CHAPTER 22

District Profile
Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir and The districts in Jammu region are as follows
Ladakh mostly lie in the Himalayan mountains. Doda District
The total area of Union Territory of Jammu and
Kashmir is about 42,241 sq km and the total area
lFor a long time, Doda was a part of Kishtwar
of Union Territory of Ladakh is 59,146 sq km. and Bhaderwah principalities.
As per 2011 Census, the total population in State lIn 1931, it was amalgamated with Udhampur
of Jammu and Kashmir is 12,548,926. Now, the district and in 1948, Doda became a separate
State is divided into Union Territory of Jammu district.
and Kashmir and Union Territory of Ladakh. lIt shares its borders with Kathua district of
Union Territories Jammu and Kashmir and Jammu and Kashmir in the South,
Ladakh have 22 districts. These districts are also Udhampur and Rampur districts in the West,
divided into Tehsils, Blocks and Panchayats. Himachal Pradesh in the East and Kishtwar
There are 217 Tehsils, 320 Community and Anantnag districts in the North.
Development Blocks, 86 Towns and about 6,671 lIt is the largest district of Jammu region. The
Villages as per the Census of 2011. district mainly has an agro- based industry,
readymade garments embroidery industry,
leather industry and wooden based furniture
Regions of Jammu and industries.
Kashmir lOf the total population, 53.82% are Muslims,
Jammu and Kashmir is divided into 2 regions for 45.77% are Hindus, 0.12% are Christians
administrative purpose. and 0.10% are Sikhs.
These are lMain languages are Kashmiri (41.59%),
1. Jammu region 2.Kashmir region Bhadrawahi (20.00%), Gojri (7.37%), Hindi
(5.20%), Dogri (3.96%), Pahari (2.43%) and
1. Jammu Region Siraji (13.84%).
Jammu region is a revenue and administrative lThe blankets of Bhaderwah are famous in
division within the Union Territory of Jammu
the UT.
and Kashmir.
Jammu region consists of 10 districts, viz, Doda,
lThe district is known for its rich mineral
Jammu, Kathua, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, deposits. Lead, mica, gypsum, manganese,
Reasi, Ramban, Samba and Udhampur. marble, graphite, copper, etc., are found here.
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l The district is pre-dominantly rural and has l Main languages are Dogri (70.85%) Punjabi
agricultural and pastoral economy. (8.10%), Kashmiri (6.00%), Gojri (3.86%),
Important statistical data about the district is Hindi (5.88%) and Ponchi (0.75%).
given below l It is the most populous district of Jammu and
Total Area – 8,912 sq km Kashmir and have the highest literacy rate in
Total Population – 4,09,936 the Jammu region.
Headquarters – Doda l It is famous for Raghunathji Temple,
Density – 46 persons per sq km
Ranbireshwar Temple, Peer Kho Temple,
Literacy Rate – 64.68%
Sex Ratio – 919 females per 1000 males
Bowey Wali Mata Shrine, Jama Masjid,
Gurudwara Sunder Singh, St Pant’s Church,
l Sub-divisions : 3 (Doda, Bhaderwah, Bhalessa Akhnoor Fort, Mubarak Mandi Palace, Amar
(Gandoh)) Mahal and Bahu Fort.
l Tehsils : 17 (Thathri, Bhaderwah, Doda, l It has many industries like silk textile, woollen
Marmat, Bhagwa, Mahalla Bhalla, Kahara, textile, resins and turpentine, calico printing,
Assar, Bhella, Bharth Bagla, Chiralla, Chilly etc.
Pingal, Gandoh, Gundna, Phagso, Kastigarh,
Important statistical data about the district is
Charrote)
given below
l Blocks : 17 (Assar, Bhaderwah, Bhagwah, Total Area – 2,336 sq km
Doda, Gundna, Marmat, Thathri, Total Population – 15,29,958
Dali-Udayanpur, Kahara, Changa, Chilli Headquarters – Jammu
Pingal, Jakyas, Bhalla, Chiralla, Kastigarh, Density – 653 persons per sq km
Gandoh, Khellani) (Highest)
Total No. of Panchayats : 237 Literacy Rate – 83.45%
Sex Ratio – 880 females per 1000 males
No. of Municipalities : 03
l Sub-divisions : 7 (Jammu South, Jammu
Jammu District North, R.S. Pura, Marh, Akhnoor, Chowki
l This district was founded by Raja Jamboo Choura, Khour)
Lochan in 1400 BCE. l Tehsils : 21 (Akhnoor, Arnia, Bhalwal,
l It is known as ‘City of Temples’. It is the Bhalwal Brahmana, Bishnah, Chowki Choura,
Winter Capital of Jammu and Kashmir. Dansal, Jammu, Jammu North, Jammu South,
l Lying on the banks of river Tawi, it shares its Jammu West, Jourian, Kharah Balli, Khour,
borders with Reasi district in the North, Maira Mandrian, Mandal, Marh, Nagrota,
Udhampur in the North-East, Samba district Pargwal, Ranbir Singh Pura, Suchetgarh)
in the East and South-East and Rajouri district l Blocks : 20 (Akhnoor, Arnia, Bhalwal, Bhalwal
in North-West. Brahmana, Bishna, Chowki Choura, Dansal,
l It also shares boundary with PoK (Bhimber) in Khour, Kharan Balli, Maina Mandrian,
the North-West and Pakistan in West. Mandal, Marh, Mathwon, Miran Sahib,
l Of the total population, 84.24% are Hindus, Nagrota, Pargwal, R.S. Pura, Samwan, Satwari,
7.47% are Sikhs, 7.03% are Muslims and Suchetgarh)
0.79% are Christians. Total No. of Panchayats : 296
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Kathua District l Blocks : 19 (Bani, Basholi, Baggan, Kathua,

