Q. Following are the mountain ranges of India
1. Garo Hills
2. Nandadevi
3. Kamet
4. K2
Which of the following is their correct sequence from east to west ?
a) 3 4 2 1
b) 4 3 1 2
c) 2 1 4 3
d) 1 2 3 4
Question from BPSC PT 70, 2024
Correct Answer: d) 1 2 3 4
Explanation:
To determine the correct sequence of the given mountain ranges from east to west, let’s analyze their geographical locations:
1. Garo Hills: Located in Meghalaya, in the northeastern part of India, this is the easternmost among the given options.
2. Nanda Devi: Situated in Uttarakhand, it is a prominent peak in the Garhwal Himalayas.
3. Kamet: Also located in Uttarakhand, Kamet is slightly west of Nanda Devi.
4. K2: Located in the Karakoram Range in Jammu and Kashmir (now part of Ladakh), K2 is the westernmost peak among the options.
Thus, the correct sequence from east to west is: Garo Hills (1), Nanda Devi (2), Kamet (3), K2 (4).
