Mountain ranges in jammu kashmir with mcq question for jkssb exam

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Mountain Ranges of Jammu & Kashmir – Notes

🔶 1. Karakoram Range

  • Location: Northernmost part of Ladakh (bordering China & Pakistan).

  • Highest Peak: K2 (Godwin Austen) – 8,611 m (2nd highest in the world).

  • Important Glacier: Siachen Glacier – longest glacier in India.

  • Strategic Pass: Karakoram Pass (connects India to China – on trade route).

  • Important Rivers: Shyok, Nubra (tributaries of Indus) originate here.

🔶 2. Zanskar Range

  • Location: South of the Ladakh Range.

  • Major Pass: Pensi La Pass – connects Kargil to Zanskar.

  • Important River: Zanskar River – tributary of the Indus.

  • Noted For: Deep gorges and frozen river trek (Chadar Trek).

🔶 3. Ladakh Range

  • Location: Between Indus River and Zanskar Range.

  • Altitude: Avg. 5,500 – 6,000 meters.

  • Characteristics: Dry, cold desert region (Leh lies in Ladakh Range).

  • Formed By: Upliftment of sedimentary rocks (Tethys Sea origin).

🔶 4. Greater Himalayas (Himadri)

  • Location: South of Zanskar Range.

  • Important Peaks: Nun (7,135 m) & Kun (7,077 m) – Highest in J&K.

  • Covered With: Snow throughout the year; source of major rivers.

  • Noted Glacier: Drang Drung Glacier (near Pensi La).

  • Passes: Zoji La (connects Srinagar–Leh), Banihal Pass.

🔶 5. Pir Panjal Range

  • Location: South of Kashmir Valley, running from Poonch to Kullu.

  • Major Passes:

    • Pir Panjal Pass (historic Mughal Road).

    • Banihal Pass (Jawahar Tunnel passes through).

  • Famous Peak: Tatakooti.

  • Importance: Divides Kashmir Valley from Jammu region.

  • Snowfall: Receives heavy snow in winter; ski resort Gulmarg lies here.

🔶 6. Shivalik Range (Outer Himalayas)

  • Location: Southernmost range in Jammu division.

  • Height: 600 to 1,500 meters.

  • Features: Hills with forested areas; forms part of outer hills in Jammu.

  • Soil: Prone to erosion; composed of unconsolidated sediments.

📝 Important Points Summary (Quick Facts)

Mountain RangeHighest PeakKey PassesLocation
KarakoramK2Karakoram PassNorthern Ladakh
Zanskar-Pensi LaSouth of Ladakh Range
Ladakh--Leh Region
Greater HimalayasNun-Kun PeaksZoji LaBetween Kashmir–Ladakh
Pir PanjalTatakootiBanihal, Pir PanjalSouth of Kashmir Valley
Shivalik--Outer Jammu Hills

🧠 MCQ Questions – Mountain Ranges of J&K

Q1. The highest peak in Jammu & Kashmir is:

A) Tatakooti
B) Nun
C) K2
D) Harmukh
✅ Answer: C) K2

Q2. Which mountain range separates Kashmir Valley from the Jammu region?

A) Zanskar Range
B) Greater Himalayas
C) Pir Panjal Range
D) Shivalik Range
✅ Answer: C) Pir Panjal Range

Q3. Siachen Glacier is located in which range?

A) Zanskar
B) Ladakh
C) Karakoram
D) Pir Panjal
✅ Answer: C) Karakoram

Q4. Banihal Pass lies in which mountain range?

A) Greater Himalayas
B) Pir Panjal Range
C) Zanskar Range
D) Shivalik Range
✅ Answer: B) Pir Panjal Range

Q5. The Pensi La Pass connects Kargil to:

A) Leh
B) Zanskar
C) Nubra
D) Srinagar
✅ Answer: B) Zanskar

Q6. Gulmarg, a famous tourist spot, lies in which range?

A) Shivalik
B) Pir Panjal
C) Zanskar
D) Ladakh
✅ Answer: B) Pir Panjal

Q7. The Zoji La Pass connects which two regions?

