Question

Which of the following Himalayan ranges extends from the northern side of Leh to the Tibetan border and comprises Digar La Pass and Khardung La Pass?
1. Zanskar Range
2. Dhauladhar Range
3. Ladakh Range
4. Pir Panjal Range

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Ladakh Range

The correct answer is Ladakh Range.

• Ladakh ranges are to the south-east of the Karakoram ranges.
• They divide the rivers Indus and Shyok (a tributary of Indus).
• Khardung La Pass (India's highest motorable pass falls in these ranges). These ranges stretch into China where they are known as the Kailash ranges. They include Mt. Kailash and Mansarovar Lake.
• Pangong Tso (largest saline lake between India and China) and Spanggur Tso are the two saltwater lakes located in these ranges.
• To the south of the Ladakh, ranges are the Zanskar ranges, which are cut over by the Zanskar river. These ranges extend into Uttarakhand. They include some prominent peaks like Mt. Kamet, Nanda Devi (a biosphere reserve) Kedarnath etc. Liphu Lekh Pass that leads to Mansarovar and Mt. Kailash forms a part of these ranges. Spiti Valley, Lahaul Valley, and Kinnaur Valley are also a part of these ranges.