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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh .
21
The first Mosque in Leh was built during the tenure of which king in Ladakh?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Deleg Namgyal adopted the Islamic religion and the first Mosque was built in Leh in 1666 - 67 and it was called Jama Masjid. During that period Aurangzeb ruled Ladakh region.
22
Ladakh came under which dynasty in 1839 onwards?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839, Gulab Singh strongly established the Dogra rule in Jammu in 1842.
23
Ladakh is also called the Land of ............... .
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The word 'Ladakh' is derived from 'Ladvags' that means The Land of High Passes.
24
Which among the following literary sources contains detailed history of Ladakh?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ladakh chronicles written in 17th century are the most important sources to know about Ladakh's history from first dynasty of Ladakh to Namgyal dynasty.
25
Who established the Namgyal dynasty in Ladakh?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Namgyal dynasty was founded by Bhagan in 1460 after overthrowing the rule of Blo-Gros-Idan of Lha-Chen dynasty.
26
Monumental ancient Buddhist carvings are discovered where in Ladakh?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Monumental ancient Buddhist carvings were discovered at Digar.
27
Ladakh was part of which dynasty in 78 AD?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ladakh became a part of Kushan dynasty under King Kanishka from 78 - 101 AD.
28
Which place was known for the export of Pashmina along the historic Silk Route?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
Silk textiles and horses from Xinjiang and Pashmina (Shahtoosh) was exported from Tibet via Ladakh. The place was also popular as a major exporter of grains.
29
Who built the Likir monastery?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Lha-Chen Rgyalpo ruled between 1050 - 1080 AD. He built the Likir Monastery near Saspol and encouraged people to study Buddhism.
30
Which river valley in Ladakh was chosen by archaeologists for surveys?
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option D
Solution:
The history of Ladakh can be traced back to the Neolithic era with the help of artefacts found in the Nubra Valley region. A detailed, well written history of Ladakh is available from 8th - 9th century as Ladakh was mostly a part of other political empires before 8th century.