With reference to the Zanskar Range, consider the following statements: 1. It is a mountain range of the Trans-Himalayan region, forming an important geographical divide between the Zanskar and Indus river systems. 2. It lies to the south of the Greater Himalayas and separates the Kashmir Valley from the Tibetan Plateau. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the Zanskar Range, consider the following statements:
1.It is a mountain range of the Trans-Himalayan region, forming an important geographical divide between the Zanskar and Indus river systems.
2.It lies to the south of the Greater Himalayas and separates the Kashmir Valley from the Tibetan Plateau.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: The Zanskar Range is part of the Trans-Himalayan system and is located predominantly in Ladakh. It forms an important watershed and is associated with the drainage systems of the Zanskar and Indus rivers.

Statement 2 is incorrect: The Zanskar Range lies north of the Greater Himalayas, not south of them. It is broadly situated between the Greater Himalayan ranges to the south and the Ladakh Range/Indus Valley region to the north.

Source: TH

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