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

The correct answer is Option C: 1960.
Let's understand why:
Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited (JKML) is a company that was established to explore and utilize the mineral resources of the region.
It's important to know the key dates related to the formation of important organizations in your state.
JKML was officially set up in 1960.
So, 1960 is the correct answer for when Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Limited was established.
The other options (1901, 1930, and 1990) are incorrect in this case.

KVIB (Khadi and Village Industries Board) Jammu & Kashmir was established under the Act namely, Jammu and Kashmir Khadi and Village Industries Board Act, 1965.

The office of the Assistant Director Handicraft Leh was established in the year 1973. The first and the foremost aim of the department is to preserve the rich Handicraft of the area by providing training to the interested people in different Handicraft related activities.

In order to attract substantial investment in the state's industries and generate huge employment by utilising the available resources, the Jammu and Kashmir Government has launched the New Industrial Policy in March, 2016. It aims to promote industries within a duration of ten years i.e. from 2016 to 2026. The Government has divided the districts into two zones depending upon the level of industrial development.

The correct match is :
Bijbahera - Wood carving industry
Khrew - Cement industry
Solina - Silk factory
Sunderbaui - Terpentine industry

Resins and turpentine oil are forest products that form the base of many chemical industries. Resin processing and manufacturing centres are situated at Miran Sahib (Jammu) and Sundarbani (Rajouri). Resin is collected from pine trees in Jammu region.

Apples, walnut, cherry, peach, orchards and pear are extensively grown in the Kashmir valley. These are used in the industries which are indulged in the processing of fruits, making jam, jelly, juice, fruit canning, etc. Baramulla and Anantnag districts have many fruit processing and canning factories.

Rice is the staple food of the state and is extensively grown in the plain areas of Jammu and Kashmir region. Srinagar has a Rice Mill at Barbarshah which is quite large. A modern rice factory was setup at Lethpora (Pulwama district) in 1981. Other rice mills are established in Jammu, R. S. Pora, Vijaypur, Kathua, Hiranagar, Avantipora, Baramulla, Sapore and Anantnag.

Khaltsi industrial area is in Leh district of Ladakh.

The Chenab Textile Mill at Kathua is the leading industry employing about 8000 people. A special award is given to this mill for its contribution towards employment generation and revenue realisation.