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Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK MCQ Question and Answer | State Gk MCQ

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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh .
11
Siachin glacier in the North-East of Ladakh lies in which range?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Karakoram Range lies in the North-East of Ladakh, in the Eastern boundry of the Nubra valley. Karakoram is the second highest mountain range in the world. K2 (Godwin Austen) lies in this range. Siachen, Baltoro, Hispar, Rimo and Batuna are important glaciers found in this range.
12
Harmukh mountains are situated where in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Answer: Option D
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Harmukh Mountain is also known as Mount Harmukh. It is located at an elevation of 5,142 m in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a part of the Himalayan range and is located between Nallah Sindh in the South and Neelum river in the North. It is mostly climbed from the North-Western side of Bandipore.
13
The Manali-Leh Highway is actually a natural mountain pass known as
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
The Manali-Leh Highway is a vital road that connects Manali in Himachal Pradesh to Leh in Ladakh.

A key natural mountain pass along this highway is the Bara-lacha La Pass.

Bara-lacha La is located at an elevation of around 4,890 meters (16,040 feet) and is known for its scenic yet challenging terrain.

It lies on the border of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh, forming a crucial link for travelers and supplies between the two regions.
14
The Indus river drains which valley?
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Answer: Option C
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15
Which river forms the Lolab valley in North-West Kashmir?
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Answer: Option B
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Lolab Valley is an oval-shaped valley, 24 km long and 3 km wide. The valley lies in the North-West of Kashmir valley in Kupwara. The valley is formed by Lahwal river.
16
Which mountain pass in Kashmir valley is also known as Jawahar Tunnel?
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Answer: Option A
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Banihal Pass is also known as Jawahar Tunnel and is a Gateway to the Kashmir valley. It is situated at an elevation of 2,832 m and connects Kashmir to the outer Himalaya. It lies on the Pir Panjal range.
17
Which mountains are also known as Lesser Himalayas?
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Answer: Option C
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Middle Himalayas is also known as Lesser Himalayas which lies between the Ravi (in the East) and the Poonch (in the West). This region is composed of volcanic rocks of granite, gneiss, quartz, etc.
18
Wudars (elevated plateau region) are found where in Jammu and Kashmir ?
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Answer: Option D
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There are extensive elevated plateaus of alluvial and lacustrine material in the valley of Kashmir. These deposits or plateaus are known as Karewas. Karewas are locally known as Wudars. The Wudars are found extensively and continuously on the left bank of Jhelum river.
19
Which among the following regions is a disputed land lying in the Aksai Chin area?
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Answer: Option A
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Depsang Plains lies in the disputed Aksai Chin region. The Western portion of these plains lie in Ladakh and the Eastern portion is controlled by China. These plains are full of gravel and sediments and lack any vegetation. These plains lie at a height of 5,300 m.
20
Which pass runs through Line of Control between India and China?
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Answer: Option A
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The Kongka Pass or Kongka La Pass is a low mountain pass on the Line of Actual Control between India and China in eastern Ladakh. It lies on a spur of the Karakoram range that intrudes into the Chang Chenmo Valley adjacent to the disputed Aksai Chin region.