Consider the following statements about glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir:

Question

Consider the following statements about glaciers in Jammu and Kashmir:

I. Kolahoi Glacier, known as the 'Goddess of Light', is the largest glacier in the Kashmir Valley and the primary source of the Lidder River.

II. The Thajwas Glacier near Sonamarg is a hanging glacier accessible to tourists.

III. The Machoi Glacier near Sonamarg feeds both the Sind and Dras rivers.

Which are correct?

1. A. I only
2. B. I and II only
3. C. I and III only
4. D. I, II and III (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — I, II and III

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is I, II and III.

Key Points

• Kolahoi Glacier is the largest in Kashmir Valley and primary source of Lidder River ✓.
• Thajwas Glacier near Sonamarg is accessible to tourists ✓.
• Machoi Glacier feeds both the Sind and Dras rivers ✓. All three are correct.