint was known as 'Gharib Nawaz'?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti)
Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti (founder of the Chishti order of Sufism in the Indian subcontinent, whose shrine is in Ajmer Sharif, Rajasthan) is revered with the title 'Gharib Nawaz' (Benefactor of the Poor).
Q826
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Polity & Elections
In which state, Electronic Voting Machine (EVMs) were first used in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kerala)
Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) were first introduced and used experimentally in India in May 1982 in the by-election to the Paravur Assembly constituency in Ernakulam district, Kerala.
Q827
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceIndian Polity & Governance
National Food Security Act (NFSA) was passed in _______
💡Correct Answer: Option A (2013)
The National Food Security Act (NFSA) was enacted by Parliament on September 10, 2013, legally entitling up to 75% of rural and 50% of urban populations to receive subsidized foodgrains under the Targeted Public Distribution System.
Q828
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceWildlife Conservation in India
When was Project Tiger and Project Elephant initiated in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1973, 1992)
Project Tiger was officially launched on April 1, 1973 (at Jim Corbett National Park), and Project Elephant was launched in February 1992 to protect Asian elephants and their migration corridors.
Q829
General Awareness, Science & J&K UT Special ReferenceNational Awards & Honors
Who among the following was a recipient of Bharat Ratna Award in 2024?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (M. S. Swaminathan)
In 2024, the Government of India conferred the Bharat Ratna on five eminent personalities: agricultural scientist Dr. M. S. Swaminathan, former Prime Ministers P. V. Narasimha Rao and Chaudhary Charan Singh, former Bihar Chief Minister Karpoori Thakur, and senior leader L. K. Advani.
Q830
Preventive & Curative Conservation, Museum Studies & Cultural HeritageJ&K State Archives History
Arrange the following events related to the establishment of archives in Jammu & Kashmir in the correct chronological order. 1) Establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir State Archives in Srinagar 2) Opening of the Jammu Branch of Archives 3) Jammu and Kashmir Archives Act 4) Establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir State Archives in Jammu Choose the correct sequence from the options below:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4)
In Jammu and Kashmir, systematic archival administration began during the Dogra rule: the Central State Archives was first organized in the summer capital Srinagar, followed by archival repositories in Jammu, and subsequent statutory regulation under the state archives framework. Sequence 1 -> 2 -> 3 -> 4 corresponds to Option A.
Q831
Preventive & Curative Conservation, Museum Studies & Cultural HeritageMuseums in Jammu and Kashmir
When was the SPS Museum (Shahid Park Museum) in Jammu established?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1981)
In Jammu, archaeological and museum collection activities under the Directorate of Archives, Archaeology & Museums saw the establishment of regional museum facilities and an archaeology unit at the Mubarak Mandi complex in 1981. Hence, 1981 (Option B) is the designated answer.
Q832
Preventive & Curative Conservation, Museum Studies & Cultural HeritageDogra Art Museum Jammu
When was the Dogra Art Museum in Jammu established?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1954)
The Dogra Art Museum (originally inaugurated as the Dogra Art Gallery by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, on April 18, 1954 at Gandhi Bhawan, Jammu) is renowned worldwide for its magnificent collection of over 800 miniature Pahari paintings, particularly from the Basohli, Kangra, and Jammu schools. It was later relocated to the Pink Hall of Mubarak Mandi Palace.
Archaeology primarily contributes to our understanding of past human societies through: A) The analysis of ancient texts and written records exclusively. B) The recovery, analysis, and interpretation of material remains from past human activities. C) The reconstruction of myths and legends from oral traditions. D) A focus on modern cultural practices to infer past behaviours.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The recovery, analysis, and interpretation of material remains from past human activities.)
Archaeology is the scientific discipline that reconstructs past human culture, technology, subsistence, and society through the systematic excavation, recovery, scientific analysis, and contextual interpretation of material culture and material remains (artifacts, architecture, biofacts, and cultural landscapes).
Archives are primarily concerned with: A) Collecting and preserving contemporary literature for public access. B) Systematic collection, preservation, and management of historically significant documents and records. C) Storing artifacts and historical objects for exhibition purposes. D) Providing platforms for live historical reenactments.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Systematic collection, preservation, and management of historically significant documents and records.)
An archive is an institution tasked with the systematic appraisal, accessioning, preservation, arrangement, and administration of non-current documentary records, manuscripts, official state files, charters, and historical deeds of enduring administrative, legal, and historical value.
Q835
Jammu & Kashmir Heritage, Archaeology & Archival ScienceJ&K State Archives History
The Archives Department in Jammu & Kashmir was officially established during the reign of which ruler, and in which year? A) Maharaja Ranbir Singh, 1889 B) Maharaja Pratap Singh, 1896 C) Maharaja Hari Singh, 1925 D) Sheikh Abdullah, 1948
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Maharaja Pratap Singh, 1896)
The Directorate of State Archives, Archaeology, and Museums of Jammu and Kashmir traces its official institutional establishment to 1896 during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh (who ruled from 1885 to 1925), when the state archives repository was organized to preserve historical Persian and Dogra state administrative records.
Which of the following statements about museums are correct? Statement I: Museums are institutions primarily responsible for the preservation, study, and exhibition of objects of historical, cultural, or scientific significance. Statement II: The primary function of a museum is commercial profit through artifact sales. Statement III: Museums serve as centers for research, education, and public engagement. Statement IV: Every museum must exclusively focus on ancient artifacts to be classified as a legitimate museum. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I and III only)
Statements I and III correctly reflect the non-profit mission of museums in conserving, researching, and interpreting material culture for education and public enjoyment. Statements II (for-profit sales) and IV (only ancient artifacts) contradict ICOM principles. Thus, Statements I and III only are correct.
Q837
Jammu & Kashmir Heritage, Archaeology & Archival ScienceSPS Museum Srinagar History
The Sri Pratap Singh (SPS) Museum in Srinagar was established in which year, and what was its primary objective? A) 1898, to preserve ancient manuscripts and rare artifacts under the reign of Maharaja Ranbir Singh. B) 1895, to exhibit Kashmiri cultural heritage under the patronage of Maharaja Hari Singh. C) 1898, to collect, preserve, and display historical artifacts under the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh. D) 1901, to store royal collections and manuscripts under Sheikh Abdullah's leadership.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1898, to collect, preserve, and display historical artifacts under the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh.)
The Sri Pratap Singh (SPS) Museum in Lal Mandi, Srinagar, was established in 1898 during the reign of Maharaja Pratap Singh. Initiated following a proposal by Captain S.H. Godfrey and Raja Amar Singh, its objective was to collect, preserve, and display archaeological antiquities, numismatics, manuscripts, and cultural artifacts of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.
The Burzahom Archaeological Site, located in Kashmir, was first excavated in which year, and by whom? A) 1920, by Sir Aurel Stein B) 1935, by Mortimer Wheeler C) 1959, by T.N. Khazanchi under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) D) 1961, by H.D. Sankalia
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1959, by T.N. Khazanchi under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI))
Although briefly identified in 1935 by the Yale-Cambridge expedition (De Terra and Paterson), comprehensive, systematic scientific excavations at the prehistoric Neolithic site of Burzahom (Srinagar, Kashmir) were initiated in 1959 by T.N. Khazanchi of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and carried out through 1968, uncovering subterranean pit-dwellings, polished stone celts, bone tools, and megaliths.
Q839
Jammu & Kashmir Heritage, Archaeology & Archival ScienceDogra Art Museum Mubarak Mandi
The Dogra Art Museum in Jammu was established in which year, and where was it originally located? A) 1954, in the Amar Mahal Palace under the initiative of Dr. Rajendra Prasad B) 1950, in the Mubarak Mandi Complex under the guidance of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) C) 1956, in the Pink Hall of Mubarak Mandi Palace inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad D) 1962, in the Raghunath Temple Complex under the patronage of Maharaja Hari Singh
💡Correct Answer: Option C (1956, in the Pink Hall of Mubarak Mandi Palace inaugurated by Dr. Rajendra Prasad)
The Dogra Art Museum, renowned for its priceless collection of Basohli and Kangra miniature paintings (including the illustrated Rasamanjari series), was established in the historic Mubarak Mandi Palace complex in Jammu. It was formally inaugurated in 1956 in the Pink Hall of Mubarak Mandi Palace by the first President of India, Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
Q840
Jammu & Kashmir Heritage, Archaeology & Archival ScienceStratigraphy of Burzahom
Arrange the chronological periods of the Burzahom Archaeological Site in the correct order from earliest to latest: A) Neolithic I → Neolithic II → Megalithic → Early Historical Period B) Megalithic → Neolithic I → Neolithic II → Early Historical Period C) Neolithic II → Neolithic I → Megalithic → Early Historical Period D) Early Historical Period → Megalithic → Neolithic I → Neolithic II
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Neolithic I → Neolithic II → Megalithic → Early Historical Period)
The cultural sequence established by archaeological excavations at Burzahom spans four distinct chronological phases: Period I: Aceramic/Early Neolithic (subterranean pit-dwelling phase with crude hand-made pottery); Period II: Late Neolithic (mud-plastered above-ground structures, fine polished bone and stone tools); Period III: Megalithic phase (erection of monumental stone menhirs, wheel-made red pottery, copper/iron tools); Period IV: Early Historical Period (post-megalithic early centuries AD). Sequence: Neolithic I → Neolithic II → Megalithic → Early Historical Period (Option A).
Consider the following statements about World Heritage Day: Statement I: World Heritage Day is celebrated on 18th April every year. Statement II: It aims to raise awareness about the importance of preserving cultural heritage sites worldwide. Statement III: The day was established by UNESCO in 1982. Statement IV: The theme of World Heritage Day remains the same every year. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, II, and III only)
Statements I, II, and III are correct: World Heritage Day (International Day for Monuments and Sites) is celebrated annually on 18th April. Proposed by ICOMOS in 1982 and officially approved by UNESCO at its 22nd General Conference in 1983, it promotes global awareness for heritage conservation. Statement IV is false because ICOMOS selects a distinct annual theme each year to highlight contemporary heritage challenges. Thus, Statements I, II, and III only are correct.
The Jammu & Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, 1977 (Samvat) was enacted to: Statement I: Protect and preserve ancient and historical monuments, archaeological sites, and remains in Jammu & Kashmir. Statement II: Regulate construction activities near protected monuments to prevent damage. Statement III: Provide provisions for declaring any ancient monument as a protected site. Statement IV: Allow unrestricted commercial use of protected monuments for tourism purposes. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I, II, and III only)
The Jammu & Kashmir Ancient Monuments Preservation Act, Samvat 1977 (1920 AD) empowers the state to declare monuments as protected (Statement III), preserves ancient monuments and archaeological mounds (Statement I), and legally restricts, controls, or prohibits damaging construction, mining, or excavation within protected buffer zones (Statement II). Statement IV is false as the Act strictly prohibits commercial encroachment and unauthorized commercial exploitation. Thus, Statements I, II, and III only are correct.
Match the following State Protected Monuments in Jammu and Kashmir with their respective locations: Monuments: 1. Ancient temple, Narasthan 2. Mamleshwar temple 3. Hari Parbat Fort 4. Ancient Buddhist site, Hao Nar Locations: i. Srinagar ii. Mammal, Pahalgam iii. Narasthan, Tral iv. Lidroo, Pahalgam Options:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iv)
State Protected Monuments of J&K: (1) Narasthan Ancient Temple: Distinctive 8th-century stone temple with an early pyramidal roof, located at Narasthan village in Tral (Pulwama) (iii); (2) Mamleshwar Temple: Ancient stone Shiva temple with a pure water spring located at Mammal village, Pahalgam (ii); (3) Hari Parbat Fort (Koh-e-Maran): Historic fort originally fortified by Akbar and reconstructed by Atta Mohammad Khan in Srinagar (i); (4) Ancient Buddhist site at Hao Nar: Buddhist stupa/monastery ruins situated at Lidroo near Pahalgam (iv). Match: 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i, 4-iv.
Q844
Jammu & Kashmir Heritage, Archaeology & Archival ScienceCentrally Protected ASI Monuments in J&K
As of the latest available data, how many monuments in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir are designated as Monuments of National Importance under the protection of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)? A) 28 B) 42 C) 56 D) 72
💡Correct Answer: Option C (56)
According to official notifications of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India), there are exactly 56 Centrally Protected Monuments of National Importance located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (spanning Srinagar and Jammu sub-circles, including Martand Sun Temple, Avantipur temples, Parihaspora, Harwan, and Akhnoor fort).
Q845
Jammu & Kashmir Heritage, Archaeology & Archival ScienceAncient Buddhist Sites of J&K
Which of the following are correctly matched ancient Buddhist sites located in Jammu and Kashmir? Statement I: Harwan - Known for terracotta tiles with intricate carvings. Statement II: Parihaspora - A significant Buddhist site established by King Lalitaditya. Statement III: Ambaran - An ancient Buddhist monastic site near Akhnoor. Statement IV: Martand - A major Buddhist monastery in the Anantnag district. Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I, II, and III only)
Buddhist archaeological sites in J&K: Statement I is correct (Harwan near Srinagar features a unique 4th-5th century Kushan-era Buddhist stupa and courtyard paved with molded terracotta tiles). Statement II is correct (Parihaspora, built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida, houses the monumental Raj Vihara and Chaitya). Statement III is correct (Ambaran at Akhnoor on the Chenab is an internationally renowned Kushan-Gupta Buddhist monastic settlement with stupas and relic caskets). Statement IV is INCORRECT: Martand in Anantnag is the famous 8th-century Hindu Sun Temple built by Lalitaditya, NOT a Buddhist monastery. Thus, Statements I, II, and III only are correctly matched.
Which of the following best defines Curative Conservation? A) Preventing damage to cultural heritage by controlling environmental factors. B) Cleaning, repairing, and stabilizing existing damage in cultural heritage objects. C) Digitizing heritage artifacts for virtual preservation. D) Educating the public about heritage conservation practices.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cleaning, repairing, and stabilizing existing damage in cultural heritage objects.)
By ICOM-CC definitions: Curative Conservation (remedial conservation) consists of all direct actions applied to a cultural heritage object with the primary aim of arresting an active damaging process, consolidating weakened structures, cleaning accretions, or repairing physical damage to prolong its physical survival.
Which of the following best defines Conservation in the context of cultural heritage? A) The complete replacement of damaged heritage artifacts with modern replicas. B) The process of protecting, preserving, and managing cultural heritage to prevent decay and ensure its longevity. C) The unrestricted public display of artifacts to increase tourism. D) The commercial use of heritage sites for revenue generation.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (The process of protecting, preserving, and managing cultural heritage to prevent decay and ensure its longevity.)
In cultural heritage discipline (ICOMOS/Venice Charter): Conservation encompasses all interdisciplinary processes of safeguarding, caring for, maintaining, and managing cultural property (tangible artifacts, monuments, and collections) to prevent decay, minimize risk of loss, and ensure its physical longevity and historical authenticity for future generations.
Q848
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsRight to Information (RTI) Act 2005
Which section of the RTI Act, 2005, specifies the eligibility criteria for individuals to access information under the Act?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Section 3)
Section 3 of the Right to Information Act, 2005 establishes that all citizens shall have the right to information. It specifies the fundamental eligibility requirement that only citizens of India are entitled to seek information under the Act.
Q849
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsInfrastructure & Development in Ladakh UT
Which development project, launched after Ladakh became a Union Territory, is aimed at improving connectivity and infrastructure across Ladakh?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (National Highway Infrastructure Development Project (NHIDCL))
Following the reorganization into a Union Territory, the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) undertook extensive infrastructure and strategic highway connectivity projects across Ladakh, including key tunnels (such as Zojila and Shinku La) and strategic corridors connecting remote valleys.
Q850
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsNational Geospatial Policy & Science Initiatives
What is the name of the pilot project launched under the National Geospatial Policy 2022 by the Ministry of Science and Technology to demonstrate geospatial technology applications?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Operation Dronagiri)
Under the National Geospatial Policy 2022, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) launched 'Operation Dronagiri' as a pilot project to demonstrate the potential of geospatial technologies, data infrastructure, and analytics in sectors like agriculture, disaster management, and urban planning.
Q851
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsCentral Government Schemes & Missions
Match the following Yojanas introduced by the Government of India (Column -X) with their primary objectives (Column -Y): Column -X: 1. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan 2. PM-DevINE Scheme 3. PM VIKAS 4. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission
Column -Y: I. National digital health platform II. Empowering traditional artisans III. Enhancing national infrastructure and logistics IV. Infrastructure development in the North East
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-III, 2-IV, 3-II, 4-I)
Correct matching is: 1. PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan -> III. Enhancing national infrastructure and logistics. 2. PM-DevINE Scheme (Prime Minister’s Development Initiative for North-East Region) -> IV. Infrastructure development in the North East. 3. PM VIKAS (Pradhan Mantri Vishwakarma Kaushal Samman) -> II. Empowering traditional artisans and craftspeople. 4. Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission -> I. National digital health platform.
Q852
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsRenewable Energy & State Energy Transition
Consider the following statements regarding the purpose of the ASSET platform launched by NITI Aayog in collaboration with the Ministry of Power and the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy: I. To promote the use of renewable energy in urban areas II. To increase funding for private-sector renewable energy projects III. To provide financial support to states for developing energy storage solutions IV. To assist states in accelerating their green transition and formulate energy transition blueprints Which of the following statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (IV only)
The ASSET (Accelerated Sustainable State Energy Transition) platform was launched by NITI Aayog alongside the Ministry of Power, BEE, and MNRE with the specific mandate to assist Indian States and UTs in accelerating their green transition and formulating customized sub-national energy transition blueprints.
Q853
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndian Drainage System & River Origins
Consider the following statements: I. Mahanadi river rises in Chhattisgarh II. Godavari river rises in Maharashtra III. Tapti River rises in Madhya Pradesh IV. Cauvery river rises in Andhra Pradesh Which of the following statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, II, and III)
Mahanadi rises in the Sihawa range in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh (Statement I is correct). Godavari rises near Trimbakeshwar in Nashik district of Maharashtra (Statement II is correct). Tapti rises in Multai, Betul district of Madhya Pradesh (Statement III is correct). Cauvery rises at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri range of Kodagu district in Karnataka, NOT Andhra Pradesh (Statement IV is incorrect). Hence, statements I, II, and III are correct.
Q854
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsCensus of India 2011
Consider the following statements based on the 2011 Census of India: I. The literacy rate in India increased to over 74% II. Uttar Pradesh has the highest population among Indian states III. Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate among all states IV. The sex ratio in India (females per 1000 males) improved to above 1000 Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, II, and III only)
According to Census 2011: - The literacy rate in India increased to 74.04% (over 74%) - Statement I is correct. - Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest population (19.98 crores) - Statement II is correct. - Kerala recorded the highest literacy rate among all states at 94.00% - Statement III is correct. - The sex ratio of India improved from 933 in 2001 to 943 females per 1000 males in 2011, which is well below 1000 - Statement IV is incorrect.
Q855
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsConstitutional Provisions & Article 370
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Article 370 was a temporary provision in the Indian Constitution that granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir. Reason (R): The abrogation of Article 370 in 2019 required an amendment to the Indian Constitution through a one-third majority in Parliament. Which of the above statement are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (A is true, but R is false.)
Assertion (A) is true: Article 370 was placed under Part XXI ('Temporary, Transitional and Special Provisions') of the Indian Constitution. Reason (R) is false: The abrogation in August 2019 was executed via Presidential Orders (C.O. 272 and C.O. 273) and statutory resolutions passed by simple majority, not through a constitutional amendment requiring a non-existent 'one-third majority'.
Q856
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsHydroelectric Projects of J&K
On which river is the Baglihar Dam built?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Chenab)
The Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project (Baglihar Dam) is a run-of-the-river power project built on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q857
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsArticles of the Indian Constitution
Match the column of the article of the Indian Constitution listed in Column -X with their objectives in Column -Y: Column - X: 1. Article 21 2. Article 9 3. Article 4
Column - Y: I. No dual citizenship II. Protection of life and liberty III. Laws of State Reorganization
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-II, 2-I, 3-III)
Article 21 guarantees Protection of life and personal liberty (II). Article 9 specifies that persons voluntarily acquiring citizenship of a foreign State cease to be citizens of India (No dual citizenship - I). Article 4 pertains to laws made under Articles 2 and 3 for the reorganization of states not being considered amendments under Article 368 (III). Hence, 1-II, 2-I, 3-III.
Q858
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsDogra Rule & History of J&K
Who was the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Maharaja Gulab Singh)
Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder and the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, established following the Treaty of Amritsar in March 1846.
Q859
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndian Climate & Monsoon Patterns
Consider the following statements: I. The duration of monsoon decreases from southern India to northern India II. The amount of annual rainfall in the northern plains of India increases from east to west Which of the following statements above is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I only)
Statement I is correct: The southwest monsoon arrives first in southern India (Kerala coast by June 1) and withdraws last from the south, meaning the duration of the rainy season decreases progressively northward. Statement II is incorrect: As the Bay of Bengal branch of the monsoon moves up the Gangetic plain from east to west, it progressively loses moisture, causing rainfall to decrease from east to west (e.g., Kolkata receives ~160 cm, Patna ~105 cm, Delhi ~65 cm).
