Jammu Kashmir is a Union Territory in northern India.On 5th August 2019; the central government has removed the special status of the Jammu and Kashmir after abolishing the article 370 of the Indian Constitution.
Jammu & Kashmir a Union Territory is located primarily in the Himalayan Mountains, and shares a border with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south.
Let’s read this article to know some exam oriented facts about the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
It is expected that after the abolition of article 370 (except section 1) the Jammu and Kashmir will be a normal state like others. Now it is expected that real estate companies will start their operations in the J&K and the same thing will be repeated in other sectors as well. So in the near future the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will experience rapid round of holistic development.
It is expected that after the abolition of article 370 (except section 1) the Jammu and Kashmir will be a normal state like others. Now it is expected that real estate companies will start their operations in the J&K and the same thing will be repeated in other sectors as well. So in the near future the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir will experience rapid round of holistic development.
Facts about Jammu & Kashmir:
1. Area
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2,22236 sq km.
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2. Population
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1.24 cr (2011 census)
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3.Establishment
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26 Oct, 1947
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4. Principal & Official Languages
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The official language of the state is Urdu. Other languages are Kashmiri, Dogri, Pahari, Balti, Ladakhi, Punjabi, Gurji, Dadri
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5. Neighboring States
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Himachal Pradesh, Punjab
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6. Capital
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Srinagar (Summer), Jammu (Winter)
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7. Members of Parliament
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Lok Sabha- 6, Rajya Sabha- 4
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8. Legislature
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Bicameral (87seats of legislative Assembly) (87 + 36)
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9. Airports
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Jammu, Srinagar
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10. Major Cities
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Srinagar, Jammu, Anantnag,, Udhampur, Baramula, Sopore, Bandipura and Leh
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11. Festivals
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Assuj, Lohri, Sinh Sankranti,Bahu Mela In Jammu, Id-Ul-Fitr, Id-Ul-Juha, Milad-Ul-Nabi,Muharram, Hemis in Laddakh
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12. Economy Size
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US$ 17.13 billion,
J&K is best known for Horticulture products, Temperate Fruits, Apple, Peach Plum, Cherry, Almond Etc.
Its 80% population is dependent on Agriculture and 45% economic revenue is from Agro-Horticulture sales
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13. Literacy
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83.45%
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14. Districts
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22
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15.Sex Ratio (as per 2011 census)
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880 per thousand male
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16. Principal Dances
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Rouf (women-romance and heroic), Kudra ( Dogra men), Hemis Gumpa, Chakri
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17. Principal Rivers
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Indus, Jhelum, Chinab, Ravi and Sindh
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18. Principal Minerals
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Coal, Copper, Zinc, Lead, Limestone, Bauxite And Lignite, Mica
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19.Passes
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Zoji la, Pir Panjal, Great Himalaya, Zaskar, Laddakh (little Tibet),
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20. Tourist & Historical Places
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Apharwat Peak (Gulmarg), Shankaracharya Hill (Srinagar), Dal Lake (Srinagar), Gulmarg Gondola (Gulmarg), Indira Gandhi Tulip Garden (Srinagar), Nigeen Lake (Srinagar), Mughal Gardens (Srinagar), Amarnath Cave (Anantnag), Zojila Pass (Sonamarg),Gulmarg Alpine Guides (Gulmarg).
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21.Lakes
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Wular, Achal, Dal, Pangong, Moriri, And Kar
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22. State density
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653 person/ km2
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23. Child Sex Ratio
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795/ 1000 male Child
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