A) Jammu – Kashmir
B) Leh – Ladakh
C) Srinagar – Leh
D) Jammu – Poonch
✅ Answer: C) Srinagar – Leh

From North to South (Geographical Order):

OrderMountain RangeLocation / Notes
1Karakoram RangeNorthernmost; border with China & Pakistan
2Ladakh RangeSouth of Karakoram; Leh region
3Zanskar RangeSouth of Ladakh Range
4Greater HimalayasSouth of Zanskar; includes Nun-Kun Peaks
5Pir Panjal RangeSouth of Greater Himalayas; surrounds Kashmir Valley
6Shivalik RangeSouthernmost; outer Himalayas in Jammu

⛰️ 2. From Highest to Lowest (Altitude-wise)

OrderMountain RangeAverage HeightHighest Peak/Point
1Karakoram Range6,000 – 8,600 mK2 (8,611 m)
2Greater Himalayas6,000 – 7,100 mNun (7,135 m), Kun (7,077 m)
3Zanskar Range5,500 – 6,400 mPensi La region
4Ladakh Range5,000 – 5,500 mNo distinct high peak
5Pir Panjal Range3,000 – 4,500 mTatakooti, Banihal Pass
6Shivalik Range600 – 1,500 mOuter hills of Jammu

📌 Summary Table

RankRange NameDirection (North→South)Altitude Rank (High→Low)Notable Feature / Peak
1Karakoram1st (Northernmost)1stK2, Siachen Glacier
2Ladakh2nd4thLeh, cold desert
3Zanskar3rd3rdPensi La Pass, Zanskar River
4Greater Himalayas4th2ndNun-Kun Peaks, Zoji La
5Pir Panjal5th5thBanihal, Gulmarg, Tatakooti
6Shivalik6th (Southernmost)6thOuter hills, erosion-prone

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MCQs on Mountain Ranges in Jammu & Kashmir

1. Which is the highest mountain range in Jammu and Kashmir?

A. Zanskar Range
B. Ladakh Range
C. Greater Himalayas
D. Pir Panjal Range
✅ Answer: C. Greater Himalayas

2. Arrange the following ranges from North to South:

  1. Karakoram

  2. Zanskar

  3. Pir Panjal

  4. Shivalik

A. 1-2-3-4
B. 4-3-2-1
C. 1-3-2-4
D. 2-1-3-4
✅ Answer: A. 1-2-3-4

3. The Zoji La Pass connects:

A. Jammu to Poonch
B. Srinagar to Leh
C. Anantnag to Kishtwar
D. Kargil to Drass
✅ Answer: B. Srinagar to Leh

4. Which mountain range separates Kashmir Valley from Ladakh?

A. Ladakh Range
B. Karakoram Range
C. Zanskar Range
D. Pir Panjal Range
✅ Answer: C. Zanskar Range

5. Pir Panjal Range lies between:

A. Ladakh and Zanskar
B. Kashmir Valley and Jammu region
C. Leh and Gilgit
D. Karakoram and Greater Himalayas
✅ Answer: B. Kashmir Valley and Jammu region

6. Which range is known for Mughal Road and Banihal Pass?

A. Zanskar
B. Ladakh
C. Pir Panjal
D. Shivalik
✅ Answer: C. Pir Panjal

7. Which is the southernmost range in Jammu & Kashmir?

A. Greater Himalayas
B. Pir Panjal
C. Shivalik
D. Ladakh
✅ Answer: C. Shivalik

8. The Drass Valley, one of the coldest inhabited places in India, is located in:

A. Shivalik Range
B. Zanskar Range
C. Karakoram Range
D. Ladakh Range
✅ Answer: D. Ladakh Range

9. Which of the following is the correct elevation order (highest to lowest)?

A. Karakoram > Zanskar > Pir Panjal > Shivalik
B. Zanskar > Pir Panjal > Karakoram > Shivalik
C. Shivalik > Pir Panjal > Zanskar > Karakoram
D. Pir Panjal > Karakoram > Zanskar > Shivalik
✅ Answer: A. Karakoram > Zanskar > Pir Panjal > Shivalik

10. Karakoram Range is famous for which of the following peaks?

A. K2
B. Nun Kun
C. Harmukh
D. Kolahoi
✅ Answer: A. K2

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