Important Points About Jammu and Kashmir

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Exams like SSC CHSL, SSC CGL, SSC MTS, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS SO, IPPB Sc. I, LIC AAO, etc. have a lot of questions related to India 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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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 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
CapitalSrinagar (March – October)
Jammu (October – March)
Formed onAdmitted to India on 26 October 1947
Districts22
LanguageUrdu, 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
Jammu and Kashmir.
Physical
Characteristics
Lies between six mountain ranges
-Zanskar Range
-Karakorum & Kyun Lun Range
-Amarnath Range
-Tosmaidan Range
`-Pir Panjal Range
-Shivalik Range
Comprises of three regions:
– the foothill plains of Jammu
– 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
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
IndustrySericulture (Silk Textile), Carpet Making,
Horticulture (Apples, Cherries, Walnuts, etc.),
Papier Mache, Manufacturing Sports Goods,
Cement Industry.
MineralsBauxite, lime stone, coal
AgriculturePaddy, wheat, fruit, saffron, cumin, etc.
Geographical indicationsKani shawl, Kashmir Pashmina,
Kashmir Sozani Craft, Kashmir Papier Mache,
Kashmir Walnut Wood Carving,
Khatamband, Hand knotted carpet
State animalKashmir Stag
State birdBlack Necked Crane
State flowerSacred 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,
Pambaran Ancient Site Remains
World
heritage sites		—
Ramsar sitesHokersar Wetland, Surinsar-Mansar Lakes,
Tsomoriri,
Wular Lake – the largest freshwater lake in India
Biodiversity
hotspots		—
Endemic
bird areas		Western Himalaya
Bird
sanctuaries		—
National
parks		Dachigam National Park, KishtwarNational Park, City Forest or
Salim National Park, Hemis National Park
Biosphere
Reserve		—
Wildlife
sanctuaries		Surinsar Mansar Wildlife Sanctuary,
Nandi Wildlife Sanctuary, Overa Wildlife
Sanctuary, Ram Nagar Wildlife Sanctuary,
Hirpora Wildlife Sanctuary
Tiger reserve—
We hope this article taught you something new About Jammu and Kashmir . If you know anything that we have missed, then do comment below.

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