Question 1

Under which Section of the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019 was the Union Territory of Ladakh created without a Legislature?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Section 3. Section 3 of the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019 provides for the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh without a legislature, while Section 4 provides for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir with a legislature.

Question 2

Which is the highest mountain peak located entirely within the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (excluding POK)?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Nun Peak. Nun Peak (7,135 meters) is the highest peak in the Suru Valley/Kargil-Kashmir region that is located on the Indian side of the Line of Control, part of the Nun Kun massif.

Question 3

Find the odd one out among the given options.

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Moon. Mercury, Venus, and Earth are planets revolving around the Sun, whereas the Moon is a natural satellite revolving around the Earth.

Question 4

لفظ 'پانی' کا ہم معنی (مترادف) لفظ کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: آب. The synonym of 'Water' (پانی) in Urdu is 'Aab' (آب).

Question 5

درج ذیل میں سے اسمِ معرفہ (خاص نام) کی نشاندہی کریں۔

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: ہمالیہ. A Proper Noun (اسمِ معرفہ) refers to a specific name. 'Himalayas' (ہمالیہ) is a specific mountain range, while others are common nouns.

Question 6

لفظ 'دن' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: رات. The antonym of 'Day' (دن) in Urdu is 'Night' (رات).

Question 7

محاورہ 'آسمان سے باتیں کرنا' کا کیا مطلب ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: بہت اونچا ہونا. The idiom 'Aasman se baatein karna' means to be very tall, high, or eminent.

Question 8

درج ذیل میں سے کون سا جملہ گرامر کے لحاظ سے درست ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: میں نے کتاب پڑھی ہے۔. Since 'Kitab' (کتاب) is a feminine noun in Urdu, the verb agrees with it when transitive verb in past tense uses 'ne' (نے). Thus, 'Maine kitab padhi hai' is correct.

Question 9

لفظ 'خوبصورت' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: بدصورت. The antonym of 'Beautiful' (خوبصورت) in Urdu is 'Ugly' (بدصورت).

Question 10

جملہ 'وہ گیا' میں لفظ 'وہ' قواعد (گرامر) کی رو سے کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: ضمیر. In the sentence 'Woh gaya' (He went), the word 'Woh' (He) is a Pronoun (ضمیر) because it replaces a noun.

Question 11

لفظ 'استاد' کی جمع کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: اساتذہ. The correct plural form of 'Teacher' (استاد) in Urdu is 'Asatiza' (اساتذہ).

Question 12

کام کرنے والے شخص کو گرامر کی رو سے کیا کہتے ہیں؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: فاعل. In grammar, the doer of an action (Subject) is referred to as 'Faail' (فاعل).

Question 13

Which of the following gases is the most abundant in the Earth's atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Nitrogen. Nitrogen makes up approximately 78% of the Earth's atmosphere, followed by Oxygen at about 21%, Argon at 0.93%, and Carbon Dioxide at 0.04%.

Question 14

لفظ 'تاریک' کا ہم معنی (مترادف) لفظ کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: اندھیرا. The synonym of 'Dark' (تاریک) in Urdu is 'Andheera' (اندھیرا).

Question 15

وہ جگہ جہاں تعلیم حاصل کی جاتی ہے، اسے کیا کہتے ہیں؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: مدرسہ. The place where education is obtained is called 'Madrasa' (مدرسہ) or school.

Question 16

درج ذیل الفاظ میں سے مؤنث لفظ کی نشاندہی کریں۔

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: کاپی. In Urdu, 'Copy' (کاپی) is treated as a feminine noun (مؤنث), while قلم, کاغذ, and خط are masculine (مذکر).

Question 17

محاورہ 'نو دو گیارہ ہونا' کا کیا مطلب ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: بھاگ جانا. The Urdu idiom 'Nau do gyarah hona' means to flee, run away, or escape.

Question 18

شاعرِ مشرق علامہ اقبال کا مزار کہاں واقع ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: لاہور. The tomb of Allama Iqbal, the national poet of Pakistan, is located in Lahore near the Badshahi Mosque.

Question 19

لفظ 'دوست' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: دشمن. The antonym of 'Friend' (دوست) in Urdu is 'Enemy' (دشمن).

Question 20

درج ذیل شعراء میں سے کس شاعر کو 'شاعرِ مشرق' کے لقب سے پکارا جاتا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: علامہ اقبال. Allama Muhammad Iqbal is honored with the title 'Shair-e-Mashriq' (Poet of the East) for his influential poetry and philosophy.