lAccording to historians, Jodh Singh, a Rajput Billawar, Hiranagar, Nagri, Barnoti, Marheen,
of Andutra Clan came from Hastinapur to Dinga Amb, Duggain, Duggan, Lohai-Malhar
Kathua about 2000 years ago and settled here. Mahanpur, Mandli, Nagrota, Gujroo,
Bhoond, Dhar Mahanpur, Keerian Kandyal)
lHis three sons viz. Teju, Kindal and Bhaju
established three Hamlets of Taraj Tajwal, l Total No of Panchayats : 257
Taraf Manjali and Taraf Bhajwal which were Kishtwar District
collectively known as Kathai. Later, it was
called as Kathua.
lThis is a newly created district of Jammu
region which was carved out of Doda district.
lIt shares its borders with Punjab in the
South-East, Himachal Pradesh in the
lIt was declared a district in 2007. Kishtwar
North-East, Doda district and Udhampur derived its name from Kishat Rishi who stayed
district in the North and North-West, Samba here.
district in the West and Pakistan in the lIt is situated on the banks of Chenab river. It is
South-West. surrounded by Kargil district in the North and
lIt is the gateway of Jammu and Kashmir. North-East, Himachal Pradesh in the South,
Doda in the South and South-West and
lOf the total population, Hindus are 87.61%, Anantnag in the West and North-West.
Muslims are 10.42% and Sikhs are 1.55%.
lOf the total population, Muslims are 57.75%,
lMain languages are Dogri (81.92%), Pahari Hindus are 40.72%, Buddhists are 0.91%,
(6.94%), Gojri (3.50%), Kashmiri (2.01%), Sikhs are 0.20% and Christians are 0.12%.
Hindi (1.03%).
lMain languages are Kashmiri (50.60%),
lIt is famous due to the presence of large Kishtwari (16.67%), Bhadrawahi (4.03%),
number of Sufi Shrines of Peer. Thus, it is also Gojri (14.36%), Pahari (7.44%), Siraji
known as the City of Sufis. (1.25%) and Dogri (0.53%).
lImportant shrines are Nilakantheshwar Shiv lAs per census, 2011, it is the third least
Temple, Sukrala Mata, Mata Bala Sundri, Peer populous district of Jammu and Kashmir after
Chattershah (Nagri-Paroli) Shrine,etc. Leh and Kargil districts. It is known as the
Important statistical data about the district is Land of Saffron and Sapphire. Blue Diamond
given below sapphire is found in the mine of Padder valley.
Total Area – 2502 sq km lIt is also famous for its Kishtwari crafts like
Total Population – 6,16,435
handmade woollen blankets, shawls, gubba, etc.
Headquarters – Kathua
Density – 230 persons per sq km
lSome famous tourist places are Chowgan,
Literacy Rate – 73.09% Machail Mata, Kishtwar National Park,
Sex Ratio – 890 females per 1000 males Sinthan Top, etc.
lBesides, the district is also famous for its Bina
l Sub-Divisions : 4 (Bani, Billawar, Hiranagar,
work of wheat and paddy grass which is a rare
Basohli)
kind of art and craft.
l Tehsils : 11 (Kathua, Bani, Basholi, Billawar, lIts Trans-Himalayan treks, which lead to
Hiranagar, Nagri, Marheen, Dinga Amb, Kashmir, Suru, Zanskar, Panikhar, etc., lie here
Lohai-Malhar, Mahanpur, Ramkote) and are also very famous.
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Important statistical data about the district is districts) in the North and East, Rajouri
given below district in the South and Pakistan occupied
Total Area – 7737 sq km Kashmir (PoK) in the West.
Total Population – 2,30,696 l Of the total population, 90.45% are Muslims,
Headquarters – Kishtwar
6.84% are Hindus, 2.35% are Sikhs and
Density – 140 persons per sq km
0.20% are Christians.
Literacy Rate – 56. 20%
Sex Ratio – 920 females per 1000 males l Main languages are Gojri (39.15%),
Pahari (50.21%), Kashmiri (5.37%) and
l Sub-divisions : 3 (Chhatroo, Marwah, Paddar)
Hindi (1.86%).
l Tehsils : 11 (Marwah, Chhatru, Kishtwar, l Poonch district is known as Mini Kashmir as
Nagseni, Drabshala, Atholi Paddar, Mughal it has similarity with Kashmir region in respect
Maidan, Machail, Dachan, Wadwan, Bunjwah) to its natural beauty, climatic conditions and
l Blocks : 13 (Kishtwar, Inderwal, Paddar, geographical aspects.
Marwah, Warwan, Dachan, Nagsani, l Main attractions of this district are Noovi
Drabshala, Palmar, Trigham, Mughal Maidan, Chamb, Surankote Valley, Swami Budha
Bonjwah, Thakrie) Amarnath Ji Mandir, Nangali Sahib
l Total No. of Panchayats : 136 Gurudwara, etc.
Poonch District l Budha Amarnath Yatra is conducted in
lAccording to historians, Poonch district got its Poonch, which is held for 10 days.
name from the grandfather of Ravana, Important statistical data about the district is
Maharishi Palastya who worshipped here for a given below
long duration. Then the district was known as Total Area – 1,674 sq km
Pulast Nagar. Total Population – 4,76,835
lGradually, it was known by various names like Headquarters – Poonch
Density – 285 persons per sq km
‘Printus’, ‘Prooms’ and ultimately got the
Literacy Rate – 66.74%
name ‘Poonch.’
Sex Ratio – 893 females per 1000 males
lHuien Tsang, the famous Chinese traveller l Sub-division : 1 (Surankote)
passed some time in this region in the
6th Century and stated this area as a part of l Tehsils : 6 (Mandi, Haveli, Surankote,
Kashmir which was known as ‘Mini Kashmir’. Mendhar, Mankote, Balakote)
lPoonch was divided into two parts after the l Blocks : 11 (Poonch, Mandi, Surankote,
1947-48 War between India and Pakistan. Bufliaz, Mendhar, Balakote, Nangali Saibaba,
lOne part went to Pakistan and the other Sathra, Loral, Lassana, Mankote)
remained in India. l Total No. of Panchayats : 228
lIn 1967, Poonch district in India was divided Rajouri District
into two parts for the administrative lBefore 1947, Rajouri was a joint district along
convenience, one was Rajouri district and the with Reasi. After 1947, Rajouri was merged
other was Poonch district. with the Poonch district.
lIt shares its borders with Kashmir valley lIn 1967, Rajouri became a separate district of
(Baramulla, Budgam, Shopian and Kulgam Jammu and Kashmir.
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l It shares its border with Poonch district in the Reasi District

