JKSSB SI 100MCQs QUESTION PAPER ON JK GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

 

JKSSB SI Sample Question Paper: Jammu and Kashmir General Knowledge (100 Questions)

Instructions: Each question has four options (A, B, C, D). Select the correct answer. This is a sample for practice purposes only.

History and Polity

  1. Who was the last Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir who signed the Instrument of Accession?
    A) Gulab Singh
    B) Hari Singh
    C) Karan Singh
    D) Pratap Singh
    Answer: B
  2. Which article granted special status to Jammu and Kashmir before its abrogation in 2019?
    A) Article 356
    B) Article 370
    C) Article 35A
    D) Article 14
    Answer: B
  3. When was the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act passed?
    A) August 5, 2019
    B) October 31, 2019
    C) January 26, 2020
    D) March 1, 2021
    Answer: A
  4. Who founded the Dogra Dynasty in Jammu and Kashmir?
    A) Gulab Singh
    B) Hari Singh
    C) Ranjit Singh
    D) Karan Singh
    Answer: A
  5. The Treaty of Amritsar, which established the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, was signed in which year?
    A) 1846
    B) 1857
    C) 1865
    D) 1876
    Answer: A
  6. Which Sikh ruler sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh under the Treaty of Amritsar?
    A) Maharaja Ranjit Singh
    B) Maharaja Sher Singh
    C) Maharaja Dalip Singh
    D) Maharaja Kharak Singh
    Answer: A
  7. Which Mughal Emperor built the Shalimar Bagh in Srinagar?
    A) Akbar
    B) Jahangir
    C) Shah Jahan
    D) Aurangzeb
    Answer: B
  8. When did Jammu and Kashmir officially become a Union Territory?
    A) August 5, 2019
    B) October 31, 2019
    C) January 1, 2020
    D) March 11, 2020
    Answer: B
  9. Who was the first Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory?
    A) Girish Chandra Murmu
    B) Manoj Sinha
    C) Satya Pal Malik
    D) R.K. Mathur
    Answer: A
  10. The famous Burzahom archaeological site is known for which period?
    A) Neolithic
    B) Paleolithic
    C) Mesolithic
    D) Chalcolithic
    Answer: A

Geography

  1. What is the official summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir?
    A) Jammu
    B) Srinagar
    C) Leh
    D) Anantnag
    Answer: B
  2. Which river is known as the "Lifeline of Kashmir"?
    A) Chenab
    B) Jhelum
    C) Indus
    D) Tawi
    Answer: B
  3. Which mountain range separates the Kashmir Valley from Ladakh?
    A) Pir Panjal
    B) Zanskar
    C) Karakoram
    D) Shivalik
    Answer: B
  4. The famous Dal Lake is located in which city?
    A) Jammu
    B) Srinagar
    C) Udhampur
    D) Baramulla
    Answer: B
  5. Which pass connects the Kashmir Valley with Jammu?
    A) Zoji La
    B) Banihal Pass
    C) Rohtang Pass
    D) Nathu La
    Answer: B
  6. What is the largest freshwater lake in Jammu and Kashmir?
    A) Dal Lake
    B) Wular Lake
    C) Mansar Lake
    D) Pangong Lake
    Answer: B
  7. Which district is known as the "Land of Springs"?
    A) Anantnag
    B) Budgam
    C) Pulwama
    D) Kupwara
    Answer: A
  8. The highest peak in Jammu and Kashmir is:
    A) Nun Kun
    B) Nanga Parbat
    C) K2
    D) Kolahoi Peak
    Answer: A
  9. Which river flows through the city of Jammu?
    A) Jhelum
    B) Chenab
    C) Tawi
    D) Indus
    Answer: C
  10. Which pass connects Ladakh with Tibet?
    A) Khardung La
    B) Chang La
    C) Zoji La
    D) Nathu La
    Answer: A
  11. The Amarnath Cave Shrine is located in which district?
    A) Ganderbal
    B) Anantnag
    C) Baramulla
    D) Kulgam
    Answer: B
  12. Which valley is famous for its saffron cultivation?
    A) Lidder Valley
    B) Pampore Valley
    C) Sindh Valley
    D) Betaab Valley
    Answer: B
  13. Which glacier feeds the Sindh River?
    A) Siachen Glacier
    B) Kolahoi Glacier
    C) Drang-Drung Glacier
    D) Baltoro Glacier
    Answer: B
  14. The Hemis National Park is located in which region?
    A) Kashmir Valley
    B) Jammu
    C) Ladakh
    D) Pir Panjal
    Answer: C
  15. Which lake is shared between India and China?
    A) Wular Lake
    B) Pangong Tso
    C) Mansar Lake
    D) Dal Lake
    Answer: B

