Question

Which of the following statements is FALSE with reference to Bahu Fort?
1. It was originally constructed by Raja Bahulochan
2. It houses a temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali within its premises
3. It is a historical fort situated on the banks of river Chenab
4. It houses a royal garden called Bagh-e-Bahu

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : It is a historical fort situated on the banks of river Chenab

The correct answer is option 3.

• It is a historical fort situated on the banks of river Chenab is a false statement.

Bahu Fort

• Bahu Fort is located in Jammu and Kashmir.
• It was originally constructed by Raja Bahulochan around 3000 years ago.
• It is a historical fort situated on the banks of the river Tawi.
• The existing fort was more recently improved upon and extended by the Dogra rulers.
• Bahu temple is inside the Bahu Fort and dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali.
• Bahu temple is popularly known as Bave Wali Mata Mandir.
• An extensive terraced garden, known as Bagh-e-Bahu, has been developed around the fort.

Jammu and Kashmir

• Jammu and Kashmir is the largest union territory in India.
• There are twenty districts in Jammu and Kashmir, they are ten districts in Jammu and ten districts in Kashmir.
• Jammu and Kashmir have two capitals - Srinagar (Summer) and Jammu (Winter).
• Jammu and Kashmir is a Unicameral system.
• On 5th August 2019, the Minister of Home Affairs, Mr. Amit Shah has introduced the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 in Rajya Sabha.
• The Bill provides for the reorganization of the state of Jammu and Kashmir into two the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh.
• The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Bill, 2019 was effective on 31st August 2019.
• The famous Wular lake and Dal lake are situated in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Jammu and Kashmir is the first state to declare all election booths are smoking-free.
• Jammu and Kashmir is the largest producer of saffron.
• Official languages - Kashmiri, Dogri, Hindi, Engish, Urdu.
• Lieutenant Governor - Manoj Sinha.
• Major Dance forms - Dumhal, Rauf, Kud.

• Article 370 - Temporary special provisions to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Jammu and Kashmir is known as the "Heaven of Earth" described by Jahangir.
• Jammu and Kashmir is known as the "Garden of India".