History of Jammu and Kashmir | JKSSB FAA MCQ

History of Jammu and Kashmir | JKSSB FAA MCQ

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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.

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. 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

1. **Question: Which kingdom ruled Jammu and Kashmir before