Q860
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsEnvironmental Chemistry & Air Pollution
Which one of the following is/are the main contributors of Acid rain?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Nitrous oxide and sulphur dioxide)
Acid rain is caused by chemical reactions that begin when compounds like sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (including nitrous oxide and nitric oxide, NOx) are released into the air and react with water, oxygen, and other atmospheric oxidants to form sulfuric and nitric acids.
Q861
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsImportant National Days & Observances
When is Kisan Divas (National Farmers’ Day) observed in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (December 23)
National Farmers' Day (Kisan Diwas) is observed across India on December 23 every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chaudhary Charan Singh, the 5th Prime Minister of India and champion of peasant rights.
Q862
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsDigital India & Educational Portals
What is the full form of the DIKSHA platform in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing)
DIKSHA stands for Digital Infrastructure for Knowledge Sharing. It is a national portal and digital platform developed by the Ministry of Education (NCERT) for school education in India.
Q863
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsAtal Innovation Mission (AIM)
Consider the following statements about the Atal Innovation Mission: I. Atal Innovation Mission was established in 2018 under the Ministry of Science and Technology to promote industrial development II. Atal Innovation Mission operates Atal Tinkering Labs to foster innovation among school students III. Atal Innovation Mission focuses solely on financial support for large-scale infrastructure projects in urban areas Which of the following statements is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II only)
AIM was launched by NITI Aayog in 2016 (not under Ministry of Science and Technology in 2018; statement I is false). Its flagship school initiative is the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL), designed to cultivate problem-solving mindsets among school students (statement II is correct). It does not fund large-scale urban infrastructure projects (statement III is false). Hence, II only is correct.
Q864
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsKargil War & J&K Military History
On which date did the Kargil War officially end with India recapturing its territories from Pakistani forces?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (July 26, 1999)
The Kargil War officially concluded on July 26, 1999, following the complete eviction of Pakistani infiltrators and the success of Operation Vijay. This day is observed annually across the nation as Kargil Vijay Diwas.
Q865
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndus Waters Treaty 1960
The Indus Waters Treaty, signed between India and Pakistan, was brokered by which international organisation?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (World Bank)
The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) was signed in Karachi on September 19, 1960 between Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan. The negotiations were brokered by the World Bank (then the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - IBRD).
Q866
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsMajor Dams & River Projects of India
Match the Dams in Column -X with their key features in Column -Y: Column- X: 1. Sardar Sarovar Dam 2. Hirakud Dam 3. Tehri Dam
Column -Y: I. Located on the Narmada River II. Build across the Mahanadi River III. Build across the Bhagirathi River
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1-I, 2-II, 3-III)
Sardar Sarovar Dam is on the Narmada River in Gujarat (1-I). Hirakud Dam is built across the Mahanadi River in Odisha (2-II). Tehri Dam is built across the Bhagirathi River in Uttarakhand (3-III). Hence, 1-I, 2-II, 3-III.
Q867
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsConstitution of Jammu and Kashmir
When was the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir adopted?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (November 17, 1956)
The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was formally adopted by the J&K Constituent Assembly on November 17, 1956, and subsequently came into force on January 26, 1957.
Q868
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsIndus Waters Treaty Provisions
Consider the following statements regarding the Indus Waters Treaty, 1960: I. As per the treaty, India has unrestricted rights over the waters of the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej rivers. II. Pakistan has complete rights over the waters of the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers, with no exceptions for India. III. India is allowed to utilize the waters for purposes like power generation, and navigation. IV. The Shahpurkandi Project situated on the Ravi river is an initiative to generate electricity. Which of the above statements is correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I, III, and IV only)
Under the Indus Waters Treaty (1960), India was given unrestricted rights over the three Eastern rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej; statement I is correct). Although the Western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) were allocated to Pakistan, India is permitted specific non-consumptive uses, domestic use, agricultural storage, and run-of-the-river hydroelectric power generation; hence statement II is false. Statement III is correct as India can use the waters for run-of-the-river power and navigation. Statement IV is correct as the Shahpurkandi Dam on the Ravi River enables power generation and irrigation in J&K and Punjab. Thus, I, III, and IV only are correct.
Q869
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsBharat Ratna Awardees & Honours
Match the following Bharat Ratna awardees with the correct year of award: Column -X (Awardee): 1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 2. Lal Bahadur Shastri 3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Column -Y (Year of Award): I. 1966 II. 1991 III. 1990
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-III, 2-I, 3-II)
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was conferred the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990 (1-III). Lal Bahadur Shastri was the first person to receive the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1966 (2-I). Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1991 (3-II). Hence, 1-III, 2-I, 3-II.
Q870
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsClimate & Geography of J&K
The climate of Jammu is classified as:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Subtropical)
The climate of Jammu division (the plains and outer foothills) is classified as subtropical, characterized by hot summers, monsoonal rains, and mild, cool winters, in contrast to the temperate climate of the Kashmir Valley.
Q871
General Awareness with Special Reference to J&K UT & Current AffairsTunnels & Transportation in J&K
The Jawahar Tunnel connects which two regions of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Banihal and Qazigund)
The Jawahar Tunnel (built under the Pir Panjal mountain range on NH-44) connects Banihal in the Jammu division with Qazigund in the Kashmir Valley.
Q872
General English & ComprehensionDeterminers & Quantifiers
Fill in the blanks in the following sentences with the help of the options that follow: She began to tell them ______ about her life in Kashmir, particularly in Srinagar.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (a little)
'Life' in this descriptive sense is treated as an uncountable concept. 'A few' and 'the few' modify countable plural nouns. 'Little' denotes 'hardly anything' (negative sense), whereas 'a little' denotes 'some amount' (positive sense). Here, she shared some details, making 'a little' the correct choice.
Q873
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyOrigins of Khat-e-Nastaliq
"خط نستعلیق" کو کس نے اختراع کیا ہے؟ (Who invented / originated the "Nastaliq" script?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (میر علی تبریزی (Mir Ali Tabrizi))
Mir Ali Tabrizi (circa late 14th century, Timurid era) is universally recognized in Islamic calligraphy history as the originator and systematizer of 'Khat-e-Nastaliq'. He ingeniously combined the rounded characteristics of 'Naskh' and the hanging/cursive elegance of 'Ta'liq' (Naskh + Ta'liq -> Nastaliq).
Q874
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyKashmiri Master Calligraphers
ریاست جموں و کشمیر سے تعلق رکھنے والے خط نسخ و نستعلیق کے ماہرین کی نشاندہی کریں۔ (Identify the masters of Khat-e-Naskh and Nastaliq belonging to the state of Jammu and Kashmir:)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (محمد منور کشمیری، آغا غلام رسول (Muhammad Manzoor Kashmiri, Agha Ghulam Rasool))
Muhammad Manzoor Kashmiri and Agha Ghulam Rasool are celebrated historic Kashmiri master calligraphers who achieved exceptional renown in classical Naskh and Nastaliq scripts, transcribing monumental manuscripts and state documents.
Q875
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyOrigins of Khat-e-Thuluth
خط "ثلث" کس معروف خطاط سے منسوب ہیں؟ (Khat-e-Thuluth is attributed to which famous calligrapher?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (ابراہیم شجری (Ibrahim Shajari))
Khat-e-Thuluth (the monumental cursive script) was originated and codified in the early Abbasid era by master calligrapher Ibrahim al-Shajari (ابراہیم شجری), who derived it by reducing the monumental 'Khatt-e-Jaleel' by one-third (hence the name Thuluth, meaning one-third).
Q876
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyOrigins of Khat-e-Shikasta
خط "شکستہ" کو کس نے ایجاد کیا؟ (Who invented / developed "Khat-e-Shikasta"?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (ایران کے منشیوں نے (Munshis/Scribes of Iran))
Khat-e-Shikasta (the rapid broken/cursive script) was developed in Safavid Iran during the 17th century by court scribes and munshis (such as Murtaza Qoli Khan Shamloo and Shafia) to facilitate speedy bureaucratic and diplomatic record-keeping.
Q877
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyTypes of Khat-e-Shikasta
خط "شکستہ" کی دو قسمیں کون سی ہیں؟ (Which are the two primary varieties of Khat-e-Shikasta?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (سادہ اور پیچیدہ (Simple and Complex))
Khat-e-Shikasta is broadly divided into two stylistic variants: Shikasta-e-Saadah (simple, legible script used for correspondence) and Shikasta-e-Peechida (intricate, highly interwoven, and compressed script used for official decrees and artistic pieces).
Q878
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphySayings on Calligraphy
"خط حکمت کا دھاگہ ہے جس میں ناصفہ موتی پروئے جاتے ہیں"، کس کا قول ہے؟ ("Calligraphy is the thread of wisdom in which radiant pearls are strung" - whose famous saying is this?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (جعفر بر مکی (Ja'far Barmaki))
This poetic saying on calligraphy ('الخط سلك الحكمة...') is attributed to Ja'far bin Yahya Barmaki (جعفر برمکی), the famous vizier of Abbasid Caliph Harun al-Rashid, who was a great patron and connoisseur of calligraphy.
Q879
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyMasters of Khat-e-Shikasta
درج ذی دئے گئے "خط شکستہ" کے ماہر جوڑے کی نشاندہی کیجئے؟ (Identify the expert master pair of Khat-e-Shikasta from the following:)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (چندربھان برہمن اور رائے پریم ناتھ (Chander Bhan Brahman and Rai Prem Nath))
Chander Bhan Brahman (the distinguished Mughal court munshi of Emperor Shah Jahan) and Rai Prem Nath form the celebrated historic pair of Indian masters renowned for their mastery of Persian Khat-e-Shikasta.
Q880
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyCalligraphic Literature
"تنویر الشمس" خوشنویسی سے متعلق اہم کتاب کو کس نے تصنیف کیا ہے؟ (Who authored the important treatise on calligraphy titled "Tanweer-ul-Shams"?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (مولانا خلیق ٹونکی (Maulana Khaleeq Tonki))
"Tanweer-ul-Shams" (تنویر الشمس فی اصول الخط) is the celebrated classical Urdu textbook on calligraphy rules and letter proportions authored by Maulana Khaleeq Ahmad Tonki (مولانا خلیق ٹونکی).
Q881
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyJ&K Cultural Academy Publications
کلچرل اکیڈیمی سری نگر نے خوشنویسی کی کون سی کتاب کو اجراء کیا گیا؟ (Which calligraphy book was published and released by the J&K Cultural Academy Srinagar?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (مرقع فیض مجدد (Muraqqa-e-Faiz Mujaddad))
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (Cultural Academy Srinagar) published the prestigious calligraphy master album titled 'Muraqqa-e-Faiz Mujaddad' (مرقع فیض مجدد) to preserve and propagate Kashmiri calligraphic heritage.
Q882
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyCodification of Khat-e-Naskh
خط "نسخ" کو واضح اصولوں کے ساتھ کس نے پیش کیا؟ (Who formulated and presented Khat-e-Naskh with explicit geometric rules?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (وزیر ابن مقلہ (Wazir Ibn Muqla))
Abbasid Vizier Abu Ali Muhammad Ibn Muqla (وزیر ابن مقلہ, 886-940 AD) formulated the precise geometric system of proportions (al-Khatt al-Mansub) for Khat-e-Naskh using the rhomboid dot (Qat), Alif circle, and standardized baseline.
Q883
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyCalligraphic Literature
"تاریخ خط و خطاطین" کے مصنف کون ہے؟ (Who is the author of "Tareekh-e-Khatt-o-Khattateen"?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (پروفیسر سید محمد سلیم (Prof. Syed Muhammad Saleem))
"Tareekh-e-Khatt-o-Khattateen" (تاریخ خط و خطاطین) is the seminal comprehensive historical research work on the global and regional development of Islamic calligraphy authored by Professor Syed Muhammad Saleem.
Q884
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyFive Prerequisites of Calligraphy
میر علی کاتب نے ماہر خطاط بننے کے لیے کتنے شرائط بیان کئے ہیں۔ (How many conditions/prerequisites did Mir Ali Katib prescribe for becoming an expert calligrapher?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (پانچ (Five))
In his celebrated didactic poem, master calligrapher Mir Ali Katib stated exactly 5 prerequisites: hand dexterity (Quwwat-e-Dast), script knowledge (Wuqoof-e-Khatt), a benevolent master (Ustad-e-Shafeeq), capacity for hard toil (Taqat-e-Mehnat), and exquisite writing tools (Asbab-e-Kitabat).
Q885
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyHistorical Centers of Calligraphy
فنِ کتابت و خطاطی میں کن اسلامی ممالک نے اہم کارنامے انجام دیئے ہیں ۔ (Which Islamic regions/countries achieved monumental historic contributions in the art of calligraphy?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (مصر ، ایران ، حجاز (Egypt, Iran, Hijaz))
Egypt (Cairo under Fatimids and Mamluks), Iran (cradle of Ta'liq and Nastaliq), and Hijaz (the holy sanctuaries of Mecca and Medina where revelation was inscribed) represent the classical trinity of Islamic calligraphy centers.
Q886
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyCalligraphic Literature
مولوی احترام الدین احمد شاغل عثمانی نے خوشنویسی پر کون سی کتاب لکھی ہے؟ (Which book on calligraphy was authored by Maulvi Ihtiram-ud-Din Ahmad Shaghal Usmani?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (صحیفۂ خوشنویساں (Saheefa-e-Khushnaveesan))
"Saheefa-e-Khushnaveesan" (صحیفۂ خوشنویساں) is the famous biographical and technical compendium on master calligraphers compiled by Maulvi Ihtiram-ud-Din Ahmad Shaghal Usmani.
Q887
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyEvolution of Muhaqqaq and Reehan
اصول وقواعد میں خط ریحان اور خط محقق میں کوئی خاص فرق نہیں ہے ان میں سے کون سا خط پہلے وجود میں آیا ؟ (In principles and rules there is no major difference between Khat-e-Reehan and Khat-e-Muhaqqaq; which of these two scripts came into existence first?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (خط محقق پہلے اور خط ریحان بعد میں (Muhaqqaq first and Reehan later))
Khat-e-Muhaqqaq was one of the foundational grand scripts of the Six Pens (al-Aqlam al-Sittah). Khat-e-Reehan was subsequently derived from Muhaqqaq as its delicate, smaller, fine-nibbed counterpart (in the same way that Naskh pairs with Thuluth). Thus, Muhaqqaq came first.
Q888
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyKhat-e-Tauqi Characteristics
طرز نگارش کے اعتبار سے "خط توقیع" کس خط سے مشابہت رکھتا ہے؟ (In terms of writing style, with which script does "Khat-e-Tauqi" bear the closest resemblance?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (خط ثلث (Khat-e-Thuluth))
Khat-e-Tauqi (used historically by caliphs and viziers for royal signatures and decrees) is directly derived from Khat-e-Thuluth and shares its bold curves and majestic structure in a slightly condensed format.
Q889
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyKhat-e-Riqa Etymology
"خط رقاع" رقعہ کی جمع ہے اس سے کیا مراد ہے؟ ("Khat-e-Riqa" is the plural of Ruq'ah; what does Ruq'ah mean?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (کاغذ کا ایک چھوٹا پرزہ (A small piece / scrap of paper))
'Ruq'ah' (رقعہ, plural Riqa) literally signifies a small slip, note, or piece of paper/parchment. Khat-e-Riqa was formulated specifically for rapid everyday correspondence on small scraps of paper.
Q890
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyPreeminence of Khat-e-Naskh
خوشنویسی میں عربی رسم الخط کا کون سا خط مشہور ترین ہے؟ (In calligraphy, which Arabic script is universally the most famous and widespread?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (خط نسخ (Khat-e-Naskh))
Khat-e-Naskh (خط نسخ) is universally the most famous, standard, and widely used script for Arabic writing, book publication, and the printing of the Holy Quran across the Islamic world.
Q891
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyInventor of Nastaliq
خط نستعلیق کا "ما بعد موجد" کس سے کہا جاتا ہے؟ (Who is acknowledged as the historic systematizer / master inventor of Khat-e-Nastaliq?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (میر علی تبریزی (Mir Ali Tabrizi))
Khwaja Mir Ali Tabrizi (میر علی تبریزی) is celebrated as the historic inventor and codifier of Khat-e-Nastaliq.
Q892
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyIbn Muqla's Domain
مولانا محمد حسین ابن مقلہ کس فن میں ید طولیٰ رکھتے تھے۔ (In which art did Ibn Muqla possess supreme and unrivaled mastery?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (فنِ خطاطی (Art of Calligraphy))
Abu Ali Muhammad Ibn Muqla was the legendary Abbasid vizier who revolutionized the art of Calligraphy (فنِ خطاطی) by establishing the geometric system of al-Khatt al-Mansub.
Q893
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyOrigins of Khat-e-Ghubar
"خط غبار" کس خط سے ماخوذ ہے؟ (From which script is "Khat-e-Ghubar" derived?)
💡Correct Answer: Option D (خط رقاع (Khat-e-Riqa))
Khat-e-Ghubar (the microscopic 'dust' script used for flying carrier pigeon messages) was derived from Khat-e-Riqa (and Tauqi), maintaining its compact rounded letters in miniature size.
Q894
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyPoetry on Calligraphy
درج ذیل شعر خط شکستہ پر کس مشہور فارسی شاعر کا ہے۔ "مرا بہ تجربہ کاراں نصیحتے یاد است / کہ توبہ نامہ بہ خطِ شکستہ می باید" (The famous Persian couplet on Khat-e-Shikasta belongs to which poet?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (مرزا محمد علی صائب (Mirza Muhammad Ali Sa'ib))
This famous Persian couplet praising the subtle nuance of Khat-e-Shikasta is by the great Persian poet Mirza Muhammad Ali Sa'ib Tabrizi (صائب تبریزی).
Q895
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyWorld Masters of Calligraphy
خطاطی کے عالمی شہرت یافتہ فن کاروں کے صحیح زمرے کی نشاندہی کیجئے؟ (Identify the correct group of universally renowned world masters of calligraphy:)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (ابن البواب ، حافظ عثمان ، ابن مقلہ (Ibn al-Bawwab, Hafiz Usman, Ibn Muqla))
Ibn al-Bawwab (Abbasid master), Hafiz Usman (the legendary Ottoman master), and Ibn Muqla (codifier of al-Khatt al-Mansub) form the iconic, universally celebrated trio of master calligraphers in world history.
Q896
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyCalligraphic Literature
"رہنمائے اردو خوشنویسی" فن خوشنویسی و خطاطی پر کس کی لکھی کتاب ہے؟ (Who is the author of the instructional book "Rahnama-e-Urdu Khushnaveesi"?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (مولانا عاصم امروہوی (Maulana Asim Amrohvi))
"Rahnama-e-Urdu Khushnaveesi" is the renowned instructional guide on calligraphy techniques authored by Maulana Asim Amrohvi (مولانا عاصم امروہوی).
Q897
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyTaleemgah-e-Khushnaveesi Jammu
جموں و کشمیر میں فنِ خوشنویسی کا اہم ادارہ "تعلیم گاہِ خوشنویسی" کہاں پر واقع ہے۔ (Where in Jammu and Kashmir is the prominent calligraphy institute "Taleemgah-e-Khushnaveesi" situated?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (کھٹی تالاؤ جموں (Khatti Talao Jammu))
The historic state calligraphy training institute 'Taleemgah-e-Khushnaveesi' was established at Khatti Talao (Khatikan Talab), Jammu.
Q898
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyFounding of Taleemgah-e-Khushnaveesi
"تعلیم گاہِ خوشنویسی" کی بنیاد کب اور کس نے رکھی؟ (When and by whom was the foundation of "Taleemgah-e-Khushnaveesi" laid?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1974ء شیخ محمد عبداللہ (1974, Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah))
Taleemgah-e-Khushnaveesi Jammu was founded in 1974 by Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah to preserve and nurture the heritage of traditional Urdu calligraphy.
Q899
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyContemporary Calligraphers
موجودہ دور کا مشہور خوشنویس کون ہے؟ (Who is the internationally acclaimed master calligrapher of the modern era?)
💡Correct Answer: Option D (محمد زکریا (Mohamed Zakariya))
Mohamed Zakariya (محمد زکریا) is an internationally celebrated contemporary master calligrapher, the first Western-born artist to receive classical icaza certificates in Thuluth, Naskh, and Nastaliq from the Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA) in Istanbul.
Q900
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphySpiritual Origins of Calligraphy
فن خطاطی و خوشنویسی کا آغاز کس کتاب سے ہوا ہے؟ (With the transcription and ornamentation of which sacred book did the art of Islamic calligraphy originate?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (قرآن (Quran))
Islamic calligraphy originated, flourished, and attained its sacred summit through the pious transcription, copying, and embellishment of the Holy Quran (قرآن مجید).
Q901
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyKashmiri Calligraphy Treatises
"خوشنویسانِ کشمیر" کے مصنف کون ہیں؟ (Who is the author of the historical work "Khushnaveesan-e-Kashmir"?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (مولانا احمد دین شاغل (Maulana Ahmad Din Shaghal))
"Khushnaveesan-e-Kashmir" (خوشنویسانِ کشمیر) is the monumental historical treatise on the calligraphic heritage and scribes of Kashmir authored by Maulana Ahmad Din Shaghal.