North, Kulgam district in the North-East, lIt was a part of the Bhimgarh state which was
Reasi district in the East, Jammu district in the established by Bhim Dev in the 8th century.
South and Line of Control (LoC) in the West. lBefore 1947, Reasi and Rajouri were a joint
l Hinduism is the largest religion followed here district which were separated after the
by 57.06%. Other religions are Muslims accession of the Princely State of Jammu and
(37.08%), Sikhism (5.09%), Christianity Kashmir to India in 1947.
(0.51%), Buddhism (0.08%) and Jainism lAfter that Reasi was with Udhampur district.
(0.02%). Due to the constant efforts of the people for
l Main languages are Pahari (55.42%), the restoration of the district status to Reasi, it
Gojri (34.49%), Kashmiri (2.22%), Hindi got the status of district on 1st April, 2007.
(2.94%) and Dogri (1.69%). lIt shares its borders with Ramban and
l It is famous for Baba Ghulam Shah Badshah Udhampur districts in the East, Jammu
Shrine where a large number of pilgrims visit. district in the South, Rajouri district in the
l It is the birth place of Sikh General Banda West and Kulgam district in the North.
Singh Bahadur. A famous Hot Water Sulphur lOf the total population, Muslims are 49.66%,
Spring, namely ‘Tatapani’ at Kalakote which Hindus are 48.91%, Sikhs are 0.99% and
has medicinal property to cure bone, joint and Christians are 0.38%.
skin diseases is located here. lMain languages are Dogri (43.76%), Gojri
l Wood carving craft of Shahdra Sharief is also (24.68%), Kashmiri (18.33%), Pahari
very famous. (6.64%) and Hindi (1.62%).
Important statistical data about the district is lIt is famous for Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine
given below which is located in the lap of Trikuta hills.
Total Area – 2,630 sq km lOther tourist spots include Sihar Baba
Total Population – 6,42,415 Waterfall, Bhimgarh Fort, Bhumika Temple,
Headquarters – Rajouri Kalika Temple, etc.
Density – 244 person per sq km
Important statistical data about the district is
Literacy Rate – 68. 17 %
given below
Sex Ratio – 860 females per 1000 males
Total Area – 1,719 sq km
l Sub-divisions : 5 (Kalakote, Sunderbani, Total Population – 3,14,667
Nowshera, Thanamandi, Koteranka) Headquarters – Reasi
l Tehsils : 13 (Rajouri, Thanamandi, Darhal, Density – 183 persons per sq km
Kalakote, Nowshera, Sunderbani, Teryath, Literacy Rate – 58.15%
Qila Darhal, Siot, Beripattan, Khawas, Sex Ratio – 890 females per 1000 males
Manjakote, Koteranka) l Sub-divisions : 3 (Darmari, Katra, Mahore)
l Blocks : 19 (Rajouri, Darhal, Sunderbani, l Tehsils : 9 (Reasi, Chassana, Thuroo, Bhomag,
Doongi, Nowshera, Kalakote, Manjakote, Thakrakote, Arnas, Katra, Pouni, Mahore)
Thanamandi, Planger, Lamberi, Qila Darhal, l Blocks : 12 (Arnas, Mahore, Reasi, Pouni,
Dhangri, Siot, Seri, Budhal, Khawas, Moghla, Thakrakote, Thuroo, Panthal, Gulabgarh,
Panjgrian, Raj Nagar) Jij Bagli, Bhamag, Chassana, Katra)
l Total No. of Panchayats : 312 l Total No. of Panchayats : 147
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Ramban District Samba District

lThis is a newly created district of Jammu lIt was established by Malh Dev, the son of Rai
region which was carved out of erstwhile Doda Saidu of Lakanpur in 1400 AD. It came under
district. Ramban got the status of district on the supremacy of Jammu in 1816 AD during
1st April, 2007. the Reign of Hari Dev.
lIt shares its borders with Kulgam and Anantnag lIt was carved out of erstwhile Jammu district
districts in the North and North-East, Doda and became an independent district on
district in the South-East, Udhampur district 27th October, 2006.
in the South and Reasi district in the West. lIt shares its borders with Jammu district in the
lOf the total population, 70.68 are Muslims, West, Udhampur district in the North,
28.56% are Hindus, Sikhs are 0.27% and Kathua district in the East and Pakistan in the
Christians are 0.15%. South.
lMain languages are Kashmiri (34.74%), Dogri lOf the total population, 86.33% are Hindus,
(10.25%), Gojri (10.80%) and Pahari (9.25%). 7.2% are Muslims, 5.63% are Sikhs and 0.72%
lIt is famous for Chenani-Nashri Tunnel on are Christians.
NH-44 (former name NH-1A). It is India’s lMain languages are Dogri (84.53%), Punjabi
longest road tunnel. (4.95%), Gojri (4.32%), Hindi 2.72% and
lIt is located at an altitude of 1200 m which Pahari (0.62%).
reduces the travel distance between Jammu and lIt has many famous forts like Samba Fort,
Srinagar by about 40 km.
Mohangarh Fort, Dhergarh Fort and
lFamous tourist spots are Sanasar (which is a Bhupnergarh Fort which have great historical
place for paragliding, hot air balloning, trekking, importance.
golf, rock-climbing, abseiling), Tata-Pani Hot
Spring, Hansraj Top and Malinsar, Daggan
lThe district is also famous for Puramandal
Top, Chamsar Top, Ramakunda, etc. village which is known as Chhota Kashi for its
temple complex.
Important statistical data about the district is
given below Important statistical data about the district is
Total Area – 1,329 sq km given below
Total Population – 2,83,713 Total Area – 914 sq km
Headquarters – Ramban Total Population – 3,18,898
Density – 213 persons per sq km Headquarters – Samba
Literacy Rate – 54.27% Density – 353 persons per sq km
Sex Ratio – 902 females per 1000 males Literary Rate – 82.48%
Sex Ratio – 886 females per 1000 males
l Sub-divisions : 3 (Ramsoo, Banihal, Gool)
l Tehsils : 8 (Banihal, Ramban, Khari, Ukhral,
l Sub-divisions : 2 (Ghagwal, Vijaypur)
Rajgarh, Batote, Gool, Ramsoo) l Tehsils : 7 (Samba, Rajpura, Bari Brahmana,
l Blocks : 11 (Ramban, Banihal, Gool, Ramsoo, Ghagwal, Ramgarh, Vijaypur, Purmandal)
Kheir, Ukhral, Gudi-Dharam, Gandhri, l Blocks : 8 (Samba, Vijaypur, Purmandal,
Batote, Rajgarh, Sangaldan) Ghagwal, Sumb, Nud, Rajpura, Ramgarh)
l Total No. of Panchayats : 124 l Total No. of Panchayats : 100
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Udhampur District l Tehsils : 8 (Udhampur, Chenani, Ramnagar,