Question 21

لفظ 'عالم' (جاننے والا) کی صحیح جمع کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: علماء. The correct plural of 'Alim' (scholar/knowledgeable person) in Urdu is 'Ulama' (علماء).

Question 22

لفظ 'درخت' قواعد (گرامر) کی رو سے کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: اسمِ نکرہ (اسمِ عام). 'Darakht' (Tree) is a common noun (اسمِ نکرہ) in Urdu grammar because it refers to any general tree.

Question 23

لفظ 'آزاد' کا متضاد (ضد) کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: غلام. The antonym of 'Free' (آزاد) in Urdu is 'Slave' (غلام).

Question 24

What is the chemical name of common table salt?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Sodium Chloride. The chemical name of common table salt is Sodium Chloride ($NaCl$).

Question 25

لفظ 'کتاب' کی جمع کیا ہے؟

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: کتابیں اور کتب دونوں. Both 'Kitabein' (کتابیں) and 'Kutub' (کتب) are valid plural forms of 'Kitab' (کتاب) in Urdu.

Question 26

Who among the following was the founder of the Home Rule League in India along with Annie Besant?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Bal Gangadhar Tilak launched the Home Rule League in April 1916 at Belgaum, and Annie Besant launched it in September 1916 at Madras.

Question 27

The traditional full-length loose gown worn by people in Kashmir to protect themselves from severe winter cold is called:

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Pheran. Pheran is the traditional long, loose cloak worn by men and women in Kashmir, typically made of wool and worn over warm clothing during winter, often with a Kangri underneath.

Question 28

Jammu and Kashmir is the leading producer of which high-value spice crop in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Saffron. Pampore region of Jammu and Kashmir (often called the Saffron Town of Kashmir) is famous for producing high-quality saffron, making J&K the leading producer in India.

Question 29

Who is the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of Parliament)?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: The Vice-President of India. According to Article 64 of the Indian Constitution, the Vice-President of India is the ex-officio Chairman of the Council of States (Rajya Sabha).

Question 30

The Treaty of Amritsar, which handed over the territory of Kashmir to Gulab Singh, was signed in which year?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 1846. The Treaty of Amritsar was signed on March 16, 1846, between the British East India Company and Maharaja Gulab Singh, establishing the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 31

Which Indian state is the largest producer of rice?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: West Bengal. West Bengal is the largest producer of rice in India, followed by Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, and Tamil Nadu.

Question 32

The Right to Education was added as a Fundamental Right under Article 21A by which Constitutional Amendment Act?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 86th Amendment Act. The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002, inserted Article 21A, making free and compulsory education for children between the ages of 6 and 14 a Fundamental Right.

Question 33

Which lake in Kashmir is known as the 'Supreme gem of all Kashmir Lakes' and is the deepest lake in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Manasbal Lake. Manasbal Lake, located in Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, is known as the supreme gem of all Kashmir lakes and is considered the deepest lake in India.

Question 34

Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Lord Mountbatten. Lord Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General of independent India from August 1947 to June 1948. C. Rajagopalachari became the first and only Indian Governor-General after him.

Question 35

Which national park in Jammu and Kashmir is the primary habitat of the Hangul (Kashmir Stag)?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Dachigam National Park. Dachigam National Park, located near Srinagar, is renowned as the last remaining home of the critically endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag).

Question 36

Which vitamin deficiency causes night blindness?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Vitamin A. Deficiency of Vitamin A (Retinol) leads to night blindness (nyctalopia), which is the inability to see well in dim light or at night.

Question 37

In which district of Jammu and Kashmir is the holy shrine of Vaishno Devi located?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Reasi. The holy cave shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi is located in the Trikuta Mountains in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 38

Who is widely recognized as the 'Father of the Green Revolution' in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: M. S. Swaminathan. M. S. Swaminathan is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India for his leadership and role in introducing high-yielding varieties of wheat and rice.

Question 39

How many Schedules were originally present in the Constitution of India when it was adopted in 1949?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 8. The Constitution of India originally had 8 schedules when adopted in 1949. Currently, there are 12 schedules in the Indian Constitution.

Question 40

Which Mughal Emperor built the famous Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Jahangir. Shalimar Bagh was built by the Mughal Emperor Jahangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619. It is the largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley.

Question 41

Which line of latitude passes almost halfway through the territory of India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Tropic of Cancer. The Tropic of Cancer ($23.5^\circ 	ext{ N}$) passes through eight states of India, dividing the country almost equally into two halves.

