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

Bhaderwah is a valley town in the Doda district. It is situated 80 km from Batote. The town is also known as Mini Kashmir for its scenic beauty and also known as Land of Snakes.

Khanqah of Shah Hamadan is one of the oldest Muslim shrines located on the banks of the river Jhelum in Srinagar city. An important religious destination in Srinagar, this shrine was originally built in 1395 and later reconstructed in 1732. Believed to contain "the secret of Allah" - the Khanqah of Shah Hamadan is an excellent example of wood architecture that draws inspiration from Buddhist, Hindu and Islamic styles. Khanqah of Shah Hamadan was originally constructed by Sultan Sikander (1389 - 1413 AD) in memory of Sufi saint Mir Syed Ali Hamdan, who stayed in Kashmir and was instrumental in the spread of Islam in Kashmir.

Officially, the Amarnath Yatra is organised by the government in collaboration with the Shree Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB). Various agencies provide necessary facilities all along the route during the Yatra period, which includes provision of ponies, supply of power, telecommunication facilities, firewood and setting up of fair price shops. En-route the cave, various non-governmental organisations have set up food supply and resting tents called pandals which are available for free to the pilgrims. Near the shrine, hundreds of tents which are erected by locals can be hired for a night's stay. Helicopter services from base camp to Panjtarni (6 km from the cave) are also available from various private operators.

Fact about Raghunath Temple: The Raghunath Temple in Jammu was actually commissioned by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1835 and later completed by his son Maharaja Ranbir Singh in 1860, not by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

About Panchraktan Mahadev Temple: It is indeed considered one of the oldest Shiv temples in Jammu city.

About Chashme Shahi: Chashme Shahi is one of the three famous Mughal Gardens of Srinagar, but it is the smallest, not the biggest. However, this statement is often loosely phrased, and in many general references, the incorrect statement in the given options is identified from the temple’s historical facts.

Reason: Since the Raghunath Temple was not built by Maharaja Ranjit Singh, Option B is historically inaccurate.

Conclusion: The incorrect statement is Option B because Raghunath Temple was built by Maharaja Gulab Singh and completed by Maharaja Ranbir Singh, not by Maharaja Ranjit Singh.

Amar Mahal Palace is located on the bank of Tawi river in Jammu. It was built in the 19^th Century by Raja Amar Singh, a Dogra king.

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Botanical Garden was established in 1969 in the memory of India's first prime minister, it is a well-designed modern garden that lies in the foothills of the Zabarwan mountain range and one can overlook the picturesque Dal Lake. This well-manicured garden covers an area of 80 hectares, of which 17 hectares is occupied by a beautiful lake. Nehru Garden in Srinagar was established with the aim of spreading awareness about various varieties of flora and beautifying the city.

Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi, Kathi Darwaja, Rainwari, Srinagar is one of the most important Sikh Gurudwaras in Kashmir. This historical Gurudwara is included in the tourist place of Srinagar city of Kashmir valley. It is situated just outside the southern gate of Hari Parbat fort.

There are some amazing churches in Jammu region. Union Church in Udhampur is a small building depicting peace and silence. The architecture of the building is quite old, but is very well maintained by the authorities.

Kargil is a city and a joint capital of the union territory of Ladakh in India. It is also the headquarters of the Kargil district. It is the second largest city in Ladakh after Leh. Kargil is located 204 kilometres (127 miles) to the east of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, and 234 kilometres (145 miles) to the west of Leh. It is the centre point of the Suru River.