Question

Jhelum is the only major Himalayan river flowing through the Kashmir Valley
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Hint: The Kashmir Valley is an intermontane valley in the portion of the Kashmir region managed by India, also known as the Vale of Kashmir. The valley is bordered by the Pir Panjal Range to the southwest and the main Himalayas range to the northeast.

Complete answer:
 The only major Himalayan river that passes through the Kashmir valley is the Jhelum River. The major rivers flowing through the state include the Indus, Tawi, Ravi and Chenab. Jammu and Kashmir is home to many Himalayan glaciers. The Siachen Glacier is 70 km long with an average altitude of 5,753 metres above sea level, making it the longest Himalayan glacier.

Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir is the revenue and administrative division of the Kashmir Division. The division of Kashmir borders the Jammu Division to the south and Ladakh to the east, while its northern and western borders are formed by the Line of Control.

The Kashmir Valley has a mild climate, with the towering Karakoram Range in the north, the Pir Panjal Range in the south and west, and the Zanskar Range in the east, which is largely characterised by its geographical position. In the spring and autumn, it can be generally described as calm, mild in the summer and cold in the winter. As a wide valley with major geo-location variations between different districts, in the hilly areas, the weather is often cooler compared to the flat lower portion.

Summer is typically mild and fairly dry, but there is usually high relative humidity and cool nights. The precipitation takes place during the year and there is no especially dry month. July is the hottest month and December-January is the coldest. Kashmir valley enjoys a more mild climate compared with other plain parts of India, but weather conditions are volatile.

Hence, the correct answer is option A.

Note:
 There are many lakes, rivers, and glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir. Jhelum, Chenab, Sutlej, Ravi and Indus are important rivers that pass through Jammu & Kashmir from the Himalayas. These river basins are situated at a higher elevation, facilitating a tremendous opportunity for hydropower.