General Knowledge - J&K

(I) Expected Questions on Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K)

1) When was J&K Constituent Assembly was constituted ?

Ans: Sept, 1951

2) The constitution of J&K was adopted on ?

Ans: 17th Nov, 1956

3) When did constitution of J&K comes into force ?

Ans 26th Jan, 1957

4) Chairman of Drafting Committee of J&K Constituent Assembly ?

Ans Sh. Girdhari Lal Dogra

5) When did J&K Acceded with India ?

Ans 26th Oct, 1947

6) How many Parts are there in the constitution of J&K ?

Ans Part-XIIIth (13th)

7) Which Section of J&K constitution deals with Fundamental Rights ?

Ans Section-10

8) Which Part of J&K's constitution describes its Relationship with India ?

Ans Part-II

9) Which Section Deals with Right to compulsory and Free Education

Ans Section-20

10) Which Section Deals for Rights of Women and Children

Ans Section 21 - Rights of Children Section-22- Rights of Women

11) Which Part of Constitution deals with "Directive Principles of state Policy" ?

Ans Part-IV

12) Which Part of Constitution deals with "Permanent Residents" ?

Ans Part-III

13 ) How many sections are there in Part -IV (Directive Principles) of Constitution ?

Ans Section (11- 25) are covered in Part-IV

(II ) Expected Questions on J&K RTI Act

14) When was the RTI Act was first enacted in J&K ?

Ans 7th Jan, 2004

15) When the J&K RTI Act-2009 comes into force ?

Ans 20th March, 2009

16) Who was First state Chief Information Commissioner ?

Ans G R Sufi

17) Under which sections of J&K RTI Act, 2009, Information cannot be disclosed ?

Ans Any information falls under the exemptions of Section-8 & 9

18) What is the Time Limit to get Information from PIO ?

Ans 30 Days

19) How many chapters are there are J&K RTI Act 2009 ?

Ans 5 Chapters

 Chapter-1 : Preliminary (Section 1 & 2)  Chapter-2: Right to Information and Obligation of Public Authority (Section 3 to Section-11)  Chapter-3: The state Information Commission (Section 12,13 & 14)  Chapter-4 Power and Function of Information Commission, Appeal and Penalties (Section 15 to Section 17)  Chapter-5: Miscellaneous (Section 18 to 28) 20) What are some of the Important Sections of RTI Act, 2009

 Section-3 : Deals with Right to Information  Section-4: Obligation of Public authorities  Section-8: Exemption from Disclose of Information  Section-9: Ground for rejection  Section-12: constitution of State Information Commission  Section-20 : Jurisdiction of Courts  Section-23: Role of Govt.  Section-24: Power of Govt to make Rules

21) Who can appoint the State Information Commissioner ?

Ans Governor.

22) What does Third Party Mean ?

Ans It means person other than citizen

23 ) What does the First Appellate authority mean ?

Ans If you didn't get information with in 30 days, Or you are not satisfied with the information given, then you can appeal to the Next higher level. This higher level in called Ist appellate authority

24) What is Fee for Filing the RTI Application ?

Ans Rs 10

(III) Expected Questions on Rivers and Lakes of J&K

25) The ancient name of River Chenab is ?

Ans Chandrabhagha

26) Which lake is known as Vishnupad ?

Ans Kausar Nag (Kulgam)

27) Mansabal Lake is Famous for ?

Ans Lotus

28) From where the Chenab Originates ?

Ans Baralacha (A snow bed)

29) Where is Gangabal Lake Located

Ans Foothills of Mount Harmukh (In Ganderbal)

30) Which is the largest fresh water lake ?

Ans Wular lake

31) Origin and Popular Local Name of Jhelum

Ans Origin: Verinag Popular Name: Vitasta

32) Which Lake is known as Harmukh Ganga ?

Ans Gangabal Lake

33) Which is Largest salt water lake in India

Ans Pangong Lake (Ladakh)

34) What is Origion of Tawi River ?

Ans Kailash Kund ( Sewajdhar New Bhadarwah)

35) What is another name for Ravi River ?

Ans Iravati

36) Which Lake is located en route to Amarnath cave ?

Ans Sheshnag Lake

37) From where Kishengnaga River Originates

Ans Drea Mountains

38) What is other name of Mansar Lake in Jammu Division?

Ans Mansarovar Lake

39) Which Lake is Located near by famous Tourist spot Patnitop

Ans Sanasar

40) From where the Indus Originates

Ans Glaciers in Mansoravor (Tibet)

(IV) Expected Questions on Indus Water Treaty

41) Indus Water Treaty was Signed between

Ans India and Pakistan

42) when the Indus Water treaty was signed ?

Ans 19th Sept, 1960 (Singed in Karachi)

43) Which International Organization act as a mediator in passing the treaty?

Ans World Bank.

44) Which Rivers are involved in Indus Water treaty ?

Ans Western Rivers: Indus, Jhelum and chenab Eastern Rivers: Ravi , Sutlej and Beas

45) The Idea for Indus Water treaty was given by ?

Ans Mr Lilienthal

46) who was the president of World Bank at the time of signing the treaty ?

Ans E. R Black.

