The general knowledge of J&K is one of the most studied topics nowadays and is also one of the most asked portions in the upcoming exams of the State PSC of J&K, in particular, and central examinations in general. All the exams conducted by JKSSB focus mostly on the Jammu and Kashmir general knowledge, which includes the history, geography, and political and economic sections. J&K has immense importance in India’s geography, culture, and current affairs. Jammu and Kashmir is thus very rich geographically. The economy is largely boosted by tourism, horticulture, and agriculture. This region is also one of the richest biodiversity hotspots of the country. Understanding the general knowledge of J&K is mind refreshing, both for the students who are preparing for the upcoming exams and for the ones who want to increase their knowledge in general, and for that purpose, we have curated the top 25 MCQs for this very portion of the syllabus of many competitive exams. All those students who want to work smartly and save their time by studying and solving MCQs are suggested to go through the below-mentioned MCQs without a second thought. It will also help you to analyze your loopholes will also provide a good material for your last-minute revisions.
Habba Khatun peak is located in
(A) Gurez
(B) Pahalgam
(C) Gulmarg
(D) Tosamaidan
Answer: (A) Gurez
Greater Himalayas are separated from lesser Himalayas by
(A) Main Central Thrust
(B) Himalayas Front Fault
(C) Main Boundary Thrust
(D) Great Boundary Fault
Answer: (B) Himalayas Front Fault
The Great Himalaya is known as
(A) Outer Himalaya
(B) Himadri
(C) Himachal
(D) Lesser Himalaya
Answer: (B) Himadri
Soils developed on high table Karewa lands are classified as:
(A) Surhazamin
(B) Kharzamin
(C) Hapluafids
(D) Ochraquafls
Answer: (B) Kharzamin
Double, Makhmali, Mishri and Italy are the verities of:
(A) Pear
(B) Apple
(C) Cherry
(D) Saffron
Answer: (B) Apple
Which of the following statement is/are CORRECT?
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Karakoram Range lies in the South of the Himalaya.
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Kunlun Shan Range lies to the South of Tibet Plateau and to the North of desert basin of Tarim in China.
Select the CORRECT code from below:
(A) Only 2
(B) 1 and 2
(C) Only 1
(D) None of these
Answer: (A) Only 2
Bara Lacha Pass connects Leh district with
(A) Srinagar
(B) Manali
(C) Nainital
(D) Udhampur
Answer: (B) Manali
Arrange the following Himalayan ranges from SOUTH to NORTH:
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Pir Panjal Range
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Ladakh Range
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Zanskar Range
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Karakoram Range
Select the CORRECT answer using the code given below:
(A) 1 2 3 4
(B) 4 3 2 1
(C) 1 3 2 4
(D) 4 2 3 1
Answer: (C) 1 3 2 4
Siachen glacier is situated to the
(A) East of Aksai Chin
(B) East of Leh
(C) North of Gilgit
(D) North of Nubra Valley
Answer: (D) North of Nubra Valley
Valley of Kashmir is situated between:
(A) Kangra and Dhauladhar Ranges
(B) Pir Panjal and Himadri Ranges
(C) Mahabharat and Dhauladhar Ranges
(D) Pir Panjal and Mahabharat Ranges
Answer: (B) Pir Panjal and Himadri Ranges
Pir Panjal Range in the Himalayas is a part of:
(A) Shiwaliks
(B) Trans Himalaya
(C) The Eastern Hills
(D) Lesser Himalaya
Answer: (D) Lesser Himalaya
Which of the above statements is/are CORRECT
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The basin of the Kashmir Valley was formed by the tectonic upliftment of Great Himalayas Range.
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The ‘Karewas’ of Kashmir are both lacustrine and fluvial deposits.
(A) 1 only
(B) 2 only
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2
Dal Lake is a type of:
(A) Warm monomictic lake
(B) Cold monomictic lake
(C) Cold dimictic lake
(D) Alkali lake
Answer: (B) Cold monomictic lake
Ladakh plateau is situated between:
(A) Shiwalik and Zanskar Mountains
(B) Karakoram and Zanskar Mountains
(C) Central Himalayas and Himadri
(D) Central Himalayas and Shiwalik
Answer: (B) Karakoram and Zanskar Mountains
Which of the following is a part of Aksai Chin region:
(A) Karakoram Range
(B) Shiwalik Range
(C) Kashmir Valley
(D) Ladakh Plateau
Answer: (A) Karakoram Range
Which of the following passes cuts through Pir Panjal range and links Manali and Leh by road?
