Tourist Places of Jammu & Kashmir MCQs
1. Which of the following tourist places is known as Mini-Kashmir?
Bhaderwah is a town in the Doda district of Jammu Division, often referred to as Mini-Kashmir due to its scenic beauty.
2. Gurdwara Sunder Singh is located in?
Gurdwara Sunder Singh is a prominent religious site located in the heart of Jammu city near the Raghunath Temple.
3. The oldest and biggest Masjid of Jammu district is?
Jamia Masjid in Jammu city is considered the oldest and largest mosque in the Jammu district.
4. The winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir is?
Jammu serves as the winter capital of the Union Territory, while Srinagar is the summer capital.
5. Akhnoor fort is located in which district?
Akhnoor Fort is situated on the right bank of the Chenab River in the Jammu district.
6. Mubarak Mandi Palace Complex was built by?
While founded by Raja Dhruv Dev, it was developed over 150 years by successive rulers. The specific answer in the key points to 'None' as it was not built by a single ruler listed as the sole architect in the options context.
7. Amar Mahal Palace is located on the bank of which river?
The Amar Mahal Palace, built of red sandstone, overlooks the Tawi river in Jammu.
8. Bave Wali Mata temple is located in?
The famous temple of Goddess Kali, locally known as Bave Wali Mata, is situated inside the Bahu Fort.
9. The height of Patnitop hill resort is about?
Patnitop is situated at an altitude of approximately 2024 meters (6640 feet).
10. Which fort has Sharika temple?
The Sharika Devi Temple is situated on the western slope of the Hari Parbat in Srinagar.
11. Amarnath cave is dedicated to which deity?
The Amarnath Cave is one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Shiva.
12. The second largest Mughal garden of Kashmir is?
Nishat Bagh is the second largest Mughal garden in the Kashmir Valley after Shalimar Bagh.
13. Charari Sharif shrine is located in?
The Shrine of Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Noorani (Wali) is located in Charari Sharif, Budgam district.
14. Martand temple is dedicated to?
The Martand Sun Temple was an 8th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Surya (the Sun God).
15. Which place is known as Kashmiri Venice?
Srinagar is often called the "Venice of the East" due to its lakes, wetlands, and houseboats.
16. Which lake is popularly known as the "Jewel in the crown of Kashmir"?
Dal Lake in Srinagar is the most famous lake in J&K, known for its houseboats and Shikaras.
17. Gulmarg was originally known as "Gaurimarg", named after which deity?
"Gaurimarg" implies the path of Gauri (Goddess Parvati). It was renamed Gulmarg (Meadow of Flowers) by Sultan Yusuf Shah Chak.
18. The holy shrine of Vaishno Devi is located in which mountain range?
The shrine is located in the Trikuta Mountains near Katra in the Reasi district.
19. Which tourist destination literally translates to "Meadow of Gold"?
Sonamarg, located in the Ganderbal district, translates to "Meadow of Gold".
20. Which is the largest freshwater lake in India located in J&K?
Wular Lake in Bandipora district is the largest freshwater lake in India.
21. The Shankaracharya Temple in Srinagar is dedicated to?
Situated on the Shankaracharya Hill, this ancient temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
22. Which place is known for the "Mela Kheer Bhawani" festival?
The Kheer Bhawani temple is located in Tulmulla, Ganderbal, and is famous for its annual festival.
23. "Aharbal Waterfall" is located on which river?
Aharbal Waterfall, often called the Niagara of Kashmir, is on the Veshu River in Kulgam district.
24. Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar is famous for housing?
It houses a relic believed to be a hair of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
25. "Dudhpathri" is a tourist destination located in which district?
Dudhpathri, meaning "Valley of Milk", is a beautiful meadow in the Budgam district.
26. Which wildlife sanctuary is located just outside Srinagar and is home to the Hangul?
Dachigam is famous for the endangered Hangul (Kashmir Stag).
27. The famous "Betaab Valley" is located near?
Betaab Valley is situated just 15 km from Pahalgam and was renamed after the Bollywood movie 'Betaab'.
28. Raghunath Temple in Jammu is one of the largest temple complexes in North India dedicated to?
The complex consists of seven shrines, with the main shrine dedicated to Lord Rama.
29. Which pass connects the Kashmir Valley with the Jammu region?
The Banihal Pass (and the Jawahar Tunnel) connects Jammu with the Kashmir Valley across the Pir Panjal range.
30. Pari Mahal in Srinagar was originally built to serve as?
Built by Dara Shikoh, Pari Mahal was used as a library and an observatory for teaching astrology and astronomy.
31. Mansar and Surinsar lakes are famous tourist spots in which division?
Mansar and Surinsar are twin lakes located in the Jammu region.
32. Which shrine in Rajouri is known for communal harmony?
Shahdara Sharif is the shrine of Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah in Rajouri, visited by people of all faiths.
33. Shiv Khori, a famous cave shrine, is located in which district?
Shiv Khori is a famous cave shrine of Lord Shiva situated in the Reasi district.
34. Kokernag is famous for its?
Kokernag is renowned for its fresh water springs (Papashudan Nad) and beautiful gardens.
35. Purmandal, known as "Chota Kashi", is located in?
Purmandal is a village in Samba district, known for its ancient Shiva temples.
36. India's only Floating Post Office is located on which lake?
Srinagar houses India's only floating post office on a houseboat in Dal Lake.
37. Verinag Spring is considered the source of which major river?
The Verinag spring in Anantnag district is the traditional source of the river Jhelum.
38. Sinthan Top is a high mountain pass connecting Anantnag to?
Sinthan Top is a popular tourist spot that connects the Breng Valley of Anantnag to Kishtwar.
39. Which valley is known for the Habba Khatoon Peak?
The pyramid-shaped Habba Khatoon peak is the star attraction of the Gurez Valley in Bandipora.
40. Which ski resort has one of the world's highest cable cars (Gondola)?
The Gulmarg Gondola is one of the highest and longest cable cars in the world.