Which of the following statements is are correct with regard to the Kashmir Himalayas 1 The famous K...........

Geography and Environment (CSC) Physiography of India

Which of the following statements is/are correct with regard to the Kashmir Himalayas?

1. The famous Kashmir valley lies between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range.

2. Karewa formation is found in this region, which is useful for the cultivation of zafran.

3. The Wular Lake, found in this region, is largest salt water Lake of India.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

2 only

1 and 3 only

1 and 2 only

1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

Kashmir or the North-western Himalayas comprise a series of ranges, such as the Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar and Pir Panjal.
Between the Great Himalayas and the Pir Panjal range, lies the world famous valley of Kashmir and the famous Dal Lake.
The Kashmir Himalayas are also famous for Karewa formations, which are useful for the cultivation of zafran, a local variety of saffron.
Some of the important fresh water lakes, such as Dal and Wular, and salt water lakes, such as Pangong Tso and Tso Moriri are also in this region.
Sambhar Lake is the largest inland saltwater lake in India.