(A) Banihal Pass
(B) Baralacha La
(C) Rohtang Pass
(D) Nathu La
Answer: (B) Baralacha La
Which of the following crop is a kharif crop in Ladakh and Rabi crop in Jammu and Kashmir?
(A) Barley
(B) Maize
(C) Wheat
(D) Rice
Answer: (C) Wheat
Kamet peak is the highest point in which of the following ranges?
(A) Karakoram Range
(B) Ladakh Range
(C) Zanskar Range
(D) Garhwal Range
Answer: (D) Garhwal Range
Which of the following passes and locations are WRONGLY matched?
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Zoji La – Ladakh
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Bara Lapcha La and Shipki La – Uttar Pradesh
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Thaga La, Niti Pass and Lipu Lekh – Himachal Pradesh
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Nathu La and Jelep La – Sikkim
(A) 1 & 2
(B) 2 & 3
(C) 2 & 4
(D) All are wrong
Answer: (B) 2 & 3
Soil in Ladakh region contain good amount of which nutrient?
(A) Nitrogen
(B) Humus
(C) Lime
(D) Potassium
Answer: (C) Lime
Kashmir Merino is a breed of
(A) Goat
(B) Sheep
(C) Buffalo
(D) Fish
Answer: (B) Sheep
Which one of the following pairs of metals constitutes the lightest and the heaviest metal, respectively?
(A) Lithium and mercury
(B) Lithium and osmium
(C) Aluminium and osmium
(D) Aluminium and mercury
Answer: (B) Lithium and osmium
Which part of India has the Kalakote tertiary coal field?
(A) Brahmaputra river basin of Assam
(B) Damodar river basin of Jharkhand and West Bengal
(C) Himalayan mountain region
(D) Cardamom hills in Kerala
Answer: (C) Himalayan mountain region
The surrounding region of Indus river is called ‘Nakhlistan’ which means:
(A) garden of Eden
(B) garden of Dreams
(C) garden of Sind
(D) garden of Dead
Answer: (B) garden of Dreams
Sonamarg is known for its natural beauty and popular for its alpine flowers, silver birch and pine trees. Sonamarg is famous as
(A) Meadow of Flowers
(B) The Crown of Kashmir
(C) The Snow country
(D) Meadow of Gold
Answer: (D) Meadow of Gold
Which one of the following minerals is formed by decomposition of rocks, leaving a residual mass of weathered material?
(A) Gold
(B) Bauxite
(C) Coal
(D) Zinc
Answer: (B) Bauxite
Consider the following places of Union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh:
(1) Srinagar, (2) Gilgit, (3) Kargil, (4) Banihal
Arrange these places from North to South using the code given below:
(A) 1, 2, 3, 4
(B) 4, 3, 2, 1
(C) 2, 3, 1, 4
(D) 2, 1, 3, 4
Answer: (C) 2, 3, 1, 4
Among the following which one has not been given Geographical Indication (GI) Tag?
(A) Kani Shawl
(B) Kashmir Sozni Craft
(C) Kashmir Saffron
(D) Kashmir Walnut
Answer: (A) Kani Shawl
To witness this waterfall, you will have to travel to Kanj Zubji in Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. It falls from a height of 20 feet and makes for a beautiful view. Which waterfall are we talking about?
(A) Kokernag Waterfall
(B) Turtuk Waterfall
(C) Sukhnag Waterfall
(D) Aharbal Waterfall
Answer: (C) Sukhnag Waterfall
Which one of the following statements is CORRECT?
(A) Himalayas were formed due to faulting of the earth’s crust
(B) Himalayas are the oldest mountains
(C) Himalayas belong to the Caledonian mountain system
(D) Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea then the sea got compressed
Answer: (D) Himalayas have risen from the Tethys Sea then the sea got compressed
Which one among the following passes links Lhasa with Ladakh?
(A) Lanak La
(B) Burzil Pass
(C) Babusar Pass
(D) Khyber Pass
Answer: (A) Lanak La
Satsar Lake, meaning ‘the seven lakes’ is in-
(A) Ganderbal
(B) Srinagar
(C) Baramulla
(D) Anantnag
Answer: (A) Ganderbal