Jammu And Kashmir And Ladakh - Study Mode

[#181] Which river valley separates the Ladakh and the Karakoram ranges?
Correct Answer

(C) Nubra valley

Explanation

Solution: Nubra valley is situated in between the Nubra and Shyok rivers, at an elevation of 3,048 m above sea level. This large valley separates the Ladakh and Karakoram ranges. Karakoram ranges form the Eastern border of Nubra valley.

[#182] Which of the following is situated between Kashmir and Ladakh border?
Correct Answer

(C) Nun Kun mountain

Explanation

Solution: Nun Kun Mountain lies between Ladakh and Kashmir border and is about 7,135 m in height. This mountain range comprises of two peaks namely Nun (7,135 m) and Kun (7,077 m).

[#183] Which of the following picturesque towns lies in the Pir Panjal range?
Correct Answer

(B) Gulmarg

Explanation

Solution: Pir Panjal range have natural passes through which Kashmir valley is connected. This range separates Kashmir valley from outer Himalayas. Gulmarg lies in this range.

[#184] The longest mountain range of Middle Himalayas is
Correct Answer

(C) Pir Panjal

Explanation

Solution: Two important ranges namely Pir Panjal (5000 m) and Dhauladhar are part of Middle Himalayas. Pir Panjal is the longest and the Westernmost range of this region.

[#185] The Zoji La connects which two places?
Correct Answer

(D) Kashmir and Ladakh

Explanation

Solution: Zoji La Pass is an important mountain pass located in Drass in the Kargil district of Ladakh. It is elevated at 3528 m. Zoji La pass connects Kashmir valley to Drass and Suru valley and Indus valley to further East.