Culture and Heritage

  1. What is the traditional embroidery of Kashmir called?
    A) Phulkari
    B) Kasuti
    C) Kashidakari
    D) Chikan
    Answer: C
  2. The Shankaracharya Temple is situated on which hill in Srinagar?
    A) Hari Parbat
    B) Shankaracharya Hill
    C) Zabarwan Range
    D) Tsemo Hill
    Answer: B
  3. Which festival is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits to honor Lord Shiva?
    A) Herath
    B) Navreh
    C) Lohri
    D) Baisakhi
    Answer: A
  4. What is the name of the traditional Kashmiri boat used on Dal Lake?
    A) Dugout
    B) Shikara
    C) Gondola
    D) Canoe
    Answer: B
  5. Which traditional Kashmiri dish is made during weddings and festivals?
    A) Rogan Josh
    B) Wazwan
    C) Dum Aloo
    D) Yakhni
    Answer: B
  6. The famous Martand Sun Temple is located in which district?
    A) Anantnag
    B) Srinagar
    C) Baramulla
    D) Pulwama
    Answer: A
  7. Which dance form is associated with the Dogra culture of Jammu?
    A) Rouf
    B) Kud
    C) Bhangra
    D) Garba
    Answer: B
  8. What is the Kashmiri New Year called?
    A) Navreh
    B) Herath
    C) Baisakhi
    D) Diwali
    Answer: A
  9. Which musical instrument is commonly used in Kashmiri folk music?
    A) Santoor
    B) Tabla
    C) Sitar
    D) Flute
    Answer: A
  10. The Pashmina shawl is made from the wool of which animal?
    A) Sheep
    B) Goat
    C) Yak
    D) Camel
    Answer: B

Wildlife and Environment

  1. What is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir?
    A) Snow Leopard
    B) Hangul (Kashmir Stag)
    C) Markhor
    D) Black Bear
    Answer: B
  2. Which wildlife sanctuary is home to the endangered Hangul?
    A) Dachigam National Park
    B) Kishtwar National Park
    C) Hemis National Park
    D) Overa-Aru Wildlife Sanctuary
    Answer: A
  3. The snow leopard is primarily found in which region of Jammu and Kashmir?
    A) Kashmir Valley
    B) Jammu
    C) Ladakh
    D) Pir Panjal
    Answer: C
  4. Which bird is commonly found in the wetlands of Kashmir?
    A) Siberian Crane
    B) Black-necked Crane
    C) Bar-headed Goose
    D) Flamingo
    Answer: C
  5. The Kishtwar National Park is famous for which animal?
    A) Hangul
    B) Himalayan Brown Bear
    C) Snow Leopard
    D) Markhor
    Answer: B

Economy and Agriculture

  1. Which district is the leading producer of apples in Jammu and Kashmir?
    A) Shopian
    B) Baramulla
    C) Anantnag
    D) Srinagar
    Answer: A
  2. What is the main cash crop of the Pampore region?
    A) Rice
    B) Saffron
    C) Wheat
    D) Almonds
    Answer: B
  3. Which industry is Jammu and Kashmir famous for globally?
    A) Silk
    B) Handicrafts
    C) Steel
    D) Tea
    Answer: B
  4. The Zojila Tunnel, under construction, will connect which two regions?
    A) Srinagar and Leh
    B) Jammu and Srinagar
    C) Leh and Kargil
    D) Srinagar and Kargil
    Answer: A
  5. Which fruit is known as the "King of Fruits" in Jammu and Kashmir?
    A) Apple
    B) Walnut
    C) Cherry
    D) Pear
    Answer: A

Famous Places and Monuments

  1. Which historical fort in Jammu is believed to have been built by Raja Bahulochan?
    A) Hari Parbat Fort
    B) Bahu Fort
    C) Akhnoor Fort
    D) Reasi Fort
    Answer: B
  2. The Vaishno Devi Temple is located in which district?
    A) Reasi
    B) Jammu
    C) Udhampur
    D) Kathua
    Answer: A
  3. Which Mughal garden in Srinagar is known as the "Garden of Morning Breeze"?
    A) Nishat Bagh
    B) Shalimar Bagh
    C) Chashme Shahi
    D) Pari Mahal
    Answer: A
  4. The Leh Palace was built by which ruler?
    A) Sengge Namgyal
    B) Tashi Namgyal
    C) Jamyang Namgyal
    D) Deldan Namgyal
    Answer: A
  5. Which town is known as the "Gateway to Ladakh"?
    A) Kargil
    B) Dras
    C) Sonamarg
    D) Gulmarg
    Answer: C

