Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#321] Which river originates in the Machoi glacier near the Zoji La pass?
Correct Answer

(A) Drass

Explanation

Solution: Drass river originates from Machoi glacier near Zoji La pass. Its total length is about 86 km and flows through Kargil district of Ladakh.

[#322] Which lake is situated in East of Srinagar?
Correct Answer

(A) Dal lake

Explanation

Solution: Dal lake is situated in the East of Srinagar. The lake covers 18 square km area which makes it the second largest lake in the Union Territory.

[#323] Name the river which originates from the Kolahoi glacier in the North-Western Himalayan range.
Correct Answer

(C) Liddar

Explanation

Solution: Liddar river originates from the Kolahoi glacier in the North-Western Himalayan range about 26 km North from Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir.

[#324] Which one of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India?
Correct Answer

(A) Wular

Explanation

Solution: Wular lake is situated in Bandipore district in Northern part of Kashmir valley, 32 km North-West of Srinagar. It lies between the towns of Sopore and Bandipore. It is the largest freshwater lake in India, which covers an area of about 200 square km. It is 24 km long and 10 km wide.

[#325] Which lake is known as 'Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir'?
Correct Answer

(A) Dal lake

Explanation

Solution: Dal lake is about 8 km in length and 6.4 km in width. It is also known as Jewel in the Crown of Kashmir or Srinagar's Jewel. This lake is one of the most beautiful lakes of India and attracts national as well as international tourists.