Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1306] Which district is known as 'Land of Devika' and 'Land of Bowlis'?
Correct Answer

(B) Udhampur

Explanation

Solution: Udhampur is situated in the Shivalik range of the Himalayan mountains. The district is known as Land of Devika and Land of Bowlis. It shares its borders with Reasi and Ramban districts in the North, Doda district in the East, Samba and Kathua districts in the South and Jammu district in the West.

[#1307] Tatapani, a famous Hot Water Sulphur Spring is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(A) Rajouri

Explanation

Solution: Rajouri is the birth place of Sikh General Banda Singh Bahadur. A famous Hot Water Sulphur Spring, namely 'Tatapani' at Kalakote which has medicinal property to cure bone, joint and skin diseases is located here.

[#1308] Which district is known as 'City of Sufis'?
Correct Answer

(B) Kathua

Explanation

Solution: Kathua is famous due to the presence of large number of Sufi Shrines of Peer. Thus, it is also known as the City of Sufis.

[#1309] Puramandal village which is known as 'Chota Kashi' for its temple complex is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?
Correct Answer

(B) Samba

Explanation

Solution: Samba district is famous for Puramandal village which is known as Chota Kashi for its temple complex.

[#1310] Which district is known as 'Land of Saffron and Sapphire'?
Correct Answer

(A) Kishtwar

Explanation

Solution: As per census, 2011, Kishtwar is the third least populous district of Jammu and Kashmir after Leh and Kargil districts. It is known as the Land of Saffron and Sapphire. Blue Diamond sapphire is found in the mine of Padder valley.