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Q1 · UT Formation 2019
On which date did Ladakh officially become a Union Territory separate from Jammu and Kashmir?
- A. 5th August 2019
- B. 31st October 2019
- C. 26th January 2020
- D. 15th August 2019
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory from the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state on 31st October 2019, following the abrogation of Article 370. This date was chosen to coincide with the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
Q2 · LAHDC and Hill Councils
The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) in Kargil was established in which year?
- A. 1995
- B. 2000
- C. 2003
- D. 2010
Answer and solution
Answer: C
The LAHDC Kargil was established in 2003, while LAHDC Leh was established earlier in 1995 on the pattern of Darjeeling Hill Development Council.
Q3 · Namgyal Dynasty
Which ruler of the Namgyal dynasty is credited with re-establishing the famous Hemis Monastery in the 17th century?
- A. Tashi Namgyal
- B. Sengge Namgyal
- C. Deldan Namgyal
- D. Nyima Namgyal
Answer and solution
Answer: B
King Sengge Namgyal, one of the most powerful rulers of Ladakh, re-established the Hemis Monastery in 1672. He was a patron of the Drukpa lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.
Q4 · Buddhism in Ladakh
The annual Hemis Festival celebrated at Hemis Monastery honors which Buddhist figure?
- A. Gautama Buddha
- B. Guru Padmasambhava
- C. Nagarjuna
- D. Milarepa
Answer and solution
Answer: B
The Hemis Festival commemorates the birth anniversary of Guru Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche), who is revered as the founder of Tibetan Buddhism. The festival is held annually in June or July.
Q5 · 6th Schedule and Tribal Areas
Which of the following statements regarding demands from Ladakh after its formation as a Union Territory is/are correct? 1. There is a demand for inclusion of Ladakh under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution 2. Both Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance have been in negotiations with the Union Home Ministry 3. There is a demand for statehood for Ladakh Select the correct answer:
- A. 1 and 2 only
- B. 2 and 3 only
- C. 1 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Answer and solution
Answer: D
All three statements are correct. Since the formation of Ladakh as a UT, there have been demands for 6th Schedule protection, statehood, and both Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance have been negotiating with the Union Home Ministry on these issues.
Q6 · Numerical Aptitude
A trader buys an article for ₹4,500 and sells it at a profit of 12%. What is the selling price of the article?
- A. ₹5,040
- B. ₹5,400
- C. ₹4,860
- D. ₹5,100
Answer and solution
Answer: A
Selling Price = Cost Price + Profit = ₹4,500 + (12% of ₹4,500) = ₹4,500 + ₹540 = ₹5,040.
Q7 · Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'LADAKH' is written as 'NCFCMJ'. How will 'KARGIL' be written in the same code?
- A. MCTIKN
- B. MCTINM
- C. MCTHJM
- D. MCTINK
Answer and solution
Answer: A
In this code, each letter is replaced by the letter that is 2 positions ahead in the alphabet. K→M, A→C, R→T, G→I, I→K, L→N. Therefore, KARGIL becomes MCTIKN.
Q8 · Geography of Ladakh
How many districts did Ladakh expand to after the notification in April 2026?
- A. Three
- B. Five
- C. Seven
- D. Nine
Answer and solution
Answer: C
Ladakh expanded from two districts to seven in April 2026, when Sham, Nubra, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass were notified as new districts along with the existing Leh and Kargil districts.
Q9 · Union Territories
Which of the following statements about the Union Territory of Ladakh is CORRECT?
- A. Ladakh has its own Legislative Assembly
- B. Ladakh is directly governed by the Central Government through a Lieutenant Governor
- C. Ladakh has two members in the Lok Sabha
- D. Ladakh is governed by a Chief Minister appointed by the Governor
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Ladakh was created as a Union Territory without a Legislative Assembly under the J&K Reorganisation Act, 2019. It is directly governed by the Central Government through a Lieutenant Governor. Ladakh has only one Lok Sabha seat.
Q10 · Data Interpretation
Study the following data about tourist arrivals in Ladakh: Year | Domestic Tourists | Foreign Tourists 2022 | 2,40,000 | 18,000 2023 | 3,20,000 | 24,000 2024 | 4,00,000 | 30,000 What is the percentage increase in total tourists from 2022 to 2024?
- A. 55.8%
- B. 66.7%
- C. 72.4%
- D. 58.3%
Answer and solution
Answer: B
Total tourists in 2022 = 2,40,000 + 18,000 = 2,58,000. Total tourists in 2024 = 4,00,000 + 30,000 = 4,30,000. Percentage increase = ((4,30,000 - 2,58,000) / 2,58,000) × 100 = (1,72,000 / 2,58,000) × 100 = 66.67% ≈ 66.7%.
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