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Climate Rivers And Lakes Of J K MCQs
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📌 Core physical geography component in all JKSSB & JKPSC competitive syllabus.
Major River Drainage Systems of J&K
- • Jhelum River (Vitasta / Vyeth): Originates from the deep spring of Verinag in Anantnag at the foot of the Pir Panjal range; flows through Srinagar and Wular Lake before entering Pakistan via the Baramulla gorge.
- • Chenab River (Asikni / Chandrabhaga): Formed by the confluence of the Chandra and Bhaga rivers at Tandi in Lahaul (Himachal Pradesh); enters J&K at Padder (Kishtwar) and flows through Doda, Ramban, and Reasi.
- • Ravi River (Iravati / Purushni): Forms part of the boundary between J&K (Kathua district) and Punjab; site of the multi-purpose Shahpur Kandi barrage and Ranjit Sagar Dam.
- • Tawi River (Surya Putri): Originates from Kailash Kund glacier in Bhadarwah; flows past Jammu city before merging into the Chenab.
Lakes & Micro-Climatic Zones of J&K
- • Wular Lake: Largest freshwater lake in India and Ramsar site; formed by tectonic activity and fed by the Jhelum River; located between Bandipora and Baramulla.
- • Dal Lake: 'Jewel in the crown of Kashmir'; world-renowned urban lake featuring houseboats, floating gardens ('Radh'), and Char Chinar.
- • Mansar & Surinsar Lakes: Ramsar sites in Jammu division situated in the Shivalik foothills; sacred cultural and biodiversity wetland complexes.
- • Climatic Seasons of Kashmir: Spring (Sonth), Summer (Greeshm), Rainy season (Wahrat), Autumn (Harud), Winter (Wandh), Severe Cold (Shishur). The intense 40-day sub-zero winter freeze is called 'Chillai Kalan' (Dec 21 - Jan 31), followed by 20 days of 'Chillai Khurd' and 10 days of 'Chillai Bache'.
| Water Body / Geographic Feature | Ancient / Local Name | Origin / Source | Key Facts / Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jhelum River | Vitasta (Sanskrit), Vyeth (Kashmiri) | Verinag Spring (Anantnag) | Lifeline of Kashmir Valley; flows into Wular Lake |
| Chenab River | Asikni (Vedic), Chandrabhaga | Chandra + Bhaga at Tandi (HP) | Enters Kishtwar; highest hydropower potential |
| Tawi River | Surya Putri | Kailash Kund (Bhadarwah) | Flows past Jammu city; merges into Chenab |
| Wular Lake | Mahapadmasar | Tectonic origin; Jhelum River | Largest freshwater lake in India; Ramsar site |
| Dal Lake | Jewel in Crown of Kashmir | Springs & Telbal Nallah | Urban lake; floating vegetable gardens (Radh) |
| Chillai Kalan | Great Cold | Winter Solstice (Dec 21) | 40-day severe winter sub-zero freeze in Kashmir |
Showing 15 Practice Questions
Q1JKSSB FAA 2022Easy
The Jhelum River (known as Vitasta in Sanskrit and Vyeth in Kashmiri) originates from which natural spring?
Q2JKSSB VLW 2023Easy
Which of the following is the largest freshwater lake in India, designated as a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance?
Q3JKPSC KAS PrelimsMedium
The Chenab River enters Jammu and Kashmir at which location after originating in Himachal Pradesh as Chandra and Bhaga?
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Q4JKSSB Sub-Inspector 2022Easy
What is the ancient mythological name of the Tawi River that flows through Jammu city?
Q5JKSSB Patwari 2024Easy
What is the severe 40-day period of intense winter cold in Kashmir starting around December 21 called?
Q6JKSSB Junior AssistantEasy
Which tributary of the Jhelum River is celebrated for world-class brown trout angling and flows through Pahalgam?
Q7JKSSB FAA 2021Easy
Mansar and Surinsar Lakes, prominent twin wetlands designated as Ramsar sites in 2005, are located in:
Q8JKSSB Assistant CompilerMedium
The famous floating vegetable gardens located in Dal Lake are locally called:
Q9JKPSC KAS PrelimsMedium
Which high-altitude oligotrophic alpine lake in Ganderbal district is situated at the foot of Mount Harmukh at an elevation of 3,570 m?
Q10JKSSB Naib TehsildarMedium
Which lake in Ganderbal district is renowned as the 'deepest lake in India' and famous for its abundant lotus root (Nadru) production?
Q11JKSSB Forest GuardMedium
Ranjit Sagar Dam (Thein Dam), constructed across the Ravi River, lies on the border between Jammu & Kashmir and which neighboring Indian state?
Q12JKSSB Sub-InspectorMedium
The Kishanganga River, a major tributary of the Jhelum River, is known by what name across the Line of Control in Pakistan?
Q13JKSSB FAA 2022Easy
Western Disturbances that originate in the Mediterranean Sea are responsible for causing what weather phenomenon in Jammu & Kashmir?
Q14JKSSB VLW 2023Medium
The high-altitude lake 'Sheshnag Lake' (altitude 3,590 m) on the pilgrimage route to Amarnath cave drains into which river?
Q15JKSSB Patwari 2024Medium
Which river forms the picturesque valley of Basohli and Billawar in Kathua district before draining into the plains?
Frequently Asked Questions (Climate Rivers And Lakes Of J K)
Q: From which spring does the Jhelum River originate in Jammu & Kashmir?
The Jhelum River originates from the magnificent octagonal spring of Verinag, situated at the base of the Pir Panjal range in Anantnag district.
Q: What is the largest freshwater lake in India and where is it located?
Wular Lake, located between Bandipora and Baramulla districts in Kashmir, is India's largest freshwater lake. It is of tectonic origin and fed directly by the Jhelum River.
Q: What are the three stages of winter in Kashmir and how long do they last?
Winter in Kashmir is traditionally categorized into three stages: (1) Chillai Kalan: 40 days of extreme sub-zero cold from December 21 to January 31; (2) Chillai Khurd: 20 days of moderate cold from February 1 to February 19; and (3) Chillai Bache: 10 days of mild cold from February 20 to March 2.
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