Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus.
2.The Jhelum rises from a spring at Verinag situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal in the south-eastern part of the valley of Kashmir.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct? 
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: The Jhelum, an important tributary of the Indus, rises from a spring at Verinag situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal in the south-eastern part of the valley of Kashmir.
- It flows through Srinagar and the Wular Lake before entering Pakistan through a deep narrow gorge. It joins the Chenab near Jhang in Pakistan.
- The Chenab is the largest tributary of the Indus. It is formed by two streams, the Chandra and the Bhaga, which join at Tandi near Keylong in Himachal Pradesh.
- Hence, it is also known as Chandrabhaga. The river flows for 1,180 km before entering into Pakistan.
Source: NCERT
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