lAround 1846 AD, Raja Gulab Singh of Majalta, Latti Marothi, Moungri, Basantgarh,
Jammu and the British Government signed the Panchari)
Amritsar Pact and he became the Maharaja of l Blocks : 17 (Dudu, Ghordi, Chenani, Majalta,
Jammu and Kashmir. Panchari, Ramnagar, Udhampur, Latti Marothi,
lHis oldest son Udham Singh became fond of Kulwanta, Khoon, Parli Dhar, Moungri,
this place and selected this place for township. Chanunta, Sewna, Narsoo, Jaganoo, Tikri)
lThus, it got its name as ‘Udhampur’ after the l Total No. of Panchayats : 236
name of the Prince Udham Singh.
2. Kashmir Region
lIt is situated in the Shivalik range of the
Himalayan mountains. The district is known The districts in Kashmir region are as follows
as Land of Devika and Land of Bowlis. Anantnag District
lIt shares its borders with Reasi and Ramban lAccording to the Archaeologist Sir A Stein, the
districts in the North, Doda district in the district got its name from the Great Spring
East, Samba and Kathua districts in the South ‘Ananta Naga’ issuing at the Southern end of
and Jammu district in the West. its town, which means ‘The Land of Countless
lThe district has Northern Command Springs’.
headquarters of the Indian Army. lKashmir was divided into 3 divisions viz,
lOf the total population, 88.12% are Hindus, Maraz in the South, Yamraj in the Centre and
10.77% are Muslims, 0.35% are Christians Kamraj in the North of this valley, before the
and 0.62% are Sikhs. advent of Muslim rule in 1320 AD. There
lMain languages are Dogri (81.36%), were two princess, Marhan and Kaman.
Gojri (5.18%), Bharmauri (2.81%), Hindi lMarhan got the area which lies between Pir
(3.67%), Kashmiri (1.30%) and Pahari Panjal and Srinagar and named after him as
(1.35%). Maraj (now called as Anantnag).
lIt is famous for its tourist places like the lTill 1990s, the district of Anantnag was called
Mountain Resort of Patnitop and Temple of ‘Islamabad’ which was assigned to the town by
Sud Mahadev which was believed to be over Islam Khan, (Governor of Kashmir during
2800 years old. Mughal rule in 1663 AD).
lOther important tourists places are Gole lRaja Gulab Singh again changed the name of
Market, Jakhani Park, Devika Ghats, the district to Anantnag and now, it is officially
Ramnagar fort, etc. known as Anantnag district.
Important statistical data about the district is
lIt is located in the Southern sector of Jhelum
given below valley. It shares its borders with Ganderbal
Total Area – 2,380 sq km district in the North, Kishtwar district in the
Total Population – 555,357 East, Ramban and Doda districts in the South,
Headquarters – Udhampur Kulgam and Pulwama districts in the West
Density – 210 persons per sq km and Srinagar district in the North-West.
Literacy Rate – 68. 49% lOf the total population, 97.99% are Muslims,
Sex Ratio – 870 females per 1000 males 1.22% are Hindus, 0.13% are Christians,
l Sub-divisions : 4 (Chenani, Ramnagar, 0.57% are Sikhs and 0.01% are Buddhists.
Dudu, Basantgarh)
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l Main languages are Kashmiri (85.10%), l After the signing of the Instrument of
Gojri (11.46%), Pahari (1.21%), Accession in October, 1947 by the Maharaja
Hindi (0.58%) and Punjabi (0.55%). Hari Singh of Jammu and Kashmir, Baramulla
l It is famous for its tourist locations like district became a part of the Indian Union.
Verinag, Achabal, Kokernag, Pahalgam, l It is located on the banks of Jhelum river.
Dandipera, Daksum, Martand, etc. Baramulla town has old town on the North
l It is also known as ‘Land of Springs’. Amarnath bank of Jhelum river and new town on the
temple is located in this district which is a very South bank of this river which are connected
famous Shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. by many bridges.
Important statistical data about the district is l It shares its borders with Srinagar and
given below Ganderbal districts in the East, Line of
Total Area – 2,917 sq km Control (LoC) in the West, Kupwara district
Total Population – 10,78,692 in the North, Bandipore district in the
Headquarters – Anantnag North-West, Poonch district in the South and
Density – 302 persons per sq km Budgam district in the South-West.
Literacy Rate – 62.69%
l Of the total population, 95.15% are Muslims,
Sex Ratio – 927 females per 1000 males
3.04% are Hindus, 1.47% are Sikhs and
l Sub-divisions : 4 (Dooru, Pahalgam, ACR 0.15% are Christians.
Anantnag, Kokernag). l Main languages are Kashmiri (82.11%),
l Tehsils : 12 (Anantnag, Dooru, Pahalgam, Pahari (9.88%), Gojri (3.45%) and Punjabi
Bijbehara, Shangus, Kokernag, Sirgufwara, (1.26%).
Shahabad Bala, Qazigund, Sallar, Mattan, l It is called Paradise for tourists. Gulmarg
Larnoo)
village is a hill station and is a well-known
l Blocks : 19 (Breng, Khoveripora, Achhabal, Ski-Resort of the valley.
Qazigund, Dachhipora, Shangus, Sahabad,
Quimoh, Vessu, Chitragul, Sagam, Hiller
l Eco-Park of Khadniyar is also a famous tourist
Shahbad, Verinag, Bijbehara, Pahalgam, destination which is located at an island in the
Larnoo, Anantnag, Vailoo, Ranipora) middle of the Jhelum river.
l Total No. of Panchayats : 303
l Other important tourist places are Tangmarg,
Wular lake, Manasbal lake, etc.
Baramulla District
Important statistical data about the district is
lRaja Bhimsina founded the city of Baramulla given below
in 2306 BCE from which the district got its Total Area – 4,243 sq km
name as ‘Baramulla district’. Total Population – 10,08,039
lThe district remained a place of various visitors Headquarters – Baramulla
like Huien Tsang, a Chinese visitor and Density – 305 persons per sq km
Moorcraft, a British historian. Emperor Akbar Literacy Rate – 66.93%
came to this place in 1508 AD and during Sex Ratio – 885 females per 1000 males
1620 AD, Jahangir also stayed at Baramulla. l Sub-divisions : 4 (Uri, Pattan, Gulmarg, Sapore)
lThe Sixth Guru, Shri Har Gobind also visited l Tehsils : 16 (Pattan, Uri, Kreeri, Boniyar,
the city in 1894 AD. Until October 1947, it Tangmarg, Sopore, Watergam, Rohama,
remained the Gateway of Kashmir valley by Dangiwacha, Bomai, Dangerpora, Khoie
Rawalpindi-Murree- Muzaffarabad-Baramulla (Panzipora), Wagoora, Kunzer, Kwarhama and
road. Baramulla)
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l Blocks : 26 (Uri, Rohama, Rafiabad, Zaingeer, l Blocks : 17 (Beerwah, Budgam, Waterhail,

