District History MCQs (Jammu Division) Please enter your email: 1. Where is the Bahu Fort located? On the left bank of the Chenab River Near Dal Lake On the right bank of the Tawi River On the banks of the Ravi River 2. In which year was Suchet Singh made the Raja of Bandralta and Samba? 1822 1850 1816 1846 3. What was the old name of Reasi? Rajouri Bhimgarh Rasyal Udhampur 4. Which of the following Tehsils is NOT in Kishtwar district? Bhaderwah Chhatroo Marwah Paddar 5. Samba was ultimately brought under the supremacy of Jammu during the period of which ruler? Hari Dev Maharaja Ranbir Singh Suchet Singh Maharaja Gulab Singh 6. Which Rajouri ruler defended the principality against Raja Harsh of Kashmir in 1089 A.D.? Raja Sangram Paul Raja Som Paul Raja Amna Paul Raja Bahu Paul 7. What major infrastructure development is happening to the highway passing through Ramban? New railway line Construction of a tunnel Conversion into four lanes Conversion into six lanes 8. Who established the erstwhile Bhimgarh state, now called Reasi? Raja Suchet Singh Bhim Dev Gulab Singh Ranbir Singh 9. Jammu serves as the winter capital of J&K from which months? December to May October to March September to February November to April 10. Who became the ruler of Poonch in 1798 A.D.? Abdul Qayoom Khan Moti Singh Siraj-ud-din Rooh-ullah-Sangu 11. Which writer mentioned Rajouri in ‘Tarikh Rajgan-E-Rajour’? Kalhana F.E. Pargitor Ibn Battuta Mirza Zafarulla Khan 12. Which of the following is NOT an urban town in Samba District? Kathua Vijaypur Ramgarh Bari Brahmana 13. Who first conquered Doda in 1822 AD? Maharaja Gulab Singh Maharaja Ranbir Singh Siraj-ud-din Aurangzeb 14. Who wrote the book ‘Maharaja Ranbir Singh’? Sukhdev Singh Chadak K.M. Panikkar Jawaharlal Nehru P.N. Bazaz 15. What was Rajouri known as in ancient times? Rampur Rajapuri Raj Avar Raj Vare 16. Who identified the second branch of Aryan emigrants settling in Rajouri and Poonch? Vincent Smith H.A. Rose F.E. Pargitor James Tod 17. What was the population of Kishtwar as per the 2011 Census? 230,696 300,000 250,000 180,500 18. Which Chinese traveler mentioned Rajouri in his travelogue in 632 A.D.? Hiuen Tsang Megasthenes Marco Polo Fa Hien 19. Which kingdom mentioned in Mahabharata is identified with the Rajouri region? Abhisar Gandhara Panchal Desa Kushanas 20. When was Kishtwar carved out from the erstwhile Doda district? 2004-05 1999-2000 2010-11 2007-08 21. What is the district headquarters of Ramban? Udhampur Banihal Doda Ramban 22. Reasi is situated on the bank of which river? Chenab Ravi Tawi Jhelum 23. Which of the following is NOT one of the hamlets established by Jodh Singh’s sons? Taraf Bhajwal Taraf Manjali Taraf Kathua Taraf Tajwal 24. What did the three hamlets later come to be called? Kathai Jammu Kathua Rajouri 25. How did Strabo describe the people of Kathaioi? Scholars and priests Merchants and traders Nomads and hunters Epitome of bravery and courage 26. Why is Samba known as the ‘City of Sheets’? It is a major cotton-growing area It has a large number of textile factories It exports silk sheets worldwide It is famous for traditional Calico Printing on cotton fabrics 27. Which modern district corresponds to the ancient Abhisara empire? Rajouri Kathua Poonch Udhampur 28. Who was the first ruler of Rajouri principality around 1003 A.D.? Raja Prithvi Paul Raja Janki Paul Raja Som Paul Raja Bahu Paul 29. Before 1846, what was Ramban originally known as? Ranbirgarh Rajouri Nashband Kathua 30. Which river is Jammu situated on? Ravi Jhelum Chenab Tawi 31. Who is believed to have founded the city of Jammu? Maharaja Gulab Singh Raja Jamboo Lochan Raja Ranjit Singh Raja Bahu Lochan 32. Which of the following is NOT an urban town in Samba District? Vijaypur Bari Brahmana Ramgarh Kathua 33. Which year was the Bahu Fort reconstructed? 