Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

1. The Kashmir Himalaya which extends over nearly 3.5 lakh sq.km in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region is roughly 800 km long and 600 km wide.
2. The important mountain ranges of Kashmir Himalaya containing snow covered peaks, valley and hill ranges are Karakoram, Zaskar, Ladakh and Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar 
3. Siachen, Boltoro etc. are the important glaciers of this region.

• A. 1, 2
• B. 2 only
• C. 2, 3
• D. All

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 2, 3

• The Kashmir Himalaya which extends over nearly 3.5 lakh sq.km in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh region is roughly 700 km long and 500 km wide.

• The important mountain ranges of Kashmir Himalaya containing snow covered peaks, valley and hill ranges are Karakoram, Zaskar, Ladakh and Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar