Table of Contents

Syllabus …………..………………………………………………………………… 01

RTI ACT .……………………………………………………………………………… 02

Lakes and Rivers……………………………………………………………….. 07

Indus Water Treaty ……………………………………………………………. 12

Power Projects ……………………………………………………………………15

Constitution of J&K …………………………………………………………….21

Tourist and Historical Places ………………………………………………. 27

Abbreviations ……………………………………………………………………..35

Important Dates…………………………………………………………………..35

Famous Personalities …………………………………………………………..36

History of J&K ………………………………………………………………………39

Weather/Climate, Crops, Means of Transport……………………….46

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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE WITH SPECIAL
REFERENCE TO J&K :25 Marks
This Section of JKSSB Syllabus is the most
important section from the preparation point of
view. The Syllabus is limited and you can score
good marks in this section, if you study it
intelligently.
These 25 Marks of J&K GK Section, will play a
vital role in the Total Marks and in this E-Book,
you will learn, How easily you can score these
25 Marks
Yes, If you Read this E-Book, thoroughly and
with open mind, I bet you can score at least 22-
23 Marks out of 25
In this E-Book, we have also shared the Topic
wise Questions asked in the Previous JKSSB
Exams. So that, you will get an insight of Nature
and Difficulty level of Questions asked in this
previous exams.
As the name specifies, the Questions in this
section are General Knowledge Questions about
Jammu and Kashmir.
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Syllabus: General Knowledge with
Special Refrence to J&K
1) Abbreviations, Important dates, popular
names of personalities and their
achievements/Contribution (National and
International).
2) Constitution of J&K – Formation,
Fundamental rights, Directive Principles.
3) Weather, Climate, Crops, Means of
Transport.
4) Important power projects and their impact
on State Economy.
5) Rivers and Lakes.
6) Important Tourist Destinations.
7) History of J&K State.
8) Historical places of the State and their
importance.
9) RTI Act.
10) Indus Water Treaty and its impact on State
economy.
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J&K RTI ACT
This Topic of the syllabus is the most important
Topic and Questions from this section have
been asked in 2013, 2014, 2015 JKSSB Exams.
Here are some of the previous year’s Question
from the J&K RTI Act
 J&K RTI Act comes into force on
 Chapter III of RTI J&K Act 2009 deals
with
 J&K RTI Act, provides for setting out the
regime of Right to Information, for the
people of state in order to provide
 In which year, was the state Level RTI
Act first enacted in the state of J&K.
 In which year was the Jammu &
Kashmir State Right to Information Act
passed? (2015)
 Who among the following is responsible
to give Information to a person who
seeks information under the RTI Act?
(2015)
Important Points about J&K RTI Act
What is RTI ?
RTI stands for Right to Information. Under the
provisions of J&K RTI Act, 2009 any citizen of
J&K may request information from a "public
authority" (a body of Government) which is
required to reply expeditiously or within thirty
days
 J&K RTI Act,2004 was enacted on 7th
Jan, 2004
 The Rules to J&K RTI Act,2004 were
issued on 30th June, 2005.
 J&K RTI Act,2009 came into force on :
20th March, 2009.
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 Rules for RTI Act 2009 were enacted on
20th July, 2009.
 The act Led to the formation of State
Information Commission with G.R Sufi
as its First Chief State Information
commissioner.
 S.K Sharma and Nazir Ahmad are the
First State Information commissioners.
Important Sections of RTI Act
Section 1: Short Title, Extent and
Commencement.
Section 2: Definitions.
Section 3: This is the section, under which you
can ask for Information, from a Public authority.
Every person residing in the state of J&K shall
have the right to Information
Section 4: Obligation of Public Authorities.
Section 5: Designation of Public Information
Officers.
Section-6 : Request for Obtaining Information.
 RTI application is to be submitted either
In writing or through Electronic means
in Hindi, English and Urdu.
 RTI application, should be addressed to
Public Information Officer (PIO) OR
Assistant Public Information Officer
(APIO) of the the concerned public
authority.
 In case, where the information
requested by applicant is held by
another public authority, in that case
the public authority to which
application is made, shall transfer the
application or part of it to the
concerned public authority and
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immediately inform the applicant
about such transfer.
 The transfer of application should take
no more than 5 days, from receipt of
application.
 Applicant will have to Pay Rs 10 as RTI
application fee either through Postal
Order, Bank Draft, or against a proper
receipt.
Section-7: Disposal of Request
 After receiving the RTI Application, the
public Information Officer shall have to
reply within 30 Days of Receipt of
Application.
 In case, where information, relates to
Life and Liberty of a person, the same
shall be provided within 48 hours.
 Organizations.
Section (8) and (9) : The Information which falls,
with in the exemption of Section (8) and (9)
cannot be disclosed. IF you ask for information,
under this section, it can be rejected.
Section-10: Severability.
Section 11: This section deals with the Third
Party Information.
Section 12: This section deals with the
formation of Information of State Information
Commission.
Section 12(5): This section deals with
appointment and Eligibility for State
Information Commissioner. The appointment
for SIC is done by Governor, on the advice of
Chief Minister, Leader of Opposition and
Cabinet Minister.
Section-13: Terms of Office and Condition of
Service
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Section-14: Removal of State Chief Information
Commissioner Or State Information
Commissioner
Section-15: Powers and Functions of
Information Commission.
Section-16: Appeal.
Section-17 : Penalties.
Section-18: Protection of Action taken in good
faith.
Section-19: Act to have overriding effect
Section 20: This section puts a bar on the
Initiation of Proceedings before any court in
respect of any order made under this act.
Section-21: Act Not to apply to Certain
Section-22: Monitoring and Reporting.
Section 23: Deals with the Role of Government.
Section 24: This section gives the Rule making
power to the J&K state Govt, for RTI Act.
Section 25: Power to make rules by competent
authority.
Section-26: Laying of Rules.
Section-27: Power to Remove Difficulties.
Section-28: Repeal and Saving.
Terminology of J&K RTI Act
Public Authority: It means any authority Or
body established under law or financed directly
or indirectly by Govt.
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Public Information Officers (PIO): Officers Expected Questions on J&K RTI ACT
designated by public authority for providing
information to citizens 1) When the RTI Act was first enacted in J&K?

Third Parties: A Person other than the citizen,
making a request for Information
Time Limit: The time limit for getting the
information is 30 Days. However, in case, the
information concerns the Life and Liberty of a
person, then the Public Authority will have to
prove information within 48 hours
Appellate Authority: The next higher Officer Or
Authority, in case you are not satisfied with the
information provided Or the PIO does not
provide the information.
Penalty: In case, the PIO is held guilty of not
providing the information, without a reasonable
cause, then he/she will have to pay penalty of
Rs 250 / Day, for each day of delay, subject to
the condition, that amount of penalty, should
not exceed Rs 25,000/- and disciplinary action
can be taken against the Public Information
Officer.
Ans: 7th Jan, 2004
2) Who was appointed as the First Chief
Information Commissioner of J&K?
Ans G R Sufi
3) When the J&K RTI Act 2004 came into force?
Ans: 30th June, 2005.
4) What is the application fee for filing RTI
Application?
Ans Rs 10
5) In which Language, we can file the RTI
application in J&K?
Ans English, Hindi and Urdu
6) What is the Time Frame for Public Authority
to reply to the RTI Application?
Ans 30 Days

7) When JK RTI Act 2009 came into force?

Chapters of J&K RTI Act Ans 20th March, 2009

Chapters Section Deals With 8) Under which section of RTI Act 2009, an
I 1-2 Preliminary Information applicant can make a request for obtaining
II 3-11 Right to Information and Information?
Obligation of Public
Authorities Ans : Section-6
III 12-14 State Information
Commission 9) What is the mode of payment of Application
IV 15-17 Powers and Functions of fees for filing the RTI?
Information Commission,
Appeal and Penalties Ans: Postal Order, Bank Draft, or against a
V 18-28 Deals with Miscellaneous proper receipt
Information
10) Under which section of RTI Act 2009, public
authority is bound to provide information?

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Ans Section3
11) How many chapters are there is J&K RTI Act
2009?
Ans: 5 Chapters
12) Which section provides Exemption from
Disclosure of Information?
Ans Section-8
Note: That means, If, you ask for information,
that falls, in Section-8 and 9, your applications
will be rejected
13) What is the time frame for providing
information, if it relates to the Life and Liberty
of a person?
Ans 48 hours
14) Which section deals with the appointment
of State Information commissioner?
Ans Section 12(5)
15) As per J&K RTI Act 2009, Who is a Third
Party?
Ans : A person other than citizen making
request for information
16) In case, you are not satisfied with
information provided by public authority, what
you can do?
Ans: You have to make the First appeal to
Appellate authority.
17) Which section gives the rule making power
to the J&K Government?
Ans: Section-24
18) Which Chapter deals to Right to Information
and Obligation of Public Authorities?
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Ans Chapter II
19) What is the penalty provision under the J&K
RTI Act 2009?
Ans For each day of delay in providing
information, PIO had to pay a penalty of Rs
250 Per Day, and maximum amount should not
exceed Rs 25000.
20) Which section provides for removal of State
Chief Information Commissioner?
Ans: Section 14
21) Which section deals with Powers and
Functions of Information Commission?
Ans Section-15
22) Which section provides for making an
appeal to public authority?
Ans Section 16
23) What is the Time specified for making the
First appeal?
Ans Within 30 Days of getting the reply of RTI
Application.
24) Which section deals with the Jurisdiction of
courts?
Ans Section 20
25) Which part of J&K RTI Act deal with
Miscellaneous Information?
Ans Chapter-V
26) Which section deals with Third Part
Information?
Ans Section 11
27) Which section provides that ACT not to
apply to a few organizations?
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Ans Section-21

28) Which Chapter Deals with Preliminary

Information?

Ans Chapter-I (Section 1 & 2)

29) Which Section provides relief to Information

Seekers for Protection of Action taken in good
faith?

Ans: Section-18

30) Which section provides for Obligation of

public authorities?

Ans: Section-4

31) Which section gives the Rule making Power

to Government?

