SSC Selection Post 2023 PYQ — Question 42

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Spring at Verinag.

The Jhelum River originates from the Verinag Spring, located at the foot of the Pir Panjal range in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. This natural spring is nestled amidst dense forests and is considered the primary source of the river. From Verinag, the Jhelum flows through the Kashmir Valley, passing Srinagar and Wular Lake, before entering Pakistan. It eventually joins the Chenab River. The river holds significant geographical, cultural, and economic importance for the region, serving as a crucial water source and supporting agriculture, livelihoods, and transportation across its course in both India and Pakistan.