Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh

31. Which Buddhist Monk was sent by Dalai Lama to resolve the family disputes of Namgyal dynasty rulers?
a. Lokaksema
b. Padmasambhava
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
After Nyima’s death, anarchy prevailed in Ladakh. His sons Deskyong Namgyal and Tashi Namgyal fought for the throne. Ladakh was divided into two parts. Family fights continued to weaken the Namgyal dynasty. At this time, Dalai Lama sent his emissary, Rigzin Tsewang Norbu to resolve the family issues of Namgyal dynasty.
32. Who established the Lha-Chen dynasty in Ladakh?
a. Nemagon
b.
c.
d. Naglug

Option “A” is correct.
Nemagon established the first independent dynasty i.e. Lha-Chen and became the ruler of the entire Ladakh region in 922 AD.
33. Which powerful Namgyal ruler was nick named as ‘The Lion’?
a. Nyima
b. Deskyong
c. Sengge
d. Tsewang

Option “C” is correct.
Jamyang Namgyal’s son Sengge Namgyal ascended the throne in 1616. He was a powerful ruler who consolidated Ladakh. He was known as the Lion.
34. Which king ruled over Ladakh in 6th Century AD?
a. Kanishka
b. Mihirkula
c.
d. Balban

Option “B” is correct.
After Kanishka, Huns King Mihirkula became the ruler of Kashmir. He also conquered Ladakh and parts of Western Tibet in 600 AD.
35. Which Buddhist Monk assisted Sengge Namgyal in founding the monasteries of Wanla and Hemis?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Sengge Namgyal restored the Gompas and founded the monasteries of Wanla, Hemis and Chemrey, with the assistance of Buddhist Monk Stagsang Raspa.
36. Seeds of which crop has been found at Burzahom?
a. Lentils
b. Wheat
c. Barley
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Seeds of wheat, barley and lentils have been found at Burzahom.
37. Which Mauryan ruler appointed a Buddhist missionary to spread Buddhism in Kashmir?
a.
b. Ashoka
c. Bindusara
d. Samprati

Option “B” is correct.
Kashmir became the part of Mauryan Empire in 3rd Century BC, King Ashoka (304 – 232 BC) introduced Buddhism in Kashmir. To preach Buddhism, he appointed Buddhist missionaries Majjhantika and Urvasa in Kashmir.
38. Who amongst the following was a notable king of the Deva dynasty in Kashmir?
a. Sangramdev
b. Sahdev
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Deva dynasty ruled over Kashmir from 1171 to 1371 AD. Sangramdev and Suhadev were notable kings of this dynasty.
39. Consider the following statements.

1. 67 years of Afghan rule are considered the darkest period in the history of Kashmir.
2. After the dismissal of Ahmad Shah Abdali, his subedars became ruthless and merciless.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Afghan rule was established in the state in 1762 and continued till 1819. The 67 years of Afghan rule is known as the Darkest period in the history of Kashmir. The subedars (Governors) showed cruelty towards their people. People began to be looted by Afghan soldiers, they were not even safe in their houses. After the death of Abdali (1772), Amirs (subedars) were changed rapidly. In 67 years of Afghan rule, 28 subedars were changed.
40.
After the end of Karkota dynasty which dynasty established its rule in Kashmir?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
After the end of Karkota dynasty, Utpala dynasty established its rule in Kashmir.
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