1820 1846 1857 1947 34. Why is Samba known as the ‘City of Sheets’? It exports silk sheets worldwide It has a large number of textile factories It is a major cotton-growing area It is famous for traditional Calico Printing on cotton fabrics 35. How many villages does Samba District comprise as per the latest SRO No. 444? 375 382 400 381 36. What is Kishtwar famously known as? The Valley of Saints Land of Saffron, Sapphire, and Shrines Land of Apples and Almonds The Land of Snow and Rivers 37. What currently exists at the site of the demolished Doda Fort? A military base A temple Govt. Boys Higher Secondary School Doda A shopping complex 38. Who laid the foundation of Dogra Raj in Poonch in 1850 A.D.? Jagat Dev Singh Moti Singh Siraj-ud-din Rooh-ullah-Sangu 39. When was Reasi carved out as a separate district from Udhampur? 26th January 2010 2nd October 2006 1st April 2007 15th August 2005 40. Between which years did Poonch remain part of Khalsa Darbar, Lahore? 1850-1940 A.D. 1798-1819 A.D. 1819-1850 A.D. 1596-1798 A.D. 41. Which Hindu family in Rajouri was involved in administration under Raja Azmat Ullah? Goyal family Pandit family Sharma family Mehta family 42. What were the names of the three hamlets established by Jodh Singh’s sons? Taraf Tajwal, Taraf Manjali, Taraf Bhajwal Taraf Manjali, Taraf Bhajwal, Taraf Kathua Taraf Kathua, Taraf Manjali, Taraf Bhajwal Taraf Manjali, Taraf Bhajwal, Taraf Kathaioi 43. In which year was Samba officially designated as a district? 2006 2004 2012 2010 44. Who was the last Muslim ruler of Rajouri before its annexation in 1846? Raja Raheem Ullah Khan Raja Izzat Ullah Khan Raja Mast Wali Khan Raja Anwar Khan 45. Which rulers controlled Kashmir before it became part of India? Portuguese and French Mughals and Afghans Cholas and Pallavas Rajputs and Marathas 46. Doda was the winter capital of which erstwhile state? Jammu Rajouri Kishtwar Poonch 47. Which military headquarters is located in Udhampur? Western Command Eastern Command Northern Command Southern Command 48. In which century was Reasi a part of the Bhimgarh state? 10th century 12th century 8th century 6th century 49. Which Chinese traveler passed through Poonch in the 6th Century A.D.? Fa-Hien Ibn Battuta Huien Tsang Marco Polo 50. During the Buddhist period, Rajouri was part of which territory? Gandhar Mauryan Gupta Kushan 51. What unusual sight did Raja Jamboo Lochan witness that led to the founding of Jammu? An elephant and a fox sharing a pond A tiger and a goat drinking water together A lion and a deer drinking water together A wolf protecting a rabbit 52. How did G.T. Vigne describe the bridges in Doda? Pillar-less rope and sliding wooden structure bridges Bamboo bridges Metal suspension bridges Stone and wooden bridges 53. Who overthrew Raja Amna Paul and established the Jaral Muslim rule in Rajouri? Raja Amna Paul Noor-Ud-Din Raja Mast Wali Khan Raja Shah-Ud-Din 54. What is the significance of Jammu in terms of population? It is the most populated district of J&K It has the lowest population density It is the smallest district in the UT It has the least number of towns 55. Which fort in Udhampur is a significant heritage site? Bahu Fort Mubarak Mandi Ramnagar Fort Hari Parbat Fort 56. What was unique about the walls of Doda Fort? Decorated with Mughal art Made of solid stone Unbaked bricks, 4 feet wide, 40-50 feet high Covered with iron sheets 57. How did the district Doda derive its name? From Maharaja Gulab Singh From River Chenab From British records From the name Deeda 58. In which year was Samba officially designated as a district? 