MCQs

JK History Questions with solutions MCQs

1. Who introduced the "Art of Carpet Weaving" in Kashmir?

A

Sultan Sher Shah

B

Emperor Akbar

C

Emperor Shahjahan

D

Sultan Zainul Abidin

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

“Carpet making was first introduced into Kashmir by the then king, Zainul-ab-din, who ruled from 1423 to 1474.” “The techniques of carpet weaving were brought to South Asia during the 15th century by Sultan Zain-ul-Abadin who brought Persian and Central Asian weavers to Kashmir to teach the craft to local inhabitants.

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2. ___________ is known as "Meadows of Jesus" in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir

A

Gulmarg

B

Patnitop

C

Yusmarg

D

Sonamarg

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Correct Answer : C
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Yusmarg

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3. Lachipora Wildlife Sanctuary is in which of the following districts of Jammu and Kashmir?

A

Shopian

B

Anantnag

C

Jammu

D

Baramulla

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Correct Answer : D
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Baramulla

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4. Book Pax Indica was written by which of the following personalities?

A

Atal Bihari Vajpayee

B

Arvind Kejriwal

C

Indira Gandhi

D

Shashi Tharoor

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Correct Answer : D
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Shashi Tharoor

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5. In which of the following years, the first municipal corporation in India was established?

A

1700

B

1726

C

1710

D

1688

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Correct Answer : D
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1688

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6. Which among the following forts was built by Gen. Zorawar Singh, the famous Dogra General?

A

Banasur Garh

B

Bhim Garh

C

Pithoragarh

D

Devalgarh

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Correct Answer : B
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Bhim Garh

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7. District Kishtwar was carved out from which of the following districts during the year 2007-08?

A

Anantnag

B

Poonch

C

Ramban

D

Doda

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Correct Answer : D
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Doda

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8. How many International Airports are there in Jammu and Kashmir?

A

2

B

3

C

1

D

4

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Correct Answer : C
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1

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9. The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will be administered by the President, through an administrator appointed by him known as ____________

A

Lieutenant Governor

B

Advocate-General

C

Chief Justice of India

D

Chief Minister

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Correct Answer : A
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Lieutenant Governor

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10. The Famous Shankri Devta Temple is located in _____________ District of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

A

Anantnag District

B

Poonch District

C

Udhampur District

D

Srinagar District

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Correct Answer : C
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Udhampur District

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11. In which of the following places, one of the Buddhist councils took place during the Kanishka`s rule?

A

Sonampur

B

Uttarkhasi

C

Uttarakhand

D

Kashmir

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Correct Answer : D
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Kashmir

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12. Who ruled Srinagar till the British Raj came into India?

A

Danish

B

French

C

Dutch

D

Sikhs

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

It was in 1814 that the rule of Sikhs was established and Maharaja Ranjit Singh ruled over Kashmir. It was ruled by the Sikhs till the British Raj came into India. Till the year 1947 Srinagar was considered as a princely state in the British India.
https://srinagar.nic.in/history/#:~:text=It%20was%20in%201814%20that,state%20in%20the%20British%20India.

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13. Which of the following travelers from China visited the town Rajapuri in 632 A.D?

A

Hiuen Tsang

B

Megasthenes

C

Fa Hien

D

Yijing

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Correct Answer : A
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Hiuen Tsang

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14. In which year the district Kupwara was carved out from the District Baramulla?

A

1965

B

1979

C

1990

D

1950

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Correct Answer : B
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1979

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15. Who among the following was the founder of the city Jammu?

A

Raja Mahavir Singh

B

Raja Satya Dev

C

Raja Jamboo Lochan

D

Raja Bir Dev

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Correct Answer : C
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Raja Jamboo Lochan

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16. In which year the Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir was established?

A

1972

B

2002

C

1990

D

1981

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Correct Answer : D
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1981

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17. In 1850 A.D. Dogra Raja Moti Singh laid foundation of Dogra Raj in which place?

A

Budgam

B

Ganderbal

C

Samba

D

Poonch

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Correct Answer : D
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Poonch

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18. Mughal King Jehangir nominated who among the following as Raja of Poonch?

A

Zorawar Singh Kahluria

B

Rai Saidu

C

Siraj-ud-din

D

Mian Hathu

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Correct Answer : C
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Siraj-ud-din

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19. Which of the following Kings entered the Valley via Pakhil spent a few days at Baramulla and according to “Tarikh-e-Hassan”, the city had been decorated like a bride?