Ans Section-24

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Lakes and Rivers of J&K
In this section of syllabus, Questions are asked
on Famous Lakes and Rivers of Jammu and
Kashmir. Common Questions are Origin of Lakes
and Rivers, Location and Popular Name of
Rivers and Lakes.
Here are the previous year’s Question from the
Rivers and Lakes
 Origin of Jhelum
 Origin of Chenab
 Mansabal Lake is famous form
 In which valley is Yarab TSO Lake
located
 Which lake is known as “Harmukh
Ganga”
 Chandarbhaga is another name for
which river
 Which river is known as “Veetesta” in
Sanskrit?
 Which of the following rivers is known
as 'The Veth'? Jhelum (2015)
 Which of the following is the second
largest lake in the state of Jammu and
Kashmir? Dal Lake (2015)
 Which of the following lakes lies in the
Jammu region of Jammu And Kashmir
State? Mansar (2015)
 Which of the following is the source of
river Tawi? Kailash Kund (2015)
 In which of the following districts of
Jammu and Kashmir is the Manasbal
Lake situated? Ganderbal (2015)
 Which one of the following rivers is
called as Vetesta in Sanskrit? (2015)
 Which one of the following lakes is
connected with Jhelum by a canal near
Sumbal? (2015)
(I) Rivers of Jammu Region
1) Ravi (Iravati)
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 Origin: Southern slopes of Pir Panjal
and Northern slopes of Dhauladar.
 Destination: Leaves the state near
Basholi and enters Pakistan
 A Dam is also constructed on this river
2) Chenab (Chandarbhaga): Two streams
chandar and Bhaga flows out of a snow bed
called “Baralacha” and meet at Tandi, where
they form chandarbhaga.
 Origin: Pangi valley in Chamba
 Enter J&K at Paddar area
 Dul Hasti and Salal Hydroelectric
projects are built on this river.
3) Tawi
 Origin: Kali Kundi Glacier Sewajdhar in
Bhadarwah (Doda District)
 It flows into Chenab near Akhnoor.
 It is also known as “Surya-Putri”.
4) Ujh
 Origin: Ramkot
 It is branch of ravi, passes through
kathua and Enters Pakistan
(II) Rivers of Kashmir Region
Jhelum ( Vitasta: Vyeth for Kashmiris)
 Origin: From a spring in Verinag, at the
foot of Pir Panjal Mountains.
 Joined by tributaries Vishaw, Romoushi,
Dudganga, SukhnagLidar, Sind,
Ferozepur Nullah
 Flows Into: Wular Lake.
(II) Rivers of Ladakh Region
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1) Sindh (Indus)
 Origin: Glacier near Mansarovar Lake in
Tibet.
 Tribuary: Its tributary is ladakh is known
as Zanskar Nullah
2) Kishen Ganga
 Origin: Dera Mountains
 Enters Gurez valley and passes through
Keran, Karnah, Teetwal, Ghori.
 It joins Jhelum at Domel.
Lakes of Jammu and Kashmir
(I) Lakes of Jammu
1) Mansar: Also known as Mansarovar. There is
temple of Sheshnag and Kali Mata. It is a
popular picnic spot. Newlyweds visit this place
to take the blessings. This place has temples of
Umapati Mahadev & Narsihma and also a
temple of Goddess Durga.
2) Surinsar Lake : Located as 8 kms west of
Mansar Lake.
3) Sanasar Lake: It is located near patnitop.
(I) Lakes of Kashmir
1) Wular Lake:. Largest Fresh water Lakes in
Asia.
 Location: Bandipora
 India Jhelum flows into it.
 Tulbul Navigation Project was
constructed in Wular Lake.
2) Dal Lake: World Famous Tourist attraction.
Dal gate connects Dal Lake with Nagin Lake.
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3) Mansabal Lake: It is located in Ganderbal
Districts. The name mansabal is taken from
Mansrovar.
4) Gangabal: Located on Harmukh Mountains.
Also known as “Harmukh Ganga”. Located in
Ganderbal District.
5) Kausarnag: It lies in Pir Panjal. It is a
mountain lake, also known as “Vishnu Pad”.
Located in Kulgam.
6) Sheshnag: Located EnRoute to Amarnath
cave.
7) Neelnag: Located in Budgam.
8) Anchar: Sindh Nullah flows and leaves it
9) Tarsar: Lies in North of Harmkh Mountains
10) Hokarsar: 13 Km from Srinagar to Budgam
(III) Lakes of Ladakh
1) Pangong Tso Lake: Located on the border of
Ladakh and Tibet. It is the largest salt water
Lake of Asia.
2) TSO MORIRI: It is largest of the high altitude
lakes in the trans Himalayan biogeographic
region, entirely with in India.
 TSOKAR means salty lake in local
language and salt was extracted from
this lake in earlier times, till the end of
1959.
Other Lakes of Ladakh Region are:
 TSO Kar
 Rupshu
 Pangore lake
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Expected Questions on Rivers and Lakes Ans Mansabal Lake

of J&K 12) From where Indus Originates?
1) Which river in also known as Suryaputri? Ans Mansarovar Lake in Tibet
Ans Tawi River 13) Ujh River that flows in Kathua and then
Enters Pakistan is branch of which river?
2) Which river is popularly known as “The Veth”
in Local Language? Ans: Ravi
Ans Jhelum 14) Which river flows into Wular Lake?
3) Sindh (Indus) river has its tributary in Ladakh Ans Jhelum
known as?
15) Which river flows in Pahalgam?
Ans Zanskar Nallah
Ans Liddar River
4) From where the Chenab Originates?
16) Which river is also called the “river of
Ans Snowbed Baralacha (Pangi Valley in Death”?
Chamba)
Ans Shyok River
5) From where River Tawi Originates?
17) Origion of Nubra River?
Ans Kali Kundi Glacier near Sewajdhar in
Baderwah (Doda District) Ans Sicahen Glacier

6) At which point Kishanganga Joins Jehlum? 18) Which river is known as “Veetesta” in
Sanskrit?
Ans Domel
Ans Jhelum
7) From where river Jhelum Originates?
19) From Where the SHYOK River Originates
Ans Spring in Verinag (Anantnag)
Ans Rimo Glacier
8) Which river is also known as “Chandrbhaga”
20) Nubra river is a tributary of which river?
Ans Chenab
Ans Shyok River
9) What is the origion of Kishanganga river?
21) Kishanganaga river is also known as?
Ans Drea Mountains (Drass)
Ans Neelam River
10) River Ravi is also known as?
22) Which river joins the Indus near Nimmu in
Ans Iravati Ladakh?
11) Which Lake is connected with Jhelum by a Ans Zanskar river
canal near Sumbal ?

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23) At which place Nubra River merges with Ans Sheshnag

Shyok river?
34) Where is Mansabal Lake situated?
Ans Lughzheum
Ans Ganderbal District
24) From where the Suru River Originates
35) Neelnag Lake is located in which District?
Ans Penzella Galcier near Pensi la
Ans Budgam
25) Drass River is a tributary of which river?
36) Anchar Lake, located near the Soura area of
Ans Suru River Srinagar city is connected with the famous Dal
Lake via a channel known as?
26) Mansabal Lake is famous for
Ans Amir Khan Nallah
Ans Lotus
37) Which Lake is shaped like an Almond?
27) Which is the largest fresh water Lake in
Asia? Ans Tarsar Lake in Aru, Anantnag

Ans Wular lake 38) Which Lake is known as “Vishnupad”?

28) Which lake is Srinagar is a world famous Ans Kausar nag

Tourist destination?
39) Which is the largest salt water lake of Asia?
Ans Dal Lake
Ans Pangong TSO
29) Which lake of Jammu Region has a
Sheshnag Temple? 40) Mansar Lake is also known as ?

Ans Mansar Lake Ans Mansarovar

30) Tulbul Navigation Project is built on which 41) Which is the Deepest Lake in Kashmir ?
lake? Ans Mansabal lake
Ans Wular Lake 42) Where is Sansar Lake Located?
31) Name of “Mansabal” Lake is derived from Ans Patnitop
Ans Mansarovar 43) Which Lake is a source of water supply to
32) Which Lake is situated at the foothill of Srinagar city?
Mount Harmukh Ans Harwan lake
Ans Gangabal Lake 44) In which district Hokersar lake is situated?
33) Which lake is located enroute to Amarnath Ans Baramulla
Cave?

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45) Which Lake is also known as “Harmukh

Ganaga”?

Ans Gangabal Lake

46) Which are the main Tributaries of river

Jhelum?

Ans Vishaw, Roumushi, Doodhganga, Sukhnag,

Lidar, Sind and Ferozpur nallah

47) Marsar Lake flows into which river ?

Ans Lidar

48) Sokh and Dokh Lakes, situated on Harmukh

mountains is associated with which Hindu
Diety?

Ans Goddess Parvati

49) Which Lake is located near the Mansar Lake

in Jammu Region?

Ans Surinsar lake.

50) In which valley is Yarab Tso Lake situated?

Ans Nubra Valley

51) Which canal takes its water from the River

Jhelum and flows into the Wular lake.?

Ans Nur.

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Indus Water Treaty and Its Impact
on State Economy
This Topic of the Syllabus also has it important
place and questions from this section are asked
in the previous year’s Papers. Given below are
the Questions from the Indus Water Treaty
Section
Not many Questions are asked from this
section, But as the Topic is Currently in News, so
we expect in the upcoming Exams, we may see
1 Or 2 Questions from this section
 Indus Water Treaty happened in which
year. : 19th Sept, 1960
Note: This Question is asked in 2013 and 2014
Exams. In 2015, two exams were held, in which
there was No question from Indus Water treaty.
Important Points of Indus Water Treaty
1) It is a water sharing treaty between India and
Pakistan.
2) The Mediator of this Treaty in World Bank,
previously known as International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development.
3) Date of Signing the Treaty: 19th Sept, 1960
4) Treaty is signed by Jawahal Lal Nehru and
Ayub Khan
5) President of World Bank at the time of
signing the treaty: E.R Black
6) Concept of Indus Water Treaty was given by:
Mr. David Lilienthal
7) Rivers Involved in this Treaty:
 Western Rivers: Indus, Jhelum and
Chenab
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 Eastern Rivers: Ravi, Beas and Sutlej
Main Provisions of Indus Water Treaty
1) The Indus System of Rivers involved 3
Westerns Rivers (Jhelum, Chenab and Indus)
and 3 Eastern rivers (Ravi, Sutlej and Beas)
2) This Treaty provides the Rules for sharing of
Waters of these rivers between Indian and
Pakistan
3) Under the Treaty, the Eastern Rivers (Ravi,
Sutlej and Beas) are allocated to India for
exclusive use, before they enter Pakistan.
However, a transition, period of 10 years was
permitted in which India, is bound to give water
to Pakistan from these rivers, until Pakistan was
able to build the canal system for using the
waters of Westerns Rivers (Jhelum, Chenab and
Indus)
4) Similarly, Pakistan has the exclusive use of
Westerns Rivers (Jhelum, Chenab and Indus) but
with some conditions, for development of
Power Projects in these rivers by India.
5) Pakistan also received one time
compensation for the Loss of Water from the
Eastern Rivers.
6) A Permanent Indus Commission would be set
up with the Commissioners from both the
countries.
Impact of Indus Water on J&K’s
Economy
1) J&K suffered a lot due to this treaty. The
state rich in water resources in facing acute
shortage of power in winter months.
2) J&K suffered huge loss for not using the
waters of Jhelum, Chenab and Indus for
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Cultivation, Power Generation and Navigation
purposes.
3) Construction of Tulbul Navigation project, in
order to raise the level of water in Wular Lake
was stopped in 1984, due to this treaty.
4) Generation capacity of all run of the river
projects fall by 65% to 75 %
Expected Questions on Indus Water
Treaty
1) Indus Water treaty is a water sharing treaty
between which countries?
Ans India and Pakistan
2) Which International Organization acts as a
Mediator between India and Pakistan, in the
Indus Water treaty?
Ans World Bank, previously known as
International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development.
3) On which Date, Indus Water treaty was
signed?
th
Ans 19 Sept, 1960
4) Who were the Signatories to the Indus Water
Treaty?
Ans Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru and General Ayub
Khan.
5) Who had given the concept of Indus Water
treaty?
Ans David Lilienthal. He was an American
attorney and Public Administrator.
6) Who was the president of World Bank at the
time of singing the treaty?
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Ans E. R Black
7) Which rivers are involved in Indus Water
treaty?
Ans Western Rivers: Indus, Jhelum and Chenab
Eastern Rivers: Ravi, Sutlej and Beas
8) As per the provisions of treaty, India was
given control of which rivers?
Ans Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Sutlej and beas)
9) Which rivers are allocated to Pakistan for its
exclusive use?
Ans Western Rivers (Chenab, Jhelum and
Sindh)
10) How much water India can use from the
Indus River?
Ans 20%
11) What is the duration of transition period in
which India was bound to supply water to
Pakistan from eastern rivers?
Ans 10 years
12) Who is the governing body for Indus Water
treaty?
Ans Indus Water Commission
13) Who was the President of Pakistan at the
time of singing the treaty?
Ans Ayub Khan
14) Which Indian navigation project is stopped
in 1984 due to Indus Water treaty?
Ans Tulbul Navigation Project
15) Which Indian state is worst affected by the
Indus Water treaty?
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Ans Jammu and Kashmir

16) Which country received one time

Compensation, as per the Indus Water Treaty?

