JKSSB Assistant Compiler Exam (Geography Section)
Exam Date: 03/04/2021 (Evening Shift)
1. The climate of Jammu and Kashmir is strongly influenced by __________
A. Altitude
B. Ocean Currents
C. Topography
D. Monsoon Winds
2. Which river is famous for its freezing cold water and the presence of Trout Fish?
A. Jhelum
B. Indus
C. Chenab
D. Kishan Ganga
3. The Government of India along with other 155 nations signed the Convention of Biodiversity at Earth Summit held At Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in June 1992. Which of the following strategies suggested is Not a part of the bio-diversity conservation?
A. Variety of food crops, timber trees, livestock and it's wild varieties have to preserved
B. Prevention of extinction requires proper plan and effective management
C. Efforts should be made to protect the endangered species
D. The percentage of international trade of wild plants and animals has to be further increased
4. The Kaziranga National Park is in:
A. Assam
B. Uttarakhand
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Haryana
5. Planets Mars, Mercury, Venus and Earth are called as __________ planets.
A. Inner
B. Closer
C. Gas Giant
D. Outer
6. Lakes, dams and irrigation system were extensively built during the time of __________
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Asoka
C. Dasharatha
D. Bindusara
7. What are the other sources of water supply in Jammu & Kashmir besides rivers, lakes and glaciers?
A. Ground Water
B. Hills
C. Plateau
D. Mountains
8. Which is India's longest bi-directional road tunnel
A. Atal Tunnel
B. Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
C. Pir Panjal Tunnel
D. Jammu-Udhampur Bypass
9. What is the route taken by National Highway 144 in Jammu?
A. Leh-Debring-Mulden
B. Jammu-Akhnoor-Nowshera –Rajouri-Poonch
C. Batote-Chenani-Sudh-Mahadev-Khelani-Doda-Kishthwar-Sythan-Khanabal
D. Domail-Katra-Reasi-Pouni
10. What is the name of the hydel power project on the Sutlej-Beas river?
A. Hirakud
B. Sardar Sarovar
C. Bhakra-Nangal
D. Tehri
11. Of the following, which is a correct full-form of the CITES Act that ensures the protection of survival of wild animals and plants in international trade.
A. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna
B. The Convention on International Trade of Endemic Species
C. The Conservation on International Trade of Extinct Species.
D. The Conservation on International Trade of Endemic Species.
12. During the summers, mercury sometimes touches __________ degree in parts of Rajasthan and __________ in Pahalgam.
A. 34°C and 19°
B. 43°C and 25°
C. 38°C and 27°
D. 50°C and 20°
13. How many Wildlife Sanctuaries are there in Jammu and Kashmir?
A. 18
B. 03
C. 13
D. 29
14. In what is the "roof top rain water" collected, in Rajasthan?
A. Pends
B. Wells
C. Tankas
D. Dams
15. One of the new highways approved in the Ladakh region in 2018 is __________
A. Kargil-Zanskar in Kargil district
B. Srinagar-Shopian-Qazigund
C. Baltal-Panchtarni-chandanwari-Pahalgan-BatakutMartand-Khanabal
D. Baramulla-Rafiabad-Kupwara-Tanghdar
JKSSB Assistant Compiler Exam (Geography Section) - Answer Key & Explanations
Exam Date: 03/04/2021 (Evening Shift)
1. The climate of Jammu and Kashmir is strongly influenced by __________
- Correct Answer: C. Topography
- Explanation: The topography of Jammu and Kashmir, marked by rugged mountains, deep valleys, and varying altitudes, heavily determines its regional climate patterns. The mountains act as barriers to winds, creating distinct climatic zones ranging from sub-tropical in Jammu to alpine/arctic in the higher reaches.
2. Which river is famous for its freezing cold water and the presence of Trout Fish?
- Correct Answer: D. Kishan Ganga
- Explanation: The Kishan Ganga River (also known as the Neelum River) flows through the Gurez Valley and is highly famous for its crystal clear, freezing cold waters. These pristine alpine conditions make it an ideal and world-renowned habitat for trout fishing.
3. The Government of India along with other 155 nations signed the Convention of Biodiversity at Earth Summit held At Rio De Janeiro, Brazil in June 1992. Which of the following strategies suggested is Not a part of the bio-diversity conservation?