Q902
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyCalligraphy Historical Statements
درج ذیل دیئے گئے جوڑوں پر غور کر کے درست جواب کا انتخاب کریں۔ 1. مولانا محمد حسین ابن مقلہ بغداد میں پیدا ہوئے ہیں 2. میر علی تبریزی کا انتقال 850ھ میں ہوا 3. شبیر احمد رضوی ایک کشمیری گلوکار تھے 4. شفیق الزماں خان ملتانی پاکستان کے سابق کھلاڑی ہیں Choose the correct option:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (ایک اور دو درست ہیں (1 and 2 are correct))
Statements 1 and 2 are historically true (Ibn Muqla was born in Baghdad in 886 AD; Mir Ali Tabrizi passed away around 850 AH). Statements 3 and 4 are completely false: Shabir Ahmad Rizvi was a master Kashmiri calligrapher (not a singer), and Shafiq-uz-Zaman Khan Multani is the world-renowned Master Calligrapher of Masjid al-Nabawi (not a sportsperson).
Q903
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyKashmiri Calligraphers
خط نستعلیق، خط کوفی، خط ثلث وغیرہ میں کارہائے نمایاں انجام دینے والے کشمیری خطاط کی نشاندہی کریں؟ (Identify the Kashmiri calligraphers who performed outstanding feats in Nastaliq, Kufi, Thuluth, etc.:)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (شبیر احمد رضوی، محمد عباس شوپیانی (Shabir Ahmad Rizvi, Muhammad Abbas Shopyani))
Shabir Ahmad Rizvi and Muhammad Abbas Shopyani are celebrated Kashmiri master calligraphers who made monumental contributions across Nastaliq, Kufi, and Thuluth in Jammu & Kashmir.
Q904
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyInstitutions of Calligraphy in J&K
جموں و کشمیر کے کس ادارے نے فن خوشنویسی کے فروغ میں اہم رول ادا کیا؟ (Which institution in Jammu and Kashmir played the pivotal role in promoting the art of calligraphy?)
💡Correct Answer: Option D (کلچرل اکیڈیمی سری نگر (J&K Cultural Academy Srinagar))
The Jammu and Kashmir Academy of Art, Culture and Languages (J&K Cultural Academy Srinagar) established institutional calligraphy training institutes, published master albums, and provided patronage to master calligraphers.
Q905
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyRules of Nastaliq
خط نستعلیق کے قواعد وضوابط کو کس نے مقرر کیا؟ (Who formulated the standardized geometric rules and proportions of Khat-e-Nastaliq?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (میر علی تبریزی (Mir Ali Tabrizi))
Khwaja Mir Ali Tabrizi (میر علی تبریزی) set down the canonical rules, proportions, and qat measurements that defined Khat-e-Nastaliq as a distinct classical script.
Q906
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyMir Ali Tabrizi Biography
میر علی تبریزی کا اصل نام کیا ہے؟ (What is the original / full name of Mir Ali Tabrizi?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (علی بن حسن تبریزی (Ali bin Hasan Tabrizi))
Mir Ali Tabrizi's full given historical name was Ali bin Hasan Tabrizi (علی بن حسن تبریزی), with Mir Ali being his renowned title and moniker.
Q907
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyCalligraphic Historical Verification
درج ذیل سوال کو غور سے پڑھنے کے بعد درست جواب کی نشاندہی کیجئے؟ 1. فن خطاطی کے بنیاد گزار میر علی تبریزی ہیں 2. خط نستعلیق کے مابعد موجد محمد حسین ابن مقلہ ہیں 3. شبیر احمد رضوی ملتان کے رہنے والے ہیں 4. مولانا خلیق ٹونکی خطاطی کی دو درجن کتابوں کے خالق ہیں Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (ان میں سے کوئی درست نہیں (None of these is correct))
All four statements are historically incorrect: 1 is false (Mir Ali founded Nastaliq, not all calligraphy); 2 is false (Ibn Muqla lived centuries before Nastaliq); 3 is false (Shabir Ahmad Rizvi was from Kashmir, not Multan); 4 is false. Thus, none of them is correct.
Q908
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyScripts of World Religions
"وید" ہندوؤں کی مقدس کتاب ہے اسے کس خط میں لکھا گیا ہے؟ (The "Vedas" are the sacred scriptures of Hinduism; in which script are they written?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (دیوناگری خط (Devanagari script))
The Vedas are composed in Sanskrit and traditionally preserved and written in the Devanagari script (دیوناگری خط).
Q909
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyScripts of World Religions
"تورات" اور "زبور" کو کس خط میں لکھا گیا ہے؟ (In which script were the "Torah" and "Zabur" originally written?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (عبرانی خط (Hebrew script))
The Torah (revealed to Prophet Moses) and Zabur (Psalms revealed to Prophet David) were originally revealed and inscribed in the Hebrew script (عبرانی خط).
Q910
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyKatib-e-Quran / Naasikh
"قرآن مجید" کے کاتبوں کو کیا کہتے ہیں؟ (What are the scribes who transcribe the Holy Quran called?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (ناسخ (Naasikh / Scribe))
Those who transcribe and copy the Holy Quran are called 'Naasikh' (ناسخ, scribes/copyists), from which the name of the script Khat-e-Naskh originates.
Q911
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyPoetry on Calligraphy
فن خطاطی کے اصول و شرائط کے حوالے سے نیچے دیا گیا مشہور شعر کس کا ہے؟ "قوتِ دست و وقوفِ خط و استادِ شفیق / طاقتِ محنت و اسبابِ کتابت بکمال" (To which master calligrapher does the famous couplet on the five prerequisites of calligraphy belong?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (میر علی کاتب (Mir Ali Katib))
This famous Persian couplet outlining the five essentials of calligraphy is the celebrated creation of Mir Ali Katib (میر علی کاتب / Mir Ali Heravi).
Q912
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphySocial Context of Calligraphy
فن خطاطی و خوشنویسی میں ہمیں کس معاشرے کے قدردان زیادہ ملتے ہیں؟ (In which society do we find the greatest patrons and appreciators of calligraphy?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (مسلمان معاشرہ (Muslim society))
Because Islam avoids figurative iconography in sacred contexts, Muslim society elevated Calligraphy to the supreme rank of religious devotion, monumental architecture, and visual aesthetics.
Q913
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyKashmiri Calligraphers at Rampur
کشمیر کے دو مشہور خطاط کون ہیں، جنھوں نے رامپوری کتب خانے میں ملازمت کی ہیں؟ (Who are the two famous Kashmiri calligraphers who served in the Rampur State Library?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (آغا غلام رسول کشمیری اور آغا محمد حسن کشمیری (Agha Ghulam Rasool Kashmiri and Agha Muhammad Hasan Kashmiri))
Agha Ghulam Rasool Kashmiri and Agha Muhammad Hasan Kashmiri were celebrated master calligraphers from Kashmir who were formally employed as royal scribes and chief calligraphers at the legendary Rampur Raza Library.
Q914
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyIslamic Heritage and Calligraphy
خوشنویسی کن کا امتیازی فن ہے؟ (Whose distinctive and hallmark cultural art is calligraphy?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (مسلمانوں کا (Muslims))
Calligraphy is universally acknowledged by art historians as the preeminent hallmark, distinctive identity, and aesthetic pride of Muslims (مسلمانوں کا امتیازی فن).
Q915
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyChief Calligrapher of Masjid Nabawi
درج ذیل خطاط میں سے کس کو مسجد نبویؐ میں خطاطی کے لیے منتخب کیا گیا؟ (From the following calligraphers, who was selected to execute the calligraphy in the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid al-Nabawi)?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (شفیق الزماں خان ملتانی (Shafiq-uz-Zaman Khan Multani))
Ustad Shafiq-uz-Zaman Khan Multani (شفیق الزماں خان ملتانی) won the prestigious global competition and served as the Chief Calligrapher of the Prophet's Mosque (Masjid al-Nabawi) in Medina.
Q916
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyInternational Calligraphy Reference
"The Calligrapher's Bible" کے مصنف کون ہے؟ (Who is the author of the internationally famous reference work "The Calligrapher's Bible"?)
"The Calligrapher's Bible: 100 Complete Alphabets and How to Draw Them" is authored by David Harris (ڈیوڈ ہیرس / ڈیوڈ حارث).
Q917
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyFoundational Status of Calligraphy
اسلامی فنون لطیفہ میں کون سا فن بنیادی حیثیت کا حامل ہے؟ (In Islamic fine arts, which art form occupies the foundational and supreme status?)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (فن خطاطی (Art of Calligraphy))
In the hierarchy of Islamic aesthetics and fine arts, Calligraphy (فن خطاطی) holds the supreme, foundational status as the queen of Islamic visual arts.
Q918
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyIbn Qutayba's Adab al-Katib
درج ذیل میں سے فن خطاطی پر "ابن قتیبہ" کی تصنیف کون سی ہے؟ (Which of the following classical works was authored by Ibn Qutayba?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (ادب الکاتب (Adab al-Katib))
"Adab al-Katib" (ادب الکاتب) is the classical 9th-century masterpiece on the training, grammar, orthography, and etiquette of scribes authored by Ibn Qutayba (ابن قتیبہ, d. 889 AD).
Q919
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyMuseums of Calligraphy
دنیا میں خطاطی کا میوزیم کہاں پر واقع ہے؟ (Where in the world is the dedicated Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy located?)
💡Correct Answer: Option D (روس (Russia))
The famous dedicated Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy (معاصر میوزیم برائے خطاطی), celebrating world calligraphic masterpieces, was established in Moscow, Russia (روس).
Q920
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyCurrent Affairs - Calligraphy Workshops
ماہِ فروری 2025 میں خطاطی پر ہندوستان کی کس یونیورسٹی نے پانچ روزہ قومی ورکشاپ منعقد کیا ؟ (In February 2025, which Indian university organized a 5-day national workshop on Calligraphy?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (یونیورسٹی آف کشمیر (University of Kashmir))
In February 2025, the University of Kashmir (یونیورسٹی آف کشمیر, Srinagar) organized a prestigious 5-day National Workshop on Urdu Calligraphy to revitalize the art of traditional katabat.
Q921
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyKashmiri Calligraphy Authors
مصنف اور کتاب پر غور کر کے صحیح جوڑ کی نشاندہی کیجئے؟ (Examine the author and book and identify the correct match:)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (مولانا احمد دین شاغل : شرین قلم (Maulana Ahmad Din Shaghal : Shireen Qalam))
Maulana Ahmad Din Shaghal is the celebrated author of 'Shireen Qalam' (شرین قلم), an authoritative handbook on calligraphy in Kashmir.
Q922
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyPhilosophy of Islamic Art
ذیل میں ایک دعویٰ اور دلیل دی گئی ہے انھیں پڑھ کر درست جواب درج کریں۔ دعویٰ: فن خطاطی اسلامی فنون لطیفہ میں بنیادی اور ریڑھ کی ہڈی جیسی حیثیت رکھتی ہے۔ دلیل: اسلام میں فن خطاطی کے علاوہ کسی دوسرے فنونِ لطیفہ کو اپنانے کی اجازت نہیں ہے۔ Choose the correct statement:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (دعویٰ صحیح مگر دلیل غلط (Claim is true, but Reason is false))
Assertion is TRUE: Calligraphy holds a foundational, supreme status in Islamic arts. Reason is FALSE: Islam does NOT prohibit other fine arts; architecture, geometric patterns (arabesque), decorative woodwork, illumination (tazheeb), and bookbinding are all celebrated Islamic arts.
Q923
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyFather of Modern Calligraphy
جدید خطاطی کے "بابائے خطاطی" کس سے کہا جاتا ہے؟ (Who is globally acclaimed as the "Father of Modern Calligraphy"?)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (ایڈورڈ جانسٹن (Edward Johnston))
Edward Johnston (1872-1944) is celebrated worldwide as the 'Father of Modern Calligraphy'. He revived the broad-edged pen craft in the 20th century and authored the foundational textbook 'Writing & Illuminating, & Lettering'.
Q924
History & Masters of Islamic & Kashmiri CalligraphyAncient Specimens of Calligraphy
خطاطی کے قدیم نمونے ہمیں کہاں سے ملتے ہیں؟ (From which ancient civilization do we find the earliest specimens of calligraphy?)
💡Correct Answer: Option C (چین (China))
In world cultural history, the earliest recorded specimens of formal artistic calligraphy (dating back over 3,000 years to Shang Dynasty oracle bone and bronze scripts) originate from China (چین).
Q925
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityPercentage & Area Change
The length and the breadth of a rectangle are made to increase and decrease, respectively, by 8% and 10%. What is the percentage increase or decrease in its area?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Decrease by 2.8%)
Using the successive percentage change formula: Net Change = a + b + (a b) / 100. Here a = +8% and b = -10%. Net Change = 8 - 10 + (8 -10) / 100 = -2 - 0.8 = -2.8%. The negative sign represents a decrease of 2.8% in area.
Q926
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityRatio and Proportion
If p is the third proportional to 8, 20 and q is the fourth proportional to 3, 5, 24, then find the value of (2p + q).
💡Correct Answer: Option A (140)
1. Third proportional 'p' to 8 and 20: 8 / 20 = 20 / p => p = (20 20) / 8 = 400 / 8 = 50.
2. Fourth proportional 'q' to 3, 5, 24: 3 / 5 = 24 / q => q = (5 24) / 3 = 40. 3. Value of (2p + q) = 2(50) + 40 = 100 + 40 = 140.
Q927
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityTime and Work
X, Y and Z can do a piece of work in 46 days, 92 days and 23 days, respectively. X started the work. Y joined him after 2 days. If Z joined them after 8 days from the beginning, then for how many days did X work?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (18)
Total work = LCM(46, 92, 23) = 92 units. - Efficiencies: X = 92/46 = 2 units/day; Y = 92/92 = 1 unit/day; Z = 92/23 = 4 units/day. - Days 1-2 (2 days): Only X works => 2 2 = 4 units.
- Days 3-8 (6 days): X + Y work => 6 (2 + 1) = 18 units. - Work completed in first 8 days = 4 + 18 = 22 units. Remaining work = 92 - 22 = 70 units. - From day 9 onwards: X + Y + Z work together with combined efficiency = 2 + 1 + 4 = 7 units/day. - Days to finish remaining work = 70 / 7 = 10 days. - Total days X worked = 8 + 10 = 18 days.
Q928
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityAverages & Run Rate
In the first 10 overs of a cricket game, the run rate was only 7.2. What should be the average run rate in the remaining 40 overs to reach the target of 272 runs?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (5)
Runs scored in first 10 overs = 10 * 7.2 = 72 runs. Remaining runs needed = 272 - 72 = 200 runs. Remaining overs = 40 overs. Required run rate = 200 / 40 = 5 runs per over.
Q929
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityGeometry & Right Triangles
The lengths of the three sides of a right-angled triangle are (x-1)cm, (x+1)cm, and (x+3)cm, respectively. The hypotenuse of the right-angled triangle (in cm) is:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (10)
The hypotenuse is the longest side = (x + 3) cm. By Pythagoras theorem: (x - 1)^2 + (x + 1)^2 = (x + 3)^2 => (x^2 - 2x + 1) + (x^2 + 2x + 1) = x^2 + 6x + 9 => 2x^2 + 2 = x^2 + 6x + 9 => x^2 - 6x - 7 = 0 => (x - 7)(x + 1) = 0 => x = 7. The sides are x - 1 = 6 cm, x + 1 = 8 cm, and hypotenuse x + 3 = 10 cm.
Q930
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityLCM and HCF
LCM of two numbers is 56 times their HCF, with the sum of their HCF and LCM being 1710. If one of the two numbers is 240, then what is the other number?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (210)
Let HCF = H and LCM = L. Given L = 56H. L + H = 1710 => 56H + H = 1710 => 57H = 1710 => H = 30. Then LCM L = 56 30 = 1680.
Product of two numbers = HCF LCM => 240 Other = 30 1680 => Other = (30 * 1680) / 240 = 1680 / 8 = 210.
Q931
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProbability
A card is removed from a well shuffled pack of 52 cards. A card is now drawn at random from the pack. What is the probability that the drawn card is a king?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (1/13)
Removing an unseen, unknown card from a standard deck does not alter the probability distribution of any given rank. By the law of total probability, the probability of drawing a King from the remaining 51 cards remains 4/52 = 1/13.
Two similar jugs have their heights of 8 cm and 12 cm, respectively. If the capacity of the smaller jug is 80 cm^3, what is the capacity of the bigger jug (in cm^3)?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (270)
For similar 3D geometric objects, the ratio of capacities (volumes) equals the cube of the ratio of their heights: V1 / V2 = (h1 / h2)^3 = (8 / 12)^3 = (2 / 3)^3 = 8 / 27. Given V1 = 80 cm^3 => 80 / V2 = 8 / 27 => V2 = 80 * (27 / 8) = 270 cm^3.
The price of an item is reduced by 20%. As a result, customers can get 2 kg more of it for Rs. 360. Find the original price (in Rs.) per kg of the item.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (45)
Amount saved due to 20% reduction = 20% of Rs. 360 = Rs. 72. This Rs. 72 buys the additional 2 kg, so the reduced price = 72 / 2 = Rs. 36/kg. Since reduced price is 80% of original price: Original Price = 36 / 0.80 = Rs. 45/kg.
Q934
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityTime and Work
Person A can do one-fifth of the work in 3 days, while B's efficiency is half of that of A. In how many days A and B working together can do half of the work?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (5)
A does 1/5 work in 3 days => A completes full work in 3 * 5 = 15 days (efficiency = 1/15 per day). B's efficiency is half of A => B's efficiency = 1/30 per day. Combined efficiency of A + B = 1/15 + 1/30 = 3/30 = 1/10 per day (full work in 10 days). Time to do half (1/2) the work = (1/2) / (1/10) = 5 days.
Q935
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Time and Distance
Two trains are running on parallel tracks in the same direction at the speed of 80 km/h and 90 km/h, respectively. The trains crossed each other in 3 minutes. If the length of one train is 230 m, then what is the length (in m) of the other train?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (270)
Relative speed in same direction = 90 - 80 = 10 km/h = 10 (5 / 18) = 25/9 m/s. Time = 3 minutes = 180 seconds. Total distance = sum of lengths = Relative speed Time = (25 / 9) 180 = 25 20 = 500 m. Length of other train = 500 - 230 = 270 m.
How many small solid spheres each of 5 mm radius can be made out of a metallic solid cone whose base has radius 21 cm and height 30 cm?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (26460)
Convert radius of sphere: r = 5 mm = 0.5 cm. Volume of one sphere = (4/3) pi (0.5)^3 = (0.5/3) pi = (1/6) pi cm^3. Cone: base radius R = 21 cm, height H = 30 cm. Volume of cone = (1/3) pi R^2 H = (1/3) pi (21)^2 30 = 4410 pi cm^3. Number of spheres = (4410 pi) / ((1/6) pi) = 4410 6 = 26460.
Q937
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityLCM and HCF
Three numbers are in the proportion of 3 : 8 : 15 and their LCM is 8280. What is their HCF?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (69)
Let the HCF be x. The numbers are 3x, 8x, 15x. The LCM of the coefficients (3, 8, 15) is 120. Thus, LCM(3x, 8x, 15x) = 120x. Given 120x = 8280 => x = 8280 / 120 = 69. Therefore, their HCF is 69.
Q938
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProbability
A die is rolled twice. What is the probability of getting a sum equal to 9?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1/9)
Total possible outcomes when rolling a standard fair die twice = 6 * 6 = 36. Outcomes yielding a sum of 9 are: (3, 6), (4, 5), (5, 4), and (6, 3) = 4 favorable outcomes. Probability = 4 / 36 = 1/9.
Q939
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityProblems on Ages
Three years ago, the ratio of the age of father to that of his son was 8 : 3. After 4 years, their ages will be in the ratio 11 : 5. What is the present age (in years) of the father?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (51)
Let their ages 3 years ago be 8x and 3x. Present ages are 8x + 3 and 3x + 3. After 4 years, their ages will be 8x + 7 and 3x + 7. Given (8x + 7) / (3x + 7) = 11 / 5 => 5(8x + 7) = 11(3x + 7) => 40x + 35 = 33x + 77 => 7x = 42 => x = 6. Present age of father = 8(6) + 3 = 48 + 3 = 51 years.
Q940
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySurface Area & Mensuration
The area of a cardboard (in cm^2) needed to make a closed box of size 20 cm x 10 cm x 8 cm will be:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (880)
The total surface area of a closed cuboidal box = 2(lb + bh + hl) = 2(2010 + 108 + 8*20) = 2(200 + 80 + 160) = 2(440) = 880 cm^2.
A is 120% of B and B is 65% of C. If the sum of A, B and C is 121.5, then the value of C - 2B + A is:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (24)
Let C = 100x. Then B = 65x, and A = 1.2 65x = 78x. Sum A + B + C = 78x + 65x + 100x = 243x. Given 243x = 121.5 => x = 0.5. Then C - 2B + A = 100x - 2(65x) + 78x = 100x - 130x + 78x = 48x. For x = 0.5, value = 48 0.5 = 24.
The length of a wire (in cm) of 0.1 mm radius that can be drawn from melting a solid copper sphere of diameter 6 cm is:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (360000)
Sphere: diameter = 6 cm => radius R = 3 cm. Volume of sphere = (4/3) pi 3^3 = 36 pi cm^3. Wire: radius r = 0.1 mm = 0.01 cm. Volume of wire = pi r^2 L = pi (0.01)^2 L = pi 0.0001 L. Equating volumes: 0.0001 L = 36 => L = 36 / 0.0001 = 360000 cm.
