Jammu and Kashmir PSC 2021 – Expected Questions Set 2 – Free PDF Download

Q.) The proposed Chattergala tunnel in Jammu & Kashmir will connect district Kathua with which of the following districts?

1. Poonch
2. Udampur
3. Rajouri
4. Doda

Q.) 850 MW Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project will be built on which river in Jammu and Kashmir?

1. Jhelum
2. Lidder
3. Chenab
4. Tawi

1. Ratle Hydro Electric (HE) Project is a run-of-the-river project on river Chenab in Kishtwar district and lies in between the Dul Hasti HEP on its upstream and the Baglihar HEP on its downstream.
2. Dul Hasti is a 390 MW run-of-the-river type hydroelectric power plant in Kishtwar district built by NHPC on the Chenab River.
3.  Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project, is a run-of-the-river power project on the Chenab River in the Ramban district. It has 2 units of 450 MW each.
4. The Pakal Dul Hydro Electric Project (1,000 MW) is proposed on the Marusudar river, a tributary of the Chenab river, in Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir.
5. The Lower Kalnai project (48 MW) is proposed in Kishtwar and Doda districts. It will be setup on Lower Kalnai Nalla, tributary to river Chenab (Chander Bagha)
6. The Ujh multipurpose project in Kathua district has been envisaged to utilise water from Ujh, a tributary of Ravi.
7. The 480 MW Uri-II Hydroelectric Plant is the second run-of-the-river power project on the Jhelum River in the Uri area of Baramullah District, Jammu and Kashmir.
8. The Kishanganga Hydroelectric Project is a run-of-the-river hydroelectric scheme which
9. diverts water from the Kishanganga River (also called the Neelum River) to a power plant in the Jhelum River basin.
10. It is located 5 km north of Bandipore in Jammu and Kashmir and has an installed capacity of 330 MW.
11. Salal Hydroelectric Power Station, is a run-of-the-river hydropower project on the Chenab River in the Reasi district of the Jammu and Kashmir.
12. Kiru hydroelectric power project is a run-of-the-river scheme being developed over the Chenab River in the Kishtwar district

Q.) The Indian Army has laid the foundation stone of 100 feet tall ‘Iconic National Flag’ at which place in Jammu & Kashmir?

1. Jammu
2. Gulmarg
3. Baramulla
4. Doda

Q.) Jammu & Kashmir has joined hands with the Space Agency of which country for collaborative projects on Impact Based Flood Forecasting?

1. Russia
2. France
3. Israel
4. United Kingdom

Q.) NAFED (National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India) will develop an Integrated Solid Waste Management Project of 350 MT capacity at Kot Bhalwal in which district?

1. Kathua
2. Udhampur
3. Doda
4. Jammu

Q.) Kancho or GauriTritiya festival is celebrated with enthusiasm across which valley every year in Jammu and Kashmir?

1. Chenab valley
2. Poonch Valley
3. Dha Hanu Valley
4. Betaab Valley

Famous Handicrafts of Jammu and Kashmir

•  Pashmina Shawl – derived from the fleece of the Himalayan mountain goat (the pashmina goat)
• Shahtoosh Shawl – These are prepared from the fur in the undercoat of Chiru goats (Tibetan Antelope)
• Sozani embroidery – This typical embroidery from Kashmir, better known as Kashmir Sozani craft, which is also believed to have Persian roots, can be found on various fabrics and apparels.

Famous Handicrafts of Jammu and Kashmir

•  Panjrakari is the making of doors and windows, ventilators by filling them with a netted lattice work. Small wooden pieces are arranged in geometric forms to display their edges.
• Khatamband – A ceiling made of wood work in a geometric pattern
• Famous Handicrafts of Jammu and Kashmir
• Zalakdozi embroidery is a style of embroidery from the Jammu and Kashmir region in the northwest of the Indian subcontinent. It is made using a chain stitch to create long and flowing designs, whereby the motifs are filled with concentric rings.

Q.) Government has announced a new Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu and Kashmir with a total outlay of how much amount?

1. Rs 20,100 crore
2. Rs 15,200 crore
3. Rs 28,400 crore
4. Rs 17,600 crore

Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir. The scheme is approved with a total outlay of Rs. 28,400 crore up to the year 2037.

• The following incentives would be available under the scheme:
• Capital Investment Incentive at the rate of 30% in Zone A and 50% in Zone B on investment made in Plant & Machinery (in manufacturing) or construction of building and other durable physical assets (in service sector) is available. Units with an investment upto Rs. 50 crore will be eligible to avail this incentive. Maximum limit of incentive is Rs 5 crore and Rs 7.5 crore in Zone A & Zone B respectively
• Capital Interest subvention: At the annual rate of 6% for maximum 7 years on loan amount up to Rs. 500 crore for investment in plant and machinery (in manufacturing) or construction of building and all other durable physical assets(in service sector).
• GST Linked Incentive: 300% of the eligible value of actual investment made in plant and machinery (in manufacturing) or construction in building and all other durable physical assets(in service sector) for 10 years. The amount of incentive in a financial year will not exceed one-tenth of the total eligible amount of incentive.
• Working Capital Interest Incentive: All existing units at the annual rate of 5% for maximum 5 years. Maximum limit of incentive is Rs 1 crore.

Q.) Jammu and Kashmir launched which payments app of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to give salaries and pensions to the government employees?

1. DBT J&K
2. e-Salary
3. e-Kuber 
4. e-Pension

Q.) Which College of Jammu & Kashmir was recognized with the ‘Award of Merit’ in the 2020 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation?

1. SSM College of Engineering (SSM), Baramula
2. Dogra law college, Jammu
3. National Institute of Technology (NIT), Srinagar
4. Amar Singh college, Srinagar

Q.) Which Srinagar born Wushu coach and the first Dronacharya Awardee from the Jammu and Kashmir was appointed as the Ambassador of Fit India movement.

1. Kuldeep Handoo 
2. Naveen Abrol
3. Manish Sudan
4. Ankit Raina

Q.) Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha launched which online portal for Jammu & Kashmir Administrative Service Officers (JKAS)?

1. CROW
2. SPARROW
3. SAMVEDNA
4. SANKALP

AICTE SAKSHAM Scholarship Scheme

•  The scheme is aimed at providing encouragement and support to Specially-abled students pursuing Technical Education at Degree or Diploma Level with annual family income less than Rs 8.00 lakhs.
• In this scheme all Specially-abled students with 40% disability of Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh taking admission in AICTE approved institutions will be given scholarships by AICTE.
• Pragati and Saksham Scholarship Schemes amount Rs.50,000 per annum

AICTE PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme

• The scheme is aimed at providing encouragement and support to girl students pursuing Technical Education at Degree or Diploma Level with annual family income less than Rs 8.00 lakhs.
•  In this scheme all eligible girl students of Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh in the AICTE approved institutions will be given scholarships by AICTE.
• Pragati and Saksham Scholarship Schemes amount Rs.50,000 per annum

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