In the rough outline map of a part of Jammu and Kashmir shown in the figure, places marked A, B, C and D represent respectively:
✓ Correct answer: c) Baramula, Srinagar, Anantnag and Kargil
ExplanationWith reference to the map of Jammu and Kashmir the relative locations of above mentioned points: ‘A’ is Baramulla, ‘B’ is Srinagar, ‘C’ is Anantnag and ‘D’ is Kar- gil.A represents Baramulla: Baramulla, located on the banks of the Jhelum River.It is the largest district in the Kashmir Valley in terms of both population and area.It is bordered by districts like Srinagar, Kupwara, Budgam, and Bandipore, as well as the Line of Control and Neelum District in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.B represents Srinagar: Srinagar, the summer capital of Jam- mu and Kashmir is located at the center of the Kashmir Valley along the Jhelum River (locally called Vyath).It is famous for its gardens, lakes, houseboats, Kashmiri handicrafts, and dried fruits.C represents Anantnag: Anantnag is located in southern Je- hlum Valley.It is known for its numerous streams like Lidder (originating from Sheshnag Lake), Sandran, Brengi, and Ar- path.These streams irrigate large areas of the district.Its prox- imity to the Pir Panjal Range gives it a temperate summer cli- mate compared to other districts in the va
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