The Karakoram Range

Description: The Karakoram Range is a mountain range located in the northern regions of Pakistan, India, and China. It is one of the highest mountain ranges in the world, with several peaks over 8,000 meters (26,247 feet) above sea level. The Karakoram Range is home to some of the most challenging and beautiful mountain terrain on Earth, and it is a popular destination for mountaineers and trekkers.
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Which of the following is the highest peak in the Karakoram Range?

  1. K2

  2. Mount Everest

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K2 is the highest peak in the Karakoram Range, with an elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level.

Which of the following countries does the Karakoram Range pass through?

  1. Pakistan

  2. India

  3. China

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Karakoram Range passes through the northern regions of Pakistan, India, and China.

What is the approximate length of the Karakoram Range?

  1. 500 kilometers (311 miles)

  2. 1,000 kilometers (621 miles)

  3. 1,500 kilometers (932 miles)

  4. 2,000 kilometers (1,243 miles)


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Karakoram Range is approximately 1,500 kilometers (932 miles) long.

Which of the following is a major glacier located in the Karakoram Range?

  1. Siachen Glacier

  2. Baltoro Glacier

  3. Khumbu Glacier

  4. Rongbuk Glacier


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Siachen Glacier is the largest glacier in the Karakoram Range, with a length of approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles).

Which of the following mountain passes is located in the Karakoram Range?

  1. Khardung La

  2. Zoji La

  3. Kunjerab Pass

  4. Nathu La


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kunjerab Pass is a high mountain pass located in the Karakoram Range, at an elevation of 4,693 meters (15,397 feet) above sea level.

Which of the following rivers originates in the Karakoram Range?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Brahmaputra River

  4. Yangtze River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River originates in the Karakoram Range and flows through Pakistan and India.

What is the name of the mountain range that is located to the north of the Karakoram Range?

  1. Kunlun Mountains

  2. Himalayas

  3. Tien Shan

  4. Pamir Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kunlun Mountains are located to the north of the Karakoram Range.

Which of the following is a major city located near the Karakoram Range?

  1. Islamabad

  2. Srinagar

  3. Leh

  4. Urumqi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Leh is a major city located near the Karakoram Range, in the Indian state of Ladakh.

What is the name of the national park that is located in the Karakoram Range?

  1. Karakoram National Park

  2. Deosai National Park

  3. Nanda Devi National Park

  4. Great Himalayan National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karakoram National Park is located in the Karakoram Range, in the Pakistani province of Gilgit-Baltistan.

Which of the following is a major trekking route in the Karakoram Range?

  1. Baltoro Trek

  2. K2 Base Camp Trek

  3. Everest Base Camp Trek

  4. Annapurna Circuit Trek


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Baltoro Trek is a major trekking route in the Karakoram Range, which offers stunning views of some of the highest peaks in the world.

What is the name of the mountain range that is located to the south of the Karakoram Range?

  1. Himalayas

  2. Hindu Kush

  3. Tien Shan

  4. Pamir Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Himalayas are located to the south of the Karakoram Range.

Which of the following is a major river that flows through the Karakoram Range?

  1. Indus River

  2. Ganges River

  3. Brahmaputra River

  4. Yangtze River


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River flows through the Karakoram Range.

What is the name of the mountain range that is located to the west of the Karakoram Range?

  1. Hindu Kush

  2. Tien Shan

  3. Pamir Mountains

  4. Kunlun Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Hindu Kush is located to the west of the Karakoram Range.

Which of the following is a major peak in the Karakoram Range?

  1. K2

  2. Mount Everest

  3. Kangchenjunga

  4. Lhotse


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K2 is a major peak in the Karakoram Range, with an elevation of 8,611 meters (28,251 feet) above sea level.

What is the name of the mountain range that is located to the east of the Karakoram Range?

  1. Kunlun Mountains

  2. Himalayas

  3. Tien Shan

  4. Pamir Mountains


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kunlun Mountains are located to the east of the Karakoram Range.

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