Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#611] Which lake of Jammu region is a most loved picturesque tourist spot?
Correct Answer

(B) Surinsar lake

Explanation

Solution: Surinsar lake is situated about 40 km to the North-East of Jammu at an altitude of 605 m. It is a freshwater lake. It is about 888 m in length and 444 m in width. It is a famous picturesque tourist spot in Jammu region.

[#612] Which river is known as River of Death?
Correct Answer

(B) Shyok

Explanation

Solution: Shyok river originates from Rimo glacier which is a part of Siachen glacier. It is also known as River of Death because its route is difficult.

[#613] Which glacier is located on the border of India and Pakistan?
Correct Answer

(B) Saltoro

Explanation

Solution: Saltoro Glacier is located on the India and Pakistan border, situated near a cirque in the Saltoro massif. This glacier provides water to one of the two streams of the Saltoro river.

[#614] Which of the following glaciers is the second largest glacier of the Himalayan region?
Correct Answer

(B) Baltoro glacier

Explanation

Solution: Baltoro Glacier is located in the Baltistan area, North of Jammu and Kashmir, on the Southern slopes of the Central Karakoram range. It is the second largest glacier of the Himalayan region, having a length of 63 km. Shigar river originate from this glacier, which is a tributary of Indus river.

[#615] Which lake is a home of migratory birds like waterfowls, shorebirds and trans-Himalayan species?
Correct Answer

(C) Hokersar lake

Explanation

Solution: Hokersar lake is situated 13 km from Srinagar. It is about 5 km in length and 1.5 km in width. It is a home to migratory birds that comes in winter season. e.g. waterfowls, shorebirds and trans-Himalayan species.