JKSSB JK General Knowledge MCQs

Explanation

The correct answer is:

✅ II only

Explanation:

• Statement I ❌ Incorrect — Akhnoor Fort is located on the right bank of the River Chenab, not the Jhelum.

• Statement II ✅ Correct — The fort was constructed between 1762 and 1802 at the behest of Raja Tegh Singh of the Jamwal dynasty. The construction was then completed by his son Raja Alam Singh in 1802

✔️ Therefore, only Statement II is correct.

Explanation

The correct answer is:

✅ 0.8 and 0.98, respectively

Explanation:
According to the Economic Survey 2024–25, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir contributes about 0.8 % to the national GDP, while its share of the national population is about 0.98 %.

✔️ So the right choice is 0.8 and 0.98, respectively.

Explanation

Correct Option: 1 and 3 only

Explanation:

• 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).

Explanation

On 31 October 2019, when Jammu & Kashmir was officially reorganized into two Union Territories — Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh — the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court, Justice Gita Mittal, administered the oath of office to:

• Girish Chandra Murmu as the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, and

• R.K. Mathur as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

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Parat-Patwar is the Patwari register with village records.

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Girdawari is the twice-yearly harvest inspection.

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Gojri is widely spoken by Gujjars and Bakarwals.

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Srinagar is the summer capital of J&K.

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Shankaracharya Temple is on Gopadari Hill in Srinagar.

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Mohra hydroelectric project was built in 1905.

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Pheran is the traditional Kashmiri winter gown.

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As of October 2017, Dr. Shah Faesal (an IAS officer of the 2010 batch) was the Managing Director (MD) of the Jammu & Kashmir State Power Development Corporation Limited (JKSPDCL). He served in this position during a period when the corporation was focusing on major projects under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP).

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The Indus Commission handles disputes regarding water sharing between India and Pakistan.

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Under the Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir (specifically Section 97), which was in effect until the reorganization of the state in 2019, every person appointed to be a Judge of the High Court was required to make and subscribe an oath or affirmation before the Governor of the State, or some person appointed in that behalf by him.

Post-2019 Context

It is important to note that since the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 came into effect, the Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir was repealed. Now:

• Judges of the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh take their oath under the Constitution of India.

• The oath is administered by the Lieutenant Governor (LG) of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.

Explanation

Member may be penalised if he knowingly votes while disqualified.

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Under the Constitution of Jammu & Kashmir, Section 138 specifically mandated that no person shall be ineligible for inclusion in the electoral roll for any constituency on grounds only of religion, race, caste, sex, or any of them. This ensured a non-discriminatory, secular approach to the voting process within the state.

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At least 7 years as advocate and recommended by High Court.

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Governor may appoint another judge if Chief Justice post is vacant or unable to perform.

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Governor of a state including J&K is appointed by the President of India.

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Article 370 became operative from 17th November 1952.

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Article 370 dealt with special status of Jammu & Kashmir.

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Saffron festivals in Kashmir are commonly held in November after the saffron harvest.

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Letri is a grass‑cutting/harvest related dance of Jammu region, considered a labour dance.

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Martand Sun Temple is dedicated to the Sun God.

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Bhajan Sopori is a renowned Santoor player.

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Ladakh was made a Union Territory without a Legislative Assembly (administered by a Lieutenant Governor).

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Ladakhi Buddhists are categorized under Scheduled Tribes (ST).

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Under the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, as amended by the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Act, 2023, the Lieutenant Governor (LG) has the power to nominate a total of 5 members to the Legislative Assembly.

Breakdown of the Nominations:

• Women (2 members): The LG may nominate two women to the Legislative Assembly if he/she is of the opinion that women are not adequately represented.

• Kashmiri Migrants (2 members): One of these must be a woman. These members are nominated from the community of persons who migrated from the Kashmir Valley after November 1, 1989.

• Displaced Persons from Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (1 member): This member is nominated from the population that was displaced from POJK during the 1947-48, 1965, or 1971 conflicts.

  Feature	Details
  Total Assembly Seats	114 (90 for J&K + 24 reserved for POJK)
  Effective Voting Seats	90 (elected) + 5 (nominated) = 95
  SC Reservation	7 Seats
  ST Reservation	9 Seats (for the first time in J&K history)

Explanation

Chhota Kashi = Samba, Land of Devika = Udhampur, District of Lakes = Ganderbal, Land of Springs = Anantnag.

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Cluster University of Jammu and Cluster University of Kashmir were established in 2016.