Which of the following places in the state of J&K doesn't have a civil airport?

Question

Which of the following places in the state of J&K doesn't have a civil airport?

1. A. Jammu
2. B. Srinagar
3. C. Leh
4. D. Kargil (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — Kargil

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is Kargil.

Key Points

• Among the places listed, Kargil did not have a civil airport at the time of this paper.
• Jammu, Srinagar and Leh all have civil airports, with Srinagar being an international airport.

Additional Information

• Kargil has an airstrip used primarily for defence purposes; civil operations there have been limited by terrain and weather.
• Srinagar International Airport (Sheikh ul-Alam) and Leh's Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport are both high-altitude airports with demanding approaches.
• Leh's airport is among the highest commercial airfields in the world, at about 3,256 m.