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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh .
31
Vaishno Devi Cave is situated in which zone of Jammu and Kashmir?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Vaishno Devi Cave is situated on the peak of Trikuta mountain in the middle himalayas region.
32
Pampore Wudar is world famous for the cultivation of
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Mattan Wudar, Zainpur Wudar, Nagum Wudar, Khushipura Wudar, Mukhamah Wudar are some of the important Wudars. Pampore Wudar is known for saffron cultivation.
33
Name the mountain range which lies in the Lesser Himalayas and separates Kashmir valley from the Outer Himalayas.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Pir Panjal range have natural passes through which Kashmir valley is connected. This range separates Kashmir valley from outer Himalayas. Gulmarg lies in this range.
34
Leh valley in Ladakh is drained by which river?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Leh valley lies in the Upper Indus region at a height of 3,500 metres. It serves as the Winter Capital of Ladakh. The valley is connected through motorable roads from Leh-Srinagar Highway and Leh-Manali Highway. The valley is drained by the Indus river. Most of the population in Ladakh lives in this valley.
35
The city of Leh is situated in which range?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Ladakh Range lies East of Zanskar range in Central Ladakh. The Indus and Shyok rivers confluences on the Ladakh range. It has an average elevation of 6000 m. The range forms the North-Eastern bank of Indus river. City of Leh is situated in this range at an elevation of 3,500 m.
36
Assertion (A) The Ladakh plateau records the minimum temperature in winters.
Reason (R) Ladakh is situated in high altitudinal areas of Greater Himalayas.
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The Ladakh region is situated on the rain shadow side of the Himalayan mountains which block the monsoon clouds. It is situated in high altitudinal areas of Greater Himalayas. The climate of Ladakh is cold and dry, therefore, it is also called Cold Desert.
37
Match the following
List-I List-II
(Climatic Conditions) (Months)
a. Wettest month in Ladakh 1. March
b. Light drizzles of rain 2. Autumn
c. Dust storms and loo 3. May
d. Crop harvesting in Kashmir 4. July
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The correct match is :
Wettest month in Ladakh - July
Light drizzles of rain - March
Dust storms and loo - May
Crop harvesting in Kashmir - Autumn
38
Kathua, Samba and Udhampur lie in which climatic zone of Jammu and Kashmir?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
The area of Jammu is situated in the sub-tropical region. It comprises of Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba districts. Its climate is highly influenced by the Pir Panjal and Shivalik ranges.
39
Saffron blooms during which season in the Kashmir valley?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The temperature falls gradually in autumn season in Kashmir and the sky is clear. There are minimum weather disturbances. It is the season of saffron flowering and the valley with its purple bloom of saffron flowers looks beautiful.
40
Consider the following statements about the climate of Jammu.
1. Kashmir valley influences the climate of Northern Jammu.
2. Southern plains of Jammu experience temperate climate.
Which of the given statements is/are true?
Discuss
Answer & Solution
Answer: Option A
Solution:
Jammu's climate is highly influenced by the Pir Panjal and Shivalik ranges. The southern part (plains) have a monsoon type of climate i.e., hot summers and cool winters. The mountainous areas of Jammu are influenced by the climate of Kashmir valley.