The Agricultural University in Kashmir known as SKUAST is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?

Doda
Kupwara
Jammu
Rajouri

The correct answer is: A. Doda

SKUAST-Jammu is located in Chatha, Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. It was established in 1982 as the Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) and was later bifurcated into two separate universities in 2008, SKUAST-Jammu and SKUAST-Kashmir.

SKUAST-Jammu offers undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral programs in various disciplines of agriculture, horticulture, forestry, veterinary sciences and animal husbandry. It has a sprawling campus spread over 1,000 acres of land and is home to a number of research and development centers, as well as a number of teaching and research departments.

SKUAST-Jammu is a premier agricultural university in the country and has made significant contributions to the field of agriculture and allied sciences. It has played a key role in the development of new agricultural technologies and practices, and has also been instrumental in the promotion of agricultural education and research in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The other options are incorrect because:

  • Option B, Kupwara, is a district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in the north-western part of the state and has a population of over 1.2 million people. The district is known for its beautiful scenery and its rich cultural heritage.
  • Option C, Jammu, is the winter capital of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the largest city in the state and has a population of over 1.2 million people. Jammu is a major commercial and cultural center and is home to a number of educational institutions, including the University of Jammu.
  • Option D, Rajouri, is a district in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is located in the south-western part of the state and has a population of over 700,000 people. The district is known for its beautiful scenery and its rich cultural heritage.