Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#1026] Which glacier is divided into three glacier groups?
Correct Answer

(A) Rimo glacier

Explanation

Solution: Rimo Glacier consists of three glacier groups which lie to the East of Siachen glacier. These three glacier groups are North, Central and South which are located at an altitude between 6000 m to 7000 m above mean sea level. This glacier also feed Shyok river.

[#1027] Suru river originates from the
Correct Answer

(A) Penzella glacier

Explanation

Solution: Suru river originates from the Penzella glacier. Its total length is about 185 km.

[#1028] Which of the following are the famous springs of Kashmir valley?
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: Springs are locally known as Nag. Kashmir valley has numerous springs. There are many springs in Jammu and some in the Ladakh. Famous springs of Kasmir valley are Verinag, Martand, Sukhnag, Tulamula, Kokernag, Vasukinag etc.

[#1029] Which of the following rivers is/are a tributary of the Indus river?
Correct Answer

(C) Both (A) and (B)

Explanation

Solution: The important tributaries of Indus river are Shyok, Suru, Zanskar, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas and Sutlej.

[#1030] Consider the following statements about Wular lake. 1. Jhelum river traverses through the Wular lake. 2. It is the largest fresh water lake in Asia. Which of the following is true?
Correct Answer

(A) Only 1

Explanation

Solution: Wular lake is the largest freshwater lake in India, which covers an area of about 200 sq km. It is 24 km long and 10 km wide. River Jhelum flows into the lake from South-East and leaves it from West.