GK
CAPITAL OF INDIAN STATES INDIAN UNION TERRITORIES
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Question
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Jammu
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Srinagar
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Both (a) and (b)
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Udhampur
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Detailed explanation-1: -Option A-Jammu is the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the capital from the months of November to April. Jammu lies on the banks of Tawi river. Option B-Srinagar is the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.
Detailed explanation-2: -The sublime yet the battle-weary state of Jammu & Kashmir is the only state in India that has 2 capitals. Srinagar is the summer capital, and Jammu is the winter capital.
Detailed explanation-3: -Himachal Pradesh has two capitals – Shimla and Dharamshala. Shimla is the summer capital of Himachal Pradesh and Dharamshala is the winter capital of Himachal Pradesh.
Detailed explanation-4: -Srinagar, city, summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir union territory (Jammu is the winter capital), northern India, situated in the Kashmir region of the Indian subcontinent.
Detailed explanation-5: -Why are there Two Capitals of Jammu and Kashmir? This practice of having two different capitals was initiated by the Dogra king almost a century ago in order to escape the harsh weather conditions in the winter season.