State of J&K has no. of Districts.

General Knowledge (J&K) ·Previously asked in JKSSB Constable (Executive / Armed / IRP / SDRF) 2017

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Question

State of J&K has no. of Districts.

  1. A. 20
  2. B. 22 (Correct answer)
  3. C. 24
  4. D. 18

Correct Answer

Option B — 22

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is 22.

Key Points

  • The erstwhile State of Jammu & Kashmir had 22 districts — 10 in the Kashmir division, 10 in Jammu and 2 in Ladakh.
  • The number rose from 14 to 22 in 2006-07, when eight new districts were created.

Additional Information

  • After the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act, 2019, Leh and Kargil moved to the new Union Territory of Ladakh, leaving the UT of J&K with 20 districts.
  • The figure of 22 is correct for the State as it stood when this 2017 paper was set.
  • Kashmir division: Srinagar, Baramulla, Budgam, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Shopian.

Topics covered: Jammu & Kashmir Administration