Explanation: Meanders are formedby River Jhelum due to local base level of sediments provided by a primeval lake which existed millions of years ago in Kashmir Valley. Rivers generallyform meanders in its mature stage butJhelum, flowing through the Kashmir valley, forms meanders in its youth stage.

Why are meanders formed?

Meanders are produced when water in the stream channel erodes the sediments of an outer bend of a streambank and deposits this and other sediment on subsequent inner bends downstream. ... Eventually, the meander may be cut off from the main channel, forming an oxbow lake.

What is Jhelum known for?

Jhelum is known for providing a large number of soldiers to the British Army before independence and later to the Pakistan armed forces due to which it is also known as 'city of soldiers' or 'land of martyrs and warriors'.