Major Points about Jammu and Kashmir - Know Your States in PDF for SSC, Bank Exams

If you look at the question papers of exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. you will find a lot of questions related to and its states. Questions based on various states of India form a large part of the General Awareness section of many government and bank exams. In fact, if you are thinking of appearing for state govt. exams, it becomes all the more important for you to know your state. Our latest GK Notes series – ‘Know your States’, will help you learn major facts, global importance, and culture of every state. This particular article will help you learn everything About Jammu and Kashmir in one glance.

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Important Points About Jammu and Kashmir in PDF

The state of Jammu & Kashmir has always been a disputed land since the Independence of India. J&K is the reason of conflict between India, Pakistan and China. Jammu and Kashmir also called as the Venice of East. Since its formation, J&K is a centre of Extremist and Separatists powers. Though, some of the time 1 | P a g e

this state is closed down due to curfew, tourists still flock the place to enjoy the natural beauty and the pleasant climate. This is why it is called the Switzerland of India.

Jammu and Kashmir Capital (March – October) Jammu (October – March) Formed on Admitted to India on 26 October 1947 Districts 22 Language (Official language) Known Heaven of India as/for 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 Jammu and Kashmir. Physical Lies between six mountain ranges Characteristics -Zanskar Range -Karakorum & Kyun Lun Range -Amarnath Range -Tosmaidan Range -Pir Panjal Range -Shivalik Range

Comprises of three regions:

- the foothill plains of Jammu

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- the lakes and blue valleys of Kashmir rising to alpine passes - the high altitude plains & starkly beautiful mountains of Ladakh which lies beyond narrow passes

Home to several Himalayan glaciers. Natural Cold desert in the north-east which converts Vegetation to Himalayan moist temperate through the alpine and sub-alpine vegetation when gradually moving to the south and south-west Major -Indus flowing from Tibetan plateau & Rivers 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 -Hemis festival – a Buddhist festival of Ladakh Regional -Urs also known as Ziarats – a Kashmiri Festivals Muslim festival -Sindhu (Indus) Darshan, Amarnath Yatra Major Basohli paintings, Kasida embroidery Art Forms

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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 Kani shawl, Kashmir Pashmina, indications 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 Harappan civilization - Manda, Akhnoor historical sites 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, Pambaran Ancient Site Remains 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 Endemic Western Himalaya bird areas Bird -- sanctuaries National Dachigam National Park, Kishtwar parks National Park, City Forest or Salim National Park, Hemis National Park Biosphere -- Reserve Wildlife Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary, sanctuaries Nandi Wildlife Sanctuary, Overa Wildlife Sanctuary, Ram Nagar Wildlife Sanctuary, Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary Tiger reserve --

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