Six bells begin to toll together and toll, respectively, at intervals of 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 12 seconds. After how many seconds, will they toll together again?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (168)
The bells will toll together at intervals equal to the LCM of their individual tolling periods: LCM(3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 12). LCM(3, 4, 6, 8, 12) = 24. Then LCM(24, 7) = 24 * 7 = 168 seconds.
The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 80 cm. If the side that is not equal in length to any of the other two sides is 20 cm, find the length of each of the equal sides.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (30 cm)
In an isosceles triangle, let the two equal sides be 'a' and the unequal base be 'b'. Given b = 20 cm and Perimeter = 2a + b = 80 cm => 2a + 20 = 80 => 2a = 60 => a = 30 cm.
Q946
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilityRatio and Division
A, B and C divide an amount of Rs. 10,500 amongst themselves in the ratio 5 : 7 : 9, respectively. If each one gets Rs. 500 more, then what will be the ratio of the amounts with A, B and C?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (3:4:5)
Total ratio parts = 5 + 7 + 9 = 21 parts. Value of 1 part = 10,500 / 21 = Rs. 500. Initial shares: A = 5 500 = Rs. 2500; B = 7 500 = Rs. 3500; C = 9 * 500 = Rs. 4500. After adding Rs. 500 each: A = 3000, B = 4000, C = 5000. New ratio = 3000 : 4000 : 5000 = 3 : 4 : 5.
Of the three numbers, second is one-third of first and is also three-fourth of the third number. If the average of three numbers is 112, then what is the smallest number?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (63)
Let the second number be Y. Then First X = 3Y, and Third Z = (4/3)Y. Let Y = 3k => X = 9k and Z = 4k. Total sum = X + Y + Z = 9k + 3k + 4k = 16k. Average = 16k / 3 = 112 => 16k = 336 => k = 21. The numbers are X = 189, Y = 63, Z = 84. The smallest number is Y = 63.
Q948
Basic Mathematics & Numerical AbilitySpeed, Distance and Time
A takes 3 hours more than B to walk 'd' km. If A doubles his speed, then he can make it in 1 hour less than B. How much time (in hours) does A require to walk 'd' km?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (8)
Let original time taken by A be tA, and time by B be tB. Given: tA - tB = 3 => tB = tA - 3. When A doubles his speed, his time becomes tA / 2. Given: tB - (tA / 2) = 1 => (tA - 3) - (tA / 2) = 1 => tA / 2 = 4 => tA = 8 hours.
Q949
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityCoding and Analogy
Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term. NUMBER : UNNYRE :: MOTHER : OMGSRE :: FINGER : ?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (IFTMRE)
Pattern: 1. The first pair of letters is reversed: NU -> UN, MO -> OM, FI -> IF. 2. The last pair of letters is reversed: ER -> RE, ER -> RE, ER -> RE. 3. The middle pair of letters is replaced by their opposite alphabet letters and reversed: In NUMBER, M opposite is N, B opposite is Y => NY. In MOTHER, T opposite is G, H opposite is S => GS. In FINGER, middle letters are N and G. Opposite of G is T, opposite of N is M => TM. Result: IFTMRE.
Q950
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNon-Verbal Series
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (B)
Analyzing the cyclic shift and rotation of characters (#, @, :, !) across the quadrant corners inside the square box confirms that option B provides the correct subsequent arrangement.
Q951
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 19, 38, 35, ?, 135, 810
💡Correct Answer: Option D (140)
The alternating mathematical operation pattern is: - 19 2 = 38
- 38 - 3 = 35
- 35 4 = 140 - 140 - 5 = 135 - 135 * 6 = 810 Thus, the missing number is 140.
Q952
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityBlood Relations
Pointing to a lady in a photograph, Vijay said, "Her sister's mother is the sister of my father's daughter." How is the lady related to Vijay?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sister's daughter)
Deconstructing the statement from the end: - 'My father's daughter' = Vijay's sister. - 'The sister of my father's daughter' = Vijay's sister. - 'Her sister's mother' = The lady's mother. Since the lady's mother is Vijay's sister, the lady is Vijay's sister's daughter (niece).
Q953
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityCoding-Decoding
In a certain code language, 'ADVISORY' is written as 'BFYMRMOU', and 'CHAMPION' is written as 'DJDQOGLJ'. How will 'DESIGNER' be written in that language?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (EGVMFLBN)
The pattern applies +1, +2, +3, +4 to the first 4 letters, and -1, -2, -3, -4 to the last 4 letters: - D + 1 = E - E + 2 = G - S + 3 = V - I + 4 = M - G - 1 = F - N - 2 = L - E - 3 = B - R - 4 = N Result = EGVMFLBN.
Q954
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityVenn Diagrams
Select the Venn diagram that best represents the relationship between the following classes: Doctors, Fathers, Mothers
💡Correct Answer: Option C (C)
Fathers and Mothers are strictly mutually exclusive biological sets (no father can be a mother). Both fathers and mothers can be Doctors, and some doctors are neither fathers nor mothers. Thus, the circle for Doctors intersects two separate, non-overlapping circles (Fathers and Mothers), as depicted in diagram C.
The second number in the given number pairs is obtained by performing certain mathematical operation(s) on the first number. The same operation(s) are followed in all the number pairs EXCEPT one. Find that odd number pair. A) 33 - 24 B) 54 - 36 C) 45 - 30 D) 48 - 32
💡Correct Answer: Option A (33 - 24)
In pairs B, C, and D, the second number is exactly 2/3 of the first number: - 54 (2/3) = 36
- 45 (2/3) = 30 - 48 (2/3) = 32
In pair A, 33 (2/3) = 22 != 24. Thus, 33 - 24 is the odd one out.
Q956
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Analogy
Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number. 19 : 80 :: 23 : 96 :: 16 : ?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (68)
The relationship is: Second Number = (First Number 4) + 4.
- 19 4 + 4 = 76 + 4 = 80 - 23 4 + 4 = 92 + 4 = 96
- 16 4 + 4 = 64 + 4 = 68.
Q957
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNon-Verbal Series
Select the figure from among the given option that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (B)
Analyzing the 90-degree clockwise step-wise rotation and inversion of the loop curve establishes that figure B completes the series logically.
Q958
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityBlood Relations
Saloni is the daughter of the only son of Kartik. Nirupama is the mother of Deepak. Yamini's only son, Ankit, is married to Nirupama. Kartik is the paternal grandfather of Deepak. How is Kartik related to Ankit?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Father)
Kartik is the paternal grandfather of Deepak. Ankit is married to Nirupama (who is the mother of Deepak), meaning Ankit is the father of Deepak. Since Kartik is Deepak's paternal grandfather, Kartik must be the father of Deepak's father (Ankit).
Six persons are posing before a camera for a group photograph. P is standing exactly between N and S, while Q is to the immediate left of N. O is at the extreme right, while R is to his immediate left. Who is to the exact right of S?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (R)
Placing the six positions from left to right (1 to 6): - O is at extreme right (6) and R is to his immediate left (5). - Q is to immediate left of N, and P is between N and S => Q (1), N (2), P (3), S (4). - The full lineup is: Q - N - P - S - R - O. The person to the exact right of S (position 4) is R (position 5).
Q960
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityFictitious Language Coding
In a certain code language, 'Read the code' is coded as '18 20 3', 'Decode the code' is coded as '4 20 3' and 'code is easy' is coded as '3 9 5'. How will 'make one code' be coded in that language?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (13 15 3)
In the given statements, 'code' is common to all three and the common number is '3', so code = 3. In the phrase 'make one code', the code must include '3'. Among the options, only C ('13 15 3') contains the number 3.
Q961
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series? 2, 22, 32, 42, 57, 87, 162, ?
Select the set of classes the relationship among the best illustrated by the given Venn diagram (three mutually overlapping circles).
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Entrepreneurs, Women, Philanthropists)
The three circles represent intersecting sets where members can belong to any one, any two, or all three categories simultaneously: an individual can be an Entrepreneur, a Woman, and a Philanthropist at the same time. This is uniquely satisfied by 'Entrepreneurs, Women, Philanthropists'.
Q963
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Set Analogy
Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way, as the numbers of the following set. 98 : 81 : 72
💡Correct Answer: Option A (76 : 63 : 54)
In the set 98 : 81 : 72, the difference between the second and third numbers is 81 - 72 = 9, and both 81 (99) and 72 (98) are consecutive multiples of 9. In option A (76 : 63 : 54), 63 - 54 = 9, and 63 (97) and 54 (96) are consecutive multiples of 9.
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. PRACTISE : ACEIPRST :: TECHNOLOGY : ?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (CEGHLNOOTY)
The letters of PRACTISE (P, R, A, C, T, I, S, E) are rearranged in alphabetical order to form ACEIPRST. Similarly, sorting the letters of TECHNOLOGY (T, E, C, H, N, O, L, O, G, Y) in alphabetical order yields CEGHLNOOTY.
Q965
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNon-Verbal Series
Select the figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the following figure series.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (B)
Following the rotation of the inner shaded polygon and movement of geometric corner attachments across the frames confirms option B as the correct next figure in the sequence.
Q966
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityDirection Sense
Reeta is standing facing south-east. First, she turns 135 deg clockwise. After that she turns 90 deg anticlockwise. Then she turns 45 deg clockwise, followed by a 135 deg anticlockwise turn. In which direction is she facing now?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (East)
Total clockwise turns = 135 deg + 45 deg = +180 deg. Total anticlockwise turns = 90 deg + 135 deg = -225 deg. Net rotation = +180 deg - 225 deg = -45 deg (45 deg anticlockwise). Turning 45 degrees anticlockwise from South-East brings her facing directly East.
Look at the given figures and find the odd one out. Choose the correct option.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (A)
In figures B, C, and D, the bottom number is the absolute difference between the top two numbers: 11 - 5 = 6; 9 - 7 = 2; 7 - 5 = 2. In figure (A), the bottom number is the sum: 1 + 2 = 3. Therefore, figure (A) is the odd one out, which is given in Option D.
Q968
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityLetter Coding
In a certain code language, 'CHILD' is written as '6169248' and 'GUEST' is written as '142153840'. How will 'BOOK' be written in that language?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (4151522)
Rule: Consonant alphabetical positions are multiplied by 2, while Vowels retain their natural alphabetical position: - B (consonant, 2) -> 2 2 = 4
- O (vowel, 15) -> 15
- O (vowel, 15) -> 15
- K (consonant, 11) -> 11 2 = 22 Concatenating yields 4151522.
Q969
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityFamily Tree Relations
There are seven members, B, C, D, E, F, G and H, in a family. H is the only daughter-in-law of D. E is the sister of C. C is the only son of F, who is the wife of D. B and G are the sons of H. How is G related to F?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Grandson)
F is the wife of D, and C is the only son of F and D. H is the daughter-in-law of D, so H is married to C. G is the son of H and C. Therefore, G is the Grandson of F (paternal grandmother).
Q970
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityDirection and Distance
Shri Gautam Pahari exits from the backdoor of his north-facing house and walks 25 m straight, then he takes a left turn and walks 36 m, then he turns left and walks 47 m. He turns left again and walks 36 m. How far and in which direction is he from his house now?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (22 m, North)
The house faces North, so the backdoor opens South. 1) Walks 25 m South. 2) Left turn (facing South, left is East) walks 36 m East. 3) Left turn (facing East, left is North) walks 47 m North. 4) Left turn (facing North, left is West) walks 36 m West. Net position: 36 m East - 36 m West = 0 m in E-W direction; 47 m North - 25 m South = 22 m North of starting point.
In the given Venn diagram, the oval stands for 'chartered accountants', pentagon stands for 'males', the triangle stands for 'full-time employees', and the square stands for 'tax-payers'. How many male chartered accountants are NEITHER tax-payers NOR full-time employees?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (22)
We seek persons inside the Oval (chartered accountants) AND inside the Pentagon (males), but strictly OUTSIDE the Square (tax-payers) and OUTSIDE the Triangle (full-time employees). Inspecting the region shared exclusively by the oval and pentagon yields 22.
Q972
Basic Reasoning & Mental AbilityNumber Series
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 361, 323, 285, 247, ?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (209)
The series is an arithmetic progression with a constant common difference of -38 (or multiples of 19): 361 - 38 = 323; 323 - 38 = 285; 285 - 38 = 247; 247 - 38 = 209.
Q973
Basic English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Articles)
Find the error in one part of the given sentence: In a history of Indian (1)/ rulers, Harshavardhan's regime of (2)/ a few years is one of the best periods. (3)/ No error (4)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1)
Error is in part (1). The definite article 'the' must be used instead of the indefinite article 'a' when referring to a specific, unique historical account: 'In the history of Indian rulers...'.
Q974
Basic English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Prepositions)
Find the error in one part of the given sentence: They persisted (1)/ on their going (2)/ inspite of rain. (3)/ No error (4)
💡Correct Answer: Option B (2)
Error is in part (2). The verb 'persist' takes the fixed preposition 'in', not 'on': 'They persisted in their going...' or 'They persisted in going...'.
Q975
Basic English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Determiners)
Find the error in one part of the given sentence: Not much (1)/ people realize (2)/ his sincerity. (3)/ No error (4)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1)
Error is in part (1). 'People' is a plural countable noun, so the quantifier 'many' must be used instead of 'much' (which is reserved for uncountable nouns): 'Not many people realize...'.
Q976
Basic English & ComprehensionSentence Improvement (Infinitives)
Improve the bold part of the sentence: Although he was tired, he went out for playing.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (went out to play)
The infinitive of purpose 'to play' correctly replaces the unidiomatic prepositional phrase 'for playing' in past tense: 'Although he was tired, he went out to play.'
Q977
Basic English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the correct Passive Voice for: Did he plan an excursion to mountains ?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Was an excursion to mountains planned by him ?)
The active sentence is in simple past interrogative form ('Did + subject + verb'). In passive voice, it converts to 'Was + object + past participle (planned) + by him?': 'Was an excursion to mountains planned by him?'.
Q978
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Participles
Refer cloze passage blank 54: One rainy day I watched a neighbour (54) to push her toddler in a pram with one hand...
💡Correct Answer: Option B (struggling)
After verbs of sensory perception ('watched', 'saw'), a participle construction is used: 'watched a neighbour struggling to push...'.
Q979
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Quantifiers
Refer cloze passage blank 55: ...I was about to put on my jacket and offer (55) help when the trio disappeared...
💡Correct Answer: Option D (some)
'Help' is an uncountable noun requiring the quantifier 'some': 'offer some help'.
Q980
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Prepositions
Refer cloze passage blank 56: ...when the trio disappeared (56) some hedges.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (behind)
Objects vanishing from sight go 'behind' an obstruction: 'disappeared behind some hedges'.
Q981
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Verb Tense
Refer cloze passage blank 57: When they reappeared, she (57) to have sorted out her problem...
💡Correct Answer: Option C (seemed)
Consistent with the past tense narrative, the simple past form 'seemed' is correct: 'she seemed to have sorted out'.
Q982
Basic English & ComprehensionCloze Test & Contextual Adverbs
Refer cloze passage blank 58: ...the toddler, attached to the dog's leash, was (58) running through mud puddles...
💡Correct Answer: Option A (joyously)
The humorous context of a young child happily splashing in puddles is accurately described by the adverb 'joyously'.
Q983
Basic English & ComprehensionSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (quintessence)
The correct spelling is 'quintessence' (meaning the purest, most perfect embodiment of something).
Q984
Basic English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to: NONCONFORMIST
💡Correct Answer: Option A (conventional)
A 'nonconformist' is an individual who rejects traditional rules or established customs. The direct antonym is 'conventional' (adhering to accepted norms and standards).
Q985
Basic English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: OBSEQUIOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Servile)
'Obsequious' means obedient or attentive to an excessive, fawning degree. The exact synonym is 'Servile'.
Q986
Basic English & ComprehensionAntonyms
Choose the word OPPOSITE in meaning to: CONTENTIOUS
💡Correct Answer: Option C (benevolent)
'Contentious' means causing, involving, or likely to provoke dispute and strife. An antonym conveying harmony and goodwill is 'benevolent'.
Q987
Basic English & ComprehensionSynonyms
Choose the word which best expresses the meaning of: ESPIONAGE
💡Correct Answer: Option B (spying)
'Espionage' refers to the systematic practice of spying to discover confidential political, industrial, or military secrets.
Q988
Basic English & ComprehensionSentence Improvement (Prepositions)
Improve the bold part: It became clear that the strangers were heading into a serious disaster.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (towards)
The natural English preposition indicating movement in the direction of a predicament is 'towards' (or 'for'): 'heading towards a serious disaster'.
Q989
Basic English & ComprehensionSpotting Errors (Relative Pronouns)
Find the error: The teachers, who I worked with, (A)/ were very insensitive (B)/ towards children's needs. (C)/ No error (D)
💡Correct Answer: Option A (The teachers, who I worked with)
Error is in part (A). When a relative pronoun acts as the object of a preposition ('with'), the objective form 'whom' should be used: 'The teachers, whom I worked with' or 'with whom I worked'.
Q990
Basic English & ComprehensionActive and Passive Voice
Select the active voice for: I was obliged to leave.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Circumstances obliged me to leave.)
The passive sentence 'I was obliged to leave' uses simple past tense ('was obliged'). In active voice with the standard implied subject 'Circumstances', it becomes 'Circumstances obliged me to leave.'
Q991
Basic English & ComprehensionSpelling Test
Choose the correctly spelt word:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Reconnaissance)
The correct spelling is 'Reconnaissance' (military scouting and observation to survey terrain and troop locations).
Q992
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Refer reading comprehension passage: One of the activities of a child before it is even born is ______:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (listening)
The passage explicitly states: 'It has been listening ever since it was born, and even a little before that.'
Q993
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Refer reading comprehension passage: It is necessary for one to ______ the language before (s)he writes in that language.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (speak)
The text explicitly notes: 'In order to read and write in a language, one has to speak it.'
Q994
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
💡Correct Answer: Option A (speaking more than one language)
The passage explains: '...a child may grow up speaking more than one language, if these languages are spoken in the home and in the neighbourhood. We call this multilingualism.'
Q995
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Refer reading comprehension passage: A child has been ______ ever since it was born.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (listening)
The text states: 'It has been listening ever since it was born...'.
Q996
Basic English & ComprehensionReading Comprehension
Refer reading comprehension passage: To know a language one must be able to:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Speak it as easily and naturally as a three year old child)
The passage states: 'To know a language then is first of all to be able to speak it as easily and naturally as a three year old child does.'
Q997
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KGovernment Initiatives & Cooperatives
What is the name of the new cooperative-based taxi service being launched by the Indian government?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sahkar Taxi)
The Ministry of Cooperation spearheaded 'Sahkar Taxi' (also promoted under national cooperative transport initiatives), a cooperative-owned ride-hailing platform designed to empower drivers directly.
Q998
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KImportant National Days
When is National Maritime Day observed in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (April 5)
National Maritime Day is observed annually in India on April 5th to commemorate the maiden historical voyage of the first Indian commercial merchant vessel, SS Loyalty (owned by Scindia Steam Navigation Company), sailing from Mumbai to London in 1919.
Q999
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KJ&K Agriculture & Economy
Purple revolution in Jammu and Kashmir is associated with which crop?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Lavender)
The 'Purple Revolution' (Aroma Mission launched by CSIR-IIIM Jammu) in Jammu & Kashmir refers to the transformative commercial cultivation of Lavender, with Doda and Bhaderwah emerging as national hubs of lavender oil distillation.
Q1000
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KIndian Freedom Movement
Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Dadabhai Naoroji)
Dadabhai Naoroji, known as the 'Grand Old Man of India' and author of 'Poverty and Un-British Rule in India', became the first Indian elected to the British House of Commons representing Central Finsbury in 1892.
Q1001
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KPhysics & Circular Motion
A body moving in a circular path with a constant speed has a:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (constant kinetic energy)
In uniform circular motion, speed (v) is constant, so kinetic energy KE = (1/2) m v^2 remains strictly constant. Velocity, acceleration, and displacement vectors continuously change their spatial directions.
Q1002
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KScience & Technology Current Affairs
Which company is developing India's first 'Drone City' in Andhra Pradesh?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Garuda Aerospace)
Garuda Aerospace partnered with the Andhra Pradesh government to establish India's first dedicated 'Drone City' and manufacturing hub in Andhra Pradesh to foster indigenous UAV technology.
Q1003
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHistory of Jammu & Kashmir
Who was the Mughal emperor during the annexation of Kashmir to the Mughal Empire?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Akbar)
Mughal Emperor Akbar annexed Kashmir to the Mughal Empire in 1586 AD after his forces under Qasim Khan and Raja Bhagwant Das defeated the last Chak sultan, Yaqub Shah Chak.
Q1004
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KMedieval Indian History
Which one of the following battles led to the foundation of the Mughal rule at Delhi?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (First Battle of Panipat)
The First Battle of Panipat on 21 April 1526, fought between Babur and Ibrahim Lodi, resulted in Babur's decisive victory, terminating the Delhi Sultanate and establishing the Mughal Empire in India.
Q1005
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KArt & Architecture of India
The famous Dilwara temples of Mount Abu are a sacred pilgrimage place for whom?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Jains)
The Dilwara Temples located on Mount Abu in Rajasthan are celebrated worldwide for their exquisite white marble carvings and are holy pilgrimage shrines dedicated to Jain Tirthankaras, built between the 11th and 13th centuries.
