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Geography question from Jr. Assistant exam, 2026 by JKSSB

Which of the following statements about the geographic characteristics of the Jammu region are correct? 

I. Jammu city is situated on a series of uneven ridges of low heights in the Shivalik Hills. 
II. It is surrounded by the Ladakh range to the north, east, and southeast, while the Trikuta Range borders it in the northwest. 

Choose the correct option: 

Last updated May 13, 2026
Correct Answer: Option A — I only
Topography of Jammu: Jammu city is often referred to as the "City of Temples." Geographically, it sits on the transitional zone between the Indo-Gangetic plains and the Himalayas. The Shivalik Hills (Outer Himalayas) form the primary backdrop of this region.

Geographical Boundaries:

North: Flanked by the spurs of the Pir Panjal and the Trikuta Hills.

South: Transitions into the fertile plains of the Punjab region.

Rivers: The city is divided into two parts by the Tawi River, which is a major left-bank tributary of the Chenab.

The Ladakh Range Myth: In geographic terms, the Ladakh Range lies in the Trans-Himalayan region. To reach it from Jammu, one would have to cross the Pir Panjal Range, the Kashmir Valley, and the Great Himalayan Range.
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Recruitment Jr. Assistant
Year 2026
Subject Geography
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