Explanation

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah called Kashmir the “life line of Pakistan” due to its water importance.
• All major rivers of Pakistan originate from Kashmir region and Himalayas.
• These rivers are essential for agriculture, drinking water, and electricity (hydropower).
• Without Kashmir water resources, Pakistan’s economy would be seriously affected.
• Hence, Kashmir is strategically and economically very important.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Under the Treaty of Amritsar in March 1846, the British government sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees.
• Gulab Singh was subsequently bestowed with the title of Maharaja.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Article 35A was revoked on 5 August 2019 by the Government of India.
• The move was widely viewed as enabling demographic changes in Kashmir.
• It removed special rights related to residency and property ownership.
• The decision was linked with revocation of Article 370.
• It created significant political and regional tensions.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

• AJK has been the subject of a dispute between India and Pakistan since 1947 
• Pakistan controls parts known as Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
•  India controls the regions of Jammu, Kashmir Valley, and Ladakh.
• Government: Type Self-governing state under Pakistani administration

Additional information

• The Capital of AJK is Muzaffarabad
• The largest city is Muzaffarabad
• Total Districts of AJK: 10
• Total Divisions of AJK: 3
• Total Tehsils of AJK: 33
• Team: AJK Jaguars

Last question by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Under the Treaty of Amritsar in March 1846, the British government sold Kashmir to Gulab Singh for 7.5 million Nanakshahee rupees.
• Gulab Singh was subsequently bestowed with the title of Maharaja.

Last verified on 19-04-2026