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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many districts are in UT of Jammu and Kashmir according to the new map released by the government?
A
18
B
20
C
17
D
22
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The union territory of Jammu and Kashmir consists of two divisions: Jammu Division and Kashmir Division, and is further divided into 20 districts.

Detailed explanation-2: -The divisions are further sub-divided into 20 districts viz. Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, Srinagar, Anantnag, Pulwama, Kupwara, Shopian, Ganderbal, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, and Kulgam, . The Districts are further Sub-Divided into 207 Tehsils.

Detailed explanation-3: -District-wise population in Jammu and Kashmir The three divisions of Jammu and Kashmir together have 22 districts in total.

Detailed explanation-4: -The UT of Ladakh shall comprises of two districts namely Leh and Kargil.

Detailed explanation-5: -Kishtwar District is a newly formed district of Jammu and Kashmir. As of 2011 it is the third least populous district of Jammu and Kashmir (out of 22), after Kargil and Leh having area of 7737 Sq Kms.

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