Question
Baltoro Glacier is located in which of the following sub-ranges of the Himalayas?
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RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Karakoram
Baltoro Glacier Location in Himalayas
The Baltoro Glacier is a major glacier located in the geographical region of Pakistan-administered Kashmir. It is one of the longest glaciers outside the polar regions.
Identifying the Correct Himalayan Sub-range
The question asks to identify the specific sub-range of the Himalayas where the Baltoro Glacier is situated.
- The Baltoro Glacier is located in the Karakoram Sub-range of the Himalayas. This range is known for housing some of the world's highest peaks, including K2.
- Ladakh, Zanskar, and Pir Panjal are other sub-ranges within the greater Himalayan or Trans-Himalayan region, but the Baltoro Glacier is specifically associated with the Karakoram.
Therefore, the correct sub-range is the Karakoram.
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