Jammu & Kashmir General Studies | General Knowledge of J&K

Jammu & Kashmir General Studies | General Knowledge of J&K: Jammu and Kashmir is a region administered by India as a union territory and consists of the southern portion of the larger Kashmir region, which has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 and between India and China since 1959.

Jammu and Kashmir General Knowledge

The Line of Control separates Jammu and Kashmir from the Pakistani-administered territories of Kashmir (PoK) and Gilgit-Baltistan in the west and north. It lies to the north of the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab and to the west of Ladakh which is administered by India as a union territory.

Provisions for the formation of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir were contained within the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, which was passed by both houses of the Parliament of India in August 2019. The act re-constituted the former state of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories, one being Jammu and Kashmir and the other being Ladakh, with effect from 31st October 2019.

The ancient history of Jammu and Kashmir is known through many different sources such as, literary teats, archeological remains, ancient structures, etc. The state had been ruled by various kings and remained a home to many dynasties, for e.g. Mauryas, Kushanas, and Karkota and so on.

Jammu & Kashmir at a Glance

What is the State Animal of Jammu and Kashmir?	State Animal : The Hangul or Kashmir Stag The Hangul or Kashmir Stag (Cervus elaphus hanglu) is a sub-species of elk of India, especially in Jammu and Kashmir. It is listed as critically endangered by IUCN. Dachigam National Park is the home of this species.
What is the State Bird of Jammu and Kashmir?	State Bird : Kalij pheasant (Lophura leucomelanos) On 21 October 2021, the Government of Jammu and Kashmir declared Kalij Pheasant as bird of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
What is the State Tree of Jammu and Kashmir?	State Tree : The Chinar The Chinar tree (Platanus orientalis) is the official State Tree of the Jammu and Kashmir. It is also called Booune in the Kashmiri language. It is a large deciduous tree which is known for its longevity and spreading crown.
What is the State Flower of Jammu and Kashmir?	State Flower : Common rhododendron The state flower of Jammu and Kashmir is the Common Rhododendron, also known as Rhododendron Ponticum. It is sometimes referred to as the Pontic Rhododendron. The flowers of this plant are violet-purple in color and are 3.5 to 5 cm in diameter. They also have little greenish-yellow dots or streaks.
What is the State Flag of Jammu and Kashmir?	State Flag: The State flag of Jammu and Kashmir was a symbol used in the former Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir between 1952 and 2019, under the special status accorded to the region by Article 370 of the Constitution of India. It was a red-and-white flag with a representation of a plough and three constituent regions of the state. After the abolition of Article 370 in August 2019, this flag lost its official status.
What is the State Emblem of Jammu and Kashmir?	State Emblem: Between 1947 and 2019, Jammu and Kashmir was administered as the State of Jammu and Kashmir. The state was reorganised into two union territories, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, on 31 October 2019. The new union territory of Jammu and Kashmir has not as yet adopted a distinct symbol for official use and instead uses the words “Government of Jammu and Kashmir” on official documents either alone or in conjunction with the National Emblem of India. Shield: Lion Capital of Ashoka, Motto: Government of Jammu and Kashmir
When was Jammu and Kashmir reorganized as a Union Territory?	31st October 2019
Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated into two Union Territories along with which other region?	Ladakh
Which major river flows through the Kashmir Valley?	Jhelum
Which famous lake is located in Srinagar?	Dal Lake
Which dynasty founded the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir?	The princely state of J&K owes its existence to an historical event involving the Dogra chieftain of Jammu, Raja Gulab Singh.
Which pass connects Srinagar to Leh?	Zoji La is a mountain pass located in the Himalayas in Ladakh. Zoji La connects Srinagar and Leh. It connects the Kashmir Valley to its west with the Dras and Suru valleys to its northeast and the Indus valley further east.
Jammu and Kashmir is bordered by which country to the west?	Pakistan
The Pir Panjal range is part of which mountain system?	Himalaya (Pir Panjal Range: It is a part of the lesser Himalayan region)
Which town in Jammu and Kashmir is famous for saffron cultivation?	Pampore is famous for its saffron fields and is also known as the saffron town of Kashmir. Pampore – also known as the saffron town of Kashmir in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir
Which wildlife sanctuary in Jammu and Kashmir is known for housing the rare Hangul deer?	The Hangul deer is also called as the Kashmir Stag. It is found in the Dachigam National Park in Jammu and Kashmir, hence its name. The Dachigam National Park is situated in the western Himalayas
The highest peak in Jammu and Kashmir is?	Nun is the tallest peak of Jammu and Kashmir, while its sister peak Kun lies in Ladakh. The Nun Mountain is the highest peak of Jammu & Kashmir. Nun Kun is pairs of Himalayan peaks.
Spanda-Karika, the Kashmir Shaivism literary source was written by?	Kallata
Who built the world famous Sun Temple (Martand) in Jammu and Kashmir?	Lalitaditya
The 4th Buddhist Council was held where in Kashmir?	Kundalvana
Who built Shalimar Bagh and Nishat Bagh in Jammu and Kashmir?	Jahangir
First wooden bridge, known as Zainakadal was built at?	Srinagar
During whose reign, the state of Jammu and Kashmir got its first Hydro-electric project at Mohra?	Maharaja Pratap Singh
Who built Jhelum valley road and completed Banihal-cart road in Jammu and Kashmir?	Maharaja Pratap Singh
In which year, the first legislature of Jammu and Kashmir was established?	1934 AD
Total Area of Jammu and Kashmir	42,241 km2 (16,309 sq mi)
Total Population of Jammu and Kashmir	12,267,013
Population Density	290/km2 (750/sq mi)
Total Sex Ratio	889 females per 1000 males
Scheduled Caste Population in Jammu and Kashmir	924,485 (7.54%)
Scheduled Tribe Population in Jammu and Kashmir	1,275,106 (10.39%)
Literacy Rate	67.17%
Male literacy	75%
Female literacy	56.43%
Lok Sabha Seat	5
Rajya Sabha Seat	4