Jammu and kashmir GK MCQ

1. The wood carving tradition of Jammu and Kashmir is known for its:

Intricate latticework
Furniture with floral motifs
Religious sculptures
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe wood carving tradition of Jammu and Kashmir is known for its:

2. The famous poet and historian who authored the ‘Rajatarangini’ was:

Lalitaditya
Avantivarman
Kalhana
Zain-ul-Abidin

Detailed SolutionThe famous poet and historian who authored the ‘Rajatarangini’ was:

3. Rouf songs of Kashmir are traditionally performed by:

Men only
Women only
Children only
Men and women together

Detailed SolutionRouf songs of Kashmir are traditionally performed by:

4. The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) involved the transfer of Kashmir to:

The Sikh Empire
The British East India Company
The Dogra Dynasty
Independent rulers

Detailed SolutionThe Treaty of Amritsar (1846) involved the transfer of Kashmir to:

5. Queen Didda of the Lohara dynasty was known for her:

Military prowess
Patronage of arts
Religious reforms
Administrative acumen

Detailed SolutionQueen Didda of the Lohara dynasty was known for her:

6. The Ramnagar Fort overlooks the river:

Jhelum
Tawi
Chenab
Indus

Detailed SolutionThe Ramnagar Fort overlooks the river:

7. The Rouf dance of Kashmir is traditionally performed by:

Men only
Women only
Children only
Men and women together

Detailed SolutionThe Rouf dance of Kashmir is traditionally performed by:

8. The script used for writing Kashmiri is:

Sharada
Persian-Arabic
Devanagari
All of the above

Detailed SolutionThe script used for writing Kashmiri is:

9. The magazine ‘Sheeraza’ is published in which language(s)?

Kashmiri
Urdu and English
Dogri and Hindi
Ladakhi

Detailed SolutionThe magazine ‘Sheeraza’ is published in which language(s)?

10. The ‘Aari’ embroidery of Kashmir uses a:

Hooked needle
Beads
Mirrors
Gold thread

Detailed SolutionThe ‘Aari’ embroidery of Kashmir uses a:

Page 1Page 2Page 3Page 4Page 5
Test 1Test 2Test 3Test 4Test 5Test 6Test 7Test 8Test 9Test 10Test 11Test 12Test 13Test 14Test 15Test 16Test 17Test 18Test 19Test 20Test 21Test 22Test 23Test 24Test 25Test 26Test 27Test 28