Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh

61. The first Mosque in Leh was built during the tenure of which king in Ladakh?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Deleg Namgyal adopted the Islamic religion and the first Mosque was built in Leh in 1666 – 67 and it was called Jama Masjid. During that period Aurangzeb ruled Ladakh region.
62. Ladakh came under which dynasty in 1839 onwards?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
After the death of Maharaja Ranjit Singh in 1839, Gulab Singh strongly established the Dogra rule in Jammu in 1842.
63. Ladakh is also called the Land of …………… .
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
The word ‘Ladakh’ is derived from ‘Ladvags’ that means The Land of High Passes.
64. Which among the following literary sources contains detailed history of Ladakh?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
Ladakh chronicles written in 17th century are the most important sources to know about Ladakh’s history from first dynasty of Ladakh to Namgyal dynasty.
65.
Who established the Namgyal dynasty in Ladakh?
a. Tashi
b. Lhawang
c. Jamyang
d. Bhagan

Option “D” is correct.
Namgyal dynasty was founded by Bhagan in 1460 after overthrowing the rule of Blo-Gros-Idan of Lha-Chen dynasty.
66. Which of these ethnic groups of Ladakh settled in the Gya region?
a. Dards
b. Mons
c. Monglos
d.

The Mons settled in Gya region near the Gya river and spread to Rong, Shayok, Sakti Tangtse and Durbuk. They constituted into tribes and elected their leaders. Gya became the first seat of government of the Mons tribes. Mons Chief was known as Gyapacho.
67.
Which valley region is the storehouse of pre-historic sites in Ladakh?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Sumur, Khyagar, Chomolung, Digar and Deskit Tingang all these areas lie in the Nubra valley region in Northern Ladakh. Therefore, it is also called the Storehouse of pre-historic sites in Ladakh.
68.
Who built the historic 9 storeyed Palace at Leh?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
Sengge Namgyal built the historic 9 storeyed Palace at Leh.
69. Ladakh was annexed by which ruler as part of the Treaty of Amritsar?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “A” is correct.
The Britishers signed a Treaty called Treaty of Amritsar in 1846, with Gulab Singh who ruled Jammu until then. In the Treaty, whole of Kashmir, Ladakh, Gilgit, Baltistan were transferred to Gulab Singh. He was made the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh also became a part of his kingdom.
70. Kota Rani of Kashmir was married to which Ladakhi King?
a.
b.
c.
d.

Option “C” is correct.
Kashmir’s ruler Suhadeva of Dev dynasty was very weak. He fled to Kishtwar. His Commander Ramachandra took help from Rin-Chen and Shah Mir (of Swat valley) to set up his rule. Rin Chen eventually became very powerful, he killed Ramachandra, married his daughter Kota Rani and occupied the throne of Kashmir.
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