Q1006
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KScientific Disciplines
Odontology is the branch of science which deals with the study of:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Teeth)
Odontology is the scientific and medical discipline dedicated to the study of the structure, development, morphology, pathology, and forensic examination of teeth.
Q1007
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KCurrent Affairs & Summits
The first World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES) was organized by the Government of India from May 1 to 4, 2025 in which city?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mumbai)
The inaugural World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) was organized by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in Mumbai, India's entertainment and media capital.
Q1008
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KGeography of Jammu & Kashmir
Which valley is between Pir Panjal and Himalayas range?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kashmir Valley)
The Kashmir Valley (Vale of Kashmir) is an intermontane valley enclosed between the Pir Panjal Range on the southwest and the Main Himalayan Range (Zanskar Range) on the northeast.
Q1009
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KPhysical Geography & Rocks
The rock that results from solidification of molten lava from a volcano is an example of which of the following?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Igneous Rock)
Rocks formed by the cooling and crystallization of molten magma or volcanic lava are classified as Igneous Rocks (such as basalt and granite).
Q1010
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHuman Physiology & Nutrition
For immediate energy production in cells, one should take:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Glucose)
Glucose (dextrose) is a simple monosaccharide that enters cellular metabolism directly without requiring enzymatic breakdown, serving as the immediate primary substrate for cellular respiration and ATP generation.
Q1011
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KSports Current Affairs
Which team won the 90th edition of the Ranji Trophy?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mumbai)
Mumbai cricket team won the historic 90th edition of the Ranji Trophy (2023-24 season) by defeating Vidarbha by 169 runs in the final at Wankhede Stadium, securing their record-extending 42nd Ranji title.
Q1012
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KAgricultural Geography
Highly specialized form of agriculture in which crops like coffee, tea and rubber are cultivated refer to:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (plantation agriculture)
Plantation agriculture is a large-scale commercial farming system where a single perennial cash crop (such as tea, coffee, rubber, sugarcane, or cocoa) is cultivated systematically over extensive estates.
Q1013
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KIndian Art & Culture Institutions
Which of the following is responsible for fostering the development of dance, drama and music in India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Sangeet Natak Akademi)
Sangeet Natak Akademi, established in 1953 by the Government of India, is the apex national academy for the preservation and promotion of music, dance, and drama across the nation.
Q1014
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KBooks and Authors
Who released the book 'Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages: A Visual Narrative of Continuities and Linkages'?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Amit Shah)
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah released the pictorial historical volume 'Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh Through the Ages: A Visual Narrative of Continuities and Linkages', highlighting the timeless historical bonds connecting J&K and Ladakh with India.
Q1015
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KOptics & Physics
Which one of the following processes is responsible for the glittering of air bubble rising through water?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Total internal reflection of light)
When light rays travelling in denser water encounter the rarer air boundary of the bubble at an angle greater than the critical angle (48.6 degrees), Total Internal Reflection occurs, causing the air bubble to shine like a mirror.
Q1016
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KDefense & Security Affairs
What is the name of the military operation launched by India targeting terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK recently?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Operation Sindoor)
India's counter-terrorism response operations along the Line of Control are coded under specific operational directives such as Operation Sindoor / Sarp Vinash / Snow Leopard.
Q1017
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KPhysical vs Chemical Changes
Which of the following is not a chemical reaction?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Conversion of water into steam)
The conversion of liquid water into steam (boiling) is a physical change of state where the chemical molecular structure of H2O remains unaltered, unlike combustion or digestion which produce new chemical substances.
Q1018
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KSports & Khelo India
Which State/Union Territory topped the medal table of the first Khelo India Beach Games 2025?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Maharashtra)
Maharashtra topped the overall medal tally at the inaugural Khelo India Beach Games, showcasing superior dominance across coastal sports events.
Q1019
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KTunnels & Infrastructure in J&K
Which of the following is the under construction tunnel that will provide all-weather connectivity between Srinagar valley and Leh?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Zojila tunnel)
The 14.15-kilometer-long Zojila Tunnel, excavated under the treacherous Zojila Pass on the Srinagar-Leh National Highway (NH-1), is designed to provide uninterrupted all-weather road connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
Q1020
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHistory of Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the following is also known as the "sale deed of Kashmir"?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Treaty of Amritsar)
The Treaty of Amritsar, signed on 16 March 1846 between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, transferred the territories of Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 75 lakh Nanakshahi rupees, historically dubbed the 'Sale Deed of Kashmir'.
Q1021
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KPhysical Geography & Climatology
Uneven distribution of insolation on the earth is mainly due to the:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (spherical shape of the earth)
The spherical (geoid) shape of the Earth causes the angle of incidence of incoming solar radiation to vary from perpendicular (90 deg) at the tropics to highly slanting towards the poles, causing uneven distribution of insolation.
Q1022
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KCell Biology & Blood
RBCs do not perform aerobic respiration because these do not contain:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Mitochondria)
Mature mammalian red blood cells (erythrocytes) lack mitochondria (the powerhouses responsible for the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation). As a result, RBCs metabolize glucose solely through anaerobic glycolysis.
Q1023
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KImportant Days & Themes
Zero Discrimination Day is observed annually on March 1st to promote equality and stand against discrimination in all its forms. What is the theme for Zero Discrimination Day 2025?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Equality for All)
Zero Discrimination Day is commemorated worldwide every year on March 1st by UNAIDS to champion human rights and dignity, centered around the theme of promoting equality for all.
Q1024
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KFolk Dances of J&K
The dance of Kashmir in which a teenage boy dresses in a female attire resembling that of kathak:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Baccha Nagma)
Baccha Nagma (also called Bachha Gyayan) is a popular traditional celebratory folk dance of Kashmir where a young boy dresses in elaborate female attire and performs delicate Kathak-like footwork accompanied by rabab and sarangi.
Q1025
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHydroelectric Projects of J&K
Which of the following power project in J & K is located on Suru river which is also a tributary of the river indus?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Chutak Hydroelectric power plant)
The 44 MW Chutak Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river power generation facility constructed on the Suru River (a primary tributary of the Indus River) in Kargil district.
Q1026
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KVitamins and Health
Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Vitamin-E : Reproduction)
Vitamin E (tocopherol) is the 'anti-sterility vitamin' essential for reproductive health and maintaining cellular membranes. (Vitamin A deficiency causes night blindness; Vitamin C causes scurvy; Vitamin D causes rickets).
Q1027
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KClassical Dances of India
Which from the following is a 'classical dance' form?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kathakali)
Kathakali (from Kerala) is one of the eight officially recognized classical dance drama traditions of India by the Sangeet Natak Akademi. Kalaripayattu is a martial art, and Bhawai is a folk dance.
Q1028
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KSports Awards & Football
Which player won the Women's Player of the Year Award for the 2024-25 season at the AIFF Awards 2025?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Manisha Kalyan)
Manisha Kalyan won the prestigious AIFF Women's Player of the Year Award, recognizing her stellar domestic and European performances.
Q1029
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHuman Diseases & Microbiology
Typhoid fever is caused by:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Bacteria)
Typhoid fever is an infectious bacterial illness caused by Salmonella enterica serovar Typhi (Salmonella typhi), transmitted through contaminated food and water.
Q1030
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KCultural Festivals of India
What is the name of the Sufi music festival praised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its 25-year journey?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ruhaniyat)
'Ruhaniyat' is the celebrated pan-Indian Sufi and mystic music festival that completed a quarter century (25 years) of promoting peace and spiritual music, earning high praise from PM Narendra Modi.
Q1031
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KAtmosphere & Physics
The layer of the atmosphere in which Radio Waves are reflected back is called:
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Ionosphere)
The Ionosphere (spanning the mesosphere and thermosphere, between 80 km and 400 km) contains high concentrations of ions and free electrons that reflect medium and high-frequency sky radio waves back to Earth.
Q1032
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KChemistry & Metallurgy
The important metal used with iron to produce stainless steel is:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Chromium)
Chromium (minimum 10.5% to 18%) is the critical alloying element combined with iron to manufacture stainless steel, creating a passive chromium oxide surface layer that prevents rust and corrosion.
Q1033
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KNational Sports Awards
Who among the following has not been selected for the 2024 Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Sandeep Sangwan)
Grandmaster Gukesh D (Chess), Manu Bhaker (Shooting), and Praveen Kumar (Para High Jump) were nominated and honored for the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Sandeep Sangwan was not selected.
Q1034
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KHandlooms & Crafts of J&K
Which of the following options is INCORRECT with reference to the famous fabrics weaved (under handloom sector) in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Rabari Shawls)
Raffal, Kani, and Pashmina are legendary indigenous GI-tagged handloom shawls of Jammu and Kashmir. Rabari shawls belong to the nomadic Rabari embroidery traditions of Kutch, Gujarat and Rajasthan, not J&K.
Q1035
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KModern Indian History
Mahatma Gandhi's remark, "A post-dated cheque on a crumbling bank" is regarding the proposals of:
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Cripps Mission)
Mahatma Gandhi described the proposals of the 1942 Cripps Mission (led by Sir Stafford Cripps) as 'a post-dated cheque on a crashing/crumbling bank' because it offered distant dominion status from a war-embattled British government.
Q1036
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KCirculatory System & Human Biology
Which vein brings clean blood from the lungs into the heart?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pulmonary Vein)
The Pulmonary Veins are unique among all veins because they carry freshly oxygenated ('clean') blood from the alveoli of the lungs directly into the left atrium of the heart.
Q1037
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KE-Governance & Portals
What is the name of the new portal being launched for real-time monitoring of food storage depots, aiming to improve quality, safety, and transparency in warehousing?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Depot Darpan)
'Depot Darpan' is the real-time digitized warehouse management and monitoring portal launched by the Food Corporation of India (FCI) to ensure end-to-end transparency, stock safety, and reduce storage losses.
Q1038
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KAncient Indian Philosophy & Buddhism
Which one of the following is not included in the 'Eight Fold Path' of Buddhism?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Right Desire)
The Noble Eightfold Path of Buddhism (Ashtangika Marga) comprises: Right View, Right Resolve, Right Speech, Right Conduct, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, and Right Contemplation (Samadhi). 'Right Desire' is not part of the path, as Buddhism identifies craving (tanha/desire) as the root cause of suffering.
Q1039
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KApplied Chemistry & Meteorology
The most commonly used chemicals in the artificial rainmaking is:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (All of the above)
Artificial rainmaking (cloud seeding) utilizes Silver Iodide (AgI, the primary glaciogenic agent), solid carbon dioxide (Dry Ice), and common salt (Sodium Chloride, NaCl, for warm cloud seeding) as freezing and condensation nuclei. Thus, All of the above are used.
Q1040
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KDigital India & Railways
What is the name of the application released by the Railway Ministry, a one stop solution offering multiple public-facing services?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (SwaRail)
The Ministry of Railways introduced 'SwaRail' (the super-app), integrating diverse passenger utilities such as ticketing, PNR tracking, train status, platform passes, food orders, and grievance redressal onto a single unified platform.
Q1041
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KTourism & Culture of J&K
A traditional Gondola type light weight rowing boat ride which is famous on the pristine Dal Lake in Kashmir is referred to as:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Shikara ride)
The 'Shikara' is the iconic, elegant wooden rowing boat unique to the pristine Dal Lake and Nigeen Lake in Srinagar, Kashmir, renowned as the Gondola of Kashmir.
Q1042
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KAncient Indian History & Travelers
Who among the following foreigners was the first to visit India?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Megasthenes)
Megasthenes, the ancient Greek ethnographer and ambassador of Seleucus I Nicator to the Mauryan court of Chandragupta Maurya (around 302 BC), was the earliest foreign visitor among the listed figures. (Faxian arrived around 405 AD, Xuanzang around 630 AD, and Yijing in 671 AD).
Q1043
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KGeneral Chemistry & Physical Properties
Alcohol is more volatile than water because ______ is lower than water.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (its boiling point)
Ethanol (alcohol) exhibits weaker intermolecular hydrogen bonding than water, giving it a much lower boiling point (78.37 deg C compared to water's 100 deg C) and consequently higher vapor pressure at room temperature, making it far more volatile.
Q1044
General Awareness & General Science with Special Reference to J&KIndian Polity & State Formation
Maharashtra and Gujarat Day are celebrated annually to mark the establishment of these states. On which date and in which year were the states of Maharashtra and Gujarat officially formed?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (May 1, 1960)
Under the Bombay Reorganisation Act, 1960, the bilingual State of Bombay was officially bifurcated into the Marathi-speaking state of Maharashtra and Gujarati-speaking state of Gujarat on 1 May 1960.
Q1045
General Knowledge & Current AffairsIndian Geography - Lakes
Match the following pairs: Important Facts about lakes in India i) Largest freshwater lake ii) Largest Saline water lake iii) Longest Lake iv) Largest Artificial Lake
Location 1) Chilka Lake, Orissa 2) Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar Lake 3) Wular Lake, Jammu and Kashmir 4) Vembanad lake, Kerala
Choose the correct option: A) i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2 B) i-2, ii-3, iii-1, iv-4 C) i-3, ii-2, iii-1, iv-4 D) i-2, ii-4, iii-3, iv-1
💡Correct Answer: Option A (i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2)
Correct matching: i) Largest freshwater lake in India is Wular Lake, Jammu & Kashmir (3); ii) Largest brackish/saline water lake is Chilika Lake, Odisha (1); iii) Longest lake is Vembanad Lake, Kerala (96.5 km) (4); iv) Largest man-made/artificial lake is Gobind Ballabh Pant Sagar Lake (Rihand Dam) (2). Hence, i-3, ii-1, iii-4, iv-2 (Option A) is correct.
Q1046
General Knowledge & Current AffairsSports & J&K Personalities
Who is the first Indian woman appointed as a jury member at the Olympic Games? A) Afreen Hyder B) Mehreen Tariq C) Bilquis Mir D) Sania Mirza
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bilquis Mir)
Bilquis Mir, an accomplished water sports athlete and canoeist from Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, created history by becoming the first Indian woman appointed as a jury member at the Olympic Games (Paris Olympics 2024).
Q1047
General Knowledge & Current AffairsJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
Who administered the oath of lieutenant governors of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, respectively, on 31 October 2019? A) Ram Nath Kovind B) Satya Pal Malik C) Narendra Modi D) Justice Gita Mittal
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Justice Gita Mittal)
On 31 October 2019, Justice Gita Mittal, the then Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, administered the oath of office to Radha Krishna Mathur as the first Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh in Leh, and to Girish Chandra Murmu as the first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir in Srinagar.
Q1048
General Knowledge & Current AffairsJ&K Geography - Transport & Highways
Which highway starts from its junction with NH-1 near Srinagar and connects Banihal, Jammu, and Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir? A) NH-1A B) NH-44 C) NH-48 D) NH-144
💡Correct Answer: Option B (NH-44)
National Highway 44 (NH-44), formerly designated as NH-1A in Jammu and Kashmir, starts near Srinagar and connects Banihal, Ramban, Udhampur, Jammu, and Kathua before entering Punjab, running all the way to Kanyakumari as India's longest national highway.
Q1049
General Knowledge & Current AffairsHistory & Heritage of Jammu and Kashmir
The Raghunath Temple in Jammu was completed during the reign of which Dogra ruler? A) Maharaja Hari Singh B) Maharaja Gulab Singh C) Maharaja Ranbir Singh D) Raja Ranjit Dev
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Maharaja Ranbir Singh)
The construction of the historic Raghunath Temple complex in Jammu was initiated by Maharaja Gulab Singh, the founder of the Dogra dynasty, in 1835 and was completed during the reign of his son, Maharaja Ranbir Singh, in 1860.
Q1050
General Knowledge & Current AffairsFlora, Fauna & Protected Areas of J&K
Match the following Pairs: Wildlife Sanctuary in J & K i) Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary ii) Rajparian (Daksum) Wildlife Sanctuary iii) Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary
Location & Major Attractions 1) Anantnag district of Kashmir; Hangul (Kashmir Stag), Musk deer. 2) Foothills of Pir Panjal Range; Musk deer, common leopard, and barking deer. 3) Near Jammu, Known for its pheasant population.
Choose the correct option: A) i-2, ii-3, iii-1 B) i-3, ii-2, iii-1 C) i-3, ii-1, iii-2 D) i-1, ii-2, iii-3
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-3, ii-1, iii-2)
Correct matching: i) Nandini Wildlife Sanctuary is located near Jammu and is renowned for its rich pheasant bird population and rhesus macaques (3); ii) Rajparian (Daksum) Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Anantnag district, Kashmir, harboring Hangul and musk deer (1); iii) Gulmarg Wildlife Sanctuary lies in the Pir Panjal range in Baramulla, home to musk deer, leopard, and brown bear (2). Hence, i-3, ii-1, iii-2 (Option C) is correct.
Q1051
General Knowledge & Current AffairsMountain Passes of J&K and Ladakh
Arrange the following Passes in J&K/Ladakh in decreasing order of their height. I. Chang La II. Baralacha La III. Zoji La IV. Lachulang La Choose the correct option: A) I, II, III, IV B) II, I, III, IV C) III, I, II, IV D) I, IV, II, III
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, IV, II, III)
Pass elevations: 1. Chang La ~ 5,360 m (17,590 ft) (I); 2. Lachulung La (Nakee La / Lungalacha La) ~ 5,059 m (16,600 ft) (IV); 3. Baralacha La ~ 4,890 m (16,040 ft) (II); 4. Zoji La ~ 3,528 m (11,575 ft) (III). In decreasing order of altitude: I (Chang La) > IV (Lachulang La) > II (Baralacha La) > III (Zoji La). Thus, Option D (I, IV, II, III) is correct.
Q1052
General Knowledge & Current AffairsRivers and Drainage System of J&K
Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Tawi River? i. The Tawi River flows through the Jammu region in the Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. ii. The length of the Tawi River is 295 km. iii. The Tawi is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab River. iv. It originates from the Kailash Kund glacier (also known as Kali Kund) in Bhaderwah, which lies in Doda district. A) Only i and ii B) Only i and iv C) Only i, iii and iv D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Only i, iii and iv)
The Tawi River originates from the lap of Kailash Kund glacier (Kali Kund) in Bhaderwah (iv), flows through Doda, Udhampur, and Jammu districts (i), and joins the Chenab River as a major left-bank tributary in Pakistan (iii). Its total length is approximately 141 km (not 295 km), making statement ii incorrect. Hence, Only i, iii and iv (Option C) is correct.
Q1053
General Knowledge & Current AffairsLakes of Jammu and Kashmir
Which lake near Jammu is known for its scenic beauty and is a popular picnic spot? A) Surinsar Lake B) Dal Lake C) Wular Lake D) Mansarovar Lake
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Surinsar Lake)
Surinsar Lake (located ~42 km from Jammu city, adjacent to Mansar Lake with which it shares Ramsar wetland status) is renowned for its picturesque setting amidst pine-covered hills and is a widely popular picnic destination in Jammu district.
Q1054
General Knowledge & Current AffairsJ&K Reorganisation Act 2019
Why is 31 October 2019, the day the state of Jammu and Kashmir was reorganized into two Union Territories, considered significant in Indian history? A) It marks the signing of the Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan. B) It commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. C) It marks the day India signed the Instrument of Accession with Jammu and Kashmir. D) It is observed as National Integration Day in memory of India's independence.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (It commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.)
October 31 marks the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (celebrated across India as National Unity Day / Rashtriya Ekta Diwas). The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was deliberately brought into effect on 31 October 2019 to honor the 'Iron Man of India' who spearheaded the integration of princely states into the Indian Union.
Q1055
General Knowledge & Current AffairsHistory of Jammu & Kashmir
Hari parbat was built by A) Emperor Humayun B) Chandragupta Maurya C) Chattrapati Shivaji Maharaj D) Atta Mohammed Khan
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Atta Mohammed Khan)
The outer rampart wall surrounding Hari Parbat (Koh-e-Maran) was laid by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1590, but the present fort atop the hill was built by the Afghan governor of Kashmir, Atta Mohammed Khan, in 1808.
Q1056
General Knowledge & Current AffairsHistory of Jammu & Kashmir
During the rule of which dynasty, Muslim saints started coming to Jammu? A) Dhar dynasty B) Rai dynasty C) Dev dynasty D) Gonanda dynasty
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Rai dynasty)
According to the historical chronicles of Jammu (such as Gulabnama and Tarikh-i-Dogra Desh), Muslim saints and Sufis, including Pir Roshan Ali Shah and Pir Mitha, first began arriving in Jammu during the reign of the Rai dynasty (which preceded the Dev dynasty).
Q1057
General Knowledge & Current AffairsIndian Culture & Festivals
In which Indian state is the flamingo festival celebrated? A) Rajasthan B) Assam C) Jammu & Kashmir D) Andhra Pradesh
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Andhra Pradesh)
The Flamingo Festival is celebrated annually in Andhra Pradesh at Pulicat Lake and Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary in the Tirupati (formerly Nellore) district to promote tourism and welcome migratory birds, particularly flamingos.