Current Affairs and Miscellaneous (Up to March 11, 2025)

  1. Who is the current Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir as of March 11, 2025?
    A) Girish Chandra Murmu
    B) Manoj Sinha
    C) Satya Pal Malik
    D) R.K. Mathur
    Answer: B
  2. How many districts are there in Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory?
    A) 18
    B) 20
    C) 22
    D) 24
    Answer: B
  3. Which highway connects Jammu with Srinagar?
    A) NH 1
    B) NH 44
    C) NH 3
    D) NH 48
    Answer: B
  4. The Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield, is located in which region?
    A) Kashmir Valley
    B) Ladakh
    C) Jammu
    D) Pir Panjal
    Answer: B
  5. Which sport is Gulmarg famous for in winters?
    A) Cricket
    B) Skiing
    C) Football
    D) Rafting
    Answer: B
  6. The Raghunath Temple is located in which city?
    A) Srinagar
    B) Jammu
    C) Anantnag
    D) Kathua
    Answer: B
  7. Which district is known as the "Rice Bowl of Kashmir"?
    A) Anantnag
    B) Pulwama
    C) Kulgam
    D) Baramulla
    Answer: A
  8. The Tulip Garden in Srinagar is also known as:
    A) Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden
    B) Nehru Tulip Garden
    C) Shalimar Tulip Garden
    D) Zabarwan Tulip Garden
    Answer: A
  9. Which pass is known as the "Gateway to Kashmir"?
    A) Zoji La
    B) Banihal Pass
    C) Khardung La
    D) Chang La
    Answer: B
  10. The Kargil War between India and Pakistan took place in which year?
    A) 1997
    B) 1998
    C) 1999
    D) 2000
    Answer: C

Additional Questions (61-100)

