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Which one of the following is the correct Northward sequence of the relief features?

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

Answer options

  1. Zanskar Ranges, Pirpanjal Ranges, Ladakh Ranges, Karakoram Ranges
  2. Pirpanjal Ranges, Zanskar Ranges, Ladakh Ranges, Karakoram Ranges
  3. Karakoram Ranges, Ladakh Ranges, Zanskar Ranges, Pirpanjal Ranges
  4. Pirpanjal Ranges, Ladakh Ranges, Zanskar Ranges, Karakoram Ranges

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Pirpanjal Ranges, Zanskar Ranges, Ladakh Ranges, Karakoram Ranges

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Pirpanjal Ranges, Zanskar Ranges, Ladakh Ranges, Karakoram Ranges šŸ“š Explanation: When moving from the southern plains of India toward the far northern borders, the correct geographic sequence of these mountain ranges is: Pir Panjal (Lesser Himalayas), followed by Zanskar, Ladakh, and finally the Karakoram range. This sequence represents the transition from the outer Himalayas to the high-altitude trans-Himalayan zones.