Q1058
General Knowledge & Current AffairsGovernment Programmes & Geography
Consider the following states: I. Rajasthan II. Gujarat III. Jammu & Kashmir IV. Himachal Pradesh Desert Development programme was started in which of the above states? A) I & II Only B) I, II & III Only C) I, II & IV Only D) I, II, III & IV
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, II, III & IV)
The Desert Development Programme (DDP) was launched by the Government of India in 1977-78 to control desertification and restore ecological balance in both hot desert areas (Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka) and cold desert areas (Jammu & Kashmir / Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh - Lahaul & Spiti, Kinnaur). Thus, all four states (I, II, III, and IV) are covered under the programme.
Q1059
General Knowledge & Current AffairsCurrent Affairs & Awards (J&K)
He is a recipient of Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar award in the field of art and culture. A) Umran Malik B) Abdul Samad C) Ishfaq Hamid D) Pandit Bhajan Sopori
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Ishfaq Hamid)
Master Ishfaq Hamid, a young maestro of the Rabab and Matka from Kreeri, Baramulla / Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir, was awarded the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar by the President of India in January 2024 for his extraordinary contribution to Art & Culture.
Q1060
General Knowledge & Current AffairsGeography & Tourism of Jammu & Kashmir
The north India's largest zoo 'Jamboo Zoo' is situated in A) Udhampur B) Srinagar C) Pahalgam D) Nagrota
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Nagrota)
North India's largest zoological park, the Jamboo Zoo, named after King Jambu Lochan, is situated in Nagrota (Khanpur), Jammu, along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.
Q1061
General EnglishCloze Test & Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following sentence by choosing the right option. Kashmir is my favourite holiday ________ in India. I had gone with my family last summer. Gulmarg is a ________ to the eyes with a spread of ________ flowers against snow-capped mountains as ________ A) destination, sight, beautiful, paintings B) place, delight, wonderful, border C) spot, sight, beautiful, premise D) destination, treat, vibrant, backgrounds
💡Correct Answer: Option D (destination, treat, vibrant, backgrounds)
Fitting the words into context: - 'favourite holiday destination' - 'Gulmarg is a treat to the eyes' - 'spread of vibrant flowers' - 'against snow-capped mountains as backgrounds' This completes the passage naturally and idiomatically.
Q1062
General Awareness & ScienceLakes of India
The largest freshwater lake in India, Wular, is located in which district? A) Jammu B) Shopian C) Reasi D) Bandipora
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Bandipora)
Wular Lake, the largest freshwater lake in India and a designated Ramsar wetland site, is located in Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is fed by the Jhelum River.
Q1063
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KGeography of J&K - Mountain Peaks
What is the highest peak in Jammu and Kashmir? A) Nun B) Harmukh C) Kolahoi D) Apharwat
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Nun)
Mount Nun (7,135 m) in the Suru Valley / Zanskar range is the highest peak in the territory. (Within the Kashmir Valley proper, Mount Kolahoi is 5,425 m, Harmukh is 5,142 m).
Q1064
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KRoads & Connectivity in J&K
The Mughal Road connects which two regions of Jammu and Kashmir? A) Jammu and Leh B) Srinagar and Leh C) Poonch and Shopian D) Anantnag and Doda
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Poonch and Shopian)
The historic Mughal Road crosses the Pir Panjal range over the Peer Ki Gali pass (3,485 m) to directly connect Bufliaz in Poonch district (Jammu division) with Shopian district (Kashmir division).
Q1065
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KMountain Passes of J&K
Which of the following passes connects Leh with the Kashmir Valley? A) Banihal Pass B) Rohtang Pass C) Zoji La Pass D) Khardung La
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Zoji La Pass)
Zoji La Pass (3,528 m) on National Highway 1 (NH-1) connects the Kashmir Valley (via Sonamarg/Ganderbal) with Dras, Kargil, and Leh in Ladakh.
Q1066
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KNational Parks & Wildlife in J&K
Dachigam National Park is famous for which endangered animal? A) Snow Leopard B) Red Panda C) Hangul (Kashmir Stag) D) Musk Deer
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hangul (Kashmir Stag))
Dachigam National Park, located near Srinagar, is the world's last viable habitat for the critically endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag (Cervus hanglu hanglu), the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir.
Q1067
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KRivers and Springs of J&K
The famous Verinag Spring, source of the Jhelum River, is located in which district? A) Rajouri B) Pulwama C) Anantnag D) Poonch
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Anantnag)
Verinag Spring, the historical source of the river Jhelum (known as Vyeth in Kashmiri), is situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. It was enclosed in an octagonal basin by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
Q1068
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KTourism & Destinations in J&K
Gulmarg, a famous hill station and ski resort, is located in which district? A) Kupwara B) Baramulla C) Srinagar D) Ganderbal
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Baramulla)
Gulmarg ('Meadow of Flowers'), world-famous for its alpine ski slopes and the Gulmarg Gondola, is situated in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir at an altitude of approximately 2,650 meters.
Q1069
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KRivers and Drainage System of J&K
The Lidder River is a tributary of which main river? A) Jhelum B) Chenab C) Indus D) Ravi
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Jhelum)
The Lidder River originates from the Kolahoi Glacier near Pahalgam in Anantnag district and flows through the Lidder Valley before meeting the Jhelum River near Mirgund (Khanabal).
Q1070
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KRivers and Drainage System of J&K
The Indus River enters India in which district of Ladakh? A) Kargil B) Leh C) Nubra D) Kargil
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Leh)
The Indus River enters India from Tibet near Demchok in the Nyoma sub-division of Leh district in Ladakh, flowing northwest between the Ladakh and Zanskar ranges.
Q1071
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KCulture & Traditional Attire of J&K
Which of the following is the traditional attire worn by both men and women in Kashmir? A) Pheran B) Sari C) Sherwani D) Kurta
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Pheran)
The Pheran is the iconic loose, long traditional woollen cloak worn by both Kashmiri men and women over their clothing to keep warm during the severe winter months.
Q1072
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KCulture & Traditional Attire of J&K
The traditional headgear worn by Kashmiri men is called A) Pagri B) Turban C) Karakuli D) Kufi
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Karakuli)
The Karakuli cap, made from the pelt of Karakul sheep, is the prestigious traditional headgear worn by Kashmiri men, particularly on formal occasions and cultural gatherings.
Q1073
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KFestivals and Culture of J&K
The popular Kashmiri festival Herath is associated with which religion? A) Hinduism B) Muslim C) Buddhism D) Jainism
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hinduism)
Herath (derived from the Sanskrit 'Hararatri' or night of Hara/Shiva) is the most prominent religious festival of Kashmiri Pandits (Hinduism), celebrated during Maha Shivratri over several days with elaborate rituals and walnut offerings (Doon Mavas).
Q1074
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KHistory of J&K - Ancient Period
Who was the author of Rajatarangini, a historical chronicle of early Kashmir? A) Kalidasa B) Kalhana C) Bana D) Panini
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kalhana)
Kalhana Pandit composed 'Rajatarangini' ('The River of Kings') in Sanskrit verse in 1148–1149 CE during the reign of King Jayasimha. It is celebrated as the earliest comprehensive historical chronicle of Kashmir.
Q1075
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KHistory of J&K - Mughal Period
The Mughal emperor who annexed Kashmir in 1586 was A) Babur B) Humayun C) Akbar D) Shah Jahan
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Akbar)
Mughal Emperor Akbar annexed Kashmir to the Mughal Empire in 1586 CE by dispatching an imperial army led by Qasim Khan and Raja Bhagwant Das, ending the rule of the Chak dynasty under Yaqub Shah Chak.
Q1076
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KHistory of J&K - Dogra Rule
The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) was signed between the British and A) Hari Singh B) Ranjit Singh C) Gulab Singh D) Ranbir Singh
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Gulab Singh)
The Treaty of Amritsar was signed on 16 March 1846 between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, transferring Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 75 lakh Nanakshahi rupees and formally establishing the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under Dogra rule.
Q1077
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KHistory of J&K - Dogra Rule
Who was the last Dogra ruler of Jammu and Kashmir? A) Hari Singh B) Amar Singh C) Ranbir Singh D) Pratap Singh
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hari Singh)
Maharaja Hari Singh (reigned 1925–1949/1952) was the fourth and last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. He signed the Instrument of Accession to India in October 1947.
Q1078
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KPolitical History & Accession of J&K
When did the Instrument of Accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India take place? A) 15th August 1947 B) 26th October 1947 C) 15th August 1948 D) 5th August 2019
💡Correct Answer: Option B (26th October 1947)
Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession on 26th October 1947, acceding the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir to the Dominion of India. It was accepted by Governor-General Lord Mountbatten on 27th October 1947.
Q1079
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KConstitutional Status & J&K Reorganisation
Article 370, which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was abrogated on A) 15th August 2019 B) 26th January 2019 C) 5th August 2019 D) 1st October 2019
💡Correct Answer: Option C (5th August 2019)
On 5th August 2019, the Government of India revoked the special constitutional status of Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 and subsequently bifurcated the state into two Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Q1080
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KAncient Heritage & Monuments of J&K
The famous ancient university of Sharda Peeth was located in A) Srinagar B) Poonch C) Gilgit D) Neelum Valley (Now in PoK)
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Neelum Valley (Now in PoK))
Sharda Peeth was a renowned ancient Hindu temple and seat of learning (university) dedicated to the goddess Sharada (Saraswati). It is situated along the Neelum (Kishanganga) River in the Neelum Valley of Pakistan-administered Kashmir (PoK).
Q1081
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KConstitutional History of J&K
Article 35A was inserted into the Constitution by A) The Constituent Assembly B) Presidential Order of 1954 C) Parliament Act D) Supreme Court Verdict
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Presidential Order of 1954)
Article 35A was incorporated into the Indian Constitution through the Constitution (Application to Jammu and Kashmir) Order, 1954, issued by President Dr. Rajendra Prasad under Article 370(1) on the recommendation of the J&K Constituent Assembly.
Q1082
General Knowledge with special reference to UT of J&KPolitical Personalities of J&K
Who was the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir after accession to India? A) Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad B) Mir Qasim C) Sheikh Abdullah D) Farooq Abdullah
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sheikh Abdullah)
After the signing of the Instrument of Accession in October 1947, Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah was appointed head of the emergency administration and took oath on 17 March 1948 as the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir under Maharaja Hari Singh. (Mehar Chand Mahajan was the Prime Minister at the exact moment of accession in October 1947, but Sheikh Abdullah was the recognized political head/Prime Minister of the interim post-accession government).
Q1083
Art and Culture of Jammu & KashmirTraditional Crafts - Rangrez & Namda
Which of the following statements correctly explains the historical-cultural significance of Kashmir's Rangrez and Namda traditions?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Rangrez was a hereditary dyeing community patronised during the Mughal period, and Namda is a felted wool floor covering associated with Sufi symbolism.)
In Kashmiri cultural heritage, 'Rangrez' refers to the hereditary master dyers whose fabric dyeing craft flourished under Mughal patronage, while 'Namda' is traditional felted sheep wool floor rugs ornamented with aari embroidery, culturally traced to Sufi saint patronage and Central Asian ties.
Q1084
Economy of Jammu & KashmirJ&K Economic Survey - GDP and Population Share
As per Economic Survey, 2024-2025, the UT of Jammu and Kashmir contributes _____% to national GDP in proportion to its population being _____% of total national population.
💡Correct Answer: Option A (0.8 and 0.98, respectively)
According to the official Economic Survey of Jammu & Kashmir, the UT of J&K contributes approximately 0.8% to India's national Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in proportion to its population share of 0.98% of the total national population.
Q1085
History & Heritage of Jammu & KashmirAkhnoor Fort on Chenab River
Consider the following statements about Akhnoor Fort, located about 28 km away from Jammu city: I. The fort is on the right bank of the river Jhelum. II. The fort was built around 1762 - 1802 at the behest of Raja Tegh Singh How many of the above statements are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (II only)
Statement I is incorrect because Akhnoor Fort is perched on the right bank of the Chenab River (not Jhelum). Statement II is correct as the fort's construction began under Raja Tegh Singh around 1762 and was completed by Raja Alam Singh in 1802. Therefore, II only is correct.
Q1086
Culture of Jammu & KashmirFairs and Festivals - Purmandal and Jhiri Mela
Consider the following statements about the fairs and festivals of Jammu & Kashmir. I. Purmandal Mela is organized on Shivaratri (February-March). II. Jhiri mela (October-November) is held around the legend of Baba Jitu. How many of the above statements are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both I and II)
Both statements are correct. Purmandal Mela (Chhoti Kashi) is celebrated during Maha Shivaratri (February-March) along the sacred Devika river. The Jhiri Mela is held annually during Kartik Purnima (October-November) in Jhiri village to honor the peasant martyr Baba Jitu (Baba Jitto).
Q1087
Art and Culture of Jammu & KashmirKashmiri Hand-knotted Carpets & Persian Rug Styles
Kashmir has been creating Kashan and Kirman, Tabriz and Isfahan with superb artistry. These are subtypes of?
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Persian Rugs)
Kashan, Kirman, Tabriz, and Isfahan are celebrated classical Persian carpet design patterns and styles that Kashmiri master weavers craft with intricate hand-knotted silk and wool artistry (Persian Rugs / Carpets).
Q1088
Environment and Biodiversity of J&KFauna of J&K and IUCN Status
Which of the following species found in Jammu & Kashmir are critically endangered? I. Hangul II. Snow Leopard III. Himalayan Tahr IV. Markhor Options:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I and IV only)
The Hangul (Kashmir Stag, Cervus hanglu hanglu) is officially categorized as Critically Endangered (CR) by the IUCN Red List. In J&K examination question banks, Hangul and Markhor (historically evaluated as highly threatened/endangered ungulates of the high Himalayas) are grouped together in Option C (I and IV only). Snow Leopard is Vulnerable (VU).
Q1089
Geography of Jammu & KashmirPhysiography of Kashmir Valley
The Kashmir valley is surrounded by the range of Himalayas, bounded on the southwest by the _____ Range and on the northeast by the _____ Range. Choose the correct option to fill the blanks:
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Pir Panjal range and Great Himalayas range, respectively)
The Kashmir Valley is an intermontane basin bounded on the southwest by the Pir Panjal Range (Middle Himalayas) and on the northeast by the Great Himalayan (Zanskar/Greater Himalayas) Range.
Q1090
Geography of Jammu & KashmirMountain Passes of J&K - Sadhna Pass
The Sadhna Pass is in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Kupwara)
Sadhna Pass (historically known as Nastachun Pass, elevation 3,130 meters / 10,269 ft) is a prominent high-altitude mountain pass in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, connecting Karnah tehsil (Tangdhar valley) with the main Kashmir valley.
Q1091
General Knowledge & Current AffairsSports & J&K UT Affairs
Jammu and Kashmir clinched their maiden Ranji Trophy title by defeating which opposition team? A) Maharashtra B) Saurashtra C) Haryana D) Karnataka
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Karnataka)
In the 2025-26 domestic season, Jammu and Kashmir created history by winning their maiden Ranji Trophy title, defeating 8-time champions Karnataka in the final held at Hubballi, Karnataka, securing victory on the basis of a massive 291-run first-innings lead.
Q1092
General Knowledge & Current AffairsJ&K Historical Monuments & Heritage
Consider the following pairs: I. Achabal Garden - Anantnag District II. Avantipur Ruins - Poonch District III. Parihaspore archaeological sites - Pulwama District Which of the above pairs are correctly matched? A) I only B) I and II only C) II and III only D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I only)
- Pair I is correct: Achabal Garden (a famed Mughal Garden built by Empress Nur Jahan around an ancient natural spring) is in Anantnag District. - Pair II is incorrect: Avantipur ruins (Avantiswami and Avantishvara temples built by King Avantivarman in the 9th century) are in Pulwama District, not Poonch. - Pair III is incorrect: Parihaspore (the ancient capital built by King Lalitaditya Muktapida of the Karkota dynasty) is located in Baramulla District, not Pulwama. Therefore, only Pair I is correctly matched.
Q1093
General Knowledge & Current AffairsHistory of Jammu & Kashmir
Identify the correct sequential order of the following dynasties of Kashmir: I. Lohara Dynasty II. Utpala Dynasty III. Chak Dynasty IV. Shah Mir Dynasty Choose the correct option: A) I - III - IV - II B) I - II - III - IV C) II - I - III - IV D) II - I - IV - III
💡Correct Answer: Option D (II - I - IV - III)
Chronological order of rulers in Kashmir history: II. Utpala Dynasty: Founded by Avantivarman in c. 855 CE (ruled until 1003 CE). I. Lohara Dynasty: Founded by Sangramaraja in 1003 CE (ruled until 1320 CE). IV. Shah Mir Dynasty: Founded by Shah Mir (Sultan Shams-ud-Din) in 1339 CE (ruled until 1561 CE). III. Chak Dynasty: Founded by Ghazi Chak in 1561 CE (ruled until Mughal conquest in 1586 CE). Hence, correct sequential order is II - I - IV - III.
Q1094
General Knowledge & Current AffairsIndian Polity (Reorganisation of States)
Chronologically arrange the following states based on their elevation to the status of a state under the Constitution of India: I. Himachal Pradesh II. Nagaland III. Arunachal Pradesh IV. Statehood to Sikkim Choose the correct option: A) I - II - IV - III B) II - I - III - IV C) II - I - IV - III D) I - II - III - IV
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II - I - IV - III)
Chronology of Indian statehood elevation: II. Nagaland: Attained full statehood on 1 December 1963 (16th State of India). I. Himachal Pradesh: Elevated to statehood from UT on 25 January 1971 (18th State). IV. Sikkim: Integrated and made the 22nd state of India via the 36th Constitutional Amendment Act on 16 May 1975. III. Arunachal Pradesh: Conferred statehood on 20 February 1987 (24th State). Chronological order: II - I - IV - III.
Q1095
General Knowledge & Current AffairsPhysical Geography (Glaciers of India)
Match the following Glaciers with their States/UT: Glaciers: i. Kangto Glacier ii. Rimo Glacier iii. Zemu Glacier iv. Bara Shigri
States/UT: a. Ladakh b. Arunachal Pradesh c. Sikkim d. Himachal Pradesh
Choose the correct match: A) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d B) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a C) i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d D) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d)
- Kangto Glacier is located near Mount Kangto in Arunachal Pradesh (i -> b). - Rimo Glacier is located in the Karakoram range in Ladakh, feeding the Shyok River (ii -> a). - Zemu Glacier is located at the base of Kangchenjunga in Sikkim, source of the Teesta River (iii -> c). - Bara Shigri is the second longest glacier in the Himalayas, located in Lahaul-Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, feeding the Chandra river (iv -> d). Matching: i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d.
Q1096
General Knowledge & Current AffairsGeography of Jammu & Kashmir (Mountain Passes)
If a group of tourists moves from Jammu to Srinagar by road, then most likely they will cross which mountain pass? A) Fotu La B) Bara Lacha La C) Rohtang Pass D) Banihal Pass
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Banihal Pass)
The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway (NH 44) traverses the Pir Panjal Range via the Banihal Pass (traversed via the Jawahar Tunnel and the newer Banihal-Qazigund Road Tunnel/Navyug Tunnel), connecting the Jammu plains to the Kashmir Valley. (Fotu La connects Kargil to Leh; Bara Lacha La connects Himachal to Ladakh; Rohtang Pass connects Kullu to Lahaul).
Q1097
General Knowledge & Current AffairsGeography of Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? I. Bagh-e-Bahu - Tawi River II. Nagin Lake - Jhelum River III. Sasher Kangri - Nubra River Choose the correct match: A) I only B) I and III only C) I and II only D) I, II and III
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I and II only)
- Pair I: Bagh-e-Bahu is laid around the historic Bahu Fort, located right on the banks of the Tawi River in Jammu (Correct). - Pair II: Nagin Lake is hydro-geographically situated in Srinagar within the drainage basin of the Jhelum River system, connected via water channels (Tsunt Kol/Amir Khan Nallah) that feed into the Jhelum (Matched in local geography syllabi). - Pair III: Saser Kangri is situated in the Saser Muztagh of the Karakoram Range, overlooking the Shyok River basin. Hence, Pairs I and II are accepted as correctly matched.
Q1098
General Knowledge & Current AffairsNational Parks of Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the following National Parks encompasses the catchment area of Kiber, Nanth, and Kiyar Nallas, all of which drain south-west into the Marwah river, locally called Mariv Sudir? A) Dachigam National Park B) Kishtwar National Park C) Kazinag National Park D) Salim Ali National Park
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Kishtwar National Park)
Kishtwar National Park, located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, encompasses the high-altitude catchments of Kiyar, Nanth, and Kibber Nallas. All three major streams drain south-west into the Marwah River (locally known as the Mariv Sudir), a principal tributary of the Chenab River.
Q1099
General Knowledge & Current AffairsRivers and Drainage System of J&K
Which tributary of the river Jhelum originates from Lolab Valley in north south direction and joins the waters of the outfall channel of river Jhelum about 6.5 Km. downstream of Sopore town? A) Doodhganga B) Pohru C) Lidder D) Rambiara
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Pohru)
The Pohru River originates from the high mountains surrounding the Lolab Valley in Kupwara district. It flows generally north-to-south through Kupwara and Handwara, receiving the Kahmil, Mawer, and Lolab streams, and discharges into the Jhelum outfall channel near Doabgah, approximately 6.5 km downstream of Sopore town.
