JKSSB Written 2026
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Correct Answer:
Option D —
Zabarwan Range
The Hangul Connection: Dachigam is most famous for being the last viable habitat of the Hangul (Kashmir Stag), which is the state animal of Jammu and Kashmir. The varied elevation of the Zabarwan range allows the Hangul to migrate vertically between the upper and lower reaches depending on the season.Flora and Fauna: The park's vegetation includes coniferous forests, alpine pastures, and scrub. Apart from the Hangul, it is home to the Himalayan Black Bear, Long-tailed Marmots, and the elusive Leopard.Conservation Importance: The name "Dachigam" literally translates to "Ten Villages," commemorating the ten villages that were relocated to create the park in $1910$ by the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir to protect the city's water supply (Sarband Reservoir).Why other ranges are incorrect:Ladakh Range: Located in the Trans-Himalayas, north of the Indus River.Zanskar Range: Lies between the Indus Valley and the Great Himalayan Range, primarily in the Ladakh and Kargil regions.Karakoram Range: Located in the far north, home to K2 and major glaciers like Siachen.
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