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Industries of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh

 Industries of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh

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Exercise

1. Answer the following questions.

i. Kashmir is known for its handicrafts. Discuss?
Answer;- Kashmiri handicrafts include Qaleens, Paper Machie, Embroidery, Metal Ware, Wicker Work, Leather and Wood Carving. The indusrty flourished during the reign of Sultan Zain- Ul- Abdin. Namdas are made of wool of inferior quality and old woollen blankets are used for making Gabbas. The art namdas making has come from Yarkand. Namdas and Gabbas are embroidered with thread which gives them colour, beauty and strength. This industry is concentrated in Anantnag, Rainawari in Srinagar and Baramulla districts.
ii. Discuss the mineral based industries of Jammu and Kashmir.
Answer;- The main minerals are limestone, gypsum, bauxite, and clay the main ingredients of cement industry and are mainly available in Baramulla, Anantnag, Reasi and Basohli. Some public sector cement plants have been established such as Wuyan cement factory, PCF Bari Brahmna run by JK Minerals Ltd. A modern industrial centre is fast emerging at Bari Brahamna Jammu.
iii. Write a short note on the agro based indusrty of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh?
Answer;- Jammu and Kashmir is an agrarian economy, and agro based industry is the most important industry. Paddy is produced in large quantities in this region. A modern rice plant has been established at Lethpora Pulwama in 1981. Horticulture is also well established in the valley and a large section of people are directly or indirectly associated with this sector. Fruits such as apples, cherries, apricots etc are exported in large quantities.
iv. Write a short note on the tourism industry of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh?
Answer;- Tourism Industry is being considered as the backbone of the economy for Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. The beautiful valleys, attract people from all over the world. Besides archaeological, cultural, religious places offer the opportunities for trekking, mountaineering, skiing etc. Futhermore the growth of adventure tourism and cable car projects provide large employment opportunities across the regions especially in the hospitality sector.
v. Write a short note on 'Paper Machie'.
Answer;- It is a unique, attractive and exclusive handicraft of Kashmir. Paper and pulp are shaped into a variety of decorative articles and coloured designs are painted on them. The centres of production include Rainawari in Srinagar and Ananatnag Districts.

2. Match the following

Column A Column B
i. Carpets (Qaleens) i. Jammu region
ii. Kangri making ii. Shahtoosh, Ring Shawl, Kanijama
iii. Paper Machie iii. oldest industry
iv. Pashmina Shawl Industry iv. Unique and exclusive handicraft of Kashmir
v. Basohli Painting v. wicker willow
Answers:
Column A Column B
i. Carpets (Qaleens) i. Oldest Industry
ii. Kangri making ii. Wicker Willow
iii. Paper Machie iii. Unique and exclusive handicraft of Kashmir
iv. Pashmina Shawl Industry iv. Shahtoosh, Ring Shawls, Kanijama
v. Basohli Painting v. Jammu region

3. Fill in the blanks

i. The ancient and medieval rulers patronized the handicrafts and crafts were flourished very well during the reign of ....…...................
ii. Rambagh silk factory was established in ......................
Answers;- 
i. The ancient and medieval rulers patronized the handicrafts and crafts were flourished very well during the reign of Sultan Zain-Ul-Abdin
ii. Rambagh silk factory was established in 1897 by Maharaja Ranbir Singh.

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  1. UnknownApril 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM

    Thanks for providing these answers .. you helped me thnx.

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