Sapore, Boniyar, Baramulla, Tangmarg, Rathsun, Pakherpora, Surasyar, BK Pora,
Singhpore, Pattan, Wagoora, Kunzer, Parenewa, Char-e-Sharief, Sukhnag, Sobugh,
Paranpillian, Bijhama, Norkhah, Narwar, Chadoora, Khag, SK Pora, Narbal, Nagam,
Kandi Rafiabad, Hardchanum, Tujjar Sharief, Khan Sahib)
Sangrama, Sherabad Khore, Lal Pora, Wailoo, l Total No. of Panchayats : 281
Khaipora and Chandil Wanigam)
l Total No. of Panchayats : 402 Bandipora District
lIt was carved out of Baramulla district. It got
Budgam District the status of district in 2007.
lBefore 1979, Budgam was a part of Srinagar lIt is located on the Northern banks of the
which was also a part of Anantnag district. Wular lake. It shares its borders with Kupwara
lIt came into existence as a district in 1979. It district in the West, Baramulla district in the
was known as ‘Deelmarbag’ in the ancient South, Kargil in the East and Ganderbal
period. district in the South-East.
lIt shares its borders with Baramulla and lIt has one of the sacred places of Hindus
Srinagar districts in the North, Pulwama i.e. Danishwar, which is also known as Chota
district in the East, Shopian district in the Amarnath. It is a cave in forest of Arin village.
South-East, Kulgam district in the South and
Poonch district in the West.
lOf the total population, 97.39% are Muslims,
2.15% are Hindus, 0.15% are Christians,
lOf the total population, 97.65% are Muslims,
0.14% are Sikhs and 0.01% are Buddhists.
1.34% are Hindus, 0.74% are Sikhs and
0.20% are Christians. lMain languages are Kashmiri (77.95%),
lMain languages are Kashmiri (94.78%), Gojri Gojri (8.82%), Dandi (4.44%) Shina (4.18%)
(3.01%), Hindi (0.69%) and Punjabi (0.50%). and Hindi 1.27%.
lIt is famous for its tourist destinations like Important statistical data about the district is
Yousmarg, Doodpather, Nilnag lake, given below
Total Area – 3200 sq km
Sang-e-Safed (white rocks), etc.
Total Population – 470678
Important statistical data about the district is Headquarters – Bandipora
given below Density – 1137 persons per sq km
Total Area – 1,361 sq km
Literacy Rate – 57.82%
Total Population – 7,53,745
Sex Ratio – 889 females per 1000 males
Headquarters – Budgam
Density – 554 persons per sq km
l Sub-division : 1 (Sumbal)
Literacy Rate – 57.98% l Tehsils : 7 (Bandipora, Gurez, Sumbal
Sex Ratio – 894 females per 1000 males Sonawari, Ajas, Aloosa, Hajin, Tulait)
l Sub-divisions : 3 (Beerwah, Chadoora, l Blocks : 12 (Bandipora, Tuilal, Sumbal, Hajin,
Khan Sahib) Naidkhai, Nowgam, Arin, Bonokoot, Alossa,
l Tehsils : 9 (Beerwah, Budgam, Chadoora, Gulshanpora Baghtore, Dawar Badugam).
Chirar-e-Sharief, Khag, B K Pora, Magam, l Total No. of Panchayats : 151
Narbal, Khan Sahib) l Municipalities – 3
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Ganderbal District l It is situated on the North-West side of

lIt was carved out of Srinagar district. It got Kashmir valley. It is a border district of Indian
the status of district in 2007. State of Jammu and Kashmir which lies on the
lIt is spread across the Sind river. It shares its Line of Control that separates India and
borders with Srinagar district in the South, Pakistan.
Bandipora district in the North, Kargil district l It is located between the mountainous regions
in the North-East, Anantnag district in the of Pir Panjal and Shamsbari mountain ranges.
South-East and Baramulla district in the l It shares its borders with Bandipora in the East
South-West. and Baramulla in the South.
lOf the total population, 97.69% are Muslims, l Of the total population, 94.59% are Muslims,
1.88% are Hindus, 0.14% are Christians, 4.27% are Hindus, 0.64% are Sikhs, 0.20%
0.16 are Sikhs and 0.01% are Buddhists. are Christians and 0.01% are Buddhists.
lMain languages of Ganderbal district are l Main languages are Kashmiri (71.11%),
Kashmiri (68.92%), Gojri (18.68%), Gojri (9.21%), Pahari (14.12%), Hindi
Pahari (2.61%), Afghani (3.49%), Gujari (2.72%) and Punjabi (0.68%).
(1.53%) and Hindi (1.31%). l It is famous for its meadows like Bangus,
lThe district is world famous for its tourist Ainch Behak, etc. It is also famous for its
destination Sonamarg, where river rafting religious tourism like Jama Masjid of
tournaments are organised. Kupwara, Badra Kali Temple, etc.
lThe district is also famous for the highest Important statistical data about the district is
number of lakes in the region. For example, given below
Manasbal lake, Gangabal lake, lake of Total Area – 2,379 sq km
Vaishnosar, Gadsar lake, Kheer Bhawani Total Population – 8,75,564
temple, Narang temple, etc. Headquarters – Kupwara
Important statistical data about the district is Density – 366 persons per sq km
given below Literacy Rate – 54.79%
Total Area – 1045 sq km Sex Ratio – 835 females per 1000 males
Total Population – 2,97,446 l Sub-divisions : 2 (Lolab (HQ at Sogam),
Headquarters – Ganderbal Karnah)
Density – 1,148 persons per sq km
l Tehsils : 16 (Kupwara, Handwara, Keran,
Literacy Rate – 58.04%
Sex Ratio – 874 females per 1000 males
Drugmullah, Trehgam, Kralpora, Sogam,
Lalpora, Machil, Langate, Kralgund, Ramhal,
l Sub-division : 1 : Kangan Zachaldara, Karnah, Villgam, Kalamabad)
l Tehsils : 6 (Ganderbal, Kangan, Lar, l Blocks : 24 (Sogam, Tangdar, Teetwal,
Tullamulla, Gund, Wakura)
Ramhal, Kupwara, Rajwar, Kralpora, Langate,
l Blocks : 9 (Ganderbal, Kangan, Lar, Wakoora, Wavoora, Trehgam, Kalaroo, Qadir Abad,
Gund, Shearpathri, Phaag, Manigam, Batwina) Radi Chowkibal, Dragmulla, Meelyan,
l Total No. of Panchayats : 126 Tarathpora, Nutnusa, Hyhama, Machil,
Magam, Manwar, Qaziabad, Handwara,
Kupwara District
Keran)
lIt was carved out of erstwhile Baramulla
district in 1979.
l Total No. of Panchayats : 356
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Kulgam District Pulwama District