Question 42

Which organ in the human body is responsible for producing the hormone insulin?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Pancreas. The pancreas produces insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels, specifically through its endocrine cells called beta cells in the Islets of Langerhans.

Question 43

The Quit India Movement of 1942 was launched in direct response to the failure of which mission?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Cripps Mission. The failure of the Cripps Mission in March 1942 to offer full self-government to India led Mahatma Gandhi to launch the Quit India Movement in August 1942.

Question 44

Who was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Maharaja Gulab Singh. Maharaja Gulab Singh was the founder of the Dogra Dynasty and became the first Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir under the Treaty of Amritsar in 1846.

Question 45

What is the summer capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Srinagar. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 46

Which historical mountain pass connects the Jammu region with the Kashmir Valley?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Banihal Pass. The Banihal Pass (elevation 2,832 m) across the Pir Panjal Range connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley.

Question 47

Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress (INC)?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Badruddin Tyabji. Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim President of the INC, presiding over the third annual session of the Congress held at Madras in 1887.

Question 48

The Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project is constructed on which river?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Chenab. The Baglihar Dam is a run-of-the-river power project built on the Chenab River in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Question 49

Who appoints the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: The President of India. Under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by the President of India by warrant under his hand and seal.

Question 50

What is the SI unit of power?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Watt. The SI unit of power is the Watt ($W$), which is equal to one joule of energy expended per second ($1 	ext{ J/s}$).

Question 51

Who was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Maharaja Hari Singh. Maharaja Hari Singh was the last ruling monarch of Jammu and Kashmir, signing the Instrument of Accession to India on October 26, 1947.

Question 52

Who wrote the famous book 'The Discovery of India' during his imprisonment?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Jawaharlal Nehru. The Discovery of India was written by Jawaharlal Nehru during his imprisonment at Ahmednagar Fort from 1942 to 1945.

Question 53

Which picturesque tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir is known as the 'Meadow of Gold'?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Sonamarg. Sonamarg is known as the 'Meadow of Gold' due to the golden-yellow flowers that bloom in summer and the sunlit snow-capped peaks surrounding it.

Question 54

Which Article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the Right to Equality?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Article 14. Article 14 guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws within the territory of India.

Question 55

Which Article of the Constitution of India details the procedure for amending the Constitution?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Article 368. Article 368 in Part XX of the Constitution of India grants power to Parliament to amend the Constitution and details the procedure for doing so.

Question 56

Which is the oldest mountain range in India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Aravalli Range. The Aravalli Range is the oldest fold mountain range in India and one of the oldest in the world, running across Rajasthan, Haryana, Gujarat, and Delhi.

Question 57

Which highly reactive metal is stored under kerosene oil to prevent it from reacting with oxygen and moisture?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Sodium. Sodium is an alkali metal that is highly reactive and catches fire when exposed to air or water. Hence, it is stored under kerosene oil.

Question 58

What is the ancient Vedic Sanskrit name of the Chenab River?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Asikni. The Chenab River was known as Asikni in Vedic Sanskrit literature. (Jhelum is Vitasta, Ravi is Parushni, and Beas is Vipasa).

Question 59

How many administrative districts are there currently in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: 20. Following the creation of the Union Territory of Ladakh (consisting of Leh and Kargil), the UT of J&K is left with exactly 20 administrative districts.

Question 60

Who raised the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Bal Gangadhar Tilak. Bal Gangadhar Tilak, one of the main leaders of the extremist faction of INC, gave the famous slogan 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'.

Question 61

The famous Indus Valley Civilization site 'Lothal', known for its ancient dockyard, is located in which modern state of India?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Gujarat. Lothal was one of the southern-most cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, located in the Bhal region of modern Gujarat state.

Question 62

Which is the largest national park in India, located in the Ladakh region?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Hemis National Park. Hemis National Park in Ladakh is the largest national park in India, famous for its high concentration of snow leopards.

Question 63

Who is the author of Rajatarangini, the Sanskrit historical chronicle of the kings of Kashmir?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Kalhana. Rajatarangini ('The River of Kings') was written in Sanskrit by the Kashmiri historian Kalhana in the 12th century AD.

Question 64

The Chilika Lake, the largest brackish water coastal lagoon in India, is located in which state?

Accepted Answer

The correct answer is: Odisha. Chilika Lake is a brackish water lagoon spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state on the east coast of India.

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