History of Jammu and Kashmir | JKSSB FAA MCQ
- Question: Who was the last ruling monarch of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir before its accession to India in 1947?
- A) Maharaja Gulab Singh
- B) Maharaja Hari Singh
- C) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
- D) Maharaja Pratap Singh Answer: B) Maharaja Hari Singh
- Question: Which treaty resulted in the establishment of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1846?
- A) Treaty of Amritsar
- B) Treaty of Lahore
- C) Treaty of Shimla
- D) Treaty of Srinagar Answer: A) Treaty of Amritsar
- Question: The first war between India and Pakistan in 1947-48 was fought over which region of Jammu and Kashmir?
- A) Ladakh
- B) Poonch
- C) Kargil
- D) Mirpur Answer: B) Poonch
- Question: Which river is of significant historical importance in the region of Jammu and Kashmir and is often referred to as the “Lifeline of Kashmir”?
- A) Jhelum River
- B) Chenab River
- C) Indus River
- D) Tawi River Answer: A) Jhelum River
- Question: The region of Gilgit-Baltistan, historically part of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, is now administered by which country?
- A) India
- B) Pakistan
- C) China
- D) Afghanistan Answer: B) Pakistan
- Question: Which Mughal emperor is credited with the annexation of Kashmir to the Mughal Empire in the 16th century?
- A) Akbar
- B) Humayun
- C) Jahangir
- D) Babur Answer: A) Akbar
- Question: What is the significance of the Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar in the history of Jammu and Kashmir?
- A) It is a Buddhist monastery.
- B) It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- C) It is a Sikh gurdwara.
- D) It is a Jain pilgrimage site. Answer: B) It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
- Question: The Line of Control (LoC) was established as a result of which conflict between India and Pakistan?
- A) Indo-Pak War of 1947-48
- B) Indo-Pak War of 1965
- C) Kargil War of 1999
- D) Simla Agreement of 1972 Answer: A) Indo-Pak War of 1947-48
- Question: Which region of Jammu and Kashmir is known for its unique blend of Tibetan and Indian culture?
- A) Jammu
- B) Ladakh
- C) Kashmir Valley
- D) Gilgit Answer: B) Ladakh
- Question: The Battle of Plassey in 1757 had repercussions on the political landscape of Jammu and Kashmir. Who was the victor in the Battle of Plassey?
- A) Siraj-ud-Daulah
- B) Mir Qasim
- C) Robert Clive
- D) Warren Hastings Answer: C) Robert Clive
- Question: Which event in 1947 led to the tribal invasion of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting the accession of the princely state to India?
- A) Independence of India and Pakistan
- B) Signing of the Treaty of Amritsar
- C) Assassination of Mahatma Gandhi
- D) Quit India Movement Answer: A) Independence of India and Pakistan
- Question: The term “Durbar Move” is associated with the shifting of the capital of Jammu and Kashmir between which two cities?
- A) Jammu and Srinagar
- B) Srinagar and Leh
- C) Jammu and Poonch
- D) Srinagar and Jalandhar Answer: A) Jammu and Srinagar
- Question: Which Mughal emperor built the Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar, a famous Mughal garden in Jammu and Kashmir?
- A) Babur
- B) Akbar
- C) Jahangir
- D) Shah Jahan Answer: C) Jahangir
- Question: What is the significance of the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar?
- A) It is a Hindu pilgrimage site.
- B) It is a Sikh gurdwara.
- C) It is a Muslim shrine containing a relic believed to be the hair of Prophet Muhammad.
- D) It is a Buddhist monastery. Answer: C) It is a Muslim shrine containing a relic believed to be the hair of Prophet Muhammad.
- Question: Which region of Jammu and Kashmir is known for the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage?
- A) Jammu
- B) Ladakh
- C) Kashmir Valley
- D) Kargil Answer: C) Kashmir Valley
- Question: Who was the first Prime Minister of Jammu and Kashmir following its accession to India?
- A) Sheikh Abdullah
- B) Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad
- C) Ghulam Mohammed Sadiq
- D) Farooq Abdullah Answer: B) Bakshi Ghulam Mohammad
- Question: The Mughal Road, historically significant for trade and travel, connects which two regions in Jammu and Kashmir?
- A) Srinagar and Jammu
- B) Poonch and Rajouri
- C) Anantnag and Baramulla
- D) Jammu and Ladakh Answer: A) Srinagar and Jammu
- Question: Which historical event led to the establishment of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir in 1846?
- A) Battle of Plassey
- B) Treaty of Lahore
- C) Treaty of Amritsar
- D) Simla Agreement Answer: C) Treaty of Amritsar
- Question: The Mughal emperor who appointed Shuja-ud-Din as the first independent ruler of Jammu and Kashmir was:
- A) Akbar
- B) Aurangzeb
- C) Shah Jahan
- D) Humayun Answer: A) Akbar
- **Question: Which kingdom ruled Jammu and Kashmir before