A

Jahangir

B

Ali Adil Shah I

C

Akbar

D

Ratan Singh

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Correct Answer : C
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Akbar

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20. Which of the following is a traditional dance performed at weddings in Kashmir?

A

Bacha Nagma

B

Rouf Dance

C

Bhand Jashan

D

Hafiza Dance

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

Hafiza Dance
It is a dance that is performed at weddings and is a form of Kashmiri traditional dance. There is a special instrument used in this dance known as Santoor that contains almost hundred strings and is played with the help of sticks.
Source https://www.jktdc.co.in/dances-of-kashmir.aspx

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21. In which year the Samba District was annexed to J&K by Maharaja Gulab Singh making it an integral part of the state?

A

1900 A.D.

B

1886 A.D.

C

1846 A.D

D

1910 A.D.

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Correct Answer : C
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1846 A.D

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22. ________ valley was named after "Maharaja LOLO".

A

Nubra

B

Lidder

C

Lolab

D

Spiti

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Correct Answer : C
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Lolab

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23. When did the famous Mughal emperor Akbar conquer Kashmir?

A

1586

B

1501

C

1553

D

1528

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Correct Answer : A
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1586

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24. Which of the following Mughal Kings nominated Siraj-ud-din of village Kahuta as Raja of Poonch?

A

Humayun

B

Aurangzeb

C

Jehangir

D

Akbar

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Correct Answer : C
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Jehangir

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25. In which of the following districts of Jammu and Kashmir is the Batote meteorological observatory located?

A

Doda

B

Ramban

C

Poonch

D

Reasi

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Correct Answer : B
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Ramban

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26. Who among the following travelers visited Doda in 1829?

A

AlBeruni

B

Hiuen Tsang

C

Ibn Battuta

D

G.T. Vigne

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Correct Answer : D
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G.T. Vigne

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27. Who was the first muslim ruler of Kashmir and Founder of the Shah Mir Dynasty?

A

Alau`d-Din Shah Mir

B

Sultan Jamshid

C

Shams-ud-Din Shah Mir

D

Sikander Shah Mir

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Correct Answer : C
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Shams-ud-Din Shah Mir

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28. Which among the following places in Jammu & Kashmir was called as "The Land of Kings"?

A

Ramban

B

Rajouri

C

Reasi

D

Shopian

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Correct Answer : B
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Rajouri

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29. In which year the district Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir was formed?

A

1979

B

1965

C

1985

D

1990

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1979

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30. Who among the following rulers adopted Compulsory Primary Education Regulation in Jammu and Kashmir?

A

Maharaja Hari Singh

B

Raja Amar Singh

C

Maharaja Pratap Singh

D

Maharaja Gulab Singh

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Correct Answer : A
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31. The District Ganderbal was carved out from which of the following districts in Jammu and Kashmir?

A

Srinagar

B

Kupwara

C

Doda

D

Anantnag

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Correct Answer : A
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Srinagar

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32. Who among the following is the first ruler of Rajouri Kingdom?

A

Raja Prithvi Paul

B

Bahu Paul

C

Sangram Paul

D

Sultan Masud

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Correct Answer : A
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Raja Prithvi Paul

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33. In which year, Samba region came under the supremacy of Jammu, during the period of Hari Dev?

A

1816 A.D.

B

1899 A.D.

C

1876 A.D.

D

1929 A.D.

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

1816 A.D.

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34. District Kishtwar was carved out from which of the following districts during the year 2007-08?

A

Poonch

B

Ramban

C

Anantnag

D

Doda

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Correct Answer : D
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Doda

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35. Which of the following districts in Jammu & Kashmir is the birthplace of Basohli Art Paintings?

A

Ramban

B

Samba

C

Reasi

D

Kathua

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Correct Answer : D
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Kathua

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36. Which of the following districts is a part of Jammu region?

A

Baramulla

B

Pulwama

C

Udhampur

D

Kupwara

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Correct Answer : C
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Udhampur

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37. During which year, Kashmir passed on from the feeble control of the Mughal emperor of the time to Ahmed Shah Abdali of Afghanistan?

A

1640 A.D.

B

1752 A.D.

C

1888 A.D

D

1947 A.D.

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Correct Answer : B
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1752 A.D.

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38. The ancient Devi Maha Lakshmi Temple, situated at Pacca Danga of Jammu District, was built by

A

Maharaja Vir Dev

B

Maharaja Bhim Dev

C

Maharaja Ranbir Singh

D

Maharaja Dhanpal Singh

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Correct Answer : C
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Maharaja Ranbir Singh

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39. ___________ Town in Jammu & Kashmir has derived it`s name from a famous spring named "Ganderbhavan".

