Solution:
Being a wise ruler, Pratap Singh took many reformative measures. He established High Schools for boys and girls at every district headquarters. A college was setup each at Jammu and Srinagar.
1032. Which was the first dynasty to establish its independent rule in Ladakh?
Solution:
The first dynasty to be established in the region of Ladakh was Lha-Chen dynasty. Before the formation of this dynasty, Ladakh was divided into small principalities. They had their own rulers who were known as Gyapachos.
1033. Which park was created after Kargil War and located close to LoC?
Solution:
Kazinag National Park was created after the Kargil War and based on the increasing pressure to protect the endangered and rare Markhor Wild Goat. It is located close to Line of Control in Baramulla district.
1034. Puga valley in Ladakh region is a potential source for which of the following?
Solution:
Geothermal Energy is an eco-friendly energy resource. The Geological Survey of India has done a preliminary survey in Puga valley in Ladakh and estimated that there could be around 40 MW (Megawatts) of geothermal energy present here.
1035. The Zoji La pass can be visited on which road?
Solution:
Leh - Srinagar Highway connects Leh and Kargil in Ladakh to Srinagar, Baramulla and Uri and has a total length of 574 km. There are two passes on this highway i.e Fotu La at 4108 m and Zoji La at 3528 m.
1036. First printing press in Kashmir was started for commercial sector in 1924 by
Solution:
Print media consists of newspapers and magazines. First Printing Press in the commercial sector was started in 1924 by Late Shri Mulk Raj Saraf in Jammu.
