Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK MCQ Question and Answer

11

Assertion (A) Jamyang Namgyal of Namgyal dynasty in Ladakh was nick named as the Lion.
Reason (R) Jamyang faced several Muslim invasions and he resisted those attacks and tried to retain control over Ladakh.

A) Both (A) and (R) true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A) B) Both (A) and (R) true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A) C) (A) is true, but (R) is false D) (A) is false, but (R) is true

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Sengge Namgyal was a powerful ruler who consolidated Ladakh. He was known as the Lion.

12

Match the following

List-I	List-II
a. Hemis	1. Local Chiefs
b. Gyapachos	2. Monastery
c. Gyalmo	3. Kings
d. Gyalpo	4. Queens

A) a-4, b-2, c-1, d-3 B) a-3, b-1, c-4, d-2 C) a-1, b-4, c-3, d-2 D) a-2, b-1, b-4, d-3

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

The correct match is :
Hemis - Monastery
Gyapachos - Local Chiefs
Gyalmo - Queens
Gyalpo - Kings

13

Which was the last dynasty to rule Ladakh before it became a part of Indian Union?

A) Namgyal B) Sikh C) Afghans D) Dogra

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Ladakh remained a part of Dogra empire till 1947, when India got its independence. In October 1947, King Hari Singh of Dogra dynasty signed an agreement with the Indian Union. According to the agreement, Jammu and Kashmir along with Ladakh became a part of the Indian Union but allowed to have their separate Constitution and Flag.

14

Which Mauryan ruler sent his missionaries to Ladakh to spread Buddhism?

A) Ashoka B) Chandragupta C) Bindusara D) Samprati

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Emperor Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty extended his influence over Ladakh by sending missionaries to preach Buddhism in around 273 - 236 BC.

15

Consider the following statements.
1. The Treaty of Chushul ended the conflict between Sikhs and Tibetians.
2. The treaty marked a distinction between the borders of Ladakh and Tibet.
Which of the following is correct?

A) Only 1 B) Only 2 C) Both 1 and 2 D) None of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The Treaty of Chushul ended the conflict between Sikhs and Tibetans. British Captain Canningham went to Ladakh to end the conflict. As per the Treaty, a boundary was established between Ladakh and Tibet, thus clearly demarcating the boundaries of the regions. Ladakh remained under Sikh rule and Tibet became an autonomous body.

16

Which important monument was built by Tsepal Namgyal?

A) Leh Palace B) Hemis Monastery C) Chemrey Monastery D) Stok Palace

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Tsetan Namgyal was succeeded by his brother Tsepal Namgyal. He ruled from 1802 - 1837 and then from 1839 - 1840. He was a wise administrator like his brother and spent his early years in Hemis monastery. He built the beautiful Stok Palace which remains the present residence of the royal family of Ladakh.

17

Cho and Lonpo were the titles given to ............... in Ladakh.

A) Kings B) Princess C) Chiefs D) Queens

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option C

Solution:

The General Council performed legislative and administrative functions. The ministers of this council were selected from the traditional chiefs. The chiefs were called 'Cho' and 'Lanpo'.

18

Which of these is an ancient village that contains pre-historic settlements in Ladakh?

A) Sumur B) Khyagar C) Chomolung D) All of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option D

Solution:

Sumur is an ancient village in Nubra valley along the Siachen river. A ruined settlement consisting of animal enclosures and windowless small rooms were discovered there. Rock Art of Bodhisattva image inscribed on the ruins were also found. Buddhist carvings were also found in Khyagar, another small village in the valley. Chomolung on left bank of Siachen river is an area where rock inscriptions and ruined fortress were found.

19

Ancient funeral sites containing rectangular graves are discovered where in Ladakh?

A) Deskit Tingang B) Sumur C) Chomolung D) All of these

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Ancient funeral sites consisting majorly of rectangular graves and circular tombs were found in Deskit Tingang.

20

Which ruler of Namgyal dynasty shifted the capital of Ladakh from Shey to Leh?

A) Tashi B) Tsewang C) Deleg D) Deldan

Discuss

Answer & Solution

Answer: Option A

Solution:

Bhagan's next influential descendant was Tashi Namgyal who built the royal palace at Leh. He shifted his capital from Shey to Leh.

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