Q1100
General Knowledge & Current AffairsCulture & Heritage of Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the following statements about Rauf is/are correct? I. Rauf is a traditional folk dance performed on typical folk songs in the Kashmir dialect. II. It is typically a solo performance by a woman only. III. Dancers wear traditional Kashmiri attire, including pherans (long, flowing gowns) and ornate jewelry. Choose the correct option: A) I only B) I and II only C) I and III only D) I, II and III
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I and III only)
- Statement I is correct: Rauf is Kashmir's most celebrated traditional celebratory dance, performed during Eid and spring festivals (Navreh). - Statement II is incorrect: Rauf is never a solo performance; it is performed by two facing rows of women who interlink arms and glide back and forth in rhythmic harmony. - Statement III is correct: Women wear traditional embroidered Kashmiri pherans, kasaba headgear, and ornate silver jewelry. Hence, statements I and III are correct.
Q1101
General Knowledge & Current AffairsGeography & Wetlands of J&K (Ramsar Sites)
How many of the following pairs are correct regarding Wetlands and their major associated Districts in J&K UT? - Hokersar wetland : Srinagar district - Mansar lake : Samba district - Wular lake : Bandipora district - Hygam wetland : Baramulla district Choose the correct option: A) One pair only B) Two pairs only C) Three pairs only D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
All 4 pairs are correctly matched: - Hokersar Wetland: Ramsar site located in Srinagar/Budgam. - Mansar Lake: Ramsar site in Samba District, Jammu division. - Wular Lake: Asia's largest freshwater lake and Ramsar site in Bandipora District. - Hygam Wetland: Designated Ramsar site in Baramulla District. Hence, All of the above are correct.
Q1102
General Knowledge & Current AffairsGovernment Initiatives in J&K (ODOP)
Match the following Districts of J&K with their designated Products under One District One Product (ODOP): Districts: i. Baramulla ii. Udhampur iii. Samba iv. Ramban
Products under ODOP: a. Pickles b. Apples c. Honey d. Mushroom products
Choose the correct option: A) i-a, ii-b, iii-c, iv-d B) i-b, ii-c, iii-d, iv-a C) i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c D) i-a, ii-c, iii-b, iv-d
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c)
Under the One District One Product (ODOP) initiative in Jammu & Kashmir: - Baramulla: Apple (i -> b) - Udhampur: Pickles / Kud Kaladi (ii -> a) - Samba: Mushroom / Mushroom products (iii -> d) - Ramban: Honey / Sulai Honey (iv -> c). Matching: i-b, ii-a, iii-d, iv-c.
Q1103
General Knowledge & Current AffairsGovernment Schemes of J&K UT (Mission Youth)
Identify the correct statements about the MUMKIN scheme operational in J&K UT: I. "Mumkin - Livelihood Generation Scheme" is an initiative specifically aimed at empowering its young population. II. It provides up to Rs. 80,000 subsidy or 10% of the on-road price, whichever is lower, for unemployed youth to purchase small commercial vehicles. III. The age of the applicant should be between 18 to 35 years. Choose the correct option: A) I only B) I and II only C) I and III only D) I, II and III
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, II and III)
All three statements are correct regarding the Mumkin scheme under Mission Youth J&K: - Statement I is correct: Mumkin is a flagship livelihood programme designed for unemployed youth in J&K. - Statement II is correct: The government provides 10% (up to Rs. 80,000) of on-road cost, and the vehicle manufacturer matches with another 10% upfront discount. - Statement III is correct: Eligibility criteria requires the candidate to be an unemployed domicile of J&K aged between 18 and 35 years. Therefore, I, II and III are all correct.
Q1104
General Knowledge & Current AffairsBiodiversity & Wildlife of Jammu & Kashmir
Which of the following species in the J&K region have Endangered / Threatened status as per the IUCN Red Book? I. Hangul II. Snow Leopard III. Ibex IV. Himalayan Tahr V. Markhor VI. Cheer Pheasant Choose the correct option: A) I, III, IV and V only B) II, IV, V and VI only C) II, III, IV and VI only D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I, III, IV and V only)
In regional J&K biodiversity surveys and departmental questions, prominent ungulates and native mountain species such as Hangul (Kashmir Stag - Critically Endangered), Markhor (Capra falconeri - Near Threatened/Endangered), Himalayan Tahr, and Siberian Ibex are categorized together as key conservation species in the valley's sanctuaries. Option A is the standard answer.
Q1105
General Knowledge & Current AffairsJ&K Reorganisation Act, 2019
Which of the following was NOT a provision under the J&K Reorganization Act, 2019? A) The J&K High Court became the common high court for both UTs. B) Judges appointed to the High Court are selected by the Union Government only. C) The UT of J&K will have its own legislative assembly of 107-114 members. D) The act provides that the administration of Jammu and Kashmir will be as per Article 239A of the Indian Constitution.
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Judges appointed to the High Court are selected by the Union Government only.)
Option B was NOT a provision of the Act. High Court judges in India are appointed by the President of India under Article 217 of the Constitution following the Supreme Court collegium process in consultation with the Chief Justice of India and the Lieutenant Governor, not selected 'by the Union Government only'. All other options (A, C, D) are genuine sections of the 2019 Act.
Q1106
General Knowledge & Current AffairsRivers and Drainage System of J&K
Which of the following rivers are tributaries of the river Jhelum? I. Niki Tawi II. Veshaw river III. Brengi river IV. Jajhar V. Rambiara river Choose the correct option: A) I, II and III only B) II, III and IV only C) II, III and V only D) II, III, IV and V only
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II, III and V only)
- Veshaw River (originating from Kousarnag Lake), Brengi River (originating from Sinthan), and Rambiara River (originating from Pir Panjal near Pir Ki Gali) are major tributaries that feed the Jhelum River in Kashmir. - Niki Tawi and Jajhar stream (Jhajjar Kotli) flow in the Jammu region and are part of the Tawi/Chenab river basin. Therefore, tributaries of Jhelum are II, III and V only.
Q1107
General Awareness with special ref to J&KWorld Geography - Cities and Countries
Consider the following pairs: City — Respective Country I. Maracaibo — Ukraine II. Tabriz — Venezuela III. Nuuk — Greenland IV. Donetsk — Iran
How many of the pairs are correct? A) Only one pair B) Only two pairs C) Only three pairs D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Only one pair)
Evaluating the pairs: - Maracaibo is a major city in Venezuela (not Ukraine). - Tabriz is an ancient historic city in Iran (not Venezuela). - Nuuk is the capital and largest city of Greenland (Correct). - Donetsk is an industrial city in eastern Ukraine (not Iran). Therefore, only one pair (III) is correct.
Q1108
General Awareness with special ref to J&KGovernment Schemes & Agriculture
What are the key components of the recently launched Digital Agriculture Mission in India? I. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for Agriculture, i.e. Agristack, Krishi Decision Support System, Comprehensive Soil Fertility, and Profile Maps. II. Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES). III. Support for the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecasting Centre (MNCFC).
Identify the correct statements: A) I and III only B) II and III only C) I and II only D) I, II and III only
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, II and III only)
Approved by the Union Cabinet in September 2024 with a budget outlay of ₹2,817 crore, the Digital Agriculture Mission incorporates: 1) AgriStack (farmer registry, geo-referenced village maps, crop sowing registry), 2) Krishi Decision Support System (DSS) using remote sensing and soil maps, 3) Digital General Crop Estimation Survey (DGCES) for accurate yield estimations, and 4) institutional capacity building including the Mahalanobis National Crop Forecasting Centre (MNCFC). All three statements are correct.
Q1109
General Awareness with special ref to J&KNational Monuments & Statues
Match the following and choose the correct option: Statues: 1. Statue of Unity 2. Statue of Oneness 3. Statue of Equality
Personalities Associated: i. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel ii. Adi Shankaracharya iii. Sri Ramanuja Acharya
A) 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii B) 1-i, 2-iii, 3-ii C) 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-i D) 1-iii, 2-i, 3-ii
💡Correct Answer: Option A (1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii)
Matching the iconic statues: - Statue of Unity (1) -> Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Kevadia, Gujarat (i) - Statue of Oneness (2) -> 108-ft statue of Adi Shankaracharya at Omkareshwar, MP (ii) - Statue of Equality (3) -> 216-ft statue of Sri Ramanujacharya in Hyderabad, Telangana (iii) Therefore, 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii is the correct option.
Q1110
General Awareness with special ref to J&KUNESCO World Heritage Sites
Which of the following sites are included in the Tentative List of World Heritage Sites released by UNESCO? I. Khangchendzonga National Park II. Natural Heritage of Varkala III. Naga Hill Ophiolite IV. Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills V. Meghalayan Age Caves VI. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
Choose the correct option: A) II, III, IV and VI only B) I, IV, V and VI only C) II, III, IV and V only D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II, III, IV and V only)
Sites on UNESCO's Tentative List are those proposed for future World Heritage inscription: Natural Heritage of Varkala (II), Naga Hill Ophiolite (III), Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills (IV), and Meghalayan Age Caves (V) are on India's Tentative List. In contrast, Khangchendzonga National Park (inscribed 2016 as a mixed WHS) and Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (inscribed 2003 as a cultural WHS) are already fully designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Thus, only II, III, IV, and V are on the Tentative List.
Q1111
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIndian Freedom Struggle - Tribal Uprisings
Consider the following statements about the Tribal Freedom Fighters: I. Tilka Majhi mobilized the Pahadia tribe to which he belonged and raided the Company treasury. II. Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu from the Santhal community led the Santhal in the Hul rebellion. III. Malati Mem of the Tea-garden community strictly opposed Mahatma Gandhi's satyagraha movement.
Which of the above statements are correct? A) I and II only B) I and III only C) All of the above D) None of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I and II only)
Evaluating the statements: - Statement I is correct: Tilka Majhi organized tribal resistance against British East India Company oppression in 1784 and raided the Company treasury in Bhagalpur. - Statement II is correct: Sidhu and Kanhu Murmu led the historic Santhal Hul rebellion (1855–56) against the British and zamindars. - Statement III is incorrect: Malati Mem (Mangri Orang) was an inspiring female tea-garden worker who actively SUPPORTED and joined Mahatma Gandhi's Non-Cooperation and anti-opium movement in Assam, and was martyred in 1921. Thus, only I and II are correct.
Q1112
General Awareness with special ref to J&KModern Indian History - Freedom Movement
With reference to the Indian Freedom struggle, consider the following events: I. Poona Pact II. Lord Irwin's declaration III. Second Round Table Conference
Arrange them in the correct chronological order: A) I-II-III B) II-I-III C) I-III-II D) II-III-I
💡Correct Answer: Option D (II-III-I)
Chronology of the events: 1. Lord Irwin's Declaration (Deepavali Declaration on Dominion Status): October 31, 1929 2. Second Round Table Conference (attended by Mahatma Gandhi in London): September to December 1931 3. Poona Pact (agreement between Dr. B.R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi on depressed classes representation): September 24, 1932 Thus, the correct chronological sequence is II - III - I.
Q1113
General Awareness with special ref to J&KPhysical Geography of India
Match the following pairs: Hills — Related Regions 1. Nilgiri Hills 2. Anaimalai Hills 3. Mahadeo Hills 4. Vindhyan Range
Regions: i. Part of the Satpura Range ii. Parallel to the Narmada Valley iii. Junction of Eastern and Western Ghats iv. The Southern Part of the Western Ghats
Choose the correct match: A) 1-i, 2-ii, 3-iii, 4-iv B) 1-iii, 2-ii, 3-iv, 4-i C) 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-ii, 4-i D) 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-ii
💡Correct Answer: Option D (1-iii, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-ii)
Matching hill ranges with geographic descriptions: - Nilgiri Hills (1) -> Junction of Eastern and Western Ghats (iii) - Anaimalai Hills (2) -> The southern part of the Western Ghats (home to Anamudi peak) (iv) - Mahadeo Hills (3) -> Part of the Satpura Range in central India (i) - Vindhyan Range (4) -> Runs parallel north of the Narmada Valley (ii) Hence, 1-iii, 2-iv, 3-i, 4-ii.
Q1114
General Awareness with special ref to J&KIndian Geography - Channels & Straits
The Ten-degree channel separates which two regions? A) Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands B) Minicoy and Lakshadweep C) Nicobar and Indonesia D) Andaman and Myanmar
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands)
The Ten Degree Channel is a maritime channel in the Bay of Bengal that separates the Andaman Islands (specifically Little Andaman) to the north from the Nicobar Islands (specifically Car Nicobar) to the south along the 10° N parallel.
Q1115
General Awareness with special ref to J&KDemography and Indian Economy
Consider the following statements regarding India's demographic trends: I. Demographic dividend refers to the economic growth potential arising from a declining dependency ratio, due to a rising working-age population. II. Demographic winter refers to the economic and social challenges arising from an increasing working-age population and decreasing old-age dependency. III. India is expected to enjoy its demographic dividend till the mid-21st century, and its realization depends on education, skill development, health, and employment generation.
Which of the above statements are correct? A) I and III only B) II and III only C) I and II only D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I and III only)
Evaluating demographic trends: - Statement I is correct: Demographic dividend is the economic boost resulting from a shift in population age structure when the working-age population (15-64) exceeds the dependent population. - Statement II is incorrect: 'Demographic winter' describes sub-replacement birth rates, declining population, and a rapidly aging society with INCREASING old-age dependency. - Statement III is correct: India's median age remains under 29 and its dividend window extends up to ~2047–2055, dependent on skill and health investments. Therefore, statements I and III only are correct.
Q1116
General Awareness with special ref to J&KEcology - Wetlands and National Parks
Consider the following pairs: Wetlands — States I. Kolleru Lake — Tamil Nadu II. Tawa Reservoir — Madhya Pradesh III. Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary — Andhra Pradesh IV. Sultanpur National Park — Haryana
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched? A) One pair only B) Two pairs only C) Three pairs only D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Two pairs only)
Evaluating wetland locations: - Kolleru Lake is in Andhra Pradesh (between Krishna and Godavari deltas), not Tamil Nadu. - Tawa Reservoir is in Hoshangabad district, Madhya Pradesh (Correct). - Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary (Ramsar site) is located in Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu, not Andhra Pradesh. - Sultanpur National Park is in Gurugram district, Haryana (Correct). Thus, exactly two pairs (II and IV) are correctly matched.
Q1117
General Awareness with special ref to J&KClimatology - Köppen Classification
Which Köppen climate type is described by the following characteristics? I. Average monthly temperature rarely falls below 18°C. II. Annual rainfall exceeds 2000 mm, distributed evenly throughout the year. III. Humid conditions support dense evergreen forests.
A) Aw - Tropical savanna B) Af - Tropical rainforest C) Am - Tropical monsoon D) BWh - Hot desert
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Af - Tropical rainforest)
In the Köppen climate classification, 'Af' denotes a Tropical Rainforest climate ('A' = megathermal/tropical with monthly temperatures above 18°C, 'f' = fully humid without a dry season). Constant precipitation throughout the year exceeding 2000 mm sustains tropical evergreen rainforest biomes.
Q1118
General Awareness with special ref to J&KTransport and National Waterways
Which of the following statements about India's National Waterways are correct? I. National Waterway 2 (NW-2) is the Brahmaputra River stretch from Dhubri to Sadiya in Assam, covering about 891 km. II. National Waterway 3 (NW-3) is the West Coast Canal, which connects Kollam and Kottapuram in Kerala. III. National Waterway 97 (NW-97) runs on the Zuari River, connecting Sanvordem Bridge to Marmugao Port. IV. National Waterways 111 (NW-111) is operational in the Sunderbans Region.
Choose the correct option: A) I only B) I and II only C) I, II and III only D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I and II only)
Evaluating India's National Waterways: - Statement I is correct: NW-2 spans the Brahmaputra River between Sadiya and Dhubri (891 km) in Assam. - Statement II is correct: NW-3 is the West Coast Canal (Kottapuram to Kollam) along with Champakara and Udyogmandal canals in Kerala (205 km). - Statements III and IV are swapped: NW-97 is the Sunderbans Waterway in West Bengal (172 km), while NW-111 is the Zuari River waterway in Goa (50 km). Thus, only statements I and II are correct.
Q1119
General Awareness with special ref to J&KHistory of Jammu and Kashmir - Dynasties
According to Kalhana's Rajtarangini, identify the correct sequential order of the following dynasties in the Jammu and Kashmir region: I. Gonanda dynasty II. Utpala dynasty III. Karkota Dynasty IV. Lohara dynasty
Choose the correct option: A) I-II-III-IV B) I-II-IV-III C) I-IV-III-II D) I-III-II-IV
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I-III-II-IV)
According to Kalhana's Rajatarangini, the historical dynasties of Kashmir followed this chronological order: 1. Gonanda Dynasty (ancient proto-historic and early classical era) 2. Karkota Dynasty (founded by Durlabhavardhana in 625 CE, famous for Lalitaditya Muktapida) 3. Utpala Dynasty (founded by Avantivarman in 855 CE) 4. Lohara Dynasty (founded by Sangramaraja in 1003 CE, Queen Didda's lineage) Therefore, the correct sequential order is I - III - II - IV.
Q1120
General Awareness with special ref to J&KMonuments and Heritage of J&K
Consider the following statements about Bahu Fort in Jammu: I. The ancient Bahu Fort in Jammu is believed to have been originally built by Raja Bahu Lochan about 3,000 years ago. II. It was refurbished by the Dogra rulers in the 19th century. III. Just beneath the fort is the terraced Bagh-e-Bahu Garden laid in the style of Mughal gardens.
Which of the above statements are correct? A) I only B) I and II only C) II and III only D) I, II and III
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, II and III)
All three statements are historically accurate: Bahu Fort was originally constructed by Raja Bahu Lochan (brother of Raja Jambu Lochan), later restored and rebuilt by Maharaja Gulab Singh and Dogra rulers in the 19th century, houses the revered Bawe Wali Mata temple, and overlooks the sprawling terraced Bagh-e-Bahu garden beside the Tawi River.
Q1121
General Awareness with special ref to J&KCulture and Folk Theatre of J&K
Which Kashmiri art form is described by the following lines? I. It is a traditional folk theatre style combination of play and dance. II. It differs from other forms as it features a single performer who performs, dances, and plays music. III. It was mentioned by Kashmiri Sufi Saint, Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani (RA) in his verses and travel book of English writer, Sir Walter Lawrence.
A) Rouf B) Chakri C) Bhand Pather D) Hafiza Dance
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Bhand Pather)
Bhand Pather is Kashmir's renowned centuries-old traditional folk theatre that intricately weaves drama, satirical comedy, dance, and music (using dhol and surnai). It has historically depicted socio-political satire and religious philosophy, documented by Sir Walter Lawrence in 'The Valley of Kashmir' and praised in classical Kashmiri Sufi poetry.
Q1122
General Awareness with special ref to J&KMughal Gardens of Kashmir
Which of the following statements about Mughal Gardens in Kashmir are correct? I. Nishat Bagh laid out in the 17th century, is located directly along the eastern bank of the Dal Lake. II. The two most important structures within the Shalimar Bagh are the Pink Pavilion, in the Diwan-i-Aam zone of the garden, and the Black Pavilion, located in the Diwan-i-Khas. III. Achabal Bagh was also known as Sahebabad during the Mughal period, in memory of the Mughal Emperor Jahangir.
Choose the correct option: A) I, II and III B) I and II only C) I and III only D) II and III only
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I and II only)
Evaluating Mughal Gardens: - Statement I is correct: Nishat Bagh was designed by Asif Khan (Nur Jahan's brother) in 1633 on the eastern bank of Dal Lake. - Statement II is correct: Shalimar Bagh features the Diwan-i-Aam with its pinkish sandstone hall and the Diwan-i-Khas featuring the famed Black Marble Pavilion supported by fluted pillars. - Statement III is incorrect: Achabal was designed and developed by Empress Nur Jahan in 1620 and was historically named 'Begamabad' (not Sahebabad). Thus, statements I and II only are correct.
Q1123
General Awareness with special ref to J&KGeography of Jammu and Kashmir
Which of the following statements about the geographic characteristics of the Jammu region are correct? I. Jammu city is situated on a series of uneven ridges of low heights in the Shivalik Hills. II. It is surrounded by the Ladakh range to the north, east, and southeast, while the Trikuta Range borders it in the northwest.
Choose the correct option: A) I only B) II only C) Both of the above D) Neither of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I only)
Statement I is correct: Jammu city (the city of temples) lies on a series of uneven ridges of the sub-Himalayan Shivalik Range on the banks of the Tawi River. Statement II is completely false because the Ladakh Range is a trans-Himalayan range lying far to the north across the Great Himalayas in the UT of Ladakh, nowhere near Jammu city.
Q1124
General Awareness with special ref to J&KNational Parks and Geography of J&K
Dachigam National Park is located in which mountain range? A) Ladakh Range B) Zanskar Range C) Karakoram Range D) Zabarwan Range
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Zabarwan Range)
Dachigam National Park is situated in the Zabarwan Range of the western Himalayas, approximately 22 kilometers from Srinagar. It is the last viable natural habitat of the critically endangered Hangul (Cervus hanglu hanglu).
Q1125
General Awareness with special ref to J&KWildlife Conservation in J&K
A Census planned in J & K in early 2026 is aimed at conservation of which species? A) Markhor B) Hangul C) Snow Leopard D) Himalayan Brown Bear
💡Correct Answer: Option B (Hangul)
The Department of Wildlife Protection J&K conducts the biennial Hangul Census in Dachigam National Park and adjoining protected corridors to assess the population, fawn survival rate, and sex ratio of the critically endangered Kashmir Stag (Hangul).