lIt was carved out of erstwhile Anantnag lIt was carved out of Anantnag district. It came
district. It came into existence as a district on into existence in 1979.
2nd April, 2007. lIt shares its borders with Srinagar district in
lThe name ‘Kulgam’ is a Sanskrit word. ‘Kul’ the North, Anantnag district in the East,
stands for ‘Clan’ and ‘Gam’ stands for ‘Village’. Shopian and Kulgam districts in the South
lIt shares its borders with Budgam, Shopian and Budgam in the West.
and Pulwama districts in the North, Anantnag lOf the total population, 94.59% are Muslims,
district in the East, Ramban, Reasi and 4.63% are Hindus, 0.34% are Sikhs, 0.17%
Rajouri districts in the South and Poonch are Christians, 0.62% are Buddhists and
district in the West. 0.01% are Jains.
lIt is situated near the Pir Panjal range. lMain languages are Kashmiri (91.30%),
lOf the total population, 98.49% are Muslims, Gojari (3.96%), Hindi (1.25%), Punjabi
1.01% are Hindus, 0.11% are Christians, (1.38%) and Pahari (0.68%).
0.24% are Sikhs and 0.01% are Buddhists and lPulwama district is famous in the world for its
Jains both. Main languages are Kashmiri Saffron cultivation which is mainly grown in
(91.91%) and Gojri (6.32%). Karewa lands of Pampore, Kakapora and
lIt is majorly an agricultural district where rice Pulwama blocks.
cultivation is done abundantly. Thus, it is lIt is also famous for its fruit cultivation and is
known as Rice Bowl of Kashmir. an agricultural district.
lIt is also famous because of many famous lIt is also famous for its archaeological
personalities like Sheikh Noor-ud-din Noorani monuments like the Avantishwar Temple, the
(Founder of Rishi order), Nazir Ahmad Laway Shrine of Shah Hamdari and Temple
(Member of the Parliament) and Abdul Aziz Jwalamukhi. It is known as ‘Anand of
Zargar (Former Minister) belonged to this Kashmir’ or ‘Dudha-Kul of Kashmir’ due to
district. its high milk production.
Important statistical data about the district is Important statistical data about the district is
given below given below
Total Area – 1067 sq km Total Area – 1090 sq km
Total Population – 4,24,483 Total Population – 5,60,440
Headquarters – Kulgam Headquarters – Pulwama
Density – 1,051 persons per sq km Density – 516 persons per sq km
Literacy Rate – 59.23% Literacy Rate – 65.00%
Sex Ratio – 951 females per 1000 males Sex Ratio – 912 females per 1000 males
l Sub-divisions : 2 (Kulgam, Damhal Hanjipora) l Sub-division : 1 Tral
l Tehsils : 7 (Kulgam, Devsar, Damhal) l Tehsils : 8 (Aripal, Tral, Awantipora, Pulwama,
Hanjipora, Frisal, Pohloo, Yaripora, Qaimoh Pampore, Rajpora, Kakapora, Litter).
l Blocks : 11 (Qaimoh, Pahloo, Damhal l Blocks : 11 (Aripral, Tral, Dadsara,
Hanjipora, Devsar, Kulgam, Kund, Manigam, Awantipora, Lasipora, Pulwama, Kakapora,
Frisal, Pombay, Behibagh, D.K. Marg) Newa, Pampore, Shadimarg, Achgoza)
l Total No. of Panchayats : 176 l Total No. of Panchayats : 189
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Srinagar District l Sub-divisions : 2 (Srinagar East, Srinagar