Ans Pakistan

17) Why the 10 year Transitions period was

given to Pakistan?

Ans For Building the Canal system for Western

rivers.

18) When did the 10 year Transition period

ended?

Ans 31st March, 1970

19) In case of dispute between 2 countries

regarding Indus Water treaty, who is the next
higher authority to intervene?

Ans International Court

20) Recently Pakistan had approached World

Bank flagging concerns for which power
project?

Ans Kishanganaga project

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Important Power Projects of Jammu  Over which river is Baghlihar Power

plant built: Chenab
and Kashmir
The Questions from this section are mostly
Important Points on Power Projects in
asked on Power Projects and Rivers associated J&K
with them and Capacity of various Power
1) 9 Mega watt Mohra Hydroelectric plant of
Projects. Hoverer, some questions are also
J&K is first of its kind in sub-continent.
asked on the District wise Location of Power
2) Estimated hydro power potential of state is
Projects.
20,000 Megawatts
Here are some of the Questions asked in 3) The Installed capacity of Thermal as well as
previous years from this section: Hydel is 956.20 Megawatt
4) 98% of villages in J&K are electrified.
 Installed capacity of URI-II: 240 MW 5) The Private company that looks after the
 URI Dam is built on which river: Jhelum Power Projects in J&K is Jammu and
 Which of the following rivers serves for Kashmir state Power Development
Salal hydel project of Jammu and Corporation Limited (JKSPDSL) , that was
Kashmir: Chenab (2015) formed in 1995 to look after all the Power
 In which of the following districts of stations and Power Projects in J&K.
Jammu and Kashmir, is the Chutak 6) JKSPDSL has also to its credit the First Gas
Hydroelectric project located : Kargil Turbine located in Pampore near Srinagar
(2015) with an Installed capacity of 175 MW
 What type of project is Sewa-III
Hydroelectric Project? (2015)
 The Chutak Hydro- electric Project is Important Power Projects Associated
established on the river (2015) with Rivers
 Which private limited company has
Name of the River Power Project
been incorporated by the government
of Jammu and Kashmir to take care of 1) Baglihar
various power projects? (2015) Chenab 2) Chenani (Tawi)
3) Salal-1 and 2
 What is the power generating capacity
4) Dul Hasti
of Dumkhar HEP constructed over river 5) Kirthai (Upcoming)
Indus on state economy of J&K? (2015) 6) Ratle (Under
 What is the total power generation Construction
capacity of Jammu and Kashmir under 7) Pakal Dul
central and state sectors as on June (Proposed)
Jhelum 1) Uri-I and Uri-II
2015? (2015)
2) Lower Jhelum
 Installed capacity of URI-1 Dam is : 3) Upper Sindh-II
480MW Ravi Sewa-II
 Which hydro-electric power project is Ranjit Sagar Dam
located immediately downstream of Suru Chutak
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Sindh Nallah Ganderbal Kirthai-1 240 Chenab Kishtwar

(Tributary of Jhelum) Stakna Kirthai-2 930 Chenab Kishtwar
Indus Nimo Bazgo
SEWA-III
Dhumkar (proposed)
Wakharong Iqbal (Kargil)
Expected Questions on Power Projects
Sindh and Wangath Upper Sindh of Jammu and Kashmir
Nallah
Kishanganaga Kishangana Power
Project
1) The Total Installed Capacity of Jammu and
Kashmir in term of Power Generation is?
Installed Capacity of Various Power Ans: 2579.49 MW
Projects
2) Which of the following countries is
Name of Installe Name of Location associated with Indus Water Treaty?
the Power d the River (District)
Project Capcait Ans: India and Pakistan
y
Salal 690 Chenab Reasi 3) From which year the village electrification
MW programme was made a part of Prime
Dul Hasti 390 Chenab Doda Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana?
WM
Baglihar-I 450 Chenab Doda Ans: 2001-02
MW
Baglihar-II 450 Chenab Doda 4) Which of the organizations, act as a Nodal
MW agency for the development of small hydro
Uri-I 480 Jhelum Baramull power potential in the state of J&K
MW a
Uri-II 240 Jhelum Baramull Ans: State Power Development Corporation
MW a
Lower 105 Jhelum Baramull 5) The 120 MW Hydro Power Project SEWA-II of
Jhelum a NHPC in the basholi belt of J&K is located on
Upper 22.6 Jhelum which of the following rivers?
Sindh-II
Kishangan 330 Kishengana Bandipor Ans: Ravi
ga MW ga river a
Sewa-II 120 Ravi Kathua 6) Which of the projects have been handed over
MW to NHPC for execution?
Chutak 44 MW Suru Kargil
Ans: i) URI HEP II
Nimo 45 MW Indus Leh
Bazgo ii) Bursar II
Dhumkar 45 MW Indus Leh
Pakal Dul 1000 Chenab Kishtwar iii) Sewa II HEP
(Proposed) MW
Ratle 850 Chenab Doda

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7) Which treaty prohibits reservoir storage of
water on major rivers of Jammu and Kashmir?
Ans Indus Water Treaty
8) Which of the Projects does not fall under
Chenab basin?
Ans: Karnah
9) Iqbal Hydroelectric Project is located on
which river?
Ans: Wakharong
10) When was the Jammu and Kashmir State
Power Development Corporation Limited is
corporate?
Ans: 16th Feb, 1995
11) The Hydroelectricity in Jammu and Kashmir
is not being fully harnessed due to which of the
following reasons
Ans (a) Long gestation periods for hydro
power projects
(b) Skewed Tariff Profile
(c ) Unavailability of Reliable Hydrological
data.
12) “Kiru” Power project and “Kawar” Power
project which has the capacity of 600 WM and
520 MW respectively has been taken by which
of the following corporations?
Ans: Jointly by JKSPDC , NHPC and Power
Trading Corporation
13) Which of the following statements is/are
correct about Jammu and Kashmir State Power
Development Corporation Limited?
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a) It plan, promote and organize an integrated
and efficient development of power and all its
aspects
b) Investigation, research, design and
preparation of preliminary feasibility and
detailed project reports.
c) Construction of Transmission lines and
ancillary works for timely and coordinated
supply of power
d) All the Above
Ans: All the Above
14) Consider the Following statements
(I) Jammu and Kashmir is one of the energy
starved states of the country
(II) The state generates just 25% of the actual
demand for electricity
Which of the following statements is/are true?
(a) Only I
(b) Only II
(c) Both I and II
(d) None of the above.
Ans: Both I and II
15) Which of the following is a part of power
projects of Jhleum Basin?
Ans: Sewa
16) Which centrally Government sponsored
scheme provides for Rural Electrification in the
state?
Ans: Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana
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17) J&K has abundant water resources and 25) The JKSPDCL is perusing the development of
great potential for hydro power, estimated at Geo-Thermal Project in Puga Valley in which of
over the following regions?

Ans: 20,000 MW Ans: Ladakh

18) Power Projects along the River basins 26) Which of the following are Non-
Conventional sources of energy?
Project Name of Basin
Chutak Suru Ans All these (Solar Energy, Geo Thermal
Energy and Photo Voltaic Technology
Baglihar Chenab
Kishanganga Jhelum 27) Solar energy has provisions as an income
SEWA II River at Maska source for

Ans: Entrepreneurs

19) Which sector has shown the highest 28) What is the increased consumption of
increase in power consumption in the state? power in Industrial sector?

Ans: Domestic Ans: 59.39%

20) When did the Jammu and Kashmir
micro/mini hydro power projects came into
Existence?
Ans: 2011
21) Villages in Ladakh are dependent on which
of the following for its electricity needs?
Ans Diesel sets
22) Solar Energy can be used for which of the
following purposes?
Ans Cooking, Water Pumping, street Lightning
etc
23) Salal Hydro Project is located on which
river?
29) Puga valley in ladakh region is a potential
source for
Ans: Geothermal energy
30) Solar Photovoltaic technology is the
conversion of
Ans: Solar energy into Electricity
31) Which is the First Hydro Electric Project of
J&K
Ans Mohra Hydro Electric Project (Estd. 1905)
32) Which is currently the biggest Power
Generation Project of J&K?
Ans Salal Hydro Electric Project

Ans: Chenab 33) What is the Installed capacity of Baghlihar-I?

24) How much power is estimated to be Ans 450 MW

generated from the geothermal energy?
34) Uri Dam is built on which river?
Ans: 40 MW

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44) Which company is working on the

Ans Jhelum development of Nimmo Bazo Power Project?

35) Name the Power Projects Operational on Ans Developed by NHPC while BHEL has
Chenab River? executed Electro mechanical works.

Ans Salal, Baghlihar and Dul Hasti (390 MW) 45) Over which river Chutak Power Project is
built?
36) What is the Installed capacity of Salal
Hyodro electric Project? Ans Suru River (A Tributary of Indus) in Kargil

Ans 690 MW 46) What is the Installed capacity of Chutak

Power Project?
37) Where is Nimo Bazgo Power Project
Installed? Ans 44MW

Ans Indus (In Leh) 47) Where Dhumkar Dam is projected to be

built?
38) What is the Installed Capcity of URI-I and
URI-II? Ans Leh District over Indus River

Ans URI-I: 480 MW 48) What is proposed installed capacity of

URI-II: 240 MW Dhumkar Dam?

39) Where is Kishanganaga Power Project Ans 45MW

Located?
49) Where in J&K, JKSPDSL has bult the First
Ans Bandipora (Capacity: 330 MW) ever Gas Turbine?

40) Where is Pakal Dul Dam Projected? Ans Pampore with capacity of 175 MW

Ans Chenab (Kishtwar) Capacity: 1000 MW 50) In which year, JKSPDS was incorporated as
Private Limited Company in J&K?

41) Over which river Ratle Power Project is Ans 16th Feb, 1995.
projected to be built?
51) What is the estimated Hydro Potential of
Ans Chenab River (Doda District) J&K in terms of power generation?

42) What is Installed Capacity of Ratle Power Ans 20000 MW

Project?
52) Over which river, Ranjit Sagar Dam Power
Ans 850 MW Project is built?

43) What is the Installed capacity of Nimmo Ans Ravi in Shahpur Kandi
Bazgo Power Project?
53) Where Stakna Hyrdo electric project is
Ans 45 MW built?

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Ans Leh (Sind Nallah)

54) What is the installed capacity of URI-II?

Ans: 240 MW

55) In which district Kishanganga Power Project

is located?