2004 2012 2010 2006 59. On which river bank is Ramban located? Chenab Ravi Jhelum Tawi 60. Which Rajput clan did Jodh Singh belong to? Dogra Katoch Andotra Jamwal 61. Who declared himself as Raja of Poonch around 850 A.D.? Mr. Nar Rooh-ullah-Sangu Siraj-ud-din Moti Singh 62. Which historians recorded the existence of the ancient Kathaioi empire? Greek historians Persian historians Roman historians Indian historians 63. What happened to the historical Doda Fort in 1952? It was converted into a palace It was demolished by government order It was turned into a museum It was occupied by British forces 64. Which national highway passes through Ramban? NH3 NH44 NH8 NH1 65. Why was the Doda Fort built? To serve as a residence for the Maharaja To store food grains To defend against Bhaderwah Rajas To train soldiers 66. What was the total revenue of Rajouri principality in 1846? Rs. 3.00 lacs Rs. 5.00 lacs Rs. 1.00 lac Rs. 2.50 lacs 67. Who is believed to be the founder of Samba? Raja Gulab Singh Suchet Singh Hari Dev Malh Dev 68. Who became the administrator of Poonch in 1940? Moti Singh Jagat Dev Singh Sardar Abdul Qayoom Khan Rooh-ullah-Sangu 69. Which religions are followed in Kishtwar? Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism Buddhism and Christianity Jainism and Zoroastrianism Only Islam 70. Who was the king of Panchal Desa whose daughter was married to the Pandavas? King Bhoja Raja Harishchandra Chandragupta Maurya Panchal Naresh 71. Who annexed Samba to Jammu & Kashmir in 1846? Raja Suchet Singh Hari Dev Maharaja Ranbir Singh Maharaja Gulab Singh 72. In which year was Suchet Singh made the Raja of Bandralta and Samba? 1822 1850 1846 1816 73. What type of bridge was initially constructed for crossing the Chenab River at Ramban? Suspension bridge Iron bridge Concrete bridge Wooden bridge 74. Who persuaded the utensil maker Deeda to settle in Doda? G.T. Vigne Maharaja Gulab Singh A Raja of Kishtwar British officials 75. Which district lies to the northeast of Jammu? Kathua Udhampur Rajouri Poonch 76. When did Rajouri become a separate district in the state of Jammu and Kashmir? 26th January 1950 15th August 1972 2nd October 1965 1st January 1968 77. Who is believed to have migrated from Hastinapur to Kathua nearly 2000 years ago? Raja Gulab Singh Raja Jambu Lochan Jodh Singh Maharaja Ranjit Singh 78. Who was nominated as Raja of Poonch by Mughal King Jehangir in 1596 A.D.? Rooh-ullah-Sangu Mr. Nar Jagat Dev Singh Siraj-ud-din 79. Who was the first gallantry award recipient of Independent India from Samba? Maharaja Ranbir Singh Brigadier Rajinder Singh, MVC Colonel Baldev Singh General Zorawar Singh 80. Which of the following temples is NOT located in Udhampur? Pingla Devi Vaishno Devi Kiramchi Temples Babore Temples 81. Who built the present temple of Bahu Wali Mata? Raja Bahu Lochan Raja Jamboo Lochan Maharaja Gulab Singh Emperor Akbar 82. Where is the headquarters of Kishtwar district? Chhatroo Atholi Doda Kishtwar 83. During whose invasion of India did Greek historians mention Kathaioi? Chandragupta Maurya Ashoka Alexander Harsha 84. Which national highway passes through Udhampur? NH 48 NH 1 NH 31 NH 44 85. Which temple inside Bahu Fort is considered second in mystical power after Mata Vaishno Devi? Ranbireshwar Temple Bahu Wali Mata Temple Shiv Khori Temple Raghunath Temple 86. Which Maharaja gave Ramban the status of a halting station? Maharaja Gulab Singh Maharaja Pratap Singh Maharaja Ranbir Singh Maharaja Hari Singh 87. Which Mughal-era scholar referred to Rajouri as ‘Raja Vari’ in his book ‘India’? Ibn Battuta Pliny the Elder Ptolemy Albaurni 88. How many forts were there in Jammu province according to Thakur Kahan Singh Balowria? Thirty Seventy One Hundred Fifty 89. Samba was ultimately brought under the supremacy of Jammu during the period of which ruler? Maharaja Gulab