North IndiaUnion TerritoryJK
Jammu & Kashmir
Capital: Srinagar
#20
Area Rank
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Pop. Rank
67.2%
Literacy
20
Districts
๐Basic Information
CapitalSrinagar (summer), Jammu (winter)
Largest CitySrinagar
Formation31 October 2019 (converted from state to UT)
Population1.25 crore (2011)
Area42,241 sq km
LanguagesKashmiri, Dogri, Urdu, Hindi
Literacy Rate67.2%
Districts20
Major RiversJhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Indus
๐Key GK Facts
- 1.Bifurcated into J&K (UT with legislature) and Ladakh (UT without legislature) on 31 Oct 2019
- 2.Article 370 abrogated on 5 August 2019 โ special status removed
- 3.Pampore produces ~90% of India's saffron
- 4.Jammu & Kashmir Instruments of Accession signed by Maharaja Hari Singh on 26 October 1947
- 5.Banihal Pass connects Jammu with Kashmir Valley; Jawahar Tunnel built under it
- 6.Dal Lake in Srinagar is famous for shikaras and houseboats
โญFamous For
Dal Lake houseboatsPashmina shawlsSaffron (Pampore)Amarnath CaveVaishno DeviGulmarg skiing
๐ฏWildlife & National Parks
- ๐ฟDachigam National Park (Hangul/Kashmir Stag)
- ๐ฟSalim Ali National Park
- ๐ฟKishtwar NP
Tips
- โ5 August 2019: Article 370 revoked + J&K Reorganisation Act passed โ state bifurcated into 2 UTs
- โHangul (Kashmir stag) โ critically endangered deer; only in Dachigam NP
- โIndus Waters Treaty (1960): India and Pakistan share Indus tributaries
๐ง Quick Quiz
What is the capital of Jammu & Kashmir?
When was Jammu & Kashmir officially formed?