Geography of J and K UT
General Knowledge with Special Reference to J&K
- Bandipore is called the Port of Wular.
- Magnesite is found in Karta of Udhapur.
- Zinc ore is fond in Limestone deposit of Samba.
- Sapphire is metallic mineral found in J&K only.
- Aksai Chin was occupied by China in 1962 from J&K.
- Pakistan handed to China about 5180sq. Km. from J&K.
- Reasi receives the max. rainfall in a year in J&K.
- The total rainfall of J&K is 103 cm.
- J&K is located between 32-15 and 37-05 North Latitude.
- Chenab is highest river of J&K.
- Jammu is situated on the bank of Tawi river.
- Sindh is largest tributary of Jhelum.
- The first Thermal Power Project is located at Kalakote.
- On Chenab river is Baglihar dam project.
- Length of J&K is 724.
- Sulphur Spring is in Maliknag Anantnat.
- The shape of Kashmir valley is Elliptical Saucer.
- Kashmir region has continental type of climate.
- Three type of J&K are: Hilly, Alluvial & Karewa.
· Paper Machie has its origin from Persia in J&K.
· The length from Katra to Mata Vaishno Deviji is 13 Kms.
· Ahrabal is the famous and impressive waterfall near Srinagar.
· Jawhar Tunnel is associated with Banihal Cart Road.
· Bahaderwah is famous for Rajmash in J&K.
· At Ramnagar in Udhampur highest rainfall is measured.
· In J&K Ramban has the lowest Literacy rate.
· Length of Siachin Glacier is about 72 km.
· Anantnag is known as Granary of Kashmir.
· Baramulla is the largest district of Kashmir.
· Wullar lake is in Bandipora district.
· Ganderbal district is located on Sind river.
· Kulgam is known as the Rice Bowl of Kashmir.
· River Kishangana flows through Kupwara.
· Pampore of district Pulwama is famous for Saffron.
· Shopian district is known as Apple Bowl of Kashmir.
· Srinagar district is known as Venice of East or Nucleus of Kashmir.
· Chenab river flows through Doda district.
· Jammu is known as the City of Temples.
· Kathua is known as Gateway of J&K.
· Kishtwar is known for blankets.
· Poonch is known as Mini Kashmir.
· Rajouri district has multi-culture influence.
· Baglihar Power Project is in Ramban district.
· Mata Vaishno Devi University is in Reasi at Kakrail.
· In Samba majority of people are Rajputs.
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· Paper Machie has its origin from Persia in J&K.
· The length from Katra to Mata Vaishno Deviji is 13 Kms.
· Ahrabal is the famous and impressive waterfall near Srinagar.
· Jawhar Tunnel is associated with Banihal Cart Road.
· Bahaderwah is famous for Rajmash in J&K.
· At Ramnagar in Udhampur highest rainfall is measured.
· In J&K Ramban has the lowest Literacy rate.
· Length of Siachin Glacier is about 72 km.
· Anantnag is known as Granary of Kashmir.
· Baramulla is the largest district of Kashmir.
· Wullar lake is in Bandipora district.
· Ganderbal district is located on Sind river.
· Kulgam is known as the Rice Bowl of Kashmir.
· River Kishangana flows through Kupwara.
· Pampore of district Pulwama is famous for Saffron.
· Shopian district is known as Apple Bowl of Kashmir.
· Srinagar district is known as Venice of East or Nucleus of Kashmir.
· Chenab river flows through Doda district.
· Jammu is known as the City of Temples.
· Kathua is known as Gateway of J&K.
· Kishtwar is known for blankets.
· Poonch is known as Mini Kashmir.
· Rajouri district has multi-culture influence.
· Baglihar Power Project is in Ramban district.
· Mata Vaishno Devi University is in Reasi at Kakrail.
· In Samba majority of people are Rajputs.
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