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Siachen glacier is located in the following range :

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Karakoram
  2. Zaskar
  3. Pir Panjal
  4. Shiwalik

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Karakoram

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: A. Karakoram šŸ“š Explanation: The Siachen Glacier is located in the eastern 'Karakoram' range of the Himalayas, near the Line of Control between India and Pakistan. it is the second-longest glacier in the world's non-polar regions. This high-altitude zone is strategically important for both countries and is known for its extreme cold and difficult terrain. Siachen is often referred to as the 'Third Pole' due to its massive ice fields.