Ans Bandipora

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Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir
This Topic of Syllabus has 2-3 Questions in every
JKSSB Exam. The Questions are based on basic
knowledge of the topic and the Difficulty level is
Easy to Moderate.
Some of the Questions asked from Constitution
of J&K in previous papers are.
 Article 356 & Article 357 were extended
to J&K in: 1965
 Which Article of Indian Constitution
gives Autonomy to state of Jammu and
Kashmir : Article 370
 In which year constitution of J&K comes
into force: 1957
 Into how many parts is the constitution
of Jammu and Kashmir divided? 13 Part
(2015)
 In which part of the constitution of
Jammu and Kashmir is the Directive
Principles of the State Policy
mentioned? : Part-IV (2015)
 Under which section of the state
constitution can Governor's rule be
imposed in Jammu and Kashmir (2015)
 For how long can Governor's rule be
imposed with the consent of the
President of India, in case of failure of
constitutional machinery in Jammu and
Kashmir? (2015)
Important Points to Remember
1) Establishment of J&K Constituent Assembly:
Sept, 1951.
2) Constitution was adopted on : 17th Nov,
1956.
th
3) Constitution came into force on : 26 Jan,
1957.
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4) Chairman of Drafting Committee: Sh. Girdari
Lal Dogra
5) President of Drafting Committee: Sh. G.M
Sadiq.
6) The Title Sadr-e-Riysat for Governor and
Prime Minister for chief Minister is used in J&K
till 1965.
7) Accession of J&K with India: 26th Oct, 1947.
8) As of 2002, the constitution of J&K has been
affected to 29 amendments
9) Which Article of Indian Constitution gives
special status to J&K: Article 370
10) How many Schedules are there in the
Constitution of J&K : 7 Schedules
Schedules of Constitution
st
1 Schedule Omitted by Constitution of J&K
6th Amendment Act, 1965
2nd Schedule Emoluments, Allowances,
Privileges etc to the Governor
3rd Schedule Salaries, Allowances, Privileges
etc to the Speaker, Dy. Speaker,
Chairman & Dy. Chairman
4th Schedule Salaries, allowances, conditions
of services etc of the judges of
High Court
5th Schedule Forms of Oath of Affirmation,
made/taken by Minister’s/
Judges
6th Schedule Regional Languages-Dogri,
Kashmiri, Urdu, Balti, Punjabi,
Pahari, gojri, ladkahi
7th Schedule Provision as to Disqualification
on grounds of defection.
Summary of Constitution of J&K
Part-I : Preliminary (1-2)
Part-II : The State (3-5)
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Part-III: Permanent Residents (6-10) Section-20: Right to Free and Compulsory

Education
Part-IV: Directive Principles of State Policy (11-
25) Section-21: Rights of Children

Part-V : The Executive (26-45) Section-22: Rights of Women

Part-VI : The State Legislature ( 46-92) Section-24: Improve Public Health

Part-VII : The High court (93-113) Section-25: Equality and Secularism

Part-VIII : Finance, Property and Contracts (114-
123)
Part-IX : The Public Grievances (124-137)
Part-X : Elections ( 138-142)
Section-26: Head of the state
Section-27: Appointment of Governor
Section-48: Provisions related to Pakistan
Occupied Kashmir (POK)

Part-XI : Miscellaneous Provisions (143-146) Section-76: Special Procedure in case of Money

Bills
Part XII: Amendment of the Constitution (147)
Section-92: Provisions in case of failure of
Part XIII: Transmonal Issues (148-158) Constitutional Machinery of state.

Section-93: Constitution of High court

Important Sections of J&K’s constitution
Section-94: High Court to be a court of record.
Section-3: Relationship of State with Union of
India Section-99: Removal of Judges of High court

Section-4: Territory of State under the Rule of Section-128: Public Service Commission of
Maharaja. state.

Section-5: Extent of Legislative and Executive Section-143: Protection of Governor

Powers of State
Section-144: Flag of State
Section-6 Permanent Residents
Section-145: Official Language of state.
Section-10: Rights of Permanent Residents
Section-147: Amendment to Constitution
Section-14 : Economy of the State to be
developed in a planned manner

Section-16 : Organization of Village Panchayats

Section-18: Separation of judiciary from

executive

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Important Amendments to Constitution Expected Questions on Constitution of

of Jammu and Kashmir J&K

As of 2002, 29 Amendments have been made to 1) Which article of Indian constitution gives
the Constitution of J&K autonomy to the state of Jammu and
Kashmir?
1) Ist Amendment Act, 1959 : Appointment of
additional and acting judges and they shall hold Ans Article 370
office upto the age of 62 years
2) When J&K constituent Assembly was
2) 5th Amendment Act, 1963 : Governor shall
established?
nominate 8 members, instead of 6 to the
legislative council. Ans September, 1951.
3) 6th Amendment Act, 1965 : Ist Schedule 3) When was J&K’s constitution adopted?
Omitted (Section 148 -152). Title of Sadre-e-
Riyasat is replaced by Governor and Prime Ans 17th November, 1956
Minister by Chief Minister
4) When did Constitution of J&K came into
4) 12th Amendment Act, 1975 : Section-48 force?
amended. 20 seats reserved for POK,has been
replaced by 24 seats Ans 26th Jan, 1957

5) 16th Amendment Act, 1977 : Term of State
Legislative Assembly increased from 5 years to
6 years (Section 52 Amended)
6) 18th Amendment Act, 1987 : Seventh
Schedule is added to J&K’s constitution, which
deals with Anti Defection law.
5) Who was the chairman of Drafting
Committee of constitution?
Ans Shri Girdhari Lal Dogra
6) Who was the president of Drafting
Committee?

7) 20th Amendment Act, 1988 : Legislative Ans G M Sadiq

assembly shall consists of 111 member, choose
by Direct Election from constituencies. 7) Till When the Title of Sadre-e-Riyasat for
Governor and Prime Minister for Chief
8) 21st Amendment Act, 1989 : Voting age
Minister was used in J&K
reduced from 21 to 18 years
Ans 1965
9) 26th Amendment Act, 1999 : Ghojri
Language was added to the Sixth Schedule of 8) When did Jammu and Kashmir Acceded
Constitution.
with India?

Ans 26th Oct, 1947

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9) Which section of constitution, describes 18) Which section provides the Limit on
the Relationship of state with Union of Legislative and Executive Powers of state?
India?
Ans Section-5
Ans Section-3
19) Which Part of Constitutions Deals with
10) How many schedules are these are in Directive Principles of State Policy?
the Constitution of J&K?
Ans Part-IV
Ans 7 Schedules
20) Which part of constitution deals with
11) Which section deals with right of rights of Permanent residents?
permanent residents?
Ans Part-III
Ans Section-10
21) Which Schedule of J&K’s constitution
12) In how many parts, Constitution of J&K deals with Regional Languages?
divided?
Ans Schedule VI
Ans 13 Parts
22) Which is the only right that has been
13) Under which section Governor rule can added in the Indian Constitutional History
be imposed in J&K? and it not extended to J&K?

Ans Section-92 Ans Right to Education

14) Which Section Deals with Right to Free 23) Which Part of Constitution deals with
and Compulsory Education? Executive?

Ans Section-20 Ans Part-V

15) Which is the Official Language of J&K? 24) Which Section provides for provisions
related to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir?
Ans Urdu
Ans Section-48
16) Which section provides for Separation
of Judiciary from Executive? 25) As per the Section-48 of Constitution,
how many Assembly seats are recognized in
Ans Section 18
Pakistan Administered Kashmir
17) Which section provides for Equality and
Ans 24 Seats
Secularism?
26) Under which section, Judges of High
Ans Section-25
court can be removed?

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Ans Section-99 Ans PartXIII

27) Which Section provides for 36) Which Part of Constitution deals with
appointment of Governor? The High court?

Ans Section-27 Ans Part-VII

28) Which Part of J&K’ constitution deals 37) Can Union of India Declare Financial
with public grievances? Emergency in J&K?

Ans Part-IX Ans No

29) As per the Section-5 of J&K constitution, 38) In which case, Emergency can be
state can make Laws on all matters, except declared in Jammu and Kashmir

Ans Defense, Foreign Affairs, Finance and
Communication
30) Which Part provides for amendment of
Constitution?
Ans Part XII
31) Which Part of J&K Constitution Deals
with Elections?
Ans Part X
32) Which Section of J&K’s constitution
deals with Rights of Women?
Ans Section-22
33) Who is the Head of the state in J&K , as
per Section 26 of J&K’s constitution?
Ans Governor
34) Which Section deals with “ Rights of
Children”?
Ans Section-21
35) Which Part of Constitution deals with
Transitional Provisions?
Ans In case of War, External Aggression
39) Which section of J&K’s constitution
states that “The state of Jammu and
Kashmir is and shall be an Integral part of
Union of India?”
Ans Section-3
40) Which section provides for Protection of
Governor?
Ans Section-143
41) Who has signed the Constitution of J&K
into Law?
Ans Dr. Karan Singh
42) Which Schedule of Constitution deals
with Oaths and Affirmations?
Ans Fifth Schedule
43) Which section provides for Organization
of Village Panchayats?
Ans Section-16

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44) Which Part of the Constitution deals

with Public Services?

Ans Part-IX

45 Which section Deals with the Public

Service Commission of state?

