Which one of the following is the correct order of Himalayan ranges fr

Which one of the following is the correct order of Himalayan ranges from North to South ?

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Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, Pir Panjal, Siwalik

Ladakh, Zaskar, Pir Panjal, Karakoram, Siwalik

Pir Panjal, Zaskar, Karakoram, Ladakh, Siwalik

Siwalik, Zaskar, Pir Panjal, Ladakh, Karakoram

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The major Himalayan ranges, when ordered from North to South, are the Trans-Himalayan ranges (which include Karakoram, Ladakh, and Zaskar), followed by the Great Himalayas (Himadri), the Lesser Himalayas (Pir Panjal, Dhauladhar, etc.), and finally the Outer Himalayas (Siwaliks). Therefore, the correct order from North to South among the given options is Karakoram, Ladakh, Zaskar, Pir Panjal, Siwalik.

Understanding the spatial arrangement and nomenclature of the major mountain ranges forming the Himalayas and Trans-Himalayan region is crucial. These ranges run roughly parallel to each other from west to east but are distinct in their North-South positioning.

The Trans-Himalayan ranges are geologically distinct from the Himalayas proper and lie to the north of the Great Himalayas. The Pir Panjal range is the largest range of the Lesser Himalayas. The Siwaliks are the youngest and southernmost range, forming the foothills of the Himalayas.

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