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GK Questions About Jammu Kashmir For JKSSB
Q.No.1. Gulmarg is famously known as
A. Meadow of Gold
B. Meadow of Flowers
C. Adobe of Fairies
D. Village of Shepherds
Option B.
Q.No.2. Which of the following is located on Gopadari Hill in the south-east of Srinagar and lies at a height of 1100 feet above the surface level of the city ?
A. Hari Parbat Fort.
B. Pari Mahal.
C. Venkateshwara Temple.
D. Shankaracharya Temple.
Option D.
Q.No.3. This is one of the India’s most scenically beautiful wildlife reserves. It is located 22 kilometre from Srinagar and forms almost half of the Dal Lake’s catchment area. Which of the following is this ?
A. Dachigam.
B. Jasrota.
C. Coorg.
D. Tadoba.
Option A
Q.No.4. A fort built built by Raja Bahu Lochan approximately 3000 years ago and remains to be the oldest and the most iconic of all monumental marvels in Jammu. This Fort is known as :
A. Dhanidhar Fort
B. Bhimgarh Fort
C. Bahu Fort
D. Hari Parbat Fort
Option C
Q.No.5. Which of the following places of Jammu and Kashmir is also known as “Anglers Paradise’ ?
A. Gulmarg
B. Pahalgam
C. Sonamarg
D. Dal Lake
Option B
Q.No.6. Which architectural structure of Jammu and Kashmir is also known as ‘Lhachen Palkhar’ ?
A. Thiksey Monastery
B. Kathi Darwaza
C. Jama Masjid
D. Leh Palace
Option D
Q.No.7. Which wildlife Sanctuary is bounded to the north by Gumsar Lake, east by Rupri, South by Saransar and to the west by the Pir Panjal pass and is located in the Shopian district of Kashmir ?
A. Hirpora Wildlife sanctuary
B. Overa Wildlife sanctuary
C. Ramnagar Wildlife sanctuary
D. Jasrota Wildlife sanctuary
Option A
Q.No.8. Sonamarg is known for its natural beauty and popular for its alpine flowers, silver birch and pine trees. Sonamarg is famous as
A. Meadow of Flowers
B. Meadow of Gold
C. Adobe of Fairies
D. Village of Shepherds
Option B
Q.No.9. This Wildlife sanctuary is located 76km from Srinagar, near Pahalgam, and has an area of 32.27-sq-kms. The sanctuary has acquired an outstanding position for its varied and magnificent species of Pheasants. Which wildlife sanctuary here we are talking about?
A. Jasrota
B. Ramnagar
C. Overa
D. Hirpora
Option C
Q.No.10. Gulmarg is a hill station and a popular skiing destination in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. This hill station lies in
A. Langpangkong Range
B. Pir Panjal Range
C. Aravalli Range
D. Changkikong Range
Option B
Q.No.11. The city of Sufis for the history lovers willing to have a glimpse of Kashmir’s past. Situated on the banks of a river, this place offers scintillating views and serene atmosphere. Jasrota fort is a must visit for history lovers here. This city is in District
A. Samba
B. Reasi
C. Jammu
D. Kathau
Option D
Q.No.12. The first mosque constructed in Srinagar in 1395 by a Persian who came to Kashmir to spread the Islam religion in the 13th century is :
A. Khanqah of Shah Hamadan
B. Hazratbal Mosque
C. Jama Masjid
D. Pathar Masjid
Option A
Q.No.13. Which of the following was built in 1862 in a unique, French-chateau style of architecture by a Dogra King and has now been converted into a museum?
A. Bahu Fort
B. Mubarak Mandi Palace Complex
C. Bhimgarh Fort
D. Amar Mahal Palace
Option D
Q.No.14. A National Park includes the catchments of two valleys, which drain into the river Indus and is also named after the famous monastery. Which of the following is this National Park?
A. The Hemis Altitude National Park
B. The City Forest National Park
C. The Salim Ali National Park
D. The Kishtwar High Altitude National Park
Option A
Q.No.15. Dating back to 1430CE, founded by Spon Paldan Sherab, Which of the following is situated on a hillock overlooking the Indus valley with full view of the magnificent Stok range?
