Part of: Jammu And Kashmir Gk set 3

Pakistan continues to hold a territory of Jammu and Kashmir. What is it called?

Category: Jammu And Kashmir Gk

Hint: Consider the official terminology used by both India and Pakistan.

Correct Answer: D) None of the Above.

Exam Relevance: UPSC, SSC, Banking Exams, State PSC

Difficulty: Moderate

Explanations:

The territorial dispute over Jammu and Kashmir is a long-standing issue between India and Pakistan. The region of Jammu and Kashmir is divided into three parts: the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir, the Pakistani-administered territories of Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, and the Chinese-administered region of Aksai Chin and the Trans-Karakoram Tract.

Pakistan controls two regions of Jammu and Kashmir: Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan. These areas are not officially recognized as part of Pakistan by the international community. Instead, they are referred to as "Pakistan-administered Kashmir" or "Pakistan-controlled Kashmir." The term "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" is used to denote the part of the region that Pakistan claims to be a self-governing territory, while "Gilgit-Baltistan" is a region that Pakistan has administered since 1947 but has not formally integrated into its territory.

The terms "Pakistan occupied India (POA)," "Pakistan occupied Land (POL)," and "Pakistan occupied Jammu (POJ)" are not recognized by the international community or by the United Nations. These terms are often used in a political context to describe the territories under Pakistani control, but they are not the official designations used by either India or Pakistan.

It is important to understand the official terminology used by both India and Pakistan to avoid confusion. India refers to the entire region of Jammu and Kashmir as an integral part of its territory, while Pakistan refers to the areas it controls as "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" and "Gilgit-Baltistan." The international community generally refers to these areas as "Pakistan-administered Kashmir" to avoid taking sides in the dispute.

Therefore, the correct answer is "None of the Above," as the terms provided in the options are not the officially recognized designations for the territories held by Pakistan.

Option Analysis:
  • Option A: This option is incorrect. The term "Pakistan occupied India (POA)" is not a recognized term for the territory held by Pakistan. The correct terms used are "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" and "Gilgit-Baltistan."
  • Option B: This option is incorrect. The term "Pakistan occupied Land (POL)" is not a recognized term for the territory held by Pakistan. The correct terms used are "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" and "Gilgit-Baltistan."
  • Option C: This option is incorrect. The term "Pakistan occupied Jammu (POJ)" is not a recognized term for the territory held by Pakistan. The correct terms used are "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" and "Gilgit-Baltistan."
  • Option D: This option is correct. None of the provided terms are officially recognized. The territories held by Pakistan are referred to as "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" and "Gilgit-Baltistan," which are not officially part of Pakistan but are under its control.

Mnemonic: Remember the acronym "AAL" for "Azad Jammu and Kashmir" and "GIL" for "Gilgit-Baltistan".

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