The Zaskar Range

Description: The Zaskar Range is a mountain range located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is part of the larger Himalayas mountain range and is known for its rugged terrain and high peaks. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the Zaskar Range.
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Which state in India is the Zaskar Range located?

  1. Uttarakhand

  2. Himachal Pradesh

  3. Jammu and Kashmir

  4. Sikkim


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Zaskar Range is located in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh.

What is the highest peak in the Zaskar Range?

  1. K2

  2. Mount Everest

  3. Kang Yatze

  4. Nun


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

K2, also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, is the highest peak in the Zaskar Range and the second highest peak in the world.

Which river originates from the Zaskar Range?

  1. Ganges

  2. Yamuna

  3. Brahmaputra

  4. Indus


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indus River originates from the Zaskar Range and flows through Pakistan before emptying into the Arabian Sea.

What is the approximate length of the Zaskar Range?

  1. 500 km

  2. 1000 km

  3. 1500 km

  4. 2000 km


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Zaskar Range is approximately 1000 km long.

Which mountain pass connects the Zaskar Range to the Ladakh Range?

  1. Zoji La

  2. Rohtang La

  3. Baralacha La

  4. Khardung La


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Zoji La is the mountain pass that connects the Zaskar Range to the Ladakh Range.

What is the average elevation of the Zaskar Range?

  1. 3000 m

  2. 4000 m

  3. 5000 m

  4. 6000 m


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The average elevation of the Zaskar Range is approximately 5000 m.

Which national park is located in the Zaskar Range?

  1. Great Himalayan National Park

  2. Hemis National Park

  3. Pin Valley National Park

  4. Sunderbans National Park


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Great Himalayan National Park is located in the Zaskar Range and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What is the main vegetation type found in the Zaskar Range?

  1. Temperate forests

  2. Alpine meadows

  3. Tundra

  4. Desert


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Alpine meadows are the main vegetation type found in the Zaskar Range.

Which animal species is commonly found in the Zaskar Range?

  1. Snow leopard

  2. Himalayan black bear

  3. Blue sheep

  4. Golden eagle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The snow leopard is a commonly found animal species in the Zaskar Range.

What is the main economic activity in the Zaskar Range?

  1. Agriculture

  2. Tourism

  3. Mining

  4. Manufacturing


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Tourism is the main economic activity in the Zaskar Range.

Which mountain range is located to the north of the Zaskar Range?

  1. Karakoram Range

  2. Himalayas

  3. Pir Panjal Range

  4. Aravalli Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Karakoram Range is located to the north of the Zaskar Range.

Which mountain range is located to the south of the Zaskar Range?

  1. Pir Panjal Range

  2. Great Himalayas

  3. Aravalli Range

  4. Vindhya Range


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Pir Panjal Range is located to the south of the Zaskar Range.

What is the main river that flows through the Zaskar Range?

  1. Indus

  2. Ganges

  3. Yamuna

  4. Brahmaputra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indus River is the main river that flows through the Zaskar Range.

Which mountain pass connects the Zaskar Range to the Pir Panjal Range?

  1. Zoji La

  2. Rohtang La

  3. Baralacha La

  4. Khardung La


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rohtang La is the mountain pass that connects the Zaskar Range to the Pir Panjal Range.

What is the main language spoken in the Zaskar Range?

  1. Hindi

  2. Urdu

  3. Punjabi

  4. Kashmiri


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Kashmiri is the main language spoken in the Zaskar Range.

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