Ans Section 128

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Tourist and Historical Destinations
of J&K
If we go weightage wise, then most questions
are asked from this Topic. Actually, these are 2
Topics: Tourist Destinations and Places of
Historical Importance.
Every year, 4-5 Questions are asked from this
topic and If go through it, you fill find it is one of
High Scoring Topics in J&K GK
Questions in these topics are framed as
 Popular Names of Tourist and Historical
Places
 Location of these places.
 Names associated with Important
Places etc
Here are a few Questions that have been asked
in the previous years from this Topic
 Hill of Hari Parbhat has shrine of :
Sharika Mata
 First Fortification of Hari Parbhat was
constructed by: Akbar
 What was the name of the First Mosque
that was constructed in Ladakh Region:
Jama Masjid
 The Amar Mahal palace is located on
the Banks of which River: Tawi River
 On the Banks of which river, you find
Bahu fort: Tawi River
 The Bahu fort is situated on the banks of
the river: Tawi River (2015)
 Jammu city is also known by which of
the following names: City of Temples
(2015)
 Under whose reign was the Hari Parbat
fort built? Akbar (2015)
 The temple of Vaishno Devi is located on
the mountain (2015)
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 Shrine of four Lords Gon-Khang is
located in which district of Jammu and
Kashmir?
 Mamleshwar temple in phalgam is
devoted to the Hindu god (2015)
 Which one of the following valleys
starts at the base of Zoji La pass? (2015)
 Hari Parbat Fort was built by(2015)
 Jama Masjid of Srinagar was built by:
Sultan sikander
 At which place is tourism is around the
year: Vaishno Devi
 Nishat Bahg was built in which year:
1600-1650
 Gulmarg is located in which district of
Jammu and Kashmir? (2015)
 Which of the following places is known
as "Meadow of Flowers" ? (2015)
Popular Names of Various Places of J&K
1) Venice of East: Srinagar
2) Chotta Kashmir: Baderwah
3) Red Land: Ladakh
4) City of Temples: Jammu
5) Land of Springs: Budgam
6) Village of Shephards: Pahalgam
7) Meadon of Gold: Sonamarg
8) Meadow of Folwers: Gulmarg
9) Rice Bowl of Kashmir: Kulgam
10) Home of Ambri(Apple): Shopian
11) Jammu Hills: shivalik
12) Sangam: Vishaw, Rambiaram and Jhleum
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13) Adobe of Fairies: Pari Mahal
1) Hari Parbat : Also known as Koh-e-Maran, it
is a Hill overlooking Srinagar, the summer
capital of J&K.
 It is also the sight of Durani Fort: The
First Fortification of the site was
constructed by Akbar in 1590, who built
a wall and had plans to establish a New
capital called “Nager Nagor”
 Constructed by Afghan Governor Atta
Mohammad Khan
 It has Sharika Mata Temple and Shrine
of Hamza Makhdoom
 The Place also had a famous
Gurdudwara known as “Chhati
Patshahi”
2) Shankracharaya Temple: Also known as
Jyeshtwara Temple and Takht-e-Sulemian, is
situated on the Top of Gopadri Hills in the
Zawarban Mountain range
 Constructed by Raja Gopaditya
 Gulab Singh constructed the Stone
stairs unto the temple
 Temple is dedicated to Hindu Diety Lord
Shiva
3) Hazratbal Shrine: Located on the left bank of
Dal lake and considered to be Kashmir’s most
holiest shrine
 It is well known for the relic Moi-e-
Muqqadus, the hair of Prophet
Mohammad.
 Relic was First brought to India by Syed
Abdullah
 Syed hamid son of Syed Abdullah sold it
to Kashmiri Businessman Khawaja-Nur-
ud-Din Eshai
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 Till Date, male descentants of Khwaja-
Noor-ud-din are the caretakers of holy
Relic.
4) Khanqah-e-Molla: It is a Muslim shrine
located in the Old Srinagar city on the banks of
river Jhelum.
 Built by Sultan Sikander in the memory
of Syed Ali Hamdani
 First Built in 1395 and later Re-built in
1732 AD
5) Khir- Bhawani Temple: It is famous Hindu
temple dedicated to Goddess Bhawani
 Located in the village of Tul Mul near
Srinagar
 As a custom, Kheer (Rice Pudding) is
offered to the Goddess that is why it is
called Kheer Bhawani.
6) Shalimar Bagh: It is beautiful garden in the
Srinagar City with small lakes and shallow
terraces. It is the Largest of the Mughal
Gardens.
 Built by Jehangir in 1619 AD for his wife
Nur Jahan
 Harwan run throughs the middle of this
garden
 Just 15 Kms from the City Center
7) Nishat Bagh: It is the second largest Mughal
garden in the Srinagar city.
 Built by Asif Khan, Brother of Noon-
Jahan.
 Built in 1633 AD.
8) Chashm-e-Shahi: It is also one the Mughal
gardens, located in the Zawarban range, near
Raj Bhawan, overlooking Dal Lake
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 Laid down by Shah-Jahan in 1632 AD as
a gift to his son Dara Shikon.
 It is known for its Digestive water.
9) Gulmarg : It is a world famous tourist spot in
the Baramulla District of Kashmir.
 Popularly known as Meadow of Flowers
 It is famous for winter sports and
famous for Golf hikes.
10) Sonamarg: It is hill station in the Ganderbal
district of J&K and is a place of enthralling
beauty.
 Also known as Meadow of Gold.
11) Martand Sun Temple: It is heritage Hindu
Temple dedicated to Lord Sun located in
Anantnag.
 Built by third ruler of Karkota Dynasty,
Lalitaditya Muktapida in 8th Century CE.
 The Archaeological Survey of India has
declared the Martand Sun Temple as a
site of national importance in Jammu
and Kashmir.
12) Jama Masjid: Jam Majid of Srinagar is one
of the most sacred places, situated at Nowhatta
in the heart of old city
 Built by Sultan Sikander in 1394 AD
13) Avantipura: Avantipora has a number of
ancient hindu temples, built be king Awanti
Varman. The place is known for the presence of
2 temples
 Avintishwar temple dedicated to Lord
Shiva
 Awantiswamin is dedicated to lord
Vishnu
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14) Raghunath Mandir: It is famous Hindu
Temple, located in the heart of Jammu city
 Construction was started by Raja Gulab
Singh in 1835
 Completed by Raja Ranbir Singh in
1860.
 Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu
15) Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine: It is one of the
oldest shrines in India and every year 80 lakh to
1 crore pilgrims visit the holy site
 Located on thr Trikuta Hills.
 The holy cave is at a distance of 13 Kms
from Katra, the basecamp of Mata
vaishno Devi.
16) Amar Mahal : Also known as Hari Palace. It
is located on the banks of Tawi river, which is
now been converted into a Museum. It is built
for Amar Singh by a French Architect,
completed in 1890.
17) Bahu Fort: It is located in Jammu city and
close to Religious Shrine of Mata Kali, popularly
known as “Bawe Wali Mata.”
 Built by Raja Bahulochan, some 3000
years ago and was rebuilt by Dogra
rulers in 19th Century.
 It is heritage site, declared by the J&K
Government, and is proposed by linked
by rope with Mubharakh Mandi.
18) Bhimgarh Fort: Bhimgarh Fort, generally
known as the Reasi Fort, is near Reasi, a town
approximately 64 km northwest of Jammu.
 One of the heirs of Maharaj Rishipal
Rana, the founder of Reasi,
reconstructed it using stone
 In 1989, the fort was handed over to
the state archealogy department.
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19) Nanagl Sahib Gurudwara: It is one the
oldest shrines of shikh community, located in
the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir
20) Panchbkhtar Temple: Panchbhaktar means
Five faces. It is one of the oldest temples,
located in Jammu city, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
It is also said that Lingam in the temple is self-
manifested.
21) Ranvireshwar Temple: It is also considered
to be one of the oldest temples, dedicated to
Lord Shiva
 Constructed by Raja Ranbir Singh.
 The temple is famous for Long Shiv
Lingams of crystals measuring from 12”
to 18”.
22) Shahdra Sharief: It is shrine of Baba Ghulam
shah, located in the Rojouri District of J&K. It is
popular tourist spot and sysmbol of communal
harmony as Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs, visit this
place to have the blessings of Phir.
23) Nubra Valley: The beautiful valley of Nubra
is one of the most scenic places in the Ladakh
Region. The Shyok River meets the Nubra or
Siachan River to form a large valley that
separates the Ladakh and Karakoram Ranges.
24) Zanskar Valley: It is well known for its high
hills and gorgeous Gompas, Lovely Landscapes
and Buddhist culture.
 It is also the home to the wonderful
Drang Drung’ Glacier.
 There is also a Penzella Pass that
Divides Zanskar valley with Nubra
valley.
25) Shanti Stupa: Shanti Stupa is a Buddhist
white-domed stupa (chorten) on a hilltop in
Chanspa, Leh district.
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 It was built in 1991 by Japanese
Buddhist Bhikshu, Gyomyo Nakamura
and part of the Peace Pagoda mission.
26) Hemis Monastery:It is one of the biggest
Gompa of Ladakh. There is a Statue of Guru
Rinpoche (Padmasambhava).
 It also has the largest thanka (Scroll
Paintind on silk) which is unfurled once
in 12 years.
27) Jama Masjid: Situated in Leh town, built in
1666-67 AD, as per an agreement between,
Emperor Aurengzeb and the rule of Ladakh
Deldan Namgyal.
Expected Questions on Tourist and
Historical Places of J&K
1) Who was the First European to visit Ladakh?
Ans Jesuit Father, Hippolyte Desideri in AD
1715
2) Which Organization looks after the Tourism
sector in J&K ?
Ans Jammu Kashmir Tourist Development
Corporation (JKTDC)
3) When was JKTDC established?
Ans: 13th Feb, 1970.
4) The City of Jammu is popularly known as?
Ans City of Temples
5) Which of the places in known as the
“Gateway to the Kashmir valley”?
Ans: Jammu
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6) Who looks after the Management of Mata
Vaishno Devi Temple?
Ans: Vaishno Devi Shrine Board
7) Which Place in J&K is known as “Chotta
Kashi”?
Ans Purmandal
8) The fort located on the hill in the vicinity of
Rajouri town, constructed by Mughal Emperor
Jahangir ?
15) Amar Singh Palace built by Raja Amar Singh,
A dogra King, which is now converted into a
meuseum, located in banks of which river?
Ans Tawi River
16) Which place is popularly known as Meadow
of Flowers?
Ans Gulmarg
17) Which is the only domed mosque in
Srinagar ?

Ans: Dhandidhar fort Ans Hazratbal

9) Which of the following places in known as 18) The resort known for its golf course, the
“Choota Kashmir?” highest in the world?

Ans Baderwah Ans Gulmarg

10) Which ruler built an outer wall of the fort
Hari Parbhat and planned a New Capital called
‘Nagar Nagor’ to be built with in the wall?
Ans: Akbar
11) Who renovated the Bhimgarh fort ?
Ans Maharaja Gulab Singh
12) Bahu Fort in Jammu has the shrine of ?
19) To which Hindu God, is Martand Sun
Temple attributed?
Ans Lord Surya
20) Martand Sun Temple was built by ?
Ans Lalitaditya Muktapida in 8th Century BC
21) Which place in popularly known as ‘Venice
of East’ ?

Ans Bawe wali Mata Ans Srinagar

13) Origion of the name ‘Patnitop’ is a
distortion of the original name of ‘Patan da
talab’ refers to as?
Ans Pond of the princess
14) Where the world famous Tulip garden is
situated?
22) Which of the regions has been called the
“Paradise of the Indies”?
Ans Kashmir Valley
23) Which of the lakes in the largest of the high
altitude lakes in the Trans Himalayan Region,
entirely with in India?

Ans Srinagar Ans Tsomoriri lake

24) Which place is known as “Moon Land”?

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Ans Ladakh 34) Shahdra-Sharief in Rajouri has the shrine of

?
25) Which place in known as “Land of Lamas” ?
Ans Baba Ghulam shah
Ans Leh
35) For which Hazratbal shrine is famous for?
26) Hemis Monastery in south east of leh was
established by? Ans Moi-e-Muqqadas (Believed to be hair of
Muhammad)
Ans King Senge Nampar Gyalva
36) Under the rule of which king, construction
27) Which sikh guru visited the gurudwara of Ranghunath temple completed?
situated in the Hari Parbhat fort?
Ans Ranbir Singh
Ans Guru Hargobind
37) Which temple is also known as Takh-te-
28) Which fort is popularly known as “Reasi Suleman?
fort”?
Ans Shankracharya temple
Ans Bhimgarh fort
38) Who constructed the Hari Parbhat fort in
29) Jahangir built the Shalimar temple in
Srinagar?
Srinagar for ?
Ans Afghan Governor Atta Mohammad Khan
Ans Nur Jahan
39) Who built Chashma i Shahi ?
30) Which monastery has a statue of
Skakhyamuni Buddha? Ans Chashma i Shahi was built in 1632 by Ali
Mardan Knan on the orders of Shah Jahan as a
Ans: Shey Monastery gift for his elder son Dara Shikhon
31) Panchbakhtar Temple, one of the oldest 40) The First fortification of Hari Parbat was
temples of Jammu is attributed to which Hindu constructed by ?
deity?
Ans Akbar in 1590
Ans: Lord Shiva
41) Who constrdcuted the Shansharacharya
32) Over which hills, shrine of Mata Vaishno temple ?
devi is located?
Ans Raja Gopaladitya.
Ans: Trikuta Hills
42) Who established the Nagal Sahib gurudwara
33) Who started the Construction of Raghunath of Poonch ?
Mandir ?
Ans Sant Bhai Mela singh
Ans Maharaja Gulab Singh
43) Hari Parbhat has the Shrines of ?

