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J&K, Geography Jammu & Kashmir Services Selection Board Last updated May 9, 2026
JKSSB Written 2024

Arrange the following districts of J&K in ascending order on the basis of the number of blocks.

1. Kupwara
2. Anantnag
3. Shopian
4. Pulwama
5. Kathua

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Correct Answer: Option B — 3, 4, 2, 5, 1
To arrange these districts in ascending order (smallest to largest) based on the number of administrative blocks, we look at the official data from the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Jammu & Kashmir:

• Shopian (3): As one of the smaller districts in terms of area and population, it has the fewest blocks in this list, totaling 9 blocks.
• Pulwama (4): Located in the Kashmir division, Pulwama follows with 11 blocks.
• Anantnag (2): A major district in South Kashmir, it has a significantly higher number of administrative units, with 16 blocks.
• Kathua (5): This large district in the Jammu division has 19 blocks.
• Kupwara (1): Located in North Kashmir, Kupwara is one of the most densely divided districts for rural administration, containing 24 blocks.

Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.

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