47) What is the Duration of Transition period given by India to Pakistan for receiving the water from eastern rivers

Ans 10 years

48) The construction on which Navigation Project was stopped , after the objections were raised by Pakistan

Ans Tulbul Navigational Project

49) Which committe was set up after signing of Indus water treaty?

Ans Indus Commission

50) Who were the signers of this treaty ?

Ans Mr Jawahar Lal Nehru and General Ayub Khan

(V) Important Power Projects of J&K

51) Which is the First Hydro Electric Project of J&K

Ans Mohra Hydro Electric Project (Estd. 1905)

52) Which is currently the biggest Power Generation Project of J&K ?

Ans Salal Hydro Electric Project

53) What is the Installed capacity of Baghlihar-I ?

Ans 450 MW

54 ) Uri Dam is built on which river ?

Ans Jhelum

55 ) Name the Power Projects Operational on Chenab River ?

Ans) Salal, Baghlihar and Dul Hasti (390 MW)

56 ) What is the Installed capacity of Salal Hyodro electric Project?

Ans 690 MW

57 ) Where is Nimo Bazgo Power Project Installed ?

Ans Indus (In Leh)

58) What is the Installed Capcity of URI-I and URI-II ?

Ans URI-I: 480 MW URI-II: 240 MW

59) Where is Kishanganaga Power Project Located ?

Ans Bandipora (Capacity: 330 MW)

60) Where is Pakal Dul Dam Projected ?

Ans Chenab (Kishtwar) Capacity : 1000 MW

(VI) Historical and Tourist Places of J&K

61) The contruction of Famous Raghnath Mandir was started by ?

Ans Maharaja Gulab Singh

62) Bahu Fort was constructed by ?

Ans Raja Bahu Lochan.

63) Shadra-Sharief , of Rajouri is Famous for ?

Ans Shrine of Baba Ghulam Shah

64) What famous temple is known as Takht-e-Suleman ?

Ans Shankrcharya Temple

65 Shalimar bagh was built by ?

Ans Jehangir for his wife Nur Jahan in 1619

66) The Hill of Hari Parbhat is famous for ?

Ans Sharika Mata shrine

67) Nishat Bahg was built by ?

Ans Asif Khan (Brother of Nur Jahan)

68) Hazartbal shrine is famous for ?

Ans Moi-e-Muqqadas

69) Where is Martand Sun Temple Located

Ans Anantnag

70) Who constructed Shankrachaya Temple ?

Ans Raja Gopaditya

71) The First fortification for Hari Parbhat was constructed during the reign of ?

Ans Akbar

72) Which place is J&K is known as "Meadow of Gold" ?

Ans Sonamarg

73) Chashma-Sahi was constructed by ?

Ans Shah Jahan to gift his son "Dara Shikhon"

74) Which district is known as "Land of Springs"

Ans Budgam Anantnag

75) The famous Jama Masjid at Srinagar was built by ?

Ans Sultan Sikander

76) What is known as "Chotta Kashmir"

Ans Bhaderwah

77) The construstion of Raghnath Mandir was completed during the reign of ?

Ans Ranbir Singh

78) Which town is know as "village of Shephards" ?

Ans Pahalgam

79) Nangal Sahib Gurudwara of Poonch is established by ?

Ans Sant Bhai Mela Singh

80) Who constructed stone stairs at Shankracharya temple ?

Ans Maharaja Gulb Singh Ji

81) Hari Parbhat fort was constructed by ?

Ans Atta Mohammad Khan (Afghan Governor)

82) Which is known by "Home of Apple" ?

Ans Shopian

83) Who built Amar Mahal ?

Ans A French architect

(VI) Expected Questions on Climate, Crops and Transport

Q 84) Which is the most expensive crop that is grown in J&K ?

Ans Saffron

85) When did the Rail comes to J&K for First Time ?

Ans 1975 ( In Jammu Tawi)

86) Where is Saffron grown in J&K ?

Ans Pampore and Kishtwar

87) Which National Highway connect J&K with Rest of India ?

Ans National Highway (NH-1)

88) Which Highway connect Jammu with Srinagar ?

Ans 1-A

(VI) Expected Questions on History of J&K

89) Who was Last ruling King of J&K ?

Ans Raja Hari Singh

90) Who killed Mian Dido ?

Ans Gulab Singh

91) Who founded Jammu ?

Ans Raja Jambu Lochan

92) When was Amritsar Treaty Signed ?

Ans 1846

93) When did Instrument of Accession was signed ?

Ans 26th Oct, 1947

94) Who was the First Prime Minister of J&K ?

Ans Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan

95) Who was the First Justice of J&K High Court ?

Ans Justice Kawar Singh

96) Who was the First Sadr-e-riyasat of J&K ?

Ans Dr Karan Singh

97) The Territories of J&K were were transferred to Gulab Singh through which Treaty ?

Ans Treaty of Amritsar

98) Who wrote the Book Titled Aitash-e-Chinar ?

Ans Sheikh Abdullah

99) Who was the First Mughal emperor to Rule J&K ?

Ans Akbar

100) Who was appointed the Chief of Army Staff of Gulab Singh

Ans General Zorawar Singh

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