Q. Consider the following statements about the Kashmir Valley:

1. The Jhelum in the valley of Kashmir is still in its youth stage and yet forms meanders - a typical feature associated with the mature stage in the evolution of fluvial land form.
2. In Kashmir Valley, the meanders in Jhelum river are caused by the local base level provided by the erstwhile larger lake of which the present Dal Lake is a small part.
3. The southernmost part of this region consists of longitudinal valleys known as 'duns'.

Which of the above is / are correct?
Answer: All of the above
Notes: Srinagar, capital city of the state of Jammu and Kashmir is located on the banks of Jhelum river. The Jhelum in the valley of Kashmir is still in its youth stage and yet forms meanders - a typical feature associated with the mature stage in the evolution of fluvial land form. The southernmost part of this region consists of longitudinal valleys known as ‘duns’. Jammu dun and Pathankot dun are important examples. Meanders are formed by Jhelum due to local level of sediments provided by Primeval Lake which existed millions of years ago in Kashmir Valley. The river generally formed meanders in the matured stage but Jhelum flowing through the Kashmir Valley forms meanders in its youth stage.

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