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Ans 1) Shrine of Sharika Mata
2) Makhdoom Sahib, Shrine of Hamza
Makhdoom
3) Gurudwara Chatti Patshahi
44) Which sikh guru is believed to ocassionally
visit the Hari Parbat?
Ans Guru Har Gobind
45) What are the other names for Hari Parbat?
Ans Durani fort Or Koh-e-Maran
46) Who built stone stairs at the Shankracharya
temple ?
Ans Raja Gulab Singh
47) Who built Shalimar Bagh ?
Ans Jahangir for his wife Noor Jahan in 1619
48) Who built Nishat Bagh ?
Ans Built in 1633 by Asif Khan, Elder brother of
Noor Jahan
49) Who built the Amar Mahal (Hari Palace)?
Ans It was built in 19th Century for Dogra King
Raja Amar Singh by French Architect on the
lines of French Chateu
50) On the banks of which river, Hari Niwas is
located?
Ans Tawi River
51) Who constructed the Famous Bahu fort ?
Ans Raja Bahu Lochan
52) Who constructed the Ranvishewar temple
in Akhnoor?
Ans Ranbir Singh
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53) Which place is known as “Meadow of
Flowers?”
Ans Gulmarg
54) Which Place is known as Meadow of Gold?
Ans Sonamarg
55) Which town in located in the Foot hill of
Mata Vaishno Devi Temple?
Ans Katra
56) Who built Jama Masjid of Srinagar?
Ans Sultan Sikander in AD 1400 and enlarged
by Zain-ul-Abidin
57) Which Place is J&K has tourism all-round
the year?
Ans Vaishno Devi Temple
58) The present fort located on Hari parbat was
built under the reign of?
Ans Shuja Shah Durani in 1808
59) Who constructed the famous Bhimgarh fort
in Reasi?
Ans Maharaja Rishipal Rana
60) The famous Hill Resort Patnitop has its
name derived from?
Ans Patan Da Talab meaning Pond of
Princesses
61) Bahu fort has a nearby Shine of?
Ans Goddess Kali also known as Bawe wali
mata
62) Where is Dhandidhar fort Located?
Ans Rajouri
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63) Which place is popularly known as “Venice Ans Shankrachaya Temple

of East”?
74) The word Khanqah refers to ?
Ans Srinagar
Ans A wooden Structure
64) In which district Gulmarg in Located ?
75) Which ruler built an outer wall of the fort
Ans Baramulla. Hari Parbat and planned a new capital called
Nager Nagor to be built with in the wall?
65) Charar-e-sharif is popularly known as?
Ans Akbar
Ans Hazrat Shiekh. The shine is built to
commemorate Shiekh Noor-ud-din Noorani, a
sufi saint also known as Nund Rishi

66) Which is the First Mosque ever built in

Srinagar?

Ans Khhanqah of Shah Hamadan

67) Phyang Monastery in Ladakh is also known

as ?

Ans Gompa Monastary

68) Which king established Hemis Monastray of

Leh?

Ans Senge Nampar Gyalva

69) Who built the Alchi Monastary ?

Ans Ringen Zangpo

70) Which Pass divides the Zanskar valley with

the Suru valley

Ans Penzella pass

71) which Place is known for Mural art?

Ans Zanskar

72) King Avanti Varman belong to which

dynasty?

Ans Utpala Dynasty

73) Which temple was early known as Gopadri?

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Important Abbreviations
1) JKSSB: Jammu and Kashmir, Services
Selection Board
2) JKPSC: Jammu and Kashmir, Public Service
Commission
3) PRB : Police Recruitment Board
4) JKTDC: Jammu and Kashmir, Tourism
Development Corporation
5) JMC / SMC: Jammu Municipal Corporation /
Srinagar Municipal Corporation
6) JKSPDC: Jammu Kashmir State Power
Development Corporation
7) NC: National Conference
8) JKNPP: Jammu Kashmir, National Panthers
party
9) JKBOSE: Jammu and Kashmir Board of School
education
10) JKBOPEE: Jammu and Kashmir Board of
Professional Entrance Examinations
12) MNREGA: Mahatama Gandhi National Rural
Employment Guarantee Act
13) PDD : Power Development Department
14) PDP : Peoples Democratic Party
15) JKSRTC: Jammu Kashmir State Road
Transport Corporation.
16) DIET: District Institute of Education and
Training.
17) RMSA: Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha
Abhiyan.
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18) (UNCIP): United Nations Commission for
India and Pakistan.
Important Dates in the History of J&K
1) AD 629-631: Chinese Pilgrim Hieun Tsang
Visited Kashmir
2) 1846: Treaty of Amritsar between Gulab
Singh and British:
3) 1877: High Court was established.
4) 1885: Pratap Singh became the Maharaja of
Kashmir:
5) 1931: Formation of J&K Muslim Conference
by Mir Waiz Yousuf Shah, Sheikh Abdullah,
Chowdhury Ghulam Abbas and others.
6) May, 1946: Quit Kashmir Movement,
launched by NC against the Rule of Maharaja
7) 20th June, 1946: Pt. Nehru arrested at Domail
by J&K Police.
8) 15th Oct, 1947:Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan
Sworn as PM of J&K:
9) 20th Oct, 1947: Invasion of J&K by Tribals
from Pakistan.
10) 26th Oct, 1947: Maharaja Hari Singh signed
Instrument of Accession to India.
12) 30th Oct, 1947: Maharaj Hari Singh, appoints
Shiekh Abdullah as the administrator of the
state.
13) 20th Jan, 1948: Un Commission for India and
Pakistan (UNCIP) set up
14) 24th July, 1952: Delhi agreement.
15) 9th August, 1953: sheikh Abdullah arrested.
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16) 17th Nov, 1956: J&K constitution adopted by
state constituent Assembly
17) 26th Jan, 1957 : J&K constitution, comes into
force.
18) 5th to 7th March, 1957: First Election to J&K
Legislative assembly held.
19) October, 1963: Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad
resigned and Shamsudin took over as PM of J&K
20) 30th March, 1965:The title Sadr-e-Riyasat
and PM abolished:
21) 3rd July, 1972: Shimla agreement Signed
22) 13th November, 1974: Kashmir Accord
signed between Indira and Shiekh.
23) 17th March, 1977: Governor Rule imposed in
J&K.
24) November 1981: Panthers Party, formed by
Bhim singh.
25) 8th September, 1982: Shiekh Abdullah dies
and Farooq Abdullah took over as Chief
Minister of state.
26) 26th April, 1984: Jagmohan took over a
governor of J&K.
27) 6th September, 1986: Presidents rule
imposed.
28) 7th April, 2005: Karvan-e-Aman bus service
launched between Srinagar and Muzzaffarabad.
29) 6th July, 2006: 8 New Districts were created
in J&K.
30) 5th Jan, 2009: Omar Abdullah of NC sworn is
as New CM of J&K.
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Famous Personalities of J&K
1) Padma Sachdev: She is an eminent Indian
Poet and Novelist
 First Modern Women poet of Dogri
Language
 Won Sahitya Akademi Award in 1971
for “Meri Kavita Mere Geet”
 She also received Padam Shri, Award on
2001
 Recently, she received Saraswati
Samman for her auto-biography “Chit –
Chette”
2) Habba Khatun: 16th-century poetess
3) Javaid Rahi: Writer, activist
4) Moti Lal Kemmu: Kashmiri writer and social
worker
5) Justice T.S Thakur : Present Chief Justice of
India
6) Mehar Chand Mahajan: First Chief Justice of
India and First Prime Minister of India.
7) A.S Anand: Ex-Chief Justice of India
8) V.N Kaul: Former Comptroller and Auditor
General of India.
9) N.C Vij: Ex-Chief of Army Staff
10) Rafeeq Anjum: Poet
11) Karan Singh: Son of Last ruler of J&K and
first Sadre-e-Riyasat of J&K
12) Membooba Mufti: First woman Chief
Minister of J&K
13) Kalhana: A 12th Century Kashmiri Brahmin
and author of Rajatarangni. He is regarded as
Kashmir’s First Historian.
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14) Hari Singh: Hari Singh is the last Rule of J&K.
He ascended the throne of J&K in 1925. He
signed instrument of Accessions on 26th
October, 1947.
15) Mufti Mohammad Sayeed: Politician from
the state of J&K, has been Home Minister of
India in 1989-90. Founder of People’s
Democratic Party and served as Chief Minister
in from Nov, 2002 to Nov, 2005 and again in
March, 2015.
16) Farooq Abdullah: Son of Sheikh Abdullah,
and served as Chief Minister of J&K several
times, since, 1982. He also served as a Cabinet
Minister in Mammohan Singh Ministry.
17) PN Dhar: He was Principal Secretary to
Prime Minister Indira Gandhi during the days of
Emergency from 1973- 1977.
18) Shiekh Mohammad Abdullah: Popularly
known as Sher-e-Kashmir. He became the Prime
Minister and Chief Minister of J&K.
19) Syed Mir Qasim: He was the Chief Minister
of J&K During 1971-75
20) Ghumlam Nabi Azad: He served as
Parliamentary Affairs Minister during the
Manmohan Singh’s Government. He also served
as Chief Minister of J&K.
21) Rehman Rahi: He is a Kashmiri Poet,
Translator and critic. He was awarded the
Indian Sahitya Akademi Award in 1961 for his
poetry collection Nawroz-i-saba, Padam Shri in
2000 and Gyanipith Award for 2004.
 First Kashmiri writer to be awarded the
Gyanipith award.
22) Dinanath Nadim: He was a Kashmiri poet of
20th Century.
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 First Kashmiri Poet to write in Blank
verse.
 He was awarded Sahitya Natak Akademi
Award (1986) for his book Shihil Kul.
23) Ved Rahi: He is an Indian Film director, who
made the Film Veer Savarkar. He has also
directed Popular show “Gul Gulshan Gulfaam”
 His novel Lal Ded based on the Life of
Kashmiri Saint was adjuged the best
novel in Dogri Language.
24) Amin Kamil: He is a Kashmiri poet and
written a No. of Plays and Musicals for the
radio.
25) Dr. Jatindera Udhampuri: He was an
eminent, poet, writer, scholar and critic
 He was conferred with Padma Shri and
received Sahitya Akademi Award, 2011
for Dogri translation of Famous Urdu
Novel, Do Gaz Zameen.
26) Riyaz Punjabi: He was former professor and
vice-chancellor of University of Kashmir.
27) Ghulam Nabi Khayal: He was renowned
poet, writer, researcher, critic and senior
journalist of the state.
 He was conferred with Academy Award
(1974) and Sahitya Academy Award
(1975)
28) Ram Nath shastri: Professor Ram Nath
shastri, also known as Father of Dogri, was a
Dogri poet, writer, actor etc.
 His writings has succeeded in bringing
Dogri at the National stage.
 In 2001, he was awarded, the Sahitya
Academy, fellowship awarded by the
Sahitya Academy.
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Expected Questions 10) Who is considered to be the Father of Dogri

by bringing the language on the National Stage?
1) Who is considered to be the First Kashmiri
Historian? Ans Ramnath Shastri

Ans Pt. Kalhana 11) Who was awarded with Padma Shri and
Sahitya Akademi’s prestigious award, 2011 for
2) Which famous personality made the Primary Dogri translation of famous Urdu Novel “Do Gaz
Education Compulsory in J&K? Zameen?

Ans Raja Hari Singh Ans Dr. Jitendera Udhampuri

3) Who was known as the “Architect of Modern 12) Who was the First Kashmiri Poet to write in
Kashmir” because of his constructive work in Blank verse?
the state?
Ans Dinanath Nadim
Ans Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad
13) Who was Known as Lal Sahib?
4) Who was the First Prime Minister of Jammu
and Kahsmir? Ans Swami Lakshman Joo

Ans Mehar Chand Mahajan 14) What is the Full form of JKSPDCL?

