Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh

21. Which important monument was built by Tsepal Namgyal?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Tsetan Namgyal was succeeded by his brother Tsepal Namgyal. He ruled from 1802 – 1837 and then from 1839 – 1840. He was a wise administrator like his brother and spent his early years in Hemis monastery. He built the beautiful Stok Palace which remains the present residence of the royal family of Ladakh.
22. Cho and Lonpo were the titles given to …………… in Ladakh.
a. Kings
b. Princess
c. Chiefs
d. Queens

Option “C” is correct.
The General Council performed legislative and administrative functions. The ministers of this council were selected from the traditional chiefs. The chiefs were called ‘Cho’ and ‘Lanpo’.
23. Which of these is an ancient village that contains pre-historic settlements in Ladakh?
a. Sumur
b. Khyagar
c. Chomolung
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Sumur is an ancient village in Nubra valley along the Siachen river. A ruined settlement consisting of animal enclosures and windowless small rooms were discovered there. Rock Art of Bodhisattva image inscribed on the ruins were also found. Buddhist carvings were also found in Khyagar, another small village in the valley. Chomolung on left bank of Siachen river is an area where rock inscriptions and ruined fortress were found.
24. Ancient funeral sites containing rectangular graves are discovered where in Ladakh?
a.
b. Sumur
c. Chomolung
d.

Option “A” is correct.
Ancient funeral sites consisting majorly of rectangular graves and circular tombs were found in Deskit Tingang.
25. Which ruler of Namgyal dynasty shifted the capital of Ladakh from Shey to Leh?
a. Tashi
b. Tsewang
c. Deleg
d. Deldan

Option “A” is correct.
Bhagan’s next influential descendant was Tashi Namgyal who built the royal palace at Leh. He shifted his capital from Shey to Leh.
26. Monumental ancient Buddhist carvings are discovered where in Ladakh?
a. Leh
b. Digar
c. Khardungla
d. Waral

Option “B” is correct.
Monumental ancient Buddhist carvings were discovered at Digar.
27. Ladakh was part of which dynasty in 78 AD?
a. Maurya
b. Pandava
c. Kushan
d. Hun

Option “C” is correct.
Ladakh became a part of Kushan dynasty under King Kanishka from 78 – 101 AD.
28. Which place was known for the export of Pashmina along the historic Silk Route?
a. Xinjiang
b. Kashmir
c. Ladakh
d. Tibet

Option “D” is correct.
Silk textiles and horses from Xinjiang and Pashmina (Shahtoosh) was exported from Tibet via Ladakh. The place was also popular as a major exporter of grains.
29. Who built the Likir monastery?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “B” is correct.
Lha-Chen Rgyalpo ruled between 1050 – 1080 AD. He built the Likir Monastery near Saspol and encouraged people to study Buddhism.
30. Which river valley in Ladakh was chosen by archaeologists for surveys?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
The history of Ladakh can be traced back to the Neolithic era with the help of artefacts found in the Nubra Valley region. A detailed, well written history of Ladakh is available from 8th – 9th century as Ladakh was mostly a part of other political empires before 8th century.
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