l According to Kalhana’s Rajtarangini, (a 12th West)
Century Text), a King named Ashoka (Member l Tehsils : 7 (Central Shalteng, Chanapora/
of Godhara dynasty) established a town known Natipora, Eidgah, Khanyar, Pantha Chowk,
as ‘Srinagari’ before 1182 BCE. Srinagar North, Srinagar South)
l As per the text, a King named Pravarasena-II l Blocks : 4 (Harwan, Khanmoh, Srinagar,
established Srinagar as his Capital during Qammerwari)
6th Century CE, which was then known as
‘Pravarapura’.
l Total No. of Panchayats : 21
l Many dynasties ruled this place. By signing the Shopian District
Instrument of Accession by Maharaja Hari lIt was carved out from Pulwama district. It
Singh, the district and Jammu and Kashmir became a district in 2007.
State became the parts of Indian Union and
Srinagar was made its Capital.
lIt shares its borders with Pulwama district in
the North, Kulgam district in the East and
l It is the Summer Capital of Jammu and
South and Budgam district in the West.
Kashmir which is located on the banks of the
Jhelum river. lOf the total population, 98.52% are
l It shares its borders with Ganderbal district in Muslims, 1.17% are Hindus, 0.16% are
the North, Anantnag district in the East, Christians and 0.07% are Sikhs.
Pulwama and Budgam district in the South and lMain languages are Kashmiri (87.99%),
Baramulla districts in the West. Gojri (8.80%), Pahari (1.78%) and Hindi
l The predominant religion is Islam with 95%, (0.54%).
Hindus are 4% and Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains lIt is famous for Horticulture Sector and is
constitute 1%. known as Apple Bowl of Jammu and
l Main languages are Kashmiri (96%), Kashmir.
Pahari (2%), Gojri (1%) and others like Dogri, lIts forest areas are famous for its scenic beauty
Ladakhi, Balti and Urdu consist of 1%. e.g. Sedow, Hirpora and Keller.
l It is famous for its Mughal gardens e.g. lIt has certain historical importance, since it is
Shalimar Bagh, Nishat Bagh, Naseem Bagh, situated on the ancient imperial route
Chashma Shahi, Pari Mahal, etc. commonly known as Mughal Road which
l It is known as the ‘Venice of the East’ or the connects Lahore and Srinagar.
‘Kashmiri Venice’. lJama Masjid and Aasar-i-Sharif Dargah are
l The district also has Asia’s largest Tulip Garden the famous historical places in this district.
which is known as Indira Gandhi Memorial
Tulip Garden, which was opened in 2007. Important statistical data about the district is
given below
Important statistical data about the district is Total Area – 612.9 sq km
given below Total Population – 2,65,960
Total Area – 1,979 sq km Headquarters – Shopian
Total Population – 12,36,829 Density – 853 persons per sq km
Headquarters – Srinagar Literacy Rate – 60.76%
Density – 625 persons per sq km Sex Ratio – 951 females per 1000 males
Literacy Rate – 69.41%
Sex Ratio – 900 females per 1000 males
l Sub-division : 1 Zainapora
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l Tehsils : 7 (Shopian, Keller, Keegam, Hermain, l It is the second largest district in Ladakh after
Chitragam, Barbugh Imam Sahib, Zainapora) Leh. It is famous for its tourist places like
l Blocks : 9 (Shopian, Kanjiullar, Kaprin, Mulbekh Chamba area (dominated by
Chitragam, Ramnagri, Zainapora, Hermain, Buddhists structures), Mulbekh Monastery,
Keller, Brabugh Imam Sahib) Kargil War Memorial, Rangdum Monastery,
l Total No. of Panchayats : 98 etc.
l Drass town in the district is the second coldest
Ladakh inhabited place in the world after Siberia.
Ladakh was a region of the State of Jammu and l It is the home of many wildlife species like
Kashmir. In August 2019, the Parliament passed Snow Leopard, Tibetian Wolf, Himalayan
the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act by Brown Bear, Musk deer, Ladakh Urial, Pikas,
which Ladakh became a Union Territory on Marmats, Hares, Asiatic Ibex, etc.
31st October, 2019. Important statistical data about the district is
given below
Districts in Ladakh Total Area – 14,036 sq km
The two districts in Ladakh region are Kargil Total Population – 1,40,802
and Leh. These districts are administered by Headquarters – Kargil
Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council Density – 10 persons per sq km
(LAHDC). Literacy Rate – 71.34%
Sex Ratio – 810 females per 1000 males
Kargil District
l Sub-divisions : 4 (Drass, Sankoo,
lIt was carved out of erstwhile Leh district.
Shakar-Chiktan and Zanskar)
It became a district in 1979 when it was
bifurcated. Kargil district derived its name l Tehsils : 7 (Drass, Kargil, Sankoo,
from two words ‘Khar’ and ‘Rkil’. ‘Khar’ Shakar-Chiktan, Zanskar, Shargole, Taisuru)
means ‘Castle’ and ‘Rkil’ means ‘Centre’. l Blocks : 12 (Drass, Kargil, Shargole,
lThus, it is known as a ‘Central Place’ between Shakar-Chiktan, TSG, G. M. Pore, Sankoo,
many forts where people can stay. Taisur, Padum, Lungnaq, Cha, Zangla)
lKargil lies in the Himalayan mountains. Leh District
lIt shares its borders with Gilgit-Baltistan lIt came into existence in 1979 when the
(Pakistan administered region) in the reorganisation of districts was carried out in
North-West, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Anantnag India.
and Kishtwar districts in the South-West, Leh lIt is the second largest district in the country.
district in the East and Himachal Pradesh in
the South. lIt shares its borders with Pakistan occupied
lOf the total population, 73% are Muslims, of Kashmir in the North-West, China in the North
which 63% follow Shia Islam, 17% are and East, Lahaul and Spiti of Himachal Pradesh
Tibetan Buddhism and Bon and 8% follow in the South and Kargil district in the West.
Hinduism and Sikhism. lOf the total population, 66.4% are Buddhists,
lThe main languages are Purkhi, Dardi, 17.4% are Hindus, 14.28% are Muslims,
Punjabi, Hindi, Bauti, Balti, Ladakhi, Shina Sikhs (0.82%), Christians (0.49%) and Jains
and Tibetan. (0.08%).
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l The main languages are Bauti, Hindi, Balti, Important statistical data about the district is
Ladakhi, Tibetan, Nepali, Marathi, Bengali, given below
Total Area – 45,110 sq km
Punjabi and Dogri.
Total Population – 1,33,487
l It is famous for its cultural heritage and is Headquarters – Leh
popularly known as ‘Land of Monks and Density – 3 persons per sq km
Monasteries’. Literacy Rate – 77.19%
Sex Ratio – 690 females per 1000 males
l The main tourists spots in Leh district are l Sub-divisions : 6 (Khaltsi (Khalsi), Nubra
Pangong Tso, Thiksey Monastery, Nubra
(Diskit), Kharn, Nyoma, Durbok, Likir)
Valley and Shanti Stupa Turtuk Waterfall.
l Tehsils : 8 (Leh, Khaltsi, Nyoma, Kharu, Diskit
l The district has the world’s highest motorable in Nubra Valley, Saspol, Durbuk, Sumoor)
road (86 km long) about 230 km from Leh. l Blocks : 16 (Khaltsi, Skurbuchan, Singelalok,
This road is located at a height of 19,300 ft Saspol, Nimmo, Chushot, Thiksay, Durbuk,
and constructed by the Border Roads Tangtse, Rong, Nyoma, Rupshu, Diskit,
Organisation (BRO) under the project Sumoor, Turtuk, Panamik)
‘Himank’. It was completed in 2017. l Panchayats : 95

AFGHANISTAN

CHINA Numbers in the map shows

the following districts:
1. Kupwara
2. Bandipora
3. Ganderbal
4. Baramulla
5. Budgam
6. Pulwama
PAKISTAN 7. Shopian
8. Poonch
9. Kulgam
1 10. Anantnag
2 22
11. Rajouri
4 3 21 12. Ramban
20 SRINAGAR 13. Reasi
5 14. Kishtwar
8 6 15. Doda
7 10 16. Udhampur
9 17. Jammu
18. Samba
11 12 14 19. Kathua
13 20. Srinagar
15 21. Kargil
16
17 22. Leh
18
19 HIMACHAL
PRADESH
PUNJAB Map not to Scale

▲ DISTRICT MAP OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR AND LADAKH