5) Who was the First Chief Minister of J&K ?
Ans GM Sadiq
6) Which politician from J&K became the Home
Minister of India in 1989-90?
Ans Jammu and Kashmir State Power
Development Corporation Limited
15) What is the full form of SSRB?
Ans Service Selection and Recruitment Board

Ans Mufti Mohammded Sayeed

7) Who was the First Sadr-e-Riyasat of Jammu

and Kashmir?

Ans Karan Singh

8) Which eminent personality for J&K was

awarded Saraswati Samman 2015 for her
autobiography “Chit-chete”?

Ans Padma Sachdev

9) Who is the first Kashmiri writer awarded with

Gyanipath Award, India’s highest literary
award?

Ans Rehman Rahi

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History of J&K State 5) State Bird: Black Necked Crane

This Topic of the Syllabus is the most length 6) State Tree: Chinar
type and only 1 OR 2 Questions are asked form
7) State Flower: Lotus
this Section.
8) Biggest Fresh Water Lake: Wular lake
Here are a Few Questions from the History of
J&K, that have been asked in the previous JKSSB 9) Biggest Salt water Lake: Pangong
Exams
10) Biggest Hydel Project: Salal
 Founder of Karkota Dynasty in Kashmir
11) Longest River: Sindh
 Which king of J&K, agreed to accede to
India, in return of Military aid: Hari 12) Deepest Lake: Mansabal
Singh
 When was Srinagar-Muzaffarbad Bus 13) Highest Pass: Khar-Dungla
service started: April 2005
 Who was the last ruling Maharaja of
the princely state of Jammu and Some Important Treaties in History of J&K
Kashmir in India?: Hari Singh (2015)
 Who was the writer of 'Rajatarangini' 1) Amritsar Treaty (1846) : The Treaty of
that records the oldest and fullest Amritsar, signed on 16 March 1846 between
history of the legendary kings of
the Gulab Singh and British India.
Kashmir? Kalhana (2015)
 According to historians, Kashmir valley Under this treaty, Gulab Singh Paid Rs 75 Lakhs
was originally known by which of the
to British India and acquired Kashmir and
following names?: Kashayapmar (2015)
become the First Sikh Raja of Kashmir.
 Who was the prime minister of
Maharaja Hari Singh under the
2) Instrument of Accession: The Instrument of
Constitution of 1939? (2015)
Accession is a legal document executed by
 To whom did Britishers sell Kashmir
after it became a princely state in Maharaja Hari Singh, ruler of the princely state
March 1846? (2015) of Jammu and Kashmir, on 26 October 1947. By
executing this document Maharaja Hari Singh
agreed to accede to the Dominion of India.
J&K: At a Glance
Signatories: Hari Singh and Lord Mountbatten
1) Capital: Jammu (In Winters) , Srinagar
(Summer)

2) No. of Districts: 22 3) Delhi Agreement of 1952: After the J&K

3) No. of Assembly Constituencies (Seats): 89
(87: Elected & 2: Nominated)
4) State Animal: Hangul
constituent assembly had taken some
important decisions; it was deemed necessary
to receive the concurrence of Indian
Government, conferred with the
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at an agreement. This agreement was later
known as Delhi Agreement of 1952
Dogra Rule in J&K
Dogra rule, which lasted for exactly 100 years is
the most progressive and peaceful period in the
History of J&K.
Here is the list of Dogra rulers along with period
of rule.
1) Gulab Singh : 1846-1856
2) Ranbir Singh: 1856-1885
3) Pratap Singh: 1885 - 1925
4) Hari singh: 1925- 1947
In 1947, Monarchy was abolished in Jammu and
Kashmir , after Hari Singh, signed Instrument of
Accession with Government of India.
Gulab Singh: First Dogra Ruler
Gulab Singh (1792–1857) was the founder of
royal Dogra dynasty and first Maharaja of the
princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, the
second largest princely state in British India,
which was created after the defeat of the Sikhs
in the First Anglo-Sikh War. The Treaty of
Amritsar (1846), formalised the sale by the
British to Gulab Singh for 7,500,000
Nanakshahee Rupees of all the lands in Kashmir
that were ceded to them by the Sikhs by the
Treaty of Lahore
Hari Singh : The Last Ruling Maharaja
of J&K
The last ruler of Jammu and Kashmir was
Maharaja Hari Singh, who ascended the throne
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in 1925. He made primary education
compulsory in the State, introduced laws
prohibiting child marriage and threw open
places of worship for the low castes
Singh's reign saw the accession of Jammu &
Kashmir to the newly independent Indian Union
in 1947. He originally manoeuvered to maintain
his independence by playing off India and
Pakistan against each other. There was an
armed movement against the Maharaja's rule
especially in the Poonch district of Jammu,
when his troops were unable to control these
fighters and his troops retreated to Jammu, in
October 1947, Singh appealed to India for its
help. He acceded to India, though there is
considerable controversy over exactly at what
point and whether or not his accession included
the sovereignty of the state
Important Books and Authors of J&K
1) Rajtrangini : Pt. Kalhana
2) Rajdarshini: Ganesh Dass Wadehra
3) Gulabnama: Dewao Kripa Ram
4) Akbarnama: Abul Fazal
5) Aatish-e-Chinar: Shiekh Mohammad
Abdullah
6) The Land of Lamas: Alexander Cunningham
7) Ain-i-Akbari: Abul Fazal
8) Zafarnama: Sharaf-u-din
9) Waqiat-i-Kashmir: Muhammad Azam
10) The Lord of Hills: G.C Smith
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Expected Questions on History of 10) What is the amount that Gulab Singh paid
to acquire Kashmir from British?
Jammu and Kashmir
Ans 75 Lakh Rupees
1) When did Chinese Pilgrim Hieun Tsang visited
Kashmir? 11) Who was the last ruling king of J&K?

Ans AD 629 -631 Ans Hari Singh

2) In which year “Treaty of Amritsar” signed? 12) Where can we find the earliest source of
Kashmir?
Ans 1846
Ans Rajtrangini
3) When did Jagmohan took over as the
Governor of J&K? 13) According to Historians, Kashmir valley was
originally known by which of the names?
Ans 26th April, 1984
Ans Kashyapmar
4) Treaty of Amritsar was signed between?
14) Who is the writer of “Rajtrangini”?
Ans Gulab singh and British
Ans Kalhana
5) Who became the First Prime Minister of J&K
? 15) According to Kalhana, who was the First
king of Kashmir?
Ans Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan
Ans Gonanda
6) When did, Jammu and Kashmir acceded to
India? 16) When did Maharaja Ranjit Singh Invaded
Kashmir?
Ans 26th Oct, 1947
Ans 1814 or 1815 A.D
7) The Title “Sadre-e-Riyasat” for governor and
Prime Minister for Chief Minister was abolished 17) Who was the founder of Jammu city?
in ?
Ans Jammu Lochan
Ans 1965
18) Who was the founder of Gupta Dynasty?
8) Karvan-e-Aman bus service was launched
between? Ans Parva Gupta

Ans Srinagar and Muzzafarabad 19) Lalitaditya was the ruler of which dynasty?

9) How many seats are there in the Constituent Ans Karkota

Assembly of J&K ?
20) In J&K Martyrs’ Day is observed every year
Ans 89 (Elected: 87, Nominated:2) on?

Ans 13th July

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21) Kalhana, a famous historian of Kashmir lived 32) According to traditions, Kashmir takes its
during the reign of? name from?

Ans Jayasimha Ans Sage Kashyap

22) Which ruler introduced Dogri script? 33) What is the meaning of Rajtaraingini?

Ans Raja Shakti karan Ans Kings of Kashmir

23) Gulab Singh Sent his Journal Zorawar Singh 34) The famous Hari Pravat Fort is also known
to Invade Ladakh? as?

Ans 1834 Ans Koh-e-Maraan

24) The famous tomb of Sheikh Noor-ud-din-
Noorani is situated in which District?
Ans Budgam
25) Who was the first sufi entered in Kashmir?
35) In which Year Akbar annexed Kashmir?
Ans 1586 A.D
36) During whose reign Raghunath temple was
constructed?

Ans Sayyid Sharaf-ud-din Ans Maharaja Ranbir Singh

26) What was the period of Dogra Rule in J&K? 37) The name of Afghan ruler who issued the
coin in the name of Sheikh Noor-ud-din- rishi
Ans 1846-1947 was?
27) What was the period of Sikh Rule in Ans Atta Mohammad Khan
Kashmir?
38) The Treaty also known as Sale deed of
Ans 1819-1846 (27 years) Kashmir was?
28) Who build the Panchavaktar Temple in the Ans Treaty of Amritsar
Kanak Mandi area of Jammu City?
39) In which year Rajtaringini was translated
Ans Maldev into English?
29) Who was the last Hindu ruler of Kashmir?
Ans 1900 A.D
Ans Udyan Dev 40) Historic Sun Temple at mattan was built by?
30) Delhi Agreement was formed in? Ans Raja Ram Dev
Ans 1952
41) Who was the author of the book Raj
31) On which date state of J&K Came into darshani?
existence? Ans Ganesh Das Wadhera
Ans 16th March 1846

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42) Who was the author of the book 52) When did Maharaja Hari Singh Became the
Gulabnama? King of J&K?

Ans Dewan Kripa Ram Ans 1925

43) Who was the founder of the Dharmath 53) Who was the first Sikh Ruler who conquered
Trust? Kasmir and defeated the Pathans in 1819 A.D?

Ans Gulab Singh Ans Maharaja Ranjit Singh

44) Habba Khatoon was the queen of which 54) Who was the first Chief Minister of J&K?
Kashmiri King?
Ans G M Sadak
Ans Yousaf Shah
55) Maharaja Gulab Singh Died in?
45) The Mughal Emperor who brought Sacred
Hair of Prophet Mohammad to Kashmir was? Ans 1857

Ans Aurangzeb 56) The treaty of Lahore takes place on?

46) Jammu was earlier Known as? Ans 09th March 1846

Ans Jambupura 57) The Government of Sheikh Mohammad

Abdulla was dismissed by Karan Singh in?
47) The word Kashmir Comes from Two Sanskrit
Words “Ka and Shimira” which means? Ans 1953

Ans Water and Dry up 58) Who were Chaks?

48) The Instrument of accession of J&k was Ans Dards

signed on? 59) What was the full name of Lal Dead?
Ans 26th October 1947 Ans Lalleshwari
49) The Law regarding “State Subject” was 60) By Whom Jambu Lochan was succeded?
passed by Maharaja Hari Singh on?
Ans Puran Karam
Ans 31 March 1927
61) During which period Mughals ruled
50) Who was the first and Last Sadr-i-Riyasat of Kashmir?
J&K was?
Ans 1586-1753
Ans Dr Karan Singh
62) When was Indus Water Treaty signed
51) Article 370 of Indian Union Constitution was between India and Pakistan?
adopted on?
Ans 19 September 1960
Ans 17 october 1950

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63) The Famous ruler of Kashmir who 73) Timur Sent which gift to Sultan Sikander?
Constructed Shrine on Burial Site of Sheikh
Ans Elephant
Noor-ud-Din was?

Ans Zain-ul-abdin 74) Who assumed the title of Shah Mir?

Ans Shams-ud-din
64) Which famous garden of Kashmir was build
by Shah Jahan for his beloved wife Noor Jahan? 75) The foundation of Raghunath Mandir was
Ans Shlimar Garden laid by?

