Which mountain range is known as 'backbone of high Asia' ?

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AKarakoram Range

BZaskar Range

CLadakh Range

DNone of the above

Answer:

Karakoram Ranges is known as the 'backbone of high Asia'.
It is also known as Krishnagiri which is situated in the northernmost range of the Trans-Himalayan ranges
The Karakoram range connects the Himalayas with the Pamir range.

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