Q. Consider the following mountains and arrange them in the correct order from West to East by their location:
1. Karakoram 2. Pontic 3. Hindu Kush 4. Zagros.
Select the correct answer from the codes given below.
a) 2, 4, 3, 1
b) 2, 3, 4, 1
c) 4, 2, 3, 1
d) 4, 1, 2, 3
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2024
Correct Answer: a) 2, 4, 3, 1
Explanation:
1. Pontic Mountains: These are located in northern Turkey, near the Black Sea. They lie to the east of the Zagros Mountains.
2. Zagros Mountains: These are located in Iran and are the westernmost among the given mountains. They extend from the Persian Gulf to the northwestern part of Iran.
3. Hindu Kush Mountains: These are located in Afghanistan and extend into Pakistan. They are situated to the east of the Pontic Mountains.
4. Karakoram Mountains: These are located in northern Pakistan, India, and China. They are the easternmost among the given mountains.
Correct answer: a) 2, 4, 3, 1
