Geography • Indian GeographyEasy
Which of the following rivers is the principal tributary of the Indus River originating from the Verinag spring in the Kashmir Valley?
A. Chenab
B. Jhelum✓ Correct Answer
C. Ravi
D. Sutlej
💡 Solution & Explanation
The Jhelum River originates from the Verinag spring situated at the base of the Pir Panjal range in the Kashmir Valley and flows northward before entering Pakistan. Rivers like the Chenab and Ravi originate elsewhere in Himachal Pradesh. The Jhelum is famous for meandering across the Kashmir valley and feeding the Wular Lake.
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