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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 .
51
Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are found in
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Himalayan Dry Temperate Forests are found in the dry ranges of the Himalayan region e.g. in Ladakh region. These are coniferous forests. Along with xerophytic shrubs, trees like deodar, oak, ash, olive are also found in these forests. In Jammu and Kashmir, these forests are found at an altitude between 3000 - 3500 m in the Kathai range of Kashmir, Kishtwar and Udil range of Chenab valley.
52
In Kashmir, Alpine pastures are locally known as
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
The vegetation in Sub-Alpine and Alpine Forests varies from the lush green margs (Alpine pasture) to evergreen conifers. Alpine forests are divided into two categories i.e. Moist Alpine and Dry Alpine.
53
As per the ISFR, 2019, which district has high forest cover than the others?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
As per the ISFR, 2019, Poonch district has high forest cover of about 2107.7 square km.
54
Which region has the lowest area under forests as per the ISFR, 2019?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Ladakh Region has 36 square km (0.11% of its total geographical area) forest area which the lowest in the two Union territories.
55
Junipers, betula, pinus, abies, shrubby rhododendrons, salix, etc., are the important species of which type of forests?
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Answer: Option A
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Important plant species of Alpine forests are junipers, betula, pinus, abies, pyrus, shrubby rhododendrons, salix, etc.
56
Which of the following constitute the highest forest cover in the combined forests of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Those forests which are permanently marked either for the production of timber or other forest produce in which right of grazing and cultivation is allowed are known as reserved forests. The reserved forests (17643 square km) cover 87.21% of the total forest area.
57
Which tree grows well in Ladakh?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
In Ladakh, Himalayan Dry Temperate forests are also found and trees include Salix, Poplar and Local Willow. Poplar and willow are among the most important trees of Ladakh.
58
In which year Dachigam was established as a National Park?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Dachigam National Park was established by the then Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir but declared a National Park in 1981. It is the Northernmost and most elevated reserve in the Indian sub-continent. Marsar lake is the important lake in this region, from which the Dagwan river originate.
59
Kishtwar National Park was established in which year?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Kishtwar National Park is located in Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir. The area of the park is about 400 square km. It was established in 1981.
60
Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary was established in which year?
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Answer: Option D
Solution:
Rajparian Wildlife Sanctuary is also called Daksum Wildlife Sanctuary and is located in Anantnag district of Kashmir, 85 km South of Srinagar. It spreads over an area of 20 sq km. It was established in 1981.