246 Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh

Multiple
Choice Questions
1 Jammu and Kashmir is divided into how 11 Which district is known as ‘Land of Saffron
many regions? and Sapphire’?
(a) 2 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 12 (a) Kishtwar (b) Doda
2 In which year, Doda became a separate (c) Reasi (d) Samba
district of Jammu and Kashmir ? 12 Which district is known as ‘Mini Kashmir’?
(a) 1948 (b) 2000 (c) 2005 (d) 2009 (a) Baramulla (b) Srinagar
3 Main language(s) spoken in Doda district (c) Poonch (d) Jammu
is/are 13 Tatapani, a famous Hot Water Sulphur
(a) Kashmiri Spring is located in which district of Jammu
(b) Bhadrawahi and Gojri and Kashmir?
(c) Hindi and Dogri (a) Rajouri (b) Poonch
(d) All of the above
(c) Ramban (d) Baramulla
4 Which is the largest district of Jammu
14 Reasi district got the status of district in the
region?
year
(a) Kathua (b) Rajouri
(a) 1947 (b) 1960
(c) Doda (d) Reasi
(c) 2000 (d) 2007
5 Blankets of which place of Doda district are
15 Ramban district was carved out of which
famous in Jammu and Kashmir?
erstwhile district of Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) Bhaderwah (b) Thatheri
(a) Doda (b) Kishtwar
(c) Gandoh (d) Bhalessa
(c) Udhampur (d) Srinagar
6 Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is
known as ‘City of Temples’? 16 Puramandal village which is known as
(a) Kathua (b) Jammu ‘Chota Kashi’ for its temple complex is
(c) Srinagar (d) Baramulla located in which district of Jammu and
Kashmir?
7 Which district is the most populous district (a) Doda (b) Samba
of Jammu and Kashmir ?
(c) Ramban (d) Srinagar
(a) Srinagar (b) Baramulla
(c) Shopian (d) Jammu 17 Which district is known as ‘Land of Devika’
and ‘Land of Bowlis’?
8 Ranbireshwar temple is located in which
(a) Samba (b) Udhampur
district of Jammu and Kashmir?
(c) Ramban (d) Kathua
(a) Reasi (b) Poonch
(c) Jammu (d) Ramban 18 Which district has the Northern Command
9 Which district is known as the ‘Gateway of Headquarters of the Indian Army?
Jammu and Kashmir’? (a) Udhampur (b) Kathua
(a) Kathua (b) Jammu (c) Srinagar (d) Shopian
(c) Shopian (d) Baramulla 19 Which district is known as ‘Land of
10 Which district is known as ‘City of Sufis’? Springs’?
(a) Jammu (b) Kathua (a) Anantnag (b) Srinagar
(c) Ramban (d) Udhampur (c) Shopian (d) Kargil
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20 Amarnath temple is located in which 31 Which district is the second most populous
district of Jammu and Kashmir? district of Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) Doda (b) Kishtwar (a) Jammu (b) Srinagar
(c) Anantnag (d) Leh (c) Baramulla (d) Shopian
21 Which district is the largest in the Kashmir 32 Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is
valley? known as the ‘Venice of East’ or the
(a) Anantnag (b) Baramulla ‘Kashmiri Venice’?
(c) Srinagar (d) Kulgam (a) Palwama
(b) Ganderbal
22 Which district is known as ‘Paradise for
(c) Srinagar
Tourists’ in the State of Jammu and
(d) Baramulla
Kashmir?
(a) Baramulla (b) Anantnag 33 Asia’s largest Tulip Garden is located at
(c) Poonch (d) Budgam which place of Jammu and Kashmir?
(a) Srinagar (b) Kulgam
23 Which district was formed in 1979 after
(c) Palwama (d) Leh
separating from Srinagar and Anantnag?
(a) Ganderbal (b) Bandipora 34 Which district of Jammu and Kashmir is
(c) Budgam (d) Kupwara known as ‘Apple Bowl of Jammu and
Kashmir’?
24 Bandipora district came into existence in
(a) Ganderbal (b) Srinagar
which year?
(c) Shopian (d) Kulgam
(a) 1948 (b) 1979
(c) 2007 (d) 2010 35 Which among the following districts lie in
the Ladakh region?
25 ‘Chota Amarnath Cave’ is located in which
(a) Leh and Kupwara
district of Jammu and Kashmir?
(b) Kargil and Leh
(a) Doda (b) Baramulla
(c) Leh and Shopian
(c) Bandipora (d) Srinagar (d) Kulgam and Leh
26 Which district is known as the ‘District of 36 Mulbekh Monastery is located in which
Lakes’? district of Jammu and Kashmir ?
(a) Ganderbal (b) Anantnag
(a) Kargil (b) Leh
(c) Shopian (d) Leh (c) Jammu (d) Pulwama
27 Which among the following is a border 37 In terms of area, which is the largest
district lying on the Line of Control between district in Ladakh region?
India and Pakistan?
(a) Leh (b) Pulwama
(a) Kargil (b) Udhampur
(c) Shopian (d) Budgam
(c) Reasi (d) Kupwara
38 Which district of Ladakh is popularly
28 Which district is known as ‘Rice Bowl of known as ‘Land of Monks and Monasteries’?
Kashmir’? (a) Jammu (b) Leh
(a) Kulgam (b) Baramulla (c) Kargil (d) Kupwara
(c) Poonch (d) Jammu
39 Which district of Ladakh has the world’s
29 Which district is very famous in the world highest motorable road which was
for its Saffron Cultivation? constructed by Border Roads Organisation
(a) Ganderbal (b) Pulwama (BRO) of India?
(c) Kathua (d) Budgam (a) Pulwama (b) Baramulla
30 Which district is known as ‘Anand of (c) Leh (d) Kargil
Kashmir’ or ‘Dudha-Kul of Kashmir’? 40 In Ladakh, highest population belongs to
(a) Ganderbal (b) Pulwama (a) Islam (b) Hinduism
(c) Srinagar (d) Kupwara (c) Buddhism (d) Sikhism
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41 Match the following. 42 Match the following.

List I List II List I List II
A. City of Sufis 1. Poonch A. Chhota Kashi 1. Udhampur
Land of Saffron and B. Land of Devika 2. Ganderbal
B. 2. Kathua
Sapphire
C. District of Lakes 3. Samba
C. Mini Kashmir 3. Kishtwar
D. Deelmarbay 4. Budgam D. Land of Springs 4. Anantnag

Codes Codes
A B C D A B C D A B C D A B C D
(a) 2 3 1 4 (b) 2 1 3 4 (a) 1 2 3 4 (b) 2 1 3 4
(c) 3 1 2 4 (d) 1 3 2 4 (c) 3 1 2 4 (d) 2 3 1 4

Answers
1. (a) 2. (a) 3. (d) 4. (c) 5. (a) 6. (b) 7. (d) 8. (c) 9. (a) 10. (b)
11. (a) 12. (c) 13. (a) 14. (d) 15. (a) 16. (b) 17. (b) 18. (a) 19. (a) 20. (c)
21. (b) 22. (a) 23. (c) 24. (c) 25. (c) 26. (a) 27. (d) 28. (a) 29. (b) 30. (b)
31. (b) 32. (c) 33. (a) 34. (c) 35. (b) 36. (a) 37. (a) 38. (b) 39. (c) 40. (a)
41. (a) 42. (c)