A. Leh Palace
B. Hemis Monastery
C. Phynag Monastery
D. Thiksey Monastery
Option D
Q.No.16. Which of the following statements is NOT correct with respect to the Bahu Fort ?
A. It has a temple dedicated to Goddess Maha Kali
B. It was revamped by the King’s of the Dogra dynasty
C. It has a well laid-out park known as Bagh-e-Bahu
D. It is situated on the left bank of the river Chenab
Option D
Q.No.17. Which of the following is NOT a spring of Kashmir valley?
A. Gangabal
B. Vishno Pad
C. Verinag
D. Surinsar
Option D
Q.No.18. Which among the following is the favorite destination of the trained skiers in Gulmarg?
A. Panchtarni
B. Chandanwari
C. Apharwat Range
D. Betaab Valley
Option C
Q.No.19. Which of the following statements is NOT correct with reference to Chenani Nashri Tunnel?
A. It reduces road distance between Chenani nad Nashri to 10.9km from earlier long route of 41Km
B. It is India’s first tunnel equipped with world class Integrated Traffic Control System
C. It reduces the distance between Jammu and Srinagar by around 100km.
D. It is 7km long and built at an altitude of 950 metres.
Option C and D
Q.No.20. Pari Mahal, located on top of Mountain Zabarwan in the state of Jammu and Kashmir was established by
A. Jehangir
B. Shah Jahan
C. Asaf Khan
D. Dara Shikoh
Option D
Q.No.21. The Construction of Raghunath Temple in Jammu was started by
A. Pratap Singh
B. Hari Singh
C. Gulab Singh
D. Ranbir Singh
Option C
Q.No.22. Which of the following Historical Places is located on the banks of Tawi river in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir ?
A. Raghunath Temple
B. Bhimgarh Fort
C. Bahu Fort
D. Dhandidhar fort
Option C
The temple known as Takht-i-Sulaiman in the south-east of Srinagar is ?
A. Hari Parbat Fort
B. Kheer Bhawani
C. Pari Mahal
D. Shankaracharya Temple
Option D
Q.No.24. Which of the following is the largest fresh water lake in Jammu Kashmir?
A. Dal Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Mansbal Lake
D. Gangabal
Option B
Q.No.25. The place known as ‘Valley of Shepherds’ is?
A. Pahalgam
B. Gulmarg
C. Sonamarg
D. Betaab Valley
Option A
Q.No.26. The temple of Vaishno Devi is located near ?
A. Jammu
B. Kathua
C. Samba
D. Katra
Option D
Q.No.27. Dachigam National Park is famous for
A. White tiger
B. Hangul
C. Leopard
D. Musk Deer
Option B
Q.No.28. Which of the following is located in Leh ?
A. Overa Wildlife sanctuary
B. Ramnagar Wildlife sanctuary
C. Changthang Wildlife sanctuary
D. Jasrota Wildlife sanctuary
Option C
Q.No.29. Gulf of Corpses is a part of?
A. Dal Lake
B. Mansabal Lake
C. Wular Lake
D. Gangabal
Option C
Q.No.30. The historical places in Jammu and Kashmir that houses Moi-e-Muqqadas, the sacred hair of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) is ?
A. Jamia Masjid
B. Khanqah of Shah Hamadan
C. Chaar-e-Sharif
D. Hazratbal Shrine
Option D
Q.No.31. Golf Tourism is one of the main attractions in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir. Which of the following is an international standard 18 hole golf course located at Sidhra ?
A. Jammu Tawi Golf Course
B. Royal Springs Golf Course
C. Kashmir Golf Course
D. Army Dhruva Golf Course
Option A
Q.No.32. This palace is an example of medieval Tibetan architecture that once served as the regal residence of the Namgyal dynasty and now is a popular tourist destination. Identify this Palace :
A. Hari Niwas Palace
B. Amar Mahal palace
C. Leh Palace
D. Sher Garhi Palace
Option C
Q.No.33. Asia’s longest bi-directional highway tunnel is?
A. Jawahar Tunnel
B. Banihal Qazigund Road Tunnel
C. Nandini Tunnel
D. Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
Option D
Q.No.34. Which of the following lakes is situated at the north-east side of Dachnipora town of Jammu and Kashmir in a long valley enclosed by high mountains and is connected with another lake called Zamtinag ?
