Studies in Geography of Jammu and Kashmir

Book Details:

• Author: A.K. Kaul

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 327

• Release Date: 01-01-2021

• ISBN: 9788131606612

• Package Dimensions: 8.6 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches

• Language: English

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book:

This book provides a detailed geographical account of Jammu and Kashmir, located in the western Himalayas. The state’s physiography is described as a three-step terrace, with Jammu in the sub-Himalayan region, Kashmir in the Himalayan middle, and Ladakh in the Trans-Himalayan upper region. This geographical diversity is reflected in the varying environmental conditions, with Jammu being hilly, Kashmir consisting of a large plain surrounded by mountains, and Ladakh being a highland desert.

The climate varies across the state, from subtropical in the southern Jammu region to temperate in Kashmir and cold highland desert in Ladakh, each having its own unique environmental assets and challenges. The book offers a clear, coherent account of the state’s geography, drawing on research findings and fieldwork, combined with the author's decades of teaching experience.

The book covers:

• Political History of Jammu and Kashmir.

• Geological Evolution, including a detailed stratigraphy from the Pre-Cambrian to recent times.

• Physical Features and Drainage of Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh.

• Weather and Climate, with detailed insights into the sub-regional climate of each region.

The text is designed to provide students, researchers, and scholars a comprehensive understanding of Jammu and Kashmir’s geography, making it a vital resource for those studying the region.

Contents:

1. Jammu and Kashmir State: Its Founding and Fragmenting

2. Jammu and Kashmir and the Himalayas

3. The Sub-Himalayan Jammu: Physical Features and Drainage

4. The Himalayan Kashmir (I): Physical

5. The Himalayan Kashmir (II): Drainage

6. The Trans-Himalayan Ladakh: Physical Features and Drainage

7. Weather and Climate: A Systematic Study

8. Weather and Climate: Subtropical and Temperate Jammu

9. Weather and Climate: Temperate Kashmir

10. Weather and Climate: Cold Highland Ladakh

11. Jammu and Kashmir: Geology

About the Author:

A.K. Kaul is a Senior Grade Lecturer who taught in various government colleges in Jammu and Kashmir for nearly thirty years. He holds an M.A. in Geography and a Ph.D. from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Kaul is known for his contributions to geography education in Jammu and Kashmir and authored textbooks for the J&K State Board of Secondary Education. He played an instrumental role in introducing NCERT geography textbooks in the region. Kaul has also contributed to educational seminars and workshops for popularizing geography and regularly participated in Radio Kashmir and Doordarshan Srinagar.