Know Your State Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh

1. Know your state’ series provides the entire description of the state 2. Present edition on Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh has been divided into units 3. It provides chapter wise Theory for thorough learning 4. MCQs are provided for quick practice 5. Special section for current Affairs for a quick look 6. The book contains detailed information on “Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh” along with latest current updates 7. Highly useful for JKPSC and other state-level exams. The alluring natural beauty, picture psyche sceneries and world class famous handicrafts of Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh, attract many tourists towards these states. Aspirants who are preparing for the JKPSC other state Civil exams must have good general knowledge about the states. Enrich yourself with the revised edition of ‘Know Your State – Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh’that is a one-stop solution supported with the latest updates & figures. This book provides detailed study material of History, Geography, Economics, Politics, Art & Culture, Centre & State Government of Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh states. Along with the Chapterwise information, there are ample MCQs provided for the revision afterevery chapters simultaneously. A special section is given to Current Affairs that provides a quick look over recent incidents. Housed with the best available resources, prepare yourself with the complete general knowledge of Jammu and Kashmir & Ladakh with this complete reference book. TOC Current Affairs, Basic Information, History of Jammu, History of Kashmir, History of Ladakh, Formation of the State Jammu and Kashmir, Physiography, Climate, Drainage System, Soils and Minerals, Forest Resources, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Agriculture and Irrigation, Animal Husbandry, Energy Resources, The Industrial Sector, Transport and Communication, Tourism, Constitutional Formation, Executive, Legislature, Judiciary, Panchayati Raj, District Profile, Language and Literature, Art and Crafts, Folk Music and Dances, Fairs and Festivals, Cuisines, Education and Health, Tribes and Tribal Populations, Schemes and Programmes, Sports, Awards, Famous Personalities, Demographic Profiles.

Jammu and Kashmir is one of the top states of India which is enriched with natural beauty so rich that it attracts candidates throughout the country to work in its territory. Having a good general knowledge about this state is highly beneficial for those appearing for its Civil Services Exam and other state level exams. Know Your State – Jammu and Kashmir lets you learn about the History, Geography, Polity, Economy, Art and Culture, Center and Government Welfare Schemes, and Current Affairs of this Northernmost Indian state. It has been revised carefully to provide the invaluable source of knowledge to help in exams. It is housed with an ample amount of more than 1100 multiple choice type questions to have a solid practice for your preparation. Written in a comprehensive manner and based on the latest syllabus of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services Exam, it is a perfect reference book to help you perform better in your exam. TOC Jammu and Kashmir: Basic Information, Ancient History of Jammu and Kashmir, Medieval History of Jammu and Kashmir, Modern History of Jammu and Kashmir, Physiography of Jammu and Kashmir, Climate of Jammu and Kashmir, Drainage System of Jammu and Kashmir, Soils and Minerals of Jammu and Kashmir, Forests of Jammu and Kashmir, National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries, Agriculture and Irrigation in Jammu and Kashmir, Animal Husbandry of Jammu and Kashmir, Industries of Jammu and Kashmir, Energy Sources of Jammu and Kashmir, Transport and Communication of Jammu and Kashmir, Tourism Profile of Jammu and Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir: Constitution, Jammu and Kashmir Executive, Jammu and Kashmir Legislature, Jammu and Kashmir Judiciary, Jammu and Kashmir: Panchayati Raj, District Profile of Jammu and Kashmir, Language and Literature of Jammu and Kashmir, Art and Crafts of Jammu and Kashmir, Folk Music and Dance of Jammu and Kashmir, Fairs and Festivals of Jammu and Kashmir, Education and Health Scenario in Jammu and Kashmir, Tribes and Tribal Population of Jammu and Kashmir, Sports of Jammu and Kashmir, Awards and Honors of Jammu and Kashmir, Historical and Political Personalities of Jammu and Kashmir, Demographic Profile of Jammu and Kashmir, Current Affairs

Himalayan Kingdoms, Buddhist palaces, mountain treks and spectacular scenery entwine in newly accessible Kashmir, introduced by Bradt in the first detailed guide to the region.

Ladakh, or 'Little Tibet', is a wildly beautiful desert land up in the Western Himalayas. It is a place of few resources and an extreme climate. Yet for more than a thousand years, it has been home to a thriving culture. Traditions of frugality and cooperation, coupled with an intimate and location-specific knowledge of the environment, enabled the Ladakhis not only to survive, but to prosper. Everyone had enough to eat; families and communities were strong; the status of women was high. Then came 'development'. Now in the modern sector one finds pollution and divisiveness, inflation and unemployment, intolerance and greed. Centuries of ecological balance and social harmony are under threat from pressures of Western consumerism. Ancient Futures is much more than a book about Ladakh. Passionately argued, it raises important questions about the whole notion of progress, and explores the root causes of the malaise of industrial society. At the same time, the story of Ladakh serves as a source of inspiration for our own future. It shows us that another way is possible, and points to some of the first steps towards kinder, gentler patterns of living.

All the three regions of Jammu and Kashmir state viz., Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh have contributed significantly to the development of the state. But due to lack of data no concerted efforts were made to analyse the role of different sectors in the development of the state economy. Jammu and Kashmir is a state in northern India, often denoted by its acronym, J&K. It is located mostly in the Himalayan mountains, and shares borders with the states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjabto the south. The Line of Control separates it from the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan in the west and north respectively, and a Line of Actual Control separates it from the Chinese-administered territory of Aksai Chin in the east. The state has special autonomy under Article 370 of the Constitution of India. From Jammu and Kashmir's accession to India in 1947 to the various negotiations thereafter; Sheikh Abdullah's arrest to the framing of the Constitution of Jammu and Kashmir and the replacement of Sadar-i-Riyasat, this book impeccably documents the little-known constitutional history of the state. The picturesque valley of Kashmir situated on the northern extremity of India, occupies a position of unique and strategic importance in the sub-continent of India. It excels in beauty, art, architecture, culture and tradition, rivers, mountains, flora and fauna than several regions of the world.This book will prove useful and informative to the planners, policy makers in the government and to social researchers, students in academics.

The Himalaya, a global biodiversity hotspot, sustains about one-fifth of the humankind. Nestled within the north-western mountain ranges of the Himalaya, the Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) State harbours more than half of the biodiversity found in the Indian Himalaya. The wide expanse of State, spread across the subtropical Jammu, through the temperate Kashmir valley, to the cold arid Ladakh, is typical representative of the extensive elevational and topographical diversity encountered in the entire Himalaya. This book, the most comprehensive and updated synthesis ever made available on biodiversity of the J&K State, is a valuable addition to the biodiversity literature with global and regional relevance. The book, arranged into 7 parts, comprises of 42 chapters contributed by 87 researchers, each of whom is an expert in his/her own field of research. The precious baseline data contained in the book would form the foundation for assessing current status of knowledge about the bioresources, identify the knowledge gaps, and help prioritization of conservation strategies to steer the sustainable use of biodiversity in this Himalayan region. Given the breadth of topics covered under the banner of biodiversity in this book, it can surely serve as a model for documentation of biodiversity in other regions of the world. The book will be of immense value to all those who, directly or indirectly, have to deal with biodiversity, including students, teachers, researchers, naturalists, environmentalists, resource managers, planners, government agencies, NGOs and the general public at large.