A. Sheshnag Lake
B. Marsar lake
C. Vethnar Lake
D. Kounnag Lake
Option A
Q.No.35. Which of the following temple in Jammu and Kashmir is associated with the Hindu Goddess, Ragnya Devi and is an important tourist destination ?
A. Shankaracharya Temple
B. Vaishno Devi temple
C. Kheer Bhawani Temple
D. Martand Temple
Option C
Q.No.36. Which of the following is known as “Gateway to Ladakh” ?
A. Nubra Valley
B. Drass Valley
C. Pangong Lake
D. Zanskar Valley
Option B
Q.No.37. Mubarak Mandi is located at
A. Jammu
B. Samba
C. Kathua
D. Rajouri
Option A
Q.No.38. Which of the following National Parks in Jammu and Kashmir refers to Ten Villages ?
A. Dachigam National park
B. Hemis High Altitude National park
C. City Forest National park
D. Salim Ali National park
Option A
Q.No.39. Baltal Valley is located on the banks of river
A. Tawi
B. Jhelum
C. Lidder
D. Sindh
Option D
Q.No.40. Amar Mahal palace is located at
A. Jammu
B. Samba
C. Reasi
D. Kathua
Option A
Q.No.41. Which of the following rivers has its source in Verinag Spring in Anantnag District ?
A. Chenab
B. Indus
C. Jhelum
D. Tawi
Option C
Q.No.42. Which of the following is one of the most scenic golf course in a natural environment created against the dramatic backdrop of Zabarwan Mountains at Chashme Shahi, overlooking the famous Dal Lake ?
A. Royal Springs Golf Course
B. Prestige Golfshire Club
C. Willingdon Sports Club
D. None of the above
Option A
Q.No.43. Which of the following is NOT correct?
A. Dodhpather- Valley of Milk
B. Yusmarg – Valley of Jesus
C. Puramandal – Chotta Kashi
D. Gulmarg – Meadow of Gold
Option D
Q.No.44. Which river is the source of Water for the Wular Lake in Jammu and Kashmir ?
A. Ravi
B. Chenab
C. Indus
D. Jhelum
Option D
Q.No.45. Which Jammu and Kashmir city is known as the City of Temples ?
A. Jammu
B. Srinagar
C. Anantnag
D. Baramulla
Option A
Q.No.46. The hill station of Gulmarg is in District
A. Baramulla
B. Budgam
C. Kupwara
D. Bandipora
Option A
Q.No.47. The Wular Lake is located at
A. Baramulla
B. Ganderbal
C. Bandipora
D. Srinagar
Option C
Q.No.48. The Tulip festival is celebrated at
A. Gulmarg
B. Srinagar
C. Jammu
D. Sonamarg
Option B
Q.No.49. The word Dal (Dal Lake ) in Kashmiri language means
A. Lake
B. Deep
C. Cuisine
D. Valley
Option A
Q.No.50. The World’s second highest operating cable car is located at
A. Vaishno Devi temple
B. Gulmarg
C. Bahu Fort
D. Leh
Option B
Q.No.51. What are the Wooden Boats used in the Dal Lake known as
A. Gondola boats
B. Kayaks
C. Jukungs
D. Shikaras
Option D
Q.No.52. The first fortification of Hari Parbat Fort was constructed by
A. Akbar
B. Hari Singh
C. Jehangir
D. Ranbir Singh
Option A
Q.No.53. The Ski Club of India was established at Gulmarg in
A. 1917
B. 1927
C. 1937
D. 1926
Option B
Q.No.54. Vaishno Devi temple is situated in
A. Lesser Himalayas
B. The Greater Himalayas
C. The Shivaliks
D. None of the above
Option C
Q.No.55. Which of the following is situated at the periphery of Srinagar City ?
