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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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

Select the answer using the code given below :

This question was previously asked in

CDS 2 2025 Maths Question Paper (14-Sep-2025)

2, 1, 3, 4

1, 2, 4, 3

2, 1, 4, 3

1, 2, 3, 4

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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