MCQs Jammu & Kashmir Studies

By: Prof. Dr. Fazal Rehman Shamil | Last updated: October 22, 2024

1. Who is known as the “Sher-e-Kashmir” in Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Sheikh Abdullah
B. Gulzarilal Nanda
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Sardar Patel
Answer: A

2. What is the summer capital of Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Srinagar
B. Jammu
C. Leh
D. Gulmarg
Answer: A

3. Which river is known as the lifeline of Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Chenab
B. Jhelum
C. Indus
D. Ravi
Answer: C

4. The Amarnath Cave, a significant Hindu shrine, is dedicated to which deity?

A. Lord Shiva
B. Lord Vishnu
C. Goddess Parvati
D. Lord Hanuman
Answer: A

5. What is the famous traditional folk dance of Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Bihu
B. Rouf
C. Kathak
D. Garba
Answer: B

6. Which Mughal Emperor built the Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar?

A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Shah Jahan
D. Aurangzeb
Answer: B

7. What is the predominant religion in Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Hinduism
B. Islam
C. Sikhism
D. Buddhism
Answer: B

8. The Kargil War between India and Pakistan took place in which year?

A. 1998
B. 1999
C. 2000
D. 2001
Answer: B

9. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India, located in Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Dal Lake
B. Wular Lake
C. Mansar Lake
D. Nagin Lake
Answer: B

10. What is the main language spoken in Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Urdu
B. Punjabi
C. Kashmiri
D. Dogri
Answer: C

11. The Line of Control (LoC) divides Jammu & Kashmir between which two countries?

A. India and Pakistan
B. India and China
C. India and Nepal
D. India and Bangladesh
Answer: A

12. Which pass connects Ladakh with the rest of the Indian subcontinent?

A. Banihal Pass
B. Zoji La Pass
C. Rohtang Pass
D. Nathu La Pass
Answer: B

13. Which valley is often referred to as the “Granary of Jammu & Kashmir”?

A. Tawi Valley
B. Chenab Valley
C. Sind Valley
D. Kashmir Valley
Answer: D

14. Who is the first woman Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Mehbooba Mufti
B. Farooq Abdullah
C. Mufti Mohammad Sayeed
D. Sheikh Abdullah
Answer: A

15. The Hemis Festival, celebrated in Ladakh, is associated with which religion?

A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Islam
D. Sikhism
Answer: B

16. Which famous Indian saint is associated with the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage?

A. Swami Vivekananda
B. Guru Nanak
C. Adi Shankaracharya
D. Swami Pranavananda
Answer: C

17. The Gulmarg Biosphere Reserve is located in which region of Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Jammu
B. Kashmir
C. Ladakh
D. Doda
Answer: B

18. Which mountain range separates Jammu & Kashmir from Himachal Pradesh?

A. Pir Panjal Range
B. Zanskar Range
C. Karakoram Range
D. Shivalik Range
Answer: A

19. The Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine is situated in which town of Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Pahalgam
B. Katra
C. Udhampur
D. Anantnag
Answer: B

20. Which famous Mughal Garden is located in Jammu?

A. Shalimar Bagh
B. Nishat Bagh
C. Verinag Garden
D. Bagh-e-Bahu
Answer: D

21. The Dachigam National Park, known for the Hangul deer, is situated near which city?

A. Jammu
B. Srinagar
C. Leh
D. Kargil
Answer: B

22. Which river is known as the “Vitasta” in Kashmir?

A. Jhelum
B. Chenab
C. Ravi
D. Sutlej
Answer: A

23. The famous Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar is associated with which religious figure?

A. Hazrat Ali
B. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
C. Hazrat Umar
D. Hazrat Fatimah
Answer: B

24. Which Mughal Emperor is buried in the Shah Hamdan’s shrine in Srinagar?

A. Akbar
B. Jahangir
C. Aurangzeb
D. Shah Jahan
Answer: C

25. What is the traditional dress of Kashmiri women?

A. Sari
B. Lehenga
C. Pheran
D. Salwar Kameez
Answer: C