65) Shah-I-Hamadan Shrine was constructed by Ans Maharaja Gulab Singh

Sultan Sikander in the memory of? 76) In which year Prince of Whales College (now
Ans Mir Sayed Ali Hamdini GGM Science College) was established?

66) Shah-I-Hamadan is popularly known as? Ans 1905

Ans Khanqah-I-Moulla 77) Who imposed “Grahkrtya” and “Begar”?

67) By which Chinese traveller Ladakh was first Ans Shankara Varman
described? 78) The first Mir Waiz of Kashmir was?
Ans Fa-Hian Ans Mir Waiz Moulbi Gulam Ahmed
68) Shimla agreement was signed on? 79) Who was the first Afghan Governor of
Ans 03 July 1972 Kashmir?

69) The name of first mosque built in Kashmir Ans Abdulla Khan
is? 80) During the reign of which King Sati was
Ans Bud Masheed prohibited?

70) Who was the first women Sovereign of Ans Sultan Sikander
Kashmir who ruled for nearly 15 years? 81) In which year, Kashmir, was made a part of
Lahore Durbar by Ranit Singh?
Ans Yasovati

71) Where is it mentioned that Kashmir was Ans 1819 AD

originally a Lake? 82) When was Kashmir handed over to Raja
Gulab Singh by sir Lawrence?
Ans Nila Mata Purana

72) In which Century Chinese Traveller Huen Ans 9th Nov, 1846
Tsang visited Kashmir? 83) Which reforms were advocated by Gulab
Ans 07th Century A.D Singh to gain actual possession of Kashmir?

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Ans (i) He reorganized the revenue and Police 92) During the reign of which hindu king
Administration of valley Kalhana completed Rajatrangini?

(ii) He readdressed the grievances of Shawl Ans: Jaisimha

traders who were heavily taxed
93) Who among the following wrote Shiva
(iii) The most important reform was rationing of Sutras?
rice to the population of Srinagar
Ans Vasu Gupta
84) Who authored the Book “Cashmeer
Misgovernment” ? 94) The best preserved stone of ancient
Kashmir are?
Ans Robert Thorpe
AnsMartand and Avantipur
85) Which period was known for one of the
most peaceful and progressive periods in the 95) During whose rule Budhism was introduced
history of Kashmir valley? in Kashmir?

Ans Dogra Period Ans Ashoka

86) Under whose reign, serious uprising took 96) Kashmir Shaivism is also referred as ?
place in Gilgit? AnsTrika
Ans Maharaja Gulab singh 97) Who was the founder of Karkota Dynasty?
87) Which period was known as the Darkest AnsDurlabhavardhana
period in the history of Kashmir?
98) Which Kashmiri school of Shaivism was
Ans Pathan founded by Vishnugupta?
88) Which ruler assumes the title of Sultan Ans Spandasastra
Shams-ud-din?
99) Martand Temple of Kashmir is dedicated to
Ans Shah Mir which God?
89) When did Mughal Rule ended in Kashmir? Ans Sun God
Ans Before 1857 100) Mihirakula was the son of which king?
90) When did Maharaja Ranjit singh Died? Ans Hepthalites
Ans 1839

91) The First wodden bridge built at Srinagar is

known as ?

Ans Zainakadal

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Weather, Climate, Crops and Means
of Transport
This Topic of the Syllabus is the least important
as not many Questions are asked from this
section. After analyzing the Last 3 years of JKSSB
Question Papers, we found that only 2
Questions have been asked from this topic.
Even there is No Question from Weather,
Climate and Transport. Only One Question is
asked on the Crops and that too of Saffron crop
(2 Times)
Here are Questions asked in the previous JKSSB
Exams
 Which of the following spices is grown
in the state of Jammu and Kashmir?
(2015)
 Which of the following activities in
Indian agriculture is known as Golden
Zest? (2015)
(I) Weather and Climate
The climate of Jammu and Kashmir varies
greatly owing to its rugged topography. In the
south around Jammu, the climate is typically
monsoonal, though the region is sufficiently far
west to average 40 to 50 mm (1.6 to 2 inches)
of rain per month between January and March.
In the hot season, Jammu city is very hot and
can reach up to 40 °C (104 °F) whilst in July and
August, very heavy though erratic rainfall occurs
with monthly extremes of up to 650 millimeters
(25.5 inches)
The temperature in the region varies spatially.
Leh is the coldest while Jammu is the hottest.
The Sheltered valley of Kashmir, however,
exhibits an exception to its peripheral region.
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1) Jammu Region: Humid Sub-Tropical
2) Kashmir Valley: Temperate
3) Ladakh : Cold Arid Dessert
(II) Major Crops of J&K
Agriculture in the backbone of economy in the
state of J&K. Directly or Indirectly, it supports
80% of population.
1) Kharif Crops:
 Sowing: May to July
 Harvesting: September to October
 Crops: Rice, Maize, Jowar, Bajra,
Cotton, Groundnut, Jute, Tobacco etc.
2) Rabi Crops:
 Sowing: October to December
 Harvesting: February to April
 Crops: Wheat, Barley, Gram, Linseed,
Mustard, Masoor, Peas
Major Crops in J&K
1) RICE: It is most dominant crop in the Entire
state. The valley of Kashmir in State is famous
as the “Rice Bowl”.
In Jammu, Tehsil of RS Pura, is famous for its
Basmatic Rice. Rice is mostly grown in the
districts of Jammu, Samba, Kathua, Srinagar,
Baramulla, Kupwara, Anantnag
2) Wheat: It is the second major significant crop
in the state. It is a kharif crop in Ladakh, while
Rabi crop in Jammu and Kashmir. Wheat is
majorly produced in Jammu, Kathua, Udhampur
and Rajouri.
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3) Maize: It is one of the most important cereal
crops in J&K. It covers around 30% of total
cropped region. The leading maize producing
areas of Jammu Division are: Rjouri, doda,
Poonch, Udhampur etc. Major areas in Kashmir
division are: Kupwara, Baramulla, and
Anantnag.
4) Saffron: It is the significant cash crop of J&K.
It’s majorly grown in Pampore Pulawama Tehsil
with 75% of the Total saffron production.
Other Popular Crops of J&K
1) Walnuts: Kashmir Walnuts are famous all
over the world and is a great source of
substantial foreign exchange.
2) Almonds: Almonds of Kashmir are known for
their superiority in taste. They are classified and
grouped on the basis of their thickness as
“Papery”, Thin Shelled and Thick Shelled.
3) Strawberry: It is earliest fruit available in
Srinagar market, during April.
Other Popular Fruits grown here are Apricots
and Plums.
(III) Means of Transport in J&K
Road Transport is the major transportation
system for the people of J&K. In J&K, roads are
maintained by Public Works Departments,
Border Roads Organization and a few other
Departments.
 Banihal Pass connects the valley of
Kashmir with Jammu. Banihal Cart road
enters Kashmir valley through this Pass.
 In 1922, another great highway, the
Banihal Cart road, which connects the
Kashmir valley with Jammu
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National Highways
(I) National Highway 1-A:
This highway is the main National Highway and
it connects Kashmir Valley to the Rest of India.
The Total Length of this highway is 663 Km, The
Northern terminal is URI, while at the southern
terminal is at Jalandhar.
NH 1-A: From Punjab Border – Kathua – Samba-
Jammu-Udhampur-Ramban-Pampore-Srinagar-
Baramulla-Uri.
(II) National Highway-1B
This highway is entirely within the state of J&K.
It connects Batote with Khanabal and is 274 Km
long.
Route of this Highway is: Batote-Doda-Kishtwar-
Sympthan Pass-Khannabal (274 Km).
(III) National Highway 1C
NH 1-C is one of the shortest highways, entirely
within the state of J&K. It has a distance of 8 Km
between Domel and Katra.
Recently, it has been renamed as National
Highway-144.
(IV) National Highway 1D
National Highway is also known as Srinagar –
Leh Highway and is entirely within the state of
J&K.
This highway, connects Srinagar with Leh in
Ladakh and is maintained by BRO. This highway
is also the Home to Fotu-La and Zoji-La pass.
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Railways Transport in J&K Expected Questions

Jammu City is the Rail head of J&K. Kashmir
Valley and Ladakh are totally dependent on
Road Transport.
1) Rail Connectivity is already extended to Katra
in Reasi District
2) Work on Srinagar-Baramulla is going on
3) The 287 Km Rail Line connecting Udhampur-
Srinagar-Baramulla is vital for J&K from the
point of view of acceleration of socio-economic
development.
4) Maharaja Pratap Singh is the first to explore
the possibility of connecting Jammu with
Srinagar via Reasi through Mughal Road.
1) Which is the most expensive crop, grown in
J&K also known as Golden Harvest?
Ans Saffron
2) Which of the places or region of the valley
known for the cultivation of saffron crop?
Ans Pampore
3) Which is the Staple food of Kashmiris?
Ans Rice
4) Jammu and Kashmir is the leading producer
of which cash crop?
Ans Saffron

Post-Independence ERA 5) Which cropping pattern is followed in the

state of Jammu and Kashmir?
Before Independence, Jammu was connected
with Sialkot Railway Line. After the partition, Ans Two crops a year
Jammu-Sialkot Line was closed and Jammu-
6) Which Pass connects the Valley of Kashmir
Pathnkot Line of established, there by bringing
with Jammu?
J&K on the Railway Map of India in 1970 only.
Ans Banihal pass
1) In 1983, Jammu –Udhampur Railway project
was kicked off. 7) Which National highway links Kashmir valley
and Jammu with other parts of India?
2) In 2002, the Jammu-Udhampur-Baramulla-
Railway Link declares the link as National Ans NH 1A
Project.
8) Which National Highway connects Katra with
The Project in divide into 4 Parts Domel?

 Leg-0: Extending 53 Km from Jammu to Ans NH 1C (Distance is 8 Km only)

Udhampur, completed in April, 2005
 Leg-1: Extending 25 Km from Udhampur 9) Which national highway entirely in J&K and
to Katra, completed in July-2014 connects Srinagar with Leh also known as
 Leg-2: Extending 129 Km from Katra to Srinagar-Leh Highway?
Quazigund. Ans NH-1D
 Leg-3: Extending 119 Km from
quazigund to Baramulla.

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10) Which National Highway entirely with in Ans National Highway Authority of India
J&K connects Batote with Khanabal?
19) Which Region of J&K is totally depending on
Ans NH-1C Road Transport?

11) Maize and Wheat are predominantly grown Ans Kashmir and Ladakh
in which region?
20) When did JKSRTC came into existence?
Ans Jammu Region
Ans 1976
12) In which area of J&K, Saffron cultivation is
done on large scale? 21) Recently, Srinagar Airport is renamed as?

Ans Sheikh-ul-Alam Airport.

Ans Pampore

13) Crops Like Rice and Maize are sown in which 22) Which airport is J&K is upgraded as
Month? International Airport?

Ans Mid July Ans Srinagar Airport.

14) Where in J&K, Asia’s Largest tulip garden is

Located?

Ans Srinagar (At the foot hills of Zabarwan

Mountains)

15) Which varieties of Silk are grown in the

state of Jammu and Kashmir?

Ans Mulberry, Eri, and Tsar

16) In British era, which road connects Jammu

with Srinagar?

Ans Banihal Cart Road.

17) Which National Highway is the part of

North-South Corridor?

Ans National Highway 1A

18) Zoji La pass falls on which Highway?

Ans NH-1D

19) Which Organization has undertaken the

Chennani- Nashri Tunnel project?

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