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Question

What is the correct sequence of the following mountain ranges as one moves from North towards South?

  • 1. Karakoram
  • 2. Kunlun
  • 3. Ladakh
  • 4. Zaskar

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The correct answer is

2, 1, 3, 4

About the Mountain Ranges:

Kunlun Range:

Located north of the Karakoram range.

Mostly in China, but geographically important when describing northern mountains relative to India.

Karakoram Range:

Lies to the south of Kunlun.

Contains famous peaks like K2.

Ladakh Range:

Lies south of Karakoram.

Extends between the Karakoram range and the Zaskar range.

Zaskar Range:

Lies south of the Ladakh range.

Found in Jammu & Kashmir, mainly south of Leh.

Correct North-to-South Sequence:

Kunlun → Karakoram → Ladakh → Zaskar

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