Singh Hari Dev Maharaja Ranbir Singh Suchet Singh 90. What was the original name of Jammu? Bahufort Jambupura Jammuvar Jamnapur 91. Which English traveller visited Doda in 1829? G.T. Vigne George Everest Alexander Cunningham Marco Polo 92. What was the significance of Ramban before becoming a district? Military base Trading hub Industrial town Halting station for royal caravans 93. Who was the Chief Minister of Jammu & Kashmir when Kishtwar was made a district? Omar Abdullah Mehbooba Mufti Farooq Abdullah Ghulam Nabi Azad 94. Who annexed Kishtwar into Jammu in 1821 AD? Raja Ranjit Singh Maharaja Pratap Singh Maharaja Gulab Singh Maharaja Hari Singh 95. How many Mandies were established by Raja Suchet Singh in Samba? 18 24 22 20 96. Who was the first gallantry award recipient of Independent India from Samba? Brigadier Rajinder Singh, MVC Maharaja Ranbir Singh General Zorawar Singh Colonel Baldev Singh 97. According to the records of rights, what is the name of the document maintained by the State Revenue Department? Shah Nama Tarikh-e-Kashmir Rajgane Jammu Misli Haqaqit 98. Which ruling groups have ruled over the Doda region? Only Dogras Only British Only Mughals Ranas, Rajas, Manhases, Chibs, and Gakkars 99. How many villages does Samba District comprise as per the latest SRO No. 444? 400 381 375 382 100. At what altitude is habitation found in Kishtwar? 9,500 ft 12,000 ft 7,500 ft 8,000 ft 101. How many Mandies were established by Raja Suchet Singh in Samba? 24 20 22 18 102. What type of landscape does Kishtwar have? Mountainous Plain Coastal Desert 103. During which period was Rajouri considered a great trade center? Gupta period Mughal period Vedic period Mauryan period 104. Which ancient hill state of Punjab included Rajouri within its territory? Abhisar Gandhara Kushan Mauryan 105. Which Mughal ruler’s movements influenced the construction of forts and Sarais in Rajouri? British rulers Rajouri rulers Rajput rulers Mughal rulers 106. Which district is located to the east of Jammu? Udhampur Kathua Ramban Rajouri 107. When did Udhampur become a crucial military base for India? During British rule During the Mughal rule During the Sikh Empire After the partition of India 108. What was Poonch famous for according to Huien Tsang? Metalwork and pottery Graphics, fine tea, and good horses Silk production Spices and gems 109. In which year did Raja Noor-Ud-Din establish the Jaral Muslim rule in Rajouri? 1252 A.D. 1412 A.D. 1194 A.D. 1289 A.D. 110. In which year was Poonch district divided into two parts for administrative convenience? 1947 1967 1850 1819 111. Who is believed to have drained a lake to create Kashmir? Aurangzeb Sage Kashyap Ashoka the Great Maharaja Ranjit Singh 112. In which year did parts of Poonch go under the illegal occupation of Pakistan? 1850 1819 1967 1947 113. Who is believed to be the founder of Samba? Raja Gulab Singh Hari Dev Suchet Singh Malh Dev 114. Which neighboring country shares a border with Jammu district? China Bangladesh Pakistan Nepal 115. Who ruled Rajouri from 1033 A.D. to 1194 A.D.? Mauryans Sultans Pauls Guptas 116. Who annexed Samba to Jammu & Kashmir in 1846? Raja Suchet Singh Hari Dev Maharaja Gulab Singh Maharaja Ranbir Singh 117. Which route did Maharaja Gulab Singh adopt to reach Srinagar? Jammu-Udhampur-Banihal Jammu-Katra Jammu-Pathankot Jammu-Baramulla 118. Which Raja of Rajouri fought against both Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Raja Gulab Singh? Raja Aggar Ullah Khan Raja Taj-Ud-Din Raja Sardar Khan Raja Anayat Ullah Khan 119. Which state shares its boundary with Kishtwar in the southeast? Punjab Ladakh Himachal Pradesh Srinagar 120. Which river was the Kathaioi republic located along? Tawi Ravi Jhelum Chenab Loading … Question 1 of 120