JKSSB Matric Level Posts 2024 Paper

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Correct Option: 1 and 3 only

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• 1. Chinar — Platanus orientalis: Correct. The Oriental Plane tree is known as Chinar in the Kashmir Valley.

• 2. Deodar — Pinus roxburghii: Incorrect. * The scientific name of Deodar is Cedrus deodara.

  • Pinus roxburghii is the scientific name for the Chir Pine.

• 3. Silver Fir — Abies alba: Correct. (Though in the Himalayan context, Abies pindrow is the specific Himalayan Silver Fir, Abies alba is the general European Silver Fir and is often paired in general botanical questions).

• 4. Pine — Abies webbiana: Incorrect. * Pine belongs to the genus Pinus (e.g., Pinus wallichiana for Blue Pine).

  • Abies webbiana is actually another name for the Himalayan Silver Fir (Pindrow Fir).

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Correct Answer: Budgam

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• Location: Doodhpathri is located in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

• Why "Valley of Milk": The name "Doodhpathri" (Doodh = Milk, Pathri = Path/Valley) comes from the belief that the water flowing through the meadows is as white as milk, or as per local folklore, a famous saint (Sheikh-ul-Aalam) once pricked the ground with his stick and milk came out.

  • Geography: It is situated at an altitude of about 2,730 meters and is characterized by lush green meadows and the Shaliganga River flowing through it.

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Correct Option: All are correctly matched (1, 2, 3, and 4)

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1. Banihal Pass: Located in the Pir Panjal Range, it connects the Kashmir Valley with Jammu. It is a vital link in Jammu & Kashmir.

2. Bara Lapcha La (Baralacha La) & Shipki La:

   • Baralacha La: Connects Lahaul district (HP) to Leh (Ladakh).

   • Shipki La: Located in Kinnaur district (Himachal Pradesh), connecting India to Tibet.

3. Bomdi La: Located in Arunachal Pradesh, connecting the state with Lhasa (Tibet).

4. Nathu La & Jelep La: Both are strategic high-altitude passes located in Sikkim, connecting India with the Tibet Autonomous Region.

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Correct Option: Statements 1 and 2 only

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• Statement 1 is Correct: Hemis National Park is located in the Leh district of Ladakh and is indeed the largest national park in India.

• Statement 2 is Correct: It covers an area of approximately 4,400 sq km. It is globally famous for having the highest density of Snow Leopards in the world and offers high-altitude trekking routes.

• Statement 3 is Incorrect: The name "Hemis" is derived from the famous Hemis Monastery located nearby. The definition "ten villages" (Ten = Dachi, Village = Gam) actually refers to Dachigam National Park in Srinagar, which was formed by relocating ten villages.

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Correct Answer: Mirabai Chanu

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• Sole Representative: Saikhom Mirabai Chanu was the only Indian weightlifter to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

• Achievement: She competed in the Women's 49kg category and won the Silver Medal, opening India's medal tally at the event.

• Note: While other weightlifters like Jeremy Lalrinnunga and Achinta Sheuli are prominent, they were not part of the Tokyo 2020 squad (though they have represented India in other major events like the Commonwealth Games).

Completed Fact: "Mirabai Chanu was the weightlifter who was part of the Indian Olympics 2020 squad."

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Correct Answer: Bilquis Mir

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• The Individual: Bilquis Mir, a water sports promoter and former canoeist from Jammu & Kashmir, made history with this appointment.

• The Achievement: She became the first woman from India to be appointed as a jury member at the Summer Olympics.

• The Role: She officiated as a jury member for the Canoeing events at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

• Background: Bilquis Mir has previously served as a jury member at the Asian Games (Hangzhou) and was the coach of the Indian women's canoeing team. Her appointment was officially conveyed by the Indian Olympic Association (IOA).

Completed Fact: "Bilquis Mir has become the first Indian woman to be appointed a jury member at the 33rd Summer Olympics held in Paris, France."

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Correct Answer: R. Praggnanandhaa

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• The Finalists: The final of the FIDE Chess World Cup 2023 (held in Baku, Azerbaijan) was played between India's R. Praggnanandhaa and Norway's Magnus Carlsen.

• The Result: Magnus Carlsen won the title in the tie-breaks, and R. Praggnanandhaa finished as the runner-up.

• Significance: Praggnanandhaa became the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to reach the final of the Chess World Cup and the youngest player ever to do so at that time.

Completed Fact: "In the Chess World Cup 2023, the Indian player R. Praggnanandhaa played in the final against Magnus Carlsen."