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In which range the Siachen Glacier and the Biafo Glacier, which are world's 2nd and 3rd largest glaciers respectively , are located ?

In which range the Siachen Glacier and the Biafo Glacier, which are world's 2nd and 3rd largest glaciers respectively , are located ? Correct Answer Karakoram

The correct answer is Karakoram.

Key Points

  • The Siachen Glacier and the Biafo Glacier, which are the world's 2nd and 3rd largest glaciers respectively are located in the Karakoram range.
  • The Biafo Glacier in Karakoram Mountains of Gilgit Baltistan which is in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
  • The Karakoram range is a part of the Trans Himalayas.
  •  Siachen Glacier is situated at an average altitude of 18,000 ft above sea level.

 

Additional Information

  • The Trans-Himalayan region is also known as Tibet Himalayan Region
  • It is located to the north of the Great Himalayas and consists of Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar and Kailash mountain ranges.
  • Greater Himalayas contains Mount Everest, Mount Kanchenjunga, Mount Makalu Zojila pass, Shipki La Pass Burzi La and Nathu La.
  • Lesser Himalayas are divided into Pir Panjal range and Dhauladhar range it also has Pir Panjal pass and Banihal pass.
  • The 9.02 kilometers-long Atal Tunnel passes under the Rohtang Pass in the eastern Pir Panjal range.

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