Kashmir | MCQs

Explanation

Since the Partition of British India in 1947, the two countries have been involved in a number of wars, conflicts, and military standoffs

The Jammu and Kashmir regions have been disputed since partition, with Pakistan and India both claiming ownership

India–Pakistan relations

Pakistan	India
Diplomatic mission
High Commission of Pakistan, New Delhi	High Commission of India, Islamabad

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Explanation

According to the United Nations, the LOC came into effect in July 1972, after India and Pakistan fought a war that began in 1971.

They signed the Simla Agreement to define what was previously called the “ceasefire line.”

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Explanation

Maharaja Sir Hari Singh was the last ruling Maharaja of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir. 

In 1947 Hari Singh, who had ascended the throne of Kashmir in 1925

Reign: 23 September 1925 — 17 November 1952

Predecessor: Pratap Singh

Born: September 23, 1895, Jammu

Died: April 26, 1961, Mumbai, India

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The first Muslim ruler of Kashmir was Shah Mir

Explanation

Kashmir Solidarity Day or Kashmir Day is a national holiday observed in Pakistan 

Date: February 5

Kashmir Day Event Length: 1 Day

Kashmir Day Related to the Kashmir Conflict

Kashmir Day was Started by: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan in 1990

Kashmir Day was first proposed by Qazi Hussain Ahmad 

In 1991, the then-Prime Minister of Pakistan Nawaz Sharif called for a "Kashmir Solidarity Day Strike"

Explanation

India took the Kashmir issue to the United Nations on January 1, 1948.

This move was made under Article 35 of the UN Charter.

It allows member states to bring situations that could endanger international peace to the Security Council's attention.

Explanation

• At the time of Independence Muslim, the community was in majority in the state of Kashmir
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• British government sold Kashmir for a sum of 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees to Gulab Singh, hereafter bestowed with the title of Maharaja.
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• In the last census of British India in 1941, the total population of Kashmir and Jammu was 3,945,000.
• 1.The total Muslim population was 2,997,000 (75.97%),
• 2 The Hindu population was 808,000 (20.48%),
• 3.The Sikh 55,000 (1.39%)

Explanation

•  1972 was the Simla agreement signed between India and Pakistan
• Shimla Agreement between India and Pakistan was signed on 2 July 1972 in Shimla, India.
• Prime Minister Indira Gandhi from India, and President Z. A. Bhutto from Pakistan.

Explanation

Under the Treaty of Amritsar in March 1846, the British government sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees.

Gulab Singh was subsequently bestowed with the title of Maharaja.

Explanation

India revoked Article 370 of its constitution on 5 August 2019. 

Article 370 grants special status to Kashmir.

Explanation

The Kashmir conflict is a territorial conflict over the Kashmir region, primarily between India and Pakistan, with China playing a third-party role.

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The Instrument of Accession is a legal document executed by Maharaja Hari Singh, ruler of the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, on 26 October 1947.

By executing this document under the provisions of the Indian Independence Act 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh agreed to accede to the Dominion of India.