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Statewise GK · Q614

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 614

Q614

The Amarnath Yatra is organised by which of the following?

A.
State Government
B.
Shree Amarnath Shrine Board
C.
Central Government
D.
Both (A) and (B)
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Officially, the Amarnath Yatra is organised by the government in collaboration with the Shree Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB). Various agencies provide necessary facilities all along the route during the Yatra period, which includes provision of ponies, supply of power, telecommunication facilities, firewood and setting up of fair price shops. En-route the cave, various non-governmental organisations have set up food supply and resting tents called pandals which are available for free to the pilgrims. Near the shrine, hundreds of tents which are erected by locals can be hired for a night's stay. Helicopter services from base camp to Panjtarni (6 km from the cave) are also available from various private operators.