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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many lakhs did the Group Insurance cover for Amarnath Pilgrims raised recently?
A
3
B
5
C
6
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He further revealed that the insurance cover for this year has also been increased from Rs 3 lakh to Rs 5 lakh for pilgrims.

Detailed explanation-2: -J&K Chief Secretary Arun Kumar Mehta said that for the first time, every Amarnath Yatra pilgrim would be given a radio frequency identification (RFID) card and would be insured for ₹5 lakh.

Detailed explanation-3: -Amarnath Yatra 2022 news updates: Over 1.28 lakh Yatris have so far performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 6, 415 pilgrims left Jammu on Wednesday (July 13) for the Valley.

Detailed explanation-4: -The registration fee for Amarnath Yatra 2023 is INR 100. The age limit of Yatris is between 13 years and 75 years.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kashmiri Muslims have been a part and parcel of Amarnath Yatra for the past hundreds of years. They have been facilitating the holy pilgrimage by ferrying pilgrims to the cave shrine on ponies, providing them with tents and other logistic support.

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