Q. Consider the following statements:
1.The Poonch river originates in the Zaskar range.
2.Poonch has a humid subtropical climate much cooler than what is found in much of the rest of India.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation –

Statement 1 is incorrect. The Poonch river originates in the Pir Panjal range and flows west until the town of Poonch, after which it turns southwest.

Statement 2 is correct. Poonch has a humid subtropical climate much cooler than what is found in much of the rest of India, due to its moderately high elevation and northerly position.

Source: ForumIAS