A

Reasi

B

Srinagar

C

Jammu

D

Ganderbal

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Correct Answer : D
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Ganderbal

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40. In which year the construction of Dhannidhar Fort in Rajouri was completed?

A

1855 A.D

B

1858 A.D

C

1850 A.D

D

1848 A.D

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Correct Answer : A
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1855 A.D

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41. Pulwama district in J&K is famous for Archaeological monuments especially for those left by _____________.

A

Maharaja Hari Singh

B

Raja Avantivarman & Lalta Ditya

C

Raja Suchet Singh & Hari Dev

D

Raja Aggar Ullah Khan & Noor-Ud-Din

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Raja Avantivarman & Lalta Ditya

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42. When did Maharaja Gulab Singh, the Dogra ruler of Jammu annex the Kishtwar region?

A

1845 AD

B

1821 AD

C

1721 AD

D

1790 AD

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

1821 AD

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43. Emperor Jahangir, wished to be buried at ______________, in Anantnag District of Jammu & Kashmir.

A

Thattapani

B

Chamuthang

C

Gurdashnag

D

Verinag

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Correct Answer : D
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Verinag

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44. __________ Island was constructed by King Zainul-Abi-Din in the Wular Lake of Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

A

Roopa Lank

B

Zaina Lank

C

SagarLank

D

Majuli

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Zaina Lank

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45. Who was the last Muslim Ruler of the Rajouri region?

A

Raja SardarKhan

B

Noor-Ud-Din

C

Raja Anwar Khan

D

Raja Raheem Ullah Khan

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Correct Answer : D
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Raja Raheem Ullah Khan

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46. Who was the Governor of Kashmir during the Mughal rule in 1663 A.D?

A

Muhammad bin Qasim

B

Islam Khan

C

Muhi-ud-Din Muhammad

D

Mian Hathu

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Islam Khan

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47. Which among the following forts was built by Gen. Zorawar Singh, the famous Dogra General?

A

Pithoragarh

B

Bhim Garh

C

Devalgarh

D

Banasur Garh

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Correct Answer : B
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Bhim Garh

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48. Which of the following places in Jammu & Kashmir is known as "Pargana Deesu" in the old records?

A

Samba

B

Budgam

C

Ramban

D

Reasi

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Correct Answer : B
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Budgam

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49. The Gadadhar temple in Jammu District of Jammu and Kashmir was built by Maharaja Gulab Singh in ____________.

A

1800 A.D.

B

1812 A.D

C

1777 A.D.

D

1850 A.D.

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

1850 A.D.

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50. Raja Raheem Ullah Khan ruled Rajouri principality up to _________.

A

January, 1845

B

October, 1846

C

February, 1844

D

January, 1846

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Raja Raheem Ullah Khan was the last Muslim Ruler of Rajouri who governed this principality upto 21st October, 1846. Jaral Muslim Rajas rebuilt Rajouri city during their rule.

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51. Rajatarangini is a historical account of which region?

A

Himachal pradesh

B

Rajasthan

C

Madhya pradesh

D

Kashmir

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Correct Answer : D
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The Rajatarangini (literally, River of Kings) is an epic poem (mahakavya/prabandha) composed in the classical language, Sanskrit, in 1148‑50 in Kashmir (part of the modern state of Jammu and Kashmir, India).

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52. What is Gulmarg famously known as?

A

Mountain Queen

B

Meadow of Flowers

C

The crown of Kashmir

D

Gods own country

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Gulmarg is the crowning glory of Jammu & Kashmir and is located 2,650 meters above sea level. Known as the Meadow of Flowers, it boasts of the world`s highest golf-course.

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53. Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is home to the famous Vishno Devi Shrine?

A

Reasi

B

Anantnag

C

Kistwar

D

Pulwama

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The famous Vaishno Devi Shrine is located in the **Reasi district** of Jammu and Kashmir, India. This shrine is a major pilgrimage destination for Hindus, dedicated to Goddess Vaishnavi. It is situated in the Trikuta Mountains, approximately 42 kilometers from Jammu city.

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54. Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is famous for the Martand Sun Temple?

A

Anantnag

B

Ramban

C

Kathua

D

Doda

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Martand Sun Temple, an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to the Sun God, is located in the **Anantnag district** of Jammu and Kashmir, India. It is situated near the town of Mattan, approximately 8 kilometers from Anantnag town. The Martand Sun Temple is known for its architectural grandeur and historical significance, dating back to the 8th century CE.

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55. Which Mughal emperor built the Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar?

A

Akbar

B

Jahangir

C

Shah Jahan

D

Aurangzeb

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

The Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar was built by Emperor Jahangir, who was the fourth Mughal Emperor of India. Jahangir commissioned the construction of Shalimar Bagh in 1619, primarily as a royal garden for his wife, Empress Nur Jahan. It is known for its beautiful terraced layout, water channels, and Chinar trees, reflecting the typical Mughal garden style.

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56. Where is Martund Sun Temple situated?

A

Anantnag

B

Kathua

C

Kishtwar

D

Samba

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The Martand Sun Temple, also known as the Martand or Martandeshwar Temple, is situated in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India.

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57. Who built Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir?

A

Akbar

B

Jahagir

C

Aurangzeb

D

Shahjahan

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir were built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir.

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58. Which district is known as the City of Temples in  Jammu & Kashmir?

A

Udhampur

B

Reasi

C

Kathua

D

Jammu

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The district known as the City of Temples in Jammu & Kashmir is Jammu. Jammu is famous for its numerous temples, including the famous Vaishno Devi Temple, Raghunath Temple, and others, making it a significant pilgrimage destination in the region.

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59. Who built the Rajouri Fort at Dhandidhar Village?

A

Raja Prithvi Paul

B

Noor ud din

C

Raja Jambu Lochan

D

Mian Hathu

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Correct Answer : D
Explanation :

The Rajouri Fort at Dhandidhar Village was built by Mian Hathu, the governor of Rajouri during the 19th century under the reign of Maharaja Gulab Singh.

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60. Which temple is known as Chota Kashi?

A

Peer Kho Temple

B

Ranibireshwar Temple

C

Purmandaal Temple

D

Panchvaktar Temple

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Purmandaal Temple is known as Chota Kashi.

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61. Which article empowered J&K`s state legislature to define permanent residents and provide special rights to them?

A

Article 1

B

Article 35

C

Article 35A

D

Article 370

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

Article 35A of the Indian Constitution empowered Jammu and Kashmir`s state legislature to define permanent residents and provide special rights and privileges to them.

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62. Who was the ruler of J&K to sign the Instrument of Accession with India?

A

Maharaja Hari Singh

B

Raja Gulab Singh

C

Maharaja Ranjit Singh

D

None of the above

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

The ruler of Jammu and Kashmir who signed the Instrument of Accession with India was Maharaja Hari Singh.

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63. In which year was the constitution of J&K adopted?

A

1967

B

1956

C

1957

D

1968

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir was adopted in the year 1957.

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64. In the Kashmir Valley Shivaratri is also known as

A

Tila Ashtmi

B

Naw Warih

C

Herath

D

Acchen Trai

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

In the Kashmir Valley, Shivaratri is also known as Herath or Herathra.

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65. Who was first Muslim saint of Kashmir who assumed the title of Rishi?

A

Bulbul Shah

B

Sultan ul Arfeen

C

Sheikh Nuruddin

D

None of the above

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

The first Muslim saint of Kashmir who assumed the title of Rishi was Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani, also known as Sheikh Noor-u-Din Wali or Nund Rishi.

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66. In 1965, the head of J&K was redesignated as Governor, previously called as _____?

A

Premier

B

Vajeer-i-aalam

C

Sadr-i-riyasat

D

Wazir

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Correct Answer : C
Explanation :

In 1965, the head of Jammu and Kashmir was redesignated as Governor. Previously, this position was called "Sadar-e-Riyasat."

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67. With respect to the erstwhile state of J&K, the Article 370 of the Constitution of India contained?

A

Special provisions

B

Transitional Provisions

C

Temporary Provisions

D

Emergency Provisions

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Article 370 of the Constitution of India contained special provisions with respect to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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68. Rehman Rahi is well known in India as ______

A

Freedom fighter and social reformer

B

Poet

C

Politician

D

Scientist

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Correct Answer : B
Explanation :

Rehman Rahi is well known in India as a poet and writer. He is a prominent Kashmiri poet and has made significant contributions to Kashmiri literature. He has also received several prestigious awards, including the Sahitya Akademi Award and the Padma Shri.

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69. Tarachand Bhat is well known in India as _____

A

Freedom fighter and social reformer

B

Economist

C

Politician

D

Scientist

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Correct Answer : A
Explanation :

Tarachand Bhat is well known in India as a freedom fighter and social reformer.

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