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  Important Mountain Ranges in India Himalayan Range Location: Northern India, stretching from Jammu & Kashmir to Arunachal Pradesh. Features: Youngest and highest mountain range in the world (avg. height 6,000 m). Sub-divisions: Great Himalayas (Himadri) : Highest peaks like Everest (8,848 m) and Kanchenjunga (8,586 m, highest in India). Lesser Himalayas (Himachal) : Avg. height 3,700–4,500 m; includes Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar. Outer Himalayas (Shiwalik) : Avg. height 900–1,500 m; youngest range. Significance: Acts as a climatic barrier, source of major rivers (Indus, Ganga, Brahmaputra). Karakoram Range Location: Northern India (extends into J&K, Ladakh) and Pakistan. Features: Second-highest range globally; includes K2 (8,611 m), the second-highest peak in the world. Significance: Home to Siachen Glacier, the highest battlefield. Pir Panjal Range Location: Part of Lesser Himalayas, spans Himachal Pradesh and J&K. Features: Avg. height 1,400–...

  Important Lakes and Wetlands in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) J&K is rich in water bodies, particularly lakes and wetlands, due to its Himalayan location and glacial origins. These are critical for JKSSB exams, as J&K geography is a high-weightage topic. Key Lakes in J&K Wular Lake Location: Bandipora district. Features: Largest freshwater lake in India, fed by Jhelum River, has Zaina Lank island. Significance: Ramsar site (1990), vital for flood control and fisheries (60% of Kashmir Valley’s fish supply). Dal Lake Location: Srinagar. Features: Known for houseboats, shikaras, and floating gardens; deepest lake in India (6m max depth). Significance: Tourism hub, surrounded by Mughal gardens (Shalimar, Nishat). Manasbal Lake Location: Ganderbal district. Features: Deepest lake in Kashmir Valley (13m), connected to Jhelum River. Significance: Known for lotus cultivation and scenic beauty; Mughal garden (Jaroka Bagh) overlooks it. Nigeen Lake Locat...

  Important Mountain Passes in India Here’s a list of key passes across India, including their locations, useful for general knowledge in JKSSB exams: Karakoram Pass Location : Ladakh (connects India to China) Altitude : ~5,540 meters Significance : Part of the ancient Silk Route; one of the highest passes in India. Nathu La Pass Location : Sikkim (connects India to Tibet, China) Altitude : ~4,310 meters Significance : Important trade route; reopened in 2006 for border trade. Rohtang Pass Location : Himachal Pradesh (Pir Panjal Range) Altitude : ~3,978 meters Significance : Connects Kullu Valley to Lahaul-Spiti; key for Leh-Manali Highway. Bara-Lacha La Location : Himachal Pradesh-Ladakh border Altitude : ~4,890 meters Significance : Links Manali to Leh; scenic but challenging terrain. Lipulekh Pass Location : Uttarakhand (near India-China-Nepal trijunction) Altitude : ~5,200 meters Significance : Route for Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrimage. Jelep ...

  River System of Jammu and Kashmir 🌊 Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is blessed with a stunning network of rivers flowing from the mighty Himalayas. These rivers power the region’s agriculture, hydropower, and tourism. Let’s dive into the key rivers—Jhelum, Chenab, Indus, Ravi, and Tawi—presented in an engaging and exam-ready format! 🌟 Major Rivers at a Glance River Ancient Name Origin Length in J&K Key Significance Jhelum Vitasta Verinag Spring (Anantnag) ~203 km Lifeline of Kashmir, Wular Lake Chenab Asikni Bara Lacha Pass (HP) ~400 km Longest in J&K, Hydropower Hub Indus - Mansarovar Lake (Tibet) ~1,500 km Longest in subcontinent Ravi Iravati Bara Banghal (HP) ~150 km Ranjit Sagar Dam Tawi Suryaputri Kali Kundi Glacier (Doda) ~150 km Flows through Jammu city 🌊 River Details: Deep Dive 1. Jhelum River 🌟 Origin : Verinag Spring, Anantnag (Kashmir) Course : Flows through Srinagar → Wular Lake → Baramulla → Uri → Pakistan Tributaries : Vishaw, Lidder, Sindh,...

  JKSSB Sub-Inspector Sample Paper Total Questions: 100 | Total Marks: 100 | Duration: 120 Minutes A. General Intelligence & Reasoning (20 Questions) What comes next in the series: 2, 4, 8, 16, ___? a) 24 b) 32 c) 48 d) 64 Answer: b) 32 (Each term doubles) If "CAT" is coded as "DBU," how is "DOG" coded? a) EPH b) FQI c) DPH d) EPF Answer: a) EPH (Each letter shifts forward by 1) Find the odd one out: Rose, Lily, Carrot, Tulip a) Rose b) Lily c) Carrot d) Tulip Answer: c) Carrot (Vegetable, others are flowers) Which figure completes the sequence: Circle, Square, Triangle, ___? a) Pentagon b) Circle c) Square d) Rectangle Answer: a) Pentagon (New shape in sequence) If 5 = E, 10 = J, 15 = O, then 20 = ? a) P b) Q c) T d) U Answer: c) T (5th, 10th, 15th, 20th letters) All dogs bark. Some animals are dogs. Therefore: a) All animals bark b) Some animals bark c) No animals bark d) Some dogs don’t bark Answer: b) Som...

  Tragic tempo Accident in Reasi Claims Four Lives, Leaves Ten Injured A devastating accident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, claiming the lives of at least four individuals and injuring ten others. The incident involved a tempo vehicle, a popular mode of transportation in the region, which lost control, veered off the road, and plunged into a deep gorge. The crash took place at Gangot, a location in Mahore within the Reasi district, known for its challenging hilly terrain and winding roads. According to preliminary reports, the tempo was carrying passengers along a route that is often used by locals for commuting between remote villages and nearby towns. Eyewitnesses described a horrifying scene as the vehicle skidded off the narrow roadway, tumbling down the steep incline into the gorge below. The cause of the accident remains under investigation, though authorities suspect that factors such as poor road condit...