Karakoram, a mountain range, is of great geopolitical significance as:
1. It connects India and China
2. It serves as a watershed for the basins of the Indus and Yarkand rivers
3. The borders of India, China, Pakistan along Afghanistan and Tajikistan all converge within the Karakoram system
Select the correct answer using the codes given below.

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) Only 2 and 3
Explanation:
· The Karakoram Range lies in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent, spanning India, Pakistan, and China.
· It forms the watershed between the Indus River (south) and Yarkand River (north).
· The region includes strategic points like the Siachen Glacier and Karakoram Pass.
· Borders of India, China, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Tajikistan meet in this region.
· However, it does not connect India and China directly for routine transport due to harsh terrain.
Information Booster:
· Home to K2 (8611 m), the second-highest mountain in the world.
· Contains Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield.
· Crossed by the Karakoram Highway, connecting Pakistan and China.
· Lies north of the Himalayas, considered geologically younger.
· Plays a key role in India-China-Pakistan border geopolitics.
Additional Information:
· Statement 1: Incorrect – It does not serve as a transport route between India and China.
· Statement 2: Correct – Watershed between Indus and Yarkand.
· Statement 3: Correct – Borders of five countries converge in Karakoram system.