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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh .
91
The height of K2 is
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Karakoram range lies towards the North of Zanskar range in the Northern part of Kashmir. It is the world's second highest mountain range. K2 (8611 m) is situated in this range in PoK.
92
Match the following
List-I List-II
a. Pensi La Pass 1. Leh to Lahaul
b. Namika La Pass 2. Kargil to Leh
c. Shingo La Pass 3. Zanskar to Suru
d. Bara-Lacha La Pass 4. Lugnak to Lahaul
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The correct match is :
Pensi La Pass - Zanskar to Suru
Namika La Pass - Kargil to Leh
Shingo La Pass - Lugnak to Lahaul
Bara-Lacha La Pass - Leh to Lahaul
93
Match the following
List-I List-II
a. Mansar Lake 1. Valley of Kashmir
b. Karewas 2. Daksum Valley
c. Brengi River 3. Middle Himalayas
d. Vaishno Devi Cave 4. Foothills (Shivaliks)
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The correct match is :
Mansar Lake - Foothills (Shivaliks)
Karewas - Valley of Kashmir
Brengi River - Daksum Valley
Vaishno Devi Cave - Middle Himalayas
94
Which of the following mountains spreads through the Gulmarg valley?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Afarwat Mountain spreads through the Gulmarg valley. It is about 4,390 m in height. Alpathar spring lies on its peak.
95
The undulating slope between Ravi and Chenab rivers is known as
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
The inner zone of Shivaliks has steep slope and plateau due to folding and erosion activities on the edimentary rocks. The slopes of Shivaliks between Ravi and Chenab rivers are known as Kandi. It is adjacent to the plains upto a height of 300 m.
96
Which is the world's highest motorable pass that is situated in Ladakh?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Marsimik La Pass is famous for being the world's highest motorable pass. It is situated at a height of 5,582 m, this pass lies in Chang-Chemno Range near the glacial Pangong lake.
97
Which pass is also known as 'Gateway to Ladakh' from Himachal Pradesh?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Bara-Lacha La Pass is situated at an elevation of 4,890 m, this pass connects Leh to Lahaul (in Himachal Pradesh). It is situated along the Leh-Manali Highway and is also a Gateway to Ladakh via Himachal Pradesh.
98
Which of the following volcanic peaks is/are in a dormant state?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Two volcanic mountain peaks are situated in Jammu and Kashmir. Soyamji (1,860 m) volcanic peak lies in North Machhipura (Handwara), which once erupted for 13 months in 1934 and is now a dormant volcanic peak. The other volcanic peak is Kharewa which lies in Pahalgam Tehsil, but it has not erupted so far. These volcanic mountain peaks are the cause of earthquakes in Kashmir.
99
What is the reason behind Ladakh becoming a Cold Desert?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The enormous Great Himalayan range creates a rain shadow area due to which the monsoon winds do not reach Ladakh. This makes Ladakh a cold desert, as it receives just 2 cm of rainfall annually.
100
Consider the following statements.
1. More plains in Ladakh is actually considered a plateau due to its structure.
2. Saser Pass situated in Tarim Basin is the highest mountain pass in Ladakh.
Which of the following is true ?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
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