JKPSC KAS · Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh — History, Culture and Administration
History of Jammu & Kashmir
Ancient to contemporary history of J&K.
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Consider the following statements about the Dogra Dynasty: 1. Gulab Singh became the first Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir under the Treaty of Amritsar, 1846. 2. Pratap Singh introduced several administrative reforms including the establishment of the Jammu and Kashmir State Council. 3. Hari Singh was the last ruling Maharaja who signed the Instrument of Accession in 1947. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q2 · Dogra Dynasty · EASY
Who signed the Treaty of Amritsar (1846) with the British East India Company, which led to the creation of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?
Q3 · Instrument of Accession 1947 · MEDIUM
Which ruler of Jammu and Kashmir signed the Instrument of Accession with the Dominion of India in October 1947?
Q4 · Instrument of Accession 1947 · HARD
The Instrument of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh on 26th October 1947 surrendered which of the following subjects to the Indian Union? 1. Defence 2. External Affairs 3. Communications 4. Land Revenue 5. Finance (ancillary to the above)
Q5 · Dogra Dynasty · EASY
The Treaty of Amritsar (1846) under which the British sold the territory of Kashmir was signed with: