Consider the following statements about Northwestern Himalayas.
- The world-famous valley of Kashmir lies between the Karakoram Range and Ladakh Range.
- The Kashmir Himalayas are also famous for Karewa formations.
- Chenab in the valley of Kashmir is still in its youth stage and yet forms meanders.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
1&2 only
Incorrect AnswerAll the above
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
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.
Srinagar, capital city of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is located on the banks of Jhelum River. Dal Lake in Srinagar presents an interesting physical feature. Jhelum in the valley of Kashmir is still in its youth stage and yet forms meanders – a typical feature associated with the mature stage in the evolution of fluvial land form.
Do you know?
Karewas are the thick deposits of glacial clay and other materials embedded with moraines.
THINK!
Molassis Basin.
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By: Shubham Tiwari