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251. Name the range which separates Pakistan from Afghanistan?
- A. Hindu Kush
- B. Himalayas
- C. Pmir
- D. Karakoram
Explanation: The Hindu Kush forms much of the mountainous divide between Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Durand Line is the political boundary, whereas Hindu Kush is the physical mountain system.
Correct answer: Hindu Kush252. Name of range which separates China from Pakistan ?
- A. Hindu Kush
- B. Pamir
- C. Himalayas
- D. Karakoram
Explanation: The Karakoram mountain system lies along Pakistan’s northern frontier with China. K2 and several other high peaks stand in this range.
Correct answer: Karakoram253. Which Range is called Roof of the World ?
- A. Karakoram
- B. Hindu kush Range
- C. Pamir Plataau
- D. Himalayas Range
Explanation: The Pamir Plateau is traditionally called the “Roof of the World” because of its exceptionally high elevation and position at the meeting point of major Asian mountain systems. It is more precisely a plateau than a single range.
Correct answer: Pamir Plataau254. Nanga Parbat is the part of ?
- A. Hindu Kush
- B. Karakoram
- C. Pamir
- D. Himalayas
Explanation: Nanga Parbat belongs to the western Himalayas, although it is geographically close to the Karakoram. K2, by contrast, is a Karakoram peak.
Correct answer: Himalayas255. K-2 is present in which mountains range ?
- A. Pamir
- B. Hindu kush
- C. Karakoram
- D. HimalayasDiscovering Popular Tourist Destinations
Explanation: K2 stands in the Karakoram range on the Pakistan-China frontier. The extra phrase about tourist destinations is stray text and does not alter the geographical answer.
Correct answer: Karakoram256. Which is the youngest mountain range on the earth ?
- A. Hindu kush
- B. Korakoram
- C. Himalayas
- D. Alps
Explanation: The Himalayas are regarded as the youngest major fold mountain system, formed by the collision of the Indian and Eurasian tectonic plates. This ongoing collision also explains their continuing uplift.
Correct answer: Himalayas257. K-2 is Also Known As _______________ ?
- A. Godwin Austin
- B. Broad Peak
- C. Roshan Peak
- D. Sia Kingri
Explanation: K2 is also known as Mount Godwin-Austen, named after the British surveyor Henry Haversham Godwin-Austen. Broad Peak is a separate nearby Karakoram mountain.
Correct answer: Godwin Austin258. K-2 peak is the _________ Highest peak of the World ?
- A. First
- B. Second
- C. Third
- D. Fourth
Explanation: K2 is the world’s second-highest mountain after Mount Everest, with an elevation of 8,611 metres. It is the highest peak in the Karakoram range.
Correct answer: Second259. Which is the Highest peak of Pakistan ?
- A. Broad Peak
- B. Sia kingri Peak
- C. K-2
- D. Kilik Peak
Explanation: K2, also called Mount Godwin-Austen, rises to about 8,611 metres and is Pakistan’s highest peak. Broad Peak is also in Pakistan but is lower than K2.
Correct answer: K-2260. Oldest mountains of the world are present in india and youngest mountain of the world are present in ?
- A. Pakistan
- B. China
- C. India
- D. Burma
Explanation: The Himalayas are among the world’s youngest fold mountains and extend into northern Pakistan. The Aravalli Range in India is much older, making Pakistan the intended answer.
Correct answer: Pakistan