A. Hari Parbat Fort
B. Shankaracharya Temple
C. Kheer Bhawani Temple
D. Pari Mahal
Option A
Q.No.56. The Temple of Vaishno Devi is located on the mountain
A. Nanda Devi
B. Padmanabh
C. Trikuta
D. Nyegyi Kansang
Option C
Q.No.57. Mamleshwar Temple in Phalgam is devoted to the
A. Kali
B. Shiva
C. Krishna
D. Vishnu
Option B
Q.No.58. Hariparbat fort was built by
A. Humayun
B. Jehangir
C. Ghulam Singh
D. Atta Mohammed Khan
Option D
Q.No.59. Which of the following lakes is connected with Jhelum by a canal near Sumbal ?
A. Dal Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Mansabal Lake
D. None of the above
Option C
Q.No.60. The famous JAMA Masjid at Srinagar was built by
A. Zianul Abidin
B. Sultan Qutubuddin
C. Sultan Sikandar
D. None of the above
Option C
Q.No.61. Hill of Hari Parbat has the shrine of
A. Vaishno Devi
B. Ragyna Devi
C. Khwaja Makhdoom Sahib
D. None of the above
Option C
Q.No.62. Manasbal Lake is famous for
A. Lotus
B. Rose
C. Fish
D. Juhi
Option A
Q.No.63. At which place tourism is round the year ?
A. Amarnath
B. Kedarnath
C. Vaishno Devi
D. Bahu Fort
Option C
Q.No.64. Nishat Bagh was constructed by
A. Shah Jahan
B. Jehangir
C. Asaf Khan
D. Nur Jahan
Option C
Q.No.65. Which of the following is Second Largest Lake in UT of Jammu and Kashmir ?
A. Wular Lake
B. Dal Lake
C. Manasbal Lake
D. Mansar Lake
Option B
Q.No.66. The Bahu Fort is situated on the banks of River
A. Ravi
B. Chenab
C. Jhelum
D. Tawi
Option D
Q.No.67. Manasbal Lake is situated in District
A. Bandipora
B. Srinagar
C. Ganderbal
D. Baramulla
Option C
Q.No.68. Where is the highest green golf course in the world, at an altitude of 2650m and is the country’s premier ski resort in the winter ?
A. Ladakh
B. Jammu
C. Gaurimarg
D. Pahalgam
Option C
Q.No.69. Where is the seven-storeyed building Dam Dam constructed by the Mughals ?
A. Tosa Maidan
B. Nilnag Lake
C. The Basmati Gali
D. None of the above
Option A
Q.No.70. What is the full form of JKTDC ?
A. Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Development Corporation
B. Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Developing Corporation
C. Jammu and Kashmir Tourist Developing Corporation
D. Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Development Corporation
Option D
Q.NO. 71. JKTDC was established in
A. 11 February 1970
B. 13 February 1980
C. 13 February 1970
D. 13 March 1970
Option C
Q.No.72. Mata Vaishno Devi temple is in District
A. Jammu
B. Kathua
C. Samba
D. Reasi
Option D
Q.No.73. Raghunath Temple was completed by
A. Gulab Singh
B. Ranbir Singh
C. Pratap Singh
D. Ranjit Singh
Option B
Q.No.74. Which of the following is the biggest Siva temple in North India ?
A. Raghunath Temple
B. Ranbireshwar Temple
C. Puramandal Temple
D. Panchbakhtar Temple
Option B
Q.No.75. Ranbireshwar Temple was built by
A. Gulab Singh
B. Ranjit Singh
C. Pratap Singh
D. Ranbir Singh
Option D
Q.No.76. Which of the following was the last residence of Dogra Kings ?
A. Amar Mahal palace
B. Mubarak Mandi Palace Complex
C. Bhimgarh Fort
D. Jasrota Fort
Option A
Q.No.77. Which of the following is Known as Reasi Fort ?
A. Dhandidhar fort
B. Bahu Fort
C. Jasrota Fort
D. Bhimgarh Fort
Option D
Q.No.78. Dhandidhar Fort is in District
A. Jammu
B. Samba
C. Kathau
D. Rajouri
Option D
Q.No.79. Patan Da Talab means
A. Abode of Love
B. Abode of Fairies
C. Pond of Princess
D. Pond of Princes
Option C
Q.No.80. Panchbakhtar Temple is also known as
A. Rupai Wala Mandir
B. Chota Kashi
C. Bawe wali Mata temple
D. None of the above
Option A
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