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Each section contains 100 MCQs on Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh .
1
The Indus river rises from which lake?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Indus river is a trans-boundary river that runs through Tibet, India and Pakistan. This river originates in the Northern slopes of the Kailash range in Tibet from Mansarovar lake.
2
The confluence of which two rivers makes the river Chenab?
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Answer: Option B
Solution:
Chenab is formed by two streams namely, the Chandra and Bhaga that flow out from Baralacha and meet at Tandi. Due to the confluence of these streams, the river is also called Chandrabhaga.
3
When was the First Mineral Survey was done in Jammu and Kashmir?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
In Jammu and Kashmir, the first survey of mineral's wealth was done by a renowned geologist, Mr. Middlemiss in 1924 in collaboration with the State Government.
4
The Department of Geology and Mining of Jammu and Kashmir was established in which year?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
In order to explore the mineral wealth and groundwater resources in the Union Territories, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir established the Department of Geology and Mining in 1960.
5
The Department of Soil and Water Conservation of Jammu and Kashmir was established in the year
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
In order to conserve and manage the soil and water resources of the Union Territories, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir established the Department of Soil and Water Conservation of Jammu and Kashmir in 1978.
6
Assertion (A): Ladakh has potential resources for the development of nuclear power station.
Reason (R): Uranium and thorium deposits are discovered in the Nubra-Shyok region of Ladakh.
Which of the following is true ?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Ladakh has high concentration of uranium and thorium in Udmaru village situated in Nubra-Shyok river valley.
7
Match the following
List-I List-II
(Soil) (Local Name)
a. Loamy Soil 1. Zabelzamin
b. Saline Soil 2. Bahil
c. Alkaline Soil 3. Sekil
d. Sandy loam Soil 4. Kharzamin
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Answer & Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The correct match is :
Loamy Soil - Bahil
Saline Soil - Kharzamin
Alkaline Soil - Zabelzamin
Sandy Loam Soil - Sekil
8
Which type of soil is formed by the deposition of sediments brought by the rivers?
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Answer: Option C
Solution:
Alluvial soil is found in the flood plains of Jhelum and Sind rivers, plains of Jammu, Poonch, Udhampur, Kathua and Rajouri districts. These plains are formed by the deposition of silt, mud and sediments brought down by the rivers.
9
Which type of the soil is found in the steep slopes in the foothills of Jammu and Kashmir upto a height of 400 m to 600 m?
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Answer: Option A
Solution:
Lithosol soil is mainly found on steep slopes in the forest hills upto 400 to 600 m above the sea level in Jammu, Udhampur, Kathua, Rajouri and Poonch districts. This soil varies from gravelly loam to gravelly silty loam in texture. This soil is slightly alkaline in nature. This soil is grey to brown in colour.
10
Consider the following statements about mineral wealth of Jammu and Kashmir.
1. Lolab valley in Kashmir has deposits of lignite.
2. Bauxite mines are located in Udhampur district of Jammu region.
Which of the above statements is/are true ?
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Answer: Option C
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