Which river rises at the Verinag spring, flows through Srinagar and Wular Lake, and enters Pakistan-administered Kashmir through a deep narrow gorge?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Jhelum River (Vitasta)
- Step 1: The Jhelum originates at Verinag in India-administered Jammu and Kashmir. Answer: Jhelum River (Vitasta). It flows through Srinagar and Wular Lake before entering Pakistan-administered Kashmir through a deep narrow gorge. Why not the others: Indus River, Chenab River and Tawi River don't fit.
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