- Correct Answer: D. The percentage of international trade of wild plants and animals has to be further increased
- Explanation: Increasing the international trade of wild plants and animals typically threatens biodiversity via overexploitation and poaching. The core objectives of the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) focus on conservation, sustainable use, and protecting endangered species rather than expanding wildlife commerce.
4. The Kaziranga National Park is in:
- Correct Answer: A. Assam
- Explanation: Kaziranga National Park is located in the state of Assam, India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for hosting two-thirds of the world's great one-horned rhinoceros population.
5. Planets Mars, Mercury, Venus and Earth are called as __________ planets.
- Correct Answer: A. Inner
- Explanation: Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars are classified as the inner planets (or terrestrial planets) because they are closest to the Sun. They are primarily composed of rock and metal, unlike the outer gas giants.
6. Lakes, dams and irrigation system were extensively built during the time of __________
- Correct Answer: A. Chandragupta Maurya
- Explanation: Historical records, including Kautilya's Arthashastra and the Junagadh rock inscription, reveal that water harvesting, dams, and complex irrigation networks (such as the Sudarshana Lake) were extensively engineered during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya to aid agriculture.
7. What are the other sources of water supply in Jammu & Kashmir besides rivers, lakes and glaciers?
- Correct Answer: A. Ground Water
- Explanation: Ground water—accessed through springs (locally known as Nags or Chashmas), tube wells, and traditional wells—serves as a vital alternative source of water supply for drinking and domestic use across Jammu and Kashmir.
8. Which is India's longest bi-directional road tunnel
- Correct Answer: B. Chenani-Nashri Tunnel
- Explanation: The Chenani-Nashri Tunnel (officially known as the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Tunnel) on NH-44 in Jammu & Kashmir is India's longest bi-directional highway tunnel, stretching approximately 9.28 km. (Note: Atal Tunnel is the longest highway tunnel above 10,000 feet, but Chenani-Nashri is longer overall).
9. What is the route taken by National Highway 144 in Jammu?
- Correct Answer: D. Domail-Katra-Reasi-Pouni
- Explanation: National Highway 144 (NH 144) is a spur road of NH-44 that runs entirely within the Jammu region, connecting Domail to Katra, and extending towards Reasi and Pouni.
10. What is the name of the hydel power project on the Sutlej-Beas river?
- Correct Answer: C. Bhakra-Nangal
- Explanation: The Bhakra-Nangal project is a massive multipurpose river valley project engineered on the Sutlej River in Himachal Pradesh and Punjab, catering to water distribution and hydroelectric power generation for surrounding states.
11. Of the following, which is a correct full-form of the CITES Act that ensures the protection of survival of wild animals and plants in international trade.
- Correct Answer: A. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna
- Explanation: CITES stands for the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna. It is an international agreement between governments designed to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival.
12. During the summers, mercury sometimes touches __________ degree in parts of Rajasthan and __________ in Pahalgam.
- Correct Answer: D. 50°C and 20°
- Explanation: This question references standard NCERT climate data text. During peak summer months, extreme temperatures can push towards 50°C in the arid deserts of Rajasthan, while high-altitude hill stations like Pahalgam in Kashmir experience a pleasant max temperature around 20°C.
13. How many Wildlife Sanctuaries are there in Jammu and Kashmir?
- Correct Answer: C. 13
- Explanation: According to official department data from the Department of Wildlife Protection in Jammu & Kashmir, the Union Territory houses 13 established Wildlife Sanctuaries (alongside national parks and conservation reserves).
14. In what is the "roof top rain water" collected, in Rajasthan?
- Correct Answer: C. Tankas
- Explanation: In the semi-arid and arid regions of Rajasthan, traditional underground tanks built inside houses or courtyards for storing harvested rooftop rainwater are called Tankas.
15. One of the new highways approved in the Ladakh region in 2018 is __________
- Correct Answer: A. Kargil-Zanskar in Kargil district
- Explanation: In 2018, the central government approved the declaration of the Kargil-Zanskar road as a New National Highway (NH-301) to boost connectivity, strategic movement, and socio-economic growth in the rugged Ladakh terrain.