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Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the Karewa formation in India?

In India, it is found only in Kashmir valley and bhadarwa valley of Jammu.

It is located between Pir Panjal and Shivaliks.

It is famous for saffron and almond cultivation.

The valley where Karewa is found is drained by the river Indus.

Karewa Formation :

Karewas are lacustrine deposits (deposits in lake).
The Kashmir valley is known for Karewa deposits. The thickness of karewas is about 1400 m. It lies between the Pir Panjal Range and the Great Himalayan Range, in Northwest India.
In India, it is found only in Kashmir valley and bhadarwa valley of Jammu.
The Karewa deposits are composed of sand, silt, clay, shale, mud, lignite, gravel and loessic sediments. Therefore, it is extremely important for agricultural and horticultural practices in the valley.
The world famous variety of saffron, which is locally known as zafron is cultivated on this deposits.
It also helps in the cultivation of almond, walnut, apple and orchards.
The valley is drained by River Indus and its major tributaries Jhelum and Chenab.