Jammu and Kashmir History
JKPSC Assistant Professor (History) · History · 76 practice questions with answers and explanations: 3 Easy, 70 Medium, 3 Hard.
Sample questions
Sample Easy question 1
13 July is observed in J&K as:
- Martyrs' Day (until it was removed from the official list in 2020)
- Republic Day
- Teachers' Day
- Foundation Day
Show answer
Answer: A. It commemorates the 1931 events.
Sample Easy question 2
The Fourth Buddhist Council in Kashmir was held under:
- Kanishka
- Harsha
- Ashoka
- Menander
Show answer
Answer: A. It was presided over by Vasumitra.
Sample Easy question 3
The Karkota dynasty's most famous ruler was:
- Lalitaditya Muktapida
- Avantivarman
- Zain-ul-Abidin
- Sikandar
Show answer
Answer: A. He built the Martand Sun Temple.
Sample Medium question 4
The Indira–Sheikh Accord was signed in:
- 1975
- 1947
- 1964
- 1953
Show answer
Answer: A. Sheikh Abdullah became Chief Minister.
Sample Medium question 5
The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act was passed in:
- 2014
- 2019
- 2005
- 2011
Show answer
Answer: B. It created two Union Territories.
Sample Medium question 6
The ancient name of Kashmir mentioned by Kalhana is:
- Kashyapamar (Kashyapa's land)
- Gandhara
- Sindh
- Kamboja
Show answer
Answer: A. It is linked with the sage Kashyapa.
Sample Hard question 7
The historian who wrote 'Baharistan-i-Shahi' about Kashmir was:
- Jonaraja
- An anonymous Persian author
- Srivara
- Kalhana
Show answer
Answer: B. It is a 17th-century chronicle.
Sample Hard question 8
The Jammu and Kashmir Constitution Act of 1939 introduced:
- A republic
- A representative Praja Sabha with elected members
- A ban on political parties
- Universal suffrage
Show answer
Answer: B. The Maharaja retained wide powers.
Sample Hard question 9
Who wrote 'Nilamata Purana'?
- An anonymous Kashmiri author
- Jonaraja
- Srivara
- Kalhana
Show answer
Answer: A. It describes the early history and traditions of Kashmir.