Consider the following statements regarding the Karewa formations of Jammu and Kashmir: 1. Karewas are lacustrine deposits found in the Kashmir Valley, consisting of clay, sand, and gravel. 2. The formation of Karewas is directly linked to the tectonic upliftment of the Pir Panjal range, which blocked the ancestral Jhelum river. 3. Karewas are highly suitable for the cultivation of saffron (Zafran). Which of the statements given above are correct?

Options:

  • A: 1 and 2 only
  • B: 2 and 3 only
  • C: 1 and 3 only
  • D: 1, 2 and 3

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