Which of the following District of Jammu share it's border with Himachal Pradesh?

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Question

Which of the following District of Jammu share it's border with Himachal Pradesh?

  1. A. Rajouri
  2. B. Poonch
  3. C. Doda (Correct answer)
  4. D. Jammu

Correct Answer

Option C — Doda

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Doda.

Key Points

  • Doda district of the Jammu division shares its border with Himachal Pradesh.
  • Rajouri and Poonch lie along the Line of Control facing Pakistan-administered territory, and Jammu district borders Punjab.

Additional Information

  • Doda lies in the Chenab valley and was carved up in 2006-07 to create the separate districts of Kishtwar and Ramban.
  • The J&K region borders Himachal Pradesh and Punjab within India, and internationally faces Pakistan and China.
  • Doda is known for its sapphire deposits at Paddar and for the Bhaderwah valley, often called "mini Kashmir".

Topics covered: Jammu & Kashmir Geography