Why in the News?
Hundreds of people participated in the traditional fishing and spring-cleaning festival at Panzath Nag in Kashmir.
About Panzath Nag
- A famous freshwater spring located in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Known for:
- Crystal-clear water
- Fish population
- Religious and ecological importance
Ecological Importance
- Supports local irrigation and agriculture.
- Maintains freshwater biodiversity.
- Traditional cleaning helps preserve water quality and ecosystem health.
| [2014] Every year, a month-long ecologically important campaign/festival is held during which certain communities/tribes plant samplings of fruit-bearing trees. Which of the following are such communities/tribes? (a) Bhutia and Lepcha (b) Gond and Korku (c) Irula and Toda (d) Sahariya and Agariya |
