Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#661] The Nubra river merge with which river near Diskit in Ladakh?
Correct Answer

(C) Shyok

Explanation

Solution: Nubra river originates from the Siachen glacier. It is a tributary of Shyok river. It flows between Karakoram range and Saltoro mountains in south-easterly direction and then merges with Shyok river near Diskit village of Leh districts.

[#662] Which of the following rivers rise in the Himalayan contour of Lahaul and Spiti?
Correct Answer

(D) Chenab

Explanation

Solution: The ancient name of the Chenab river is Asikni. This river originates from Baralacha La pass (4890 m) in Lahaul and Spiti region of the Himachal Pradesh. It assumes the name Chenab when it enters into Jammu and Kashmir near Paddar at Kishtwar and cross Doda, Ramban and Reasi districts.

[#663] Name the river which originates from Kailash Kund glacier of Doda district.
Correct Answer

(A) Tawi

Explanation

Solution: Tawi River originates from Kailash Kund glacier, located in Bhadarwah of Doda district (Jammu). Its total length is about 141 km.

[#664] Chenani Hydro Power Project is constructed on which river?
Correct Answer

(B) Tawi

Explanation

Solution: Chenani Hydro Power Project is constructed on Tawi river.

[#665] Which river drains into Wular lake?
Correct Answer

(B) Jhelum river

Explanation

Solution: River Jhelum flows into the Wular lake from South-East and leaves it from West. The lake also has a small island in its centre called the ‘Zaina Lank’. This island was constructed in 1444 on the orders of Kashmiri Sultan Zail-ul-Abidin.