In spite of being in its youthful stage, meanders in Jhelum River are caused by:

Glacial erosion.

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Curved syncline in Himalayas at this region.

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The block rift valley between Greater Himalayas and Pir Panjal range.

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The local base level provided by erstwhile larger lake.

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The correct option is D The local base level provided by erstwhile larger lake.
The local base level provided by erstwhile larger lake.

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In spite of being in its youthful stage, meanders in Jhelum River are caused by:

The correct option is D The local base level provided by erstwhile larger lake.The local base level provided by erstwhile larger lake.

The correct option is D The local base level provided by erstwhile larger lake.
The local base level provided by erstwhile larger lake.