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SSC CHSL 2019 PYQ — Question 39

SSC CHSL - 4th July 2019 - Shift 3 • General Awareness • Q39

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Which of the following mountain ranges is home to the second-highest peak in the world, K2?

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Correct answer: A

Explanation

The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. East Karakoram Range.

East Karakoram Range, which is home to K2, the second-highest peak in the world at 8,611 meters. The Karakoram Range spans across Pakistan, India, and China, with K2 located on the Pakistan-China border.

Other options:

  1. Zanskar Range – A subrange of the Himalayas in Ladakh, known for high passes like Penzi La, but no peaks as high as K2.

  2. Ladakh Range – Located in the Leh region, it has moderate peaks, with the highest being below 6,000 meters.

  3. Pir Panjal Range – Part of the Lesser Himalayas, it has peaks like Deo Tibba (6,001 m) but none comparable to K2.