At which place did Jhelum river orginated?
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Himalayas
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Mount Abu
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North-eastern part of Jammu & Kashmir
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South-eastern part of Jammu & Kashmir
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Explanation
The Jhelum River originates from Verinag Spring located in the south-eastern part of Jammu and Kashmir (in Anantnag district). It is a major tributary of the Indus River and flows through the Kashmir Valley before entering Pakistan-administered territory.
AI explanation
The Jhelum River originates from a spring at Verinag, located in the south-eastern part of the Kashmir Valley in Jammu & Kashmir, before flowing through Srinagar and into Pakistan. This specific origin point distinguishes it from vaguer options like "Himalayas" or an incorrect directional description.