Question

Which of the following statements are correct about Jhelum river and fluvial landform?

1. Jhelum flows in the valley of Kashmir in its youth stage.

2. It forms meanders in the valley of Kashmir.

3. Meander is a typical feature associated with the youth stage in the evolution of fluvial landform.

4. Meander is a typical feature associated with the mature stage in the evolution of fluvial landform.

1. 1 and 2 only
2. 2 and 4 only
3. 1, 2 and 3 only
4. 1, 2 and 4 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : 1, 2 and 4 only

The correct answer is 1, 2 and 4 only.

• The Jhelum is an important tributary of the Indus.
• The Jhelum is a spring at Verinag situated at the foot of the Pir Panjal in the south-eastern part of the valley of Kashmir.
• It flows with the youth stage in Srinagar and the Wular lake before entering Pakistan through a deep narrow gorge. Hence statement 1 is correct.
• Jhelum in the valley of Kashmir is still in its youth stage and yet forms meander a typical feature associated with the mature stage in the evolution of fluvial landform. Hence statements 2 and 4 are correct.
• Though meanders are formed in the mature stage only it can also be seen youth stage.
  • Hence statement 3 is incorrect.
• It can happen due to rejuvenation.
• This phenomenon is seen in river Jhelum in J& K.​