Top Most Expected Questions from J&K General Knowledge Section
(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 InformationSection-4: Obligation of Public authoritiesSection-8: Exemption from Disclose of InformationSection-9: Ground for rejectionSection-12: constitution of State Information CommissionSection-20 : Jurisdiction of CourtsSection-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
(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 InformationSection-4: Obligation of Public authoritiesSection-8: Exemption from Disclose of InformationSection-9: Ground for rejectionSection-12: constitution of State Information CommissionSection-20 : Jurisdiction of CourtsSection-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