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Which antecedent Himalayan river forms a dramatic and deep gorge by cutting directly across the Pir Panjal range?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Jhelum
  2. Chenab
  3. Sutlej
  4. Beas

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Jhelum

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A) Jhelum šŸ“š Explanation: The Jhelum river originates from the Verinag spring located safely at the foothills of the Pir Panjal in southeastern Kashmir. As an antecedent river, it bravely maintains its historical course by aggressively cutting through the newly uplifted Pir Panjal mountain range. This powerful erosional activity has created a spectacular and extremely deep gorge near Baramulla before the river enters Pakistan.