Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Jhelum River:
1.It was known as Vitasta in Rigveda.
2.It originates from the Verinag Spring located at the foot of the Pir Panjal Range.
3.It passes through Wular Lake at Srinagar.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation: All are correct
Statement 1 is correct: The Jhelum River is a river of northwestern India and northern and eastern Pakistan and is a major tributary of the Indus River.
- Ancient names: Known as Vitasta in Sanskrit (Rigveda), Vyeth in Kashmiri, and Hydaspes in Greek.
Statement 2 is correct: The river originates from the Verinag Spring at Anantnag, located at the foot of the Pir Panjal Range in the Kashmir Valley.
Statement 3 is correct: It passes through Wular Lake at Srinagar, which helps regulate its flow.
Source: DTE
