Basic General Knowledge GK Questions-Answers of Jammu and Kashmir
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About Jammu and Kashmir
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Jammu and Kashmir J&K is a state in northern India, often denoted by its acronym, J&K. It is located mostly in the Himalayan mountains, and shares borders with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south. The Line of Control separates it from the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in the west and north respectively, and a Line of Actual Control separates it from the Chinese-administered territory of Aksai Chin in the east. The state has special autonomy under Article 370 of the Constitution of India.
Jammu and Kashmir consist of three regions: Jammu, the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital. Jammu and Kashmir is the only state in India with a Muslim-majority population.
- The Kashmir valley is famous for its beautiful mountainous landscape,
- Jammu’s numerous shrines attract tens of thousands of Hindu pilgrims every year while
- Ladakh, is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and Buddhist culture.
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Basic General Knowledge Questions-Answers of Jammu and Kashmir
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| Jammu and Kashmir | |
| Capital | Srinagar (March – October) Jammu (October – March) |
| Formed on | Admitted to India on 26 October 1947 |
| Districts | 22 |
| Language | Urdu, Kashmiri, Hindi. |
| Known as/for |
Heaven of India India’s northern-most state The largest producer of saffron in India Article 370 of the Indian constitution grants special autonomous status to the state of |
| Physical Characteristics |
Lies between six mountain ranges -Zanskar Range Comprises of three regions: – the foothill plains of Jammu Home to several Himalayan glaciers. |
| Natural Vegetation |
Cold desert in the north-east which converts to Himalayan moist temperate through the alpine and sub-alpine vegetation when gradually moving to the south and south-west |
| Major Rivers |
-Indus flowing from Tibetan plateau & Gar Tsangpo to the Arabian Sea & Rann of Kutch -Tawi flowing from Kailash Kund glacier to the Chenab -Ravi flowing from Chamba in Himachal Pradesh to the Indus -Chenab flowing from Bara Lacha pass to the Sutlej |
| Major Regional Festivals |
-Hemis festival – a Buddhist festival of Ladakh -Urs also known as Ziarats – a Kashmiri Muslim festival -Sindhu (Indus) Darshan, Amarnath Yatra |
| Major Art Forms |
Basohli paintings, Kasida embroidery Music: Sufiana Kalam, Hafiz Nagma, Ladishah, Chakri Dance: Kud, Dumhal, Rouf, Bhand Pather |
| Industry | Sericulture (Silk Textile), Carpet Making, Horticulture (Apples, Cherries, Walnuts, etc.), Papier Mache, Manufacturing Sports Goods,Cement Industry. |
| Minerals | Bauxite, lime stone, coal |
| Agriculture | Paddy, wheat, fruit, saffron, cumin, etc. |
| Geographical indications | Kani shawl, Kashmir Pashmina, Kashmir Sozani Craft, Kashmir Papier Mache, Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving, Khatamband, Hand knotted carpet |
| State animal | Kashmir Stag |
| State bird | Black Necked Crane |
| State flower | Sacred Lotus (N. Nucifera) |
| Important historical sites |
Harappan civilization – Manda, Akhnoor Burzahom (a hub of different cultures belonging to Periods I, II, III and IV, Neolithic, Megalithic and other Historical periods) Sun Temple at Kartanda, Caves and Temples of Bumzuva, Chakradhar Ancient Sites, |
| World heritage sites |
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| Ramsar sites | Hokersar Wetland, Surinsar-Mansar Lakes, Tsomoriri, Wular Lake – the largest freshwater lake in India |
| Biodiversity hotspots |
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| Endemic bird areas |
Western Himalaya |
| Bird sanctuaries |
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| National parks |
Dachigam National Park, KishtwarNational Park, City Forest or Salim National Park, Hemis National Park |
| Biosphere Reserve |
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| Wildlife sanctuaries |
Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary, Nandi Wildlife Sanctuary, Overa Wildlife Sanctuary, Ram Nagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary |
| Tiger reserve | — |
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