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Statewise GK · Q923

Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh GK

Competitive Exams · Statewise GK · question 923

Q923

Which district is known as 'Land of Springs'?

A.
Anantnag
Answer
B.
Srinagar
C.
Shopian
D.
Kargil

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
According to the Archaeologist Sir A. Stein, Anantnag district got its name from the Great Spring 'Ananta Naga' issuing at the Southern end of its town, which means 'The Land of Countless Springs'.