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Economy Of Jammu And Kashmir MCQs
High-yield multiple choice questions asked in previous years (UPSC, SSC CGL, JKSSB, RRB & State PSCs).
High-Yield Concept Capsule & Key Facts
📌 Core macroeconomic syllabus in JKSSB Finance Accounts Assistant (FAA), VLW, Sub-Inspector, and JKPSC.
Horticulture & Agricultural Backbone of J&K
- • Apple Industry: J&K produces over 70% of India's total apple output. Key commercial varieties: Delicious, American Apirouge, Kulu Delicious, and Maharaji.
- • Saffron Economy (Zafran): Concentrated in the Karewa plateaus of Pampore (Pulwama district), Kishtwar, and Budgam. Kashmiri saffron received Geographical Indication (GI) tag in 2020.
- • Walnut & Almond Production: J&K accounts for over 90% of India's total walnut production, major export earner from Kupwara, Shopian, and Anantnag.
- • Silk Industry (Sericulture): Historic Government Silk Factory in Rajbagh (Srinagar) established in 1897; J&K produces premium bivoltine mulberry silk.
Handicrafts, Hydroelectric Potential & Industrial Estates
- • Handicrafts GI Tags: Pashmina shawls, Kani Shawl, Sozni embroidery, Paper Mâché, Walnut wood carving, Khatamband ceiling woodwork, and Hand-knotted carpets.
- • Kani Shawl: Made in Kanihama (Budgam); uses wooden needles called 'Tujis' with coded script called 'Talim'.
- • Hydropower Potential: Estimated potential of ~20,000 MW; major operational projects include Uri-I & II (Jhelum), Dulhasti, Salal, Baglihar, and Pakal Dul (Chenab basin).
- • Industrial Policy 2021-30: New Central Sector Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 28,400 Crore to boost manufacturing and service investments across J&K.
| Economic Sector / Commodity | Share / Output | Primary District Hubs | Special Status / GI Recognition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Cultivation | >70% of National Production | Shopian, Baramulla, Sopore ('Apple Town') | High Density Plantation Scheme |
| Saffron (Crocus sativus) | >90% of National Production | Pampore (Pulwama), Kishtwar | GI Tagged (2020), IIKSTC Lab at Dusoo |
| Walnuts (Akhrot) | >90% of National Output | Kupwara, Shopian, Poonch | Major foreign exchange agro-export |
| Pashmina & Kani Shawls | Global Luxury Craft | Srinagar, Kanihama (Budgam) | GI Tagged; Hand-spun Ladakh Cashmere |
| Hydroelectric Power | ~20,000 MW estimated potential | Chenab Valley (Ramban, Kishtwar, Reasi) | NHPC / JKSPDC Joint Ventures |
Showing 15 Practice Questions
Q1JKSSB FAA 2022Easy
Jammu & Kashmir accounts for approximately what percentage of the total apple production in India?
Q2JKSSB VLW 2023Medium
In which year was Kashmiri Saffron officially awarded the Geographical Indication (GI) tag by the Government of India?
Q3JKSSB Junior Assistant 2021Medium
Which district of Jammu & Kashmir is predominantly famous for producing the world-renowned Kani Shawls woven with wooden needles (Tujis)?
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Q4JKSSB Patwari 2024Medium
The India International Kashmir Saffron Trading Centre (IIKSTC), established to boost saffron e-auction and quality certification, is located at:
Q5JKSSB Sub-Inspector 2022Easy
Baglihar Hydroelectric Power Project (900 MW) is constructed across which river in Jammu & Kashmir?
Q6JKPSC KAS Prelims 2022Hard
What is the total financial outlay of the New Central Sector Scheme for Industrial Development of Jammu & Kashmir (2021-2037)?
Q7JKSSB Assistant CompilerMedium
Which market in Baramulla district is recognized as Asia's second largest fruit mandi (wholesale fruit market)?
Q8JKSSB FAA 2021Easy
The unique lacustrine tableland geological soil formations in Kashmir that are exceptionally suited for saffron cultivation and almond orchards are known as:
Q9JKSSB Junior AssistantMedium
The Salal Hydroelectric Project, one of the earliest major run-of-the-river projects executed by NHPC in J&K, is located in which district?
Q10JKSSB VLW 2023Medium
What is the raw fleece fiber called from which traditional Kashmiri Pashmina shawls are handspun?
Q11JKSSB Sub-InspectorEasy
Which historic craft of Kashmir, involving molded paper pulp coated with adhesive and painted with intricate floral motifs, holds an official GI tag?
Q12JKSSB FAA 2022Easy
The Uri-I (480 MW) and Uri-II (240 MW) hydroelectric power generation stations are installed on which river?
Q13Current Affairs & J&K Economy 2023Easy
Which mineral resource, crucial for global green mobility and battery storage, was discovered in huge reserves (estimated 5.9 million tonnes) in Salal-Haimana in Reasi district in 2023?
Q14JKSSB Forest GuardMedium
Khatamband, an exquisite Kashmiri woodcraft technique where wooden pieces are fitted together into geometric ceilings without using nails, is made primarily from:
Q15JKSSB Banking AssociateEasy
Which public sector banking institution serves as the premier financial and commercial lending anchor in Jammu & Kashmir?
Frequently Asked Questions (Economy Of Jammu And Kashmir)
Q: Which town in Jammu & Kashmir is globally known as the 'Saffron Town of Kashmir'?
Pampore, situated in Pulwama district on the Karewa highlands along the Jhelum River, is internationally celebrated as the 'Saffron Town' due to its optimal climate and lacustrine soil for Crocus sativus cultivation.
Q: When did Kashmiri Saffron receive its Geographical Indication (GI) registration?
Kashmiri Saffron was granted the official Geographical Indication (GI) certification in July 2020 by the Geographical Indications Registry to prevent adulteration and safeguard authentic domestic farmers.
Q: Which river basin in Jammu & Kashmir holds the highest untapped hydroelectric power potential?
The Chenab River basin holds the largest hydroelectric potential in the UT, hosting massive cascade projects including Salal, Baglihar, Dulhasti, Ratle, Pakal Dul, and Kiru.
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