51. Who founded the Utpala dynasty in Kashmir?
a. Avantivarman
b. Yashaskardeva
c. Sangramdeva
d. Didda

Option “A” is correct.
Utpala dynasty was founded by Avantivarman in 855 AD.
52.
Queen Didda who ruled Kashmir from 980-1003 AD belonged to which dynasty?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
Didda became queen of Lohara dynasty in 980 AD after the death of her husband Kshemagupta (950 – 958 AD), to protect the rights of her son Abhimanyu. She was a good administrator with far sighted policies that made her the actual founder of the dynasty. She took strict actions by removing some high officials including her grandson to ensure the smooth working of the dynasty.
53. Mughal army under Qasim Khan, defeated Yaqub Shah Chak’s army at which place?
a. Gilgit
b.
c. Sonmarg
d.

Option “D” is correct.
After Yusuf Shah Chak’s death, his son Yaqub Shah Chak became the ruler of Kashmir. He tried to resist the Mughal army but was defeated by the army, under Qasim Khan at Haripura. After this, the Mughal rule was established in Kashmir in 1586 AD.
54. The first Muslim ruler of Kashmir was-
a.
b.
c.
d. Akbar

Option “A” is correct.
Rinchin who was a Ladakhi prince was an able ruler and to secure his position in Kashmir, he wanted to embrace Hinduism. But spiritual Heads of Hindus refused him to admit him to Hindu religion. After that, Rinchin came in contact with a Sufi Saint Bulbul Shah and impressed by his teachings embraced Islam. He became the first Muslim ruler of Kashmir and changed his name as Sultan Sadruddin.
55. Under which treaty, there was the clause of ‘Sale of Kashmir’?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
This treaty was signed on 16th March 1846, between the East India Company and Raja Gulab Singh of Jammu and is also known as Sale of Kashmir.
56. Assertion (A) Jamyang Namgyal of Namgyal dynasty in Ladakh was nick named as the Lion.
Reason (R) Jamyang faced several Muslim invasions and he resisted those attacks and tried to retain control over Ladakh.
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
Sengge Namgyal was a powerful ruler who consolidated Ladakh. He was known as the Lion.
57. Match the following

List-I List-II
a. Hemis 1. Local Chiefs
b. Gyapachos 2. Monastery
c. Gyalmo 3. Kings
d. Gyalpo 4. Queens
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “D” is correct.
The correct match is :
Hemis – Monastery
Gyapachos – Local Chiefs
Gyalmo – Queens
Gyalpo – Kings
58. Which was the last dynasty to rule Ladakh before it became a part of Indian Union?
a. Namgyal
b. Sikh
c. Afghans
d. Dogra

Option “D” is correct.
Ladakh remained a part of Dogra empire till 1947, when India got its independence. In October 1947, King Hari Singh of Dogra dynasty signed an agreement with the Indian Union. According to the agreement, Jammu and Kashmir along with Ladakh became a part of the Indian Union but allowed to have their separate Constitution and Flag.
59. Which Mauryan ruler sent his missionaries to Ladakh to spread Buddhism?
a. Ashoka
b. Chandragupta
c. Bindusara
d. Samprati

Option “A” is correct.
Emperor Ashoka of Mauryan dynasty extended his influence over Ladakh by sending missionaries to preach Buddhism in around 273 – 236 BC.
60. Consider the following statements.

1. The Treaty of Chushul ended the conflict between Sikhs and Tibetians.
2. The treaty marked a distinction between the borders of Ladakh and Tibet.
Which of the following is correct?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
The Treaty of Chushul ended the conflict between Sikhs and Tibetans. British Captain Canningham went to Ladakh to end the conflict. As per the Treaty, a boundary was established between Ladakh and Tibet, thus clearly demarcating the boundaries of the regions. Ladakh remained under Sikh rule and Tibet became an autonomous body.
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