Which river flows through the valley of Kashmir?
a) Chenab
b) Jhelum
c) Ravi
d) Sutlej
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Answer: b) Jhelum
Explanation
- Jhelum River: The Jhelum originates from the Verinag Spring at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Course in Kashmir: It flows through the Valley of Kashmir from south to north, passing directly through Srinagar and flowing into Wular Lake (one of Asia’s largest freshwater lakes) before carving a narrow gorge through the Pir Panjal range into Pakistan.
- Navigation: It is uniquely navigable for a long stretch in the high-altitude valley of Kashmir, forming the backbone of local water transport, including Srinagar’s famous Shikaras and houseboats.
Overview of Other Options
- a) Chenab: Flows through the Jammu region (Lahaul-Spiti in HP, through Kishtwar/Ramban in J&K) before entering Pakistan.
- c) Ravi: Flows through Himachal Pradesh (Chamba Valley) and Punjab before entering Pakistan.
- d) Sutlej: Flows through Himachal Pradesh (Kinnaur/Bilaspur) and Punjab before joining the Indus system in Pakistan.
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