J&K question from Panchayat Secretary (VLW) exam, 2025 by JKSSB
Which town is located near the temple of Vaishno Devi?
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
Correct Answer:
Option A —
Katra
Katra (also known as Katra Vaishno Devi) is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Trikuta Mountains in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. It serves as the base camp for the lakhs of pilgrims who undertake the 12-km trek up to the holy cave temple of Mata Vaishno Devi every year.
To give you an idea of where the other options are located:
Poonch: A border town and district in the Jammu division, located far to the west of Katra.
Bandipora & Sopore: Both are towns located in the Kashmir Valley division, far north of the Jammu region.
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