Q1126
General Awareness with special ref to J&KRivers and Drainage System of J&K
Which of the following rivers are tributaries of the river Chenab? I. Ujh river II. Tawi river III. Poonch river IV. Neeru river
Choose the correct option: A) I and II only B) II and IV only C) I, II and III only D) II, III and IV only
💡Correct Answer: Option B (II and IV only)
Evaluating tributaries: - Tawi River (II) is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab. - Neeru River (IV) originates in Bhaderwah and drains into the Chenab near Pul Doda. - Ujh River (I) is a tributary of the Ravi River. - Poonch River (III) is a tributary of the Jhelum River (draining into Mangla reservoir). Thus, II and IV only are tributaries of the Chenab.
Q1127
General Awareness & ScienceGeography of Jammu and Kashmir
Jhelum River originates from? A) Dal Lake B) Wular Lake C) Verinag Spring D) Mapchachungo Glacier
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Verinag Spring)
The Jhelum River (known as Vitasta in ancient texts and Vyeth in Kashmiri) originates from a deep spring at Verinag, located at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in Anantnag district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Q1128
General Awareness & ScienceGeography of Jammu and Kashmir - Passes
Arrange the following passes from West to East. I. Haji pir pass II. Sach pass III. Banihal pass Choose the correct option: A) I - II - III B) III - II - I C) I - III - II D) II - III - I
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I - III - II)
From West to East: Haji Pir Pass (connecting Poonch and Uri in the western Pir Panjal, ~74.1°E) is furthest west; Banihal Pass (connecting Jammu with Kashmir Valley, ~75.2°E) lies in the central segment; and Sach Pass (connecting Chamba and Pangi Valley in Himachal Pradesh, ~76.2°E) lies furthest east. Hence, the order is I - III - II.
Q1129
General Awareness & ScienceGeography of Jammu and Kashmir - Mountains
Which of the following are the peaks of the Pir Panjal Range at its eastern end? I. Deo Tibba II. Indrasan Choose the correct option: A) I only B) II only C) Both I and II D) Neither I nor II
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both I and II)
Both Deo Tibba (6,001 m) and Indrasan (6,221 m) are the highest and most prominent peaks located at the eastern terminus of the Pir Panjal range in Himachal Pradesh.
Q1130
General Awareness & ScienceJammu and Kashmir Heritage and Culture
Which of the following statements about the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar, famous for housing a holy relic are correct? I. Sadiq Khan, a subedar during the reign of Shah Jahan, constructed Ishrat Mahal as a notable architectural structure in the Mughal period. II. The shrine's sanctity is primarily due to the Moi-e-Muqqadas, believed to be a hair of Prophet Muhammad. III. The current white marble structure was constructed between 1968 and 1979 under the supervision of the Jammu & Kashmir Muslim Auqaf Trust. Choose the correct option: A) I and II only B) II and III only C) I and III only D) I, II and III
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, II and III)
All three statements are correct: I. Subedar Sadiq Khan built the pleasure palace 'Ishrat Mahal' in 1623; Shah Jahan ordered it converted into a prayer place. II. The shrine houses the sacred relic 'Moi-e-Muqqadas' (hair of Prophet Muhammad), brought to Kashmir in 1699–1700. III. The present distinctive white marble domed edifice was constructed between 1968 and 1979 under the supervision of the Muslim Auqaf Trust led by Sheikh Abdullah.
Q1131
General Awareness & ScienceJammu and Kashmir Arts and Crafts
Consider the following statements: Assertion (A): Papier-Mache is a famous handicraft technique of Kashmir. Reason (R): It involves decorating objects made from paper pulp with intricate hand-painted designs. Which of the above statements are correct? A) Both A and R are true, and R explains A. B) Both A and R are true, but R does not explain A. C) A is true, but R is false D) A is false, but R is true
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Both A and R are true, and R explains A.)
Both Assertion and Reason are true, and R correctly explains A. Kashmiri papier-mâché is a renowned handicraft introduced in the 14th century by Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani and promoted by Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin. It consists of two stages: Sakhtsazi (making the base object from paper pulp) and Naqqashi (intricate hand-painting and lacquering).
Q1132
General Awareness & ScienceAncient History of Jammu and Kashmir
Who presided over the Fourth Buddhist Council, which was held during the rule of Kanishka in Kashmir? A) Mogali Putta Tissa B) Mahakasyapa C) Vasumitra D) Nagarjuna
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Vasumitra)
The Fourth Buddhist Council was convened at Kundalvana in Kashmir during the 1st/2nd century CE under the patronage of Kushan King Kanishka. It was presided over by Vasumitra, with Ashvaghosha serving as the vice-president.
Q1133
General Awareness & ScienceHistory of Jammu and Kashmir - Sufism
Which Sufi saint is believed to have visited Kashmir during the period of King Suhadeva (1301-1320) and was the first saint to introduce Islam in Kashmir? A) Hazrat Bulbul Shah B) Lal Ded C) Mir Syed Ali Hamadani D) Muinuddin Chisti
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Hazrat Bulbul Shah)
Hazrat Syed Sharaf-ud-Din Abdul Rahman, popularly known as Hazrat Bulbul Shah, was a Suhrawardi Sufi saint who visited Kashmir during the reign of King Suhadeva. He converted the ruler Rinchan (who took the name Sultan Sadruddin) to Islam, marking the advent of Islam in the Kashmir Valley.
Q1134
General Awareness & ScienceHistory of Jammu and Kashmir - Sikh Rule
The Battle of Shopian (1819) was fought between which two powers? A) Sikhs and Britishers B) Mughals and Afghans C) Sikhs and Mughals D) Sikhs and Afghans
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Sikhs and Afghans)
The Battle of Shopian was fought in July 1819 between the Sikh Empire (led by Misr Diwan Chand and Hari Singh Nalwa under Maharaja Ranjit Singh) and the Durrani Afghan Governor Jabbar Khan. The Sikhs decisively defeated the Afghans, ending 67 years of oppressive Afghan rule in Kashmir.
Q1135
General Awareness & ScienceHistory of Jammu and Kashmir - Modern Period
Who was one of the founders of the political organisation 'All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference' in 1932? A) Mohammad Ali Jinnah B) Liaqat Ali Khan C) Sheikh Abdullah D) Sikandar Hayat Khan
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Sheikh Abdullah)
The All Jammu and Kashmir Muslim Conference was founded in October 1932 at Pathar Masjid in Srinagar by Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah along with Chaudhry Ghulam Abbas. Sheikh Abdullah was elected its first president. In 1939, it was secularized and renamed the National Conference.
Q1136
General Awareness & ScienceHistory of Jammu and Kashmir - Rajatarangini
According to the historical chronicle Rajatarangini, arrange the following rulers of Kashmir in chronological order. I. Durlabhvardhan II. Harsha of Kashmir III. Lalitaditya Muktapida IV. Avantivarman Choose the correct option: A) I - II - III - IV B) I - III - IV - II C) I - IV - III - II D) III - I - IV - II
💡Correct Answer: Option B (I - III - IV - II)
Chronological order according to Kalhana's Rajatarangini: I. Durlabhavardhana founded the Karkota dynasty (c. 625 CE); III. Lalitaditya Muktapida was the illustrious Karkota emperor (c. 724–760 CE); IV. Avantivarman founded the Utpala dynasty (c. 855–883 CE); II. Harsha of Kashmir ruled later during the First Lohara dynasty (1089–1101 CE). Hence, the order is I - III - IV - II.
Q1137
General Awareness & ScienceIndian Polity - Reorganisation of States
Arrange the following states in the chronological order of their formation. I. Uttarakhand II. Gujarat III. Haryana IV. Mizoram Choose the correct option: A) III - II - I - IV B) II - III - I - IV C) III - II - IV - I D) II - III - IV - I
💡Correct Answer: Option D (II - III - IV - I)
State formation chronology: Gujarat was formed on May 1, 1960 (from Bombay state); Haryana was formed on November 1, 1966 (from Punjab); Mizoram achieved full statehood on February 20, 1987; Uttarakhand (initially Uttaranchal) was formed on November 9, 2000 (from Uttar Pradesh). Hence, the order is II - III - IV - I.
Q1138
Environment, Ecology & ForestryAgriculture and Land Use of J&K
As per Land Use Statistics (2022-23), published by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, what is the percentage of 'Net Sown Area' to the 'Total Reported Area' in Jammu and Kashmir? A) 19.01% B) 18.4% C) More than 20% D) Less than 17%
💡Correct Answer: Option B (18.4%)
According to the official Land Use Statistics (2022-23) from the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers' Welfare, the Net Sown Area in Jammu and Kashmir stands at approximately 18.4% of the Total Reported Area for land utilization.
Q1139
General Awareness & ScienceCurrent Affairs - Padma Awards 2026
Which of the following personalities of Jammu and Kashmir was recently awarded Padma Shri (2026) for his/her social work? A) Omar Abdullah B) Ghulam Nabi Azad C) Rehman Rahi D) Brij Lal Bhat
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Brij Lal Bhat)
Brij Lal Bhat from Jammu and Kashmir was conferred the prestigious Padma Shri in 2026 in recognition of his distinguished humanitarian service and lifelong grassroots social work in the region.
Q1140
General Awareness & ScienceJ&K Reorganisation Act, 2019
Following the 2019 Reorganization, while the legislative Assembly of Jammu and Kashmir can legislate on state matters, which of the following subjects are exclusively reserved for the Union government, unlike other states? A) Public order and Police B) Education and Health C) Local self-government D) Agriculture and Industries
💡Correct Answer: Option A (Public order and Police)
Under Section 32 of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, the Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir can make laws with respect to any matters in the State List or Concurrent List except 'Public Order' (Entry 1 of the State List) and 'Police' (Entry 2 of the State List), which remain directly under the Union Government.
Q1141
General Awareness & ScienceGeography of Jammu and Kashmir - Rivers
Which of the following rivers are tributaries of the river Chenab? I. Ujh river II. Marusudar river III. Niru river IV. Ans river V. Tawi river Choose the correct option: A) I, II, IV and V only B) II, IV and V only C) II, III, IV and V only D) All of the above
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II, III, IV and V only)
Marusudar (the largest tributary of Chenab in Kishtwar), Niru (joins at Pul Doda/Bhaderwah), Ans (joins in Reasi), and Tawi (major left-bank tributary) are all tributaries of the Chenab river. In contrast, Ujh river is a major tributary of the Ravi river. Therefore, II, III, IV, and V only.
Q1142
General Awareness & ScienceHistory of Jammu and Kashmir - Kashmir Sultanate
Match the following: Kashmir Sultans: i. Shams-ud-din Shah Mir ii. Sikandar Butshikan iii. Yusuf Shah Chak Major Contribution/Title: a. Establishment of the Sultanate in Kashmir in 1339 CE b. Construction of the magnificent Jama Masjid in Srinagar in 1394 AD c. The last Independent ruler of Kashmir Choose the correct match: A) i-a, ii-c, iii-b B) i-b, ii-c, iii-a C) i-a, ii-b, iii-c D) i-b, ii-a, iii-c
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-a, ii-b, iii-c)
Correct matches: i. Shams-ud-din Shah Mir founded the Shah Mir dynasty and established the Kashmir Sultanate in 1339 CE (a); ii. Sultan Sikandar Butshikan built the grand Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta, Srinagar in 1394–1400 AD (b); iii. Yusuf Shah Chak was the last independent monarch of Kashmir before annexation by the Mughal Empire under Akbar in 1586 (c). Hence, i-a, ii-b, iii-c.
Q1143
Environment, Ecology & ForestryForestry and ISFR - Jammu & Kashmir
According to the Indian State of Forest Report, 2023, what is the 'Total Forest Cover' of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir as a percentage of its total geographic area? A) 38.15% B) 37.15% C) 39.15% D) 36.15%
💡Correct Answer: Option C (39.15%)
According to the India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023, the total forest cover of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir is recorded at 39.15% of its total geographical area (amounting to 21,346.4 sq km).
Q1144
General Awareness & ScienceJ&K Infrastructure - USBRL Project
Identify the correct statements about the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project: I. Indian Railway's first cable-stayed bridge has been constructed over the Anji Khad in this project. II. The iconic 1315 m long Chenab bridge is the World's highest railway arch bridge, standing 359 m above the river bed. A) I only B) II only C) Both I and II D) Neither I nor II
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Both I and II)
Both statements are correct: I. The Anji Khad Bridge is Indian Railways' first asymmetrical cable-stayed bridge, connecting tunnels T2 and T3. II. The Chenab Rail Bridge (1,315 m length, 359 m height above the Chenab riverbed) is the highest railway arch bridge in the world.
Q1145
Environment, Ecology & ForestryAltitudinal Zonation of Himalayan Forests
As one ascends from Jammu plains (300 m) to the Himalayas (4000 m), what would be the correct ecological sequence of the forest types?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Tropical thorns - Sub-tropical pine - Himalayan moist temperate - Alpine Meadows)
With ascending altitude in Jammu & Kashmir: 1. 300 to 800 m (Plains and lower foothills): Tropical thorn and dry deciduous forests. 2. 800 to 1800 m (Mid elevations): Sub-tropical pine forests (Chir pine). 3. 1800 to 3000 m (Temperate zone): Himalayan moist temperate forests (Deodar, Kail, Oak, Fir, Spruce). 4. 3000 to 4000 m (High altitude alpine zone): Sub-alpine scrubs and Alpine Meadows (Bugyals, alpine pastures). Thus, the correct altitudinal sequence is: Tropical thorns -> Sub-tropical pine -> Himalayan moist temperate -> Alpine Meadows.
Q1146
Environment, Ecology & ForestryWildlife Sanctuaries of Jammu & Kashmir
Match the following Wildlife sanctuaries with the districts they are located in: Wildlife Sanctuaries: i. Hirapora sanctuary ii. Rajparian (Daksum) sanctuary iii. Trikuta sanctuary Specific Districts: a. Reasi b. Shopian c. Anantnag Choose the correct match:
💡Correct Answer: Option C (i-b, ii-c, iii-a)
In Jammu & Kashmir: - Hirapora Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Shopian district in the Pir Panjal range (famous for the Markhor) (i-b). - Rajparian (Daksum) Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in Anantnag district (famous for Hangul, musk deer) (ii-c). - Trikuta Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses the Trikuta hills (site of the Vaishno Devi shrine) in Reasi district (iii-a). Thus, the correct match is i-b, ii-c, iii-a.
Q1147
General Knowledge & Current AffairsHydroelectric Projects & Rivers of J&K
Which of the following pairs are correctly matched? Dams | Rivers I. Uri-II | Jhelum II. Salal dam | Chenab III. Pakal Dul dam | Marusudar IV. Dulhasti dam | Ravi
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I, II and III only)
- I. Uri-II Hydroelectric Project is located on the Jhelum River in Baramulla district. (Correct) - II. Salal Hydroelectric Project is located on the Chenab River in Reasi district. (Correct) - III. Pakal Dul Dam (1,000 MW) is located on the Marusudar River (the largest tributary of the Chenab) in Kishtwar district. (Correct) - IV. Dulhasti Hydroelectric Power Station (390 MW) is located on the Chenab River in Kishtwar district, NOT on the Ravi River. (Incorrect) Therefore, pairs I, II and III only are correctly matched.
Q1148
General Knowledge & Current AffairsInfrastructure & Tunnels of J&K
Identify the INCORRECT statements about tunnels in Jammu and Kashmir- I. Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel is a 9 km long, twin-tube, all-weather road tunnel connecting Udhampur and Ramban. II. Tunnel T 50, a 12.77 km engineering feat connecting Khari and Sumber in Jammu & Kashmir, stands as one of India's longest transportation tunnels constructed under the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project.
💡Correct Answer: Option D (Neither I nor II)
Both statements are factually correct, so neither is incorrect: - Statement I is CORRECT: Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel (formerly Chenani-Nashri Tunnel) on NH-44 is ~9.28 km long, twin-tube, all-weather tunnel connecting Chenani in Udhampur district with Nashri in Ramban district. - Statement II is CORRECT: Tunnel T-50 is 12.77 km long between Khari and Sumber railway stations in Ramban district on the USBRL section, making it India's longest transportation railway tunnel. Since both statements are true, Neither I nor II is incorrect.
Q1149
Match List-I (Buddhist Council) with List-II (venue/locations) and select the correct answer using the codes given below: Buddhist Councils: i. First Council ii. Second Council iii. Third Council iv. Fourth Council Locations: a. Vaishali b. Rajgriha c. Patliputra d. Kashmir
💡Correct Answer: Option B (i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d)
The First Buddhist Council was held at Rajgriha (b), the Second at Vaishali (a), the Third at Patliputra (c), and the Fourth at Kashmir (Kundalvana) (d). Hence, i-b, ii-a, iii-c, iv-d.
Q1150
Consider the following statements regarding the glaciers of the Jammu and Kashmir region: I. The Kolahoi Glacier, also known as the "Goddess of Light," is the largest in the Kashmir Valley and is the primary source of the Lidder River. II. The Thajwas Glacier, in the Sonamarg region, is a popular "hanging glacier" accessible to tourists. III. The Machoi glacier, in the Sonamarg region, majorly feeds water to the Sind and Dras rivers. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (I, II and III)
All three statements are correct: Kolahoi ('Gwash Brari' or Goddess of Light) is the largest valley glacier in Kashmir and feeds the Lidder River; Thajwas is an easily accessible hanging glacier near Sonamarg; and Machoi glacier situated near Zoji La feeds both the Sind River and the Dras River.
Q1151
Consider the following statements about Manasbal Lake: I. It is the deepest freshwater lake, located in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. II. The large growth of lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) at the periphery of the lake (blooms during July and August) adds to the beauty of the clear waters of the lake. III. It is a good site for aquatic birds and birdwatching and has the sobriquet of "supreme gem of all Kashmir Lakes". Which of the above statements are INCORRECT?
💡Correct Answer: Option A (I only)
Statement I is incorrect because Manasbal Lake is located in the Ganderbal district of Kashmir Valley (not in Poonch district). Statements II and III are correct. Since the question asks for the INCORRECT statement, only I is incorrect.
Q1152
Consider the following statements about 'Dumhal' in the Indian territory of Jammu and Kashmir: I. It is one of the folk dance forms of the Wattal tribe of the region. II. Only males can perform this dance on specific occasions and at set locations. III. Dance is performed wearing long, colourful robes and tall, conical caps, studded with beads and shells. IV. The performers move in a ritual manner and dig a banner (flag) into the ground before performing the dance. Which of the above statements are correct?
💡Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)
All four statements are correct: Dumhal is traditionally performed by males of the Wattal community of Kashmir, wearing distinctive colourful robes and tall conical caps adorned with beads, beginning by ritually planting a banner in the ground around which they sing and dance.
Q1153
Which famous Persian chronicle records the medieval history of Kashmir?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Baharistan-i-shahi)
Baharistan-i-Shahi is a prominent anonymous Persian chronicle written in the early 17th century that provides a detailed history of medieval Kashmir under the Shah Mir, Chak, and early Mughal periods.
Q1154
Which of the following statements about the Peer Kho Cave Temple is/are correct? I. A historic cave temple located near Jammu city was constructed by the first Dogra ruler, Maharaja Gulab Singh. II. The lingam is located inside a small cave embellished with a white marble rectangular platform. III. The cave is also known as the Jamavant Guffa, as the bear hero of Ramayana is believed to have meditated in Guffa.
💡Correct Answer: Option C (II and III only)
Statements II and III are correct: The Shiva lingam is situated on a marble platform inside the cave, and it is traditionally revered as Jamavant Guffa where the legendary Jambavan meditated. Statement I is incorrect because the temple is an ancient site historically linked to Raja Ajaib Dev (15th century) and Guru Gorakhnath, not built by Maharaja Gulab Singh.
Q1155
Arrange the following events in the history of Jammu & Kashmir in chronological order: I. Treaty of Lahore II. Treaty of Amritsar III. Accession of Maharaja Pratap Singh IV. Coronation of Gulab Singh as Raja of Jammu by Maharaja Ranjit Singh
💡Correct Answer: Option C (IV - I - II - III)
Chronological order: IV. Coronation of Gulab Singh as Raja of Jammu (June 1822); I. Treaty of Lahore (9 March 1846); II. Treaty of Amritsar (16 March 1846); III. Accession of Maharaja Pratap Singh (1885). Hence, IV - I - II - III.
Q1156
Arrange the following foreign travellers to Kashmir in the order of their visit to the region: I. Ou-Kong II. Marco Polo III. Francois Bernier IV. Godfrey Vigne
💡Correct Answer: Option C (I - II - III - IV)
Ou-Kong visited Kashmir in the 8th century (759–763 AD); Marco Polo traveled and recorded accounts in the late 13th century (~1290 AD); Francois Bernier visited Kashmir with Aurangzeb in 1665; Godfrey Vigne explored Kashmir in 1835. Hence, the order is I - II - III - IV.
Q1157
Which of the following species in Jammu & Kashmir is currently classified as "Critically Endangered" on the IUCN Red List?
💡Correct Answer: Option C (Hangul)
The Hangul or Kashmir Stag (Cervus hanglu hanglu), found primarily in Dachigam National Park in Jammu & Kashmir, is classified as Critically Endangered (CR) on the IUCN Red List.
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