  1. Which river originates from the Verinag Spring?
    A) Jhelum
    B) Chenab
    C) Indus
    D) Tawi
    Answer: A
  2. The Hemis Monastery is famous for which festival?
    A) Losar
    B) Hemis Tsechu
    C) Ladakh Festival
    D) Sindhu Darshan
    Answer: B
  3. Which district is home to the Mughal Road?
    A) Rajouri
    B) Poonch
    C) Shopian
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D
  4. The traditional copperware of Kashmir is known as:
    A) Samovar
    B) Kangri
    C) Tumbaknari
    D) Rabab
    Answer: A
  5. Which town is famous for its ancient Buddhist rock carvings?
    A) Kargil
    B) Mulbekh
    C) Dras
    D) Leh
    Answer: B
  6. The Betaab Valley is named after which Bollywood movie?
    A) Betaab
    B) Kashmir Ki Kali
    C) Haider
    D) Mission Kashmir
    Answer: A
  7. Which lake is known as the "Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir"?
    A) Dal Lake
    B) Wular Lake
    C) Nigeen Lake
    D) Manasbal Lake
    Answer: A
  8. The Chenani-Nashri Tunnel is located on which highway?
    A) NH 1
    B) NH 44
    C) NH 3
    D) NH 48
    Answer: B
  9. Which district is famous for the production of walnuts?
    A) Kupwara
    B) Baramulla
    C) Anantnag
    D) Pulwama
    Answer: A
  10. The Lidder River flows through which valley?
    A) Lidder Valley
    B) Sindh Valley
    C) Poonch Valley
    D) Chenab Valley
    Answer: A
  11. Which pass is the highest motorable pass in the world?
    A) Zoji La
    B) Khardung La
    C) Chang La
    D) Banihal Pass
    Answer: B
  12. The famous Chhari Mubarak procession is associated with which pilgrimage?
    A) Vaishno Devi
    B) Amarnath Yatra
    C) Kailash Mansarovar
    D) Hemis Monastery
    Answer: B
  13. Which district is known for its ancient temple of Krimchi?
    A) Udhampur
    B) Kathua
    C) Reasi
    D) Jammu
    Answer: A
  14. The traditional firepot used by Kashmiris in winter is called:
    A) Samovar
    B) Kangri
    C) Bukhari
    D) Tandoor
    Answer: B
  15. Which region of Jammu and Kashmir is known as "Little Tibet"?
    A) Kashmir Valley
    B) Jammu
    C) Ladakh
    D) Poonch
    Answer: C
  16. The ancient Awantipora ruins were built by which king?
    A) Avantivarman
    B) Lalitaditya
    C) Harsha
    D) Didda
    Answer: A
  17. Which district is famous for the Surinsar Lake?
    A) Jammu
    B) Samba
    C) Kathua
    D) Udhampur
    Answer: A
  18. The traditional Kashmiri folk theatre is called:
    A) Bhand Pather
    B) Nautanki
    C) Jatra
    D) Yakshagana
    Answer: A
  19. Which river is known as “Vitasta” in ancient texts?
    A) Jhelum
    B) Chenab
    C) Indus
    D) Tawi
    Answer: A
  20. The Gurez Valley is located in which district?
    A) Bandipora
    B) Baramulla
    C) Kupwara
    D) Ganderbal
    Answer: A
  21. Which pass connects Srinagar to Kargil?
    A) Zoji La
    B) Banihal Pass
    C) Khardung La
    D) Chang La
    Answer: A
  22. The famous Hazratbal Shrine is located on the banks of which lake?
    A) Dal Lake
    B) Wular Lake
    C) Nigeen Lake
    D) Manasbal Lake
    Answer: A
  23. Which district is known for the production of Basmati rice?
    A) Kathua
    B) Jammu
    C) Samba
    D) All of the above
    Answer: D
  24. The Sheshnag Lake is associated with which pilgrimage?
    A) Vaishno Devi
    B) Amarnath Yatra
    C) Kailash Mansarovar
    D) Hemis Monastery
    Answer: B
  25. Which town is known as the "Switzerland of India"?
    A) Gulmarg
    B) Pahalgam
    C) Sonamarg
    D) Yusmarg
    Answer: A
  26. The ancient city of Parihaspora was founded by which ruler?
    A) Lalitaditya Muktapida
    B) Avantivarman
    C) Harsha
    D) Didda
    Answer: A
  27. Which river forms the border between Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab?
    A) Ravi
    B) Chenab
    C) Beas
    D) Sutlej
    Answer: A
  28. The traditional Kashmiri paper-mache art is known for its use in:
    A) Jewelry
    B) Decorative items
    C) Clothing
    D) Furniture
    Answer: B
  29. Which district is home to the Rajouri Fort?
    A) Rajouri
    B) Poonch
    C) Reasi
    D) Doda
    Answer: A
  30. The Sindh River is a tributary of which river?
    A) Jhelum
    B) Chenab
    C) Indus
    D) Tawi
    Answer: A
  31. Which festival marks the Tibetan New Year in Ladakh?
    A) Losar
    B) Hemis Tsechu
    C) Ladakh Festival
    D) Sindhu Darshan
    Answer: A
  32. The ancient Sudhmahadev Temple is located in which district?
    A) Udhampur
    B) Kathua
    C) Reasi
    D) Jammu
    Answer: A
  33. Which lake is known for its floating gardens?
    A) Dal Lake
    B) Wular Lake
    C) Nigeen Lake
    D) Manasbal Lake
    Answer: A
  34. The Chenab River originates from which glacier?
    A) Bara Shigri
    B) Siachen
    C) Kolahoi
    D) Drang-Drung
    Answer: A
  35. Which district is famous for the Doda Bhaderwah festival?
    A) Doda
    B) Kishtwar
    C) Ramban
    D) Udhampur
    Answer: A
  36. The traditional Kashmiri wooden architecture is known as:
    A) Kathkuni
    B) Dhajji Dewari
    C) Taq System
    D) Both B and C
    Answer: C
  37. Which pass connects the Chenab Valley with the Kashmir Valley?
    A) Sinthan Pass
    B) Zoji La
    C) Banihal Pass
    D) Khardung La
    Answer: A
  38. The famous Spituk Monastery is located near which town?
    A) Leh
    B) Kargil
    C) Dras
    D) Nubra
    Answer: A
  39. Which district is known for its ancient Pandava caves?
    A) Kathua
    B) Samba
    C) Jammu
    D) Udhampur
    Answer: A
  40. The traditional Kashmiri tea is called:
    A) Noon Chai
    B) Kahwa
    C) Both A and B
    D) Green Tea
    Answer: C

Notes:

  • This sample paper is designed to reflect the JKSSB SI exam's focus on Jammu and Kashmir-specific topics, including history, geography, culture, polity, economy, and notable landmarks.


Location: Jammu and Kashmir

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